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Planning Division
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY/CODE INTERPRETATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY/CODE
INTERPRETATION #: CI-134
MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTIONS: 4-7-090, Unit Lot Subdivisions
REFERENCE: Ord No 5818 / CI-125
SUBJECT: Unit Lot Subdivisions in the CV Zone #2
BACKGROUND: Ordinance #5818 established process and standards for unit lot
subdivisions that would accommodate fee simple townhome
development projects. The ordinance identified the R-10, R-14, and RMF
zones for their use, but CI-125 clarified that a unit lot subdivision is also
permitted in areas of the CV zone that allow standalone townhome
development. This follow up interpretation is intended to clarify unit lot
subdivisions are reviewed consistently within all four zoning districts they
are permitted.
The RMF zone contains an Urban Design District B overlay that requires
proposals to comply with RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations.
However, for unit lot subdivision projects, the proposals are exempt from
the Urban Design Regulations and instead are subject to RMC 4-2-115,
Residential Design and Open Space Standards, as applied to R-10 and R-
14 zones. Unit lot subdivisions in the CV zone were also intended to be
exempt from the Urban Design Regulations.
Additionally, the Residential Design and Open Space Standards conflict
with the CV zone’s Building Orientation Standards (RMC 4-2-120A) that
require the front entry of residential only uses be oriented to a public or
private street, whereas the Residential Design and Open Space Standards
allow additional entry options such as from a park, common green,
pocket park, pedestrian easement, or open space.
Lastly, the unit lot subdivision parking regulations refer to the R-10, R-14,
and RMF zones and exclude any mention of the CV zone.
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One housekeeping item is added to the interpretation that removes
reference to nonexistent private street standards and redundant
language regarding public street standards
DECISION: Clarify that unit lot subdivision regulations apply consistently to the R-10,
R-14, RMF, and CV zones.
JUSTIFICATION: Applying the same standards to all unit lot subdivisions, regardless of
their respective zone, provides a clarified and consistent review process
and continues the goals, objectives and purpose of Ordinance 5818.
ADMINISTRATOR
APPROVAL: _______________________________________
C. E. “Chip” Vincent
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1, 2018
APPEAL
PROCESS: To appeal this determination, a written appeal--accompanied by the
required filing fee--must be filed with the City's Hearing Examiner (1055
South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, 425-430-6515) no more than 14
days from the date of this decision. Your submittal should explain the
basis for the appeal. Section 4-8-110 of the Renton Municipal Code
provides further information on the appeal process.
DISCLAIMER: Excerpts from the Renton Municipal Code shown below may not contain the most
recently codified text. In such instances, code amendments implemented through this
Administrative Code Interpretation shall be construed to affect the current code and past/future
Administrative Code Interpretations not yet codified in the same manner as shown below.
Should any conflicts result the Administrator shall determine the effective code.
CODE
AMENDMENTS
NEEDED TO
IMPLEMENT
DETERMINATIONS:
4-2-120A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS (CN, CV, CA, & UC)
CN CV CA UC
BUILDING LIMITATIONS
Building
Orientation
All commercial
uses shall have
their primary
entrance and
shop display
window oriented
toward the street
frontage.
See urban design regulations in
RMC 4-3-100.
Commercial and civic uses shall
provide entry features on all
sides of a building facing a public
right-of-way or parking lot.
Except for unit lot subdivisions,
Tthe front entry of residential
See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-
100.
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CN CV CA UC
only uses shall be oriented to a
public or private street
developed to the required
standards in RMC 4-6-060.
4-7-090 UNIT LOT SUBDIVISIONS:
E. EXCEPTIONS:
3. Parking: The number of parking spaces required for attached dwellings
in the R-10, R-14, and RMF zones pursuant to RMC 4-4-080F10d, Parking
Spaces Required Based on Land Use, may be averaged and dispersed
among unit lots or within the parent site; however, at least one parking
space shall be provided within each unit lot.
F. UNIT LOT SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
5. Design and Open Space Standards: RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design
and Open Space Standards, as applied to the R-10 and R-14 zones shall
apply to unit lot subdivisions within the RMF and CV zones. Unit lot
subdivisions within the RMF and CV zones shall be exempt from RMC 4-3-
100, Urban Design Regulations.
STAFF CONTACT: Matt Herrera, Senior Planner X6593