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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5515
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
7, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO CLARIFY THAT ALLEY NETWORKS ARE NOT A
GENERAL REQUIREMENT WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY LAND USE
DESIGNATION IMPLEMENTED BY THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION (RC),
RESIDENTIAL-1 DU/AC (R-l), AND RESIDENTIAL-4 DU/AC (R-4) ZONES.
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policy encourages the construction of alleys in
small-lot subdivisions and new developments to visually improve the streetscape, increase the
safety of perimeter sidewalks, and facilitate off-street parking; and
WHEREAS, alley networks have developed around the City with the exception of low
density large-lot residential areas; and
WHEREAS, City requirements for alleys in large-lot residential zones should be clarified;
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;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-7-150E.5, Alley Access, of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
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5. Alley Access: Alley access is the preferred street pattern except for
properties in the Residential Low Density land use designation. The Residential
Low Density land use designation includes the RC, R-l, and R-4 zones. Prior to
approval of a plat without alley access, the Reviewing Official shall evaluate an
alley layout and determine that the use of alley(s) is not feasible. Within the R-4
zone, alley access may be required by the Reviewing Official based on one or
more of the following criteria:
a. Minimum lot widths are reduced; or
b. An increase in density is allowed; or
c. Alley(s) are present in the surrounding area; or
d. If significant trees and/or vegetation are preserved; or
e. The clustering of homes is allowed; or
f. If site characteristics allow for the effective use of alley(s).
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th day of December t 2009.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14th day of December 2009.
Denis Law, Mayor
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12/18/2009 (summary)
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