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Home My WebLink AboutLUA16-000679_Report 1\ ~Q\~ ~~ \\ei'k Denis Law Mayor September 16, 2016 --·----------------------------·------····- Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 29, 2016: SEPA DETERMINATION: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) PROJECT NAME: Safe and Healthy Housing Renton PROJECT NUMBER: LUAlG-000679, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before S:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Elizabeth Higgins Senior Planner Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Ouwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: LEAD AGENCY: LUAlG-000679, ECF City of Renton, Community and Economic Development Department Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program requiring licensing of landlords and registration and inspection of residential rental units within the City of Renton. Citywide City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: Gregg Zimmer a , A Public Works De -, September 16, 2016 September2,2016 rh~Jlt I Date Rick M, Marshall, Administrator ,t--,/(,';g4.J.~~i4-t-(&4,.~~1--Cf-IZ · /{f e ly eymer, Administrator Date ;;:~7:~~ C.E. "Chip" VinTent, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Community Services Department Date ------.--.RentOil OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: Safe and Healthy Housing Renton PROJECT NUMBER: LUA16-000679, ECF LOCATION: Citywide DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM REQUIRING LICENSING OF LANDLORDS AND REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC} HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION PLEASE INCLUDE THE PROJECT NUMBER WHEN CALLING FOR PROPER FILE IDENTIFICATION. STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF KING } AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE Linda M Mills, being first duly sworn on oath that she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Renton Reporter a weekly newspaper, which newspaper is a legal newspaper of general circulation and is now and has been for more than six months 1rior to the date of publication hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continuously as a weekly newspaper in King County, Washington. The Renton Reporter has been approved as a Legal Newspaper by order of the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County. The notice in the exact form annexed was published in regular issues of the Renton Reporter (and not in supplement form) which was regularly distributed to its subscribers during the below stated period. The annexed notice, a: Public Notice was published on September 16, 2016. The full amount of the fee charged for said foregoing publication is the sum of $115.25. ;7 /:i#~·e'.tr #t~-L &Linda Mills Legal Advertising Representative, Renton Reporter :,,\\\, ,J!; ,, .... ~' ,;_\: ·O V////';, ~~~~~d cis 16th day of September, 2016. ~ 0~ •• ~:~;iJt:··i::"X~·:. ,.,,.,. .:,-~·..._';.;~ !;;,;. , .: :"rf ,.1r•. ~ :: (" Noi1'ri'i \ : ~ 'v Gale Gwin, Notary Public for the State of Washington, Residing in Puyallup, Washington ~ \ 1'1.le1.1C ; z : ,.<J>' :O-~ /"·.. .~.,./ ,__ 2 .,.,. "'!J: • •• p1J.n-'t·~:·· _;:.,,_0 ~ ,_, € •h ••• ~· .,,:F ........ ,,,, OF ,Ni'"'. ,,' i1111nn'\'\,\. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENT AL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determi- nation of Non-Significance (DNS), for a non-project action, following the optional DNA process in WAC 197-ll-355 for the following project under the authority of the Renton Munici- pal Code. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Safe and Heathy Housing Program LUA 16-000679 Location: Citywide non-project action. Program requiring land- lords to obtain City of Renton businesses licenses and registra- tion and inspection of residential rental units within the City of Renton Comments and Appeals of the DNS must be filed in \.Vritmg on or before 5:00 pm on Scpte-m- bcr JO, 2016 Comments on the above appt11.;a- tion must be submitted in writing to the Project Manager, Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner, CED - Planning Division, I 055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive addi- tional notification by mail, con- tact the Project Manager. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office. 425-430-6510. Published in Renton Reporter on September 16, 2016. #1698200 . Denis Law Mayor September 16, 2016 Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator Washington State Department of Ecology Environmental Review Section PO Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) THRESHOLD DETERMINATION Transmitted herewith is a copy of the Environmental Determination for the following project reviewed by the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) on August 29, 2016: SEPA DETERMINATION: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) Safe and Healthy Housing Renton LUA16-000679, ECF Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p,m, on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. Please refer to the enclosed Notice of Environmental Determination for complete details. If you have questions, please call me at (425) 430-6593. For the Environmental Review Committee, Elizabeth Higgins Senior Planner Enclosure cc: King County Wastewater Treatment Division Boyd Powers, Department of Natural Resources Karen Walter, Fisheries, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Melissa Calvert, Muckleshoot Cultural Resources Program Gretchen Kaehler, Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov Ramin Pazooki, WSDOT, NW Region Larry Fisher, WDFW Ouwamish Tribal Office US Army Corp. of Engineers DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL (SEPA) DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS} PROJECT NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROJECT NAME: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: LEAD AGENCY: LUA16-000679, ECF City of Renton, Community and Economic Development Department Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program requiring licensing of landlords and registration and inspection of residential rental units within the City of Renton. Citywide City of Renton Environmental Review Committee Department of Community & Economic Development The City of Renton Environmental Review Committee has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This Determination of Non-Significance is issued under WAC 197-11-340. Because other agencies of jurisdiction may be involved, the lead agency will not act on this proposal for fourteen (14) days. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. PUBLICATION DATE: DATE OF DECISION: SIGNATURES: Community Services Department September 16, 2016 September 2, 2016 C/-12 -/{I? Date Rick M. Marshall, Administrator '~:\7,~~~ C.E. "Chip'' Vin'ient, Administrator Department of Community & Economic Development Date 9/1z/1y Datil / ' ....... -------------R~. e--ntOil ® OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ISSUANCE OF A DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (DNS) POSTED TO NOTIFY INTERESTED PERSONS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECT NAME: PROJECT NUMBER: Safe and Healthy Housing Renton LUA16-000679, ECF LOCATION: Citywide DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM REQUIRING LICENSING OF LANDLORDS AND REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS WITHIN THE CITY OF RENTON. THE CITY OF RENTON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITIEE (ERC) HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED ACTION DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by City of RMC 4-8-110 and information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. IF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION IS APPEALED, A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE SET AND ALL PARTIES NOTIFIED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY OF RENTON, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT (425) 430-7200. DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTICE WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION PLEASE INCLUDE THE Pl{OJ~CT NUMBER WHEN C:A~UN.G•fORPR(JJ>El.{Fi~E lt>ENTIFICA,Ti()N. Department of Comr 1ity and Economic Development NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE RENTON, WASHINGTON The Environmental Review Committee has issued a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS), for a non-project action, following the optional DNA process in WAC 197-11-355 for the following project under the authority of the Renton Municipal Code. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Safe and Heathy Housing Program LUA16-000679 Location: Citywide non-project action. Program requiring landlords to obtain City of Renton businesses licenses and registration and inspection of residential rental units within the City of Renton. Comments and Appeals of the DNS must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 pm on September 30, 2016. Comments on the above application must be submitted in writing to the Project Manager, Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner, CED -Planning Division, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. If you have questions about this proposal, or wish to be made a party of record and receive additional notification by mail, contact the Project Manager. Appeals must be filed in writing together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner c/o City Clerk, City of Renton, 1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Hearing Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510. Publication Date: September 16, 2016 Denis Law Mayor September 16, 2016 Community & Economic Development C. E. "Chip" Vincent, Administrator City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton,WA 98057 SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL THRESHOLD (SEPAi DETERMINATION Safe and Healthy Housing Renton, LUA16-000679, ECF Dear City of Renton: This letter is written on behalf of the Environmental Review Committee (ERC) to advise you that they have completed their review of the subject project and have issued a threshold Determination of Non-Significance. Please refer to the enclosed ERC Report and Decision for more details. Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing on or before S:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016, together with the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the Renton City Clerk's Office, (425) 430-6510. If the Environmental Determination is appealed, a public hearing date will be set and all parties notified. If you have any questions or desire clarification of the above, please call me at (425) 430-6598. For the Environmental Review Committee, Elizabeth Higgins Senior Planner Enclosure 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov ENVIRONMENTAL R_. JEW (NON-PROJECT) Purpose of checklist: Governmental agencies use this checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further analyze the proposal. Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Please answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. You may need to consult with an agency specialist or private consultant for some questions. You may use "not applicable" or "does not apply" only when you can explain why it does not apply and not when the answer is unknown. You may also attach or incorporate by reference additional studies reports. Complete and accurate answers to these questions often avoid delays with the SEPA process as well as later in the decision- making process. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Instructions for Lead Agencies: Please adjust the format of this template as needed. Additional information may be necessary to evaluate the existing environment, all interrelated aspects of the proposal and an analysis of adverse impacts. The checklist is considered the first but not necessarily the only source of information needed to make an adequate threshold determination. Once a threshold determination is made, the lead agency is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the checklist and other supporting documents. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals (such as ordinances, regulations, plans and programs), complete the applicable parts of sections A and B plus the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET roR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). Please completely answer all questions that apply and note that the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proponent," and "affected geographic area," respectively. The lead agency may exclude (for non-projects) questions in Part B -Environmental Elements -that do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program 2. Name of applicant: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist July 2016 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: Elizabeth Higgins City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department 1055 5. Grady Way Renton WA 98057 4. Date checklist prepared: August 31, 2016 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Renton Community and Economic Development Department 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): Upon adoption of Renton Municipal Code regulations (November 2016) 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. None 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. N/A 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. None 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size ofthe project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) Registration of residential rental housing with an associated residential inspection program. 12. Location ofthe proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. Renton citywide 8. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description ofthe site: N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197·11·960} July 2016 Page2of 11 (circle one): Flat, rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other _____ _ N/A b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. N/A d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/ A 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during constructionL operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A 3. Water a. Surface Water: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/A 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197·11·960) July 2016 Paga3of 11 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. N/A b. Ground Water: 1) Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals ... ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size ofthe system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N/A 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A 3) Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity ofthe site? If so, describe. N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: N/A 4. Plants a. Check the types of vegetation found on the site: N/A __ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other __ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other __ shrubs __ grass SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page4of11 __ pasture __ crop or grain __ Orchards, vineyards or other permanent crops. __ wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other __ water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other __ other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A c. List threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. N/A 5. Animals a. List any birds and other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. N/A Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other ___ _ b. List any threatened and endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. N/A d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. N/A 6. Energy and Natural Resources It anticipated that the net result of implementation of the proposed program would result in more efficient use of energy and natural resources citywide. Residential rental units would be required to remediate conditions that result in loss of energy. a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 5 of 11 c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: N/A 7. Environmental Health It anticipated that the net result of implementation of the proposed program would result in an increase in environmental health citywide. Residential rental units would be required to correct conditions that result poor environmental health. a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A 1) Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N/A 2) Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. N/A 3) Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. N/A 4) Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 5) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indi- cate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. N/A b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 6 of 11 how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? N/A 1) Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: N/A c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. N/A i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: N/A L. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A m. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts to agricultural and forest lands of long- term commercial significance, if any: N/A 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, mid- dle, or low-income housing. N/A b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: There may be impacts to the cost of renting housing in Renton. If landlords invest in improving housing conditions at their rental units, they may need to recover costs of those improvements. Evidence in other cities with similar programs, however, indicates that housing costs are largely driven by market factors more than programs such as the one proposed. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197·11-960) July 2016 Page7of11 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N/A b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers ? If so, specifically describe. N/A b. Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. N/A c. Describe the methods used to assess the potential impacts to cultural and historic resources on or near the project site. Examples include consultation with tribes and the department of archeology and historic preservation, archaeological surveys, historic maps, GIS data, etc. N/A d. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page8of 11 N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many additional parking spaces would the completed project or non-project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian, bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A e. Will the project or proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? N/A g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe. N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. N/A b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. Ib_g_JQ_j N/A 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other~~~~~ N/A c. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. N/A SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197~11~960) July 2016 Paga 9 of 11 C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make.·its decision. . . Signature: C · ~ · \J ,c, .. sre--··-~-- Name of signee: Chip Vincent Position and Agency/Organization: Administrator, CED Date Submitted: 0 9/l2/2016 D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (IT IS NOT NECESSARY to use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal, or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; pro- duction, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? There would be no discharge to water or air; no production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; no production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: N/A 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? There would be no affect on plants, animals, fish, or marine life. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: N/A 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposal would not deplete energy or natural resources. It is anticipated that, as residential rental units are improved, i.e. insulated, with improved seals at doors and windows, repaired roofs, and have energy-efficent household appliances installed, they will be more energy efficient. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page 10 of 11 Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: N/A 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? There would be no affect on environmentally sensitive areas. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: N/A 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? There would be no affect on land and shoreline use. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: N/A 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? There would not be an increase in demand on transportation or public services and utilities. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: N/A 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. There would not be a conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for environmental protection. SEPA Environmental checklist (WAC 197-11-960) July 2016 Page11of11 DEPARTMENT OF COMML. TY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT ERC MEETING DA TE: Project Name: Project Number: Project Manager: Owner: Applicant: Contact: Project Location: Project Summary: Exist. Bldg. Area SF: Site Area: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: September 12, 2016 Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton LUA16-000679, ECF Elizabeth Higgins, Senior Planner N/A Community and Economic Development Department Angie Mathias, Planning Manager Renton Citywide Program requiring licensing of landlords and registration and inspection of residential rental units within the City of Renton. N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (footprint): N/A Proposed New Bldg. Area (gross): N/A N/A Total Building Area GSF: N/ A Staff Recommends that the Environmental Review Committee issue a Determination of Non-Significance (CNS). Citywide Renton Project Location Map LUA16-000679 Environmental Review Staff Report City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development SAFE AND HEAL THY HOUSING IN RENTON Environmental Review Committee Report LUA16-000679, ECF Report of September 12, 2016 Page 2 of 5 PART ONE: PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND The intent of the Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program is to ensure residential rental units meet standards generally deemed optimal for safe and healthy living environments. A ten year study of housing in the Sunset Area of the Renton Highlands indicates that conditions, particularly in the case of rental units, continue to deteriorate. This is also the case in other areas of the City. Renton's code compliance officers monitor conditions that may have an impact on safety and health, but generally only as they relate to the exterior of a building. In addition, the program historically has been "complaint driven" and, therefore, not proactive. In an effort to improve housing conditions in Renton, the Community and Economic Development Department (CED) has shifted its work from "complaint-based code enforcement" to "proactive code compliance." As an extension of this program, the Code Compliance Division proposed adoption of new standards for residential health and safety. Based on recommendations from the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, the standard principles are: • Moisture free, • Adequately ventilated, • Contaminant free, • Free of pests, • Clean, • Well-maintained, • Free of injury hazards, and • Thermally controlled . Safety standards include safe and secure access and presence of functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The next steps toward implementation of a Safe and Healthy Housing Program are: • Revisions to Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code adopting residential housing standards; • Activation of the feature in the City's Energov tracking system that will store landlord registration data. • Collection of data from the King County Tax Assessor and City of Renton Utility Billing Division related to property owners who own residential rental units in Renton. • Policy change requiring landlords to obtain City of Renton business licenses. • Establish an inspection cycle based on zip code areas. • Adoption of a schedule of registration and inspection fees. • Solicit contact information for qualified inspectors. • Provide training to City of Renton code compliance officers. • Develop administrative procedures for issuance of certificates of inspection and occupation. • Produce website with online registration form, instructions, FAQ, and education features in multiple languages. ERC Report WA16-000679_Sofe and Healthy Housing in Renton City of Renton Department of Communit'' & Economic Development SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING IN REN Report of September 12, 2016 I PART TWO: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Environmental Review Committee Report LUA16-000679, ECF Page 3 of 5 In compliance with RCW 43.21C.240, the following environmental (SEPA) review addresses only those project impacts that are not adequately addressed under existing development standards and environmental regulations. A. Environmental Threshold Recommendation Based on analysis of probable impacts from the proposal, staff recommends that the Responsible Officials: Issue a DNS with a 14-day Appeal Period. B, Mitigation Measures No mitigation required. C. Exhibits Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 City Zip Code Map Environmental Checklist D. Environmental Impacts The Proposal was circulated and reviewed by various City Departments and Divisions to determine whether the applicant has odequotely identified and addressed environmental impacts anticipated to occur in conjunction with the proposed development. Staff reviewers have identified that the proposal is likely to have the following probable impacts: 1. Earth Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 2. Air Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 3. Water a. Wetland, Streams, Lakes Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable b. Ground Water Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable ERC Report LUA16-000679_Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development SAFE AND HEAL THY HOUSING IN RENTON Report of September 12, 2016 c. Storm Water Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 4. Vegetation Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 5. Wildlife Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 6. Energy and Natural Resources Environmental Review Committee Report LUAl6-000679, £CF Page 4 of 5 Impacts: The Safe and Healthy Housing Program will result in reduced energy consumption and less use of natural resources throughout Renton. No negative impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 7. Environmental Health a. Environmental Health Hazards Impacts: It is anticipated that the Safe and Healthy Housing Program will result in healthier living environments throughout Renton. No negative impacts are anticipated. Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable b. Noise Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 8. Aesthetics Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 9. Light and Glare Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable ERC Report LUA16-000679_Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton City of Renton Department of Commun Economic Development SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING IN RENTON Report of September 12, 2016 10. Parks and Recreation Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 11. Historic and Cultural Preservation Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 12. Transportation Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 13. Fire & Police Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 14. Public Services Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable 15. Utilities Impacts: None anticipated Mitigation Measures: None required Nexus: Not applicable E. Comments of Reviewing Departments Environmental Review Committee Report LUA16·000679, ECF Page5of5 The proposal has been circulated to City Department and Division Reviewers. Copies of all Review Comments are contained in the Official File and may be attached to this report. The Environmental Determination decision will become final if the decision is not appealed within the 14-day appeal period (RCW 43.21.C.075(3); WAC 197-11-680). Environmental Determination Appeal Process: Appeals of the environmental determination must be filed in writing together with the required fee to: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, on or before 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2016. RMC 4-8-110 governs appeals to the Hearing Examiner and additional information regarding the appeal process may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office, Renton City Hall -7th Floor, (425) 430-6510. ERC Report LUA16-000679_Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton .i ' -·· I 980j~ a, ~ L: a, 0 0.5 '° 1 June 22, 2011 EXHIBIT 1 SE 164_!!!_3 ___ _ w <n w "' f ' "' < > -0 <( C £i g , a, ;(: or,1117), se--98'006 r·-··-.. _ [._ .. _ I lssaqt\ialil I>., I 98027 '- L .::-: ---=----~--- Rd Lak~e Renton Zip Codes .... -... D L_ .. J City Limits PAA Boundary DEPARTMENT OF COMI "ITV AND ECONOMIC DEVELut'MENT -------... Renton 8 Planning Division LAND USE PERMIT MASTER APPLICATION PROPERTY OWNER(S) PROJECT INFORMATION NAME: Citvwide PROJECT OR DEVELOPMENT NAME: Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton ADDRESS: PROJECT/ADDRESS(S)/LOCATION AND ZIP CODE: Renton Citywide CITY: ZIP: Renton TELEPHONE NUMBER: KING COUNTY ASSESSOR'S ACCOUNT NUMBER($): N/A APPLICANT (if other than owner) NAME: Community and Economic Development EXISTING LAND USE(S): N/A Deoartment COMPANY (if applicable): PROPOSED LAND USE(S): N/A Citv of Renton ADDRESS: Renton City Hall 1055 South Gradv Wav EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION: N/A PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION CITY: ZIP: (if applicable) N/A Renton 98057 TELEPHONE NUMBER: EXISTING ZONING: N/A CONTACT PERSON PROPOSED ZONING (if applicable): N/A NAME: SITE AREA (in square feet): N/A Elizabeth Hinnins City of Renton SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PUBLIC ROADWAYS TO BE COMPANY (if applicable): Community and Economic DEDICATED: N/A Development Department ADDRESS: Renton City Hall, Sixth Floor 1055 South Gradv Wav SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS: N/A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN UNITS PER NET CITY: ZIP: ACRE (if applicable) N/A Renton 98178 TELEPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS: NUMBER OF PROPOSED LOTS (if applicable) 425-430-6581 N/A ehiggins@rentonwa.gov NUMBER OF NEW DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): N/A 1 C:\Users\smirante\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0ut1ook\L40R7P1D\Master Application (002).docRev: 08/2015 IOJECT INFORMATION (ct inued) ,--~-----------~ NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (if applicable): PROJECT VALUE: N/A N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A IS THE SITE LOCATED IN ANY TYPE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY CRITICAL AREA, PLEASE INCLUDE SQUARE FOOTAGE (if applicable): SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF PROPOSED NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A SQUARE FOOTAGE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS TO REMAIN (if applicable): N/A NET FLOOR AREA ON NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (if applicable): N/A NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES TO BE EMPLOYED BY THE NEW PROJECT (if applicable): N/A 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA ONE 0 AQUIFIER PROTECTION AREA TWO D FLOOD HAZARD AREA D GEOLOGIC HAZARD D HABITAT CONSERVATION D SHORELINE STREAMS & LAKES D WETLANDS LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. __ sq.ft. (Attach legal description on separate sheet with the following information included) SITUATE IN THE QUARTER OF SECTION __ ,TOWNSHIP __ , RANGE __ , IN THE CITY OF RENTON, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP I, (Print Name/s) __ , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that I am (please check one) D the current owner of the property involved in this application or D the authorized representative to act for a corporation {please attach proof of authorization) and that the foregoing statements and answers herein contained and the information herewith are in all respects true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Owner/Representative Date Signature of Owner/Representative Date STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss COUNTY OF KING ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that signed this instrument and acknowledge it to be his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purpose mentioned in the instrument. Dated Notary Public in and for the State of Washington Notary (Print): My appointment expires: 2 C:\Users\smirante\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.0utlook\L40R7P1D\Master Application (002).docRev: 08/2015 Intent Project Summary -------Renton® Community & Economic Development The Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton program was first proposed in 2015. The current recommended program is the result of comments received by the Planning and Development Committee (two meetings), the Planning Commission (several meetings), City of Renton staff, landlords and other members of the community. A ten year study of housing in the Sunset Area of the Renton Highlands indicates that conditions, particularly in the case of rental units, continue to deteriorate. This is also the case in other areas of the City. Renton is not unique in this regard. Several cities in Washington have adopted programs in an attempt to rectify this situation. The State of Washington has adopted RCW 59.18.125, a supplement to the Landlord Tenant Act (Title 59 RCW) that addresses such programs. "Inspections by local municipalities" regulates the frequency of inspections, number of rental properties to be inspected, notice of inspection, appeals, and penalties. Renton's code enforcement officers monitor conditions that may have an impact on health, but generally only as they relate to the exterior of a building. An example would be broken windows or doors. If a resident invites the code enforcement officer into the building and requests an inspection, interior issues may be addressed. When the resident is a tenant with a landlord who has refused to correct a perceived problem, however, they may fear reprisals in the form of rent increase or eviction. In an effort to improve housing conditions in Renton, the Community and Economic Development Department (CED) has shifted its work from "complaint-based code enforcement" to "proactive code compliance." As an extension of this program, the Code Compliance Division proposed adoption of-new standards for residential health and safety. Based on recommendations from the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health, the standard principles are: • Moisture free, • Adequately ventilated, • Contaminant free, • Free of pests, • Clean, • Well-maintained, • Free of injury hazards, and • Thermally controlled . August 30, 2016 Page 2 of 2 Safety standards include safe and secure access and presence of functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Based on the comments received, as mentioned above, staff recommends new procedures to register landlords and their properties; establish cyclical, area wide inspections; and issue Certificates of Occupancy when units pass inspection. If adopted, the "Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton" program will require the following: • Revisions to Title IV of the Renton Municipal Code adopting residential housing standards based on those recommended by the National Center for Healthy Housing. • Activation of the feature in the City's Energov tracking system that will store landlord registration data. • Collection of data from the King County Tax Assessor and City of Renton Utility Billing Division related to property owners who own residential rental units in Renton. • Revise policy to require landlords to obtain business licenses. • Establish an inspection cycle based on zip code areas. • Adoption of a schedule of registration and inspection fees. • Solicit contact information for qualified inspectors. • Provide training to City of Renton code compliance officers. • Develop administrative procedures for issuance of certificates of inspection and occupation. • Adopt a vacant/foreclosed property registration system to identify and contact people/entities responsible for the upkeep of properties in Renton. • Produce website with online registration form, instructions, FAQ, and education features in multiple languages. Scope and Timing The Safe and Healthy Housing Program would be applicable citywide. Business licenses and unit registration would be required upon adoption of Renton Municipal Code regulations. Inspections and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy would be phased in based on City of Renton zip codes, as follows: Zip Code 98056 98057/98178 98058/98059 98055/98031 Year Inspection Required 2017 2018 2019 2020 Project Proposal ----Renton 0 Community & Economic Development Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program I. Overview The health of a community is reflected in the condition of the physical and social environment within which its citizens reside. Low income people, people of color, children, and older adults are more likely to live in substandard rental homes that are in poor condition, resulting in potential long-term harm to the health of those community members. The SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING FOR RENTON, Residential Rental Registration and Inspection Program institutes tactics employed by a growing number of cities to ensure rental housing is maintained to uniform standards. Programs such as Safe and Healthy Housing for Renton are regulated by the State of Washington, RCW 59.18.125. II. Program The Program consists of several components: • Business licensing for property owners who provide residential rentals • Residential Rental Registration • Health and Safety Inspections • Certification of Compliance • Appeal Procedures Ill. Administration of Program The Safe and Healthy Housing in Renton Program will be primarily administered by the Community and Economic Development Department, although other City departments will be responsible for aspects Of the program. CEO will continue the public outreach, community engagement, and information distribution of the program begun prior to adoption. Information on the City website and online forms will be the responsibility of CED. CEO will oversee the registration and inspection programs, collect fees, and issue Certificates of Inspection and of Occupancy. The Business License Division of the Finance Department will issue business licenses to property owners wishing to rent residential units in the City of Renton. The IT Division will monitor the use of the Energov tracking system. The Utility Billing Division will assist with sending information and identifying properties that have rental units. The Office of the City Clerk will oversee the appeal process. September 1, 2016 Page 2 of 14 IV. Business License Every business operating in, or conducting business within the City of Renton limits, is required to annually register and obtain a general business license. Upon adoption of this Program, property owners who provide residential rental units within the City of Renton must obtain a general business license. All requirements for business licenses, as per Renton Municipal Code 5-5-3, shall apply. Prior to adoption of this program the requirement for businesses licenses had not been enforced for residential rental businesses. A change of policy (in process) is required to enforce this existing regulation. The business license is non·transferable upon sale of residential rental property. V. Registration All property owners who rent residential dwelling units not exempted from the program will be required to register all rental units, with the following exceptions: • Units unavailable for rent; • Single room rental within a residence also occupied by the property owner; • Residences occupied by family members of property owner; • Accommodations for transient guests for which Lodging Tax is applicable (hotels, motels, inns, etc.); • Housing units in hospitals, hospice and community·care facilities, retirement or nursing homes, and extended care facilities subject to regulation by state licensing requirements; • Rental units that a government agency or authority owns, operates or manages, or that are specifically exempted from municipal regulation by state or federal law or administrative regulation. (Exemption applies until such ownership is discontinued); • Units that receive funding or subsidies from the federal. state, or a local government and are inspected at least every three years as a requirement of the funding or subsidy. (A copy of the inspection must be provided to the administrating department); and • Emergency or temporary shelters and transitional housing. Change of ownership requires reregistration, but not reinspection, of all units. The registration requirement is applicable to residential rental units regardless of the land use zone within which they are located. September 1, 2016 Page 3 of 14 Registration information must be updated annually when fees are due. Information required includes: • Current contact information, including during emergencies, for property owner; • Current contact information, including during emergencies, for agent, manager, and/or applicant if different from property owner; • Primary contact for Safe and Healthy Housing Program communication; • Contact information provided to tenant to report need for repairs, etc.; • Address and tax assessor number of all property where rental unit or units is/are located; • Number of applicable dwelling units; • Type of rental unit (i.e. single family, apartment) • Number of bedrooms in each rental unit; • Number of occupants allowed per unit; • Inspection preference (City inspection, Contractor inspection, Undecided) • Declaration of compliance with Renton Municipal Code requirements. VI. Record and Data Storage and Program Monitoring The City of Renton permit tracking system, Energov, will be used to record residential rental registration information. As the program is further implemented, it will store relevant data including date of registration, fee payments, inspector assignment, date and result of inspection, date of issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, appeals and other related actions, and renewal date. VII. Identification of Residential Rental Properties and Registration of Property Owners Citywide notification of the requirement to obtain a business license and register residential rental units will be done by several methods; distribution of notices with utility bills, publication in the Renton Reporter and Seattle Times, multiple social media outlets (closed circuit television announcements, city Facebook page and website, etc.). It is anticipated some, although certainly not all, property owners will contact the City to meet the new requirements. Simultaneously with "voluntary" registrations, identification of property owners not occupying residential units will take place through several avenues. These will include utility billing records and information available from the King County Tax Assessor's Office. VIII. Fees It is intended that the Safe and Healthy Housing Program be revenue generating only to extent that it is ultimately fiscally self-sustaining. While this may require adjustments to the fee schedule in the future, at the present time the following are proposed fees: September 1, 2016 Page 4 of 14 Business License fee Registration fee Inspection by City fee Rei nspection by City fee Inspection by Contractor IX. Inspections and Reinspections $150/year 1-4 dwelling unit(s) $12/each/year 5 -24 dwelling units $10/each/year 25 or more dwelling units $8/each/year Communal residence $20/each/year Initial inspection $50/each First reinspection $90/each Second reinspection $125/each Third reinspection $200/each Administration Fee to City $40/each Upon adoption of the Safe and Healthy Housing Program, all residential rental units within the City will be inspected. The inspection element of the program will be phased in over a four-year period. The phasing will be geographically-based with "zones" created according to zip codes, as follows: Zone Zip Code Year Initial lns~ection Reguired A 98056 2017 B 98057/98178 2018 C 98058/98059 2019 D 98055/98031 2020 Following initial inspection of all registered units, reinspections will occur on a rotating schedule so that all units within a given zone that are subject to inspections are reinspected every four years. The determining factors for potential reinspections shall be as follows: • For properties having 1 to 20 units, no more than 4 units shall be required to be reinspected, as long as the inspected units do not have conditions that endanger or impair the health and safety of a tenant. • For properties having 21 or more units, no more than twenty percent of the units on the rental property, rounded up to the next whole number, to a maximum of fifty units, may be selected by the City to be reinspected, as long as the inspected units do not have conditions that endanger or impair the health and safety of a tenant. • If a property owner is required to provide a Certificate of Compliance for a representative sample of units on the property and a selected unit fails the inspection, September 1, 2016 Page 5 of 14 the City may require up to one hundred percent of the units on the property to provide a Certificate of Compliance. • Following the mandatory initial inspection and issuance of Certificate of Compliance for all units, inspections shall be required no more than every 4 years, with the following exceptions: o Any unit or building with an issued code violation may be inspected within the 4 year timeframe; and o Those units or buildings for which there has been receipt of a verified complaint based on a health or safety issue may be inspected within the 4 year timeframe. • Four-year reinspections shall be based on zones, with each zone subject to inspection once every four years. X. Inspectors For residential rental units without previous documented code violations, property owners shall have the option of having rental units inspected by either a City Inspector or a private inspection contractor. If units have had previous documented code compliance violations or life-safety damage (i.e. building fires) inspections must be by a City Inspector. All inspectors must be certified. Certification may be as an architect, home inspector, structural pest inspector, or building inspector. Private inspection contractors must be selected from a list provided by the City of Renton. XI. Minimum Standards Implementation of a Safe and Healthy Housing Program in Renton requires revisions to Title IV, Chapter 5 of the Renton Municipal Code, "Building and Fire Prevention Standards." The residential rental housing standards proposed to be adopted are based on recommends by the National Center for Healthy Housing (National Healthy Housing Standard, American Public Health Association, 2011). These standards are proposed to be incorporated into RMC 4·5-130, "International Property Maintenance Code," as previously adopted with amendments, additions, and exceptions as noted below. 4-5-130 INlUNATIQNAb PROPERTY MAINTENANCE =STA@ARDS: A. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED: The 2015 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is adopted as amended, added to, or excepted in this title, and shall be applicable within the City, except Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, and Sections ~03l ~9~ ~o8r and 507, which are ~ot ~dopted. The " Commented [EH1]: "Swlmmln1 Pools, Spas. and Hot Tubs" ~ Commented [EH2]: "Handrails and Guardr.1111$" -Commented [EH3]: "Rubbish and Garba111• · Commented (EH4]: "Storm Dr.alna,:e" September 1, 2016 Page 6 of 14 Construction Administrative Code, as set forth in RMC 4-5-060, shall be used in place of IPMC Chapter 1, Scope and Administration. (Ord. 5710, 4-14-2014; Ord. 5810, 7-11-2016} B. AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CO.DE: The following amendments to the Code are hereby adopted: 1 ... se~~ion 301.2 is an:-i~nded to read as follows: ._Re5pe~~i~i_lityRe~p~n~_ibilities: The_o_wne~ ~f_t~~ pr~r:nJses shall maintain the interior and exterior of structures and e4ef.i..e.f:.-surrounding property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to rent or otherwise occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this section. The occupant shall properly use and operate the dwelline unit and owner-supplied fixtures and facilities controlled by the by the occupant in order to mJint.a_1r:L? safe and healthy environment within the dwelling unit, and report unsafe or unhealthy conditions including ma!functing appliances, leaks, and other problems requiring repair to the owner in J timely manner. 301.2.1 The owner shalt ensure the collection of trash and rec~lables and provide and maintain trash containers, bulk storage containers, recycl1 ng ccmtainers, and areas where the containers are stored. 301.2.2 The owner shall maintain the building arnj_prerr1;')P'.:> tu keep pests from entering the building and dwelling units, inspect and monitor fo( pests and eliminate pest infestation in accordance with integrated pest management_n_ielhods. 301.2.3 The owner shall provide occupants with Jt lc.:ist 48 hours written notice of the planned use of a chemical agent such as a pesticide or her~icicle. the date and location of application, and a copy of the warning label. 301.2.4 The owner shall investigate occupant reports of.unsafe or unhealthy conditions, respond in writing and make needed repairs in a ti1_1_wlv. nJ~_rmr~;. 301.2.5 The occupant shall place trash and recyclable_'~ in_the dJJpropriate containers. 301.2.6 The occupant shall work with the owner to ensure pest tree conditions in accordance with integrated pest management. . ~ {Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body ((allbr1), 12 pt, Font , color: Gray-BO% _. ~ . i Formatted: Font: Bold -1 Formatted: Font: Bok:! · ~ Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5" September 1, 2016 Page 7 of 14 301.2.7 lfthe occupant's action leads to pooling of water or another excessive moisture problem inside the dwelling unit. including mold ~mcj J!.<lL\.!_<:'c\'! ~'.a used by conditions under the control of the occupant, the occupant shall clean uo and dry out the area in a timely manner. 2. Subsection 301.3, Vacant buildings and land, is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following: _301.3 Vi!c51nt b_u_!l~inss: Al_! ~~-c~nt bu~l~ine:s an~ prernises thereof ~n_ust comply with this • ~ --1L•_o_,.,._....,_,_Fon_t_, '°-"---------~ Code. Vacant buildings shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem, negatively impact the surrounding neighborhood, or otherwise adversely affect the public health, safety or quality of life. 301.3.1 Appearance: All vacant buildings must appear to be occupied, or appear able to be occupied with little or no repairs. 301.3.2 Security: All vacant buildings must be secured against outside entry at all times. Security shall be by the normal building amenities such as windows and doors having adequate strength to resist intrusion. All doors and windows must remain locked. There shall be at least one operable door into every building and into each housing unit. Exterior walls and roofs must remain intact without holes. 301.3.2.1 Architectural (cosmetic) structural panels: Architectural structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings provided they are cut to fit the opening and match the characteristics of the building. Architectural panels may be of exterior grade finished plywood or Medium Density Overlaid plywood (MOO) that is painted to match the building exterior or covered with a reflective material such as plexi·glass. Exception: Untreated plywood or similar structural panels may be used to secure windows, doors and other openings for a maximum period of thirty (30) days. 301.3.2.2 Security fences: Temporary construction fencing may be used for a maximum period of thirty (30) days as a method to secure a building from entry. 301.3.3 Weather protection: The exterior roofing and siding shall be maintained as required in section 304. September 1, 2016 Page 8 of 14 301.3.4 Fire Safety: 301.3.4.1 Fire protection systems: All fire suppression and alarms systems, including carbon monoxide detectors, shall be maintained in a working condition and inspected as required bY the Fire Department. ~Ord. 5806, 6-20-2016) 301.3.4.2 Flammable liquids: No vacant building or premises or portion thereof shall be used for the storage of flammable liquids or other materials that constitute a safety or fire hazard. 301.3.4.3 Combustible materials: All debris, combustible materials, litter and garbage shall be removed from vacant buildings, their accessory buildings and adjoining yard areas. The building and premises shall be maintained free from such items. 301.3.4.3 Fire inspections: Periodic Fire Department inspections may be required at intervals set forth by the Fire Chief. (Ord. 5806, 6-20-2016) 301.3.5 Plumbing fixtures: Plumbing fixtures connected to an approved water system, an approved sewage system, or an approved natural gas utility system shall be installed in accordance with applicable codes and be maintained in sound condition and good repair or removed and the service terminated in the manner prescribed by applicable codes. 301.3.5.1 Freeze protection: The building's water systems shall be protected from freezing. 301.3.6 Electrical: Electrical service lines, wiring, outlets or fixtures not installed or maintained in accordance with applicable codes shall be repaired, removed or the electrical services terminated to the building in accordance with applicable codes. 301.3.7 Heating: Heating facilities or heating equipment in vacant buildings shall be removed, rendered inoperable, or maintained in accordance with applicable codes. 301.3.8 Interior floors: If a hole in a floor presents a hazard, the hole shall be covered and secured with three~quarter inch (3/4") plywood, or a material of equivalent strength, cut to overlap the hole on all sides by at least six inches (6"). -1 Commented [EHS]: Revise ordinance accordin1;lv September 1, 2016 Page 9 of 14 301.3.9 Termination of utilities: The code official may, by written notice to the owner and to the appropriate water, electricity or gas utility, request that water, electricity, or gas service to a vacant building be terminated or disconnected. 301.3.9.1 Restoration of service: If water, electricity or gas service has been terminated or disconnected pursuant to section 301.3.9, no one except the utility may take any action to restore the service, including an owner or other private party requesting restoration of service until written notification is given by the code official that service may be restored. 301.3.10 Notice to person responsible: The code official may inspect the building and premises whenever the code official has reason to believe that a building is vacant, subject to a duly issued court warrant, if there is a present danger, or under the ~erms of the City's community caretaking functionl ~f.t~e code official determ~~.e_s that a vacant building violates any provision of this section, the code official shall notify in writing the owner of the building or real property upon which the building is located, or other person responsible, of the violations and required corrections and shall be given a time frame to comply. 301.3.10.1 Alternate requirements: The requirements and tirne frames of this section may be modified under an approved Plan of Action. Within thirty (30) days of notification that a building or real property upon which the building is located is in violation of this section, an owner may submit a written Plan of Action for the code official to review and approve if found acceptable. A Plan of Action may allow: 1) Extended use of non~archltectural panels. 2) Extended use of temporary security fencing. 3) Extended time before the demolition of a building is required. 4) For substandard conditions to exist for a specific period of time, provided the building is secured in an approved manner. When considering a Plan of Action, the building official shall take into consideration the magnitude of the violation and the impact to the neighborhood. ·{ Commented [EH&]: Where is this found? September 1, 2016 Page 10 of 14 301.3.11 Enforcement: Violations of this section shall be enforced according to the provisions and procedures of RM( 1-3-2 and subject to the monetary penalties contained therein. 301.3.11.1 Abatement: A building or structure accessory thereto that remains vacant and open to entry after the required compliance date is found and declared to be a public nuisance. The code official is hereby authorized to summarily abate the violation by closing the building to unauthorized entry. The costs of abatement shall be a lien against the real property and may be collected from the owner in the manner provided by law. 301.3.11.2 Unsafe buildings and equipment: Any vacant building or equipment therein declared unsafe is subject to the provisions of RMC 4-5-060 and the demolition provisions of RMC 4-5-060. (Ord. 5676, 12-3-2012) 3. Section 302.4 ls amended to read as follows: Weeds: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches in height on development property or twenty-four inches (24") in height on vacant land. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. "Noxious weeds" shall be defined as those plants included on a list of r,oxious plants as adopted by the county, state, or federal government. We Gs shll h, rirriAeel as all gFasses, aAA~al r=ilaRts aF18 vegetatieA, etRer t~aA trees er -5-f'-.-ftl-t+,--J¥-C+, · EieEI, Re\•1e>,1er, tRis terFA sFlall Rat iAEl~Ele rnlti'•ate8 fls.,•ers aA9 gareleAs. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to the provisions of RMC 1-3-2, Civil Enforcement of Code. 4. Section 304 Exterior Structure is amended as follov,1s. 304.20 Solid Waste: Every dwelling unit shall have adequate facilities for temporary storage of trash and recyclable materials. 5. Section 305 Interior Structure is amended as fo!lov(i_: 305.1 General: The interior of a structure and eguipme11t r~erein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary coodition. ~verv owner of a structure September 1, 2016 Page 11 of 14 containing residential rental units shall maintain in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared public areas of the structure and exterior property. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure that they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. 305.1.2 Every plumbing fixture, pipe, chimney. flue anci everv other piece of equipment or utility shall be installed and maintained in conformance vvith applicable statutes, ordinances, and regulations. 305. 7 Kitchen: Every dwelling unit shall have a kitchen ~uipoed with the following: 1. Kitchen sink in good working condition, properly connected to heated and unheated water supplies and waste pipes. Any provider;l __ c:.9_rr:iponents of the sink shall be in good working condition and properly connected. 2. A range for cooking food. The range shall be,_QiQP~i.J.Y.J.DSt,1lled with all necessary connections for safe and efficient operation and shall be r1aintained in good working condition. 3. A refrigerator with a freezer. The refrigerator s'l311 be in good working condition, of sufficient size to store occupants' food that rE\1~-!lCt'.s_ refrigeration, and capable of maintaining a temperature less than 41 degree5 F. but more than 32 degrees F. The freezer section shall be capable of maintaining ,1 hc_rnp,;crature below O degrees F. 4. A kitchen floor in good condition with a sealed water resistant. nonabsorbent, and cleanable surface. 305.8 Bathroom: Every dwelling unit shall have a private bathroom equipped with the following: 1. A toilet in good working condition that is sea'ed to the waste pipe and affixed to the floor and properly connected to both the dwt>ll1rirz's water supply and a waste pipe leading to an approved sewage system or private was1e disposal system. 2. A sink in good working condition, with a stable connection to the wall or secure attachment to the floor that is properly connected to the heated and unheated potable water supply and a sealed trap leading_lQ_~_°i0'? __ s\(:' p1_ge. { Formatted: Indent: Lett: 0.5'' September 1, 2016 Page 12 of 14 3. A bathtub or shower in good working condition that is properly connected to the heated and unheated potable water supply and a waste Q~ 4. Cleanable nonabsorbent water-resistant material on floor surfaces. 305.9 Safety and Personal Security: The following are required for safety and personal security: 1. Every dwelling unit shall have at least two mca ns of egress without having to pass through another dwelling unit. 2. Windows and doors shall have locks on the interior side. 3. Smoke alarm shall be mounted on the ceilino: outside each sleeping area and on each level of the building with the exception 9f pc1_·.,,_,-l_~i:;..Qs and uninhabitable attics. 4. A carbon monoxide alarm shall be provided qut<:.id_t1__g~r;J1 __ sleeping area and on every floor. 5. Battery-operated alarms and the battery backup for harJwired smoke alarms shall be powered with long-lasting batteries. 6. All alarm systems shall be functioning. 7. Alternative visual notification system shall [lf' providedJ~r hearing-impaired occupants. 8. Each dwelling unit shall have at least one lO·pCL:rid l:o)s ABC-rated fire extinguisher in good working condition, readily accessible in or near the kitchen. 305.10 Electrical System: Every dwelling unit shall ha•;e electric service, outlets, and fixtures that are grounded and installed properly mc1int!'!_ln,g_c:I_ in good and safe working condition, and connected to a source of electric power. T emoor ary wiring or extension cords shall not be used as permanent wiring. 305.11 Heating System: Every dwelling unit shall have a p_c_g_p~rly installed heating system in good and safe working condition that ls capabl_e of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms. 1 Formatted: Indent: Left: o.s· ___ _] §matted: Indent: Left: 0.5'' September 1, 2016 Page 13 of 14 305.12 Air Sealing: Openings into dwellings and dwelling unih shall be sealed to limit uncontrolled air movement. 305.13 Interior Moisture Prevention and Control· Sur·faces and surface coverings, such as but not limited to carpet, wood, cellulose insu!ation, and paper, paint, and other wall coverings, including paper-faced gypsum board, s_hall hdve nu ::.1gns of visible mold growth or chronic or persistent excessive dampness or moisture. 4. Section 308 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with a new Section 308 Residential Outdoor Storage, which shall read as follows: 308 Residential Outdoor Storage; 308.1 Purpose: The purpose of this section is to define and regulate the outdoor storage of materials on residential property while maintaining the character and use intended for single family residential neighborhoods. For purposes of this section, residentially zoned property is any property zoned RC, Rl, R4~ or R8. 308.2 Allowed residential outdoor storage: For RC and Rl zoned properties, a maximum of 400 square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R4...B.§.. and R8 zoned properties, a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. 308.3 Prohibited areas for outdoor storage; Outdoor storage is prohibited on residentially zoned property in the following areas: Front yards Side yards Slopes greater than 15% Designated open spaces or restricted areas Critical areas, including wetland, streams and associated buffer areas 308.4 Emergency access: Outdoor storage areas shall not prevent emergency access to the residential structure or any other building. September 1, 2016 Page 14 of 14 308.5 Business related storage: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall not be owned by or used in any business or industry including a home occupation business. 308.6 Height limitations: Materials stored outdoors on residentially zoned properties shall be neatly stacked and not exceed a height of six feet (6'). Tarps may not be utilized for screening outdoor storage. 308.7 Firewood: Firewood must be split, neatly stacked, and intended for use on the premises on which it is stored. Tarps may be used to protect firewood. 308.8 Membrane structures: Membrane structures are considered outdoor storage, and subject to the location restrictions in section 308.3. Such structures shall not exceed two hundred (200} square feet in area. Membrane structures shall be immediately removed or repaired in the event of disrepair or in the event of damage caused by weather, fire, collision, accident or other forms of damage. Tarps and makeshift covers are prohibited for this use. 308.9 Prohibited materials: Shipping containers and other similar storage units do not qualify as accessory buildings on residentially zoned properties, and are prohibited. Hazardous materials are also prohibited for outdoor storage on residentially zoned properties. (Ord. 5710, 4-14-2014) C. COPY ON FILE: At least one (1) copy of the adopted edition of the International Property Maintenance Code shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk. (Ord. 5549, 8-9-2010)