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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4548 Amends ORD 4404, 4502 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 , ORDINANCE N0. 4 5 4$ 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. 2 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 4 8 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. 3 ORDINANCE NO.4 5 4 8 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 . 4 I ORDINANCE N0. 4 5 4 8 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 5 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 4 8 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 : 6 � 1 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 4 g 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 : 7 ORDINANCE N0. 4 5 4 8 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: 8 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 4 8 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: 9 ORDINANCE NO. 4 5 4 8 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 10 ORDINANCE NO. 4548 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: ��� Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: August 25, 1995 � , ' ORD.497 : 7/21/95 :as . � -. 11 I 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 . ( ) 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 . ( / ) 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 .