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CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5432
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1,ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT;
CHAPTER 2,ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS;
CHAPTER 8,PERMITS -GENERAL AND APPEALS;CHAPTER 9,
PERMITS -SPECIFIC;CHAPTER 11,DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS);AND CHAPTER 20,PEDDLER'S
LICENSE,OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS)OF
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,"
AMENDING THE REGULATIONS REGARDING FARMERS MARKETS,
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS,TEMPORARY MERCHANT VENDORS;
AND PEDDLER'S LICENSES;ADDING A DEFINITION FOR FARMERS
MARKET AND MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT,AND AMENDING
THE DEFINITION OF RETAIL SALES,OUTDOOR.
WHEREAS,farmers markets and produce stands are not outright allowed in the City of
Renton in any zone;and
WHEREAS,the City only allows farmers markets and produce stands through the
definition for retail sales,outdoor in the Center Village,Commercial Arterial,Center Downtown,
Industrial Light,Industrial Heavy and Industrial Medium zones;and
WHEREAS,the Renton Municipal Code has an inconsistency with regard to farmers
markets and produce stands due to RMC 4-2-080A.15 which limits the type of outdoor retail
sales allowed and farmers markets and produce stands are not listed as allowed uses;and
WHEREAS,Washington State Statute RCW 36.71.090 states that agricultural and
farmers produce are exempt from licensing requirements;and
WHEREAS,the City allows temporary merchant vendors through peddlers license
requirements in RMC Title V,Section 20 and limits the zones where they may be utilized,which
are inconsistent with existing zones;and
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WHEREAS,the City seeks to eliminate existing inconsistencies and allow farmers
markets in the CD zone whose purpose statement is compatible with permitting farmers markets
subject to conditions;and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to define mobile food vending unit and change the land use
permitting to a temporary use process for mobile food vending within the IL,1M,IH,CA,CV
and CD zones;and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to provide exemptions for city sponsored events,functions
and produce stands;and
WHEREAS,this matter was dully referred to the Planning Commission for
investigation,study,and said matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,
and said 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 June 2,2008 having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support or
in opposition to the proposed zoning text amendments;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Subsection 4-1-170,Land Use Review Fees,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 amended to
add "Temporary Use Permit:Mobile Food Vendors"as an application type category with a
twenty-five dollar ($25.00)fee amount as shown in Exhibit A.
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SECTION II.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 15 reads as follows:
15.Use is limited to building,hardware,and garden.Except in the CD Zone,size
restrictions apply per RMC 4-2-120B and farmers markets are permitted.
SECTION III.Subsection 4-8-080H,Review Processes,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"the section entitled "Type I -
Land Use Permits"is hereby amended to add "Temporary Use Permit:Mobile Food Vendor"to
the list as shown in Exhibit B.
SECTION IV.Subsection 4-9-240B,Applicability,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 by adding a new
subsection,to read as follows:
2.City Sponsored Events:The following uses are exempt from permit
requirements -city sponsored community fairs,festivals,or events,subject to the
approval of the Mayor's office.
SECTION V.Note 5 of subsection 4-9-240C,Uses Which May Be Permitted,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
read as follows:
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5.Mobile food vendors:Vendors shall comply with all standards established by
the Seattle-King County Health Department.In addition in the IL,1M,IH,CA,
CV and CD zones,mobile food vendors are a permitted use but no licensed
vending unit shall remain at the permitted location between 12:00 a.m.(midnight)
and 5:00 a.m.on a daily basis except for a special event where a unit is allowed at
the same location for up to 72 hours.For all other zones,a temporary use permit
is required.
SECTION VI.Subsection 4-11-060,Definitions F,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 amended to add a new definition to
read as follows:
FARMERS MARKET:A public market at which farmers and often other
vendors sell agricultural produce,which includes the sale of flowers directly to
consumers.
SECTION VII.Subsection 4-11-130,Definitions M,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 amended to add a new definition for
"Mobile Food Vending Unit,"to read as follows:
MOBILE FOOD VENDING UNIT:A use involving sale of retail food or
beverages to the public from any vehicle,cart or wagon that is designed to be
readily movable.A Mobile Food Vending Unit includes pushcarts,mobile
kitchens,hot dog carts,pretzel wagons,or similar uses.
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SECTION VIII.
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Subsection 4-11-180,Definitions R,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 amended so that the definition of
"Retail Sales,Outdoor,"reads as follows:
RET AIL SALES,OUTDOOR:The display and sale of products and services
primarily outside of a building or structure,including but not limited to garden
supplies,tires and motor oil,farmers'markets,manufactured homes,burial
monuments,building and landscape materials,and lumber yards.This definition
excludes adult retail uses,or vehicle sales.
SECTION IX.Subsection 5-20-3B.8,of Chapter 20,Peddler's License,of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
8.All sales to occur on a parcel of land must be upon property zoned CA and the
following must accompany the application:
a.Signature of the property owner authorizing use of parcel;
b.A site plan showing the location of the sales area,the nearest driveway and
the nearest fire hydrant;and
SECTIONX.This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
thirty (30)days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of December
Bonnie Walton,City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of_-=-D.:::..e.:::..ce=..:m=b=-e:::..:r=--__,2008.
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Denis Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:12/13/2008 (summary)
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4-1-170 LAND USE REVIEW FEES:
A.APPLICATION TYPE:FEE AMOUNT:
Additional Animals Permit (annual fee)$50.00
Annexation Expense for postage
Annexation by 60%Direct Petition and 50/50 Petition Method $2,500.00
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision,Administrative Decision,or $75.00
Environmental Decision
Binding Site Plan $1,000.00
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,000.00
Conditional Use Permit:$2,000.00
Hearing Examiner Review $1,000.00
Administrative Review
Environmental Impact Statement/Draft and Final 100%of costs of coordination,
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'When the City is the lead agency for a proposal requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)and
the Environmental Review Committee (ERC)determines that the EIS shall be prepared,the City may
charge and collect a reasonable fee from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in preparing
the EIS.The ERC shall advise the applicant(s)of the projected costs for the EIS prior to actual
preparation;the applicant shall post bond or otherwise ensure payment of such costs.The ERC may
determine that the City will contract directly with a consultant for preparation of an EIS,or a portion of the
EIS,and may bill such costs and expenses directly to the applicant.Such consultants shall be selected by
mutual agreement of the City and applicant after a call for proposals.If a proposal is modified so that an
EIS is no longer required,the ERC shall refund any fees collected under this subsection which remain
after incurred costs are paid.The City may collect a reasonable fee from an applicant to cover the cost of
meeting the public notice requirements of this Title relating to the applicant's proposal.The City shall not
collect a fee for performing its duties as a consulted agency.The City may charge any person for copies
of any document prepared under this Title,and for mailing the document,in a manner prOVided by
chapter 42.17 RCW.
Environmental Checklist:$400.00
Less than $100,000.00 project value
$100,000.00 or more project value $1,000.00
Environmental review/sensitive lands or lands covered by water,except $1,000.00
minor residential additions or modifications
Fence Permit (special)$100.00
Grading and Filling Permit $2,000.00
Lot Line Adjustment $450.00
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park:$500.00
Tentative $2,000.00
Preliminary $1,000.00
Final
Open Space Classification Request $30.00
Plats:$1,000.00
Short Plat $2,000.00
Preliminary Plat $1,000.00
Final Plat
Planned Urban Development:$2,000.00
Preliminary Plan $1,000.00
EXHIBIT A
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Final Plan
Rebuild Approval Permit:$500.00
Hearing Examiner Review $250.00
Administrative Review
Rezone:$2,000.00
Less than 10 acres $3,000.00
10 to 20 acres $4,000.00
More than 20 acres
Routine Vegetation Management Permit $75.00
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit:$500.00
Under $100,000.00 value $1,000.00
$100,000.00 or more value
Site Development Plan (Site Plan or Master Plan):$2,000.00
Hearing Examiner Review $1,000.00
Administrative Review
Special Permit $2,000.00
Temporary Permit $100.00
Temporary Use Permit:Mobile Food Vendors $25.00
Temporary Permit Sign Deposit (refundable)$25.00
Variance -Administrative $100.00
Variance -Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator or Hearing $500.00
Examiner
Waiver $100.00
EXHIBIT A
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RMC 4-8-080H Type I -Land Use Permits
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Type I -Staff Review without Public Notice:
•Building and Grading Permits (SEPA exempt)or SEPA/Land Use Permit process completed
•Business Licenses for Home Occupations without customer visits/deliveries
•Deferrals
•Lot Line Adjustments
•Minor Adjustments (less than 10%)to a previously approved Site Plan
•Modifications (administratively approved)of Various Code Standards
•Routine Vegetation Management Permits (SEPA exempt)
•Shoreline Exemptions
•Temporary Use Permit:Mobile Food Vendor
•Waivers
•Other SEPA Exempt Activities/Actions
EXHIBIT B