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Home My WebLink AboutREGULAR COUNCIL - 13 Oct 2014 - Agenda - PdfAGENDA RENTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING October 13, 2014 Monday, 7 p.m. 1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2.ROLL CALL 3.PROCLAMATION a. DiscoverU Week - October 13 to 17, 2014 4.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 5.AUDIENCE COMMENT (Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The first comment period is limited to one-half hour. The second comment period later on in the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST NAME. 6.CONSENT AGENDA The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further discussion if requested by a Councilmember. a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 10/6/2014. Council concur. b. Community and Economic Development Department recommends adoption of a resolution declaring Renton’s support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) Joint Commitments Letter. Council concur. (See 8.a. for resolution.) c. Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to accept $15,700 from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission for Target Zero Teams project participation, a high-visibility traffic safety emphasis program. Council concur. 7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held by the Chair if further review is necessary. a. Finance Committee: King County Lease Amendment for City Center Parking Garage Spaces; Vouchers b. Planning & Development Committee: Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A* c. Transportation (Aviation) Committee: KPG, Inc. Agreement for Main Ave. S. Downtown Circulation Project - Phase I Page 1 of 92 8.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Resolution: a. Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Joint Commitments Letter (See 6.b.) Ordinances for first reading: a. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Street Setbacks (See 7.b.) b. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See 7.b.) c. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments (See 7.b.) d. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Requirements (See 7.b.) Ordinance for second and final reading: a. Adopting RMC 1-2-1.E, clarifying applicability of modifications to the Renton Municipal Code (1st reading 10/6/2014) 9.NEW BUSINESS (Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425-430-6512 for recorded information.) 10.AUDIENCE COMMENT 11.EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Property Acquisition (RCW 42.30.110.1.b.) Approx. 30 Minutes 12.ADJOURNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA (Preceding Council Meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS October 13, 2014 Monday, 4 p.m. 2015-2016 Budget Review • Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon request to the City Clerk • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TELEVISED LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 21 AND ARE RECABLECAST: Tues. & Thurs. at 11 AM & 9 PM, Wed. & Fri at 9 AM & 7 PM and Sat. & Sun. at 1 PM & 9 PM Page 2 of 92 3a. - DiscoverU Week - October 13 to 17, 2014Page 3 of 92 CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Subject/Title: 2014 King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) Joint Commitments Letter Meeting: REGULAR COUNCIL - 13 Oct 2014 Exhibits: Resolution Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board: Community and Economic Development Staff Contact: Paul Hintz, Associate Planner Recommended Action: Council concur Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required: $ None Transfer Amendment: $N/A Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A SUMMARY OF ACTION: Background The Joint Climate Commitments letter was developed in partnership with the King-County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) and Climate Solutions New Energy Cities program, and vetted in two Mayoral Climate Summits hosted by King County. Renton is a member of the K4C along with Issaquah, Kirkland, Snoqualmie, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline and Tukwila. Renton has previously supported various climate actions, including signing of the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and adoption of the Renton Clean Economy Strategy. Analysis Collaborative climate action is a strong vehicle to advocate for fiscally and environmentally prudent policy with larger stakeholder groups. Additionally, reducing climate change impacts requires action at multiple levels of government over a long period of time. Renton increases its effectiveness by participating in group actions that strengthen policy positions, and by jointly developing programs or applying to grant funding as a multi-city body. The Joint Climate Commitments letter articulates greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction sub-goals for different policy areas, oriented to meet the GHG reduction goals approved by the Growth Management Planning Council in July 2014, to avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change. Principle 11 of the Commitments on page 3 notes that cities are not expected to pursue every catalytic action listed in the letter, thereby providing flexibility for individual city implementation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution declaring support for the King - County Cities Climate Collaboration Joint Commitments Letter and encourage the Mayor to sign. 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 4 of 92 1 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE KING COUNTY – CITIES CLIMATE COLLABORATION JOINT COMMITMENTS LETTER AND ENCOURAGING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan requires that Renton participate in minimizing and eliminating regional ecological issues that may impact Renton residents; and WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan also requires that Renton participate in state and regional efforts to control the atmospheric pollutants responsible for global climate change; and WHEREAS, climate change is predicted to impact both global and local conditions, including increased storm water flows, flooding and forest fires; and WHEREAS, addressing climate change will require long‐term, collaborative action at multiple levels of government; and WHEREAS, many cities in King County, including Renton, have signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted the Renton Clean Economy Strategy in April 2011, which includes actions to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate pollution; and WHEREAS, in 2011 the Council passed Resolution 4122, entering into an interlocal agreement with King County entitled “Interlocal Agreement for Climate Collaboration,” which includes participation in the King County‐Cities Climate Collaboration – a partnership between King County and numerous cities to coordinate and enhance the effectiveness of local government climate change mitigation efforts; and 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 5 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. ________ 2 WHEREAS, the Council supports the goals of the King County‐Cities Climate Collaboration Commitments letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects. SECTION II. The Council hereby declares its support for the King County‐Cities Climate Collaboration Joint Commitments letter, and encourages Mayor Law to sign it as Mayor of the City of Renton. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this ______ day of _______________________, 2014. ______________________________ Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this ______ day of _______________________, 2014. ______________________________ Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES:1649:10/02/14:scr 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 6 of 92 Climate change is a paramount challenge of this generation and has far-reaching and fundamental consequences for our economy, environment, public health, and safety. Across King County and its cities, we are already experiencing the impacts of climate change: warming temperatures, acidifying marine waters, rising seas, decreasing mountain snowpack, and less water in streams during the summer. These changes have the potential for signiﬁcant impacts to public and private property, resource based economies like agriculture and forestry, and to residents’ health and quality of life. The decisions we make locally and regionally, such as where our communities will grow and how they will be served by transportation, will set the stage for success or failure in reducing carbon pollution, making sound long-term investments, and ensuring our communities are livable and resilient to climate change impacts. Current science indicates that to avoid the worst impacts of global warming we need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions sharply. The King County Growth Management Planning Council – a formal body of elected ofﬁcials from across King County - voted unanimously on July 23, 2014 to adopt a shared target to reduce countywide sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to a 2007 baseline, by 25% by 2020, 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050. Based on our shared assessment of emissions in King County, and review of potential strategies to reduce emissions, we believe that these targets are ambitious but achievable. Building on the work of the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) - a partnership between the County and cities to coordinate and enhance local government climate and sustainability efforts – more than a dozen cities and the County came together in the ﬁrst half of 2014 to chart opportunities for joint actions to reduce GHG emissions and accelerate progress towards a clean and sustainable future. The attached Principles for Collaboration and Joint County-City Climate Commitments are focused on practical, near-term, collaborative opportunities between cities and King County. These shared commitments build on the signiﬁcant work that many of our cities and County are already taking. By signing this letter, we pledge our support for the shared vision that these principles and actions represent. Our cities commit to actively pursue those strategies and catalytic actions where our jurisdictions can make the most impact given our size, location, and development patterns. Through focused, coordinated action, we will maximize the impact of our individual and shared efforts. Joint Letter of Commitment: Climate Change Actions in King County ACIDIC MARINE WATERSWARMING TEMPERATURES RISINGSEALEVELS DECREASING MTN.SNOWPACK LESSWATER INSTREAMS SUMMER 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 7 of 92 Elected Ofﬁcials of King County and King County Cities Dow Constantine King County Executive Larry Phillips King County Council Chair Bruce Bassett Mayor, City of Mercer Island Matthew Larson Mayor, City of Snoqualmie Shari E. Winstead Mayor, City of Shoreline Jim Haggerton Mayor, City of Tukwila 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 8 of 92 Climate change is the paramount challenge of our generation, and has fundamental and far-reaching consequences for our economy, environment, and public health and safety. Strong action to reduce GHG emissions is needed, and the time is now. Local governments can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through many decisions related to transportation and land use, energy and green building, forests and farms, and consumption and materials management. Many cities in King County have set individual climate goals and are taking steps to reduce local GHG emissions, and we need to build on this leadership. Local solutions need to be implemented in ways that build a cleaner, stronger and more resilient regional economy. Progress will require deeper engagement with communities of color and low income, immigrant, and youth populations. These communities can be more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change–from increasing ﬂood risks to rising costs of fossil fuels – and historically less likely to be included in community-scale solutions or as leaders. We are committed to work in ways that are fair, equitable, empowering, and inclusive and that also ensure that low income residents do not bear unfair costs of solutions. Federal and state policies and laws can help us achieve our goals, but countywide and local policy, programs and partnerships are needed to ﬁll the existing gap to achieve local GHG targets. Progress will require deep partnerships between the County, cities, utilities, businesses, nonproﬁt organizations, and other public sector agencies. King County and nine cities have formed the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C), and we will work to build on this initial pledge, both in increased action and increased participation from additional cities. We can accomplish more with a shared vision and coordinated action; collaboration will increase the efﬁciency of our efforts and magnify the impact of our strategies beyond what each of us could achieve on our own. Our cities support the shared vision that the Joint County-City Climate Commitments represent, but it is not the intention that each city will pursue every catalytic action. Cities and King County will actively pursue strategies where they have the most impact and inﬂuence. We will reconvene at least annually to share progress. We also dedicate a staff point person from our cities and from the County to help coordinate implementation of the following Joint County-City Climate Commitments, and to serve as a point person to the K4C. Principles for Collaboration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 9 of 92 I. Shared Goals Pathway: Adopt science-based countywide GHG reduction targets that help ensure the region is doing its part to confront climate change. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Collaborate through the Growth Management Planning Council, Sound Cities Association, and other partners to adopt countywide GHG emissions reduction targets, including mid-term milestones needed to support long-term reduction goals. Catalytic Project or Program: Build on King County’s commitment to measure and report on countywide GHG emissions by sharing this data between cities and partners, establishing a public facing dashboard for tracking progress, and using the information to inform regional climate action. II. Climate Policy Pathway: Support strong federal, regional, state, countywide and local climate policy. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Advocate for comprehensive federal, regional and state science-based limits and a market-based price on carbon pollution and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A portion of revenue from these policies should support local GHG reduction efforts that align with these Joint County-City Climate Commitments, such as funding for transit service, energy efﬁciency projects, and forest protection and restoration initiatives. III. Transportation and Land Use Pathway: For passenger vehicles and light trucks, reduce vehicle miles traveled by 20% below 2012 levels by 2030 and GHG emissions intensity of fuels by 15% below 2012 levels by 2030. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner to secure state authority for funding to sustain and grow transit service in King County. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Reduce climate pollution, build our renewable energy economy, and lessen our dependence on imported fossil fuels, by supporting the adoption of a statewide low carbon fuel standard that gradually lowers pollution from transportation fuels. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Focus new development in vibrant centers that locate jobs, affordable housing, and services close to transit, bike and pedestrian options so more people have faster, convenient and low GHG emissions ways to travel. Catalytic Project or Program: As practical, for King County and cities developing transit oriented communities around high capacity light rail and transit projects, adopt the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Growing Transit Communities Compact. For smaller cities, participate in programs promoting proven alternative technology solutions such as vehicle electriﬁcation, as well as joint carpool and vanpool promotional campaigns. Joint County-City Climate Commitments 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 10 of 92 IV. Energy Supply Pathway: Increase countywide renewable electricity use 20% beyond 2012 levels by 2030; phase out coal-ﬁred electricity sources by 2025; limit construction of new natural gas based electricity power plants; support development of increasing amounts of renewable energy sources. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Build on existing state renewable energy commitments including the Washington State Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to partner with local utilities, state regulators and other stakeholders on a countywide commitment to renewable energy resources, including meeting energy demand through energy efﬁciency improvements and phasing out fossil fuels. Catalytic Project or Program: In partnership with utilities, develop a package of county and city commitments that support increasingly renewable energy sources, in areas such as community solar, green power community challenges, streamlined local renewable energy installation permitting, district energy, and renewable energy incentives. V. Green Building and Energy Efﬁciency Pathway: Reduce energy use in all existing buildings 25% below 2012 levels by 2030; achieve net-zero GHG emissions in new buildings by 2030. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Join the Regional Code Collaboration and work to adopt code pathways that build on the Washington State Energy Code, leading the way to “net-zero carbon” buildings through innovation in local codes, ordinances, and related partnerships. Catalytic Project or Program: Develop a multi-city partnership to help build a regional energy efﬁciency retroﬁt economy, including tactics such as: collaborating with energy efﬁciency and green building businesses, partnering with utilities, expanding on existing retroﬁt programs, adopting local building energy benchmarking and disclosure ordinances, and encouraging voluntary reporting and collaborative initiatives such as the 2030 District framework. Joint County-City Climate Commitments 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 11 of 92 VI. Consumption and Materials Management: Pathway: By 2020, achieve a 70% recycling rate countywide; by 2030, achieve zero waste of resources that have economic value for reuse, resale and recycling. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner through the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee on policy, projects and programs focused on (1) waste prevention and reuse, (2) product stewardship, recycling, and composting, and (3) beneﬁcial use. Catalytic Project or Program: Develop a regional strategy through the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan process to reach 70% recycling through a combination of education, incentives and regulatory tools aimed at single-family, multi-family residents, businesses, and construction projects in King County. VII. Forests and Farming Pathway: Reduce sprawl and associated transportation related GHG emissions and sequester biological carbon by focusing growth in urban centers and protecting and restoring forests and farms. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner on Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) initiatives to focus development within the Urban Growth Area, reduce development pressure on rural lands, and protect our most valuable and important resource lands. Catalytic Project or Program: Protect and restore the health of urban and community trees and forests, for example through public-private-community efforts such as Forterra’s Green Cities Partnerships. Catalytic Project or Program: Partner on collaborative efforts to expand forest and farm stewardship and protection, for example through King Conservation District’s farm management planning, landowner incentive, and grant programs. Catalytic Project or Program: Expand our local food economy, for example by supporting urban and community farming, buying locally produced food, and participating in the Farm City Roundtable forum. Joint County-City Climate Commitments 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 12 of 92 VIII. Government Operations Pathway: Reduce GHG emissions from government operations in support of countywide goals. Policy Commitment: Develop and adopt near and long-term government operational GHG reduction targets that support countywide goals, and implement actions that reduce each local government’s GHG footprint. Catalytic Project or Program: In support of the Section V. Green Building and Energy Efﬁciency pathway targets to reduce energy use in existing buildings 25% below 2012 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero GHG emissions in new buildings by 2030: execute energy efﬁciency projects and initiatives at existing facilities, measure existing building performance through EPA’s Energy Star or equivalent program, implement high-efﬁciency street and trafﬁc light replacement projects, and construct new buildings to LEED or Living Building Challenge standards and infrastructure to equivalent sustainability standards. IX. Collaboration Policy Commitment: Participate in or join the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) – focused on efforts to coordinate and enhance city and County climate and sustainability efforts – to share case studies, subject matter experts, resources, tools, and to collaborate on grant and funding opportunities. Catalytic Project or Program: Engage and lead government-business collaborative action through efforts such as the Eastside Sustainable Business Alliance. Joint County-City Climate Commitments 6b. - Community and Economic Development Department recommends Page 13 of 92 CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL Subject/Title: MOU Washington Traffic Safety Commission Meeting: REGULAR COUNCIL - 13 Oct 2014 Exhibits: MOU Washington Traffic Safety Commission Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board: Police Staff Contact: Clark Wilcox, x7597 or Melissa Day, x7507 Recommended Action: Council Concur Fiscal Impact: Expenditure Required: $ $15,700 Transfer Amendment: $ Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $$15,700 Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $ SUMMARY OF ACTION: To provide overtime funding to law enforcement agencies to conduct multijurisdictional, high visibility enforcement, traffic safety emphasis patrols and Target Zero Team patrols, reducing traffic related deaths and serious injuries. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to sign the MOU Washington Traffic Safety Commission. 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 14 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 15 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 16 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 17 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 18 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 19 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 20 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 21 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 22 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 23 of 92 6c. - Police Department requests approval of a Memorandum of Understanding to Page 24 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE KING COUNTY - CITIES CLIMATE COLLABORATION JOINT COMMITMENTS LETTER AND ENCOURAGING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan requires that Renton participate in minimizing and eliminating regional ecological issues that may impact Renton residents; and WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan also requires that Renton participate in state and regional efforts to control the atmospheric pollutants responsible for global climate change; and WHEREAS, climate change is predicted to impact both global and local conditions, including increased storm water flows, flooding and forest fires; and WHEREAS, addressing climate change will require long-term, collaborative action at multiple levels of government; and WHEREAS, many cities in King County, including Renton, have signed the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted the Renton Clean Economy Strategy in April 2011, which includes actions to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate pollution; and WHEREAS, in 2011 the Council passed Resolution 4122, entering into an interlocal agreement with King County entitled "Interlocal Agreement for Climate Collaboration," which includes participation in the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration - a partnership between King County and numerous cities to coordinate and enhance the effectiveness of local government climate change mitigation efforts; and 1 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 25 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the Council supports the goals of the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration Commitments letter, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects. SECTION II. The Council hereby declares its support for the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration Joint Commitments letter, and encourages Mayor Law to sign it as Mayor of the City of Renton. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCILthis day of , 2014. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2014. Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES:1649:10/02/14:scr 2 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 26 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. KING COUNTY-Cities CLIMATE COLLABORATION Joint Letter of Commitment: Climate Ch:n£* «Cttk <k- s-b King County Climate change is a paramount challenge of this generation and has far-reaching and fundamental consequences for our economy, environment, public health, and safety. Across King County and its cities, we are already experiencing the impacts of climate change: warming temperatures, acidifying marine waters, rising seas, decreasing mountain snowpack, and less water in streams during the summer. A RISING I A SNoWPACK W„jw, Z&k DECREASING MTN. W CIIMMCD SUMMER WARMING, i . .JI.'..^., . LEVELS |^ AMrjL± ^ TEMPERATURES These changes have the potential for significant impacts to public and private property, resource based economies like agriculture and forestry, and to residents' health and quality of life. The decisions we make locally and regionally, such as where our communities will grow and how they will be served by transportation, will set the stage for success or failure in reducing carbon pollution, making sound long-term investments, and ensuring our communities are livable and resilient to climate change impacts. Current science indicates that to avoid the worst impacts of global warming we need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions sharply. The King County Growth Management Planning Council - a formal body of elected officials from across King County - voted unanimously on July 23, 2014 to adopt a shared target to reduce countywide sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to a 2007 baseline, by 25% by 2020, 50% by 2030, and 80% by 2050. Based on our shared assessment of emissions in King County, and review of potential strategies to reduce emissions, we believe that these targets are ambitious but achievable. Building on the work of the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) - a partnership between the County and cities to coordinate and enhance local government climate and sustainability efforts - more than a dozen cities and the County came together in the first half of 2014 to chart opportunities for joint actions to reduce GHG emissions and accelerate progress towards a clean and sustainable future. The attached Principles for Collaboration and Joint County-City Climate Commitments are focused on practical, near-term, collaborative opportunities between cities and King County. These shared commitments build on the significant work that many of our cities and County are already taking. By signing this letter, we pledge our support for the shared vision that these principles and actions represent. Our cities commit to actively pursue those strategies and catalytic actions where our jurisdictions can make the most impact given our size, location, and development patterns. Through focused, coordinated action, we will maximize the impact of our individual and shared efforts. EXHIBIT A 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 27 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. KING COUNTY- UTieS CLIMATE COLLABORATION Elected Officials of King Ccm^'v -m>z Mf.^ * runty Cities Dow Constantine King County Executive Larry Phillips King County Council Chair Bruce Bassett Mayor, City of Mercer Island a. / Matthew Larson Mayor, City of Snoqualmie Shari E. Winstead IX Jim Haggerton Mayor, City of Shoreline Mayor, City of Tukwila 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 28 of 92 RESOLUTION NO KING COUNTY-Cities CLIMATE COLLABORATION •rinciples for Collaboration || Climate change is the paramount challenge of our generation, and has fundamental and far-reaching consequences for our economy, environment, and public health and safety. j|| Strong action to reduce GHG emissions is needed, and the time is now. Hi Local governments can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through many decisions related to transportation and land use, energy and green building, forests and farms, and consumption and materials management. Many cities in King County have set individual climate goals and are taking steps to reduce local GHG emissions, and we need to build on this leadership. || Local solutions need to be implemented in ways that build a cleaner, stronger and more resilient regional economy. Progress will require deeper engagement with communities of color and low income, immigrant, and youth populations. These communities can be more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change-from increasing flood risks to rising costs of fossil fuels - and historically less likely to be included in community-scale solutions or as leaders. We are committed to work in ways that are fair, equitable, empowering, and inclusive and that also ensure that low income residents do not bear unfair costs of solutions. H Federal and state policies and laws can help us achieve our goals, but countywide and local policy, programs and partnerships are needed to fill the existing gap to achieve local GHG targets. H Progress will require deep partnerships between the County, cities, utilities, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other public sector agencies. ?| King County and nine cities have formed the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C), and we will work to build on this initial pledge, both in increased action and increased participation from additional cities. We can accomplish more with a shared vision and coordinated action; collaboration will increase the efficiency of our efforts and magnify the impact of our strategies beyond what each of us could achieve on our own. H Our cities support the shared vision that the Joint County-City Climate Commitments represent, but it is not the intention that each city will pursue every catalytic action. Cities and King County will actively pursue strategies where they have the most impact and influence. JH We will reconvene at least annually to share progress. We also dedicate a staff point person from our cities and from the County to help coordinate implementation of the following Joint County-City Climate Commitments, and to serve as a point person to the K4C. 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 29 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. c KING COUNTV-es CLIMATE COLLABORATION Joint County-City Climate Commitments •ooo yif^} I. Shared Goals Pathway: Adopt science-based countywide GHG reduction targets that help ensure the region is doing its part to confront climate change. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Collaborate through the Growth Management Planning Council, Sound Cities Association, and other partners to adopt countywide GHG emissions reduction targets, including mid-term milestones needed to support long-term reduction goals. Catalytic Project or Program: Build on King County's commitment to measure and report on countywide GHG emissions by sharing this data between cities and partners, establishing a public facing dashboard for tracking progress, and using the information to inform regional climate action. II. Climate Policy Pathway: Support strong federal, regional, state, countywide and local climate policy. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Advocate for comprehensive federal, regional and state science-based limits and a market-based price on carbon pollution and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A portion of revenue from these policies should support local GHG reduction efforts that align with these Joint County-City Climate Commitments, such as funding for transit service, energy efficiency projects, and forest protection and restoration initiatives. HI- Transportation and Land Use Pathway: For passenger vehicles and light trucks, reduce vehicle miles traveled by 20% below 2012 levels by 2030 and GHG emissions intensity of fuels by 15% below 2012 levels by 2030. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner to secure state authority for funding to sustain and grow transit service in King County. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Reduce climate pollution, build our renewable energy economy, and lessen our dependence on imported fossil fuels, by supporting the adoption of a statewide low carbon fuel standard that gradually lowers pollution from transportation fuels. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Focus new development in vibrant centers that locate jobs, affordable housing, and services close to transit, bike and pedestrian options so more people have faster, convenient and low GHG emissions ways to travel. Catalytic Project or Program: As practical, for King County and cities developing transit oriented communities around high capacity light rail and transit projects, adopt the Puget Sound Regional Council's Growing Transit Communities Compact. For smaller cities, participate in programs promoting proven alternative technology solutions such as vehicle electrification, as well as joint carpool and vanpool promotional campaigns. 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 30 of 92 KING COUNTY-Cities RESOLUTION NO. CLIMATE COLLABORATION Pathway: Increase countywide renewable electricity use 20% beyond 2012 levels by 2030; phase out coal-fired electricity sources by 2025; limit construction of new natural gas based electricity power plants; support development of increasing amounts of renewable energy Catalytic Policy Commitment: Build on existing state renewable energy commitments including the Washington State Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to partner with local utilities, state regulators and other stakeholders on a countywide commitment to renewable energy resources, including meeting energy demand through energy efficiency improvements and phasing out fossil fuels. Catalytic Project or Program: In partnership with utilities, develop a package of county and city commitments that support increasingly renewable energy sources, in areas such as community solar, green power community challenges, streamlined local renewable energy installation permitting, district energy, and renewable energy incentives. V. Green Building and Energy Efficiency Pathway: Reduce energy use in all existing buildings 25% below 2012 levels by 2030; achieve net-zero GHG emissions in new buildings by 2030. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Join the Regional Code Collaboration and work to adopt code pathways that build on the Washington State Energy Code, leading the way to "net-zero carbon" buildings through innovation in local codes, ordinances, and related partnerships. Catalytic Project or Program: Develop a multi-city partnership to help build a regional energy efficiency retrofit economy, including tactics such as: collaborating with energy efficiency and green building businesses, partnering with utilities, expanding on existing retrofit programs, adopting local building energy benchmarking and disclosure ordinances, and encouraging voluntary reporting and collaborative initiatives such as the 2030 District framework. sources. 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 31 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. c KING COUNTV-es CLIMATE COLLABORATION Joint County-City Climate Commitments oo#o VI. Consumption and Materials Management: Pathway: By 2020, achieve a 70% recycling rate countywide; by 2030, achieve zero waste of resources that have economic value for reuse, resale and recycling. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner through the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee on policy, projects and programs focused on (1) waste prevention and reuse, (2) product stewardship, recycling, and composting, and (3) beneficial use. Catalytic Project or Program: Develop a regional strategy through the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan process to reach 70% recycling through a combination of education, incentives and regulatory tools aimed at single-family, multi-family residents, businesses, and construction projects in King County. Pathway: Reduce sprawl and associated transportation related GHG emissions and sequester biological carbon by focusing growth in urban centers and protecting and restoring forests and farms. Catalytic Policy Commitment: Partner on Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) initiatives to focus development within the Urban Growth Area, reduce development pressure on rural lands, and protect our most valuable and important resource lands. Catalytic Project or Program: Protect and restore the health of urban and community trees and forests, for example through public-private-community efforts such as Forterra's Green Cities Partnerships. Catalytic Project or Program: Partner on collaborative efforts to expand forest and farm stewardship and protection, for example through King Conservation District's farm management planning, landowner incentive, and grant programs. Catalytic Project or Program: Expand our local food economy, for example by supporting urban and community farming, buying locally produced food, and participating in the Farm City Roundtable forum. 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 32 of 92 RESOLUTION NO. KING COUNTY-CltieS CLIMATE COLLABORATION Joint County-C% Climate Commitments ooo# ffi VIM. Government Operations Pathway: Reduce GHG emissions from government operations in support of countywide goals. Policy Commitment: Develop and adopt near and long-term government operational GHG reduction targets that support countywide goals, and implement actions that reduce each local government's GHG footprint. Catalytic Project or Program: In support of the Section V. Green Building and Energy Efficiency pathway targets to reduce energy use in existing buildings 25% below 2012 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero GHG emissions in new buildings by 2030: execute energy efficiency projects and initiatives at existing facilities, measure existing building performance through EPA's Energy Star or equivalent program, implement high-efficiency street and traffic light replacement projects, and construct new buildings to LEED or Living Building Challenge standards and infrastructure to equivalent sustainability standards. .^•f IX. Collaboration Policy Commitment: Participate in or join the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) - focused on efforts to coordinate and enhance city and County climate and sustainability efforts - to share case studies, subject matter experts, resources, tools, and to collaborate on grant and funding opportunities. Catalytic Project or Program: Engage and lead government-business collaborative action through efforts such as the Eastside Sustainable Business Alliance. 8a. - Declaring support for the King County - Cities Climate Collaboration Page 33 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 4-2-110 AND 4-2-115 OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SETBACK FOR GARAGES AND CARPORTS OF TWENTY FEET (20') AND ALLOWING A FRONT AND SIDE YARD ALONG A STREET SETBACK REDUCTION FOR PROPERTIES FRONTING A TURNAROUND FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE VEHICLES. WHEREAS, the City recognizes that minimum required distances between building footprints and property lines, known as "setbacks," shape the built environment and impact not only individual properties, but the community as well; and WHEREAS, garages and carports are common structures on residential property and are used by property owners to store vehicles and other personal property; and WHEREAS, garages and carports are not always used to store vehicles and therefore vehicles are often parked in front of the structure and sometimes extend into the public right- of-way creating obstructions to vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and WHEREAS, the City hereby sets standards that ensure garages and carports are sufficiently set back from property lines to prevent vehicles parked in front of the structures from extending into the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, the City also recognizes that turnarounds for emergency vehicles located on dead-end streets consume a significant amount of land area and create a unique neighborhoods that differ from residential neighborhoods located on through-streets; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide reasonable but safe opportunities to grant reductions of normal setbacks for properties located on turnarounds; and 1 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 34 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study, and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2014, and considered all relevant matters, and all parties were heard appearing in support or in opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION i. The Density, Lot Dimensions, Setbacks and Building Standards subsections of subsection 4-2-110.A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as currently codified. DENSITY Minimum Net Density (for proposed short plats or subdivisions)1,15 RC, R-1, and R-4 none R-8 4 dwelling units per net acre R-10 For parcels over 1/2 gross acre: 4 dwelling units per net acre30 R-14 10 dwelling units per net acre RM For any subdivision, and/or development:30 "U" suffix: 25 dwelling units per net acre "T" suffix: 14 dwelling units per net acre "F" suffix: 10 dwelling units per net acre 2 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 35 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Maximum Net Density2'14,15 RC 1 dwelling unit per 10 net acres R-1 1 dwelling unit per 1 net acre, except that in designated Urban Separators density of up to 1 unit per gross acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC 4-3- 110, Urban Separator Overlay Regulations. Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/net acre may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. R-4 4 dwelling units per 1 net acre? R-8 8 dwelling units per 1 net acre, except that the maximum shall be 6.00 dwelling units per net acre when alleys are considered practical, as specified in RMC 4-7- 150. E.5, and are not part of the street configuration. R-10 10 dwelling units per net acre Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/net acre, for assisted living, may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review? R-14 14 dwelling units per net acre, except that density of up to 18 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of 18 units/net acre, for assisted living, may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. Affordable housing bonus: Up to 30 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted on parcels a minimum of two acres in size if 50% or more of the proposed dwelling units are affordable to low income households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income. RM "U" suffix: 75 dwelling units per net acre26 "T" suffix: 35 dwelling units per net acre "F" suffix: 20 dwelling units per net acre32 Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review. LOT DIMENSIONS31 (for proposed plats and line adjustments) Minimum Lot Size 3 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 36 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. RC28 10 acres R-128 1 acre, except 10,000 sq. ft. for cluster development3 R-428 8,000 sq. ft.11, except for small lot cluster development10, where R-8 standards shall apply R-828 4,500 sq. ft. for parcels greater than 1 acre 5,000 sq. ft. for parcels 1 acre or less R-10 and R- 1429 No minimum lot size. However, developments of greater than 9 detached single family dwellings shall incorporate a variety of home sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters. RM n/a Minimum Lot Width - see subsection 4-7-170.E. RC 150 ft. for interior lots 175 ft. for corner lots R-1 75 ft. for interior lots 85 ft. for corner lots Except for cluster development, where R-4 standards shall apply. R-4 70 ft. for interior lots 80 ft. for corner lots11 Except for small lot cluster development10, where R-8 standards shall apply. R-8 50 ft. for interior lots 60 ft. for corner lots R-10 and R- 14 No minimum lot width RM "T" suffix: 14 ft. All other suffixes: 50 ft. Minimum Lot Depth- see subsection 4-7-170.E. RC 200 ft. R-1 85 ft., except for cluster development, where R-4 standards shall apply3 R-4 80 ft.11, except for small lot cluster development10, where R-8 standards shall 4 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 37 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. apply R-8 65 ft. R-10 and R- 14 No minimum lot depth RM29 65 ft. Lot Configuration R-8, R-10, and R-14 See RMC 4-2-115, SETBACKS4'31 Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Building setbacks shall ensure separation of homes and private spaces while allowing high density. Visual functional continuity shall be maintained between housing units through similar setbacks and/or landscape buffers landscaping. Structures and parking areas may encroach into required setbacks if it can bo is_shown that such encroachment allows significant trees or tree clusters to be retained, and that there is no unreasonable safety risk due to the encroachment. Encroachment shall be the minimum encroachment necessary to protect specified trees. In no case shall the yard be reduced to 50% or more of the required setback. Minimum Front Yard6 RC and R-1 30 ft. R-4 30 ft.12 Exceptions: 1. For small lot cluster development10, R-8 standards shall apply. 2. When a parking lot is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley, 20 ft. 3. The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may reduce the setback by a maximum of 50% of the required setback, when all of the following conditions apply: a. The setback that was required at the time of initial construction was less than 30 ft. 5 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 38 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. b. A reduced setback is appropriate given the character of the immediate neighborhood. c. There are no other alternative locations that can reasonably accommodate the request without encroaching into a setback. R-85 15 ft. except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. Unit with Alley-Accessed Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to 10 ft. if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from an public right of way or- alley. R-10 and R- 14s 10 ft.21 except garage/carport setback which shall be 15- 20 ft. RM-"U" suffix: 5 ft.18,19 except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. "T" suffix: 5 ft. except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. "F" suffix: 20 ft. except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. /linimum Side Yard RC 25 ft. R-1 15 ft. R-4 5 ft. R-8 5 ft. R-10 and R- 14 Detached Units: 4 ft. Attached Units: 4 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure; 0 ft. for the attached side(s).33 RM "T" suffix - Attached Units: A minimum of 3 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure; 0 ft. for the attached side(s) Standard Minimum Setbacks for all other suffixes: Minimum setbacks for side yards:24 Lot width: less than or equal to 50 ft. - Yard setback: 5 ft. Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft. - Yard setback: 6 ft. Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft. - Yard setback: 7 ft. Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft. - Yard setback: 8 ft. Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft. - Yard setback: 9 ft. 6 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 39 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Lot width: 90.1 to 100 ft. - Yard setback: 10 ft. Lot width: 100.1 to 110 ft. - Yard setback: 11 ft. Lot width: 110.1+ft.-Yard setback: 12 ft. Additional setbacks for structures greater than 30 ft. in elevation: The entire structure shall be set back an additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft. of height in excess of 30 ft. to a maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft. Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential Zones RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, and R-10: 25 ft. along the abutting side(s) of the property. Side Yard Along a Street RC 30 ft. R-1 20 ft. R-4 20 ft.12 Exceptions: 1. For small lot cluster development10, R-8 standards shall apply. 2. The Administrator of the Deportment of Community and Economic Development or designee may reduce the setback by a maximum of 50% of the required setback, when all of the following conditions apply: a. The setback that was required at the time of initial construction was less than 20 ft. b. A reduced setback is appropriate given the character of the immediate neighborhood. c. There are no other alternative locations that can reasonably accommodate the request without encroaching into a setback. R-85 15 ft. for the primary structure except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. R-10 and R- 14- 10 ft. except garage/carport setbacks which shall be 15-20 ft. RM-"U" and "T" suffixes and on all previously existing platted lots which are 50 ft. or less in width: 10 ft. except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft. All other suffixes with lots over 50 ft. in width: 20 ft. Minimum Rear Yard RC 35 ft. 7 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 40 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. R-1 25 ft. R-4 25 ft. Exceptions: 1. For small lot cluster development10, R-8 standards shall apply. *i TUA A *4VV\\r\ir*/-W thio r)onniHhmpnt nf Cnmmf init*1 inrl Frnnnmir R-4 . IMC nU 111II1 IbLI d LUI Ul LI 1U UU|JUI Li 1IUI 1 L Ul V^UI 1II1IUI lILy UIIU LLUI lUi 1 ML Development or designee may reduce the setback by a maximum of 50% of the required setback, when all of the following conditions apply: a. The setback that was required at the time of initial construction was less than 25 ft. b. A reduced setback is appropriate given the character of the immediate neighborhood. c. There are no ©thef alternative locations that can reasonably accommodate the request without encroaching into a setback. R-8 20 ft. R-10 and R- 14 12 ft.21 except for garages/carports accessed via allevs: to ensure adequate R-10 and R- 14 vehicular maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed via allevs R-10 and R- 14 shall be adequately set back as follows: R-10 and R- 14 1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or R-10 and R- 14 2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley. RM "U" suffix: 5 ft.18'19, unless lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25 ft. "T" suffix: 5 ft. "F" suffix: 15 ft. Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, and R- 14 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line. Clear Vision Area RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, and R- In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030, Definitions C. 8 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 41 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 14 Reciprocal Use Easements RC, R-1, R- 4 and R-8 n/a R-10, and R-14 In order to allow for opportunities that maximize space, reciprocal use easements are allowed. If used, all of the following are required: 1. Reciprocal side and/or rear yard use easements shall be delineated on the site plan. 2. Residential walls facing a reciprocal side yard shall not have any windows within 5 feet of ground level or doors entering into the yard space of the abutting home. 3. The design of use easements should not negatively affect the building foundations. 4. The layout of each home should be such that privacy is maintained between abutting houses. RM n/a BUILDING STANDARDS Maximum Building Height, except for uses having a "Public Suffix" (P) designation and public water system facilities8'9 RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8 and R-10 30 ft. R-14 Residential and Civic Uses: 30 ft. Commercial Uses: 20 ft. RM "U" suffix "T" suffix: "F" suffix: : 50 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.20 Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas) RC, R-1, R-See RMC 4-4-140G, Standards for Specific Types of Wireless Facilities. Amateur 9 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 42 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 4, R-8, R- 10, R-14 and RM radio antennas are allowed a maximum height of six feet (6') without a conditional use permit. Larger structures will have maximum height determined via the conditional use permit process, RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits, as it exists or may be amended. Maximum Building Coverage (Including Primary and Accessory Buildings) RC Lots 5 acres or more: 2%; an additional 5% of the total area may be used for agricultural buildings. Lots 10,000 sq. ft. to 5 acres: 15%; on lots greater than 1 acre, an additional 5% of the total area may be used for agricultural buildings. Lots 10,000 sq. ft. or less: 35%. R-1 20% R-4 and R-8 Lots greater than 5,000 sq. ft.: 35% or 2,500 sq. ft., whichever is greater. Lots 5,000 sq. ft. or less: 50% R-10 and R- 14 n/a RM "U" suffix: 75% "T" suffix: 75% "F" suffix: 35% A maximum coverage of 45% mav be obtained allowed through the Hearing Examiner site development plan review process. Maximum Impervious Surface Area RC Lots 5 acres or more: 20%. Lots 10,000 sq. ft.: 55%; for each additional 10,000 sq. ft. increase in lot size, the impervious coverage shall be decreased by 1.75% to a minimum of 20% for a 5- acre lot. Lots 10,000 sq. ft. or less: 55% R-1 30% R-4 55% R-8 75% R-10 Detached units: 75% 10 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 43 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Attached units: 65% R-14 85% RM "U" and "J" suffixes: 85% All other suffixes: 75% Building Design RM "U" suffix: Modulation of vertical and horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2 ft. at an interval of a minimum offset of 40 ft. on each building face. "U" and "T" suffixes: See RMC 4-3-100 for Urban Design Regulations? Maximum Number of Units per Building R-10 No more than four (4) dwelling units per building. R-14 No more than six (6) dwelling units per building. SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-110.B, Development Standards for Residential Development (Detached Accessory Buildings), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: 4-2-110.B DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS)5 MAXIMUM NUMBER AND SIZE General RC, R-1, R-Accessory structures shall only be allowed on lots in conjunction with a primary 4, R-8, R-use. 10, R-14 and RM The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not be greater than the floor area of the primary residential uses. The lot coverage of the primary residential structure combined along with all 11 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 44 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. accessory buildings shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage of the Zoning District.17 Accessory Dwelling Unit RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R-10 and R-14 1 unit per legal lot of record - 800 sq. ft. or 75% of primary residence, whichever is smaller16 RM n/a Other Types of Accessory Structures Allowed in Addition to Accessory Dwelling Unit RC and R-1 2 structures - max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or 1 structure - max. 1,000 sq. ft. In addition, 1 barn or stable - max. 2,000 sq. ft., provided the lot is 5 acres or more. R-4 and R-8 2 structures - max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or 1 structure - max. 1,000 sq. ft. R-10 and R- 14 1 structure per residential unit - max. 400 sq. ft.; provided, that they are architecturally consistent with the principal structure. Except greenhouses, sheds, or other similar accessory structures - max. 150 sq. ft. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT- RC Accessory building - 15 ft. R-1, R-4 and R-8 Accessory building - 15 ft. Accessory dwelling units - 30 ft., except that the accessory unit structure (dwelling space, garage space, etc.) shall not be taller in height than the primary dwelling. Animal husbandry or agricultural related structures - 30 ft. R-10 and R- 14 Accessory building - 15 ft. Accessory dwelling unit - 30 ft. RM 25 ft., except in the RM-U District where the maximum height shall be determined through the site plan review process 12 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 45 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Maximum Building Height for Public Facilities - See RMC 4-2-110.D.9 Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas) RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, R-14, and RM See RMC 4-4-140.G, Standards for Specific Types of Wireless Facilities. Freestanding vertical monopole amateur radio antennas are allowed a maximum height of forty five feet (45') without a conditional use permit. Larger Taller structures will have maximum height determined via the conditional use permit process, RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits, as it exists or may bo amended. LOCATION General RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8^ €m4 R-10, R-14 ft/a-6 ft. from anv residential structure. If sited closer than 6 ft., the structure will RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8^ €m4 R-10, R-14 be considered to be attached. and RM R-14 and For anv lot that abuts an allev, vehicular access to garages or carports shall be RM 1 1 thmnph nnmrf: nnri rnroorts shall only have access from the allev. whon lots r\IVI-U abut an alloy. When lots do not abut an alley, garages and carports shall be located in the rear yard or side yard, and set back from tho front of tho primary structure by a minimum of 6 foot. KJ juTT IJOIJUUJ ul lU Lu lUUtLltljIlull uiuy Muvu UILLJJ limn ny >>"\.u .^/c. m -.n^w \ft/k^^i \n+r- An nt ihiit nn nllcy rnrncc. nnd rnrportr. ihall bp juUX un uiiuy.—vvnun IULIJ uu nut uuui uii unuy, ^UILH-,^-. UIm v*^.^^. > • v.. • ^- located in tho roar yard or side yard. MINIMUM SE TBACKS General RC, R 1, R1" A D O D c -pi- -Cf^^ ^-.w ^^^-i.-i^ntiil rfr,iptiirr* If r.itrH rlnrrr thnn 6* ft—tho structure) will bo 4, K o, K- 1 n D 1 a O TT. 1 rUf IT ill 1V 1 Li blUiri I Lid 1 Jll UtlUI l!i 1 1 OllvTVI VIU^CI UIUM w n<; in^. -n-i w w I v. vwiii fc-/ v-. IV, n X'¥ and RM L.UI IblUUl UU LU UC d LLUL-l ICUT Front Yard / Side Yard Along Streets RC. R-1, R-Unless explicitiv stated otherwise, setbacks applied to the primary structure also 4. R-8, R-apply to accessory structures: where the setback is less than 20 ft., anv detached 13 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 46 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 10, R-14 garage/carport (or structure that incorporates vehicular parking) shall have a and RM minimum 20 ft. setback. Side Yards for Accessory Buildings RCand R-1 5 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed. R-4, R-8, R- 10, R-14 and RM 3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed. Side Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units RC 25 ft., except when along a stroot, then 30 ft. R-1 25 ft., oxcopt when along a stroot, then 20 ft. R-4 5 ft. R-8 c -A- ^\//-/-»v-v-s- iK/Lfpn ->|nni"T i *-tmot thpn 1 ^ ft • nr whnn mrt nf in nttnrhprl p"irirpn R-8 j 1 L.7 UALUUL Wilt ll^'ltJItg u 3if ccL/ Llltrlt J.J 1 Lv Ulvvlici r'purl' Ur ",drr,"dvtclctivrU gu 1 UgL +-1-» —!+• -»/-«fi~f-\K-V-I + U^\ (-i/-Jf\ ilnnp i '"trfot thon ft R-8 Ll IdL atccojUo II Ulil LI1L2 3rUt2 ydru dlUl rg u JLI LUL/ LI lu'l 1 iu 11; R-10 and R- 14 4 ft., except when along a street, located on a corner lot then 8 ft., with an 18 ft. f- «^4-U -»/-!• -Fi-rf-i ^ tkp f *•> rr» nftho nnpr tn th n hirk nfthr* nirh nnrl/nr tn inv R-10 and R- 14 bLJLUULIv IIUIM U rc lute Ul 11 lc gul clgL! LU LIIU UULN Ul LrlCvUI U dtTU/U1LU •utiy' sidewalk or pathway. RM n/a Rear Yards for Accessory Buildings RC 5 ft. R-1, R-4, R- 8, R-10, R- 14 and RM 3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line, then 0 ft. rear yard is allowed. Except for garages/carports accessed via alleys: in order to ensure that there is adeauate vehicular maneuvering area, turning radius, garages and carports that R-1, R-4, R- 8, R-10, R- 14 and RM are accessed via en alleys shall be set back as follows: 1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or 2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley. Rear Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units 14 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 47 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. RC, R-1. R-Accessory Dwelling Units that incorporate a garage/carport shall be set back as 4. R-8, R- 10, R-14 follows: 1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the allev, or and RM 2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley. RC Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no greater than 35 ft. R-1 and R-4 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no greater than 25 ft. R-8 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no greater than 20 ft. R-10 and R- 14 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no greater than 10 ft. RM n/a RC, R 1, R A D O D A r^/M-mn i r*-iri i/--H i vr\r~ v\ /~v+- n r\ rry\i-H-pH within r r* n 11 i rr* H fmnt VI rH *~ nr r'iHp \/"irrlr' <i, ri o, r\ 10, R 11 and RM /XLLcbjvjr y aLl UlrLUi fcJo Ul U 1 IUI ptri 11 lltLUU vvilitll I rtJljUll vJU 11 oiiryai vi 3fwc,™y,,ai us along streets. Special Setbacks for Animal Husbandry or Agricultural Related Structures RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, and R- 14 Agricultural related structures - 50 ft. from any property line. Stables and other animal husbandry related structures, see RMC 4-4-010. RM n/a Clear Vision Area RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, R-14 and RM In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. PARKING 15 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 48 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. or D 1 DA rz-y*—\rrr\r- -* nH n mn rt*" m i i*"t n rn\/iH p i minimnrn nf /I ft nf h irk m it rnnm pith nr mA D O ^>ri-t-n nr miintinp imnrn\/nH nllpw r .i irfnm nr nthnr inrtnrnv/Pn rifrht-nnf"VA/r^\/ jnu rx a surface. See RMC 4 4 080. D 1 n -tny-l D r~-»v~\rtr\r ^ U -> 11 (krt cnt h~>rk i rmin!m11m nf 1 0 ft fmm thp frnnt nf th p hi ii Hinp t\ J.U uilu r\ firirlo nr 1 ft fmm thp hirk nf ~i nnrrh nr rtnnn fiTnrpr '"hill h"t\/p i minimnrn t\ J.U uilu r\ ^ o "^nnt rfri*, fpw^f Ipnpth frnm thn firp nf thp p*ir*ipp tn thp hick nf thp HHpwtlk t\ J.U uilu r\ /-vi- -»U^p iinlp'~'~ IPPP^^PH h\/ "in illp\Afl./i\/ t\ J.U uilu r\ trf—ULLLiij luiru, umuoo ULLLJIIJUU uy uii uiicyvvuy. CRITICAL AREAS General RC, R-1, R- 4, R-8, R- 10, and R- 14 See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090. SECTION III. Subsections 4-2-110.D.5, 4-2-110.D.6, 4-2-110.D.22 and 4-2-110.D.23, of subsection 4-2-llO.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as currently codified. 5. In order to bo considered detached, a structure must bo sited a minimum of six foot (6') from anv rosidontial structure. The minimum front yard and side yard along a street setback for lots that abut required turnarounds (cul- de-sacs and hammerheads) mav be reduced, excluding garage setbacks, to no less than five feet (5'), subject to the following: 16 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 49 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. a. The maximum building coverage cannot be attained without a reduction of the front yard and/or side yard along a street setback; and b. The setback reduction is the minimum necessary to attain the allowed building coverage; and c If a setback reduction is approved under this provision the exceptions to setbacks pursuant to 4-2-110.D.4 (Allowed Projections into Setbacks) shall apply unless the proposed projection is closer than five feet (5') to the property line/easement, except for eaves, which mav encroach the minimum five feet (5') setback as specified in 4-2-110.D.4. d_, The setback reduction mav commence at a right angle to the point at which the right-of-way, tract or easement begins to expand to form the turnaround. 6. A front yard setback of less than typically allowed is permitted if may be reduced to be equal to or greater than the averaged of the front yard setbacks of the existing, abutting primary structures on abutting lots along the same street; however, this setback reduction does not apply to attached or detached garages in no case shall a minimum setback of loss than twenty feet (20') be allowed for garages which access from the front yard stroet(s). 22. Reserved Provided that, in those cases where the subject yard abuts common open space, this setback is reduced to four feet (T). 23. Reserved Setbacks shall be measured consistent with the "yard requirement" in chapter 4 11 RMC, except in tho case of "shadow lots/' setbacks 17 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 50 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. shall be measured from the "shadow lot I'mes" in tho same manner as a conventionally subdivided lot. SECTION IV. Subsections 4-2-115.B, Applicability, 4-2-115.D, Conflicts, 4-2-115.E, Administration, 4-2-115.F.l, Site Design and 4-2-115.F.2, Open Space, of subsection 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code are amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as currently codified. B. APPLICABILITY: 1. This Ssection shall apply to all new dwelling units in the following zones: Resource Conservation (RC), Residential One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1), Residential Four Dwelling Units per Acre (R-4), Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Acre (R-8), Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10), and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14). The standards of the Site Design subsection are required at the time of subdivision application. The standards of the Residential Design subsection are required at the time of application for building permits. The standards of Residential Design are required for the building for which the building permit is being issued. 2. Additions and/or expansions to detached or attached dwellings that are valued at fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, or at fifty percent (50%) or greater of the most recent assessment or appraisal shall require that the entire dwelling or structure comply with the standards of the Residential Design subsection. 18 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 51 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 3. When new dwelling units are created in the Residential Ten Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10) and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre (R-14) zones, whether by subdivision or other means, any existing dwelling units included in the development shall comply with the standards of this Ssection. D> CONFLICTS: Where there arc conflicts between the design regulations of this Section and other sections of the Ronton Municipal Code, the regulations of this Section shall prevail. feD. ADMINISTRATION: 1. Review Process: Applications subject to these design regulations shall be processed as a component of the governing land use process. 2. Authority: The Administrator shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny proposals based upon the provisions of these design regulations when no other permit or approval requires Hearing Examiner review. Proposals will be considered on the basis of individual merit, the overall intent of the standards and guidelines, and creative design alternatives will be encouraged in order to achieve the purposes of the design regulations. frE. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Site Design: LOT CONFIGURATION: Variety in the configuration of lots enhances the image of variety of housing stock and helps minimize perceptions of monotony. Guidelines: Developments shall create pedestrian oriented environments and amplify the mutual relationship between housing units, roads, open space, and pedestrian amenities, while 19 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 52 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. also protecting the privacy of individuals. Lots shall be configured to encourage variety within the development. Standards: RC, R-1, and R-4 n/a R-8 One of the following is required: 1. Lot width variation of ten feet (10') minimum of one per four (4) abutting street-fronting lots, or 2. Minimum of four (4) lot sizes (minimum of four hundred (400) gross square feet size difference), or 3. A front yard setback variation of at least five feet (5') minimum for at least every four (4) abutting street-fronting lots. R-10 and R-14 Developments of more than four (4) structures shall incorporate a variety of home sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters. Dwellings shall be arranged to ensure privacy so that side yards abut other side yards (or right-of-way) and do not abut front or back yards. Lots accessed by easements or pipestems shall be prohibited. GARAGES: The minimization of the visual impact of garages contributes to creating communities that are oriented to people and pedestrians, as opposed to automobiles. Guidelines: The visual impact of garages shall be minimized, while porches and front doors shall be the emphasis of the front of the home. Garages shall be located in a manner that minimizes the presence of the garage and shall not be located at the end of view corridors. Alleyway access is encouraged. If used, shared garages shall be within an acceptable walking distance to the housing unit it is intended to serve. Standards: RC and R-1 n/a R-4 and R- 8 One of the following is required; the garage is: 1. Recessed from the front of the house and/or front porch at least eight feet (8'), or 20 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 53 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 2. Located so that the roof extends at least five feet (5') (not including eaves) beyond the front of the garage for at least the width of the garage plus the porch/stoop area, or 3. Alley accessed, or 4. Located so that the entry does not face a public and/or private street or an access easement, or 5. Sized so that it represents no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width of the front facade at ground level, or 6. Detached. The portion of the an attached garage wider than twenty six-feet (26') across the front shall be set back at least an additional two feet (2'). R-10 and R-14 Garages may be attached or detached. Shared garages are also allowed, provided the regulations of RMC 4-4-080 are met. Carports are not allowed. One of the following is required; the garage must be: 1. Recessed from the front of the house and/or front porch at least eight feet (8'), or 2. Detached and set back from the front of the house and/or porch at least six feet (6'). Additionally, all of the following is required: 1. Garage design shall be of similar design to the homes, and 2. A minimum eighteen feet (18') driveway length from tho face of tho garago to the back of tho sidewalk or accoss oasomont/lano is roquirod, unless accossod by an alloy, and 5v If sides of the garage are visible from streets, lanes, sidewalks, pathways, trails, or other homes, architectural details shall be incorporated in the design. If shared garages are allowed, they may share the structure with other homes and all of the following is required: 1. Each unit has garage space assigned to it, and 2. The garage is not to be located further than one hundred sixty 21 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 54 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. feet (160') from any of the housing units to which it is assigned, and 3. The garage shall not exceed forty-four feet (44') in width, and shall maintain an eight foot (8') separation from any dwellings. 2. Open Space: OPEN SPACE: Open space is a significant element in the development of livable communities and creates opportunities for good health. Guidelines: All open space shall be designed to preserve existing trees. Except for Native Growth Protection Areas, all common open space areas shall be designed to accommodate both active and passive recreational opportunities and be visible and open to the street. Pocket parks shall be designed to serve four (4) to ten (10) homes. Private yards are located at the rear or side of homes and can include trees, planting beds, and privacy fences. Reciprocal use easements can provide greater usability of private yards. Landscaping: R-10 and R-14 See RMC 4-4-070, as it exists or may be amended. Standards for Parks: R-10 and R-14 For developments that are less than ten (10) net acres: No park is required, but is allowed. For developments that are greater than ten (10) net acres: A minimum of one one-half (.5) acre park, in addition to the common open space requirement, is required. Standards for Common Open Space: R-10 and R-14 Developments of three (3) or fewer dwelling units: No requirement to provide common open space. Developments of four (4) or more units: Required to provide common open space as follows: 1. For each unit in the development, three hundred fifty (350) square feet of common open space shall be provided. 22 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 55 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 2. Open space shall be designed as a park, common green, pea- patch, pocket park, or pedestrian entry easement in the development and shall include picnic areas, space for small recreational activities, and other activities as appropriate. 3. Open space shall be located in a highly visible area and be easily accessible to the neighborhood. 4. Open space(s) shall be contiguous to the majority of the dwellings in the development and accessible to all dwellings, and shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide. 5. A pedestrian entry easement can be used to meet the access requirements if it has a minimum width of twenty feet (20') with a minimum five feet (5') of sidewalk. 6. Pea-patches shall be at least one thousand (1,000) square feet in size with individual plots that measure at least ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10'). Additionally, the pea-patch shall include a tool shed and a common area with space for compost bins. Water shall be provided to the pea-patch. Fencing that meets the standards for front yard fencing shall surround the pea-patch with a one foot (1') landscape area on the outside of the fence. This area is to be landscaped with flowers, plants, and/or shrubs. 7. Grass-crete or other pervious surfaces may be used in the common open space for the purpose of meeting the one hundred fifty feet (150') distance requirement for emergency vehicle access but shall not be used for personal vehicle access or to meet off-street parking requirements. 8. Storm ponds may be used to meet the common open space requirement if designed to accommodate a fifty (50) year storm and to be dry ninety percent (90%) of the year. Standards for Private Yards: R-10 and R-14 Developments of three (3) or fewer dwelling units: Each individual dwelling shall have a private yard that is at minimum six hundred (600) square feet in 23 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 56 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. size. Backyard patios and reciprocal use easements may be included in the calculation of private yard. Developments of four (4) or more dwelling units: Each ground-related dwelling shall have a private yard that is at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size with no dimension less than eight feet (8') in width. An additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet of open space per unit shall be added to the required amount of common open space for each unit that is not ground related. Common Open Space or Park Substitutions: R-10 and R-14 See RMC 4-1-240. SECTION V. Section 4-11-010, Definitions A, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add a definition of "Administrator", to read as follows: ADMINISTRATOR: Unless otherwise specified in this Title, Administrator shall mean the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee. SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) calendar days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2014. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk 24 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 57 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2014. Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:1832:9/16/14 25 8a. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-102, Garage, Carport, and Page 58 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-4-080 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 4-6-060 OF CHAPTER 6, STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS, SECTION 4- 7-170 OF CHAPTER 7, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND SECTIONS 4-11-190 AND 4-11-250 OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, REDUCING THE NUMBER OF LOTS THAT CAN BE ACCESSED BY A PRIVATE STREET, PRECLUDING THE CREATION OF A PRIVATE STREET IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUBDIVISION OF TEN (10) OR MORE LOTS, LIMITING THEIR LENGTH TO TWO HUNDRED FEET (200'), REQUIRING THE PRIVATE STREET BE WITHIN A TRACT AND PRECISE LANGUAGE BE RECORDED ON THE FACE OF THE PLAT, AND REVISING REFERENCES TO EASEMENTS AND PRIVATE STREETS TO TRACTS AND SHARED DRIVEWAYS. I WHEREAS, the City recognizes that private streets are sometimes appropriate; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that current private street standards have contributed to developments that are not in keeping with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the current private street standards do not adequately apprise landowners of their responsibilities for ownership and maintenance of the private streets; and WHEREAS, the City hereby sets standards that reduce the prevalence of private streets and establish a means by which both current and future landowners are aware of their shared ownership and maintenance responsibilities; and WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study, and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and 1 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 59 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2014, and considered all relevant matters, and all parties were heard appearing in support or in opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsection 4-4-080.1.7.b, Where Permitted, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: b. Where Permitted: Adjoining commercial or industrial uses may utilize a joint use driveway where such joint use driveway reduces the total number of driveways entering the street network, subject to the approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development. Joint use driveways must be created upon the common property line of the properties served or through the granting of a permanent access easement when said driveway does not exist upon a common property line. Joint use access to the driveway shall be assured by easement or other legal form acceptable to the City. SECTION II. Subsection 4-6-060.J, Private Street Standards, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: J. PRIVATE STREETS-SHARED DRIVEWAY STANDARDS: 1. When Permitted: Private streets are Shared driveways mav be allowed for access to six (6) four (4) or fewer residential lots, provided^ at least two (2) of 2 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 60 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. tfoe-s+x (6) lots abut a public right of way. Private streets will only bo permitted if a-public stroot is not anticipated by the Dopartmont of Community and Economic Development to bo nocossary for existing or future traffic and/or pedestrian- circulation through tho subdivision or to sorve adjacent property. a. At least one (1) of the four (4) lots abuts a public right-of-way with at least fifty (50) linear feet of property; and b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots; and c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future traffic and/or pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent property; and d. The shared drivewav would not adversely affect future circulation to neighboring properties; and e. The shared drivewav is no more than two hundred feet (200') in length; and t The shared drivewav poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles and personnel; and Maintenance: The applicant shall ensure the shared drivewav can be continually maintained to minimum standards listed in this section bv the owners of the lots served by the drivewav to the satisfaction of the City of Renton, prior to the recording of the short plat. 3 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 61 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. h. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: Covenants, conditions and restrictions, which are approved bvthe Administrator, shall be recorded with the King County Recorder's Office. The applicant shall provide a copy of the recorded document. These covenants shall provide for, at a minimum, the following: i. Maintenance, repair, operation, and payment of taxes for the commonly owned tract and facilities: and IL These covenants shall run with the land and be irrevocable and binding on all the property owners, including their assigns, heirs, and successors. 2. Minimum Standards: : Stteh-Shared driveways private streets shall be within a tract: the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum of sixteen feet (16'): the Fire Department mav require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty feet (20') wide, consist of a minimum of a twenty six foot {2&)_cascmcnt with a twenty foot (20') pavement width. The shared drivewav private street shaW mav be required to provide a turnaround per RMC 4-6-060H. meeting the minimum requirements of this Chapter. No sidewalks are required for shared driveways private streets: however, drainage improvements pursuant to City Code are required (i.e., collection and treatment of stormwater). as well as an approved pavement thickness (minimum of four inches (4") asphalt over six inches (6") crushed rock). The maximum grade for the shared drivewav private street shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%), except for within approved 4 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 62 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. hillside subdivisions. Tho land area included in privato street casements shall not be included in tho required minimum lot aroa for purposes of subdivision. 3. Signage Required: Appurtenant traffic control devices including installation of traffic and stroot name "No Parking" signs, as required by the Department of Community and Economic Development, shall be provided by the subdivider. Tho street name signs will include a sign labolod "Privato Street." Lots served by the shared drivewav shall be addressed to the public street to which the shared drivewav connects. 4. Tract Required: The shared drivewav shall be wholly within a tract. The tract shall be shown and recorded on the face of the plat to be preserved in perpetuity. The owners of the subject lots shall have an equal and undivided interest in the ownership of the tract. 5. Easement Required: An access easement will be required to crcato the privato stroot shall be recoded with the King County Recorder's Office and be shown on the face of the plat to encumber the entirety of the tract. The easement shall prohibit any temporary or permanent physical obstructions within the easement including, but not limited to, the parking of non-emergency vehicles. ST 6. Timing of Improvements: The private stroet shared drivewav must be installed prior to recording of the plat unless doforred approved for deferral. 5 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 63 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION III. Subsection 4-6-060.K, Shared Driveways - When Permitted, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is deleted. SECTION IV. Subsection 4-7-170.B, Access Requirements, and 4-7-170.F, Pipestem Lots, of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: B. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Each lot must have access to a public street or road. Access may be by private access easement street per the requirements of the street standards consistent with RMC 4-6-060J. F. PIPESTEM LOTS ALLOWED: Pipestem lots may be permitted for new plats to achieve the minimum density within the Zoning Code when there is no other feasible alternative to achieving the minimum density. IT Minimum Lot Size and Pipestem Width and Length: The pipestem shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') in length and not be less than twenty feet (20') in width. The portion of the lot narrower than eighty percent (80%) of the minimum permitted width shall not be used for lot area calculations «ef or for the measurement of required front yard setbacks. Land area included in private access easements shall not be included in lot area calculations. Pipestem lots shall not abut one another. 2. Shared Access Requirements: Abutting pipestem lots shall have a shared private access driveway. A restrictive covenant will be required on both parcels for 6 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 64 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. maintenafree of the pipestem driveway. Walkways shall bo paved forthoir onti-r-e width and length with a permanent surface and shall be adequately lighted at the developer's cost. SECTION V. The definition of "Setback" in section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: SETBACK: The minimum required distance between the building footprint and the property line and any private access easement or tract. For lots containing private access easements, setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and the easement. A setback is measured perpendicularly from a lot line or private easement access to the outer wall of the structure. In the case where a structure does not have an outer wall, such as a carport, the measurement shall be to the posts of such structure, unless otherwise determined by the Department of Community and Economic Development Services Division. SECTION VI. Subsections A, Front Yard, and B, Side Yard along a Street, of the definition of "Yard Requirement" in section 4-11-250, Definitions Y, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as shown below. The rest of the definition shall remain as currently codified. A. Front Yard: The yard requirement which separates the structure(s) from public right-of-way, ef private access easement, or shared driveway. For through 7 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 65 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. lots, corner lots, and lots without street frontage, the front yard will be determined by the Planning Division Director. B. Side Yard along a Street: The yard requirement which is neither a front yard nor a rear yard, yet it abuts a street right-of-way, of private street or shared drivewav. SECTION VII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) calendar days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2014. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2014. Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:1831:10/9/14:jo 8 8b. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-103, Private Streets (See Page 66 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 4-7-060 AND 4-7-170 OF CHAPTER 7, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND SECTION 4-11-120 OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT DEFINITION AND STANDARDS, REQUIRING SUBJECT LOTS TO BE WITHIN THE SAME ZONING DISTRICT, CREATING A "NON-EVASIVE" PROVISION TO PREVENT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS FROM CIRCUMVENTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TYPICALLY REQUIRED FOR SUBDIVISIONS, AND ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM WIDTH TO DEPTH LOT LINE RATIO FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL LOTS. WHEREAS, the City recognizes that lot line adjustments are intended to accommodate a transfer of land between abutting legally created lots for the purpose of rectifying a disputed property line location or setback encroachment, improving lot design or access, or to comply with Title IV standards and/or requirements,, as long as no additional lot, parcels, or tracts are created; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that some recent lot line adjustments have been sought or used to transfer land between abutting properties for the purpose of increasing the land area of property that is subsequently subdivided, yet arguably not subject to "frontage" improvements within the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, incremental frontage improvements are necessary to improve public facilities that serve the immediate neighborhood and the City as a whole; and WHEREAS, the City reiterates that developers bear responsibility for frontage improvements and should not be permitted to use lot line adjustments to avoid the responsibility and costs of frontage improvements; and 1 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 67 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study, and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2014, and considered all relevant matters, and all parties were heard appearing in support or in opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4-7-060, Detailed Procedures for Lot Line Adjustments, of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is amended as follows: 4-7-060 DETAILED PROCEDURES FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS: A. PURPOSE: A T4>e purpose of a lot line adjustment shall only be used to is to accommodate a transfer ef-land between abutting legally created lots for the purpose of rectifying a disputed property line location or freeing such a boundary from any difference or discrepancies, improving lot design or access, or attaining compliance with Title IV standards or requirements, provided no additional lot, parcel or tracts are created. B. PRINCIPLES OF ACCEPTABILITY: 2 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 68 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. A lot line adjustment shall be consistent with the following principles of acceptability: 1. Correcting: Adjust lot lines including the elimination of a common lot line in order to correct property line or setback encroachments; 2. Improving: Create better lot design, or improve access; 3. Conforming:—Conform to Applicable Zoning: See chapter 4 2 RMC, subdivision and other code requirements pertaining to lot design, building location, and development standards Approval Criteria: a. An additional lot, parcel or tract shall not be created; and b. The subject lots, parcels or tracts are within the same zoning district; and c. The proposed adjustments shall not cause the lots, parcels or tracts to increase the nonconformitv with respect to applicable zoning (see RMC 4-2), subdivision and other code requirements pertaining to lot design, building location, and development standards; and d. The adjusted lot line(s) is shared by the subject lots. 4. Non-Evasive: Lot line adjustments shall not serve to eliminate or circumvent anv state or local requirements, including but not limited to frontage improvements, payment of fee-in-lieu, payment of latecomer fees or the installation of required infrastructure. 3 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 69 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. a. Assessment of fees, right-of-way dedication and frontage improvements for the entire length of the property line(s) bordering rights-of- way mav be required as a condition of approval for a lot line adjustment. b. Lots, parcels or tracts that are increased in area by lot line adjustments shall not be permitted to be subdivided for five (5) years following the date upon which the lot line adjustment is recorded or three (3) years following the approval of a lot line adjustment, whichever is longer, unless the following is met: i. The subdivision application includes all lots, parcels and tracts involved in the lot line adjustment in the overall subdivision: or ii. All required infrastructure, including but not limited to frontage improvements, required infrastructure and utility lines are constructed along the frontage of all lots included in the lot line adjustment. C. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS: Shall be as stipulated in RMC 4-8-120. D. FEES: Shall be as stipulated in RMC 4-1-170. E. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW: 1. Review Time: The Administrator will review and take action on the proposed lot line adjustment within thirty (30) working days of receiving a completed application. 4 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 70 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 2. Action: The Administrator may approve, request corrections by the applicant, approve with modifications, or deny the application for a lot line adjustment. 3. Approval: If approved, the lot line adjustment mylar map shall be signed and dated by the Administrator. The applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision. The signed mylar map shall be filed with the King County Dopartmont of Records and Elections Recorder's Office. 4. Approval with Modification(s): If modification(s) are deemed necessary by the Administrator, they may be added to the original lot line adjustment map or a revised map may be required. The applicant will be notified of any such modification action. If a modification of the original lot line adjustment map, legal description or other information is necessary, the projected approval date may be extended. 5. Denial: If denied, the lot line adjustment shall be marked "Denied" and the applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision, stating the reasons therefor. F. FINAL RECORDING: The lot line adjustment does not become effective until it is recorded with the King County Dopartmont of Records and Elections Recorder's Office. After two (2) copies of the signed mylar map are made for City records, the mylar map shall be sent to the City Clerk's office for recording. It is the responsibility of the City Clerk to record the approved map and new legal descriptions. A copy of the 5 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 71 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. recorded documents shall be provided to the applicant by the Department of Community and Economic Development. SECTION II. Subsection 4-7-170, Residential Lots - General Requirements and Minimum Standards, of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection E, entitled "Maximum Lot Dimension Ratio", to re-letter and amend the remaining subsections as shown below. Subsections 4-7-170.A through 4-7-170.D shall remain as currently codified. E. MAXIMUM LOT DIMENSION RATIO: No residential^ zoned lot shall have a depth-to-width ratio greater than four- to-one (4:1). txF. PROPERTY CORNERS AT INTERSECTIONS: All lot corners at intersections of dedicated public rights-of-way, except alleys, shall have minimum radius of fifteen feet (15'). Mx. PIPESTEM LOTS-ALLOWED: Pipestem lots may be permitted for new plats to achieve the minimum density within the Zoning Code when there is no other feasible alternative to achieving the minimum density. 1. Minimum Lot Size and Pipestem Width and Length: The pipestem shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet (150') in length and not be less than twenty feet (20') in width. Neither tT-he portion of the lot narrower than eighty percent (80%) of the minimum permitted width shall not be used for lot area calculations nor shall it be used for measurement of required front yard 6 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 72 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. setbacks. Land area included in private access easements shall not be included in lot area calculations. 2. Shared Access Requirements: Abutting pipestem lots shall have a shared private access driveway. A restrictive covenant will be required on both parcels for maintenance of the pipestem driveway. Walkways shall be paved for their entire width and length with a permanent surface and shall be adequately lighted at the developer's cost. SECTION III. The definition of "Lot Line Adjustment" in section 4-11-120, Definitions L, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT: A lot line adjustment is tjhe adjusting alteration of common property lot line(s) or boundaries between adjacent abutting legal lots, tracts, or parcels for the purpose of accommodating a transfer of land7 to rectifying a disputed property line location, Combine lots, or freeing such a boundary from any difference or discrepancies without creating. Tho resulting adjustment shall not create any additional lots, tracts or parcels, and all reconfigured lots, tracts or parcels shall contain sufficiont aroa and dimension to meet minimum requirements for zoning and building purposes. SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) calendar days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCILthis day of , 2014. 7 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 73 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2014. Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:1833:9/16/14:scr 8 8c. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-110, Lot Line Adjustments Page 74 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 4-4-080 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA BY WHICH A DEVELOPMENT MAY REDUCE OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES PROVIDED ON SITE, AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS PERMITTED FOR USES OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL, WAREHOUSE AND SHOPPING CENTERS BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF STREET FRONTAGE. WHEREAS, the City recognizes that it is necessary for commercial developments to have sufficient off-street parking; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that circumstances exist that warrant either reduction or increase in the number of required off-street parking spaces; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to make reasonable concessions for a requested reduction or increase in the number of off-street parking spaces; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that points of vehicular ingress/egress at any given site impact all modes of transportation and therefore the City seeks to provide a reasonable number of driveways; and WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study, and the matter having been considered by the Planning Commission, and the text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 3, 2014, and considered all relevant matters, and all parties were heard appearing in support or in opposition; 1 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 75 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsection 4-4-080.B.4, Future Changes to Parking Arrangement, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: 4. Future Changes to Parking Arrangement: Any future changes in parking arrangements or number of spaces must be approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development Services Division. SECTION II. Subsection 4-4-080.E.l, On-Site Parking Required, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: 1. On-Site Parking Required: Required parking as specified heroin shall be provided upon property in the same ownership as the property upon which the building or use requiring the specified parking is located or upon leased parking. Off-street parking facilities shall be located as hereinafter specified below: a. Detached and Two (2) Attached Dwellings: On the same lot with the building they are required to serve. b. Attached Dwellings Three (3) or More Units: May be on lots contiguous let with the lot upon which the building they are required to servejs located if in compliance with; provided, the provisions of subsection E.2 (Off-Site Parking) of this Ssection arc complied with is attained. 2 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 76 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. c. Boat Moorages: May have parking areas located not more than six hundred feet (600') from such moorage facility or closer than one hundred feet (100') to the shoreline (see subsection £4© G_of this Ssection). Accessible parking as required by the Washington State Barrier Free Standards can be allowed within one hundred feet (100') per subsection F.8.g of this Ssection. d. Other Uses: On the same lot with- as the principal use except when compliance with the conditions as mentioned in subsection E.2 (Off-Site Parking) of this Ssection are complied with is attained. SECTION III. Subsection 4-4-080.E.2.e.ii, Within the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: ii. Within the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five fifteen hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses. SECTION IV. Subsection 4-4-080.E.3.C.M, Within the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: ii. Within the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and within one thousand five fifteen hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses. 3 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 77 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. SECTION V. Subsections 4-4-080.F.3, Access Approval Required, and 4-4-080.F.4, Linkages, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as follows: 3. Access Approval Required: The ingress and egress of all parking lots and structures shall be approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development Services Division. 4. Linkages: The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to establish, or cause to be established, bicycle, high occupancy vehicle and pedestrian linkages within public and private developments. Enforcement shall be administered through the normal site design review and/or permitting process. Adjustments to the standard parking requirements of subsection F10 of this Section may be made by tho Department of Community and Economic Dovolopmont basod on tho extent of thoso services to be provided. SECTION VI. Subsection 4-4-080.F.6.d, Surfacing and Construction Requirements, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: d. Surfacing and Construction Requirements: Fire lanes shall be an all-weather surface constructed of asphalt or reinforced concrete certified to be capable of supporting a twenty (20) ton vehicle,, or when specifically authorized by the Firo Department crushed rock may bo usod; provided, written 4 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 78 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. certification is provided from D soils engineer that the roadway will support the weight of operating fire apparatus. SECTION VII. Subsections 4-4-080.F.9.b, Ninety Degree (90°) Head-In Parking Aisle Width Minimums, 4-4-080.F.9.C, Sixty Degree (60°) Head-In Parking Aisle Width Minimums, and 4-4-080.F.9.d, Forty Five Degree (45°) Head-In Parking Aisle Width Minimums, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as follows: b. Ninety Degree (90°) Head-In Parking Aisle Width Minimums: For one (1) row and two (2) rows of ninety degree (90°) head in parking using the same aisle in a one (1) way or two (2) way circulation pattern, the minimum width of the aisle shall be twenty:four feet (24'). PARKING - 90 DEGREE 9JJ-0- OFF CK TWO • KAKKJNTj CI (JMIAIKJN fj ! KAV1 ! 5 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 79 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. c. Sixty Degree (60°) Hea44» Parking Aisle Width Minimums: i. For one (1) row and two (2) rows of sixty degree (60°) head in parking using a one (1) way circulation pattern, the minimum width of the aisle shall be seventeen feet (17'). ii. For two (2) rows of sixty degree (60°) head in parking using a two i2) way circulation pattern, the minimum width of the aisle shall be twenty feet (20'). PARKING - 60 DEGREE ! we; WAY I • I ' fWrl J I U 22--0" t, 20'-0' t, 1S--0' L A jr jf -jr d. Forty-Five Degree (45°) Head-In Parking Aisle Width Minimums: 6 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 80 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. i. One Way Circulation: For one (1) and two (2) rows of forty;five degree (45°) hood in parking using a one (1) way circulation pattern, the minimum width of the aisle shall be twelve feet (12'). ii. Two Way Circulation: For two (2) rows of forty;five degree (45°) head in parking using a two (2) way circulation pattern, the width of the aisle shall be twenty feet (20'). PARKING - 4SPCGRH SECTION VIII. The text in subsection 4-4-080.F. 10, Number of Parking Spaces Required, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as shown below. The Parking Spaces Required 7 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 81 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Based on Land Use table shown in subsection 4-4-080.F.10.e has no revisions and shall remain as currently codified. 10. Number of Parking Spaces Required: The specified land use shall provide parking spaces as shown in the table in subsection d below, except as provided in this section: a. Interpretation of Standards - Minimum and Maximum Number of Spaces: I When a maximum and a minimum range of required parking is listed in this Code, the developer or occupant is required to provide at least the number of spaces listed as the minimum requirement, and may not provide more than the maximum listed in this Code, unless exceptions are permitted as specified in this section. |L When a development falls under more than one (1) category, the parking standards for the most specific category shall apply, unless specifically stated otherwise. far Multiple Uses: When a development falls under more than one category, the parking standards for the most specific category shall apply, unless specifically stated otherwise. €-b. Alternatives: i. Joint Parking Agreements: Approved joint use parking agreements and the establishment of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) 8 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 82 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. may be used as described in subsections E.3 and F10c(ii) of this Ssection to meet a portion of these parking requirements. ii. Transportation Management Plans: A Transportation Management Plan (TMP) guaranteeing the required reduction in vehicle trips may be substituted in part or in whole for the parking spaces required, subject to the approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development. The developer may seek the assistance of the Department of Community and Economic Development in formulating a Transportation Management Plan TMP. The plan must be agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding contract with the City of Renton. At a minimum, the TMP Transportation Management Plan will designate the number of trips to be reduced on a daily basis, the means by which the plan is to be accomplished, an evaluation procedure, and a contingency plan if the trip reduction goal cannot be met. If the TMP Transportation Management Plan is unsuccessful, the developer or current property owner is obligated to immediately provide additional measures at the direction of the Department of Community and Economic Development, which may include the requirement to provide full parking as required by City standards. 4c. Modifications: The Department of Community and Economic Development may authorize a modification from either tho minimum or maximum parking requirements for a specific dovolopmont should conditions warrant as described in RMC 4 9 250D2. Whon seeking a modification from tho 9 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 83 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. minimum—or—maximum—parking requirements, the—developer or—building occupant—ska-U—provide—the—Department—ef-—Community—and—Economic Development—with—written—justification—fef—the—proposed—modification- Modification of either the minimum or maximum number of parking stalls for a specific development requires written approval from the Department of Community and Economic Development. i. A twenty-five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number of parking spaces mav be granted for nonresidential uses through site plan review if the applicant can justify the modification to the satisfaction of the Administrator. Justification might include, but is not limited to, quantitative information such as sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, and parking standards of nearby cities. ii. In order for the reduction or increase to occur the Administrator must find that satisfactory evidence has been provided by the applicant. Modifications beyond twenty-five percent (25%) mav be granted per the criteria and process of RMC 4-9-250.D.2. BT d. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use: Modification of those minimum or maximum standards requires written approval from tho Dopartmont of Community and Economic Dovolopmont. SECTION IX. The first sentence of subsection 4-4-080.F.ll.b, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add the title "Bicycle Parking Standards" to the subsection, as 10 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 84 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. shown below. The text of the subsection has no revisions and shall remain as currently codified. b. Bicycle Parking Standards: SECTION X. The first sentence of subsection 4-4-080.F.11.C, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add the title "Bicycle Parking Standards" to the subsection, as shown below. The text of the subsection has no revisions and shall remain as currently codified. c. Bicycle Parking Standards: SECTION XI. Subsection 4-4-080.1.2.b, All Other Uses, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: b. All Other Uses: i. The location of ingress and egress driveways shall be subject to approval of the Plonning/Building/Public Works Department of Community and Economic Development under curb cut permit procedures. ii. Driveways width (aggregate width if more than one (1) drivewav exists) shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the street frontage. iii. Driveways shall not be closer than five feet (5') to any property line (except as allowed under subsection 1.7 of this Ssection, Joint Use Driveways). 11 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 85 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. iv. There shall be a minimum of eighteen feet (18') between driveway curb returns where there is more than one (1) driveway on property under single ownership or control and used as one (1) premises. SECTION XII. Subsections 4-4-080.1.3, Driveway Width Maximums Based Upon Land Use, and 4-4-080.1.4, Maximum Number of Driveways Based Upon Land Use, of Chapter 4, City- Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as follows: 3. Driveway Width Maximums Based Upon Land Use: a. Industrial, Warehouse and Shopping Center Uses: i. Driveways width (aggregate width if more than one (1) drivewav exists) shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the street frontage. ii. The width of any driveway shall not exceed fifty feet (50') exclusive of the radii of the returns or taper section, the measurement being made parallel to the centerline of the street roadway. iii. The Administrator may grant an exception upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown, which shall include, but not be limited to, the absence of any reasonable alternative. b. Single Family and Duplex Uses: The maximum width of single- loaded garage driveways shall not exceed nine feet (9') and double-loaded garage driveways shall not exceed sixteen feet (16'). If a garage is not present on the subject property the maximum width of a drivewav shall be sixteen feet [161 12 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 86 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. c. All Other Uses: The width of any driveway shall not exceed thirty feet (30') exclusive of the radii of the returns or the taper section, the measurement being made parallel to the centerline of the street roadway. 4. Maximum Number of Driveways Based Upon Land Use: a. Industrial, Warehouse and Shopping Center Uses: There shall not be no more than two (2) driveways for each three hundred thirty feet (330') of street frontage e-n-serving anv one (1) property or among abutting properties under unified ownership or control. For each additional one hundred sixty-five feet (165') of street frontage an additional drivewav mav be allowed. b. All Other Uses: There shall ftot be no more than two (2) one (1) driveways for each one hundred sixty-five feet (165') throe hundred thirty feet (330') of street frontage serving any one (1) property or among properties under unified ownership or control for a single ownership: for each one hundred sixty- five feet (165') of additional street frontage another drivewav may be permitted7 except whero a single ownership is developed into more than one unit of operation, each sufficient in itself to moot the subject to the other requirements of this Ssection In such case there shall not bo more than two (2) driveways for oach unit of operation. SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-4-080.J.2, Plan Required, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: 13 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 87 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. 2. Plan Required: Loading space shall be shown on a plan and submitted for approval by the Department of Community and Economic Development Services Division. SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-4-080.L, Deferral of Construction, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows: L. DEFERRAL OF CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION OF REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS: 1. Deferral of Installation of Required Improvements: See RMC 4-9-060. The requirement of a bond for landscape installation may be waived upon approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development Services Division, and upon written application by the applicant. 2. Delay in Installation of Park'mg-Spaces - Reserve Parking-Areas; a. Decision Criteria: Tho Building Official may approve a delay in tho installation of up to fifty percent (50%) of tho minimum number of parking spaces otherwise required to bo installed, provided: i. Tho applicant provides data which substantiates tho reduced nood for parking, and ii. Tho applicant rosorvos on site area so that tho minimum number of parking spaces can bo provided. Any reserved space must be clearly designated on a site plan recorded with tho City Clork, and must bo described on tho certificate of occupancy for tho use. 14 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 88 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. D! Standards for Parking Reserve Areas; i. No space reserved for parking may be utilized to fulfill the minimum landscaping dovolopmont of opon spaco roquiromonts of this Codo. However, all reserved space must bo landscaped or developed as opon spaco. ii. The Building Official may roviow tho parking situation at any timo to evaluate tho parking demand on tho subject property. If tho Building Official, after such roviow, reasonably dotorminos that additional parking is needed, tho Building Official shall roquiro that reserved space bo dovolopod for parking, or that necessary parking bo secured by some othor moans. iii. A delay in tho installation of required parking may bo approved only for a specific uso and automatically lapses upon tho cessation of that use. SECTION XV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) calendar days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2014. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of 2014. Denis Law, Mayor 15 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 89 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:1830:9/2/14:scr 16 8d. - Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #10A D-111, Parking Page 90 of 92 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 1-2-1 OF CHAPTER 2, ORDINANCES, OF TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATIVE) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CLARIFYING THE APPLICABILITY OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE. WHEREAS, the City recognizes that occasionally, members of the public, applicants, and/or developers question or argue that the current code provisions or the previous code provisions apply during a dispute, proceeding or discussion; and WHEREAS, in an effort to clarify and reduce unnecessary disputes, litigation, and/or misunderstanding, the City intends to add language to RMC 1-2-1 to clarify the interpretation of code references in Renton Municipal Code; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 1-2-1, Rules of Construction of Ordinances and Amendments, of Chapter 2, Ordinances, of Title I (Administrative) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection E, entitled "Applicability", to read as follows: E. APPLICABILITY: For the purposes of clarity, brevity and consistency, unless otherwise stated or superseded by state law or case law, anv reference to the Renton Municipal Code, or anv chapter, section or subsection of the Renton Municipal Code, shall mean and require the application of the most recent amendment, version, or iteration of the Renton Municipal Code or anv of its chapters, sections or subsections. The preceding sentence takes the place of and eliminates the need 1 8a. - Adopting RMC 1-2-1.E, clarifying applicability of modifications to the Page 91 of 92 ORDINANCE NO. for the use of the phrase, "as it exists or mav be amended" or anv other phrase that conveying the same or a similar point. This subsection applies to existing code provisions as well as future code amendments. SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and thirty (30) calendar days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2014. Jason A. Seth, Acting City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of_ , 2014. Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: ORD:1837:9/29/14:scr 2 8a. - Adopting RMC 1-2-1.E, clarifying applicability of modifications to the Page 92 of 92