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PREAPPLICATION MEETING FOR
Renton Top of the Hill Quality Produce
5325 NE 4th St
PRE 24-000291
October 3, 2024
Contact Information:
Planner: Jill Ding, 425-430-6598, jding@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Yong Qi, 425-430-7439, yqi@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425.276.9582, cthomas@RentonRFA.org
Building Department Reviewer: Rob Shuey, 206.550.8523, rshuey@rentonwa.gov
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference. Consider giving
copies to engineers, architects, and contractors who will work on the project. You will need to
submit an PDF copy of this packet when you apply for land use and/or environmental permits.
When the project application is ready for submittal, you may email the project planner to start
the prescreen process. Similarly, you may contact the assigned planner if there are any
questions regarding submittal requirements.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on the
proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The applicant is
cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and the pr oposal will be
formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of project submittal. The
information contained in this summary is subject to modification and/or concurrence by
official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Planning Director, Development Services
Director, Development Engineering Director, Department of Community & Economic
Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 3rd, 2024
June 20, 2011
TO: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
FROM: Yong Qi, Civil Engineer III
SUBJECT: Demolition and Rebuilt of Arson Damaged Produce Stand
5325 NE 4th St, Renton, WA
PRE24-000291
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-
binding and may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official city decision-makers. Review
comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by
City staff or made by the applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcels #
0847100014 & 0847100016. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made
to the City of Renton by the applicant.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Water service for this area is provided by King County Water District 90. A copy of the approved
KC water district 90 water plan shall be provided to the City prior to building permit approval.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Sewer service is provided by City of Renton.
2. There is an existing 8-inch PVC gravity sewer main and associated sewer manholes onsite (Record
Dwg: S-315502).
3. The existing fire damaged building is currently serviced with a 6-inch sewer stub to the north of
the building (Facility ID No. SLAT-06279).
4. Prior to the building demolition, City staff will conduct an inspection on the existing side sewer
and temporarily plug the inlet at the sewer manhole. A separate sewer permit is required and will
be created during the building demolition permit application.
5. If the applicant proposes to demo the fire damaged building to existing concrete slab, the existing
sewer stub shall be cut and capped at the service line adjacent to the building. The existing sewer
stub shall be CCTV’d and if found acceptable of the condition to the sewer department, can be re-
used to serve the rebuilt building. If proposed, all new side sewers and sewer stubs shall conform
to the standards in RMC 4-6-040 and City of Renton Standard Details.
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6. The existing on- and off-site sewer main and manholes shall be protected during the building’s
demolition.
7. If not equipped with one, any commercial kitchen will require a grease trap/grease interceptor.
8. The development will be subject to a wastewater system development charge (SDC) fee if
upgrading of domestic water meter is proposed. SDC fee for sewer is based on the size of the
new domestic water to serve the project. Current fees can be found in the 2024 Development
Fees Document on the City’s website. Fees will be charged based on the rate at the time of
construction permit issuance.
a. The current sewer fee for a 1-inch meter is $3,650.00 per meter.
b. SDC fees are payable at construction permit issuance.
c. A credit of the SDC in the amount equal to the SDC fee for the size of the previous water
meter will be applied.
d. The full fee schedule can be found at:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=1&repo=Cityo
fRenton.
SURFACE WATER
1. There are existing private 12-inch stormwater main, catch basins, and a stormwater detention
vault located onsite (Record Dwg: R-315507).
2. The existing on- and off-site stormwater facilities (i.e., stormwater main, catch basins and
detention vault) shall be protected during demolition of the fire damaged building.
3. Erosion control measures to meet the City requirements shall be provided.
4. The current City of Renton Surface Water Standard Plans that shall be used in all onsite drainage
submittals. The current City of Renton Standard details are available online at the City of Renton
website:
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=990403&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton.
TRANSPOTATION
1. In accordance with RMC 4-6-060, if the site improvements and/or proposed building additions
exceed an overall valuation of $175,000, the project site(s) shall be required to meet the City’s
Complete Streets Standards: The proposed project fronts NE 4th St to the north.
• NE 4th Street – The existing right-of-way width in NE 4th Street is approximately 86 feet.
This street has been identified as a Principal Arterial Road. To meet the City’s complete
street standards of RMC 4-6-060, a six (6) lane Principal Arterial Roadway requires a ROW
width of 113 feet. The half street improvements shall include a pavement width of 76 feet
(38 feet from centerline including a 5-foot bike lane), a 0.5-foot curb, an 8-foot planting
strip, an 8-foot sidewalk, 2-foot clear space at back of sidewalk, street trees and storm
drainage improvements. Dedication of ROW width of 13.5 feet will be required pending
final survey.
• Since the project is a rebuilt project after an accidental fire event within one year
(CODE24-000620), the above frontage improvement requirements will be exempt if the
proposed rebuilt is within the same footprint, size and height as the fire damaged building
per RMC 4-10-050. However, if during Land-Use and/or other agency reviews it is
determined that outside site and parking/lot improvements are proposed or required,
the project may become subject to further transportation review.
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2. Since the project is proposing a building rebuilt within the same footprint and same land use as
the fire damaged building, no additional traffic impact is anticipated compared to the existing use.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Additional Building Permit Applications will be required for the following:
a. Any retaining walls that exceed 4 feet in height, as defined by RMC 4-4-040.
b. Detention vaults for storm water flow control.
c. Demo of any existing structures on the project site(s).
2. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2024 only and will be assessed
based on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to
the permit type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current fee schedule.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: October 3, 2024
TO: Pre-Application File No. 24-000291
FROM: Jill Ding, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Renton Top of the Hill Quality Produce – 5325 NE 4th St (APNs
0847100014, 0847100015, and 0847100016)
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-
referenced development proposal. The following comments on development and permitting
issues are based on the pre-application submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant
and the codes in effect on the date of review. The applicant is cautioned that information
contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official decision-
makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development Administrator, Public
Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, Development
Engineering Director, and City Council). Review comments may also need to be revised based on
site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the applicant. The
applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton Municipal Code. The
Development Regulations are available online at https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Renton.
Project Proposal: The subject property is comprised of three separate parcels with five (5) existing
buildings and is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Jericho Ave NE and NE 4th
St and is addressed as 5325 NE 4th St (APNs 0847100014, 0847100015, and 0847100016). The
project site totals 90,520 square feet (2.08 acres) in area and is zoned Commercial Neighborhood
(CN) and is within Urban Design District D. There are four existing buildings that are proposed to
remain on the project site, a 4,954 square foot produce stand, located on the southeast corner of
the project site was damaged by arson. The proposal is to rebuild the produce stand in its previous
building footprint. Access to the site would remain via the existing curb cuts off NE 4th St and
Jericho Ave NE. No changes are proposed to the existing surface parking lot. There are 15 parking
spaces located adjacent to the produce stand. According to City of Renton (COR) Maps, a slope
with less than a twenty-five (25) percent grade is mapped on the project site. No other critical
areas are mapped on site.
Current Use: Currently the site is occupied with five existing buildings, one of which was damaged
by arson. The fire damaged building is proposed to be rebuilt within its existing footprint.
1. Zoning /Land Use Designation, and Overlays: The project site is located in the Residential
High Density (RHD) land use designation, the Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zoning
designation, and Urban Design District D. The Residential High Density unit types are designed
to incorporate features from both single family and multifamily developments, support cost-
efficient housing, facilitate infill development, have close access to transit service, and
efficiently use urban services and infrastructure. Land designated RHD is where projects will
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be compatible with existing uses and where infrastructure is adequate to handle impacts from
higher density uses. The purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood Zone (CN) is to provide
for small-scale convenience retail/commercial areas offering incidental retail and service
needs for the surrounding area. Uses serving a larger area may be appropriate if they also
serve the residents of the immediate area and are compatible with the scale and character of
the neighborhood. This designation is the smallest and least intensive of the City’s commercial
zones.
Retail sales uses are permitted uses within the CN zone, provided retail sales uses in the CN
Zone are limited to: flowers/plants and floral supplies; mini-marts; crafts, including supplies
and finished products; gift shops; specialty markets; and other similar small scale, low-
intensity commercial uses that serve nearby residents, as determined by the Community and
Economic Development Administrator.
2. Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-120A, “Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application
(noted as “CN standards” herein).
Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – The minimum lot size required in the CN zone is 5,000
sq. ft. There are no minimum lot width and depth requirements. The existing project site is
comprised of three (3) lots, the lot sizes of each individual lot are as follows: 18,060 sq. ft.,
29, 535 sq. ft., and 42, 925 sq. ft. All of the existing lots exceed the minimum 5,000 sq. ft. lot
size requirement in the CN zone.
Setbacks – Setbacks are the minimum required distance between the building footprint and
the property line and any private access easement or tract.
Minimum Front Yard 15 ft.
Maximum Front Yard 20 ft.
Minimum Secondary Front Yard 15 ft.
Maximum Secondary Front Yard 20 ft.
Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line.
Minimum Rear Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned
residential.
Minimum Side Yard None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot
zoned residential.
Clear Vision Area 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.
The previously existing produce stand is currently located over an existing property line, and
would maintain a 15-foot building setback from the abutting residentially zoned properties.
Maximum Gross Floor Area – The maximum gross floor area of any single commercial use on
a site is 5,000 gross sq. ft. and the maximum gross floor area of any single office use on a site
is 3,000 gross sq. ft. The maximum sizes shall not be exceeded, except by conditional use
permit. The proposed use is commercial use that includes retail sales, not office, therefore
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the maximum gross floor area requirement of 5,000 sq. ft. is applicable. The applicant is
proposing to rebuild the 4,954 sq. ft. produce store which complies with the 5,000 sq. ft.
maximum gross floor area allowed for a single commercial use.
Building Height – Maximum building height in the CN zone is 35 feet. In no case shall building
height exceed the maximum allowed by the Airport Compatible Land Use Restrictions, for
uses located within the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Zones designated under RMC
4-3-020. The proposed building would be reviewed for compliance with the maximum height
requirements of the CN zone at the time of formal land use application.
Maximum Lot Coverage for Buildings – The maximum lot coverage requirements in the CN
zone are 65% of total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the building or within a
parking garage. The proposed building would be reviewed for compliance with the maximum
lot coverage requirements of the CN zone at the time of formal land use application.
Screening – Screening must be provided for all surface-mounted and roof top utility and
mechanical equipment. The site plan application will need to include elevations and details
for the proposed methods of screening (see RMC 4-4-095).
3. Refuse and Recycling Areas: Refuse and recycling areas must meet the requirements of RMC
4-4-090, “Refuse and Recyclables Standards.”
In retail developments, a minimum of five (5) square feet per every one thousand (1,000)
square feet of building gross floor area shall be provided for recyclables deposit areas and a
minimum of ten (10) square feet per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor
area shall be provided for refuse deposit areas. A total minimum area of one hundred (100)
square feet shall be provided for recycling and refuse deposit areas. Compliance with the
refuse and recycling standards would be reviewed at the time of formal application.
4. Landscaping: Except for critical areas, all portions of the development area not covered by
structures, required parking, access, circulation or service areas, must be landscaped with
native, drought-resistant vegetative cover.
Street Frontage Landscaping – The minimum onsite landscape width required along street
frontages is 10 feet, with the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways, and
shall contain trees, shrubs, and landscaping.
When a Commercial Zoned Lot or Use Is Abutting a Residential Zone – A fifteen-foot (15') wide
partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier, or ten-foot (10') wide fully sight-obscuring
landscaped visual barrier, is required along the common property line.
Please refer to landscape regulations (RMC 4-4-070) for additional general and specific
landscape requirements. The project site is currently landscaped with mature landscaping,
the existing landscaping appears to comply with the street frontage landscape
requirements and provides a landscaped visual barrier to the abutting residentially zoned
properties. A conceptual landscape plan demonstrating compliance with the landscape
standards shall be submitted at the time of land use application.
5. Significant Tree Retention: Application materials identify that there are mature trees on the
site. When significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and
cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a tree inventory and a tree retention plan along
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with an arborist report, tree retention plan and tree retention worksheet shall be provided
with the formal land use application as defined in RMC 4-8-120. The tree retention plan must
show preservation of at least 30% of significant trees. Please refer to RMC 4-4-130, Tree
Retention and Land Clearing Regulations for further general and specific tree retention and
land clearing requirements.
In addition to retaining a minimum of 30% of existing significant trees, each new lot would be
required to provide a minimum tree density of 30 tree credits per net acre. Tree credits
encourage retention of existing significant trees with larger trees being worth more tree
credits.
TREE SIZE TREE CREDITS
New small species tree 0.25
New medium species tree 1
New large species tree 2
Preserved tree 6 – 9 caliper inches 4
Preserved tree 10 – 12 caliper inches 5
Preserved tree 12 – 15 caliper inches 6
Preserved tree 16 – 18 caliper inches 7
Preserved tree 19 – 21 caliper inches 8
Preserved tree 22 – 24 caliper inches 9
Preserved tree 25 – 28 caliper inches 10
Preserved tree 29 – 32 caliper inches 11
Preserved tree 33 – 36 caliper inches 12
Preserved tree 37 caliper inches and greater 13
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees
on slopes greater than twenty percent (20%); significant trees adjacent to critical areas and
their associated buffers; significant trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than
eighteen inches (18") caliper; and trees that shelter interior trees or trees on abutting
properties from strong winds, which could otherwise allow such sheltered trees to be blown
down if removed.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; other
significant native evergreen or deciduous trees; and other significant non-native trees.
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Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been
evaluated for retention and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or
cottonwoods are used as part of an approved enhancement project within a critical area or
its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves
tree removal and land clearing at the City's discretion.
The Administrator may authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be
demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction that replacement requirements in RMC 4-4-
130H.1.e can be met.
Tree retention standards shall be applied to the developable area, as defined in RMC 4-11-
040, Definitions D, of a property. A formal tree retention plan and tree credit worksheet
prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be required if the proposal includes
any expansion or addition of the existing building.
6. Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project,
the location must be designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four feet requires a
building permit. Fences up to six-feet in height are permitted in the rear yard and side yard;
fences up to four feet are permitted in the front yard. Any part of a yard that is within a clear
vision area has a limited fence height of 42 inches. A fence shall not be constructed on top of
a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does not
exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. New or existing fencing would need to
comply with the fence requirements of the code (RMC 4-4-040).
Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other
masonry product that complements the proposed building and site development. There shall
be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public
rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC 4-4-040) for additional
information about fences and retaining walls.
7. Parking: The following table provides parking ratios for the commercial mixed uses outside of
the Center Downtown (CD) Zone:
Use Square footage Ratio Required Spaces
Shopping
Centers (4 or
more individual
commercial
establishments)
:
14,675 A minimum of 2.5
spaces per 1,000
square feet of net floor
area and a maximum
of 5.0 spaces per 1,000
square feet of net floor
area.
Min: 37
Max: 73
The existing site has sixty four (64) parking spaces, which would fall within the range of
permitted parking for the existing shopping center. The applicant will be required at the time
of land use application to provide a parking analysis of the subject site (analysis should include
parking requirements for all uses on the site) with calculations based on the requirements
noted above. The analysis would include dimensions of stalls and drive aisles. Please refer to
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RMC 4-4-080F.8 and 9 for standard, structured, and compact space requirements and aisle
width requirements.
A twenty five percent (25%) reduction or increase from the minimum or maximum number
of parking spaces may 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.
All non-residential development that exceeds 4,000 gross square feet in size would also be
required to comply with the bicycle parking requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.11. The number
of bicycle parking spaces required would be based on 10% of the required number of off-
street vehicle parking stalls. The proposed project would be required to provide four (4)
bicycle parking spaces.
8. Access/Driveways: Driveway width shall not exceed an aggregate of 40 percent (40%) of the
street frontage. There shall be a minimum of 18 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 premises. The width of any driveway shall not exceed 30 feet (30’). There shall
be no more than one (1) driveway for each 165 feet (165’) of street frontage serving any one
property. For each 165 feet (165’) of additional street frontage another driveway may be
permitted. Joint use driveways reduce the number of curb cuts along individual streets and
thereby improve safety and reduce congestion while providing for additional on-street
parking opportunities. Joint use driveways should be encouraged when feasible and
appropriate, particularly when there is existing underutilized parking proximate to a subject
site.
Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent (8%). The Administrator may allow
a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%) slope but not more than fifteen percent (15%) slope,
upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown, which shall include, but not be
limited to, the absence of any reasonable alternative. To exceed fifteen percent (15%), a
variance from the Administrator is required. Compliance with driveway standards will be
reviewed with the land use application.
9. Urban Design Regulations: Compliance with Urban Design Regulations, District ‘D’, is
required. The land use application shall provide a written narrative to identify how the
project meets each applicable urban design regulations. Please refer the standards in their
entirety at RMC 4-3-100. The following bullets are some, but not all, of the guidelines and
standards outlined in the regulations.
• Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
• Building entries from a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural
elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping and include weather protection at least
four and one-half feet (4-1/2') wide (illustration below). Buildings that are taller than
thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is proportional to
the distance above ground level.
• Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies, or
building overhangs shall be provided. These elements shall be a minimum of four and
one-half feet (4-1/2') wide along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the length of the
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building facade facing the street, a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') above the ground
elevation, and no lower than eight feet (8') above ground level.
• In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and utility
areas shall be enclosed on all sides, include a roof and be screened around their perimeter
by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors. Service enclosures shall be made of
masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some combination of the three (3).
• Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between the building and
the front property line and/or the building and the side property line along a street.
Parking shall be located so that it is screened from surrounding streets by buildings,
landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location.
• A pedestrian circulation system of pathways that are clearly delineated and connect
buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting
properties shall be provided. Pathways within parking areas shall be provided and
differentiated by material or texture (i.e., raised walkway, stamped concrete, or pavers)
from abutting paving materials. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable
building facade and no greater than 150-feet apart. Permeable pavement pedestrian
circulation features shall be used where feasible, consistent with the Surface Water
Design Manual.
• Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in
publicly accessible spaces and at facades along streets, shall be provided. Amenities such
as outdoor group seating, benches, transit shelters, fountains, and public art shall be
provided.
• All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
40 feet. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height,
and eight feet (8') in width.
• Any façade visible to the public shall be comprised of at least fifty percent (50%)
transparent windows and/or doors for at least the portion of the ground floor facade that
is between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true
elevation).
• At least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof
profiles: extended parapets; feature elements projecting above parapets; projected
cornices; or pitched or sloped roofs.
• All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns
or textural changes. Materials shall be durable, high quality, and consistent with more
traditional urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete masonry, pre-
finished metal, stone, steel, glass and cast-in-place concrete.
• Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building
entrances. Examples include sconces on building facades, awnings with down -
lighting and decorative street lighting. Accent lighting shall also be provided on
building facades (such as sconces) and/or to illuminate other key elements of the
site such as gateways, specimen trees, other significant landscaping, water
features, and/or artwork.
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10. Critical Areas: According to COR Maps, a slope with less than a twenty-five (25) percent grade
is mapped on the project site. No other critical areas are mapped on site.
11. Environmental Review: The maintenance and repair of an existing structure or development
would be exempt from Environmental Review in accordance with the State Environmental
Policy Act WAC 197-11-800.
12. Permit Requirements: The proposal would require a building permit and would be subject to
the applicable building permit fees. The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all
applications. All fees are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use
application submittal can be found on the City’s Permit Center website. The City now requires
electronic plan submittal for all applications. Please refer to the City’s Electronic File
Standards.
13. Impact Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would
be required. Fees change periodically and the fees in effect at the time of building permit
issuance would apply. For informational purposes, the 2024 impact fees are as follows:
• A Fire impact fee would be assessed at the applicable at the rate of $0.66 a square foot
of retail use. Credit is applicable for the existing building that is demolished; and
• No transportation impact fees are anticipated as the proposal included the rebuild of an
existing structure with no changes in use.
A handout listing all of the City’s Development related fees is available for your review at
https://
edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?id=8217302&dbid=0&repo=CityofRenton.
14. Next Steps: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant shall have the
materials pre-screened prior to submitting the complete application package. Please contact
Jill Ding, Senior Planner, at 425-430-6598 or jding@rentonwa.gov to submit prescreen
materials and subsequent land use application.
15. Expiration: Once the Building Permit has been issued, the Building Permit is valid for a period
of one (1) year from the date of issuance, unless an extension is granted by the Building
Official. It is the applicant’s responsibility to monitor the expiration dates.