HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5917CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5917
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-1-230.C, 4-2-060.1, 4-2-080.A.40, 4-2-080.A.79, 4-2-110.13, 4-2-
120.C.22, 4-4-070.H.6, 4-4-070.P.3, 4-4-100.C.6, 4-4-100.E.5.e, 4-5-130.B.4, 4-7-
090.13. 4-7-090.E.3, 4-7-090.F.5, 4-8-100.1.3, 4-9-150.D.2.E.ii, 4-9-150.E.3, 4-9-
150.G, 4-9-150.K, 4-9-200.B.2.a, 4-9-200.C.2.b, 4-9-240.J, 4-10-060.D, AND 4-10-
060.H, AND THE DEFINITIONS OF "CLEAR VISION AREA" IN SECTION 4-11-030,
"RETAIL, BIG BOX" AND "RETAIL SALES" IN SECTION 4-11-180, DELETING THE
DEFINITION OF "BIG BOX RETAIL" IN SECTION 4-11-020, ADDING A DEFINITION
OF "WHOLESALE RETAIL" TO SECTION 4-11-230, AND AMENDING SECTION 8-7-4
OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, CODIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
INTERPRETATIONS FROM JANUARY 5, 2018 TO OCTOBER 5, 2018, AND
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on October 4, 2018, the City notified the State
of Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 17, 2018,
considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently
forwarded a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION 11. Subsection 4-1-230.0 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
below. All other provisions in 4-1-230 remain in effect and unchanged.
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C. TYPES OF SECURITY ACCEPTED FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES:
The following security devices are acceptable for the purposes of deferral
requests, occupancy permit requests in advance of installation of required
landscaping or other improvements, critical areas mitigation performance, ao4
critical areas monitoring/maintenance, and landscaping maintenance:
1. Cash;
2. Letter of credit;
3. Set aside letter; provided, that the funds cannot be withdrawn, spent,
or committed to any third party; or
4. Savings account assigned to the City and blocked as to withdrawal by
the secured party without the City's approval.
5. Performance or maintenance bond exclusively for the purpose of
ensuring continued maintenance of on- or off -site landscaping.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-060.1 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
on Attachment A. All other provisions in 4-2-060 remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-2-080.A.40 and 4-2-080.79 of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-2-080 remain in effect and unchanged.
40. Specified use(s) are permitted when located within the Commercial
and Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation. For assisted living facilities, the
subject property shall be south of 1-405, east of SR 167, and west of SR 515.
79. a. Wholesale retail Ai^ "^* „se shall function as an anchor to larger
retail developments that are planned as part of an integrated and cohesive center.
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b. Wholesale retail gig--be*—ase shall be connected to additional
structures within a shopping center with supporting retail or service uses
structures with common walls, or plazas, or other similar features, excluding
pushcarts/kiosks.
c. Buildings oriented along Park Avenue shall have one or more
pedestrian entries on Park Avenue.
SECTION V. The Rear Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units provisions in the Minimum
Setbacks regulations of subsection 4-2-110.13 of the Renton Municipal Code are amended as
shown below. All other provisions of 4-2-110.13 remain in effect and unchanged.
MINIMUM SETBACKS
Front Yard
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R-10,
R-14 and RMF
Setbacks applied to the primary structure also apply to accessory structures.
Accessory structures shall not be located between the primary structure and
a street.4
Side Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC and R-1
5 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property
line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
R-4, R-61 R-8,
R-10, R-14
and RMF
3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property
line, then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
Side Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
RC
25 ft.
R-1
25 ft.
R-4
5 ft.
R-6
5 ft.
R-8
5 ft.
R-10 and R-14
4 ft., except when along a street, then 8 ft.
RMF
n/a
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Rear Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC
5 ft.
R-1, R-4, R-6,
3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property
R-8, R-10, R-
line, then 0 ft. rear yard is allowed.
14 and RMF
Except for garages/carports accessed through alleys: to ensure adequate
vehicular maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed through
alleys shall be set back as follows:
1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or
2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
Rear Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
RC, R-1, R-4,
To ensure adequate vehicular maneuvering area, Aaccessory dwelling units
R-6, R-8, R-10,
that incorporate a garage/carport shall he set hack as f^II^,••s: have an
R-14 and RMF
obstruction -free area (inclusive of the alley) for a length based on the width
of the garage doors:
1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the adjacent property line
back edge ef the alley; or
2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the adjacent property line
baek
edge ef the alley.
Proposals with alternate garage/carport distances shall be considered and
determined through administrative review.
RC
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no
greater than 35 ft. fre.. the back edge of the alley.
R-1 and R-4
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no
greater than 25 ft. from the h-ack edge of the alley.
R-6 and R-8
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
greater than 20 ft. fre.v. the back edge „f the alley.
R-10 and R-14
Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
greater than 10 ft. fre- . the hack edge „f the alley,
RMF
n/a
Special Setbacks for Animal Husbandry or Agricultural Related Structures
RC, R-1, R-4,
Agricultural related structures — 50 ft. from any property line.
R-6, R-8, R-10,
Stables and other animal husbandry related structures, see RMC 4-4-010,
and R-14
Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards.
RMF
n/a
Clear Vision Area
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RC, R-1, R-41
In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear
R-6, R-8, R-10, vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
R-14 and RMF
SECTION VI. The Scale, Bulk, and Character provisions and the Material and Color
provisions in subsection 4-2-115.E.3 of the Renton Municipal Code are amended as shown below.
All other provisions in 4-2-115.E.3 remain in effect and unchanged.
3. Residential Design:
PRIMARY ENTRY: Homes with a ,Visually prominent front entry foster the sense that the
community is oriented to pedestrians. Features like porches and stoops at the front entry
provide opportunity for social interaction and can contribute to a cerise of place for residents.
Additionally, porches work 'to minimlze the appearance of bulk by breaking up the facade.
Guidelines: Entrances to homes shall be a focal point and allow space for social interaction.
Front doors shall face the street and be on the facade closest to the street. When a home is
located on a corner lot (i.e., at the intersection of two roads or the intersection of a road and a
common space) a feature like a wrapped porch shall be used to reduce the perceived scale of
the house and engage the street or open space on both sides.
Standards:
RC and R-
n/a
1
R-4, R-6,
The entry shall include a porch or stoop with a minimum depth of five feet (5')
and R-8
and minimum height of twelve inches (12") above grade.
Exception: in cases where accessibility (ADA) is a priority, an accessible route
may be taken from a front driveway.
R-10 and
Both of the following are required:
R-14
1. The entry shall take access from and face a street, park, common green,
pocket park, pedestrian easement, or open space, and
2. The entry shall include a porch or stoop with a minimum depth of five
feet (5') and minimum height twelve inches (12") above grade.
Exception: in cases where accessibility (ADA) is a priority, an accessible route
may be taken from a front driveway.
F,CAIl: ltitttflFilAI< The modulation of facades creates n appearance of vriety,s welt as
visual brews that held to create visual interest,
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Guidelines: Buildings shall not have monotonous facades along public areas. Dwellings shall
include articulation along public frontages; the articulation may include the connection of an
open porch to the building, a dormer facing the street, or a well-defined entry element.
Standards:
RC and R-
n/a
1
R-4, R-6,
One of the following is required:
and R-8
1. An offset of at least one story that is at least ten feet (10') wide and two
feet (2') in depth on facades visible from the street, or
2. At least two feet (2') offset of second story from first story on one street
facing facade.
R-10 and
Both of the following are required:
R-14
1. The primary building elevation oriented toward the street or common
green shall have at least one articulation or change in plane of at least
two feet (2') in depth; and
2. A minimum one side articulation that measures at least one foot (1') in
depth shall occur for all facades facing streets or public spaces.
WINDOWS AND DOORS: Windows and front doors'are an integral part of the architectural
character of a home and when they incorporate architectural elements ofthe home, they
contribute to the oviei`A balance and integration of the building form. additionally, when they
represent a significant amount c►f:the farwade of hor»e, they amplify the sense't -at the
community is oriented to peaple<
Guidelines: Windows and front doors shall serve as an integral part of the character of the
home. Primary windows shall be proportioned vertically rather than horizontally. Vertical
windows may be combined together to create a larger window area. Front doors shall be a
focal point of the dwelling and be in scale with the home. All doors shall be of the same
character as the home.
Standards:
RC and R-
n/a
1
R-4, R-6,
Windows and doors shall constitute twenty five percent (25%) of all facades
and R-8
facing street frontage or public spaces.
R-10 and
All of the following are required:
R-14
1. Primary windows shall be proportioned vertically, rather than
horizontally, and
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2. Vertical windows may be combined together to create a larger window
area, and
3. All doors shall be made of wood, fiberglass, metal, or glass and trimmed
with three and one-half inches (3 1/2") minimum head and jamb trim
around the door, and
4. Screen doors are permitted, and
5. Primary entry doors shall face a street, park, common green, pocket
park, or pedestrian easement and shall be paneled or have inset
windows, and
6. Sliding glass doors are not permitted along a frontage elevation or an
elevation facing a pedestrian easement.
SCALE, BULK, AND CHARACTER: Residential communities are intended for people and homes
that have appropriate'scale and bulk contribute to the sense of orientation to people. Variety
in the character of homes helps to minimize visual monotony while helping to foster a
perception of uniqueness of place.
Guidelines: A diverse streetscape shall be provided by using elevations and models that
demonstrate a variety of floor plans, home sizes, and character. Neighborhoods shall have a
variety of home sizes and character.
Standards:
RC and R-1
n/a
R-4, R-6,
A variety of elevations and models that demonstrate a variety of floor plans,
and R-8
home sizes, and character shall be used. All of the following are required:
A variety of elevations and models that
demonstrate a variety of home sizes, character, and a diverse
streetscape.
2. Abutting, adjacent, and diagonal houses must have differing
architectural elevations.
R-10 and R-
All of the following are required:
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1. The primary building form shall be the dominating form and elements
such as porches, principal dormers, or other significant features shall
not dominate, and
2. Primary porch plate heights shall be one story. Stacked porches are
allowed, and
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3. To differentiate the same models and elevations, different colors shall
be used, and
4. For single family dwellings, no more than two (2) of the same model and
elevation shall be built on the same block frontage and the same model
and elevation shall not be abutting, adiacent, and diagonal.
Guidelines: Roofs shall represent a variety of forms and profiles that add character and relief
to the landscape of the neighborhood. The use of bright colors, as well as roofing that is made
of material like gravel and/or a reflective material, is discouraged.
Standards:
RC and R- I n/a
1
R-4, R-6, I A variety of roof forms appropriate to the style of the home shall be used.
and R-8
R-10 and Both of the following are required:
R-14 1. A variety of roofing colors shall be used within the development and all
roof material shall be fire retardant; and
2. Single family residential subdivisions shall use a variety of roof forms
appropriate to the style of the home.
Guidelines: Eaves should be detailed and proportioned to complement the architectural style
of the home.
Standards:
RC and R- I n/a
1
R-4, R-6, Both of the following are required:
and R-8 1. Eaves projecting from the roof of the entire building at least twelve
inches (12") with horizontal fascia or fascia gutter at least five inches (5")
deep on the face of all eaves, and
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2. Rakes on gable ends must extend a minimum of two inches (2") from the
surface of exterior siding materials.
R-10 and
The following is required: Eaves shall be at least twelve inches (12") with
R-14
horizontal fascia or fascia gutter at least five inches (5") deep on the face of all
eaves.
ARCHITEgURAL DETAILING: Architectural detailing contributes tQ the visual appeal of a home
and the community. I# hefp's',torete a desirable human scale and a perception of a quality,
welt -designed home.
Guidelines: Architectural detail shall be provided that is appropriate to the architectural
character of the home. Detailing like trim, columns, and/or corner boards shall reflect the
architectural character of the house.
Standards:
RC and R-
n/a
1
R-4, R-6,
If one siding material is used on any side of the dwelling that is two stories or
and R-8
greater in height, a horizontal band that measures at least eight inches (8") is
required between the first and second story.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1. Three and one-half inch (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows
and details all doors, or
2. A combination of shutters and three and one-half inches (3 1/2")
minimum trim details all windows, and three and one-half inches (3 1/2")
minimum trim details all doors.
R-10 and
All of the following are required:
R-14
1. Three and one-half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows
and details all doors, and
2. At least one of the following architectural details shall be provided on
each home: shutters, knee braces, flower boxes, or columns, and
3. Where siding is used, metal corner clips or corner boards shall be used
and shall be at minimum two and one-half inches (2 1/2") in width and
painted. If shutters are used, they shall be proportioned to the window
size to simulate the ability to cover them, and
4. If columns are used, they shall be round, fluted, or strongly related to the
home's architectural style. Six inches by six inches (6" x 6") posts may be
allowed if chamfered and/or banded. Exposed four inches by four inches
(4" x 4") and six inches by six inches (6" x 6") posts are prohibited.
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MATER)ALS At+CO{.QR The use Var�etyof mate'rtals and colorontr(tiui~sto,th sense cif
diversity +f liaustr►g stock frith c€mrninity.
Guidelines: A diversity of materials and color shall be used on homes throughout the
community. A variety of materials that are appropriate to the architectural character of the
neighborhood shall be used. A diverse palette of colors shall be used to reduce monotony of
color or tone.
Standards:
RC and R-
n/a
1
R-4, R-6,
For subdivisions and short plats, abutting, adjacent, and diagonal homes shall
and R-8
be of differing color. Color palettes for all new dwellings, coded to the home
elevations, shall be submitted for approval. Where masonry siding is proposed
at the edge of a facade, it shall also extend along the adjoining facade no less
than twenty-four inches (24"), measured horizontally from the corner of the
structure.
Additionally, one of the following is required:
1. A minimum of two (2) colors is used on the home (body with different
color trim is acceptable), or
2. A minimum of two (2) differing siding materials (horizontal siding and
shingles, siding and masonry or masonry -like material, etc.) is used on
the home. One alternative siding material must comprise a minimum of
thirty percent (30%) of the street facing facade. if FnaseRFV siding ;s used,
it shall WFap the G9FFieFS Re less than twenty f9UF *Rehes
R-10 and
All of the following are required:
R-14
1. Acceptable exterior wall materials are: wood, cement fiberboard, stucco,
stone, and standard sized brick three and one-half inches by seven and
one-half inches (3 1/2" x 7 1/2") or three and five eighths inches by
seven and five -eighths inches (3 5/8" x 7 5/8"). Simulated stone, wood,
stone, or brick may be used to detail homes, and
2. When more than one material is used, changes in a vertical wall, such as
from wood to brick, shall wrap the corners no less than twenty four
inches (24"). The material change shall occur at an internal corner or a
logical transition such as aligning with a window edge or chimney.
Material transition shall not occur at an exterior corner, and
3. Multiple colors on buildings shall be provided. Muted deeper tones, as
opposed to vibrant primary colors, shall be the dominant colors. Color
palettes for all new structures, coded to the home elevations, shall be
submitted for approval.
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4. Gutters and downspouts shall be integrated into the color scheme of the
home and be painted, or of an integral color, to match the trim color.
MAIL AND NEWSPAPER5
Guidelines: Mailboxes shall be located so that they are easily accessible to residents. They
shall also be architecturally compatible with the homes.
R-10 and
All of the following are required:
R-14
1. Mailboxes shall be clustered and located so as to serve the needs of
USPS while not adversely affecting the privacy of residents;
2. Mailboxes shall be lockable consistent with USPS standard;
3. Mailboxes shall be architecturally enhanced with materials and details
typical of the home's architecture; and
4. Newspaper boxes shall be of a design that reflects the character of the
home.
HOT TUBS, POOLS, AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
Guidelines: Hot tubs, pools, and mechanical equipment shall be placed so as to not negatively
impact neighbors.
R-10 and
Hot tubs and pools shall only be located in back yards and designed to
R-14
minimize sight and sound impacts to adjoining property. Pool heaters and
pumps shall be screened from view and sound insulated. Pool equipment
must comply with codes regarding fencing.
UTILITIES `
R-10 and
Utility boxes that are not located in alleyways or away from public gathering
R-14
spaces shall be screened with landscaping or berms.
PUMPSTER/TRASHfIt (*ONO COLLECTION AREA
R-10 and
Both of the following are required:
R-14
1. Trash and recycling containers shall be located so that they have minimal
impact on residents and their neighbors and so that they are not visible
to the general public; and
2. A screened enclosure in which to keep containers shall be provided or
garages shall be built with adequate space to keep containers. Screened
enclosures shall not be located within front yards.
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SECTION VII. The Building Limitations provisions in subsection 4-2-120.A of the Renton
Municipal Code are amended as shown on Attachment B. All other provisions in 4-2-120.A remain
in effect and unchanged.
SECTION Vill. The Density provisions in subsection 4-2-120.13 of the Renton Municipal
Code are amended as shown below. All other provisions in 4-2-120.13 remain in effect and
unchanged.
4-2-120.6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (CD, CO, &
COR)
CD
CO TCOR
ENStTY (Dwelling Units per Ne't Acre) # ,
Minimum Net
25 dwelling units per
75 dwelling units per
Where a development involves
Residential Density
net acre.9
net acre if within a
residential, the minimum density
The minimum density
mixed use building.
shall be 30 dwelling units per net
requirements shall not
22
acre.9
apply to the
The same area used for
subdivision and/or
commercial and office
development of a legal
development can also be used to
lot 1/2 acre or less in
calculate residential density.
size as of March 1,
Where commercial and/or office
1995.
areas are utilized in the
calculation of density, the City
may require restrictive covenants
to ensure the maximum density is
not exceeded should the property
be subdivided or in another
manner made available for
separate lease or conveyance.
Maximum Net
100 dwelling units per
150 dwelling units
50 dwelling units per net acre. 1, 21
Residential Density9
net acre.
per net acre if within
The same area used for
Density may be
a mixed use building.
commercial and office
increased to 150
Density may be
development can also be used to
dwelling units per net
increased up to 250
calculate residential density.
acre subject to
dwelling units per
Where commercial and/or office
administrative
net acre subject to
areas are utilized in the
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CD
CO
COR
conditional use permit
administrative
calculation of density, the City
approva1.1, 21
conditional use
may require restrictive covenants
permit approva1.1, 21
to ensure the maximum density is
not exceeded should the property
be subdivided or in another
manner made available for
separate lease or conveyance.
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-2-120.C.22 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions of 4-2-120.0 remain in effect and unchanged.
22. , seFyed. Minimum density requirements do not apply to assisted
living facilities in the CO zone.
SECTION X. Subsections 4-4-070.H.6 and 4-4-070.13.3 of the Renton Municipal Code are
amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-4-070.H and 4-4-070.13 remain in effect and
unchanged.
H. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED LANDSCAPING TYPES:
1. Street Frontage Landscaping Buffer: Such landscaping shall include a
mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover as approved by the Department of
Community and Economic Development.
2. Partially Sight -obscuring Landscaped Visual Barrier: Such landscaping
or landscape plus fencing shall be, at minimum, six feet (6') high at maturity and
at least fifty percent (50%) sight -obscuring.
3. Fully Sight -obscuring Landscaped Visual Barrier: Such landscaping or
landscape plus fencing shall be, at minimum, six feet (6') high at maturity and one
hundred percent (100%) sight -obscuring.
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4. Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping: Such landscaping shall be at least
ten feet (10') in width as measured from the street right-of-way. Standards for
planting shall be as follows:
a. Trees shall be two-inch (2") caliper for multi -family, commercial, and
industrial uses at an average minimum rate of one tree per thirty (30) lineal feet
of street frontage. Trees shall be one -and -one -half -inch (1.5") caliper for low
impact development stormwater management facilities associated with any land
use.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of
landscaped area. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous.
c. Ground cover in sufficient quantities to provide at least ninety
percent (90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years of
installation.
5. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: Landscaping is required in parking
lots in the amounts stipulated in subsection F of this Section. Any interior parking
lot landscaping area shall be sized to dimensions of at least eight feet (8') by twelve
feet (12'). Landscaping shall be dispersed throughout the parking area and shall
include a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover as follows:
a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh) for
multi -family, commercial, and industrial uses. At least one tree for every six (6)
parking spaces within the lot interior shall be planted.
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b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of
landscaped area shall be planted. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be
deciduous.
c. Ground cover shall be planted in sufficient quantities to provide at
least ninety percent (90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years
of installation.
d. There shall be no more than fifty feet (50') between parking stalls
and an interior parking lot landscape area.
6. Storm Drainage Facility Landscaping:
a. Trees Are Prohibited on Berms: Trees are prohibited on any berm
serving a drainage -related function; however, groundcover is required and subject
to City review/approval.
b. Additional Locations Where Trees and Shrubs Are Prohibited:
i. Within the fenced area; and
ii. Within ten feet (10') of any manmade drainage structure (e.g.,
catch basins, ditches, pipes, vaults, etc.).
c. Perimeter Landscaping Required: A landscaping strip with a
minimum fifteen feet (15') of width shall be located on the outside of the fence,
unless otherwise determined through the site plan review or subdivision review
process. The landscape strip shall be located entirely within the boundaries of the
storm drainage facility tract when associated with a subdivision.
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d. Type of Plantings Required: Plantings shall be consistent with the
Surface Water Design Manual and this Section. Additionally, trees must be spaced
as determined by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
e. Conflicts: In the event of a conflict between this Section and the
Surface Water Design Manual, the landscaping provisions of this Section shall
prevail. Refer to chapter 5 of the Surface Water Design Manual.
P. MAINTENANCE:
1. Maintenance Required: Landscaping required by this Section shall be
maintained by the owner and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the
Department of Community and Economic Development. Plantings are to be
maintained in a healthy, growing condition and those dead or dying shall be
replaced. Property owners shall keep the planting areas reasonably free of weeds
and litter.
2. Failure to Maintain Landscaping: The Department of Community and
Economic Development is authorized to notify the owner that any required
landscaping is not being adequately maintained and the specific nature of the
failure to maintain. The Department shall send the property owner written notice,
specifying what corrections shall be made.
3. Security Required: Prior to recording a plat or the issuance of any final
appFeval-GF any occupancy permits, the developer shall furnish a security device
to the City in an amount equal to twenty percent
(20%) of the estimated cost of materials and their installation; the estimated cost
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shall be decided by the Administrator. A security device meeting the requirements
of RMC 4-1-230, Sureties and Bonds, tag4sea#igg shall be maintained for a period
of {" two 2
_LJ years after the plat recording or issuance of any
of occupancy permits prior to the release of the security device.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-4-100.C.6 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions of 4-4-100.0 remain in effect and unchanged.
6. Signs Which Obscure Vision: There shall be no signs over forty-two
inches (42") in height allowed within twenty feet (20') of intersections or
driveways. ;yhieh Shall Abse-we visiep h.,+,.,een the height f thrPPf+ (3') d
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-4-100.E.5.e of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions on 4-4-100.E.5 remain in effect and unchanged.
5. Additional Signs Permitted in Commercial and Industrial Zones: Except
in the City Center Sign Regulation Area, subsection H of this Section, the following
shall apply in all commercial and industrial zones
a. Business Signs — General:
i. Freestanding, Ground, Roof and Projecting Signs: Each individual
business establishment may have only one sign for each street frontage of any one
of the following types: Freestanding, roof, ground, projecting or combination.
Each sign shall not exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square
feet for each lineal foot of property frontage which the business occupies up to a
maximum of three hundred (300) square feet; or if such sign is multi -faced, the
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maximum allowance shall not be more than three hundred (300) square feet.
However, a maximum of one-half (1/2) of the allowed square footage is allowed
on each face. Businesses with less than twenty five (25) lineal front feet may have
a sign of a maximum of twenty (20) square feet per face.
ii. Wall Signs: In addition to the signs in subsections ESc, Under
Marquee Signs, ESa, Business Signs — General, E5f and ESg, Motor Vehicle
Dealership Over One Acre, ESe, Large Retail Uses, and ESd, Shopping Centers, of
this Section, wall signs are permitted with a total copy area not exceeding twenty
percent (20%) of the building facade to which it is applied.
b. Marquee Signs: Signs on marquees conforming to subsection N of
this Section are permitted.
c. Under Marquee Signs: Under marquee signs shall be limited to one
such sign per entrance for each business establishment.
d. Shopping Centers:
i. Shopping centers less than ten (10) acres may install:
0 Freestanding Signs: One freestanding sign for each street
frontage of the shopping center. Each sign shall not exceed an
area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square foot for each
linear foot of property frontage, not to exceed one hundred
fifty (150) square feet per sign face and a maximum of three
hundred (300) square feet including all sign faces.
ii. Shopping centers ten (10) acres or greater may install:
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0 Freestanding Signs: One freestanding sign per street frontage
not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2)
square feet for each linear foot of property frontage, up to a
maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign face
and a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet including
all sign faces; and
0 Optional Freestanding Sign: In lieu of one of the freestanding
signs permitted above; one freestanding identification sign for
listing the names of the occupants of the shopping center. The
shopping center identification sign shall not exceed an area
greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each
linear foot of property frontage, not to exceed two hundred
fifty (250) square feet per sign face and a maximum of five
hundred (500) square feet including all sign faces.
e. Large Retail Uses: Property dedicated primarily to retail sales may
install oversized signs as follows in lieu of signage permitted under subsections
E5a, Business Signs — General, and E5d, Shopping Centers, of this Section.
i. Developments Over One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand
(125,000) Square Feet: A commercial development with a single building of a
minimum of one hundred twenty five thousand (125,000) square feet in floor area
dedicated primarily to retail sales, provided all or part of the property is located
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within one thousand feet (1,000') of the right-of-way of 1-405 InteFState Highway
4A5-or SR 167 Highway 167-1 may install:
• Freestanding Signs: One freestanding sign per street frontage
not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2)
square feet for each linear foot of property frontage, up to a
maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign face
and a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet including
all sign faces; and
• Optional Freestanding Sign: In lieu of one of the freestanding
signs permitted above, for a property frontage with a minimum
of two hundred (200) linear feet, one freestanding sign not to
exceed two hundred fifty (250) square feet per sign face and a
maximum of five hundred (500) square feet including all sign
faces, and not to exceed sixty feet (60') in height; and
• Directional Sign: An additional directional sign may be
permitted to locate within twenty feet (20') of a recorded
access easement serving the subject property, provided the
sign does not obscure sight distance. This sign shall not exceed
thirty two (32) square feet per sign face and a maximum of sixty
four (64) square feet including all sign faces.
ii. Wholesalefiiig4W -Retail Uses with over Three Hundred Fifty
Thousand (350,000) Square Feet of Total Building Area Located in the
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Employment Area: Wholesale Big bex retail uses with over three hundred fifty
thousand (350,000) square feet in total building area located in the Employment
Area may install:
• Large Freestanding Signs: One on -premises freestanding sign
not to exceed one hundred fifteen feet (115') in height and
seven hundred (700) square feet per face, and another such
sign not to exceed forty feet (40') in height and four hundred
(400) square feet per face; and
• Roof Signs: One roof -mounted sign per building of up to four
hundred (400) square feet not to exceed twenty feet (20') in
height above the parapet wall and not to exceed two (2) such
signs per retail center; and
• Additional Freestanding Signs: Two (2) on -premises
freestanding signs per street frontage, no more than eight feet
(8') tall and no more than one hundred (100) square feet per
side.
f. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership
or Control Located Within the Automall Area(s):
i. Wall and Under Marquee Signs: Each dealership is allowed its
appropriate wall or under marquee sign as stated in the Sign Code; and
ii. Freestanding Signs: Each dealership is allowed:
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• One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area
greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each
lineal foot of property frontage that the business occupies up
to a maximum of two hundred (200) square feet per sign face,
and a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet including all
sign faces, and not to exceed fifty feet (50') in height; or
• One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area
greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each
lineal foot of property frontage, up to a maximum of one
hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign face and a maximum of
three hundred (300) square feet including all sign faces, and not
to exceed fifty feet (50') in height. In addition, each dealership
is allowed a maximum of two (2) accessory ground signs per
street frontage, each for a separate business activity located on
the property that can reasonably be related to the primary
business. These signs shall not exceed a height of ten feet (10')
and a total sign area of twenty five (25) square feet if single
faced, or fifty (50) square feet including all sign faces. The
accessory signs must also maintain a minimum twenty foot
(20') setback and be no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150')
to any other accessory ground sign.
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• One electronic message board sign is permitted as a wall sign,
under marquee sign, or freestanding sign as allowed by the
provisions stated above.
g. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of Contiguous Ownership
or Control located Outside the Automall Area:
i. Wall Signs: Each motor vehicle dealership located outside the
Automall area is allowed its appropriate wall or under marquee sign as stated in
the Sign Code; and
ii. Freestanding Signs: Each motor vehicle dealership located
outside the Automall area is allowed:
• One freestanding, roof, ground, or projecting sign per street
frontage not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half
(1-1/2) square feet for each lineal foot of property frontage, up
to a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet per sign
face and a maximum of three hundred (300) square feet
including all sign faces; or
• One freestanding sign per street frontage not to exceed an area
greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each
lineal foot of property frontage, up to a maximum of one
hundred (100) square feet per sign face and a maximum of two
hundred (200) square feet including all sign faces. In addition,
each dealership is allowed a maximum of two (2) accessory
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ground signs per street frontage, each for a separate business
activity located on the property which can reasonably be
related to the primary business. These signs shall not exceed a
height of ten feet (10') and a total sign area of twenty five (25)
square feet if single faced or fifty (50) square feet including all
sign faces. The accessory signs must also maintain a minimum
twenty foot (20') setback and be no closer than one hundred
fifty feet (150') to any other accessory ground sign.
h. Subdivision Identification Signs: Commercial and/or industrial
subdivisions may have two (2) on -premises identifying signs not over seventy five
(75) square feet on one face. These signs must be no higher than six feet (6'), or
no closer to the street right-of-way than ten feet (10') or five feet (5') to any side
property line.
i. Special Requirements for Specified Uses in the Commercial Office
(CO), Light Industrial (IL), Medium Industrial (IM), and Heavy Industrial (IH)
Zones within One Hundred Feet (100') of a Lot Zoned Residential:
i. Specified Uses — CO Zone
• Assisted Living
• Eating and Drinking Establishments
• Retail Sales
• Indoor Recreation
• On -site Services
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• Convalescent Centers
ii. Specified Uses — IL, IM, IH Zones
• Mini -Mart
• On -site Services
iii. Sign Allowances for Specified Uses in Subsections E5i(i) and
E5i(ii) of this Section:
• Freestanding Signs: One freestanding sign per street frontage.
Freestanding signs shall be limited to six feet (6') in height
above grade and ten feet (10') from any public right-of-way.
Each sign shall not exceed an area of one square foot for each
lineal foot of property frontage, not to exceed one hundred
(100) square feet per sign face and a maximum of two hundred
(200) square feet including all sign faces.
• Wall Signs: In addition to the freestanding sign(s), wall signs are
permitted with a total copy area not exceeding ten percent
(10%) of the building facade to which it is applied
j. Self Storage Uses in the RMF Zone: Signage for permitted self -
storage uses in the RMF Zone shall comply with subsection E5i of this Section
except that freestanding signs shall be limited to two (2) signs or one per street
frontage, whichever is greater.
k. Large Institution Directional and Wayfinding Signs: Commercial and
industrial campuses on land equal to or greater than two hundred thousand
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(200,000) square feet of contiguous land area may display directional signs under
the following conditions:
i. Appearance of Signs: All on campus directional signs shall be
visually similar to other on campus signs.
ii. Allowed Area, Height, and Number: Directional signs shall not
exceed nine (9) square feet in surface area and shall not exceed five feet (5') in
height. One wayfinding sign with a maximum surface area ofthirtytwo (32) square
feet may be used for every fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of contiguous land
area. Wayfinding signs shall not exceed a height of six feet (6') above the
established grade.
iii. Visibility and Location: Signage shall not be visible from the
public right-of-way unless necessary for traffic and pedestrians entering the
campus. Directional and wayfinding signs shall be located on the subject property,
outside of the public right-of-way, and drive aisles.
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-5-130.13.4 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
shown below. All other provisions of 4-5-130.13 remain in effect and unchanged.
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
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r r , 7 zened Y N 7 is aRy PFGpeFty zened i
308.2 Allowed residential outdoor storage: For RC and R_1 zoned
properties, a maximum of four hundred (4001 square feet of area may be used for
outdoor storage. For R_4, R-6 and R_8 zoned properties, a maximum of two
hundred (200) square feet of area may be used for outdoor storage. For R-10 and
R-14 zoned properties, a maximum of one hundred (100) 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.
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.
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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.
SECTION XIV. Subsections 4-7-090.6, 4-7-090.E.3, and 4-7-090.F.5 of the Renton
Municipal Code are amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-7-090 remain in effect
and unchanged.
B. APPLICABILITY:
The provisions of this Section shall only apply to toe subdivisions of land
.,deFl„iRg ,,xistiRg 9F ,,pried +,,wnlheuse ,-,.,. IIiR , .+ in the R-10, R-14, RMF,
and CV zones in the following cases:-
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1. New Townhouse Development: Subdivisions intended for the purpose
of new townhouse development.
2. Existing Townhouse Development: Subdivisions when the existing
townhouse developments have received a Certificate of Occupancy before
October 17, 2016.
E. EXCEPTIONS:
1. Residential Development Standards: Individual unit lots are exempt
from the following standards of RMC 4-2-110A, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures):
maximum net density, minimum lot size, minimum lot width, minimum lot depth,
yard setbacks, maximum building coverage, and maximum impervious surface
area.
2. Landscaping: Individual unit lots are exempt from the following
subsections of Section 4-4-070, Landscaping:
a. RMC 4-4-070F1, Street Frontage Landscaping Required;
b. RMC 4-4-070F2, Street Trees and Landscaping Required Within the
Right -of -Way on Public Streets; and
c. RMC 4-4-070F3, Front Yard Trees Required When Street Trees Are
Not Located Within the Right -of -Way Abutting a Front Yard.
3. Parking: The number of parking spaces required for attached dwellings
in the R 10,- R 14, and RMF zenes pursuant to RMC 4-4-080F10d, Parking Spaces
Required Based on Land Use, may be averaged and dispersed among unit lots or
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within the parent site; however, at least one parking space shall be provided
within each unit lot.
4. Access: Primary access for individual unit lots may be from a public alley.
5. Existing Nonconforming Townhouse Developments: Legally
established existing townhouse developments that are nonconforming with
respect to development standards (e.g., maximum net density) shall be
considered conforming for the purpose of this Section and may be subdivided
pursuant to this Section; provided, that as conditions of a unit lot subdivision
approval the City may require that any nonconforming development standard be
brought into compliance to the extent feasible, as determined by the
Administrator.
F. UNIT LOT SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Unit Lots: Parent sites developed or proposed to be developed with
attached townhouse dwellings may be subdivided into unit lots and the remainder
of the parent site shall be platted as one or more tracts. The whole parent site
shall meet applicable development standards. Any private open space or private
amenities for a dwelling unit shall be provided on the same unit lot as the dwelling
unit.
2. Siting of Unit Lots: Unit lot subdivisions that propose to incorporate one
or more unit lot drives (refer to RMC 4-6-060K, Unit Lot Drives) shall site unit lots
as follows:
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a. For unit lot drives serving six (6) unit lots or less: At least one unit lot
shall be situated towards a public street with nothing other than open space
between the public right-of-way and the unit lot.
b. For unit lot drives serving seven (7) unit lots or more: At least two
(2) unit lots shall be situated towards a public street with nothing other than open
space between the public right-of-way and the unit lots.
3. Parent Site: Prior to a unit lot subdivision or any subsequent platting
actions, additions or modifications to the structure(s), the applicant shall
demonstrate that the whole parent site will comply with applicable standards and
requirements of this Title (i.e., the parent site shall be reviewed as though it is a
single lot without any unit lots or tracts within). For example, building coverage of
the parent site shall include all qualifying structures within the development,
including those located or proposed to be located upon individual unit lots.
Portions of the parent site not subdivided for individual unit lots shall be platted
as a tract and owned in common by the owners of the individual unit lots, or by a
homeowners' association comprised of the owners of the individual unit lots.
4. Density: The density of the parent site shall not exceed the maximum
net density of the zone. Only one dwelling unit shall be located on a unit lot.
S. Design and Open Space Standards: RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design
and Open Space Standards, as applied to the R-10 and R-14 zones shall apply to
unit lot subdivisions within the RMF and CV zones. Unit lot subdivisions within the
RMF and CV zones shall be exempt from RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations.
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6. Homeowners' Association and Covenants:
a. Covenants and Homeowners' Association: Prior to the recording of
the plat, the applicant shall provide final covenants, declarations and restrictions
in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney, and shall record the document with the
King County Recorder.
b. Maintenance of Common Facilities: All common open space and
facilities, private utility infrastructure, exterior building facades and roofs, and
other physical improvements to the land, as determined by the Administrator,
shall be maintained in perpetuity by the homeowners' association, unless
otherwise agreed to by the City. The covenants, declarations and restrictions shall
provide authority for the City, after providing reasonable written notice to the
homeowners' association and opportunity to perform required maintenance, to
recover any costs incurred by the City to maintain private infrastructure or
common areas due to a failure of the homeowners' association to adequately
maintain privately owned improvements. In order to ensure that the City can
recover its costs for performing required maintenance, the City may file a lien
against the property or accept other appropriate security approved by the City.
7. Timing: Site development and building construction may commence
upon approval of a site plan and issuance of a building permit(s) for such
construction and prior to final subdivision approval and recording if all applicable
permits and approvals have been obtained by the applicant. However, no dwelling
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unit or unit lot may be sold, transferred, occupied or conveyed prior to final
subdivision approval and recording.
8. Recorded Plat: Notes shall be placed on the plat recorded with the King
County Recorder to acknowledge the following:
a. The title of the plat shall include the phrase "Unit Lot Subdivision";
b. Subsequent platting actions, additions or modifications to the
structure(s) may not create or increase any nonconformity of the parent site as a
whole; and
c. The individual unit lots are not separate building sites and additional
development of the individual unit lots may be limited as a result of the application
of development standards to the parent site.
SECTION XV. Subsection 4-8-100.1.3 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
below. All other provisions of 4-4-100.1 remain in effect and unchanged.
I. RECONSIDERATIONS:
1. When a reconsideration request has been submitted to the City Clerk
before the appeal period has expired, the matter and appeal period shall be held
in abeyance pending the outcome of the request for reconsideration. When a
request for reconsideration is filed with the City Clerk, the City Clerk shall notify
all parties of record to the decision. Notice shall be sent within five (5) calendar
days via U.S. Postal mail by the City Clerk, or on the date the request is received if
electronic transmittal (email) had been previously approved or agreed to by the
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parties. A fourteen (14) calendar day appeal period shall commence upon the
issuance of a reconsideration that reverses the original decision.
2. In order to request reconsideration, the person must have been made a
party of record to the decision.
3. A party of record to a decision who asserts the decision was based on
erroneous procedure, error of law or fact, or error in judgment may make a
written request for reconsideration by the decision maker (e.g., Administrator,
Hearing Examiner, City Council). Any such request for reconsideration must be
made within fourteen (14) calendar days after the written decision has been
rendered. The request shall set forth the specific errors and any arguments for
reconsideration, limited to the evidence in the administrative record unless
authorized by chapter 36.7013 RCW, relied upon by such appellant, and the
decision maker may, after review of the record, take further action as deemed
proper by said decision maker. The decision maker may request further
information from the applicant, which shall be provided within ten (10) calendar
days of the request. Reconsideration cannot be requested for shoreline permits
including but not limited to: Shoreline Substantial Development Permits
Shoreline Conditional Use Permits, and Shoreline Variances. All appeals of
shoreline permit decisions shall be reviewed by the State of Washington
Shorelines Hearings Board pursuant to RCW 90.58.180.
4. The written decision on the request for reconsideration shall be
transmitted to all parties of record within ten (10) business days of receipt of the
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request for reconsideration or receipt of the additional information requested,
whichever is later.
5. Each party of record to a decision shall be limited to one request for
reconsideration.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-9-150.D.2.e.iii, of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows. All other provisions of 4-9-150.D.2 remain in effect and unchanged.
2. Public Benefit Required: In addition, applicants shall demonstrate that
a proposed development will provide specifically identified benefits that clearly
outweigh any adverse impacts or undesirable effects of the proposed planned
urban development, particularly those adverse and undesirable impacts to
surrounding properties, and that the proposed development will provide one or
more of the following benefits than would result from the development of the
subject site without the proposed planned urban development:
a. Critical Areas: Protects critical areas that would not be protected
otherwise to the same degree as without a planned urban development; or
b. Natural Features: Preserves, enhances, or rehabilitates natural
features of the subject property, such as significant woodlands, native vegetation,
topography, or noncritical area wildlife habitats, not otherwise required by other
City regulations; or
c. Public Facilities: Provides public facilities that could not be required
by the City for development of the subject property without a planned urban
development; or
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d. Use of Sustainable Development Techniques: Design which results
in a sustainable development; such as LEED certification, energy efficiency, use of
alternative energy resources, low impact development techniques beyond that
required by the Surface Water Design Manual, etc.; or
e. Overall Design: Provides a planned urban development design that
is superior to the design that would result from development of the subject
property without a planned urban development. A superior design may include
the following:
i. Open Space/Recreation:
(a) Provides increased open space or recreational facilities
beyond standard code requirements and considered equivalent to features that
would offset park mitigation fees in Resolution 3082; and
(b) Provides a quality environment through either passive or
active recreation facilities and attractive common areas, including accessibility to
buildings from parking areas and public walkways; or
ii. Circulation/Screening: Provides superior circulation patterns or
location or screening of parking facilities; or
iii. Landscaping/Screening: Provides superior landscaping, buffering,
or screening in or around the proposed planned urban development; provided,
common open space containing natural features may be left unimproved; or
iv. Site and Building Design: Provides superior architectural design,
placement, relationship or orientation of structures, or use of solar energy; or
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v. Alleys: Provides alleys for proposed detached or attached units with
individual, private ground related entries.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-9-150.E.3, of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as
follows. All other provisions of 4-9-150.E remain in effect and unchanged.
3. Installation and Maintenance of Common Open Space:
a. Installation: All common area and open space shall be landscaped
within one (1) year of the date of final approval of the planned urban
development, and in accordance with RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping; provided that
the landscaping plan submitted by the applicant and approved by the City shall
govern in the event of any conflict between RMC 4-4-070 and the approved
landscaping plan.; ^ ��^�, that ^ RtainiR at -.I feat,
p eGeupanGy Miti .d.,.,,,the 1.,peF shall f iSh a se '+ d to the ri+
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b. Maintenance: Landscaping shall be maintained pursuant to
requirements of RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping.
SECTION XVIII. Subsections 4-9-150.G, and 4-9-150.K of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as follows:
G. FINAL PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES:
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1. Time Limits:
a. Preliminary Approval of Planned Urban Development Not
Associated with a Subdivision: The applicant 4e" ; shall, within two (2) years
of the effective date of action by the Hearing Examiner to approve the preliminary
plan, submit to the Department of Community and Economic Development a final
develepme + plan showing the ultimate design and specific details of the
proposed planned urban development or the final phase or phases thereof.
Following approval of the final plan, and within the two (2) year effective date of
the approved preliminary plan, the applicant shall submit complete building
permit applications.
Upon application, the Hearing Examiner may grant an extension of the
approved preliminary plan for a maximum of twelve (2) MARth'; two (2) years.
Application for such extension shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration date of preliminary plan approval. Only one such extension may be
granted for a planned urban development.
b. Preliminary Approval of a Planned Urban Development with
Concurrent Preliminary Subdivision: The applicant shall submit the final
deyelepmepA plan within five (5) years of the effective date of action by the
Hearing Examiner to approve the preliminary plan. If approval of the preliminary
subdivision is legally extended, the preliminary plan approval shall also be
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c. Expiration of Preliminary Approval: If a final deyelepmeRt plan is
not filed within the identified time limits or within the extended time period, if
any, the planned urban development preliminary plan shall be deemed to have
expired or been abandoned. Once a planned urban development preliminary plat
has been deemed to have expired or been abandoned, a new application is
required to proceed, and the development standards existing at the time of the
new application shall apply.
d. Remaining Preliminary Phases with Completion of One Phase:
Approval of a final plan for any phase of the approved preliminary plan shall
constitute an extension for two (2) years of the remainder of the preliminary plan
from the effective date of action on the final plan.
2. Submittal Requirements and Fees for Final Plan Application: A final
plan application shall be submitted for a planned urban development, or a phase
thereof, to the Department of Community and Economic Development. The
proposed final plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved
preliminary plans, including phasing, subject to the provisions of subsections G4
and G5 of this Section. Submittal requirements shall be as listed in RMC 4-8-120C,
Land Use Applications. Application fees shall be as listed in RMC 4-1-170, Land Use
Review Fees.
3. Public Notice: Public notice shall be provided in the manner prescribed
for preliminary plans.
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4. Minor Modifications: As part of the approval of a final plan, the City may
require or approve a minor deviation from the preliminary plan if:
a. The change is necessary because of natural features of the subject
property not foreseen by the applicant or the City prior to the approval of the
preliminary development plan; or
b. The change will not have the effect of significantly reducing any area
of landscaping, open space, natural area or parking; or
c. The change will not have the effect of increasing the density or
significantly increasing the total amount of floor area of the planned urban
development; or
d. The change will not result in any structure, circulation or parking
area being moved significantly in any direction; or
e. The change will not reduce any setback approved as part of the
preliminary plan by more than ten percent (10%) and the required minimum
setback is met; or
f. The change will not result in a significant increase in the height of any
structure as approved in the preliminary plan; or
g. The change will not increase or create any adverse impacts or
undesirable effects on the surrounding neighborhood.
S. Major Modifications: Major modifications are those which substantially
change the basic design, density, circulation, or open space requirements of the
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planned urban development. Major modifications to a preliminary plan planned
urban development shall be processed as a new preliminary plan.
6. Review and Approval of Final Plan: The final plan shall be reviewed by
the applicable City departments, in the manner prescribed for preliminary plans,
to determine if the final plan is in substantial conformance with the approved
preliminary plan and is consistent with the purposes and review criteria of this
Section. The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall make a
decision to approve, approve with conditions or deny the final plan. The decision
shall include a description of the elements of the approved planned urban
development, including land uses, number of units, phasing, the effective date of
approval and of expiration, time limits, required improvements and the schedule
for implementation, and any conditions that may apply to the planned urban
development.
a. Covenants Required:
i. Covenants Generally: As a condition of final planned urban
development approval, covenants shall be executed that run with the land, and
with all subdivided portions thereof, stating that such property is part of an
approved planned urban development, and including the file number thereof and
a description of the uses, densities and phases of the approved planned urban
development. Such covenant shall also be recorded for each property created
through any subsequent subdivisions.
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ii. Specifications of Variations: All final planned urban
developments shall include specifications that are recorded with the planned
urban development indicating which lots or structures vary from which specific
zoning requirement. Covenants shall indicate that such lots or structures shall
meet the standard created with the approval of the planned urban development
or the current zone in effect at the time of subsequent land use, building or
construction permits.
b. Property Owners' Association Required: For residential planned
urban developments, the developer or owner(s) of a planned urban development
shall be required to form a legally incorporated property owners' association prior
to the occupancy of any portion of a planned urban development. If there is only
one owner of the planned urban development, either a property owners'
association shall be formed or a covenant running with the land shall be filed
requiring the formation of such an association prior to the first subsequent sale of
the property, or portion thereof. For nonresidential planned urban developments,
the City may establish covenants as necessary to ensure maintenance of
infrastructure and open space or other common improvements.
7. Effect of an Approved Final Plan:
a. Standards Superimposed: The final approval of a planned urban
development, under the procedures detailed in this Section, shall superimpose
the requirements of that specific approved planned urban development on the
underlying zone regulations as an exception thereto, to the extent that the
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requirements of the planned urban development modifies or supersedes the
regulations of the underlying zone. Final plan approval shall be binding upon
property or the respective phase(s) with regards to density, intensity, open space,
uses, and other standards until such time as a new final planned urban
development is approved or the final plan expires or is abandoned subject to
subsection K of this Section.
b. Construction Authorized: Approval of a final planned urban
development is authorization to apply for building permits to construct the
planned urban development. Construction of any portion of the planned urban
development requires a current approved planned urban development and a
current building permit.
FaiIWFe to eemplete the .,I-.., ,I l9 „ d l„ + 9F „ phase th F within
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K. EXPIRATION OR ABANDONMENT OF A PLANNED URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
1. Expiration: Expiration of an approved preliminary plan shall be defined
as failure to satisfy the time limits or other requirements of submitting a final plan
application. Expiration of an approved final plan planned urban development shall
be defined as failure to initiate construction of a planned urban development or
failure to submit a complete building permit application within the approved final
plan time limits. Expiration can only occur if no on -site construction has begun or
a I,el( of signifiean,*tPFOggFess uncle *49,ethe expiration of building permits has
occurred.
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2. Abandonment: "Abandonment of a preliminary and/or final plan" for
the purpose of this Section shall mean the failure and neglect of the applicant
d-e to meet the requirements of subsection G9.1 of this Section, or to
diligently pursue the project and the improvements incidental thereto for a period
of six (6) months, after beginning or completing construction of any of the
residential units, utilities, streets or other improvements of any phase of a planned
urban development. Abandonment shall also occur when the applicant has
provided a written statement indicating that he/she is abandoning the preliminary
and/or final plan.
3. Resuming Development of an Abandoned Planned Urban
Development Site: In order to resume development of an abandoned planned
urban development site, a new final plan application shall be submitted for any
partially completed phase of the planned urban development and a new
preliminary plan application shall be submitted for all remaining portions of the
site. In any case, all subsequent preliminary or final plans shall adhere to the
Renton City Code provisions in force at the time of resubmission including open
space, dwelling unit density and setback requirements. No building permits shall
be issued, renewed or extended until such new preliminary or final plans are
approved.
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SECTION XIX. Subsections 4-9-200.13.2.a and 4-9-200.C.2.b of the Renton Municipal Code
are amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-9-200 remain in effect and unchanged.
B. APPLICABILITY AND AUTHORITY:
1. Master Plan Review: Master plan review is required for all development
within the UC and COR Zones unless specifically exempted in subsection C of this
Section. Master plans are optional in all other zones, except for CA zoned sites two
and one-half (2.5) acres or greater in area upon which residential mixed -use
development is proposed. When existing parcels are twenty five (25) acres or
smaller, a master plan incorporating all abutting lots in common ownership as of
December 1, 2003, is required.
2. Site Plan Review:
a. When Required: Site plan review is required for all development in
the IL, CO, CN, CD, CA, CV, COR, UC, R-10, RMH, RM, and R-14 Zones, all
development within the Employment Area (EA) designation, and for the following
types of development, regardless of zone:
i. K-12 educational institutions.
ii. Parks.
iii. Outdoor recreation facilities.
iv. Rental services with outdoor storage.
v. Hazardous Waste Facilities: All hazardous waste treatment and
storage facilities.
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facilities.
vi. Medical institutions, assisted living and convalescent care
b. Optional: When specifically authorized by the development
standards, site plan review may be used as a means to propose modifications to
development standards for developments otherwise exempt from site plan
review.
3. Authority: The Community and Economic Development Administrator
shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny proposals
based on this Section when no other permit or approval requires Hearing
Examiner review.
C. EXEMPTIONS:
1. Development Exempt from Master Plan Review: The following are
exempt from the master plan review:
a. Airplane Manufacturing and Airplane Manufacturing Accessory
Functions: New structures, the rehabilitation of existing structures, or lot line
adjustments for airplane manufacturing and airplane manufacturing accessory
functions;
b. large lot Subdivisions: Subdivision, lot line adjustment or other
method of adjusting lot configurations that result in lots larger than twenty five
(25) acres in size;
c. SEPA Exempt Development: All development categorically exempt
from review under RMC 4-9-070G, Environmental Review Procedures; or
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d. Utilities: Underground utility projects.
2. Development Exempt from Site Plan Review: The following are exempt
from the site plan review:
a. Planned urban developments;
b. SEPA Exempt Development: All development categorically exempt
from review under RMC 4-9-070G, Categorical Exemptions, except in cases where:
i. New dwelling units are proposed within the Residential Ten
Dwelling Units „ r GFe (R-10) and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units „ r ^GF^
(R-14) zones, where existing dwelling units are included in a develepm^„+ the
proposal`or fer new dwellin;nit�, whether �re�ed�hd+v+sie�—s-et#e
F ans;
ii. Proposed development exceeds the threshold of Large Project
Scale per subsection D.2.b. of this section.
c. Utilities: Underground utility projects;
d. Airplane Manufacturing and Airplane Manufacturing Accessory
Functions: The rehabilitation of existing structures and new structures, except
when the new structure abuts a public right-of-way or public park; and
e. Interior tenant improvements.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-9-240.J of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as shown
below. All other provisions of 4-9-240 remain in effect and unchanged.
J. DECISION CRITERIA:
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The Administrator may approve, deny, modify, or condition an application for
a temporary use permit, based on consideration of the following factors:
1. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity
of the temporary use; and
2. Adequate parking facilities and vehicle ingress and egress are provided
to serve the temporary use and any existing uses on the site; and
3. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified, and would not
adversely impact surrounding uses; and
4. The temporary use will not cause nuisance factors such as noise, light,
or glare which adversely impact surrounding uses; and
5. If applicable, the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way use
permit.
SECTION XXI. Subsections 4-10-060.D and 4-10-060.H of the Renton Municipal Code are
amended as shown below. All other provisions of 4-10-060 remain in effect and unchanged.
D. EXTENSION OR ENLARGEMENT:
This subsection shall not apply to single family dwellings, and the property
thereunder, that are nonconforming as to use, which may be enlarged or altered
subject to development standards and use provisions of the R-14 zone GbI„ent
ede FequiFemeRtS (e.g., height limits, lot coverage, density limits, setbacks,
parking, etc.).
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1. A nonconforming use shall not be extended or enlarged so as to occupy
additional land area on the same or any other lot or parcel, unless the
nonconforming use is housed in part of a single -tenant building, in which case the
use may be extended throughout the building, but the building shall not be
enlarged;
2. A nonconforming use in a multi -tenant building shall not be expanded
into space vacated by other tenants;
3. A nonconforming use shall not be relocated in whole or in part to any
other part of the parcel; and
4. No additional building, whether temporary or permanent, shall be
erected upon a property with a nonconforming use for purposes of expanding or
extending a nonconforming use.
H. MANUFACTURED HOMES RESERVED:
Nothing herein shall be determined to prohibit the installation of a
manufactured home on a previously approved manufactured home "lot,"
pursuant to RCW 35A.21.312, notwithstanding the applicability of RMC provisions.
SECTION XXII. The definition of 'Big Box Retail" in section 4-11-020 of the Renton
Municipal Code is deleted as shown below. All other definitions in 4-11-020 remain in effect and
unchanged.
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SECTION XXIII. The definition of "Clear Vision Area" in section 4-11-030 of the Renton
Municipal Code is amended as shown below. All other definitions in 4-11-030 remain in effect
and unchanged.
CLEAR VISION AREA: The area bounded by the street property lines of corner
lots and a line joining points along said street lines twenty feet (20') from their
point of intersection.
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AREA SHALL BE 42 INCHES
SECTION XXIV. The definitions of "Retail, Big Box" and "Retail Sales" in section 4-11-
180 of the Renton Municipal Code are amended as shown below. All other definitions in 4-11-
180 remain in effect and unchanged.
RETAIL, WHOLESALE: RETAILBIG AOX- A ee retail establishment engaged in
selling goods or merchandise to the general public as well as other retailers
contractors, or businesses, and rendering services incidental to the sale of such
goods, involving a high volume of sales of products in a warehouse setting and
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include, but are not limited to, membership warehouse clubs that emphasize bulk
sales, "big -box retail," discount stores, and outlet stores. This definition excludes
vehicle sales, outdoor retail sales, and adult retail uses. Wholesale retail is
differentiated from general retail by any of the following characteristics:
(1) Items for sale include large categorized products a lumber, appliances
household furnishings electrical and heating fixtures and supplies wholesale and
retail nursery stock, etc.; and may also include a variety of carry out goods (e
groceries, household, and personal care products);
(2) A large inventory of goods and merchandise is stored on the subiect site in
high -ceiling warehouse areas, high -rack displays and/or outdoor storage areas;
and
(3) High volume truck traffic, regular pick-up and delivery of large items and a
designated contractor pick-up area.
RETAIL SALES: Establishments within a permanent structure engaged in selling
goods or merchandise available for immediate purchase and removal from the
premises by to the general public for personal or household consumption and
rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods. This d^{fn°t*en incl d
feat that h a ,;,i;,imam Cif NUB (2) stories to retail safes This
definition afsa-includes department stores, retail shops, grocery stores and large
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format retailers developing using a multi -story format. This definition excludes
adult retail uses, vehicle sales, eRe StOFY bi wholesale retail, outdoor retail
sales, eating and drinking establishments, and taverns.
SECTION XXV. Section 4-11-230 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended to add a
definition of "Wholesale Retail," to read as shown below. All other definitions in 4-11-230 remain
in effect and unchanged.
WHOLESALE RETAIL: See "Retail Wholesale"
SECTION XXVI. Section 8-7-4 of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
8-7-4 DESIGNATION OF ZONED AREAS:
The City Council of the City hereby adopts by reference Washington
Administrative Code Section 173-60-030. She tannin (eigyi,-„w.. eFital des ati
C i.,d�S_rial zenes, which Shall inslade IL, IM, IH, are slassiffed as-CIas-,C
SECTION XXVII. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
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SECTION XXVIII. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City's official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordinance's title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this loth day of December, 2018.
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Jason .-Seth, City lerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this loth day of December, 20
Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City ttorney
Date of Publication: 12/14/2018 (summary)
ORD:2042:11/21/18:scr
Denis Law, Mayor
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