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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2787 4 Amended and corrected by Attachment to Resolution No. 2805 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 2787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE LANGUAGE OF THE "SHORELINE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, PIERS/DOCKS. " WHEREAS, the City of Renton reviewed the Piers and Docks section of the Shoreline Master Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council, the Planning Commission, and members of the City of Renton staff considered the areas of needed change and recommended new language; and WHEREAS, it was deemed appropriate and in the public interest to make changes to the existing regulations of that section. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I. The above recitals are hereby found to be true and correct in all respects . SECTION II. The City of Renton hereby adopts the language of the "Shoreline Ordinance Amendment, Piers/Docks" (attached hereto as an exhibit) as its new regulations governing docks and piers of the Shoreline Master Program. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of March 1990 . L ,d7ACceeA-Acr,A,,., Marilyn(U/Jetersen, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 12th day of March 1990 . c). /-\ • -- Earl H. Clymer, Mayilib 1 a • RESOLUTION NO. 2787 Approved s to form: ro Lawre _ce War n, City Attorney RES. 83 : 3/5/90 :as . 2 • RESOLUTION NO. 2787 SHORELINE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PIERS/DOCKS 7.12 PIERS AND DOCKS 7.12.01 Purpose: A. Piers and docks shall be designed to minimize interference with the public use of the water surface and shoreline. A;-pief-or-deck-is-a-str c-tu e wilt--ever or-€leating--uperi-the--wateF tiled--as--a-1 ding--er--meorage--place--f©r--maFine--t-Fa-nsp&it-or--fo-F res idential-p+rr-poses B. The use of floating docks in lieu of other types of docks is to be encouraged in those areas, where scenic values are high and where substantial conflicts with recreational boaters and fishermen will not be created. C. The expansion of existing piers and docks is encouraged over the construction of new facilities. D. Establish approval and design criteria. 7.12.02 Allowable Construction A. Permits for the following construction of piers or docks will be allowed: 1. Piers and docks which provide for public recreational access and use or marinas. 2. Community piers and docks in new major waterfront subdivisions. 3. Piers and docks which are constructed for private joint use by two or more waterfront property owners. 4. Private single family residence piers and docks. 5. Water-dependent commercial and industrial uses. B. The responsibility rests upon the applicant to affirmatively demonstrate the need for the proposed pier or dock in his application for a permit the-need-for-the-pFeposeed-pierer--dock. The-dsign-of-all-pier&-a-nd-d-oc-k-s--shal1-be a-ppr©ve421--by-e-li-eeFrsed engi eei-or-heensetl-ar-clrrt-eco: • • ,•Shoreline Ordinance Amer-iment ' Piers/Docks 1/31%90 Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2787 7.12.03 Criteria for Approval of Docks and Piers The approval of a new dock or pier or a modification or extension of an existing dock or pier shall include a finding that the following criteria have been met: A. The dock or pier length does not extend beyond a length necessary to provide reasonable and safe moorage; B. The dock or pier pFopose --length does not interfere with the public use and enjoyment of the water or create a hazard to navigation; and C. The dock or pier proposed--i-ner-ease--in 4ength will not result in the unreasonable interference with the use of adjacent docks and/or piers. D. The dock or pier must comply with the design criteria specified in the following sections. 7.12.04 Design Criteria-General A. Pier Type All piers and docks shall be built of open pile construction except that floating docks may be permitted where there is no danger of significant damage to an ecosystem, where scenic values are high, and where one or more of the following conditions exist: a. Extreme water depth, beyond the range of normal length piling. b. A soft bottom condition, providing little support for piling. c. Ledge rock bottom that renders it not feasible to install piling. B. All piers and docks shall be constructed and maintained in a safe and sound condition. C. Applicants for the new construction or extension of piers and docks or the repair and maintenance of existing docks, shall use materials and methods which prevent toxic materials, petrochemicals and other pollutants from entering surface water during and after construction. D. No fees or other compensation may be charged for use by non- residents of piers or docks accessory to residences. B, CoveFEd---m ager-both--permailt--a --tempar-any-;-si ll-earsrst-of ne-more-than-a-roof.-) shoreline Ordinance Amendment Piers/Docks' - 1/31/90 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2787 7.12.05 Design Criteria for Single Family Docks and Piers A. There shall be no more than one pier per developed waterfront lot or ownership. B. Dock Size Specifications (Modified Section) 1. The following dock specifications shall be allowed: a. The dock may extend to a maximum of eighty (80) feet beyond the ordinary high water line into the water or until a depth of twelve (12) feet below the mean low water mark, whichever is reached first. However, in no case shall a dock less than fifty (50) feet in length be required. b. The maximum width of a dock shall be eight (8) feet. c. No portion of a pier or dock for the sole use of a private, single-family residence may lie closer than five (5) feet to an adjacent property line. d. One Extension of a dock parallel to the shoreline, or one (1) float, may be allowed provided such extension is not located closer than five (5) feet from a side lot line or exceed one hundred (100) square feet in size. C. Joint Use Piers and Docks (New Section) 1. A joint use dock may be constructed for two (2) contiguous waterfront properties and may be located on a side property line or straddling a side property line, common to both properties. 2. A joint use ownership agreement or covenant shall be prepared with the appropriate signatures of the property owners in question and recorded with the King County Assessor's Office. A copy of the recorded agreement shall be provided to the City. Such document should specify ownership rights and maintenance provisions. 3. Dock Size Specifications a. Joint use docks and piers may extend to eighty (80) feet beyond the ordinary high water mark or to a depth of twelve (12) feet, whichever is reached first. b. Joint use docks and piers may not exceed a maximum width of twelve (12) feet. ' Shoreline Ordinance Amendment • Piers/Docks' . 1/31/90 Page4 RESOLUTION NO. 2787 c. Joint use docks and piers may be allowed one (1) pier extension or float a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet in size for each owner. D. Requests for greater dock length may only be submitted, as specified below under Section 7.12.09, once an individual has failed to work with an adjacent property owner in establishing a joint use dock. Dae-k-Locatieo-and Spaeing 1: Two-(a.)=e-ontigueas--waterfront-r eFties.-may--locate--a-joint deck-facility--on--eithhe&--such-pr-oper4y,--provided appr©pfiate-r-e4{4etive-covenants--filed- ter rneard-Fa-fining-with the-lamed 7.12.06 Design Criteria for Multi-family Residence Docks A. Resident Moorage 1. Moorage at the docks shall be limited to residents or owner of the subdivision, apartments, condominiums, or similar developments for which the dock was built. B. Maximum Number of Berthing Spaces 1. The ratio of moorage berths to residential units shall be a fraeti&wless-than one berth for every two (2) dwelling units. C. Length of Multiple Family Pier or Dock 1. Multiple-family piers or docks shall not exceed a length of one hundred eighty (180) feet into the water beyond the ordinary high-water mark, except as may be allowed under section 7.12.10 of this section of the Master Program. 7.12.07 Design Criteria for Recreational, Commercial and Industrial Docks A. The following dock specifications shall be allowed: 1. Unless otherwise determined or directed by any State agency having jurisdiction thereover, the dock may extend into the water one hundred fifty (150) feet; if the depth of thirty (30) feet is not reached, the dock may be extended until a depth of thirty (30) feet is reached, provided the dock does not exceed two hundred fifty (250) feet. 2. The maximum width shall be twelve (12) feet except for public recreational purposes. B. Docks shall be placed no closer than thirty (30) feet to a side property line. • Shoreline Ordinance Amendment Piers/Docks • 1/31/90 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2787 C. Docks or piers which are associated or linked with City trails shall be shall be no greater than necessary to serve the intended purpose and will be determined by the City on a case-by-case basis. 7.12.08 Use of Buoys and Floats A. Where feasible, the use of buoys and floats for moorage, as permitted below under B of this section, may be allowed as an alternative to the construction of piers and docks. Such buoys and floats shall be placed as close to shore as possible in order to minimize hazards to navigation, including reflectors for nighttime visibility. In no case shall a buoy be located further from the shoreline than the allowable length for docks. B. Floats shall be allowed under the following conditions: 1. Floats shall be anchored to allow clear passage on all sides by small watercraft. 2. Floats shall not exceed a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet in size. A float proposed for joint use between adjacent property owners may not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet per residence. 3. A single family residence may only have one (1) float. 4. Floats shall not exceed a length of fifty (50) feet into the water beyond the ordinary high-water mark, except public recreation floats. 7.12.09 Variance to Dock and Pier Dimensions Requests for greater dock and pier dimensions than those specified above may submitted to the City's Hearing Examiner Any greater dimension than those listed above may be allowed by the Land Use Hearing Examiner for good reason, which shall include, but is not limited to, conditions requiring greater dock dimensions. The Examiner, in approving a variance request, shall include a finding that a variance request complies with: A. The criteria listed above in Section 7.12.03 when approving such requests; and B. The criteria specified in Section 8.02 of the Master Program;