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I Amended by ORD 4614 , 4631
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE N0. 4548
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AblENDING
CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BUILDING
REGULATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENER.AL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
RELATING TO MINIMiTM AND MAXIMUM DENSITY REQIIIREMENTS IN
THE RC (RESOIIRCE CONSERVATION) , R-1 (RESIDENTIAL-1
DU/AC) , R-8 (RESIDENTIAL-8 DU/AC) , R-10 (RESIDENTIAL-10
DU/AC) , R-24 (RESIDENTIAL-24 DII/AC) , RM (RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY) AND RMH (RESIDENTIAL MANZJFACTURED HOMES)
ZONES.
� THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
I AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I. Subsections 4-31-4 . 1 .D, 4-31-4 . 1 .D.2 , 4-31-
4 . 1 .D. 3 and 4-31-4 . 1 .F 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 �
amended to read as follows :
4-31-4 .1.D: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following
development standards shall apply in the RC Zone.
2 . Density:
a. Maximum Density: Net density shall not exceed
1 dwelling unit per 10 acres . � i
b. Minimum Density: No minimum density shall be i
required.
3 . Minimum Lot Size: The lot area shall not be less
than 10 acres .
F. Exceptions :
1. Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family
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dwelling and its accessory buildings on a pre-existing legal lot
' provided that all setback, lot coverage, height limits and parking
requirements for this zone can be satisfied.
SECTION II. Subsections 4-31-4 .2 .D, 4-31-4 .2 .D.2 , 4-31-
4 . 2 .D.3, 4-31-4 .2 .D.4 and 4-31-4 .2 .E 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 amended to read as follows :
D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following development
standards shall apply in the R-1 Zone.
2 . Density:
a. Maximum Density: Net density shall not
exceed 1 dwelling unit per acre.
b. Minimum Density: No minimum density shall
be required.
3 . Minimum Lot Size: The lot area shall not be less
than 1 acre except within clustered development where the
individual lot area shall not be less than 4, 500 square feet .
4 . Clustering: Development may be clustered in this
zone to meet objectives such as preserving significant natural
features, providing neighborhood open space, or facilitating the
provision of sewer service. Clustered development in this zone
� shall be subject to the following standards .
a. Cluster developments shall be limited to a
maximum of six (6) dwelling units in one cluster.
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b. The maximum net density requirement of one (1)
dwelling unit per acre shall not be exceeded. ',
c. The remaining development standards of the
Residential - 8 DU/AC (R-8) Zone (Section 4-31-5 .D) shall
apply.
E. Exceptions :
1 . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family
dwelling and its accessory buildings on a pre-existing legal lot
provided that all setback, lot coverage, height limits and parking
requirements for this zone can be satisfied.
SECTION III. Subsections 4-31-5 .D, 4-31-5 .D.2 , 4-31-5 .D. 3 ,
4-31-5 .E and 4-31-5 .F 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 I
amended to read as follows :
D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following development
standards shall apply in the R-8 Zone.
2 . Density:
a. Maximum Density: For the subdivision and/or
development of lots greater than one half (1/2) gross acre in I
size, as of March 1, 1995, net density shall not exceed 8
units per acre. For the subdivision, short plat and/or ,
development of lots one half (1/2) gross acre in size or less,
as of March 1, 1995, net density shall not exceed 9 . 7 units
per acre.
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b. Minimum Density: Net density shall not be
less than 5 units per acre for all subdivisions, short plats
and/or development of lots . (Note: See Exceptions 4-31-6 .E)
3 . Minimum Lot Size: The lot area shall not be less
than 4, 500 square feet .
E . Exceptions :
1 . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family
dwelling and its accessory buildings on a pre-existing legal lot
provided that all setback, lot coverage, height limits and parking
requirements for this zone can be satisfied.
2 . Minimum Density:
a. The minimum density requirements shall not
apply to the subdivision, short plat and/or development on a legal
lot 1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1, 1995 .
b. Phasing, shadow platting or land reserves may
be used to satisfy the minimum density requirements if the
applicant can demonstrate that these techniques would allow the
' eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through
future development . The applicant must demonstrate that the
current development would not preclude the provision of adequate
access and infrastructure to future development .
c. In the event the applicant can show that
minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot configuration, lack i
of access or physical constraints, minimum density requirements
may be reduced by the Reviewing Official .
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d. Minimum density requirements shall not apply
to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure.
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-31-6 .D, 4-31-6 .D. 3 and 4-31-6 .E
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 amended to read as follows : I
D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following development
standards shall apply in the R-10 Zone.
3 . Density:
a. Maximum Density: Net density shall not
exceed 10 units per acre.
b. Minimum Density: Net density shall not be
less than 7 units per acre for any subdivision, short plat or
development . (Note : See Exceptions 4-31-6 .E)
E. Exceptions :
1 . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be II
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family '
dwelling and its accessory buildings or the existence of a single
family dwelling or duplex, existing as of March 1, 1995, on a pre-
existing legal lot provided that all setback, lot coverage, height II
limits and parking requirements for this zone can be satisfied.
2 . Minimum Density:
a. The minimum density requirements shall not
apply to the subdivision, short plat and/or development on a legal �
lot 1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1, 1995 .
b. Phasing, shadow platting or land reserves may
be used to satisfy the minimum density requirements if the
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applicant can demonstrate that these techniques would allow the
eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through
future development . The applicant must demonstrate that the
current development would not preclude the provision of adequate I
access and infrastructure to future development . �
c. In the event the applicant can show that II
minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot configuration, lack ',
of access or physical constraints, minimum density requirements
may be reduced by the Reviewing Official .
d. Minimum density requirements shall not apply
to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure.
SECTION V. Subsections 4-31-7 .D, 4-31-7 .D. 5 and 4-31-7 .E
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 amended to read as follows :
D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following development
standards shall apply in the R-24 Zone.
5 . Density:
a. Maximum Density: Net density shall not
exceed 24 units per acre. (Note: See Variable Size Project
Requirements : 4-31-7 .D. 1)
b. Minimum Density: Net density shall not be
' less than two thirds (2/3) of the allowable dwelling units under
the provisions of this zone for any subdivision, short plat or
development . (Note: See Exceptions 4-31-7 .E)
E . Exceptions :
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1 . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family
dwelling or duplex and its accessory buildings on a pre-existing
legal lot provided that all setback, lot coverage, height limits
and parking requirements for this zone can be satisfied.
2 . Minimum Density:
a. The minimum density requirements shall not
apply to the subdivision, short plat and/or development on a legal ,
lot 1/2 gross acre or less in size as March 1, 1995 .
b. Phasing, shadow platting or land reserves may
be used to satisfy the minimum density requirements if the
applicant can demonstrate that these techniques would allow the
eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through ,
future development . The applicant must demonstrate that the
current development would not preclude the provision of adequate I
access and infrastructure to future development .
c . In the event the applicant can show that
minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot configuration, lack
of access or physical constraints, minimum density requirements
may be reduced by the Reviewing Official .
d. Minimum density requirements shall not apply
to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure.
SECTION VI. Subsections 4-31-8 .D, 4-31-8 .D. 1 and 4-31-8 .E
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 amended to read as follows :
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D. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS : The following development
standards shall apply in the RM Zone.
1 . Dwelling Unit Density and Lot Area - For any !
subdivision, short plat and or development .
a. RM-U 75 minimum to 100 maximum dwelling
units per acre with the potential for 150 dwelling unit per acre
with design review. �
b. RM-C 10 minimum to 20 maximum dwelling
units per acre. However, if these units comply with the provision
of affordable housing as set forth in the Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan, an additional five (5) units may be achieved.
c. RM-N 10 minimum to 12 maximum units per
acre. However, if these units comply with the provision of
affordable housing as set forth in the Housing Element of the
Comprehensive Plan, an additional three (3) units may be achieved.
d. RM-I 10 minimum to 20 maximum units per I
acre. However, if these units comply with the provision of
affordable housing as set forth in the Housing Element of the
Com rehensive Plan an additional five 5 units can be achi v
p , ( ) e ed.
E
. Exceptions :
l . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a duplex and its
accessory buildings on a pre-existing legal lot provided that all
setback, lot coverage, height limits and parking requirements for
this zone can be satisfied.
2 . Minimum Density:
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a. The minimum density requirements shall not
apply to the subdivision, short plat and/or development on a legal
lot 1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1, 1995 . I
b. Phasing, shadow platting or land reserves may
be used to satisfy the minimum density requirements if the
applicant can demonstrate that these techniques would allow the
eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through
future development . The applicant must demonstrate that the
current development would not preclude the provision of adequate
access and infrastructure to future development . Within the Urban
Center, surface parking may be considered a land reserve.
c. In the event the applicant can show that
minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot configuration, lack
of access or physical constraints, minimum density requirements
may be reduced by the Reviewing Official .
d. Minimum density requirements shall not apply
to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure.
SECTION VII. Subsections 4-31-13 .E, 4-31-13 .E.4, 4-31-
13 .E.5 and 4-31-13 .G 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
amended to read as follows :
E. Development Standards for New Manufactured Home Park
Development or Redevelopment : The following development standards
shall apply in the RMH Zone .
4 . Density:
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a. Maximum Density: Net density shall not
exceed 10 units per acre.
b. Minimum Density: Net density shall not be �'i
less than 5 units per acre (Note: See Exceptions 4-31-6 .E)
5 . Minimum Manufactured Home Area: The lot area
shall not be less than 3 , 000 square feet for each individual
manufactured home area.
G. Exceptions :
1 . Pre-existing Legal Lots : Nothing herein shall be
determined to prohibit the construction of a single family
dwelling or manufactured home and its accessory buildings on a
pre-existing legal lot provided that all setback, lot coverage,
height limits and parking requirements for this zone can be
satisfied.
2 . Minimum Density:
a. The minimum density requirements shall not
apply to the subdivision, short plat and/or development on a legal
lot 1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1, 1995 .
b. Phasing, shadow platting or land reserves may
be used to satisfy the minimum density requirements if the
applicant can demonstrate that these techniques would allow the
eventual satisfaction of minimum density requirements through
future development . The applicant must demonstrate that the
' current development would not preclude the provision of adequate
access and infrastructure to future development .
c . In the event the applicant can show that
minimum density cannot be achieved due to lot configuration, lack
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of access or physical constraints, minimum density requirements
may be reduced by the Reviewing Official .
d. Minimum density requirements shall not apply
to the renovation or conversion of an existing structure .
SECTION VIII. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its II
passage, approval, and thirty days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of August ,
1995 .
Marily . Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21st day of August
1995 . �
Ea Clymer, or '
Approved a to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: August 25, 1995 � , '
ORD.497 : 7/21/95 :as . � -.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4548 �
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AbIENDING I
CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BUILDING
REGIILATIONS) , OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
RELATING TO MINIMUM AND MAXIMTJM DENSITY REQUIREMENTS IN
', THE RC (RESOURCE CONSERVATION) , R-1 (RESIDENTIAL-1
DU/AC) , R-8 (RESIDENTIAL-8 DII/AC) , R-10 (RESIDENTIAL-10
DU/AC) , R-24 (RESIDENTIAL-24 DU/AC) , RM (RESIDENTIAL
MULTI-FAMILY) AND RMH (RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOMES)
ZONES. li
This ordinance establishes the minimum and maximum density
requirements for the following zones .
SECTION I. The RC Resource Conservation zone .
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SECTION II. The R-1 (Residential-1 DU/AC) zone.
SECTION III. The R-8 (Residential-8 DU/AC) zone.
SECTION IV. The R-10 (Residential-10 DU/AC) zone .
SECTION V. The R-24 Residential-24 DU AC zone .
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SECTION VI. The RM (Residential Multi-Family) zone.
SECTION VII. The RMH (Residential Manufactured Homes) zone.
A full text of this ordinance will be mailed, without charge,
upon request to the City Clerk.
Date of Publication: August 25, 1995
ORD.505 : 8/23/95 :as .