HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4636 Amends: ORD 4404, 4502, 4522,
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Amended By ORD 4723 (move to Title IV)
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON 5100ded by ORD 4963
ORDINANCE N0. 4636
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DELETING
SIIBSECTIONS 4-31-5 .F.2, 4-31-6 .D.17 AND 4-31-7 .F.2 OF
CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BIIILDING
REGULATIONS) , AND AbIENDING SECTIONS 9-12-2 AND 9-12-15
OF CHAPTER 12, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, OF TITLE IX (PUBLIC
WAYS AND PROPERTY) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE
OF GENER.AL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
PERTAINING TO STREET PATTERNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS :
SECT20N I. Subsections 4-31-5 .F.2, 4-31-6 .D. 17 and 4-31-
7 . F. 2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations) , of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby rescinded.
SECTION II. Section 9-12-2 , Definitions, of Chapter 12,
Subdivision Ordinance, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) , of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following
definitions :
GRID-LIKE STREET PATTERN (OR FLEXIBLE GRID) : A street system
based upon a standard grid pattern (i .e. checker board blocks) ;
however, offset intersections, loop roads,• and cul-de-sacs as well
as angled or curved road segments may also be utilized on a limited
basis . The block pattern is characterized by regular (i .e.
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rectangular or trapezoidal) blocks and irregular polygons do not
predominate.
ARTERIAL PASS-THROUGH TRAFFIC: Traffic with neither an origin
nor destination in an affected area which is diverted from an
arterial road.
SUBSTANTIAL EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS : Physical improvements, such
as residential and/or commercial structures and their accessory
structures, which have a reasonable remaining economic life as
indicated by their assessed valuation.
SECTION I2I. Subsection 9-12-15 .E of Chapter 12, Subdivision
Ordinance, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) , of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows :
E: Street Pattern:
1 . A grid-like street pattern (or flexible grid) shall
be used to connect existing and new development and shall be the
predominant street pattern in any subdivision permitted by this
Ordinance .
2 . Linkages including streets, sidewalks, pedestrian or
bike paths, shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the Reviewing
Official within and between neighborhoods when they can create a
continuous and interconnected network of roads and pathways .
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3 . Exceptions :
a. The flexible grid pattern may be adjusted by I
reducing the number of linkages between roads, in consideration of
two of the following factors :
(1) topographical constraints,
(2) environmental constraints,
(3) achievement of minimum density,
(4) increase in arterial pass-through traffic,
(5) safety,
(6) creation of dual street frontage, and
(7) the location of substantial existing
improvements .
b. Offset or loop roads are the preferred
alternative configurations .
c. Cul-de-sac streets may be permitted by the
Reviewing Official where the street is not required as a connection
to the greater neighborhood street system.
SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and thirty days after publication.
PASSED gY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day of September , 1996 .
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-� Marilyn J. etersen, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
4636
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this23rd day of September , 1996 .
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Jesse Tanner, Mayor
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: September 27 , 1996
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