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ORDINANCE NO. 5744
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 4-2-010, 4-2-020, 4-2-060, 4-2-100, 4-2-110, 4-2-115, 4-2-120 AND 4-
2-130, OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS — USES AND STANDARDS, SECTIONS
4-4-080, 4-4-090, 4-4-095, 4-4-100 AND 4-4-110 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 8-7-4 OF CHAPTER 4, NOISE LEVEL REGULATIONS,
OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
AMENDING THE REGULATIONS RELATED TO MAXIMUM LOT AREA, BUILDING
COVERAGE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACE AREA AND CREATING A NEW
RESIDENTIAL SIX DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE (R-6) ZONE.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton seeks to ensure that the character and the quality of life
in its neighborhoods are enhanced by new development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton also seeks to ensure that urbanization, economic
development, and natural area protection are balanced; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton further seeks to improve the correlation between
development regulations and the resultant development; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 5, 2014, and
considered all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition to the matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-010.C, Zoning Districts, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts —
Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
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C. ZONING DISTRICTS:
The City is #erg divided into the following types of zoning districts and the
following map symbols are established:
MAP
ZONE SYMBOL
Resource Conservation (RC)
Residential-1 Dwelling Unit Per Net Acre (R-1)
Residential-4 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (R-4)
Residential-6 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre R-6
Residential-8 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (R-8)
Residential Manufactured Home (RMH)
Residential-10 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (R-10)
Residential-14 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre (R-14)
Residential Multi-Family Urban (RM-U)
Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T)
Residential Multi-Family (RM-F)
Light Industrial (IL)
Medium Industrial (IM)
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Center Downtown (CD)
Center Village (CV)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Commercial Office (CO)
Commercial/Office/Residential (COR)
Urban Center—North 1 (UC-N 1)
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Urban Center—North 2 (UC-N2)
SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-010.D, Zones Implementing Comprehensive Plan, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
D. ZONES IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan Designations are implemented by certain zones:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION IMPLEMENTING ZONES
Resource Conservation (RC)
Residential Low Density Residential — 1 DU/AC (R-1)
(RLD) Residential—4 DU/AC (R-4)
Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
Residential —6 DU/AC (R-6)
Residential Single Family
Residential —8 DU/AC (R-8)
(RS)
Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
Residential Medium Density Residential —10 DU/AC (R-10)
(RMD) Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
Residential — 14 DU/AC (R-14)
Residential Multi-Family Residential Multi-Family(RM-U, RM-T, RM-F)
(RM)
Center Downtown (CD)
Urban Center Downtown Residential Multi-Family Urban Center (RM-U)
(UC-D) Residential Multi-Family Traditional (RM-T)
Commercial Office (CO)
Urban Center North (UC-N) Urban Center—North 1 (UC-N1)
Urban Center—North 2 (UC-N2)
Commercial/Office/ Commercial/Office/ Residential (COR)
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Residential (COR)
Residential Multi-Family Zones (RM-F, RM-T,
Center Village (CV) RM-U)
Center Village (CV)
Residential — 14 DU/AC (R-14)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
Commercial Corridor (CC) Commercial Office (CO)
Light Industrial (IL)
Employment Area Industrial Light Industrial (IL)
(EAI) Medium Industrial (IM)
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
Commercial Office (CO)
Employment Area Valley Light Industrial (IL)
(EAV) Medium Industrial (IM)
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Resource Conservation (RC)
Commercial Neighborhood
Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
(CN)
SECTION III. Section 4-2-020, Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-2-020.E, Residential —6 DU/ACRE (R-6),
to read as shown below. The remainder of the section shall be relettered accordingly.
E. RESIDENTIAL-6 DU/ACRE (R-6):
The Residential-6 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-6) is established for
single family dwellings and is intended to implement the Single Family Land Use
Comprehensive Plan designation. The R-6 zone will allow a maximum density of
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six (6) dwelling units per net acre. Development in the R-6 zone is intended to
be single family residential at moderate density.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-2-060, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as shown on
Attachment A.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-100.6, Tables, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
B. TABLES:
There are four (4) separate tables dealing with the following general land use
categories and zones:
RESIDENTIAL(RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14-,-RM)
RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (RM)
COMMERCIAL (CN, CV, CA)
COMMERCIAL(CD, CO, COR)
INDUSTRIAL (IL, IM, IH)
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-110.A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts— Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following language:
4-2-110.A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY AND ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES)
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Rc R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 R-10 R-14
Minimum
3 4
Net Density 5 dwelling 7 dwelling
None dwelling dwelling 30 30
(per net units units units units
acre 1,15
Maximum
Net Density
(per net 1 1 4 6 8 10 dwelling 14 dwelling
acre, except dwelling dwelling dwelling dwelling dwelling units35 units35'37
per net 10 unit unit 36 units units units
acres in
RC)',14,15
Maximum
Number of Detached dwellings: 1
Dwellings 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit' dwelling with 1 accessory
dwelling unit
(per Legal Attached dwellings: n/a
Lo-If
Detached Detached
dwellings: dwellings:
Minimum 1 acre
3, 91000 7,000 5,000 4,000 sq. 3,000 sq.
28,31 10 acres 32 sq. ft 10 34 34 ft. ft.
Lot Size 32,34 Sq. ft.
Attached Attached
dwellings: dwellings:
na na
Minimum 32 70 ft.10,
Lot Width" 32
R. 100 ft. 32 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft.
Minimum
Lot Width31 175 ft. 110 ft.32 80 ft.32 70 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft.
(corner lots)
Minimum 200 ft." 100 ft."'
Lot Depth" 300 ft. 32 32 90 ft. 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft.
15 ft.,
Minimum 10 except
Front 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft,33 20 ft. 39 20 ft.39 garage
Yard4,5,6,31 25 ft. must be 20
ft 39
Minimum 10
Rear Yard 4, 35 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 20 ft. 15 ft.21 10 ft.21
32,33
31
Minimum Combine Detached Detached
d 20 ft. Combine Units: 4 ft. Units: 4 ft.
3-1 Side Yard 4, 25 ft. 15 ft. with not d 15 ft. 5 ft' Attached Attached
less than with not Units: 4 ft. Units: 4 ft.
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7.5 ft. on less than for for
either 5 ft. on unattached unattached
side. either side(s), 0 ft. side(s), 0 ft.
side. for the for the
attached attached
sides .23 sides .23
Minimum
Side Yard", 30 ft.lo,
31 (along a 30 ft. 30 ft. 12,32,33 25 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Street
Maximum
Building
Cnvud erage 10% 20% 35% 40% 50% 55% 65%
Primary and
Accessoryl
Maximum
Impervious 15% 25% 50% 55% 65% 70% 80%
Surface
Area
Residential:
Maximum 30 ft. 30 ft.
Height"9 Commercial:
20 ft.
No more
Maximum than four No more
Number of n a 4 units than six (6)
Units per Lunits per
Buildina per bui d building.
Minimum Attached units: 4
Tree 2 significant trees per 5,000 sq. ft. significant trees per
Density See RMC 4-4-130. 5,000 sq. ft.
See RMC 4-4-130.
Minimum
Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line.
frontage
Setback
Maximum
Wireless See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Amateur radio antennas
Communica are allowed a maximum height of six feet (6') without a Conditional Use Permit.
tion Larger structures will have a maximum height determined by the Conditional Use
Facilities Permit process, RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
Height
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(including
Amateur
Radio
Antennas
Design See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards.
Standards
Landscaping See RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping.
Exterior
LightSee RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Exterior On-Site.
Screening See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations.
Exception Nothing herein shall prohibit the construction of a single family dwelling and its
for Pre- accessory buildings on a pre-existing legal lot; provided,that all setbacks, lot
Existinig coverage, height limits, infrastructure, and parking requirements of the zone can
Legal Lots be satisfied and provisions of RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas, can be met.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-110.6, Development Standards for Residential
Development (Detached Accessory Buildings), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
4-2-110.6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
(DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS)
General
RC, R-1, R-4, Accessory structures shall only be allowed on lots in conjunction with a.primary
R-6, R-8, R- use.
10, R-14 and The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not be greater than the floor
RM area of the primary residential uses.
The lot coverage of the primary residential structure combined with all accessory
buildings shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage of the Zoning District.17
Accessory Dwelling Unit
RC, R-1, R-4, 1 unit per legal lot—800 sq. ft. or 75%of primary residence, whichever is
R-6, R-81 R- 16
10 and R-14 smaller.
RM n/a
Other Types of Accessory Structures Allowed in Addition to Accessory Dwelling Unit
RC and R-12 structures—max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
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1 structure-max. 1,000 sq. ft.
In addition, 1 barn or stable-max. 2,000 sq. ft., provided the lot is 5 acres or
more.
R-4, R-6, 2 structures-max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
and R-8 1 structure-max. 1,000 sq. ft.
R-10 and R- 1 structure per residential unit-max. 400 sq. ft.; provided, that they are
14 architecturally consistent with the principal structure.
Except greenhouses, sheds, or other similar accessory structures-max. 150 sq.
ft.
EMM
RC Accessory building- 15 ft.
R-1, R-4, R- Accessory building- 15 ft.
6 and R-8 Accessory dwelling units-30 ft., except that the accessory unit structure
(dwelling space, garage space, etc.) shall not be taller than the primary dwelling.
Animal husbandry or agricultural related structures-30 ft.
R-10 and R- Accessory building- 15 ft.
14 Accessory dwelling unit-30 ft.
RM 25 ft., except in the RM-U District where the maximum height shall be
determined through the site plan review process.
Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas)
RC, R-1, R-4, See RMC 4-4-1406, St-aR ard-sc f^fSpeeifi^Types of Wireless Communication
R-6, R-8, R- Facilities. Freestanding vertical monopole amateur radio antennas are allowed a
10, R-14, maximum height of forty five feet (45') without a conditional use permit. Taller
and RM structures will have maximum height determined ••i-a the ^^^,r:+;^^^' use pe ffR;+
mss; pursuant to RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
General
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R- 6 ft. from any residential structure. If sited closer than 6 ft., the structure will be
10, R-14 and considered to be attached.
RM
R-14 and For any lot that abuts and alley, vehicular access to garages and carports shall
RMU from the alley. When lots do not abut an alley, all garages and carports shall be
located in the rear yard or side yard.
111M M
Front Yard/Side Yard Along Streets
RC, R-1, R-4, Unless explicitly stated otherwise, setbacks applied to the primary structure also
R-6, R-8, R- apply to accessory structures; where the setback is less than 20 ft., any detached
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10, R-14 and garage/carport (or structure that incorporates vehicular parking) shall have a
RM minimum 20 ft. setback.
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-6, R- 3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line,
8, R-10, R- then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
14 and RM
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- 4 ft., except when along a street,then 8 ft.
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RM n/a
Rear Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC 5 ft.
R-1, R-4, R- 3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line,
6 R-8, R-10, then 0 ft. rear yard is allowed.
R-14 and Except for garages/carports accessed via through alleys: to ensure adequate
RM vehicular maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed via-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, Accessory Dwelling Units that incorporate a garage/carport shall be set back as
R-6, R-8, R- follows:
10, R-14, 1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or
and RM 2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
RC Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no
greater than 35 ft. from 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 back edge of the alley.
R-6 and R-8 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
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greater than 20 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
R-10 and R- Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
14 greater than 10 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
RM 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- Stables and other animal husbandry related structures, see RMC 4-4-010, Animal
10, and R-14 Keeping and Beekeeping Standards.
RM n/a
Clear Vision Area
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R- In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision
10, R-14 and area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
RM
General
RC, R-1, R-4, Garages and carports must provide a minimum of 24 ft. of back-out room, either
R-6, and R- on site or counting improved alley surface or other improved right-of-way
8 surface.
See RMC 4-4-080, Parking, Loading and Driveway Regulations.
R-10 and R- Garages shall be set back a minimum of 10 ft. from the front of the building
14 facade or 7 ft. from the back of a porch or stoop. Garages shall have a minimum
18-foot driveway length from the face of the garage to the back of the sidewalk
or access lane, unless accessed by an alleyway.
General
RC, R-1, R-4, See RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations and 4-3-090, Shoreline Master
R-6, R-8, R-
10, and R-14 Program Regulations.
SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-2-110.D.12, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
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12. When lot size is reduced for the purpose of achieving maximum
density, reduced setbacks may also be approved. Setback reductions shall be
limited to the following:
a. Front—twenty feet (20').
b. Side yard along a street — fifteen twenty-five feet (Q5') primary
structure, twenty thirty feet (230') attached garage with access from the side
yard.
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development
Standards Table for Residential Design Standards, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended to
add new subsections 4-2-110.D.32 through 4-2-110.D.39, to read as follows:
32. When cluster development is allowed, specified development
standards are allowed to be reduced as indicated below:
a. 11 Zone: Ten thousand (10,000) square feet minimum lot size.
Minimum lot width and minimum lot depth shall apply the standards of the R-4
zone.
b. R-4 Zone: Minimum lot size minimum lot width minimum lot
depth, minimum front yard, minimum side yard, minimum side yard along a
street, and impervious surface area shall apply the standards of the R-6 zone.
33. In the R-4 zone, the following exceptions apply:
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a. When parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access
from a public right-of-way or alley the minimum front yard shall be twenty feet
20' .
b. The Administrator may reduce the setback by a maximum of fifty
percent (50%) of the required setback, when all of the following conditions
apply
i. The setback that was required at the time of initial
construction was less than the current requirement;
ii. A reduced setback is appropriate given the character of the
immediate neighborhood; and
iii. There are no other alternative locations that can reasonably
accommodate the request without encroaching into a setback.
34. For short plats of parcels smaller than one (1) acre, one (1) parcel may
be allowed to be smaller than the required minimum lot size indicated in 4-2-
110A Residential Development Standards. If all other parcels meet the required
minimum lot size standard of the zone, one (1) parcel may be allowed to meet
the following reduced minimum lot size:
a. R-4: Eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
b. R-6: Six thousand two hundred fifty (6,250) square feet.
c. R-8: Four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet.
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35. Assisted living bonus: A maximum density of eighteen (18) units per
net acre, for assisted living, may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-
065, Density Bonus Review.
36. For parcels that are in designated Urban Separators in the R-1 zone,
up to one (1) unit per gross acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC
4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay Regulations.
37. Affordable housing bonus in the R-14 zone: Up to thirty (30) dwelling
units per net acre may be permitted on parcels a minimum of two (2) acres in
size if fifty percent (50%) or more of the proposed dwelling units are affordable
to low income households with incomes at or below fifty percent (50%) of the
area median income.
38. For parcels in the R-8 zone, the maximum density shall be six (6)
dwelling units per net acre when alleys are considered practical, as specified in
RMC 4-7-150.E.5, Street Pattern: Alley Access, and are not part of the street
configuration.
39. In the R-10 and R-4 zones: To ensure adequate vehicular
maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed through alleys shall be
set back as follows:
a. Nine-foot (9') garage doors shall be at least twenty-six feet (26')
from the back edge of the alley: or
b. Sixteen-foot (16') garage doors shall be at least twenty-four feet
(24') from the back edge of the alley.
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SECTION X. Section 4-2-110, Residential Development Standards, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts – Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended to add a new subsection 4-2-110.F, to read as follows:
4-2-110.F DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY ZONING
DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY AND ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES)
Minimum Net Density(for proposed subdivisions
)1'is
30
RM For any subdivision, and/or development.—
"U" suffix: 25 dwelling units per net acre
"T" suffix: 14 dwelling units per net acre
"F" suffix: 10 dwelling units per net acre
Maximum Net Density2,14,15
RM "U" suffix: 75 dwelling units per net acre 26
"T" suffix: 35 dwelling units per net acre
"F" suffix: 20 dwelling units per net acre 32
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subiect to
conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
Minimum Lot Size
RM n a
Minimum Lot Width–see subsection 4-7-170.E.
RM "T" suffix: 14 ft.
All other suffixes: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth—see subsection 4-7-170.E.
R W 65 ft.
MEW
IF
Minimum Friont Yard
R M 5 "U" suffix: 5 ft.18,19 except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft.
"T" suffix: 5 ft.except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft.
"F" suffix: 20 ft.
Minimum Side Yard
RM "T" suffix–Attached Units:A minimum of 3 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the
structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s)
Standard Minimum Setbacks for all other suffixes: Minimum setbacks for side yards: 4
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Lot width: less than or equal to 50 ft. —Yard setback: 5 ft.
Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft.—Yard setback: 6 ft.
Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft.—Yard setback: 7 ft.
Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft.—Yard setback: 8 ft.
Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft. —Yard setback: 9 ft.
Lot width: 90.1 to 100 ft. —Yard setback: 10 ft.
Lot width: 100.1 to 110 ft. —Yard setback: 11 ft.
Lot width: 110.1+ft. —Yard setback: 12 ft.
Additional setbacks for structures greater than 30 ft. in elevation:The entire structure
shall be set back an additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft. of height in excess of 30 ft. to a
maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft.
Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential Zones: 25 ft. along the
abutting side(s) of the property.
Side Yard Along a Street
RMS "U" and "T" suffixes and on all previously existing platted lots which are 50 ft. or less
in width: 10 ft.except garage/carport setback shall be 20 ft.
All other suffixes with lots over 50 ft. in width: 20 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard
RM "U" suffix: 5 ft.18,19, unless lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25 ft.
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
'T' suffix• 15 ft.
RM In/a
NEW.. .. .. mm
Maximum Building Height, except for uses having a "Public Suffix" (P) designation and public
water system facilities"
RM "U" suffix: 50 ft.
"T" suffix: 35 ft.
"F" suffix: 35 ft.20
Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas)
_ RM See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Amateur radio antennas are
allowed a maximum height of 6 ft. without a conditional use permit. Larger structures
will have maximum height determined by the conditional use permit process, RMC 4-9-
030, Conditional Use Permits.
Maximum Building Coverage (Including Primary and Accessory Buildings)
RM "U" suffix: 75%
"T" suffix: 75%
"F" suffix: 35%
A maximum coverage of 45% may be allowed through the Hearing Examiner site
development plan review process.
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Maximum Impervious Surface Area
RM "U" and "T" suffixes: 85%
All other suffixes: 75%
Building Design
_ RM "U" suffix: Modulation of vertical and horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2
ft. at an interval of a minimum offset of 40 ft. on each building face.
"U" and "T" suffixes: See RMC 4-3-100, Urban Design Regulations.
low
General
RM Properties abutting a less intense residential zone may be required to incorporate
special design standards (e.g., additional landscaping, larger setbacks, facade
articulation, solar access, fencing)through the site development plan review process.
General: See RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping.
Surface Mounted or Roof Top Equipment, or Outdoor Storage
RM See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations.
Recyclables and Refuse
RM See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards.
RM I See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards.
General: See:RMC 4-4-080, Parki11 ng, Loading and Driveway Regulations.
Pre-Existing Legal Lots
RM Nothing herein shall prohibit the construction of a single family dwelling and its
accessory buildings or the existence of a single family dwelling or two attached
dwellings, existing as of March 1, 1995, on a pre-existing legal lot; provided, that all
setback, lot coverage, height limits, infrastructure, and parking requirements for this
zone can be satisfied, and provisions of RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas, and other
provisions of the Renton Municipal Code can be met.
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SECTION XI. Subsection 4-2-115.B.1, Applicability, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
1. This section shall apply to all new dwelling units in the following zones:
Resource Conservation (RC), Residential One Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-1),
Residential Four Dwelling Units per Acre (R-4), Residential Six Dwelling Units per
Acre (R-6), Residential Eight Dwelling Units per Acre (R-8), Residential Ten
Dwelling Units per Acre (R-10), and Residential Fourteen Dwelling Units per Acre
(R-14). The standards of the Site Design subsection are required at the time of
subdivision application. The standards of the Residential Design subsection are
required at the time of application for building permits. The standards of
Residential Design are required for the building for which the building permit is
being issued.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-2-115.E, Requirements, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts— Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
E. REQUIREMENTS:
1. Site Design:
Guidelines: Developments shall create pedestrian oriented environments and amplify the
mutual relationship between housing units, roads, open space, and pedestrian amenities, while
also protecting the privacy of individuals. Lots shall be configured to encourage variety within
the development.
Standards:
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RC,
R-1, n/a
and
R-4
One of the following is required:
1. Lot width variation of 10 feet (10') minimum of one per four (4) abutting street-
R-6 fronting lots, or
and 2. Minimum of four (4) lot sizes (minimum of four hundred (400) gross square feet
R-8 size difference), or
3. A front yard setback variation of at least five feet (5') minimum for at least every
four (4) abutting street fronting lots.
R-10 Developments of more than four (4) structures shall incorporate a variety of home
and sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters.
R-14 Dwellings shall be arranged to ensure privacy so that side yards abut other side yards
(or right-of-way) and do not abut front or back yards.
Lots accessed by easements or pipestems shall be prohibited.
Guidelines:The visual impact of garages shall be minimized, while porches and front doors
shall be the emphasis of the front of the home. Garages shall be located in a manner that
minimizes the presence of the garage and shall not be located at the end of view corridors.
Alleyway access is encouraged. If used, shared garages shall be within an acceptable walking
distance to the housing unit it is intended to serve.
Standards:
RC
and n/a
R-1
One of the following is required; the garage is:
1. Recessed from the front of the house and/or front porch at least eight feet (8'),
or
2. Located so that the roof extends at least five feet (5') (not including eaves)
R-4 beyond the front of the garage for at least the width of the garage plus the
R-6, porch/stoop area, or
and 3. Alley accessed, or
R-8 4. Located so that the entry does not face a public and/or private street or an
access easement, or
5. Sized so that it represents no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width of
the front facade at ground level, or
6. Detached.
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The portion of an attached garage wider than twenty six-feet (26') across the front shall
be set back at least an additional two feet (2').
R-10 Garages may be attached or detached. Shared garages are also allowed, provided the
and regulations of RMC 4-4-080 are met. Carports are not allowed.
R-14 One of the following is required; the garage must be:
1. Recessed from the front of the house and/or front porch at least eight feet (8'),
or
2. Detached and set back from the front of the house and/or porch at least six
feet (6').
Additionally, all of the following is required:
1. Garage design shall be of similar design to the homes, and
2 If sides of the garage are visible from streets, sidewalks, pathways, trails, or
other homes, architectural details shall be incorporated in the design.
If shared garages are allowed, they may share the structure with other homes and all of
the following is required:
1. Each unit has garage space assigned to it, and
2. The garage is not to be located further than one hundred sixty feet (160') from
any of the housing units to which it is assigned, and
3. The garage shall not exceed forty-four feet (44') in width, and shall maintain an
eight foot (8') separation from any dwellings.
2. Open Space:
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Guidelines:All open space shall be designed to preserve existing trees. Except for Native
Growth Protection Areas, all common open space areas shall be designed to accommodate
both active and passive recreational opportunities and be visible and open to the street. Pocket
parks shall be designed to serve four (4)to ten (10) homes. Private yards are located at the rear
or side of homes and can include trees, planting beds, and privacy fences. Reciprocal use
easements can provide greater usability of private yards.
Landscaping:
R-10
and See RMC 4-4-070, Landscapingas it exists eF may be amended.
R-14
Standards for Parks:
R-10 For developments that are less than ten (10) net acres: No park is required, but is
and allowed.
R-14 For developments that are greater than ten (10) net acres: A minimum of one one-half
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(5) acre park, in addition to the common open space requirement, is required.
Standards for Common Open Space:
R-10 Developments of three (3) or fewer dwelling units: No requirement to provide
and common open space.
R-14 Developments of four (4) or more units: Required to provide common open space as
follows:
1. For each unit in the development, three hundred fifty (350) square feet of
common open space shall be provided.
2. Open space shall be designed as a park, common green, pea-patch, pocket park,
or pedestrian entry easement in the development and shall include picnic areas,
space for small recreational activities, and other activities as appropriate.
3. Open space shall be located in a highly visible area and be easily accessible to the
neighborhood.
4. Open space(s) shall be contiguous to the majority of the dwellings in the
development and accessible to all dwellings, and shall be at least twenty feet
(20') wide.
5. A pedestrian entry easement can be used to meet the access requirements if it
has a minimum width of twenty feet (20') with a minimum five feet (5') of
sidewalk.
6. Pea-patches shall be at least one thousand (1,000) square feet in size with
individual plots that measure ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10'). Additionally, the
pea-patch shall include a tool shed and a common area with space for compost
bins. Water shall be provided to the pea-patch. Fencing that meets the standards
for front yard fencing shall surround the pea-patch with a one foot (1') landscape
area on the outside of the fence. This area is to be landscaped with flowers,
plants, and/or shrubs.
7. Grass-crete or other pervious surfaces may be used in the common open space
for the purpose of meeting the one hundred fifty feet (150') distance
requirement for emergency vehicle access but shall not be used for personal
vehicle access or to meet off-street parking requirements.
8. Storm ponds may be used to meet the common open space requirement if
designed to accommodate a fifty (50) year storm and to be dry ninety percent
(90%) of the year.
Standards for Private Yards:
R-10 Developments of three(3) or fewer dwelling units: Each individual dwelling shall have
and a private yard that is at minimum six hundred (600) square feet in size. Backyard patios
R-14 and reciprocal use easements may be included in the calculation of private yard.
Developments of four (4) or more dwelling units: Each ground-related dwelling shall
have a private yard that is at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size with no
dimension less than eight feet (8') in width.
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An additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet of open space per unit shall be added
to the required amount of common open space for each unit that is not ground related.
Common Open Space or Park Substitutions:
R-10
and See RMC 4-1-240
R-14
Sidewalks, Pathways, and Pedestrian Easements:
R-10 All of the following are required:
and 1. Sidewalks shall be provided throughout the neighborhood. The sidewalk may
R-14 disconnect from the road, provided it continues in a logical route throughout the
development.
2. Front yards shall have entry walks that are a minimum width of three feet (3') and a
maximum width of four feet (4').
3. Pathways shall be used to connect common parks, green areas, and pocket parks to
residential access streets, limited residential access streets, or other pedestrian
connections. They may be used to provide access to homes and common open
space. They shall be a minimum three feet (3') in width and made of paved asphalt,
concrete, or porous material such as: porous paving stones, crushed gravel with soil
stabilizers, or paving blocks with planted joints. Sidewalks or pathways for parks and
green spaces shall be located at the edge of the common space to allow a larger
usable green and easy access to homes.
4. Pedestrian Easement Plantings: Shall be planted with plants and trees. Trees are
required along all pedestrian easements to provide shade and spaced twenty feet
(20') on center. Shrubs shall be planted in at least fifteen percent (15%) of the
easement and shall be spaced no further than thirty-six inches (36") on center.
5. For all homes that do not front on a residential access street, limited residential
access street, a park, or a common green: Pedestrian entry easements that are at
least fifteen feet (15') wide plus a five-foot (51. sidewalk shall be provided.
3. Residential Design:
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
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of the house and engage the street or open space on both sides.
Standards:
RC n/a
and
R-1
R-4, One of the following is required:
R-6, 1. Stoop: minimum size four feet by six feet (4' x 6') and minimum height twelve
and inches (12") above grade, or
R-8 2. Porch: minimum size five feet (5') deep 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.
R-10 Both of the following are required:
and 1. The entry shall take access from and face a street, park, common green, pocket
R-14 park, pedestrian easement, or open space, and
2. The entry shall include one of the following:
a. Stoop: minimum size four feet by six feet (4' x 6') and minimum height twelve
inches (12") above grade, or
b. Porch: minimum five feet (5') deep 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.
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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4L One of the following is required:
R-6, 1. An offset of at least one story that is at least ten feet (10') wide and two feet (2')
and in depth on facades visible from the street, or
R-8 2. At least two feet (2') offset of second story from first story on one street facing
facade.
R-10 Both of the following are required:
and 1. The primary building elevation oriented toward the street or common green
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R-14 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.
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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4, Windows and doors shall constitute twenty-five percent (25%) of all facades facing
R-6, street frontage or public spaces.
and
R-8
R-10 All of the following are required:
and 1. Primary windows shall be proportioned vertically, rather than horizontally, and
R-14 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.
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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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4,. A variety of elevations and models that demonstrate a variety of floor plans, home
R-6, sizes, and character shall be used.
and Additionally, both of the following are required:
R-g 1. A minimum of three (3) differing home models for each ten (10) contiguous
abutting homes, and
2. Abutting houses must have differing architectural elevations.
R-10 All of the following are required:
and 1. The primary building form shall be the dominating form and elements such as
R-14 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
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.
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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4,. One of the following is required for all development:
R-6, 1. Hip or gabled with at least a six to twelve (6:12) pitch for the prominent form
and of the roof(dormers, etc., may have lesser pitch), or
R-g 2. Shed roof.
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Additionally, for subdivisions greater than nine (9) lots: A variety of roof forms
appropriate to the style of the home shall be used.
R-10 Both of the following are required:
and 1. Primary roof pitch shall be a minimum six to twelve (6:12). If a gable roof is
R-14 used, exit access from a third floor must face a public right of way for
emergency access, and
2. A variety of roofing colors shall be used within the development and all roof
material shall be fire retardant.
Guidelines: Eaves should be detailed and proportioned to complement the architectural
style of the home.
Standards:
RC n/a
and
R-1
R-4, Both of the following are required:
R-6, 1. Eaves projecting from the roof of the entire building at least twelve inches (12")
and with horizontal fascia or fascia gutter at least five inches (5") deep on the face
R-8 of all eaves, and
2. Rakes on gable ends must extend a minimum of two inches (2") from the
surface of exterior siding materials.
R-10 The following is required: Eaves shall be at least twelve inches (12") with horizontal
and fascia or fascia gutter at least five inches (5") deep on the face of all eaves.
R-14
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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4, If one siding material is used on any side of the dwelling that is two stories or greater
R-6, in height, a horizontal band that measures at least eight inches (8") is required
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and between the first and second story.
R-g 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 All of the following are required:
and 1. Three and one half inches (3 1/2") minimum trim surrounds all windows and
R-14 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.
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 n/a
and
R-1
R-4, For subdivisions and short plats, abutting homes shall be of differing color. Color
R-6, palettes for all new dwellings, coded to the home elevations, shall be submitted for
and approval.
R-g 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%)
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of the street facing facade. If masonry siding is used, it shall wrap the corners
no less than twenty four inches (24").
R-10 All of the following are required:
and 1. Acceptable exterior wall materials are: wood, cement fiberboard, stucco,
R-14 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.
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.
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Guidelines: Mailboxes shall be located so that they are easily accessible to residents. They shall
also be architecturally compatible with the homes.
All of the following are re
ug ired:
1. Mailboxes shall be clustered and located so as to serve the needs of USPS while
R-10 not adversely affecting the privacy of residents;
and 2 Mailboxes shall be lockable consistent with USPS standard;
R-14 —
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.
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Guidelines: Hot tubs, pools, and mechanical equipment shall be placed so as to not negatively
impact neighbors.
Hot tubs and pools shall only be located in back yards and designed to minimize sight
and and sound impacts to adjoining property. Pool heaters and pumps shall be screened
and from view and sound insulated. Pool equipment must comply with codes regarding
R014 fencing.
MW
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R-10 Utility boxes that are not located in alleyways or away from public gatherin&spaces
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and shall be screened with landscaping or berms.
R-14
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Both of the following are required:
1. Trash and recycling containers shall be located so that they have minimal impact on
R-10 residents and their neighbors and so that they are not visible to the general public;
and and
R-14 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.
SECTION XIII. The Minimum Rear Yard and Minimum Side Yard rows of the Setbacks
subsection and the Loading Docks subsection of subsection 4-2-120.A, Development Standards
for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are amended as shown
below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as it currently reads.
CN CV CA
Minimum None, except 15 ft. if lot None, except 15 ft. if lot None, except 15 ft. if lot
Rear Yard'$ abuts a lot zoned abuts a lot zoned abuts a lot zoned
residential tee. RE;R-1, residential tee. RG, R-1, residential zene., RG,
D A D 4 D 10 D 14 a D_A D D D 1/1 D 14 a D A D 4 D 10 D 14Br DAA
RM F. RM F.
Minimum None, except 15 ft. if lot None, except 15 ft. if lot None, except 15 ft. if lot
Side Yard'$ abuts or is adjacent to a abuts or is adjacent to a abuts or is adjacent to a lot
lot zoned residential lot zoned residentialz- ene, zoned residential zerie, RG,
zene R(' D 1 D A R4, D/" D 1 D A D Q D 10 D D 1 D A D 4 D 10, D 14,
D 10, 1 D A, e r DSA C 1 1TVTTT7TA DAA C. RM F.
LOADING DOCKS
Location See RMC 4-4-080. See RMC 4-4-080. See RMC 4-4-080.
within Site Shall not be permitted Shall not be permitted on Shall not be permitted on
on the side of the lot the side of the lot the side of the lot adjacent
adjacent to or abutting a adjacent to or abutting a to or abutting a lot zoned
lot zoned residential lot zoned residential-aef e; residential zone, RG, R r
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izAne—RSR 1, D 4, R4-, RG,R, D A, D 4, D 40—, R-D- D A, D 4, D 10, D 14,-(W.W
D 1n D 1n Dnn 3 1n Dnn 3 3
, xrvrrcrrr.
W.
SECTION XIV. The Minimum Rear Yard row of the Setbacks subsection and the Loading
Docks subsection of subsection 4-2-120.13, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, are amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as it
currently reads.
CD CO COR
None, unless the CD lot
abuts a lot zoned
residential tee, RG, T1,
D A D 4 D 10D 14OF
DAA D 4 D 10D 14O
None required, except, 15
Minimum
s$ RM T-, then there shall ft. if abutting a lot zoned Determined through site
Rear Yard be a 15 ft. landscaped residential izene. development plan review.
strip or a 5 ft. wide sight-
obscuring landscaped
strip and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier used along
the common boundary.
LOADING DOCKS
Location For permitted Not permitted on the side of Determined through site
manufacturing and the lot adjacent or abutting to development plan review.
fabrication uses, a lot zoned residential tee;
parking, docking and D 1, D A, D Q, D 10, D 1:4, .,
loading areas for RM 1.3.
truck traffic shall be
off-street and
screened from view
of abutting public
streets.
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SECTION XV. Subsection 4-2-120.C.16, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
16. The following height requests may be allowed by an administrative
conditional use permit:
APPLICABLE
ZONE HEIGHT CHANGE REQUEST
Exceed height of 50 feet
All of the CV Zone
Exceed height of 45 feet when abutting R-6, R-8,L or R-10 Zone
All of the CA Zone Exceed maximum height
In consideration of a request for a conditional use permit for additional
building height, all relevant information and the following factors shall be
considered along with the criteria in RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
a. Location Criteria: Proximity of arterial streets which have
sufficient capacity to accommodate traffic generated by the development.
Developments are encouraged to locate in areas served by transit.
b. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with
the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan,
the zoning regulations and any other plan, program, map or regulation of the
City.
c. Effect on Adjacent or Abutting Properties: Building heights shall
not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent and abutting
property. When a building in excess of the maximum height is proposed adjacent
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to or abutting a lot zoned residential , R 14 OF RM
P, then the setbacks shall be equivalent to the requirements of the adjacent
residential zone if the setback standards exceed the requirements of the
Commercial Zone.
SECTION XVI. The Setbacks and Loading Docks subsections, of subsection 4-2-130.A,
Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts— Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are
amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as currently codified.
IL I IM IH
SETBACKS""
Minimum Front Principal Arterial Principal Arterial Principal
Yard streets:12 20 ft. streets:12 20 ft. Arterial
Other streets: 15 ft. Other streets: 15 ft. streets:12 20
provided that 20 ft. is Except 50 ft. is required ft.
required if a lot is if a let is adjacent to or Other
adjacent to or abutting a abutting a lot zoned streets: 15
lot zoned residential residential letizened-,R ft.
..ed— D 1 D_A D_Q RM W, 1 D A D 4 DMH D 10
R 1/1 D 1A .- DAA Q 1A DAA
, , r�--vi-'rcrrr.
Minimum Side Yard Principal Arterial Principal Arterial Principal
Along a Street streets:12 20 ft. streets:12 20 ft. Arterial
Other streets: 15 ft. Other streets: 15 ft. streets:12 20
Except 50 ft. is required if Except 50 ft. is required ft.
a lot is adjacent to or if a lot is adjacent to or Other
abutting a lot zoned abutting a lot zoned streets: 15
residential zened D 1, r4, residential 49tseed R- ft.
Q 4 D 10 D.1A 9F DMA 1 D R RMH Q 4 D 10
R14 e. RM.
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback 10 ft. landscaped 10 ft.
Frontage Setback from the property line. setback from the landscaped
property line. setback from
the property
line.
Minimum Rear and None, except 20 ft. if lot is None, except 50 ft. if lot None,
Side Yards" adjacent to or abutting a is adjacent to or except, 50 ft.
lot zoned residential abutting a lot zoned if lot abuts a
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° 1 ° ^ ° ° °"^H ° 07 erg-r°residential 1, lot zoned
-T°�
° 1 Arrr4,OF RA r; which may A, ° 8, °nnu, ° 10, ° 14-, residential
be reduced to 15 ft. OF RM. izened R 1, R-
through the site plan ^, °�07
development review ° 1 A ". RM
process. 1.
20 ft. if lot
abuts a lot
zoned CN,
CV, CA, CD,
CO, COR, or
P-Suffix.
LOADING DOCKS
Location Not permitted on the side Not permitted on the NA
of the lot that is adjacent side of the lot that is
to or abutting a lot zoned adjacent to or abutting
residential zene, ° 1, ° ^, a lot zoned residential
° Q ° 10 ° 14, 9F °nA 1 2 zen.. ° 1 ° A ° Q °
10 ° 14, W4044.2
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-2-130.6.3, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
3. Provided that a solid 6' high barrier wall is provided within the
landscape strip and a maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape
strip is secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than 5' to an
abutting lot zoned residential ° 1 ° A ° Q ° 10, ° 14 eF RM F.
SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-4-080.E.2.a.i, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
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i. If sufficient parking is not available on the premises of the use, a
private parking area may be provided off site, except for single and two (2)
family dwellings in the RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, and R-8 zones.
SECTION XIX. Subsection 4-4-080.E.7.b, R-8 Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
amended as follows:
b. R-6 and R-8 Zones: For lots abutting an alley, all parking areas
and/or attached or detached garages shall not occur in front of the building
and/or in the area between the front lot line and the front building line; parking
areas and garages must occur at the rear or side of the building, and vehicular
access shall be taken from the alley. See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and
Open Space Standards.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-4-090.C.3, Special Setbacks from Residential Properties, of
Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
3. Special Setbacks from Residential Properties: Outdoor refuse and
recyclables deposit areas and collection points shall not be located within fifty
feet (50') of a frepeFty lot zoned RG, R 1,r4,R 8, R 10, R 14, of RM residential,
except by approval through the site development plan review process, or via
through the modification process if exempt from site development plan review.
SECTION XXI. Subsection 4-4-095.F.2, Outdoor Loading, Repair, Maintenance and Work
Areas — Commercial and Industrial Zones, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development
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Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
2. Outdoor Loading, Repair, Maintenance and Work Areas—Commercial
and Industrial Zones: Screening is not required, except when the subject
commercial or industrial lot abuts or is adjacent to a residentially zoned lot, e ,
RSR—1,R 4, R 8, RMH, R 10, R 14, RM-, and the regulated activity is proposed on
the side of the property abutting or adjacent to the listed zones. In such cases, a
fence, or landscaping, or a landscaped berm, or any combination theFee#of the
same is required to achieve adequate visual or acoustical screening. These
provisions may be modified through the site plan development review process,
or the modification process for site plan exempt proposals, where the applicant
can show that the same or better result will occur because of creative design
solutions, unique aspects or use, etc.
SECTION XXII. The first sentence of subsection 4-4-100.E.5.i, of Chapter 4, City-Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as shown below. The rest of the subsection shall remain as
currently codified:
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 ARG, R 1, "� 1
4 Residential:
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SECTION XXIII. Subsection 4-4-110.D.8.c, Classifications, of Chapter 4, City-Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
c. Classifications: The Classifications for Use Districts (Zoning Codes) of
the City of Renton shall be assigned the Environmental Designation for Noise
Abatement (EDNA) Codes as follows:
EDNA Class A: RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8,
RMH, R-10, R-14, RM
EDNA Class B: CN, CV, CD, CA, COR,
CO, UC-N1, UC-N2
EDNA Class C: IL, IH, IM
SECTION XXIV. Subsection 8-7-4.A, of Chapter 7, Noise Level Regulations, of Title VIII
(Health and Sanitation) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as follows:
A. Residential zones, which shall include RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14,
RM, RMH, are classified as Class A EDNA.
SECTION XXV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five
(5) calendar days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of January , 2015.
Jas t
A. Seth, C y Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 12th day of January , 2015.
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Denis Law, Mayor
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Date of Publication: 1/16/2015 (summary)
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