HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5357CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5357
Amends Ords:4720,4843
4963,4971,5087
5286,5330,5355
Amended by:ORD 5369
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2,ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS,
AND 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"TO AMEND REGULATIONS IN EFFECT FOR DOWNTOWN
RENTON,INCLUDING REMOVING THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA
DESIGNATION,AMENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE DOWNTOWN
PEDESTRIAN DISTRICT,AMENDING THE COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS,AMENDING THE PARKING REGULATIONS FOR
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES,AND AMENDING THE CITY CENTER
DISTRICT SIGN REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS,there are several regulatory and regulatory overlay districts that affect
Renton's Downtown,including:the Center Downtown zone,the City Center sign regulations,
the Downtown Core Overlay district,Urban Design Regulation District'A',and the Pedestrian
Overlay District;and
WHEREAS,the established boundaries of these districts have never been coordinated;
and
WHEREAS,the lack of coordination between the boundaries of these regulatory districts
has been confusing for the public and for applicants for development;and
WHEREAS,the coordination of these boundaries provides a more consistent
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan;and
WHEREAS,the City Council held a public hearing on February 4,2008,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:
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SECTION I.Subsection 4-2-010 E,Additional Restriction on Land Use,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 as shown in Attachment A.
SECTION II.Subsection 4-2-080 C,Downtown Core Area,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 deleted.
SECTION III.Subsection 4-2-080 D,Downtown Pedestrian District,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 as shown in Attachment B.
SECTION IV.Subsection 4-2-120 B,Commercial Zoning Designations,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 as shown in Attachment C.
SECTIONV.Subsection 4-2-120 C,Number 11,Conditions Associated with
Number 20 of Subsection 4-2-120 C,Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Tables for Commercial Zoning Designations,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 as
follows:
11.Reserved.
SECTION VI.
Development Standards Tables for Commercial Zoning Designations,of Chapter 2,Zoning
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Districts-Uses and Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washmgton"is hereby amended as
follows:
20."Public Suffix"(P)properties are allowed the following height bonus:
Publicly owned structures shall be permitted an additional fifteen feet (15')in
height above that otherwise permitted in the zone if "pitched roofs,"as defined
herein,are used for at least sixty percent (60%)or more of the roof surface of
both primary and accessory structures.In addition,in zones where the maximum
permitted building height is less than seventy five feet (75'),the maximum height
of a publicly owned structure may be increased as follows,up to a maximum
height of seventy five feet (75')to the highest point ofthe building:
a.When abutting a public street,one additional foot of height for each
additional one and one half feet (1-112')of perimeter building setback beyond
the minimum street setback required at street level unless such setbacks are
otherwise discouraged;and
b.When abutting a common property line,one additional foot of height for
each additional two feet (2')of perimeter building setback beyond the
minimum required along a common property line;and
c.On lots four (4)acres or greater,five (5)additional feet of height for every
one percent (1 %)reduction below a twenty percent (20%)maximum lot area
coverage by buildings for public amenities such as recreational facilities,
and/or landscaped open space areas,etc.,when these are open and accessible
to the public during the day or week.
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SECTION VII.Subsection 4-4-080 B,Scope of Parking,Loading and Driveway
Standards 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 as follows:
B.SCOPE OF PARKING,LOADING AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS:
1.Applicability:
a.Within the Center Downtown Zone:This Section,except for subsections
FI through F9 and J of this Section,shall apply in the following cases:
i.New Buildings or Structures:If construction replaces an existing
building,only the area exceeding the area of the original structure shall be
used to calculate required parking.
ii.Building/Structure Additions:Only the area exceeding the area of the
original structure shall be used to calculate required parking.
b.Outside the Center Downtown Zone:Off-street parking;loading areas,
and driveways shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this
Section in the following cases:
i.New buildings or structures.
ii.Building/Structure Additions:The enlargement or remodeling of an
existing building/structure by more than one-third (1/3)of the area of the
building!structure.
iii.Paving or Striping:The paving of a parking lot with permanent
surface,or striping a previously unstriped lot.
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iv.Change in Use:The change of all or a portion of a building/structure
or land use to a use requiring more parking than the previous use,as
specified in subsection FlO of this Section,except when located in a
shopping center.
v.Activities Requiring Deliveries or Shipments:Uses requiring
merchandise deliveries and/or shipments shall provide adequate
permanent off-street loading space in addition to required parking for the
use.
2.Conformance Required:It shall be unlawful for any person hereafter to
erect,construct,enlarge,move or convert any parking lot,parking structure,
loading area,or driveway in the City or cause or permit the same to be done
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Section.Driveways
shall be constructed to City standards.
3.Plans Required:Where off-street parking is required,except for single-
family dwellings,a plan shall be submitted for approval by the Building
Department.The plan must be accompanied by sufficient proof of ownership
that indicates the spaces contemplated will be permanent.
4.Future Changes to Parking Arrangement:Any future changes in parking
arrangements or number of spaces must be approved by the Development
Services Division.
5.Timing for Compliance:
a.Building Permit Required:No construction,alteration or changes in
uses are permitted until all the information in RMC 4-8-120D16p,Parking
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Analysis,and 4-8-120D19s,Site Plan,has been submitted and approved
by the appropriate City departments and building permit has been issued.
b.Requirements Prior to Occupancy Permit:The premises shall not be
occupied until the parking lot is paved,marked,landscaped and lighted (if
the lot is to be illuminated)and an occupancy permit has been issued,
unless a deferment has been granted.
c.Requirements Prior to Business License Issuance:A business license
shall not be issued until an occupancy permit has been issued.
SECTION VIII.Subsection 4-4-080 C,Downtown Core Area Map,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 deleted.
SECTION IX.Subsection 4-4-080 E,Location of Required Parking,of Chapter 4,
City-Wide Property Development Standards,of Title IV (lJeveJopment Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is
hereby amended as follows:
E.LOCATION OF REQUIRED PARKING:
1.On-Site Parking Required:Required parking as specified herein shall be
provided upon property in the same ownership as the property upon which the
building or use requiring the specified parking is located or upon leased parking.
Off-street parking facilities shall be located as hereinafter specified:
a.Detached,Semi-Attached and Two (2)Attached Dwellings:On the same
lot with the building they are required to serve.
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b.Attached Dwellings Greater Than Three (3)Units:May be on
contiguous lot with the building they are required to serve;provided,the
provisions of subsection E2 (Off-Site Parking)of this Section are complied
with.
c.Boat Moorages:May have parking areas located not more than six hundred
feet (600')from such moorage facility nor closer than one hundred feet (100')
to the shoreline (see subsection FlO of this Section).Accessible parking as
required by the Washington State Barrier Free Standards can be allowed
within one hundred feet (100')per subsection F8e of this Section.
d.Other Uses:On the same lot with the principal use except when the
conditions as mentioned in subsection E2 (Off-Site Parking)of this Section
are complied with.
2.Off-Site Parking:
a.When Permitted:If sufficient parking is not available on the premises of
the use,a private parking area may be provided off-site,except for single and
two (2)family dwellings.
b.Agreement Required:A parking agreement ensuring that off-site parking
is available for the duration of the use shall be approved by the Development
Services Director,following review by the City Attorney.
c.Additional Information Required:The Development Services Division
shall review the following as part of the permit process:
i.A letter of justification addressing the need for off-site parking and
compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
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11.A site plan showing all dimensions of parking spaces,aisles,
landscaping areas,adjacent street improvements,curb cuts,and on-site
and adjacent uses and buildings.
d.Fees:No charge for use of such parking area shall be made In any
residential zone except on a weekly or monthly basis.
e.Maximum Distance to Off-Site Parking Area:
i.Within the Center Downtown Zone:No distance requirements apply
when both the use and off-site parking are located within the Center
Downtown.
ii.Within the DC-Nl and DC-N2 Zones:Off-site parking shall be within
five hundred feet (500')of the building or use if it is intended to serve
residential uses,and within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500')of the
building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential uses.
iii.All Other Zones:Off-site parking shall be within five hundred feet
(500')of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses,and
within seven hundred fifty feet (750')of the building or use if it is
intended to serve nonresidential uses.
f.Transportation Management Plan Exception:The Planning/Building
Public Works Department may modify the maximum distance requirements if
a Transportation Management Plan or other acceptable transportation system
will adequately provide for the parking needs of the use and the conditions
outlined in RMC 4-9-250D2 are met.
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3.Joint Use Parking Facilities:
a.When Permitted:Joint use of parking facilities may be authorized only for
those uses that have dissimilar peak-hour demands.
b.Agreement Required:A parking agreement ensuring that joint use parking
is available for the duration of the uses shall be approved by the Development
Services Director,following review by the City Attorney.
c.Maximum Distance to Joint Use Parking:
i.Within the Center Downtown Zone:No distance requirements apply
when both the use and joint use parking are located within the Center
Downtown.
ii.Within the UC-Nt and UC-N2 Zones:Joint use parking shall be
within seven hundred fifty feet (750')of the building or use if it is
intended to serve residential uses,and within one thousand five hundred
feet (1,500')of the building or use if it is intended to serve nonresidential
uses.
iii.All Other Zones:Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty
feet (750')of the building or use it is intended to serve.
d.Special Provisions for Subdivision of Shopping Center:Parking areas in
shopping centers may operate as common parking for all uses.If a shopping
center is subdivided,easements and/or restrictive covenants must grant use
and provide for maintenance of common parking and access areas.
SECTION X.Subsection 4-4-080 F,Number 10,Number of Parking Spaces
Required,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property Development Standards,of Title IV (Development
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Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended as shown in attachment D.
SECTION XI.Subsection 4-4-100 H,Number 2,Applicability,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 as follows:
2.Applicability:The sign standards of this subsection shall apply to the property
contained within the City Center sign regulation boundaries as shown in the
following figure,generally described as including:land which is within the Urban
Design Regulations District'A'.
SECTION XII.Subsection 4-4-100 H,Number 3,Map of City Center Sign
Regulation Boundaries,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 as shown in Attachment E.
SECTION XIII.Subsection 4-4-100 H,Number 4,Type and Number of Permanent
Signs 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 as shown in Attachment F.
SECTION XIV.Subsection 4-4-100 H,Number 5,Size,Height and Locations
Allowed for Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses Based Upon Sign Type,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 as shown in Attachment G.
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SECTION XV.
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Subsection 4-4-100 H,Number 6,Letter Size Limitation for
Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses Based Upon Distance from Right-of-Way,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 as shown in Attachment H.
SECTION XVI.
thirty days after publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25th day of February
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of February
,2008.
,2008.
~~-
Dems Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
-r:."~~A 'Go ..~C)I..RAt;..~()'vV'C • _
Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:3/1/2008 (summary)
ORD.l442:2/5/08:scr
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ATTACHMENT A ORDINANCE NO.5357
4-2-010
E ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE:
ZONING MAP SYMBOL
TYPE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION
Automall Restrictions Dot Pattern
Public Use Designation "P"
TYPE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION REFERENCE OR CODE SECTION NO.
Airport-Compatible Land Use Restrictions RMC 4-3-020
Aquifer Protection Area RMC 4-3-050
Automall Improvement District RMC 4-3-040
Downtown Pedestrian District RMC 4-2-070L and 4-2-080D
Northeast Fourth Street Business District RMC 4-3-040
"P"Suffix Procedures RMC 4-3-080
Planned Unit Development RMC 4-9-150
Rainier A venue Business District RMC 4-3-040
Restrictive Covenants See Property Title Report
Sunset Blvd.Business District RMC 4-3-040
Urban Design Districts (Areas "A,""B,"RMC 4-3-100
"C ""D "and "E"), ,
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ATTACHMENT B ORDINANCE NO.5357
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ATTACHMENT C
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4-2-120B
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
CD CO COR
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size for None 25,000 sq.ft.None
lots created after July
11,1993
Minimum Lot None None None
WidthlDepth for lots
created after July 11,
1993
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot None.65%1':1 of total lot 65%of total lot
Coverage for Buildings area or 75%19 if area or 75%if
parking is parking is provided
provided within within the building
the building or or within a parking
within a parking garage.2 5
garage.
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwellin2 Units per Net Acre)
25 dwelling units NA Where a
Minimum Net per net acre.9 development
Residential Density The minimum involves a mix of
density uses then minimum
requirements shall residential density
not apply to the shall be 16 dwelling
subdivision and/or units per net
development of a acre.9,25
legal lot 1/2 acre or When proposed
less in size as of development does
March 1,1995.not involve a mix of
uses,then minimum
residential density
shall be 5 dwelling
units per net
acre.9,25
The same area used
for commercial and
office development
can also be used to
calculate residential
density.Where
commercial and/or
office areas are
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ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO.5357
utilized in the
calculation of
density,the City
may reqUIre
restrictive
covenants to ensure
the maximum
density is not
exceeded should the
property be
subdivided or in
another manner
made available for
separate lease or
conveyance.
Maximum Net I 00 dwellin~units NA CORl and 2
Residential Density per net acre.(Generally the
Density may be Stoneway
increased to 150 Concrete Site and
dwelling units per Port Quendall
net acre subject to Site,respectively):
Administrative 25 dwelling units
Conditional Use per net acre,
approval.without bonus.
Bonus density may
be achieved subject
to noted
requirements in
RMC 4-9-065,
Density Bonus
Review.9
COR 3 (Generally
the Southport Site
and Fry's Site):50
dwelling units per
net acre.9,25
The same area used
for commercial and
office development
can also be used to
calculate residential
density.Where
commercial and/or
office areas are
utilized in the
calculation of
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ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO.5357
density,the City
may reqUIre
restrictive
covenants to ensure
the maximum
density is not
exceeded should the
property be
subdivided or in
another manner
made available for
separate lease or
conveyance.
SETBACKS
Minimum Front None.Buildings less Determined through
Yard I8 than 25 ft.in site development
height:15 ft.19 plan review.22 ,24,25
Buildings 25 ft.
to 80 ft.in
height:20 ft.13,19
Buildings over
80 ft.in height:
30 ft.13 ,19
Maximum Front 15 ft.-for None Determined through
Yard I8 buildings 25 ft.or site development
less in height.plan review.22,24,25
None -for that
portion ofa
building over 25 ft.
in height.
Minimum Side Yard None 15 ft.I';!-for Determined through
Along A Street I8 buildings less site development
than 25 ft.in plan review.22 ,24,25
height.
20 ft.13,19 -for
buildings 25 ft.
to 80 ft.in
height.
30 ft.13,19 -for
buildings over
80 ft.in height.
15 ft.-for None Determined through
Maximum Side Yard buildings 25 ft.or site development
Along A StreetI8 less in height.plan review.22,24,25
None -for that
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ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO.5357
portion ofa
building over 25 ft.
in height.
Minimum Freeway 10ft.landscaped 10ft.landscaped 10ft.landscaped
Frontage Setback setback from the setback from the setback from the
property line.property line.property line.
Minimum Rear Yard llS None,unless the None required,Determined through
CD lot abuts a except,15 ft.if site development
residential zone,abutting a plan review.22,24,25
then there shall be a residential zone.
15 ft.landscaped
strip or a 5 ft.wide
sight-0bscuring
landscaped strip and
a solid 6 ft.high
barrier used along
the common
boundary.
Minimum Side Yard llS None None required,Determined through
except 15 ft.if site development
abutting or plan review.22 ,24,25
adjacent to a
residential zone.
Clear Vision Area NA In no case shall a In no case shall a
structure over 42 structure over 42 in.
in.in height in height intrude
intrude into the into the 20 ft.clear
20 ft.clear vision area defined..in RMC 4-11-030.VISIOn area
defined in RMC
4-11-030.
ON-SITE LANDSCAPING
Minimum On-site None 10ft.,except Determined through
Landscape Width -where reduced site development
Along the Street through the site plan review.
Frontage development
plan review
process.
Minimum On-site None 15 ft.sight-Determined through
Landscape Width obscuring site development
Required Along the landscaping.If plan review.
Street Frontage When the street is a
a Commercial Lot is designated
Adjacent8 to Property arterial,1 non-
Zoned R-l,R-4,R-8,sight-obscuring
R-IO,R-14,or RM landscaping shall
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be provided
unless otherwise
determined by
the Reviewing
Official through
the site
development
plan review
process.3
Minimum Landscape 15 ft.landscaped 15 ft.wide Determined through
Width Required When strip consistent with landscaped site development
a Commercial Lot is the definition of visual barrier plan review.
Abutting7 Property landscaped visual consistent with
Zoned Residential barrier in RMC 4-the definition in
11-120;or 5 ft.RMC 4-11-120,
wide sight-when abutting a
obscuring residentially
landscaped strip and zoned property.
a solid 6 ft.high A 10ft.sight-
barrier used along obscuring
the common landscape strip
boundary of may be allowed
residentially zoned through the site
property.development
plan review
process.3,4
Minimum On-site NA 15 ft.wide sight-Determined through
Landscape Width obscuring site development
Required Along the landscape strip.plan review.
Street Frontage When
a Commercial Zoned
Lot is Adjacent8 to
Property Zoned
Commercial,Office or
Public/Quasi,i.e.,CN,
CV,CA,CD,CO,or
COR
HEIGHT
Maximum Building 95 ft.O,IU 250 ft.o,1L COR 1 (Generally
Height the Stoneway
Concrete Site):10
stories and/or 125
ft.6,14
COR2and3
(Generally the
Port Quendall
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Site,Fry's Site and
the Southport
Site):10 stories
and/or 125 ft.;
provided,the
master plan
inc!udes a balance
of building height,
bulk and density;6
and provided,that
in the COR 3 Zone
only,buildings or
portions of
buildings which are
within 100 ft.of the
shoreline shall not
exceed a maximum
height of 75 ft?5
Maximum Building 20 ft.more than the 20 ft.more than Determined through
Height When a maximum height the maximum site development
Building is Abutting7 a allowed in the height allowed in plan review?5
Lot Designated as abutting residential the abutting
Residential zone.6,17 residential zone.6
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-
Wireless 140G.140G.140G.
Communication
Facilities
SCREENING See RMC 4-4-095.See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-095.
Minimum Required 095.
for Outdoor Loading,
Repair,Maintenance,
Storage or Work
Areas;Surface-
Mounted Utility and
Mechanical
Equipment;Roof Top
Equipment (Except for
Telecommunication
Equipment)
Refuse or Recycling See RMC 4-4-090.See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-090.
090.
PARKING AND LOADING
General See RMC 4-4-080 See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-080
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ATTACHMENT C ORDINANCE NO.5357
and RMC 10-10-13.080andRMC and RMC 10-10-13.
10-10-13.Direct arterial
access to individual
structures shall
occur only when
alternative access to
local or collector
streets or
consolidated access
with adjacent uses
is not feasible.
Required Location for All parking shall be NA NA
Parking provided in the rear
portion of the yard,
with access taken
from an alley,when
available.Parking
shall not be located
in the front yard,
nor in a side yard
facing the street nor
rear yard facing the
street.Parking
may be located off-
site or subject to a
joint parking
agreement.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
General NA A pedestrian Determined through
connection shall site development
be provided from plan review.
a public entrance
to the street,
unless the
Reviewing
Official
determines that
the requirement
would unduly
endanger the
pedestrian.
SIGNS
General See RMC 4-4-100.See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-100.
100.
LOADING DOCKS
Location For permitted Not permitted on Determined through
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manufacturing and the side of the lot site development
fabrication uses,adjacent or plan review.
parking,docking abutting to a
and loading areas residential zone.3
for truck traffic
shall be off-street
and screened from
view of abutting
public streets.
DUMPSTERJRECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Size and Location of See RMC 4-4-090.See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-090.
Refuse or Recycling 090.
Areas
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050 See RMC 4-3-See RMC 4-3-050
and 4-3-090.050 and 4-3-090.and 4-3-090.
SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Design Guidelines See RMC 4-3-100 NA NA
for Urban Center
Design Overlay
regulations
applicable to
residential
buildings.
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10.Number of Parking Spaces Required:
a.Interpretation of Standards -Minimum and Maximum Number of Spaces:In
determining parking requirements,when a single number of parking spaces is
required by this Code,then that number of spaces is to be interpreted as the general
number of parking spaces required,representing both the minimum and the maximum
number of spaces to be provided for that land use.
When a maximum and a minimum range of required parking is listed in this Code,the
developer or occupant is required to provide at least the number of spaces listed as the
minimum requirement,and may not provide more than the maximum listed in this
Code.
b.Multiple Uses:When a development falls under more than one category,the
parking standards for the most specific category shall apply,unless specifically stated
otherwise.
c.Alternatives:
i.Joint Parking Agreements:Approved joint use parking agreements and the
establishment of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP)may be used as
described in subsections E3 and F10c(ii)of this Section to meet a portion of these
parking requirements.(Amd.Ord.4790,9-13-1999)
ii.Transportation Management Plans:A Transportation Management Plan
(TAMP)guaranteeing the required reduction in vehicle trips may be substituted in
part or in whole for the parking spaces required,subject to the approval of the
Planning/Building/Public Works Department.
The developer may seek the assistance ofthe Planning/BuildingiPublic Works
Department in formulating a Transportation Management Plan.The plan must be
agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding contract with
the City of Renton.At a minimum,the Transportation Management Plan will
designate the number of trips to be reduced on a daily basis,the means by which
the plan is to be accomplished,an evaluation procedure,and a contingency plan if
the trip reduction goal cannot be met.If the Transportation Management Plan is
unsuccessful,the developer is obligated to immediately provide additional
measures at the direction of the Planning/Building/Public Works Department,
which may include the requirement to provide full parking as required by City
standards.
d.Modification:The Planning/BuildingiPublic Works Department may authorize a
modification from either the minimum or maximum parking requirements for a
specific development should conditions warrant as described in RMC 4-9-250D2.
When seeking a modification from the minimum or maximum parking requirements,
the developer or building occupant shall provide the PlanninglBuildingiPublic Works
Department with written justification for the proposed modification.
e.Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use:Modification of these minimum
or maximum standards requires written approval from the Planning/Building/Public
Works Department
INUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
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ORDINANCE NO.5357
Mixed occupancies:(2 or 3 different uses in The total requirements for off-street
the same building or sharing a lot.For 4 or parking facilities shall be the sum of the
more uses,see "shopping center"requirements for the several uses
requirements)computed separately,unless the building
is classified as a "shopping center"as
defined in RMC 4-11-190.
Uses not specifically identified in this Planning/Building/Public Works
Section:Department staff shall determine which
of the below uses is most similar based
upon staff experience with various uses
and information provided by the
applicant.The amount of required
parking for uses not listed above shall be
the same as for the most similar use
listed below
RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Detached and semi-attached dwellings:A minimum of2 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 A minimum of 2 per manufactured home
manufactured home park:site,plus 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 I additional space for
each 4 persons employed on the
premises.
Attached dwellings in RM-U,RM-T,UC-1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling
Nl and UC-N2 Zones unit;I.6 per 2 bedroom dwelling unit;l.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 Development Services
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
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ATTACHMENT D ORDINANCE NO.5357
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 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 1 for each 4 dwelling units
elderly:
RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Attached dwellings:1 per unit.
Attached dwellings for low income or 1 for every 4 dwelling units.
elderly:
Congregate Residences 1 per 4 sleeping rooms and 1 for the
proprietor,plus 1 additional space for
each 4 persons employed on the
premises.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN
ZONE AND EXCEPT SHOPPING CENTERS:
Drive-through retail or drive-through Stacking spaces:The drive-through
service:facility shall be so located that sufficient
on-site vehicle stacking space is provided
for the handling of motor vehicles using
such facility during peak business hours.
Typically 5 stacking spaces per window
are required unless otherwise determined
by the Development Services Director.
Stacking spaces cannot obstruct required
parking spaces or ingress/egress within
the site or extend into the public right-of-
way.
Banks:A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of
net floor area and a maximum of 0.5 per
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ORDINANCE NO.5357
100 square feet of net floor area except
when part of a shopping center.
Convalescent centers:1 for every 2 employees plus 1 for every
3 beds.
Day care centers,adult day care (I and II):I for each employee and 2 loading
spaces within 100 feet of the main
entrance for every 25 clients of the
program.
Hotels and motels:1 per guest room plus 2 for every 3
employees.
Bed and breakfast houses:1 per guest room.The parking space
must not be located in any required
setback.
Mortuaries or funeral homes:1 per 100 square feet of floor area of
assembly rooms.
Vehicle sales (large and small vehicles)1 per 5,000 square feet.The sales area is
with outdoor retail sales areas:not a parking lot and does not have to
comply with dimensional requirements,
landscaping or the bulk storage section
requirements for setbacks and screening.
Any arrangement of motor vehicles is
allowed as long as:
·A minimum 5 feet perimeter
landscaping area is provided;
'They are not displayed in required
landscape areas;and
'Adequate fire access is provided per
Fire Department approval.
Vehicle service and repair (large and small 0.25 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
vehicles):
Offices,medical and dental:0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
Offices,general:A minimum of 3 per 1,000 feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 4.5 parking
spaces per 1,000 square feet of net floor
area.
Eating and drinking establishments and 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
taverns:
Eating and drinking establishment 1 per 75 square feet of net floor area.
combination sit-down/drive-through
restaurant:
Retail sales and big-box retail sales:A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of
net floor area,except big-box retail sales,
which is allowed a maximum of 0.5 per
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AITACHMENT D
ORDINANCE NO.5357
100 square feet of net floor area if shared
and/or structured parking is provided.
Services,on-site (except as specified A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of
below):·net floor area.
Clothing or shoe repair shops,furniture,0.2 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
appliance,hardware stores,household
equipment:
Uncovered commercial area,outdoor 0.05 per 100 square feet of retail sales
nurseries:area in addition to any parking
requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
Outdoor and indoor sports arenas,1 for every 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100
auditoriums,stadiums,movie theaters,and square feet of floor area of main
entertainment clubs:auditorium or of principal place of
assembly not containing fixed seats,
whichever is greater.
Bowling alleys:5 per alley.
Dance halls,dance clubs,and skating 1 per 40 square feet of net floor area.
rinks:
Golf driving ranges:1 per driving station.
Marinas:2 per 3 slips.For private marina
associated with a residential complex,
then 1 per 3 slips.Also 1 loading area
per 25 slips.
Miniature golf courses:1 per hole.
Other recreational:1 per occupant based upon 50%of the
maximum occupant load as established
by the adopted Building and Fire Codes
of the City of Renton.
Travel trailers:1 per trailer site.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITIDN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Convalescent center,drive-through retail,These uses follow the standards applied
drive-through service,hotels,mortuaries,outside the Center Downtown zone.
indoor sports arenas,auditoriums,movie
theaters,entertainment clubs,bowling
alleys,dance halls,dance clubs,and other
recreational uses.
All commercial uses allowed in the CD A maximum of 1 space per 1,000 square
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AITACHMENT D
ORDINANCE NO.5357
Zone except for the uses listed above.feet of net floor area,with no minimum
requirement.
SHOPPING CENTERS:.
Shopping centers (includes any type of A minimum of 004 per 100 square feet of
business occupying a shopping center):net floor area and a maximum of 0.5 per
100 square feet of net floor area.In the
DC-N1 and DC-N2 Zones,a maximum
of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area is permitted unless structured
parking is provided,in which case 0.5
per 100 square feet of net floor area is
permitted.Drive-through retail or drive-
through service uses must comply with
the stacking space provisions listed
above
INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES:
Airplane hangars,tie-down areas:Parking is not required.Hangar space or
tie-down areas are to be utilized for
necessary parking.Parking for offices
associated with hangars is 1 per 200
square feet.
Manufacturing and fabrication,A minimum of 0.1 per 100 square feet of
laboratories,and assembly and/or net floor area and a maximum of 0.15
packaging operations:spaces per 100 square feet of net floor
area (including warehouse space).
Self service storage:1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor area.
Maximum of three moving van/truck
spaces in addition to required parking for
self service storage uses in the RM-F
Zone.
Outdoor storage area:0.05 per 100 square feet of area.
Warehouses and indoor storage buildings:1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor area.
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ACTIVITIES:
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ATTACHMENT D
ORDINANCE NO.5357
Religious institutions:1 for every 5 seats in the main
auditorium,however,in no case shall
there be less than 10 spaces.For all
existing institutions enlarging the seating
capacity oftheir auditoriums,1
additional parking space shall be
provided for every 5 additional seats
provided by the new construction.For all
institutions making structural alterations
or additions that do not increase the
seating capacity of the auditorium,see
"outdoor and indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums,stadiums,movie theaters,
and entertainment clubs."
Medical institutions:1 for every 3 beds,plus 1 per staff
doctor,plus 1 for every 3 employees.
Cultural facilities:4 per 100 square feet.
Public post office:0.3 for every 100 square feet.
Secure community transition facilities:1 per 3 beds,plus 1 per staff member,
plus 1 per employee.
Schools:
Elementary and junior high:1 per employee.In addition,if buses for
the transportation of students are kept at
the school,1 off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
Senior high schools:public,parochial and 1 per employee plus 1 space for every 10
private:students enrolled.In addition,if buses
for the private transportation of children
are kept at the school,1 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus
Colleges and universities,arts and crafts 1 per employee plus 1 for every 3
schools/studios,and trade or vocational students residing on campus,plus 1
schools:space for every 5 day students not
residing on campus.In addition,if buses
for transportation of students are kept at
the school,1 off-street parking space
shall be provided for each bus of a size
sufficient to park each bus.
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ATTACHMENT F ORDINANCE NO.5357
4.Type and number of permanent signs allowed:
a.Residential/Churches/Schools:Residential occupancies,churches,and
schools in the City Center are subject to the requirements of subsection E4 of this
Section,Signs Permitted in All Residential,Commercial,and Industrial Zones.
b.Nonresidential Uses:Nonresidential occupancies (excluding churches and
schools)are subject to the following standards based upon sign category:
SIGN TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS ALLOWED
CATEGOR
Y
CATEGOR Freestan OR Ground OR Wall
YA ding
Select only
one of the
following
sign types:
Number One One ground sign Each individual ground-level
freestan per street frontage business may have one wall
ding for each single sign for each business facade
SIgn per occupancy fronting on a public street.In
street building,multi-addition,in multiple building
frontage occupancy complexes or for multi-
for each building,or occupancy buildings each
single multiple building ground-level tenant with an
occupan complex.The exterior business facade may
cy maximum number have one wall sign to
building of signs is 2.identify individual tenant
located spaces.
on a
comer
lot,
multi-
occupan
cy
building
,or
multiple
building
complex
.The
maXImu
m
number
of signs
is 2.
Mix of An applicant for a business having more than one street frontage may
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ATTACHMENT F ORDINANCE NO.5357
options for substitute an allowed Category A sign type for another Category A sign
lots with type;however,the maximum number of signs shall not be exceeded.For
multiple example,on a comer lot,an applicant may request one ground sign facing
frontages one street frontage,and one freestanding sign facing the other street
frontage.
Multi-Multi-occupancy buildings or multiple building complexes with 50,000
occupancy square feet of gross leasable floor area or greater,and with frontage on
buildings or Rainier A venue S.,may choose to comply with either:(1 )The above
multiple Category A regulations;or
building (2)Freestanding or ground signs and wall signs per the following
complexes -standards:
greater than (i)Freestanding or Ground Signs:Have only one sign for each street
50,000 frontage of anyone of the following types:Freestanding,ground,or
square feet combination.Each freestanding or ground sign shall not exceed an
with area greater than 1.5 square feet for each lineal foot of property
frontage on frontage which the business occupies up to a maximum of 300 square
Rainier Ave.feet;or if such sign is multi-faced,the maximum allowance shall not
S.be more than 300 square feet.However,a maximum of one-half of
the allowed square footage is allowed on each face.Businesses with
less than 25 lineal front feet may have a sign of a maximum of 20
square feet per face.In addition,one freestanding sign is allowed for
each street frontage of the complex.Each sign shall not exceed an
area greater than 1.5 square foot for each linear foot of property
frontage,not to exceed 150 square feet per sign face and a maximum
of 300 square feet including all sign faces.
(ii)Wall Signs:In addition to the above freestanding or ground signs,
wall signs are permitted with a total copy area not exceeding 20%of
the building facade to which it is applied.Roof signs are prohibited
per subsection C11 of this Section.Projecting signs are regulated per
this subsection and subsection H5d of this Section.
Buildings 40 Buildings 40 feet or greater in height may choose to comply with either:
feet or (l)The above Category A regulations;or
greater in (2)Freestanding or ground signs and wall signs per the following
height standards.
(i)Freestanding or Ground Signs:Have only one sign for each street
frontage of anyone of the following types:Freestanding,ground,or
combination.Each freestanding or ground sign shall not exceed an
area greater than 1.5 square feet for each lineal foot of property
frontage which the business occupies up to a maximum of300 square
feet;or if such sign is multi-faced,the maximum allowance shall not
be more than 300 square feet.However,a maximum of one-half of
the allowed square footage is allowed on each face.
(ii)Wall Signs:In addition to the above freestanding or ground signs,
wall signs are permitted with a total copy area not exceeding 20%of
the building facade to which it is applied.Roof signs are prohibited
per subsection C 11 of this Section.Projecting signs are regulated per
this subsection and subsection H5d of this Section.
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ATTACHMENT F
ORDINANCE NO.5357
SIGN TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS ALLOWED
CATEGOR
Y
CATEGOR Projecti 0 Awning Sign,or Canopy Sign,or Marquee Sign,or
YB ng Sign R Traditional Marquee Sign
Select only
one of the
following
sign types
allowed in
addition to
signs of
Category A.
Number Each Each individual ground-level business may have one
individu sign for each business facade fronting on a public street.
al In addition,in multiple building complexes or for multi-
ground-occupancy buildings each ground-level tenant with an
level exterior business facade may have one sign to identify
business individual tenant spaces.
may A series of awnings or canopies upon a single business
have and located on a single street frontage are considered as
one Sign one awning or canopy.
for each
business
facade
fronting
ona
public
street.In
addition
,in
multiple
building
complex
es or for
multi-
occupan
cy
building
s each
ground-
level
tenant
with an
exterior
business
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A ITACHMENT F
ORDINANCE NO.5357
or
t in i
de
her
Cat-,
s
urn
red
facade
may
have
one sign
to
identify
individu
al tenant
spaces.
SIGN TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS ALLOWED
CATEGOR
Y
CATEGOR Under AN Secondary Wall,AN If applicable,Multi-
YC:Awning D Projecting,or D Occupancy Building Sign,
Allowed in /Under Awning Sign,or Multiple Building
addition to Canopy Having No Complex Wall Sign
signs of /Under Internal
Categories A Marque Illumination
andB:e
Number One per One sign,having (1 )Buildings Less Than 40 Fee
ground-no internal Height:One per building faca
level illumination,per which does not contain any ot
business business facade Category A,or B sign.
per which does not (2)Buildings 40 Feet in Height
public contain a Category Greater:May be placed on a
entrance A or B sign;building facade,containing a
maximumof2 egory A or B sign,if the sign i
secondary signs.placed on the facade a minim
of 25 feet above grade,meaSli
to the bottom of the sign.
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ATTACHMENT G
ORDINANCE NO.5357
5.a.FREESTANDING SIGNS
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE·.
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
RMC 4-4-
lOOK16,K17 and
K18)
(1 )General:Each sign (4)20 feet,(5)Setbacks shall be (7)Minimum 15
shall not exceed an measured to consistent with the foot clearance
area greater than 1.5 the top of the Zoning Code.above traffic
square feet for each . .(6)Property with street aisles andSIgnorSIgn
lineal foot of street structure,frontage on Rainier driveways.
frontage which the whichever is Avenue S.:The sign shall
building or complex higher.be located along Rainier
occupies up to a Avenue S.and set back a
maximum of 25 minimum distance of 100
square feet per face;lineal feet from the right-
the maximum of-way of S.Third Street.
cumulative square This setback shall not
footage of all faces of apply to multi-occupancy
a sign is 50 square buildings or multiple
feet.building complexes with
50,000 square feet gross
(2)Property with leasable floor area or
frontage on Rainier greater,having frontage
Avenue S.:In lieu of on Rainier Avenue S.
the sign area
requirements of
subsection (l)of this
chart,each sign shall
not exceed an area
greater than 1.5
square feet for each
lineal foot of street
frontage which the
building or complex
occupies up to a
maximum of 75
square feet per face;
the maximum
cumulative square
footage of all faces of
a sign is 150 square
feet;provided,that the
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ATTACHMENT G
sign is located in
accordance with
subsection (6)of this
chart.
(3 )Multi-occupancy
buildings or multiple
building complexes
with greater than
50,000 square feet
gross leasable floor
area,having frontage
on Rainier Avenue S.:
Such uses may
comply with the
standards of
subsections (l)or (2)
of this chart,or with
subsection H4b of this
Section,Type and
Number of Permanent
Signs Allowed.
Freestanding sign area
may be transferred
from within the City
Center sign regulation
boundaries to
contiguously owned
property outside of
the City Center sign
regulation boundaries.
Only sign area may be
transferred,not the
number of allowed
signs.Where
transferred,the
maximum size of the
freestanding sign shall
not exceed the limits
of subsection H4b of
this Section,Type and
Number of Permanent
Signs Allowed.
5.b.
ORDINANCE NO.5357
GROUND SIGNS
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ATTACHMENT G ORDINANCE NO.5357
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE--
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
RMC 4-4-100K16,
K17 and K18)
(l )General:Each (4)5 feet if (5)Setbacks shall be
sign shall not perpendicular to the consistent with the
exceed an area right-of-way;4 feet Zoning Code,and
greater than 1.5 if the sign is not RMC 4-4-100Llb.
square feet for each placed (6)Property with
lineal foot of street perpendicular to the street frontage on
frontage which the right-of-way.Height Rainier Avenue S.:
building or complex is measured to the The ground sign
occupies up to a top of the sign or shall be located
maximum of 25 sign structure,along Rainier
square feet per face;whichever is higher.Avenue S.and
the maximum setback a minimum
cumulative square distance of 100
footage of all faces lineal feet from the
of a sign is 50 right-of-way of S.
square feet.Third Street.This
(2)Property with setback shall not
frontage on Rainier apply to multi-
Avenue S.:In lieu occupancy buildings
of the sign area or multiple building
requirements of complexes with
subsection (l)of 50,000 square feet
this chart,each sign gross leasable floor
shall not exceed an area or greater,
area greater than 1.5 having frontage on
square feet for each Rainier Avenue S.
lineal foot of street
frontage which the
building or complex
occupies up to a
maximum of75
square feet per face;
the maximum
cumulative square
footage of all faces
of a sign is 150
square feet;
provided,that the
sign is located in
accordance with
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ATTACHMENT G
subsection (6)of
this chart.
(3)Multi-occupancy
buildings or
multiple building
complexes with
greater than 50,000
square feet gross
leasable floor area,
having frontage on
Rainier Avenue S.:
Such uses may
comply with the
sign area standards
of subsections (1)or
(2)of this chart,or
with the size
standards of
subsection H4b of
this Section,Type
and Number of
Permanent Signs
Allowed.Ground
sign area may be
transferred from
within the City
Center sign
regulation
boundaries to
contiguously owned
property outside of
the City Center sign
regulation
boundaries.Only
sign area may be
transferred,not the
number of allowed
signs.Where
transferred,the
maximum size of
the ground sign
shall not exceed the
limits of subsection
H4b of this Section,
Type and Number
of Permanent Signs
Allowed.
ORDINANCE NO.5357
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ATTACHMENT G
ORDINANCE NO.5357
5.c.WALL SIGNS
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to RMC
4-4-100KI6,K17
and K18)
1)General:Each (4)The wall sign (5)The sign shall be (9)When projecting
sign shall not shall be placed on mounted on or over a public right-
exceed an area the facade not more above the business of-way (maximum
greater than 1.5 than 25 feet above facade to which it is 12 inches),a
square feet for each the grade,measured associated.minimum of 8 feet
lineal foot of to the top of the (6)The wall sign clearance above the
business facade sign.Wall signs on shall be placed on a surface of the
fronting a street,up multi-occupancy business facade sidewalk is required.
to 100 square feet buildings or having street
maxImum.multiple building frontage;or,it shall
(2)Multi-occupancy complexes with be placed on or
buildings or 50,000 square feet above the business
multiple building gross leasable floor entrance,if the
complexes with area or greater,business has an
50,000 square feet having frontage on exterior facade
gross leasable floor Rainier Avenue S.which does not face
area or greater,or buildings 40 feet a street,and the
having frontage on or greater in height business is located
Rainier Avenue S:may be placed in a multi-tenant
In lieu of subsection anywhere on the building or multiple
(l),the sign area facade and the top building complex.
standards of of the sign shall not (7)The thickness of
subsection H4b of extend vertically that portion of a
this Section,Type above the fascia of wall sign which
and Number of the building.projects over a
Permanent Signs public right-of-way
Allowed,may be shall not exceed 12
met.inches.
(3)Buildings 40 feet (8)Wall signs
or greater in height:located more than
In lieu of subsection above 25 feet above
(l),the sign area grade,measured to
standards of the top of the sign,
subsection H4b of shall only contain
this Section,Type the name and/or
and Number of logo of the
Permanent Signs business(es)or
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ATTACHMENT G ORDINANCE NO.5357
I_~_l_~~_.w_e_d_,_m_a_y_b_e 1 development.
S.d.PROJECTING SIGNS
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITA TIONS (Refer also to RMC
4-4-100KI6,K17
and K18)
(1)Unlit,externally (4)Shall not be (5)The sign shall be (10)When
illuminated,or tube located more than placed on a business projecting over a
illuminated:Such 25 feet above the facade having street public right-of-way,
projecting signs are grade,measured to frontage;or,it shall a minimum of 8 feet
allowed a maximum the top of the sign or be placed on or clearance above the
of 12 square feet per sign structure,above the business surface of the
face;the maximum whichever is higher.entrance,if the sidewalk is required.
cumulative square business has an
footage of all faces exterior facade
of a sign is 24 which does not face
square feet.a street,and the
(2)Internally business is located
illuminated:Such in a multi-tenant
signs are allowed a building or multiple
maximumof6 building complex.
square feet per face;(6)The sign shall be
the maximum no more than 3 feet
cumulative square tall.
footage of all faces (7)A projecting
of a sign is 12 sign may extend
square feet.over the public
(3)Combination of right-of-way by no
illumination:The more than 4 feet
maximum size of from the wall it is
the combination mounted on.
sign shall be 12 (8)The faces of a
square feet per face;projecting sign shall
the maximum be separated by a
cumulative square maximum of 12
footage of all faces inches.
of a combination (9)The sign shall be
sign is 24 square mounted on or
feet.Up to 50%above the business
maximum of the facade to which it is
combination sign,6 associated.
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square feet per face,
may be internally
illuminated.
S.e.AWNING SIGN,CANOPY SIGN,MARQUEE SIGN
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to RMC
4-4-100KI6,K17,
K18 and N3b)
(1)Awning,canopy,None.(3)Sign copy shall (9)Sign structures
or marquee sign:A only be located on shall be located a
maximum of 50 the vertical faces of minimum of 8 feet
square feet of copy the awning,canopy,above the surface of
may appear on the .or marquee.the sidewalk.Where
vertical face area.(4)Maximum under awning,under
(2)Traditional height/thickness of canopy,or under
marquee sign:The awning/canopy with marquee SIgns are
maximum copy area a sign:10 feet.anticipated,the
is 150 square feet (5)Maximum clearance should be
per face;the height/thickness of increased to
cumulative square marquee:III accommodate them
footage of all faces accordance with the as necessary.
of a sign is 300 adopted edition of
square feet total.the Uniform
Building Code.
(6)Building canopy
poles shall not be
placed in a manner
which interferes
with pedestrian or
wheelchair travel
upon a sidewalk.
(7)Awnings,
building canopies,
and marquees and
the attached or
associated signs
may extend over the
right-of-way
according to the
terms of the adopted
Uniform Building
Code.
(8)The sign shall be
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mounted above the
business facade to
which it is
associated.
S.f.UNDER AWNING SIGN,CANOPY SIGN,MARQUEE SIGN
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCAnON AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITAnONS (Refer also to RMC
4-4-100KI6,K17,
KI8 and N3b)
(I)6 square feet.None (2)The sign shall (4)Minimum 8 feet
not extend beyond above the surface of
the awning,canopy,the sidewalk.
or marquee to which
it is attached.
(3)The sign shall
not be more than 12
inches thick.
S.g.SECONDARY SIGN
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
RMC 4-4-100K16,
K17 and K18)
(I)Secondary wall (3)Secondary wall (4)Secondary signs (8)When projecting
or awning signs:or projecting signs shall not be located over a public right-
Each sign shall not shall not be located on a business facade of-way,a minimum
exceed an area more than 25 feet containing a of 8 feet clearance
greater than one above the grade,Category A or B above the surface of
square foot for each measured to the top sign,or another the entryway is
lineal foot of of the sign or sign secondary sign.required.
business facade,up structure,whichever (5)Secondary signs
to maximum of 25 is higher.shall not be
square feet.internally
(2)Secondary illuminated.Such
projecting signs:signs may be unlit,
Maximum of6 externally
square feet.illuminated or have
tube illumination.
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(6)Maximum
height or thickness
of awning with a
sign:10 feet.
(7)Awning signs:
Sign copy shall be
located on the
vertical faces of the
awning.
S.h.MULTI-OCCUPANCY OR MULTIPLE BUILDING COMPLEX SIGN
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
RMC 4-4-100K16,
K17 and K18)
(1)Buildings less (3)Buildings less (5)Buildings less (8)When projecting
than 40 feet in than 40 feet in than 40 feet in over a public right-
height:The height:The wall height:The sign of-way,a minimum
maxImum square sign shall be placed shall be located on a of 8 feet clearance
footage limitation is on the facade not business facade above the grade is
100 square feet.more than 25 feet which does not required.
(2)Buildings 40 feet above the grade,contain any other
in height or greater:measured to the top Category A or B
The maximum of the sign.sign.
square footage (4)Buildings 40 feet (6)Buildings 40 feet
limitation is 100 in height or greater:.in height or greater:
square feet unless The wall sign may There are no
the choice is made be placed anywhere restrictions on
to comply with on the facade.facade placement.
subsection H4b of (7)The sign shall
this Section,Type only contain the
and Number of business name
Signs Allowed for and/or logo of each
Nonresidential development.
Uses.
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6.Letter Size Limitations for Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses Based Upon
Distance from Right-of-Way:
a.Maximum Letter Height:The maximum letter height of signs shall be as follows:
DISTANC FREESTANDIN AWNING SIGN/CANOPY SIGN/MULTI-
EOF G,GROUND,MARQUEE SIGN OCCUPANC
SIGN WALL,YOR
FROM PROJECTING,MULTIPLE
RIGHT-TRADITIONAL BUILDING
OF-WAY MARQUEE COMPLEX
SIGN SIGN
Within 50 24 inches 12 inches 6 inches
feet:(applies to
letters and
logo)
Between 50 36 inches 6 inches
feet and 12 inches (applies to
100 feet:letters and
logo)
More than 48 inches 12 inches 6 inches
100 feet:(applies to
letters and
logo)
b.Exemption from Letter Size Limits:The following properties are exempt from
the maximum letter height requirements of subsection H6a of this Section:
i.Multi-occupancy buildings or multiple building complexes with fifty thousand
(50,000)square feet gross leasable floor area or greater,having frontage on
Rainier Avenue S.;or
ii.Properties with frontage on Rainier Avenue S.;or
iii.Buildings exceeding forty feet (40')in height.
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