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Home My WebLink AboutORD 5469CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO.5469 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS,CHAPTER 4,CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,CHAPTER 9,PERMITS -SPECIFIC, CHAPTER 11,DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON",TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS TO CREATE A DEFINITION FOR,AND ALLOW,LIVE-WORK UNITS. WHEREAS,the City does not have an established definition or development standards for Live-Work Units which are a hybrid use between home-occupations and single purpose commercial spaces;and WHEREAS,policies and goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan support existing businesses and provide an energetic business environment for new commercial activity providing a range of service,office,commercial,and mixed-use residential uses that enhance the City's employment and tax base along arterial boulevards and in designated development areas;and WHEREAS,policies and goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan guide redevelopment in mixed-use commercial/residential areas to be pedestrian-oriented and to incorporate housing for a variety of income levels,as well as commercial and office uses;and WHEREAS,the Residential-14 (R-14),Commercial Neighborhood (CN),and Commercial Arterial (CA)zone districts allow mixed-use development;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 1 ORDINANCE NO.5469 text amendment requires being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 22,2009,having duly considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support or in opposition; NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I.Subsection 4-2-060D,Other Residential,Lodging and Home Occupations,of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and Standards,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 shown on Attachment A. SECTION II.Subsection 4-4-080F.I0.e,Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use,of Chapter 4,City-wide Property Development Standards,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 shown on Attachment B. SECTION III.Subsection 4-9-030K,Reserved,of Chapter 9,Permits -Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",is hereby amended to change the title to "Additional Decision Criteria for Live-Work Units"and to read as follows: 2 ORDINANCE NO.5469 K.ADDITIONAL DECISION CRITERIA FOR LIVE-WORK UNITS: The reviewing official shall consider the following criteria in determining whether to issue a conditional use permit for Live-Work units in addition to development standards of the zone where a project is proposed. 1.Each unit shall: a.Not exceed a maximum of one thousand square feet of nonresidential space for commercial activity; b.Construct all nonresidential space,to the maximum allowed,to commercial building standards; c.Provide an internal connection between the residential and nonresidential space within each unit; d.Provide a street presence and pedestrian-oriented fa~ade for the nonresidential space;and e.Only allow the following uses within the nonresidential space of a unit: i.Eating and drinking establishments; ii.On-site services;and iii.Retail sales. 2.Within the Residential-14 (R-14)Zone,Live-Work units shall only be allowed along Primary,Minor,and Collector arterials. 3 ORDINANCE NO.5469 3.Within the Commercial Arterial (CA)Zone,Live-Work units shall only be allowed at a distance of one hundred-fifty feet (150')or greater from an arterial. SECTION IV.Section 4-11-120,Definitions L,of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled tlCode of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington",is hereby amended to establish a new definition for Live-Work Unit to read as follows: Live-Work Unit:A structure or portion of a structure that combines a commercial activity with a residential living space where there is an internal connection between the living and working spaces within the unit.The nonresidential portion of the unit must meet commercial building standards. SECTION V.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and five (5)days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13 th day of__J_u_1-"y -',2009. Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13 th day of __J_u_l-"-y -',2009. -~Mk Denis Law,Mayor 4 ORDINANCE NO.5469 ?~~ Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney Date of Publication:7/17/2009 (summary) ORD .155 7 :6/4/09 :scr 5 4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE -USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS: D.OTHER RESIDENTIAL,LODGING AND HOME OCCUPATIONS ZONING USE TABLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS USES:RC R-l R-4 R-8 RMH R-IO I R-141 RM IL 1M IH CN CV I CA CD CO COR UC-Nl UC-N2 D.OTHER RESIDENTIAL,LODGING AND HOME OCCUPATIONS Accessory dwelling unit AD7 Adult family home P P P P P P P P P P3 Assisted living H AD P P P P3 P39 P P75 P88 Caretaker's residence AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC Congregate residence AD P P3 Group homes I H H3 Group homes II for 6 or less AD P P P P P P P P P3 P Group homes II for 7 or more H H H H H H H P H H3 AD Home occupations AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC6 AC AC Live-Work unit AD AD AD Attachment A b :::d t:;j H Z :> Zn t::r:l Zo I~ ORDINANCE NO.5469 Subsection 4-4-080F.1O.e "Residential Uses Outside of the Center Downtown Zone" RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE: Detached and semi-attached dwellings:A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit.Tandem parking is allowed.A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot,including those vehicles under repair and restoration,unless kept within an enclosed building. Manufactured homes within a manufactured A minimum of 2 per manufactured home site,plus home park:a screened parking area shall be provided for boats, campers,travel trailers and related devices at a ratio of 1 screened space per 10 units.A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on a lot,including those vehicles under repair and restoration,unless kept within an enclosed building. Congregate residence:1 per sleeping room and 1 for the proprietor,plus 1 additional space for each 4 persons employed on the premises. Assisted Living:1 space per residential unit of assisted living,plus dedicated parking spaces for facility fleet vehicles. Attached dwellings in CD,RM-U,RM-T,UC-Nl,1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit;1.6 per 2 and UC-N2 Zones bedroom dwelling unit;1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit. RM-T Zone Exemption:An exemption to the standard parking ratio formula may be granted by the Planning Director allowing 1 parking space per dwelling unit for developments of less than 5 dwelling units with 2 bedrooms or less per unit provided adequate on-street parking is available in the vicinity of the development. Attached dwellings within the RM-F Zone:2 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not provided;and/or 2.5 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is provided,subject to the criteria found in subsection F8d of this Section. Attached dwellings within the CA or CV Zone:1 per dwelling unit is required.A maximum of 1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed. Attached dwellings within all other zones:1.75 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not provided;and/or 2.25 per dwelling unit where tandem parking is provided,subject to the criteria found in subsection F8d of this Section. Attached dwelling for low income or elderly:1 for each 4 dwelling units. Live-Work unit 1 per unit for the residential portion of a unit. Attachment B