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ORDINANCE NO. 5606
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-1-080 OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY DELETING
SUBSECTION RMC 4-1-080F WHICH ALLOWS FOR EXTENSION OF THE PERIOD
OF VALIDITY FOR LAND USE AND SUBDIVISION APPROVALS.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that in 2009 and 2010 certain projects with land use
approvals were in danger of expiration due to the difficulty of obtaining financing for
construction; and
WHEREAS, the City's extension was approved until December 31, 2010, unless extended
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the 2010 Washington State Legislature approved a
similar two-year extension of plats effective June 10, 2010, which sunsets December 31, 2014;
and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 2, 2011, having
duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in
support or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE NO. 5606
SECTION I. Subsection 4-1-080.F, Extension of Period of Validity for Land Use and
Subdivision Approvals, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby deleted.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of June , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of June ., 2011.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 6/10/2011 (summary)
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