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Home My WebLink AboutORD 5392Amends ORDs:496],5100 5286 CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO.5392 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS;AND 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 REGARDING FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS AND OFFICE AND CONFERENCE USES;AND ADDING A DEFINITION OF FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF DRIVE- INIDRIVE-THROUGH RETAIL OR SERVICE. WHEREAS,the City only allows stand-alone fast food restaurants through eating and drinking establishments in the Center Village,Commercial Arterial,Center Downtown,Urban Center North,Industrial Light,Industrial Heavy and Industrial Medium zones;and WHEREAS,the Renton Municipal Code has an inconsistency with regard to fast food restaurants due to the definition for eating and drinking establishments prohibiting fast food and the definition for fast food being classified as an eating and drinking establishment;and WHEREAS,the language in note 22 of RMC 4-2-080A references three separate conditions which are applied in the Commercial Neighborhood,Center Village and Commercial Arterial zones;with each condition not applicable in all the three zones,making clarity a concern;and WHEREAS,the City seeks to eliminate inconsistencies and allow stand-alone fast food restaurants in zones whose purpose statements are compatible with the use subject to conditions; and WHEREAS,this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study,and said matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,and said 1 ORDINANCE NO.5392 zoning text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended;and WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on April 28,2008,having duly considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto; NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I.Subsection 4-2-060I,the Retail section of the Zoning Use Table,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 so that a new row is inserted and the phrase "Fast Food Restaurants"is added alphabetically as shown in Attachment A. SECTION II.Subsection 4-2-060I,the Retail section of the Zoning Use Table,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 further amended to specify the applicable notes and conditions by zone as follows: "P38"in the IL zone,"PII2"in the CV zone,"P22"in the CA zone,"PI 13"in the CD zone and "P8I"in the UC-NI zone.Other portions of the table are to remain the same,as shown in Attachment A,unless further amended in Section III below. SECTION III.Subsection 4-2-060H,the Office and Conference section of the Zoning Use Table,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 so that in the rows titled "Medical and Dental 2 ORDINANCE NO.5392 Offices","Offices,general",and "Veterinary offices/clinics","P22"is replaced with "PI12"in the column associated with the CV zone.Other portions of the table are to remain the same,as shown in Attachment A,except as amended in Sections I and II,above. SECTION IV.Subsection 4-2-080A,Subject to the Following Conditions,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 so that note 22,reads: 22.Size restrictions apply per use in RMC 4-2-120A. SECTION V.Subsection 4-2-080A,Subject to the Following Conditions,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 by adding new notes 112 and 113, to read as follows: 112.In the CV Zone,no office and conference uses are allowed for parcels fronting,or taking primary access from Edmonds Avenue NE;and fast food restaurants are prohibited from accommodating drive -throughs. 113.Fast Food restaurants are prohibited from accommodating drive - throughs. SECTION VI.Section 4-11-040,Definitions D,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 so that the definition for Drive-In/Drive-Through Retail or Service reads as follows: DRIVE-INIDRIVE-THROUGH RETAIL OR SERVICE:A business or a portion of a business where a customer is permitted or encouraged either by the 3 ORDINANCE NO.5392 design of physical facilities or by service and/or packaging procedures,to carry on business in the off-street parking or paved area accessory to the business,while seated in a motor vehicle.In some instances,customers may need to get out of the vehicle to obtain the product or service.This definition shall include but not be limited to drive-in services at fast-food restaurants,espresso stands,and banks and pharmacies.This definition excludes vehicle service and repair,vehicle fueling stations,and car washes. SECTION VII.Section 4-11-060,Definitions F,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 so that the definition for Fast Food Restaurant reads as follows: FAST FOOD RESTAURANT:A restaurant occupying a detached structure, identified by a name brand that offers a standard menu,typical business operation logo,advertising franchise ownership or affiliation,and a corporate architectural prototype building.Franchise fast food typically caters to a market area larger than one neighborhood and is auto oriented.It may include drive through service. This definition excludes espresso stands. SECTION VIII. thirty days after publication. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day Of_--L,T........!.......l0'-"e~'2008. Bonnie Walton,City Clerk 4 ORDINANCE NO.5392 APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 23rdday of_--=-J-=u=n-=.e ,2008. ~~ Denis Law,Mayor Approved as to form: ~-""'~"A Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney Date of Publication:6/28/2008 (summary) ORD.1478:6/9/08:scr 5 4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE -USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS: ATTACHMENT A ZONING USE TABLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS USES:RC R-1 R-4 R-8 RM R-10 R-14 RM IL 1M IH CN CV CA CD CO CO UC- UC- H R N1 N2 H.OFFICE AND CONFERENCE Conference Centers P38 P38 P38 H P38 P P P21 P P91 Medical and dental offices P42 P38 P38 P38 AD17 P P P P P P92 P112 Offices,general P42 P13 P13 P13 AD17 P P P P P P93 P112 Veterinary offices/clinics P P42 P38 P38 P38 P P P38 P P78 P112 I.RETAIL Adult retail use P43 P43 P43 P43 P43 P43 P43 Big-box retail P72 P72 P72 P72 P79 Drive-in/drive-through,retail AC AC AC AC AC28 AC AC AC AC 28 78 80 Eating and drinking establishments P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 H33 P42 P P P P22 P P22 P P12 P27 P81 P94 Fast Food Restaurants P38 P112 P22 P113 P81 Horticultural nurseries,existing H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Horticultural nurseries,new H AD38 Retail sales H33 AD P34 P34 P34 P60 P P68 P P54 P21 P82 P95 Retail sales,outdoor P30 P30 P30 P15 P15 P15 P15 P15 Taverns AD P20 AD P21 P82 P99 Vehicle sales,large P P P P41 Vehicle sales,small P P P P20 o ::0 tl H Z:x:-z () tt.1 Zo. 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