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ORDINANCE NO.5470
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4,CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;
AND CHAPTER 11,DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS);
AND CHAPTER 4,ANIMAL LICENSES,OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON",TO AMEND THE
REGULATIONS REGARDING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS AND THE DEFINITIONS
OF "ANIMALS,DOMESTIC","ANIMALS,DOMESTIC -LARGE LOT","ANIMALS,
DOMESTIC -MEDIUM LOT","ANIMALS,DOMESTIC -SMALL LOT"AND "PETS,
HOUSEHOLD".
WHEREAS,the City recognizes that animal owners keep their animals for a variety of
reasons including,but not limited to,companionship,affection and protection;and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to set standards that ensure the keeping of animals occurs in a
humane and appropriate manner that benefits the animals and allows animals to coexist
harmoniously with adjacent and abutting uses;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 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:
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SECTION I.
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Subsection 4-4-010C.1.b,Development Services Division,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 by changing the title to "Planning DiviSion",to read as follows:
b.Planning Division:All those matters concerning land use and zoning.
SECTION II.Subsection 4-4-010D,Number of Animals Allowed,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 follows:
D.NUMBER OF ANIMALS ALLOWED:
1.Permitted Outright:The allowable numbers of animals permitted
outright,provided the minimum lot size is met,are detailed in the following
table.The specified minimum lot sizes are absolute requirements.No
variances,waivers,and/or modifications under the Renton Municipal Code
may be granted.The keeping of animals that require lesser lot size is allowed
to be cumulative,when lot size requirements have been met.For example,
on a 12,500 square foot lot,the keeping of two medium lot domestic
animals,six small lot domestic animals,and three household pets is
permitted outright.
Number of Animals Permitted Outright
Household Small Lot Medium Large LotLotPetsDomesticDomesticDomestic
Number 3 3 per 2 per 2 per
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Allowed
Minimum
Gross Square n/a 6,000 12,500 43,560FeetofLot
Size
2.Permitted with Additional Lot Size:The allowable number of additional
animals permitted with additional lot size,provided the minimum lot size of
RMC 4-4-010D.1 has been met,are detailed in the following table.The
specified additional lot sizes are absolute requirements;variances,waivers,
and/or modifications (RMC 4-9-250)may not be granted.The minimum lot
size required to keep a fourth household pet is 27,500 gross square feet.
However,regardless of additional lot size,the keeping of four (4)or more
dogs and/or cats shall always require obtainment of an Additional Animals
Permit (RMC 4-9-100)or a Conditional Use Permit for a Kennel (RMC 4-9-
030).
Number of Animals Permitted with Additional Lot
Size
Household Small Lot Medium Large Lot
Pets 1 Domestic Lot DomesticDomestic
Additional
Number 1 per 1 per 1 per 1 per
Allowed
Additional
Gross Square 7,5002 2,000 7,500 20,000FeetofLot
Size
1.Not including cats and/or dogs.
2.Provided the lot size is at least 27,500 gross square feet in size.
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SECTION III.
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Subsection 4-4-01OE,Keeping Greater Number of Animals Than
Allowed,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 follows:
E.KEEPING GREATER NUMBER OF ANIMALS THAN ALLOWED:
1.Permitted with an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100):Greater
numbers of animals than allowed in RMC 4-4-010D.1 may be allowed,
provided the minimum lot size of RMC 4-4-010D.1 has been met,as detailed
in the following table and subject to an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-
100).
Number of Animals Permitted with Additional
Animals Permit
Household Small Lot Medium Large LotLotPetsDomesticDomesticDomestic
Additional Subject to Subject to Subject to Subject toNumberReview!Review Review ReviewAllowed
Additional
Gross Square n/a n/a n/a n/a
Feet of Lot Size
1.Keeping four (4)or more dogs and/or cats requires an Additional
Animals Permit.
2.Occasional breeders are permitted to keep a greater number of animals
than allowed on a temporary basis,not to exceed 120 days when those
animals are less than 120 days old.
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3.Animal foster care providers shall be allowed to keep a greater number of
household pets than permitted in RMC 4-4-01OD.l or as permitted in RMC 4-
4-01OD.2,provided they obtain an Additional Animals Permit (4-9-100).
SECTION IV.Subsection 4-4-010G,General Standards for Keeping Animals,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 follows:
G.GENERAL STANDARDS FOR KEEPING ANIMALS:
1.Shelter Location:Shelters,pens,and permanent/temporary kennels
structures shall be located a minimum of ten feet (10')from any property
line and in the rear yard.The Planning Division may grant an exemption from
this ten feet (10')requirement if the owner/tenant can provide sufficient
information that a side yard would be a better location.Private barns and
stables shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50')from any property line.
Barns and stables may not be located in attached garages or carports.
2.Confinement:All animals shall be kept and maintained in a manner which
confines their movement and activity to the premises of the owner/tenant.
a.Dog-runs,open-run areas,and permanent/temporary kennel structures
shall be surrounded by a fence of adequate height (as to preclude
escapeL located a minimum of ten feet (10')from any property line,and
located in the rear yard.The Planning Division may grant an exemption
from this 10 feet (10')requirement if the owner/tenant can provide
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sufficient information that a side yard would be a better location.Electric
and barbed wire fences may be used,provided the conditions of RMC 4-
4-040,Fences and Hedges,are met.
b.On lots that are larger than one gross acre in size,dog-runs,open-run
areas,and permanent/temporary kennel structures may be located
closer than ten feet (10')to a property line if the dog-run,open-run area,
and/or permanent/temporary kennel structure is no closer than one
hundred feet (100')to any dwelling unit and the location is approved by
Planning Division.
SECTION V.Subsection 4-4-010H.l,Shelter and Structures,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 follows:
1.Shelter and Structures:Shelter shall be provided for animals in clean
structures which shall be kept structurally sound,maintained in good repair,
contain the animals,and restrict entrance of other animals.All structures
associated with kennels and stables shall be located a minimum of fifty feet
(50')from any property line and must be located in the rear yard.On lots
that are larger than one gross acre in size,exercising,training,and/or riding
areas may be located closer than fifty feet (50')from a property line if the
exercising,training,and/or riding areas are no closer than one hundred feet
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(100')to any dwelling unit and the location is approved in writing,by the
Planning Division.
SECTION VI.Section 4-11-010,Definitions A,of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title
IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton,Washington",is hereby so that the definitions of Animals,Domestic,
Animals,Domestic -Large Lot,Animals,Domestic -Medium Lot and Animals,Domestic -Small
Lot,read as follows:
ANIMALS,DOMESTIC:Animals that have been bred to be tame,are dependent
on human intervention for food and shelter,and are kept continually at the
premises of the owner.These animals are to include:large lot domestic animals,
medium lot domestic animals,small lot domestic animals,and other animals as
approved by the Planning Director.Bees,peafowl,and roosters are excluded
from this definition.
ANIMALS,DOMESTIC -LARGE LOT:Animals that require at least one acre lot
size;to include horses,ponies,donkeys,cows,llamas,goats,pigs,oxen,and
other animals of similar size and characteristics as approved by the Planning
Director.
ANIMALS,DOMESTIC -MEDIUM LOT:Animals that require at least twelve
thousand five hundred (12,500)gross square feet of lot size;to include sheep,
miniature goats that are smaller than twenty-four inches (24")at the shoulder
and/or not more than one hundred fifty (150)pounds in weight,and other
animals of similar size and characteristics as approved by the Planning Director.
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ANIMALS,DOMESTIC -SMALL LOT:Animals that require at least six thousand
(6}000)gross square feet of lot size;to include rabbits}chickens}ducks}geese}
pigeons}and other animals of similar size and characteristics as approved by the
Planning Director.
SECTION VII.Section 4-11-160}Definitions p}of Chapter 11}Definitions}of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled tJCode of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton}Washington JJ
}is hereby amended so that the definition of Pets}Household reads
as follows:
PETS,HOUSEHOLD:Animals that are generally kept as part of a household and
for the purpose of companionship.These animals are to include:dogs}cats}
rabbits}caged indoor birds}small rodents}non-venomous reptiles and
amphibians weighing less than ten (10)pounds}and other of similar size and
characteristics as approved by the Planning Director.
SECTION VIII.Section 5-4-6}Additional Animals}of Chapter 4}Animal Licenses}of Title
V (Finance and Business Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled tJCode of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton}Washington JJ
}is hereby amended to read as follows:
The keeping of additional animals may be allowed pursuant to RMC 4-9-100.
Application shall be made to the Planning Division.Upon approval of the
issuance of an Additional Animals Permit by the Planning Director}the Finance
Director shall be authorized to issue a license to keep additional animals to the
applicant.The additional animals license shall be renewed annually upon receipt
of the fifty dollar ($50)fee and provided Animal Control and/or the Planning
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Division has not revoked the permit pursuant to RMC 4-9-1001.The first-year
license fee shall be waived for those who receive an Additional Animals Permit.
SECTION IX.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
five (5)days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of_J_u_1....:cy -',2009.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13 t hday of __J_u_1....:o..y .,2009.
Denis Law,Mayor
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Date of Publication:7/17/2009 (summary)
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