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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5018Amends ORD 4963 Amended by ORD 5100, 5153 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTERS 4-2, 4-3, AND 4-4 OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" TO ALLOW URBAN STYLE MULTI- FAMILY HOUSING IN THE SUBURBAN CENTER OVERLAY DISTRICT WITHIN THE HIGHLANDS REDEVELOPMENT AREA. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsection "Attached dwellings" in Section 4-2-060.C, Residential, of Chapter 2, "Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to change the text in the CS cell from "P20" to "P73." SECTION II. Section 4-2-070.K, "Center Suburban (CS)," of Chapter 2, "Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to change the text in the cell for "Attached dwelling" under "RESIDENTIAL" from "P #20" to "P #73." SECTION III. Section 4-2-080.A, "Conditions Associated With Zoning Use Tables," 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 a new subsection, 73, to read as follows: 73. a. Subject to the density limitations located in the development standards for this zone. Projects within the Suburban and Neighborhood Center Residential Bonus District, RMC 4-3-095.B.3, are also subject to the provisions and 1 ORDINANCE NO. sms development standards in RMC 4-3-095.C and D, Suburban and Neighborhood Center Residential Bonus District. b. Within the Center Village (CV) Comprehensive Plan designation, attached dwelling unit developments in the range of 10 to 20 dwelling units per net acre may only be townhouse unit types. SECTION IV. The CN and CS zone cells of the "Maximum Density within Suburban and Neighborhood Residential Bonus District9" portion of Section 4-2-120. A 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" are hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment 1. SECTION V. The CS zone cell of "Minimum Onsite Landscape Width Along the Street Frontage Required When a Commercial Lot is Adjacent* to Property Zoned Residential, RC, R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14, or RM" portion of Section 4-2-120.A of Chapter 2, "Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment 2. SECTION VI. The CS zone cell of "Maximum Building Height, except for Public uses with a 'Public Suffix' (P) designation20" portion of Section 4-2-120. A of Chapter 2, "Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment 2.A. ORDINANCE NO. 5018 SECTION VII. Sections 4-3-095.B. 1, 2, and 3 of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: 4-3-095.B APPLICABILITY: This section applies to all residential development and mixed commercial/residential development proposed within the following districts. 1. Centers Residential Bonus District A: That area depicted in subsections B.4.a and B.4.b ofthis Section within one hundred fifty feet (150') of the public right-of- ways of Sunset Blvd. NE and NE 4th St. within the Suburban Center and Neighborhood Center Zoning Designations. 2. Centers Residential Bonus District B: That area depicted in subsections B.4.a, and B.4.b ofthis Section beginning one hundred fifty feet (150') from the public rights-of-way of Sunset Blvd. NE and NE 4th St. within the Suburban Center and Neighborhood Center Zoning Designations. 3. Centers Residential Bonus District C: That area depicted in subsection B.4.c of this Section within the Suburban Center Zoning Designation. SECTION VIII. Section 4-3-095.B.4 of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment 3. SECTION IX. Sections 4-3-095.C and D of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts," of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. ORDINANCE NO. 5 018 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment 4. SECTION X. Section 4-3-095.E of Chapter 3, "Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts," 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. MODIFICATION PROCEDURE: To provide greater flexibility in meeting the purpose of the Centers Residential Bonus District, projects within Districts A and B that do not meet the special development standards of subsection D of this Section may be approved through a modification process when superior design is demonstrated. Except for projects within District C, application may be made for modification of these development standards pursuant to RMC 4-9-250.D and the decision criteria stipulated in RMC 4-9-250.D.2. For a modification to be granted, applicants must comply with the design criteria in RMC 4-9-250.D.2 and D.3. Projects within District C must request a variance to deviate from these code provisions. SECTION XI. The "Attached dwellings (structured parking) in the CD, RM-U, and RM-T Zones:" and the "Attached dwellings (surface parking/private garage/carport parking) in CD, RM-U, and RM-T Zones:" portions of the Parking Use Table, in Section 4-4-080.F.10.e 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" are hereby amended to consolidate the two rows and to read as shown in Attachment 5. SECTION XII. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five days after its publication. ORDINANCE NO. 5018 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 22nd day of September 2003. Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 22nd day of September , 2003. Jesse TattHer, Mayor Approved as to form: ?——f Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: 9/26/2003 (summary) ORD.1041:9/5/03:ma ORDINANCE NO. 5018 Attachment 1 DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelling Units per Net Acre) Maximum Density within Suburban and Neighborhood Residential Bonus District CN District A (RMC 4-3-095B4a and b) Up to 60 dwelling units per net acre may be granted for provision of: (a) mixed use projects defined as a minimum depth of 30 feet of commercial use on the first floor of the primary structure facing the arterial, and (b) parking enclosed under or enclosed within the first floor of the primary structure with either side or rear access. District B (RMC 4-3-095B4a and b) A bonus for architectural innovation may be approved up to a total of 36 dwelling units per net acre through the modification process of RMC 4- 3-095E and the design criteria of RMC 4-9-250D3. CS District A (RMC 4-3-095B4a and b) Up to 60 dwelling units per net acre may be granted for provision of: (a) mixed use projects defined as a minimum depth of 30 feet of commercial use on the first floor of the primary structure facing the arterial, and (b) parking enclosed under or enclosed within the first floor of the primary structure with either side or rear access. District B (RMC 4-3-095B4a and b) A bonus for architectural innovation may be approved up to a total of 36 dwelling units per net acre through the modification process of RMC 4- 3-095E and the design criteria of RMC 4-9-250D3. District C (RMC 4-3-095B4c) Up to 80 dwelling units per net acre may be granted for provision of: (a) a minimum depth of 30 feet and a minimum length of 60 feet of commercial use on the first floor of the primary structure, and (b) parking enclosed under or enclosed within the first floor of the primary structure. ORDINANCE NO. 5 018 Attachment 2 LANDSCAPING Minimum Onsite Landscape Width Along the Street Frontage Required When a Commercial Lot is Adjacent8 to Property Zoned Residential, RC, R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14, or RM CS 15 ft. wide landscape buffer is required 3 unless otherwise determined by the Reviewing Official through the site plan review process. ORDINANCE NO. 5018 Attachment 2.A HEIGHT CS Maximum Building Height, except for Public uses with a "Public Suffix" (P) designation20 50 ft. except when abutting lots zoned R-8, RMH, R-10, R-14, RM-I, or RM-C, then 45 ft.26 In the area depicted in RMC 4-3-095B4c, in no case may heights of commercial, residential, or mixed-use buildings exceed 45 ft. maximum height for portions of property within 80 ft. of an R-8 or R-10 property line unless a modification through site plan review process is requested. Heights in other areas may exceed the maximum height with a Conditional Use Permit.16 ORDINANCE NO. 5 018 Attachment 3 4. Centers Residentiai Bonus District Maps: a. Area A ^a Area B Area C c. 1 Ii 1 : j ft' H-r^Tqn- ri-jf T '. .i^ii m This figure is a graphic representation, not guaranteed to survey accuracy. To find the district(s) applicable to a specific parcel, refer to RMC 4-3-095B1, B2, and B3. ORDINANCE NO. 501! Attachment 4 4-3-095.C USES PERMITTED IN CENTERS RESIDENTIAL BONUS DISTRICT(S): The following residential uses are permitted in addition to all other nonresidential uses, existing flats/townhomes, and accessory uses permitted in the underlying zoning. USES ALLOWED IN DISTRICT A Flats, when in a mixed use structure that combines residential with a first floor commercial use(s) and when located above the first floor. Adult family homes USES ALLOWED DISTRICT Ii IN Detached dwelling Semi-attached dwelling, up to 4 consecutively attached Townhouses, up to 4 consecutively attached Adult family homes Boarding and lodging houses Group homes II, for 6 or less Group homes IL for 7 or more Retirement residences USES ALLOWED DISTRICT C IN Flats or townhouses, when in a mixed use structure that combines residential with a first floor commercial use(s). Adult family homes 4-3-095.D SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED WITHIN THE CENTERS RESIDENTIAL BONUS DISTRICT: Unless special development standards are specified below in this subsection, the development standards listed in the underlying CS and CN zoning are applicable. The modification procedure specified in subsection E of this Section may be used for residential and residential/commercial mixed use projects proposing to exceed the development standards in this subsection. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 5018 GENERAL Site Layout On-site Open Space Requirement Minimum Land Area per Dwelling Unit DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT A "TSTA' None None LOT DIMENSIONS Minimum Lot Size None LOT COVERAGE Maximum Lot Coverage For Buildings Use standards in the base zone. SETBACKS Setbacks, General Special Setbacks - Detached Accessory Garages Use standards in the base zone. Not subject to maximum setback. Not permitted within 20 ft. of a public street. Garages must provide a minimum 24 ft. of back out space including the alley. BUILDING LIMITATIONS Building Design 1) Variation or modulation of vertical and DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT B Provide access and infrastructure to serve the development equivalent to those requirements established in the subdivision regulations. None Minimum Land Area per Dwelling Unit: 1,200 sq. ft. including building footprint. Within this square footage 250 sq. ft. must be developed in landscaping or private yard abutting each unit. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT C NA Attached housing developments of 10 or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum aggregated area of common open space or recreation area of at least 50 square feet per unit. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be subject to approval by the Reviewing Official. None None None 65% Use standards in base zone. A 3 ft. minimum side setback is required and no projections are allowed (e.g., eaves, bay windows) within the setback. Not subject to maximum setback. Not permitted within 20 ft. of a public street. Garages must provide a minimum 24 ft. of back out space including the alley. Use standards in base zone. Not subject to maximum setback. Not permitted within 20 ft. of a public street. Garages must provide a minimum 24 ft. of back out space including the alley. 1) Variation or modulation of vertical and 1) Variation or modulation of vertical and ORDINANCE NO. 5018 Standards Maximum Building Length Building Location Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT A horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2 ft. at an interval of a minimum of 40 ft. on a building face. 2) Modulation of roof lines is required. No requirement None DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT B horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2 ft. at an interval of a minimum of 40 ft. on a building face. 2) Private residential entry features which are designed to provide individual ground floor connection to the outside are required. 100 ft., except for retirement residences. The relationship of the dwelling, parking and the street shall create the appearance of a single family neighborhood. Residential units and any associated commercial development within an overall development shall be connected through organization of roads, block, yards, central places, pedestrian linkages and amenity features. Front facades of structures shall address the public street, private street or court by providing: a landscaped pedestrian connection, and an entry feature facing the front yard. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT C horizontal facades is required at a minimum of 2 ft. at an interval of a minimum of 40 ft. on a building face. 2) Modulation of roof lines is required. 3) Building must be oriented to the street and have the primary building pedestrian entry(ies) facing the street and clearly visible from the street. 4) Project must provide direct pedestrian access to abutting uses. No requirement None ORDINANCE NO. 5018 Garage Structure/Entry and Exit DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT A Not permitted to open directly onto a principal arterial street. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT B to Not permitted to open directly onto a principal or minor arterial street. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT C Not permitted to open directly onto a principal arterial street. Maximum Units per Building No requirement 4 units maximum No requirement HEIGHT Maximum Height 50 ft. 35 ft. 50 ft. In no case may heights exceed 45 feet maximum height for portions of property within 80 feet of an R-8 or R-10 property line unless a modification through site plan review process is requested. PARKING Parking Location As required in RMC 4-4- 080 with the following additional requirements. The required number of parking spaces for the residential units shall be provided within an enclosed garage. The required .25 guest spaces per residential unit may be surface parking. No more than 6 stalls may be consecutively clustered without an intervening landscaped area of a minimum of 5 ft. in width by the length of the stall. Surface parking not permitted within the first 30 ft. of any street frontage. As required in RMC 4-4-080 with the following additional requirements. Must be within an enclosed structure (detached or attached garage). Garage must be located on a different facade from the main entry of the building. The required .25 guest spaces per attached residential units may be surface parking. No more than 6 stalls may be consecutively clustered without an intervening landscaped area of a minimum of 5 ft. in width by the length of the stall. Surface parking not allowed within the first 30 ft. on any street frontage. Parking must be located to the rear of the primary structure or in a detached garage with rear access. As required in RMC 4-4- 080 with the following additional requirements. Parking for the residential component of the project must be within a structured parking garage. Commercial and guest parking may be provided as surface parking so long as no parking shall be located between a building and the property line abutting a pubhc street. Parking garages shall be designed so as not to dominate the facade of the residential building. Parking garage entries shall be designed to minimize the apparent width of garage entries so as not to subordinate the pedestrian entry of the structure. Parking within the building shall be enclosed or screened through any combination of walls, ORDINANCE NO. 5 018 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT B DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN DISTRICT C decorative grilles, or trellis work with landscaping. Parking garages shall be designed to use similar forms, materials, and details of the residential portion of the building. ORDINANCE NO. 5018 Attachment 5 ATTACHED DWELLINGS IN CD, RM-U, AND RM-T ZONES: Resident and guest spaces: Within the CD, CS (only District C as shown in RMC 4-3-095B.4.a), RM-U, and RM-T Zones: 1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit; 1.6 per 2 bedroom dwelling unit; 1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit. RM-T Zone Exemption: An exemption to the standard parking ratio formula may be granted by the 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 development.