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Home My WebLink AboutORD 2667 � ,.y��'��" ;� , 'r�` x � �, � L/J�"� i:r �' �/ � �'d� � i%� J �'} ��j f ! rj7�,�/� 1 �'�j/ � �'"� [/�' � �� ( (-v C 'ZJ� � I //r�,, ��:_'\ /� /,.�./ l��r- (J l!J�p 1 �� r, �, L c,.�C;�; �,, i ORDINANCE NO. �, ,� r� -� �� 7 �� /r f'I f J r `��t3 j � � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITI.' QF RENTON, WASHINGTON l ��; ` �°�� ESTABLISHING AND CREATING A "SUBDIVISION ORDI- 1�/�"L�.. L,�.�� NANCE" TO BE HEREINAFTER KN(OWN AND BE DESIGNATED 1f�'�a ' AS THE "RENTON SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 11, 7 TI'T'LE IX (PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY} OF ORDINANCE NO. 1b28 KNC?WN AS THE "CODE OF GENERAL ORDIRTANCES 4F THE CITY OF RENTON'" , REGULATING THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT QF SUBDIVSSIONS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES � FOR THE VIQLATION THEREQF �1ND REPEALING CHAPTER lr TITLE IX (PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) C?F ORDINANCE NO. 162$ AND ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Sec�.ion . 9-11Q1: Title, Purpose and Scope 9-1102: Definitions 9-1103: Administering Authority 9-1104 : Outline of Subdivision Procedures 9-1105 : Piat Requirements for Shor_t Subdivisions 9-1106 : Tentative, Preliminarv anc� F�.na.l p�a�r �,equireme ts � 9-1107: Residential Subdivisicin of First Class Shorelan�s 9-1108: Plat Impravements and Development Standards 9-1109 : Exceptions 9-1110: Pena].ties 9-1111: Liability 9-1112 : Severability � 9-1113 : Repealing Chapter 1 of Titl� IX � 9-1114 : Effective Date � � 9-11Q1: TITLE, PURPOSE AN� SCOPE 7.• Title. This Ordinance shall be hereinafter known as the "Rc�z�t�n ��h- division C7rdinance" , may be ci�ed as such, wi11 be hereinafter ' referred to as "this Ordinance" and same shall be and constitute Chapter 11, Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of ardinance No. 1628 knawn as "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" . This Ordinance is in corzfarmance with Chapter �g. �� af the RevisPc� Cod� of the State of Washinaton rectulatinq plat�incr, subdivision and dedication of land. � 2. Purpose. It is the purpose af this Ordinance that subdivisians be canceived, designec� and developed in accardance with sound rules and standards in the interest af the public and property owners, Pravisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the zninimum requireznents for the protection of the public health, safety, welfare and esthetic�, and such provisiQns are intended ta pravide for wholesome environmental conditians in the community, adequate public services, arad safe and functic�nal streets and thoroughfares. , 3, Scope. This �rdinance shall not apply to any lot or block I t d �and recorded rior fc�rming a part of any subdsv�.sson crea e p �� `�.��• i'^R'Sh� � ` i i i � ,� ` c •- v • r y ' , l � � �� . -2- } . ,, to the effective date of this Ordinance; nor will it adversely affect legal restrictive covenants placed upon property by deed. Where this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions or higher standards upon the development of land than other laws, ordinances or restric- tive covenants, the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail. � � � f�`� -. ��' ��i �` ;' �.. i' � J �� fP f" �� s � � /,�; � � L . 1 l ' ' y � i 1 L 1,�-J,��' • f l ,j � ♦ �� ' . -3- . , 9-1102: DEFINITIONS For� the purpose of this Ordinance, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as speci- fied in this Section. Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. 1. A11ey. A public thoroughfare or way having a width of not more than twenty (20) feet which affords only a secondary means of access to abutting property. 2. Block. A piece or parcel of land which has been subdivided and is entirely surrounded by public highways or streets, other than alleys, or bounded in part by a waterway, railroad or other physical obstacle. 3. Comprehensive Plan. Those coordinated plans in preparation or which have been recommended by the Planning Commission and adonted by the City Council for the development of the City of Renton that designate, among other things , plans and programs to encourage the most appropriate use of land and lessen con- gestion throughout the municipality in the interest of public health, safety and welfare. 4. Dedication. The voluntary donation of land by its owner for public use. 5. First Class Shorelands. Those public lands , once or still be- longing to the State, bordering on the shores of a navigable lake or river, not subject to tidal flow, between the line of ordinary high water and the ].ine of navigability or inner harbor line, and within or in front of the corporate limits of the City 6. Hillside Areas. Areas with an average slope of .t�renty (20) percent or more. 7. Inner Harbor Line. The line located and established in navi- gable waters between the line of ordinary high water and the outer harbor line and constituting the inner boundary of the harbor area. 8. Lot. A piece or parcel of subdivided land in a block abutting on a public highway or street designed to be occupied by a building and its accessory buildings , together with open spaces. A. Corner Lot. Any lot having side line (s} which abut on a public street. '' � _ f L 1 �-+`-.i,_1" ' � ' � ` < . —4— a i B, Interior Lot. A lot the side lines of which do not abut any public street. , C. Lot .Depth. The mean distance measured perpendicularl.y from the front lot line (or a tangent to the front lot line) to the rear lot line. For irregularly shaped lots , the lot depth shall be measured from the front lot line or its tangent to an imaginary line at least fifteen (15) feet in length located entirely within the lot and farthest r��r„oved and parallel to the front lot line or its tangent. D. Lot Width. The mean horizontal distance between side lot � lines measured at right angles to the front lot l.ine or its tangent. E. Lot Lines. The property lines bounding a lot. 15 ' l I�lE �OT �[NE —,R- - -�- - - - � — t � LOT LINE i � I _ �LOT WIDTH� w Q �OT r�IaTN � n � ' � i I a- o � � o -� L�T �- � � I � LINE I I � t �TANGET 1� — � - -�- - - S T R E E T •S j R E E T REGULAR LOTS IRREGULAR �.OT� 9 . Meander Line. A line along a body of water intended to be used solely as a reference for surveying. 10. Official Plans. Those official maps or map or any portions adopted by ordinance by the City of Re,nton as provided in R.C.W. 35A. 63 as amended. 11. Planning Commission. The Commission established by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Renton as permitted in R.C.W. 35A. 63. (Ordinance No. 2009) . 12. Plat. A map or representation of a subdivision showing the division of a tract or parcel of land into blocks, streets, or other divisions and dedicatio�s. A. Tentative Plat. A neat and approximate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the layout of streets, lots, blocks, utilities and other pertinent information needed to determine the feasibility of the proposed plat. B. PreliminarX ,Plat. A neat and accurate drawing of a proposed subdivision showing the layout of streets and a1l.eys, lots, blocks, and restrictive covenants to be applied to the sub- division, and the other elements of a plat or subdivision , r _ � C .y•�y.i,.,_ i' � ,�• ,•� r � r� . ��t v r I whi�h shall furnish a basis for the approval or disapproval af a. subdivisian. I C. Fina1 Plat. The final drawing of the subdivision and dedi- cation prepa.red far filing �or record with the County Auditor and cor�taining all elements and requirements set �orth in this Ordinance� After the Coun�y Auditor has recorded the Final Plat, it shall thereafter be known as an authorized pl.at, subdivision or dedication. 13 . Plat Approval. An official action taken by the Gity regarding i a plat. '� A. Final Plat Approval. The final afficial action taken by the Ci�y Cauncil after recommendatian by the Planning Commission I an the proposed plat, subdivision, dedication or any portion that has previously received preliminary approval. B. PreliminarX P3at Approval. The second official. action taken by the City Council after recommendation by �he Planning Cammission on the proposed plat, subdivisian or dedication. C. Tentative Plat Approval. The first official action taken on the prapased p1at. This ac�ion is taken among oth�rs by the Enqineering, Traffic Engineering, Bui3ding, Fire, and Plan- ning Departments and the Heaith Agency. 14. Public Right-of-Way. Any defined area dedicated to public use £or vehicular andfor pedestrian use. 15 . Subdivider. A person, firm or corporation wha propo�es to make � or has made a subdivision. � 16. Subdivision, Ar� area of land which has been divided into two {�} or more plots, lots, blacks, tracts, or other divisions of land. A. Major Subdivision. All subdivisians, plats or dedications cantaining five {5} ar more �ots or two .(2} ar mare blocks. B. ShQrt Subdivision. Any subdivision containing_ faur (4) lo�s or l.ess. 17. Tract. A parcel of land proposed for subdzvision or resubdividing. 18. Yard Reguirement� An open space on a lot or block unoccupied by structures, unless specifically authorized otherwise. The required � yard depth is measured perpendicularly from a lot line, the dapth is specified in the Za�ing Cirdinance. The Planning Department shall determine the various yard requirements for uniquely shaped � lots and pipestem 1ots. - ' A. Frant ,Yarc�. The yard requirement which separate� the mairi j structure from the fran�ing public right (s) -of-way. I B. Rear Yard. The yard requirement oppasite ane (3) of the ' front yards. For irregularly shaped Iots, the rear yard sha7.�. be measured from an imagina�y line at .Least �fifteen (la1 ��ee't in length lacated enti.rely within the lot and farthest removed and parallel to the front lot line or its tangen�.. C. Side Yard. The yard requiremen� which is neither a front � nar a rear yard. , I ' i � r _=� �� . t ,f �.a__ i . . s -6- � � F .. .,";r REAR YARD R E�� 'Y A.R D ` ��,�""A`'�o,� �`_ _ _ _ _ _ _ -.,. � ' � 1 � ��' ` � Y��'D � ! � � � _ ` � !` � , � I � ��J � �t- Yr' � � � i !. �C : . � V%�,K i,� � nT� , � � � ' i 1: � :�n V•.� ti` � � I � � ' ¢( ' j � ! �� ,� 1'X L _ ... _' _... .�_( _ , ._. _ � _ F L.� "" ' � w I i �R.,;;. � �'Ri) ` E'{ONT YARQ �QO�� Y,�j�'` .t' -�J T R F � T S Y R. E T REGUL A R L OT� i �:►�E G t l L A R �(? i�_ � � � ;�� ` �-� ;, ;�. ,:, i� � �' � :� ,� ,7� � i - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - �� x Y", x I " ., ri� �.��}�S' � � 17 t yp�i_�_,,,��' • _ t ��.� i . s I 9-1103: ADMINISTERING AUTHQRITY � l. Officia7. Agency,. The P3.anning Cammission=..is designated as the official agency of the City for the co�duct o� public hearings; and the Planning Departmen�. is responsibl.e for the general administratian and coordination of this Ordinancee 9-1104 : OUTLINE OF SUBDIVISION PROCEDURES l. Submission and Filing af Plats. A. Shart Subdivisions. The procedure for review and approval of short �ubdivisions is the approval, moditicatian or disappraval of the proposed plat by the various departments. After all improveman�s required by this Ordinance have been satisfactorily installed, �.he plat sha11 be signed. If there is a dedication af land, the plat shal.l be filed with the King County Department af Records and E1.ections; or if there is no dedication of land, the plat shall be filed with �he Planning Department and the City Clerk, B. Ma-jor Subdivisi.ons. The procedure for review and approva3 of major �ubdivisions consis�s of four (4} separate steps. The initial s�ep is the preparation and submission af the Tentative Plat to departments for their approval. The secand step i� the preparation and submission to the Plan- ning Commission and the City Cauncil of a Preliminary Plat of the proposed subdivision. The third step is the instal- lation af improvements according to the approved Preliminary Plat. The fourth step is the preparation and submission ta the PZanning Cammission and the City Council of a Final P2at, tagether with the required c�rtificates. The Final Plat is the instrumen� recorded in the offi.ce of the King Caunty Departmen�. of Records and Elec�ions after being duly signed by the officials as set farth in this 4rdinance. 2. Preliminar� Procedures. The subdivider shauld consult early and informally with the Planning Department, the Engineering Department and the Traffic Engineering Department for advice and assistance before preparation af the Tentative Plat and its formal application for approval. By abservia�g this pre- limir�ary prt�cedure , the s�zbdivider may become in.formed of� the official plan requirements and may obtain any explana�ion of �.he rules ancl regulations of this Ordinance as may be necessary and related ta the propo�ed subdivision, � . � � � � � s -- � , - • -8- ` � . �� . . 3. Industrial Subdivisions. Land to be subdivided for industr�.wi.. uses must be zoned for industrial purposes. For specific reference to industrial subdivisions, refer to Section 9-1108, 24 . 4. Residential Subdivisionso Land to be subdivided for residen- tial uses shall be zoned for residential purposes. See Section 1108 , 23. for sp.ecific reference to residential sub- divisions. / � r' /: f � i" :" i� r dt /�, % `. f r` `r. J� Fr r` � Y � .�� 7 a F P k` � � � a' t .,,� � � � • --�' ;' . � • • , , .s . -9- , . : 9-1105 : PLAT REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT SUBDIVISIONS 1. Proposed Plat and Fees . The proposed plat, subdivision or dedi- cation shall be submitted in an original and at least eight (8) copies to the Planning Department. The date received shall be recorded and a file number assigned. The application sha11 be accompanied by a fee in the amount of thirty (30) dollars for ' residential subdivisions and one (1) dollar per one thousand (1 ,000) square feet for industrial subdivisions , but no� less than thirty (30) dollars. 2. Referrals , Recommendations of Departments. The Planning Department shall transmit two (2) copies of the proposed pTat to the Engineer- ing Department, one (1) copy to the Traffic Engineering Department, one (1) copy to the Building Department, one (1) copy to the Health , Agency, one (1) copy to the Fire Department, and copies to other departments and agencies as necessary for their review and recom- mendations. Two (2) copies shall be retained for the use of the Planning Department. These departments and agencies shall make , within the scope of their municipal functions , the� respective � recommendations regarding the proposed plat to the Planning De- partment in writing within ten (10) days after receipt of the proposed plat. Any department may, in writing, accept, modify �r reject the application for good reason. 3. Required Information. The subdivider shall furnish information according to: A. Section 9-1106 , 3 .H. Final Plat Certificate, item (2) shall be reguired only if there is a dedica- tion. B. Sect�_on 9-1106 , 3. I. Restrictive Covenants . C. Section 9-1106 , 3 .K. Final Plat Maps , Scale, Required Documentation, items (3) , (4) and (5) are required only if there is a dedica- tion. D. Section 9-1106 , 3 .M. Field Notes , Error of Closure , if there is a dedication. E. Section 9-1106 , 3 .N. Reserve Strips, if there is a dedication. 4 . Notification to Install Improvements. After all the responsible departments have reviewed and approved the application according to the requirements of this Ordinance, the Planning Department shall notify the subdivider by letter that the improvements required by this Ordinance may be installed. ` 5 . Approval Period. Short plats shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the appl.icant within thirty (30) days from date of submission unless the subdivider consents to an extension of the time period. r- - - -- - - -- -- -- I � �' �. �� ` ~ i � � �_� � ,, . � . -�A: � 6. InstallatiQn of Improvemen�.s. All improvemen�s sha11. b� ins�Galled accarding to the minimum s�.andards of the City of Renton. The I subdivider shall obtain a11. necessary permits and pay all fees and ins ectzan costs. The various de art � � mcnts sh�1.1. n�tzfy the Planning Department when all improvements are satisfactorily ins�.alled according to Sec�.ion 9�1108 . 22 , Certi�icates of Completion. A. Delayed Improvements. If the subdivider wishes to defer � improvements, he sha11 fallow the procedures and post a , i band in favar of the City as provided in Sectian 9-1108 . 21, , Deferz°ed Improvements. B. Waived Improvements. Upon written application submitted to ' the Planning Department the i.nstallation of impravements may be waived subject to determination by the Pl.an,ning Commission that there is reasonable jus�ification for such waiver. Any I such written application shall. specify in detail the reason for such requested waiver and may contain such evidence, including photographs , maps, surveys a� may be pertinent thereto. Reasonable justification shall include bu� is not limited to the absence of such impravements located within a reasonable distance and/or the conditians outl.ined in Section 9-1109. 1.A. (Exception Requirements) . To assist the Planning Commissian in making a determination, the � Engineering and Planna.ng Departments shall subznit their written recommendations regarding the installation of such improvements. , ,- � ; . ,;+ , ' , ` , , w . -10- 7 . Plat Signatures. After all improvements have been satisfactorily installed, the Planning DireCtor, the Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer sha11 sign the original copy of the plat. 8. Filing of Plat. A plat must be signed before it is filed. A. King Count� Department of Records and Elections. A short plat does not require filing with the King County Depart- ment of Records and Elections unless there is a dedication. If there is a dedication, the recording fees shall be paid by the subdivider to the City Cl.erk, who shall. file the plat with the King County Department of Records and Elections. B. Planning Department. Those short subdivisions not requiring filing with the King County Department of Records and Elections shall, be filed with the Planning Department and the City Clerk after they are signed. No filing fees are required. C. Time Limitation. Land in a short subdivision sha11 not be further subdivided within five (5) years of the date of the filing of the short subdivision unless the second sub- division is recorded with the King County Department of Records and Elections. 9. Construction Prior to Filing of Plat Prohibited. No construction of structures, grading or excavation on any of the l.and to be platted sha11 be allowed prior to the filing of the p1at. 10. Expiration Period. If the plat is not filed within one (1) year of the date of submission, the plat shall be null and void. Upon proper application by the subdivider , the Planning Department may grant one (1) extension of not more than six (6) months. To revitalize any expired plat, it must be resubnitted. . > ,� �. �: ,r`I f � � /^ .t , � + � • � - . .;- . ' , a , -11- � , � , 9-1106 : TENTATIVE, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT REQUIREMENTS �, 1. Tentative Plat Requirements, A. Proposed Plat, Feee The application for a Tentative Plat shall be submitted in an original and seven (7) copies to the Planning Department who shall record the date received and. assign a file riumber. The application shall be accom- panied by a fee of thirty (30) dollars. B. Referrals , :Recommendations of D�partments. The Planning Department shall transmit two (2) copies of the Tentative Plat to the Engineering Department, one (1) copy to the Traffic Enqineering Department, one (1) copy to the Build- ing Departmsnt, one (1) copy to the Health Agency, one (1) copy to the Fire Department, and copies to other depart- ments and a�encies as necessary for their review and recom- mendation. One (1) copy shall be retained for the use of the Planning Department. T.hese departments and agencies shall make their respective recommendations regarding the Tentative Plat to the Planning Department and to the sub- divider. These departments and agencies sha11. notify the Planning Department wh�n they have approved,.the Tentative Plat. C. Revisions. The departments and the agencies in accordance with their responsibilities cited in Section 9-1106 , l, B, may have the subdivider rev.ise. his proposed subdivision to conform to the requirements of this Ordinance. The depart- ments and agencies may require revision of the proposed sub- division to promote public safety and the general welfare of the City. D. A�proval Period. Tentative Plats shall be approved or disapproved within six (6) months from the date of sub- mission. Upon proper application, the Planning Department may granz one (1) extension �f not more than three (3} months. E. Expiration Period. The approval of the Tentative Plat shall lapse unless a Preliminary P1at based upon the Tentative Plat is submitted within six (6) months from the date of approval by, all the departments cited in 9-11.06 , l, B. F. Map Scale and Specific Map Documentatione The scale and information required to be submitted with the Tentative Plat shall be according to Section 9-1106 , 2, I. , except that the scale and information do not need to be precise and the plat does not need to be prepared by a registered land surveyor. 2. Preliminary Plat Requirements. ' A. Proposed Plat, Fees, Date �of Hearing. The Preliminary Plat shall- be prepared by a registered land surveyor in , accordance with requirements of R.C.W 18_> 43 . 010. The application shall be submitted with eight (8) copies plus the original to the Planning Department, who shall record � 'r ' , ` • ,'� � � � , _3.2- the date recesved and assign a file number. The applica- - tio.n shall be accompanied by a fee in the amour�f. of fifty (50) dollar"s plus six (6) dollars per residential lot in tYie proposed residentiai subdivisi.on; but iaz no event shall the fee be less than one hundred (lOQ) dollarse .'�he Pre- liminary Plat fee for industrial subdivisions sha11:- be or�e (1) dollar per one thousand (�.,000} square feet of land arsa, bu� in no event less �than �one hundred (100) dollarse The Preliminary Plat shaTl be considered at the first regular hearinq of the Planning Coanmission �all.ing twenty-one (21) days or more after submission to the Planning Department. B. Referrals, Recommenda�ions of �epartmentsm The Planning _ . . _ . Department shall transmit two (2) copies of the Preliminary - Plat to the Eriqineerinq Department, one (1) copy to the Traffic Engineering Department, one (1) copy to the Build- ing Department, one (1) cop� to the Health Agency, one (1) copy to the Fire Department, and copies to ot�aer depart- ments and agen�ies as necessary for their review and recom- , mendation. Two (2) copies shall be retained for the use of the Planning Commission. These departments and agencies sha11 make their written recommendations regarcling �he Preli�ninar� Plat to the Planning Department at least five (5) days prior to date of hearinge C. Notice of Hearing. The Planning Depax'tment sha1.1 post , _ . . notices of public hearing giving the time and pl.a�e of such hea�3.ng i.n at ].east three (3) conspicuous places within the City and on or adjacent to the land to be subdivided at l.east teri (10) days prior to such hearing. 1Vo�tice of such hearing shall be given by publication of at least one (1) notice not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearir�g in the newspaper for the City' s official and legal notices. Where a proposed Preliminary P1,at is located ad- jacent to the right-of-way of a sta�e highway or the boundar� of an adjoining municipal. or county jurisdic�ior�, notice of such submission ��hall be given to the appropri.ate govern- mental agency D. R�commendatio�s to Planning Commissiono The Planning De- partment shall transmit the application, the p1at, and the respective recommendations of city departments and other public agencies together with its recommenda�ions to the Planning Commission fo�r study prior to tl�e hearingv ' � �r -13- � � � � , s . • , . r � , E. A�proval. • � tl) Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall review all Preliminary -Plats and make recommendations to the City Council to assure conformance with the general purposes of the Comprehensive Plan and adopted standards . (2) City Council,. Planning Commission recommendations shall be submitted to the Council not later than fourteen (14) days following action. Upon receipt of the recommenda- tion on any Preliminary Plat, the City Council shall at its next public meeting set the date for the public meet- ing where it may adopt or reject the recommendations of the Planning Commission. If , after considering the matter at a public meeting, the City Council deems a change in the Planning Commission' s recommendation approving or disapprcving any Preliminary Plat is neces- sary, the change of the recommendation shall not be made until the City Council shall conduct a public hear. ing and thereupon adopt its own recommendations and approve � or disapprove the Preliminary Plat. Such public hearing may be held before a committee constitu�ing a majority of the City Council. If the hearing is before a com- mittee, the committee sha11 report its recommendations on the matter to the City Council for final action. F. Preliminary Plat Establishes Layout. Approval of a Pre- liminary Plat shall not be construed as approval, of a Final Plat. The Final Plat shal.l be prepared exactly as the approved Preliminary Plat. Any modifications must be ap- proved by the responsible departments prior to the install.a- tion of the modified improvement. G. Approval Period. Prel.iminary Plats shall be approved, disapproved or returned to the subdivider for modification within sixty (60) days from date of submission unless the subdivider consents to an extension of such time period. H. Expiration Period. The approval of the Preliminary Plat shall lapse unless a Final Plat based thereon is submitted within six (6) months from the date of such approval unless � I an extension is granted by the Planning Commission after proper application by the subdivider for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Only one (1) such extension shall be granted. I. Map Scale and Specific Map Documentation. Preliminary Plats shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch rep- resenting forty (40) feet and shall be designed to meet minimum standards of design and general construction requirements for installation of public improvements as established in this Ordinance and shall give the following information insofar as possible : (1) A vicinity map at a scale between one (1) inch repre- senting four hundred (400) feet and one (1) inch representing one thousand (1 , 000) ieet. The vicinity map sha11 show ail �.djacent �uhdivasions , True nor.t.h � � � � � I ' ' � � �Y a ' r � t -14- . • � I arrow, type of land use, zoning, streets, and traC� lines of acreage parcels with the names of owners of record of such parcelso Also, the map shal.l show the streets in the proposed subdivision and their relation- ship with existing and proposed streets in adjacent subdivisions or undivided properties. (2) Name and location of proposed subdivision, name and address of the owner or otaners, name ,of the licensed iand surveyor. (3) Date of preparation, true north point, graphic scale. (4) On both land to be subdivided and adjoining land, locate the following: existing and platted property lines, streets, buildings, water courses, railroads, sewers, bridges, culverts, storm drains, water mains, all public or private utility or roadway easemen�s, and any conditions which would hinder development. (5) The zoning applicable to the land to be pl.atted�, sub- divided or dedicated, and of the land adj-a.cent and contiguous. (6) Plans of proposed underground util.i�Gy 1.ayouts (sanitary and storm sewers, water, gas, tel.�phone and eleCtrical power) , showing connections to the existing� or any proposed utility systems. wYien such connections are not feasibl.e or required, any proposed individual:. water supply and/or sewage di-sposal system must ,be approved by the Engirreering Department and Heal:th Agency. Proposed �xtility layouts sha�l be prep�ared and referenced td the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey Datum. (7) Contours at vertical int�rvals of not more than five (5) feet where the average slope is or exceeds eight (8) pe�cent. On slopes averaging less than eight (8) perc�'nt, contours at vertical intervals -of not more than ��ao (2) feet shall be required. Said contour b titaps sha11 be referenced to the Unit�d States Coast ar�d. Geodetic Survey Datum. `f8) ,The names, locations, widths and other dimensions of proposed str.eets, alleys, easements, parks and other ogen spaces., reservatiQns, l.ot lines, yard requirements and utilities. (9) Number. af. ],ots, total square feet in eacla 1ot, per�ent of land in streets, and total area of proposed sub- div�sion -iz�-.acres. (I.Q) The. profiles and gr-ades� of each street, together with typical cro,ss sections .indicating width. of pavement., location .a`n� width o�f sidewalks, and I.ocation and r,ize- � of utility mains. � �. , , ; � ' '�� -15- , , � , , � � , � , (11) The proposed plat sha31, have att�ehed to it copie� of I ari�s restrictive covenants proposed to be incl.ude,d in .�he deeds. �°��I�.AI. �7��I I°�Y' � � � � � :a: _ '�= ��l Brown Hall Blue Investment Company ,�= ,a�= . . , . W.. ._ 100 AVE .N�� _....�..ti..W�;;� ... �� .. . . t. ,.,,. , i ;,., ti� . ,.` H �,.._��1 �K_.. . ._ . ._..... :� ��;�::��::;:;: � . 'f , .;tm:�:.:Y::'::p;ie�a�8.:;�8?%� ,�, _ ~ - . . � _ :�;•'• �isi:•::'. �:. ;�,. .a� . r 'W =-HI LLCREST :�: :��'' 4- .�'4::��::::; :•��•.•:��:��:. • 4j �. RDD�TIbN 1d0. 1 .?4::�•'s , Jones '•'�';�: •'�..�'.'c '• : . - . ' '"'f�.��.:•':;,� = . �: :...::,'�,• .. :�::;�:: ::�;�'�''''' �� :: .�, �: ::�::�;;::� � r::� :�:�:::':��:��:�:�::::::�;��:;::: z . �.� . ;. .... . ..':� - . ....••• - � - ..•;:.�:...:�.�.,�'a"'.�,'.�r:,.`�...�.-...':'�' 10 2• AVE., I�E _i,,,,,,....�.F._. :! •� :�.�s• - ................ . . .. , . ... �. .,`,,� �i �:�:;:�:::�:::.�::.::�:�::�: �, ..i- , '.��HILLCREST :��.•. •� � � �.�:::.��:::?:;.�';.:::� _ ADDITION NO> 2 Smi t h :�c�:�;:;:.; ..�,.,,., . ;� .?+�i►i:�+':'�; H '��'::ti�t,i:i�i'iq::�v:�_ _� .:�;�;K'• •:�: -Q - =�i��: :�- _z ?�ielson ••.•.. . . • . ... . ,.,.. .• :•.. ,..•,. - . ,..•.• .• ..:; ,.. - � ,:. I!, ��u��i.�u,i�:�j:�w��.,�.I��i�,I•�all,I�IR��•. . �..�... �.�..��..i ..�. . .��. . .. ..._.....,.... , �i 1�0 4,`f�P,VE,J�IE. Bake,r, . � . ...Miller .. ......,. .,. Ree� . ... . . . . ,.... . . .,., �. .. ., ...,.r.. , . � LAAID U�SE: SINGLE FAMILY SCALE IN FEET RESID�:NTIAL �' ' �� ', �O�ED: R-1 � 200 400 ai . ... . � �} ` � ' ' � � y ' ` -16- , •. .' ' TY�'IC.� I� P�i,� I�I��I�� Y �'I� A°� 100 Ave NE �• _ 8 0,�,..,... .,.�,. ,�� .. ._, ...,,. .�.�_.�. . �, . . ..�12.0.,� ._.w.�..i -� �- - - - --i �- - - -- i � - - - - -, i- - - -- -=� . - .� t � � �.� 1 � i_�`'• • • . • Q �8000� =� i800Q�'j =' �Rfl(3� =i :i 120Q0� ��60 'a ' ' ' • 72 : . . -' {- -- - --� ' -- -- ' �- - ` �--- - '� •,,..�� ..,,. . . ..'� ,. . ,~80 '�ay -- . 120 '_ �; fi ,��....w.. - -- . W »i � � , ,� ; _ st �r�_ sn --- � • W 101 Ave NE _� . ,.... ... , ._�,.��.�,�. , , z ... ,-__.,,�.,,�.�_ ... _..... � 130 � - - � • - = lI5 ' 10-0-�...� _ ` '• � - �_ _ � �-- -p � o i � ��bp ' _ �- i _ �u, � -$ °;�,� � � 117 0 0 �] , '" �- � 4 � � �, � ► ": •=��13225�3 � � � � o ��, n �•-13 0 '- _�_ • U` _'-i i j '-� i _ o' � - �. e� - „ � _ -- - - - c�: _ . : � $ �? �.._ : t -.1,15 , _{ �__�.$� � • i � „ � � /� ;�.e o.o.�. �'1 1 p �� : :n � I �D ��a � — � � '• '^ � � r� � �'-1 � I '� . � I � 'A _ � � '� � 4d �t o � �m 'a� m "'' ' I •O ! > I `L a _,. .'._�.�P_'1..- � - ..l � �� / �7 � O V \i�i. ♦ cV �' I '� i� . G1 . j� � � 1 \ ,_.{ � r-t .. � p i e, �. . �� ( �n � O �u'1 W a � f � ` m \�� c0 I � � CO 2 '](+ o . � � 14 8 0 0 14 9 0 0 f� i ,� ... ^�_..�.�.-.�.e.._r� • • � � � h 45 100 - � 1 �� , � � t � � i i ; m L ._ _ _ _ _ 1_ - - - - - - -� " 1 � :_.. � i� 1284�L� �� _ _ ._. i , �0 , -�. �� 8 _. .....,._ 12.. � co! 3 . 100 15 - qp T c � � � _ _� ;�------ `;-- -- - - i i-- -- �_oi r-, '_ ^135m `i _ - - � � � ' • ► . � i �:_ � !_ : '_ � ; 10800(��-,10800[�3 i { 10804�1 '� � � 121501� ��, � - -� �-- -- - - ► -L -� '-- - - ' �--- - - -� , , , 9�. � �,� �.,., ��,�� .', r 9.�_t . ,..,. ._. , .... 1,.35 ' s — W � �. . • _...�,�..�...�,�, � 102 Ave •NE � . �6 , � `5.:.� Hillcrest Subdivision No . 2 Happy Development Co . Renton , Wa�hington SCALE Harold Z . Q. Smith , Surveyor � � � LEGEND Prepared : October 28 , 197� 0 SO 100 Storm Sewer St _ Sanitary Sewer Sn Water Main W Yards �m�_ Easement ...... i f �� • ' .� , , � � � � S -��-' - ' • . 3. Fin.al P1.at Requirements. A. Fina,l Plat 5ubmission. The map o�f �he, E'a�n�1 Pla� �car�sist- irig of the original and ten (10) copies, �ogether wi�ch street profiles and othex p1�.ns ar�d doctzn��nt� as may be required b� the Planning Depa�:tme�ic, shall be s�abmitted to the Planning Departanen�t in th� form prescra.b�d for con- sideration of the P1.anning Comm�.ssion. , , B. Fees, Alteznate Dedications of Lanclo The F�.zaal P1a� shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five (25) �.vll�rs plus three �(3) dollars per resider�taal lot, hut x��t les� th.an fifty (50) dollars for residential subdivis�.,oa�ss The Fina�. Plat fee for industrial subdivisioxas a.s one (1) ciol.lar per one thousand (1,000) square feet of land area, bu�. not le�� than fifty (50) dollars. In any propos�d subdivision t�e subd,ivider may elect to dedi�te or reserve in a pe,rpe�tt;bal recreational, op�n space or athe� general. publi� tzse a,azy land axea of not less than ten (10} percent of ti�e total land ar�a in lieu of �the appliFa�ion fees �c�qaaired fox° approval of the Preliininary and Fina1 Plats, provided further that such dedication or reserva�io� of„ �;�.� s�13 be acceptable to the City. ' C. Refer�als, Recommendations of Departments. The P°1an.ning ��x . _ . . . . ._ . . . Depar�inent shall transmit two (2) copies of t�.� FinaZ Plat to the Engineering D�partment, one {1) copy ta. the Tra�ffic � Engineering Department, one (1) copy to th� �uildi�g Depart- ment, one (1) copy to the Hea�.th Agenc�r, and one (1) copy to the Fire Department; with copies to other depar�ments and agencies as necessary for their review and recoanmer�3ation. Two (2) copies shall, be retained for th� u.se of the Pianning � Commission. These departments and agenca.es sl�all make their respective recommendatio�s regarding the Final Plat to the Planning Department in wr��ting at least five (5) .days prior to dat� of the Planning Commission me��tingo ,�. Preparation of Final Pla�. The Fin�.l P1at shal.l, be p�epared by a licensed lan'd surveyor and shall confor�n. to the Pr�- l.iminary Plat as approved. A Final �lat may cor�stitute only a portion of an a�proved Prelimi�ary Plat �rhich the subdivider proppses to� record ancl dev��op at 'chat time, . �, provided, l�owever, that such portion shall, confor� to all requirement;s of these regulations. E... -E.xter�sion of Final. P1at SuJ�division Appro�al D�.tee F"anal , _ _ _ _ appr�oval by �the Planning Co�unission of a portion of the � Final. Plat will constitute an automa�tic extension of one (1) year from date for the remainder of the �'a.r�al Pl.ato One (1) additional extension of six (6) months may be granted by the Planning Commissior� upon proper applicati�n by the subd�vider. _ - ---- - , �, ,`� � � .�. . � -i�- . .. . ' _ F. �roval Period. Final Plats shall be approved, disappxave� ar returned to the subdivider for modificatians within thirty C3Q) days from da�e of submission unless the sub-. divider consents ta an extension af the ti.me :period,. �i G. Planning Conunission Re�ammendation ta Cit� CounCil, At or subsequent t.o a public hearizag the Planning Commi�sion shall recommend tc� the City Council either appraval or disapproval of the Fina�. Plat. H. Final Plat C:ertificates. In add.ition to other requirements as specifiec. herein, the Final Plat shall contain or be ' accomplishe�. by the �ollowing: (2.) Certif�.catian that the appiicant is �he Zand owner. I (2� Certifi.cation showing that stree-�s, rights--of-way and all sit:es for publ,ic use have been dedicated. (3} Certification by a '3:.icensed I.and surveyor that a survey has be�:n made and t�at ,monuments and stakes have been set. {4) Certifi.cation by the Health Agency that the methods of sewage disposa7. and water . service are acceptable. (5) Certifi_cat,ian by the Engineering and Traffic Engineer- ing De��artments that .�.he subdivider has,c9mpZied with either of the fal.lawinr� alternatives: (a) Al.l. improvements have been instal].ed in accordance wi th the requiremer�ts of �.hese regu�.ations, ar . {b} C�=rtain improvements have been. deferred according to Section 9-1108 , 21. , Deferred Improvements. (6) The suk�divider shall furnish the City a pl.at certificate from a title insurance company documenting the owner- ship ar_d ti�.le af all interested parties in the p1at, subdivisian or dedicatic�n and listing a11. encumbrances . The certificate sha11 be dated within forty-five (45} days priar to the qranti��g-�.af the Final Plat by the Cit_y ��ncil. � {7} Certif ication by the King County Finance Departm�nt �ci�u� taxes have been gaid in accordance with Sectian l, Chap- ter No. 188 , Laws of 1.927 (R.C.W. 58 . 08 . 030) , and that a deposit has been made with the King County Finance Department in s�fficient amount to pa� the taxes for th.e following year. {$} Certifica�.ian by the City Treasurer- that there are no delinquent special assessments and that all special a-ssessrnents certified to the City Treasurer for call.ec- tion an any property hereiri contained dedicated far streets, alleys ar ather public use are paid i.n full. � (9) Bill.s of sale, including cos�s, for ai1 utilities � instal.led in conjunction with �.he plat. i � , ! ' i ` i � Y� � ' � � � i ylg_ . • . (10) Ce��tification of approval to be sig�a�cl by tk�e Ci�cy Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Chairman c�f, the Plar�r�a.ng Commission arid the Planning Direc�or, (11) Certi.fication of app�oval to be �igned by the Mayor and the City Clerk. I. Restrictive Covenants, The submissaon o� the Fin�.l Plat � shall include copies of such restric�t�veicovenar�ts a$ may be used in the subdivisiono J. Filing ot Fina]. Plat. Before a Final Plat is submitted to the City Council for approval, Yi.t sha11 be signed by the Planning Ccmmission Chairman, ,the City Engineer, the Traffic Engineer and the Planning Director. After Final P1.at approv� by resolution of the City Cou,naii, the Fi.nal. Plat shal.l. be signed kiy the Mayor and the City Clerk. Fo1�.owing adoption of the �'inal Plat, the original c�py of the p1.at sha1.1 he filed for record with the King County D�partment of Records and Elections by the City Clerk. Recording fees shal.l be paid by the subdivider to the City Clerk. � K. Fi.nal Plat Maps, Scale, Required Dacxunen�atio�> Tkae plat shall be drawn to a scale of not less �chan o�e (1) inch representing forty (40) feet on sheet� s�venteen (17) by �, twenty-two (22) inches. The original dra�wing sha11 be in ' ; black ink on linen tracing cloth or o� stabilized drafting film and shall contain the following informat�on: s , (1) Date, title, name and location of subdivisi.on� graphic scale; and true north point. " (2) The lines of all streets ancl roads, alley line�, 1ot lines, yard requa.rements, lots and blocks n:umb�red in numerical order, reservations, easements, and any areas to be dedicated to public use or si�es for .other than residential use with notes stati,ng their purpose and any lim�tations. (3) Sufficient data to determine readily and re�roduce on the ground the location, bearing and length of every street, easement Tine, l�t line, boundary l.ine, block la.ne and yard requirement, Whether curved or straic�ht. Thi� data shall include the radius, central angle and tangent distance fqr the center line of curved streets andt curved �roperty lines that are not the boundar� of curved streets. (4) AT1 dimensions- to the nearest one hundreclth (1/1Q�@�) of a foot a�d ang].es and bearings in degrees, �inutes and seconds. (5) The location and description of a11 monume,nts. I � , � I{ ' ' 'y. : ' ' 'l � � -20-' ` , . � � ` and ' nin subd.ivisions � � {r) The names and locatians of adja� g , streets and the location and identification .of adjoin- , I' ing unsubdivided property. i a ' .. �/� i.l � � .�`�� L �� .� � � � 100 Ave NE I�i . i . , �... i ' ' �� , 80' 120' ,�, �i �-_- •t �----- --� �.===- -� .q- -- _ __ -i- � �.: �i i _ �� it3 � i= '8 ci i; $ '=; � '�'' �C' c' ` . . ' _. i ! __ __-� !__ __J 1..- i � - - ;_�� ` �i �� 11 � 8�}` � �12 0 ; �,,,, � i , 0` � 101 Av-e N E _ _. � � � � �i f1° . ;�. Q• �. , t � 13Q' o a 110' 105 ' �_ ..y _ .__� i � r ; i"" i ,. � �� • -� i � _ { �� , m�'► i St� j °;- { °`! 36a i "' � i 38 j� a � • � � 4 � i 1 � i �. * Z +. —— "'"` "� e 1 ! � ��(��r �. � �_ `13�r�; a �+ �� 110'� �.g'S�-' . , .. 3 � c� � . . � , � �`�„ - 1 . ' ( t .c 1 1 �' � �- e r, 3 i �� ,g.� � °' �,, i (rn �' � t 8�.�` yh . a �1 � 0 4 �7 �Q j} �r c3 J i "� 1 ��„�!'�,�` '��+i'. 5�„t� ��4� } ;r, � —" --` � ... 1 � � � N t � �°,� ' "' r >>�4's,� �t N � 1 C15 � � 1 � 4 8$ Q�f :M 3S 46��`�. i o � S8 �n ,,� 4 � r � ��+ i__ _. �._ _ .. _ _ , .. _ _.�. I 195 ' 90° i 1£�S '� � 105' - � cn " ' 1� �+ 94 ' 120 ' � _�_ _ __� i _ _ _ _� �o _ __ _ _� � ' � _� �� a � = j= 4� = - 4! _� j= 4�} -1 i�„ S9 �c„ a :� t i ; � ; !'� w _ � t_ _ ' +- ! x � _;�- - - ;�r � gp�� 17 Q ' ,,... . , �, 102 Ave NE � _, �j , . , ,�� Hillcrest Subdiuisi�� No . 2 ��FPY _Aevelopment Co . - Renton, Washington � SCALE Harold Z. Q. S�ith, Surveyor Pregared : September 3 , 1471 LEGEND 0 SU 100 Yards -- --- - -� Utility � Easement ..�.......�... � --- � i . � � , T` ' ! ' _21_ , � �. S�treet and Utility Plans and Profileso Street and utili��+ line plans and profiies shall be on twenty-two (22) by � . . thirty-four (34) ineh reproducible sheets. The horizontal scale shall be one (1) inch �epresenting forty (40) feet, and the vertical scale shall be ane (1) inch repxesenting ten (10) feet. �I. Field Notes, Error of Closure. Complete field and computa- • . tion notes shall be furnished showing original or re-established corner, with description of the same, showing true bearings and distances to established street lines and monuments, turning angles, points of curvature, lenc�th of tangents, and the actual traverse showing error of clo�.�}re �.nd method of balancing with sketches showing all dis�tances, angles and calculations required to determine corners and distances of the plat, subdivision or dedication. The error . of closure on any and all traverses shall nQt exceed one (1) foot in ten thousand (10,000) feet. � 'N. Reserve Strips. The subdivide� shall deed by separ,ate reservation to the City appropriate res�rve strips one (1) foot or more in width which will not permit publi�c access at the ends of platted streets which abut upon unplatted , properties and reserve strips para11e1 to the c,ent�r ,�ine of border o�r boundar�y half and dead end �treets w�iere such abut upon undevelpp�d or unsubdivic�ed lands and f�or which no parallel ded.icated public access is provided. The pur- pose of this provision is to discourage the constructxon of structures by not permitting access to public �treets from unsubdivided land. � O°. �iration of Plat After Council Approval. If a plat has ,- not been recorded �withi:n six (6) months after approval by the City Council, the plat shall expire and shall be null _ and v_Qid. In order to revitalize an expired p1at, it shall. � be r�submitted as a Tentative Plat. .� .� , . : . ; � � � � � -22- - 9-1107: RE5IDENTIAL S�UBDIVISION OF FIRST CLASS SHQRELANDS � 1. A�plication. Where it is proposed to subdivide f�.rst clas� 5ho�elands, �he owner sna11 submit a statement (original and ten (10) copies to the Planning Department containing the following informatzon.: A. Property Description. A statement desoribing the location of the l.and as recorded in the King County Department of Records and Elections together with a vicinity sketch map showing the l.ocation of the land. B. �rovements Proposal. A statement relating to the pro- ' .. posed development of the �ubdivision requirements for land fill, if any; waterways, moorage, wharves or other pr-opQsed improvements, together with a map showi�n� the location of the shorelands proposed to be subdivided�, the inner harbor line, �.ine of navigability and the line of ordinary high , water. � C. Ownership. A statement showing present ownership of the land. 2. Pro�edures. Tentative, Preliminary and Final P1ats shall be submitted with the appropriate information and subject to the same procedures as any other plat. � . � � . ,, 1 . � , � � , _23-- , .. . 9-11U$: . .PLAT_ INlPROSIEMENT5 .AND DEVE,LOPMENT STANDI�RDS 1. Sta�ndarels �.nd, Specifi:cationso The adopted standard specifications for municigal pubiic works construction prepared. by the Washington S�ate Chapter of the American Pub3.ic Woxks Association shall be k�ereinafter referred to as the "standarcls" and said standards together with the laws of the Sta-te of Washington and� the ordi- nances of the City of Renton, so far as applicable, shall apply • except as amended or superseded by special �rovisaons. 2. Inspection, Approval and Fees. The Engineering and Traffic Engineering� Depaxtments shall be responsible for the supervision, inspection ancl acceptance of all subdivision improvements and shall make a cY�arge th�refor �o the subdivider in the amount of the hourly cost to the City of Renton. The hourly cost sha�.l include the wages of the inspector and the Ci�y' s cost for fringe benefits calculated on an hourl.y basis. 3. Required Improvements. The following tangibl.e improvements are � required before a Final Plat is submitted: every subda.v�.der shall be required �to grad�e and pave streets and alleys, insta].1 curbs and gutters, sidewalks, monuments, sanitary and storm sewers, street lights, v�rater mains and stree� name signs, to- gether with all appurtenances thereto in accordance with specifications and standards approved by the Engineering and the Traffic Engineering Departments and adopted by the City Council. 4. Clearing and Grading. All. streets, roads and alleys shall be graded to their full width so that pavement and sidewalks can be constructed on the same plane. Exemption from thi:s require- ment may be granted in plats qual3,fying for developanent �s Hillside Areas. Before grading is started, the entire right- of-way area shall be c].eared of all s�tump�, roots, brush and other objectionable material.s and all trees not intended for preservation. 5. Large Tracts or Parcelse When land is subdivided in�o larger parcels th�n ordinary lo�s or blocks, such paxcels shall be arranged so as to a11ow '€or the opening of fut�xre streets and �pgical further subdivisi�on. 6. Monuments. Ae Concrete monum�nts shall b�e set at all corners of the sub- division, at all points where the s�reet Zines intersect �he �xterior boundaries of the subdivision, at angle point� and points of curv� in each street, and at all stree�t intersections. All s�urveys sha11 be of second degree accuracy. The use of state plan coordin�tes �is encouraged. B. All other lot corners shall b'e marked with`a permanent suit- , able metal marker not less than three-eighths (3/8) inch ' in diameter and twenty-four (24) inches long and driven i flush with the finished grade. � � �T '\ . ',� � ' ' ' -24- • • . 7. Streets. A. Roadway Surfacing. After preparation of the subgrade, the , road bed shall be surfaced with material required by City of Renton standards, as previously established. B. Conformit�r to the Major Thoroughfare Plan. The location of all streets and roads shall conform to the official Major Arterials and Streets Plan, C. Relation to Adjoining Street S S em. The praposed street system shail extend existing streets at the same or greater width, but in no case less than the required minimum width. D. Street Names. All proposed streets shall be named in accordance with the Cit.y' s Street Naming Ordinance. E. Arterials, �ntersections: S.txeets intersecting with existing or proposed .public highways, major and community arterials as shown on ..thE Arterials and Streets Plan shall be held to a minimum, subject to review and approval by the Engineering Departmen-t. F. Street Grades. Grades on major streets shal.l not exceed ten (10) percent. G: Horizontal Curves. Where a t�efiection angle of more than ten (10) degrees in the a�ignment of a street occurs, a cu�ve of reasonably long radius sha�ll be in�roduced, sub- ject to review and approval by the Engineering Department. On streets sixty (60) feet Ar more in width, the center line radius of curvature shall be not l.ess �than three hundred (300) feet; on other streets, not less than one hundred (100) feet. H. Minimum Widths.. A variety of right-of-way and iinprovement widths are required because of the vario.us types of devel- opments and the traffic generated from these types of developments. In steep xi3l�ide Areas, the right-of-way width, street widths and sidewalk requirements shalT be reviewed and shall be developed as recommended by the appropriate departments. Minimum wid.ths sha11 be as listed in Table I. � , � I . '� , , � . , ` , ' I -25- � , , 'r'ABLE I MINIMUM S'I'ANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT , Right of Improved Planting Way Street Strip Sidewalk Widt� Width Width Width 2 sides 1 side Expressways and Parkways 100 ' -- -- -� -- Major Arterials and Highways 80 ' 60 ' 4 ' 6 ' -- Community Arterials 70 ' 44 ' 4 ' 5 ' -- Neighborhood Collectors 5�.` 36 ' 4' S' -- Resic�entia� Access Streets: ;�� 1. Fo� streets less than _ 800' long 50 ' 32 ° 4 ' S � ' �; 2. For Hillside Areas (one-way traffic) 40` 4 ' -- 5 ' 3. For Hillside Areas (two-way traffic) 50 ' 4 ' 5' �- Commercial Areas 60 ' 8 � -- Alleys 2p � _s __ Industrial Arterial 90 ' 60 ' 6 ' 6' -- Industrial Collector 80 ' 44 ' 6' 6 ' -- ( Industr.ial Access 60' 36 ' 6 ' 6 ' __ '�P�O�G�G1� 9 S I� ��J.�� '�� F �� ' PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-V�lAY � �. � �,,� �.s S7REET WIDTH _. .. ,�,.. , SIDE P�LANTING I PLANTiAiG SI�E WALK S'fRIP ,��- CUR� i CURB STR1P ��.� . e��'�i ■�—=—�. __ '��.L,1��5Yi'WS19i�.�I�i� � � I I � I. Full Width Streets. Al1 streets shall be platted at full ��' width, and no boundary stree�s at less than full width shall l�e allowed unless required to provide right-of-way for streets and ar�eriaTs designated by the official plan. J• Increased Right-of-way Requirements in Commercial Dist�cicts. _ -- -_.._ - . , The City may rEquire that �street widths in commercial areas ' be increased to provide �or, traffic movement and to reduce � �� or eliminate tr.affic conctestion. � � , � ' '+ � '� -26- � Ii. Cul.-de-5acs.' Cul-c7.e-sacs are pe�nitted �rovided they dU riot exceed five hundred (5p0) �eet in leng�th. Resit�er�tia]. cu,l-de-sa�s shall nr�t have a right-of-way wi:dtfi less thar� � �fifty (SO} feet nor � right-a�-way radius xess than far.ty- five (45) feet. Industrial cul-de-�ac� shal.l not have a width less �.han sixty (60) feet nor a right-of-way radius less than seventy-five (75} �eet. T`�1�1C�1�l.. �11t..�'��'�'i�� o� ��u� st►�� i �-= 5001 N1AXfMUM � �� ,� , i�..�-�--.� 1 � .._....__... _..�._. .� .�//� � �, l,,_ �� —.��_ __..._ .__ -----i �� 1 P�A�VT#Wfi� Sl'RtP \ �_ �;�. ,. :., , � � sr�E�T ..� � 1 u�c�=a�-v�aY v,noTw cu��s� � � ;7 , -. . ��►��_� s�R�� 1 � � ,.'� . ! � `�`�w � � � � `--— ��toa�� e�r-s�-�� RA#'�tUS L. Vertical Curves. Al]. changes in grade shall. be oonnected by vertical curves of a minannum length of two hundred {240} feet unle�� speci�ied otherwis� by the Engineering Department. M, '�angents. A tangent of at le st two hundred (200) feet in � 3ength shall be pro�rided b�t �,een reverse curves for co�nunity or m�.jor arterials; aa�e h�undred fifty (150) feet for neigh- bonc��od collector streets; and one hundr�d (100) feet far r�sidential acces� st�e�t�. N. Street Inter:�ectian t7ffs�t. Street joc�s with centerlin� offsets of ].��s tha�n ��ar� hunc�red (200a feet shall not b� allowed, Q. Two P3.aces of A.ccess. Each subdivision shall hav� at least two (2) places of acces�, exc�p�t for tho�e subdivi�ions in which the only dedicated .�treet is a cul--de-sac. 8. Curbs and Gutters. The suhdivider shall grovi�3e permanent conerete curbs and cancrete gu�ters according to Gity of Renton standard�. 9. Sidewalk�.: Cancrete sidewalks shall be in�tall.ed� by th� dev�loper on both sides of street. Sidewalks shal]. be located on the publi; � I right-of-way contiguc�us to the property line to prevent interfer- ence or encroachment by fencing, wall, hedge� or other plan�i,rr.q;;. or s�ructures. �_��.a �..—._..— — — — — -- � � � ,j' i � � -27- . I� ' > , The following minimuzn sidewalk widths shall apply: MINSNUM SIDEin7AIrK WIDTH�a {concrete construction) � �Single Famil.y Residenti.al Areas {detached dwellings} . . . . _ . • • 5 ' Law nensi.ty I�ulti-�amiiy Resider�tial Areas (attached dwel�ings and townhouses) e . . a � . . . - . a , � ' Indu�trial Areas. . . . . . . � . . � ` , I Mediuin and Hig.h Densi.ty Multi- . 'dentia7. Areas. . . . , e 6 ' I Family Resi Commercaal Areas. . . . . . . . . . . 8 ' 10. Planting S�rx�s. Planting strip� in residential subdivisions shall be at least four {4} �te�t wide, and in industrial sub- divisions at least six {6) �e�t 'w�.,de. The curb shall be can- sidered as par�. of the width of the plantir�g strip, I' 11. Street Lighting A. Minimum �tandards. Each subdivision shall provide circuitry and street lighting �ocated in accordance with the standards of the Traffic Engineeri.nq Uepartment. Minimum c�esign standards �hall be as followsa MIN�MUR'I STREET LIGH.TING_ STANDARL}S S��eet �°oot Po1e Mounting C1a�sif�.��t�.on Candl.e�* Height Exp�eSsways & Parkways 2.0 40 ' Arterial.s l.5 35 ' Residen�iai. Collecto� 07 25 ' Access s3 20' Frontal •� 2� � Industrialc Collecto� 99 35 ° Access • � �� Frontal. a6 30° *Lumination values are in horizontal faotcandles {measured in lumens per square foot) when the light source is a�. its l�awest level. Street lighting standards sha11 be in acaordance with the recommendations af the Illuminating Engiz�ee��ing Society' s I.963 approval pub3.ication "Am�rican Standard Practice for �� Roadway Lighting" ,, except where the values are not�d above. B. .�eneral. Al.l street light wi.ring, conduit and service con�- nections shall be located und�rground. �treet light spacing shaT3. take existing trees into considera�ion: 12. Street Signs. The subdivider shall reimburse the City for the cost of the street name signs and the installatian necessary in the subdivision. . , �, 1 ; , . ` j .• . T. ` \ I i � �28_ . �� , , 13. Installation of Utzlities. After grading is completed and ap4, ; p�roved and before any base is applied, all of the underground t utilities and all service connections shall be installed, com- � pleted and approved throughout the length of the road and across �the flat section according to City standards. � 14. Sanitary Sewers. A. Subdivision Within 1,000 Feet of Sewers. The subdivision shall be provided with a compl.ete sanitary sewer system at no cost to the City providing a public setaer main is located within one thousand j1,000) feet or less of the nearest . property line of the proposed subdivision. B. Subdivisions Farther Than 1, 000 Feet From Sewers> If a public sewer main or other adequate means of common dis- posal is not located within one thousand (1,000) feet or less of the proposed subdivision, the subdivider may pro- vide for the installation of approved septic tank and t � disposal fields upon approval in writing from the Health � Agency and_ in compliance with the City` s applicable ordi- naiiCes. In such cases a dry sanitary sewer line shall be installed in the subdivision according to a sanitary sewer plan for the subdivision ap.proved by the En�ineering De- pa"rtment. Also, side sewer lines shall be"installed eight (8) feet into each lot. The Board of Public Works may waive this requirement only if the area has not been inc�uded in the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. The subdivider shall. submit satisfactory evidence of favorable percolation rates com- parable to the adopted requirements and standards of the Seattle-King County Health Department as a requisite for apprAval of subdivisions dependent upon septic tanks as a means of sewage d�_sposal.. C. Standards. The sanitary sew�r system shall be designed and installed in accordance with City standards and under the supervision of the Engineering Department. 15. Storm Drainage. An adequate drainage system, including necessary i pipes, culverts, intersectional drains, drop inlets, bridges, drainaqe releases where necessary, and similar devices, shall be provided for the proper drainage of all surface water. Cross drains shall be provided to accommodate a11 na�tural water flow anc� shall be of sufficient 1.ength �o permit full width roadway and required slopes. The size openings to be provided shall be determined by Talbot' s formula, but in no case shall the pipe be ' less than twelve (12) inches.:- `Cross drains shall be`built on straight line and grade and sYiall be laid `on �'a firm base but not on a rock base. Drain pipes shalT;;be placecl� at a sufficient depth below the road bed to avoid dang�:rous pressures of impact � and in no case sha�1 the top of the_+pipe be le�s than' two (2) feet below �he road. bed. , . ' �, , a , t . i �. . �` , , - . ' -29- , , � 15 e Water System, The water distribu�.icsn sys�.em, �.nclud�.xzg �'ire {I I��dra�ts, shall be designed and installed in accard�.nce with I ; CYty standards and the requi��men�ts of the Engineerirtg and Fire I D�pa�tsnent�. _ All utilit�es desi ned to serve the sub r d Utzlitie�. g � 3? . Underg r�un div.�sion shall be placed uradergra�.znd o Any utilities ins�.a7.1ed in the par}cing stra.p sha11 be pl.��ed in such a manner and depth to pe�mit the plan�tzng of treesa 18. Flooding and Geoloqical. Hazard. If any portion qf �h� land within the boundary of a Preliminary Plat or approved record or st�rvey is subjec� to floading or inundation, that portion of the subdivision shall have the approva.l c�f �the State of Washingtan acco�ding ta Ft.C.Wm 86.16 before the Planning Depar�- ment and Planning Commission shall coz�sider the stzbdivisione I� any portion of a Prelima.nary Pl.at a.s subject to fls�oding, inundation or gealagical hazard and the probable use ot the property will require structures, the Planning Commis�ion sha11 disapprove the Pre�.iminary Plat or that portion of the subdivi- � sion so affected. Protective improvements may be constru.c�ed, as a conditional precedent to appro�ral of the Preliminary a�adf or Firzal. Plat. The Planning Commi�sion may requa.re the subdivider 1 tb submi�. a gealogist's �epart if there i� concern about r geological hazards. °' i9. Publa.c Use and Service Areaso Due cansideration shal.l be given by the subdivider �o the allocatian o£ �uitabl.y I.ncated and adequately sized areas for public service u�ageo A. Easements for Utilities. Easements may be required for }he main�eraance and opera�tion of utili�iese Easements may be required aZong the lines af or across lats or through k�locks whe�e necessary for the extension of existing or pl�anned utiliti.e�e B< Community As�ets. Due regard shall be shown for all natural features such as 1.args trees, water coursesp histarical spats and simi3.ar communi-�y assets which, if prese�'ved, wi11 add attrac�Giveness and value �.o the property. Z�}o Permits. Pr�.or to proceeding with subdivision improvements, the subdivider shall mak� application for suc`h permits from the Ci�.y as are nece�saryo 2�. Defe�cred Improvemerats., No Final Plat shall be submit�ted{to the Planning Commi�sian or accept�d by �.he Ci�y �Couz�cil unti2. �11. improvements are con�truc�ed in �a satis�actory manner �and ap-- proved by the respon�ible departmen�s or a• bond has heen satis- factoril.y pasted for deferred improveznentse A. Bonds. If a d,eveloper wishes ta defer ceztain on-site im- � provemen�s, written appl.ication shall. be made to the Board � af Public Works stating the reason� why such del.ay is neces- i sarye Upora apprc�val by the Boarc� of Pub2.ic Works, the I � developer shall furna.sh a performance bcand to .the City II i . ,. L � . . � ' , � s � ' , - -3�- ' � ' - - , � --,£, , � ",�� k"' in an ainount equal �o a n�inimum of one hundred fifty (�5f3� , � percent of the e�timated cost of the re:quzrecl ianprovement.s. 'The decision of the Board of Publi.c Works as to amattnt of - such bond shall. be conclusive, B. T.ime Limit. Such bond sha11 list the exac� wor�. that shall be performed by the a��lica�t aa�d shall specify that a11, of the deferred ianprovements be completed wi.thin the �time established by the Board of Publ�c Workso and if no time is established, then not later than one (1) year af�er a�proval of the Final Plat by the C�ty Couneil,. The bond sha11 be held by the City Clerk. �' C. Check in Lieu of Bondo The d.eveloper may subs�titute a certified or cashier° s check in lieu of a p�rformance bonde Such check shall be made payable to the City Treasurer and shall be in the same amount as the bond it is substituting. D. Proceed Against Bond. The City reserves the right, in addi- tion to all other reznedies available to it by law, to pro� ceed against such bond or other payment. in �.ieu thereof without notiCe to the developer. Tn case of any suit or ac-tion to enforce any p`rovisions of this Ordinance� the i developer shall pay unto the City a11 costs .�ncidenta�, to such litigation including reasonable attorneys` �eese E. Binding Upon Applicante The requirement of the posting of ,any performance bond or o'cher security shall be binding on �he applicant, his hei.rs, successors and as�igns. F. Notification to Planning Department. The Board of Public Works sh.all notify the Planning Departmen�t in �rri�ting of the following: the improvements deferred, amount of bond or check deposited, time limit of bond or check, naane of bondiazg company, and any other pertinent informatione 22. Cert�ficates of Completiono The Engineering and T�affic Engi� . neering Departments shall each submit a certificate in du,plicate to the PZanning Depa.rtment verifying that the subdivider laa5 comple�ted the required install.ations in accordance with the . provisiox�s of this Oxdinance and 'the speci�ications and stand-� ards of the depar�ments. One (1) copy o£ the compl.eted certifi- cate sha11 be furnished to the subdivider by tkae Planning Depart- ment together with a notice advising hi�n to proceed with prepara- tion of a Final 1�1at for tYaat portion of th.e area in which min�.mum improvements have been installed and app�ovedm Certifi- c.ate originaZs shall be retained kay the Pl,anning Dep��tmente 23. Minimum Standards for Resi�denta.al Designe In the planning of a subdivision, the proposed plat shal.l be prepaxed in conf�rrn- ' aace with the followirig provisions a.n add�.tion tQ thass require-�` ments listed .in the Comprehensive P1an and the p�evious sect�ions: R. Streets e Widths and LenqtYss. Th'e minimuan width of right--of_ way, measured from lot Zine to lot l.ine, shall: be �iot i.e�s , � a�F' than as followss ��' : � � , - ' , , �qy • . { + � t ' �_ / 1 �w/�� • . T � (1} Expr��sway-Pa�kway rights-of-wa� sha1.1. be on� fiundr�d (100) feet to two hundred C2Qa) feet in width as may be -reguired by the Engineering Department. Express- ways and parkways are thase to be used primarily for £ast traffic w;ith minimum access and minimum izzter- ruption from crass traf�ic and shall be designed in accordance i�ith the Majt�r Arterial.s and, Streets Plan. t�` A+3.a-jor Arterial. Street and Highwav rights-a�-wa� shal.I �be eighty Cg6) �o one hundred fifty (150) �'eet in width as may be reguired by the Enqineering Uepartmente Arterial streets and highways are those ta be used primar.il.y far fast or heavy traffic and sha11 be designed zn accardance with the Major A�terial.s and II �treets Plan. (3) Communit� Arterial .,S£seet.. riqhts-o�-wav �hal1 be seventy (70) feet in wic�th to on2 hundred (100) feet in width as ntay be requirea by the Engineering Department< Arterial streets and highways prova�de in�ermediate connection between. major arterials and local. access or neighborhood coll�ctor streets. They ar� used far moderately heavy and fast traffic and shall. be designed in accordance with the Major Arterial.s and Streets Plan. �� {4} Neighborhood Collectdr Street rights-Qf-way slaa�.l be sixty �60) feet wide. Col7.ector streets are those which carry traff�,c fram mirior streets to the majar system df arterial �treets and highways and incZude the principal entrance streets of a residential devel- j opment and streets for znajor circu].ation within such a dev�lapment. {5} Residential Acaes� Street rights-af-wav �hall not be less than fifty (50) feet wide, and where street length exceeds eight hundred (8Q0� feet, may be in- creased as determined necessary by the Planning Departanent. Minor re.sidential ..access stre�t� serving lots averaging thir�y-�f ive thousand (3 5,0 0 Q) square feet or more a.n area w�th rnini�num fran�ages of one hundred thirty-five (1.35) feet may be reduced to forty .(�0) iEeet iri width. Residential access streets are those which are used primarily for access ta the � abutting residen�i.al groperties and are designed to d�sdourage �.heir use by through traffico {�} Frontal. Roads or qne Way Street righ�s-�f-wav shall be not less ,than �orty (40} feet w�.de in residentia]. areas, nor less tl�an- fifty (50) feet wide in commercial. areas, Frontal roads are rninor streets which are paral- lel and adjacent to arterial . stree�s and highways and which provide acces� to_abutting proge�tie� and pro- tection from through traffic. n � ' s i i r. � � ! i t*t. 't � . • ♦ � , � —��_ � ' . � � (7) Cul-d�-Sacs are minor terminal streets or courts designed ta have one end permanently c3,ased and sha�.l , be no rnore than five hundred. (500) fee�. 1.ong nor have a right-of-way af less than fifty (50} f�et wide. Cul- de-sac streets with a paved width of sixty {60) feet ar more may empl.oy �longated parkin,g bays with the approval of the Planning Department. There shal]. be I turn-arounds with a �inimum right-of--way radius a� - f -it rminus o� all aul-de-sacs forty five (45} eet at th�. e and dead end streetS. Hammer heads or "T"s with a diinension of forty (40} �by eighty {80} feet may be used at stree� ends upon approvaZ af the P1,anning ! Department. (8) Temporary Turn-Arounds and Street Ends. Where, in ; �.he opinion of the Pra,nning Department, it is desirable to provide for s�treet access to adjoining praperty, proposed streets sha3.1 be extended by dedi�ation ta the boundary of such property. Such cul-de-sac streets shall be provided with a paved temporary � �urn-arotznd having a roadway dian�eter of a.t least eighty �80} feet and a �.emporary easement. Such �.empc�rary easement Sha.�=�. be automatically released upon the extension ari�3 construction of said street beyond the baundary af the origina], subdivision. (9} Private �treets and Reserve •Strips. There shall be no priva�te street platted in any subdivision, and every subdivided property shall. be served from a publicly dedicated street. There shall. be no privately held or awned reserve strips parallel.ing or terminating street ends or otherwise cantrolling access to streets. (10} Alleys .may be provided to the rear af lo�s zoned for business purposes and shall not be provided in resi- dentia�, blocks except where the subdivider praduce� evidence satisfactory to the Pianning Commission of the need for alleys. Alleys shall be at least twenty (20) fe�t wide. Alleys are minor public ways used primariiy for service acces� to the rear or sides of proper�ies> B. Curb Radius at Corners. Street curbs at iz�tersections shall . be .raunded by radii. of at least twenty (20} feet at the intersection of streets and at least five (5} feet at the intersection of a street and alley unless otherw.ise determined by the City Engineer or the Traffic Engineer. C. Tangents.. A tangent of a�t least two hundred (200) feet in length shall be pre,vided between reverse curves far com- munity or major arterials. One hundred fifty {15p) feet for neighborhood coll.ector s�ree�s and one hundred G100} feet for residential access streets are reguired for such tangents. �. J . � � � . . ,. �. , � , , ' . > ��. z �, � , �3�� - . . � D. Planting Strips. Planting strips in residential subdivisions shaJ.1 be not less than four (4) feet in width e E. Blocks. (1) Length. �locks shali not be less than three �u�dred (300) fes� nor more than one �housand (].,000� feet in I length. In blocks over � ezght hu�idred ($00} feet in length, the Planraing Com- mission ma� require one (1) or more public cross walks of not less �han ten (10) feet i.n �radth dedicated �o tP�e public to extend enti�ely across the block and at locations deemed necessar�. Such cross walks sha11 be paved for the entire width and length with a permanent surface and shall be adequate3.y lighted. Fences shall be provided alang both sides of cross walks and shall be located on privat� property. (2) Width. Blocks shall be wid.e enough to allow two (2) tiers of lots, except where franting on major streets or prevented by topographical conditions or size of the property, in which case the Planning Commission may approve a siz�gle tier. F. Lots. (1) Required. Lots are required in residential subdivisions only when a block is inten�led to be soid into more than one (1) ownership. (2) Arrangement. Insofar as practical, side lot lines sha�.3. be at right angles to street lines or radial to cu�ved street lines. Each lot must front upon a pub3ie street or road wi�h width af not less than �hat specified in Section 9-1],0�, 23, A. (3) Minimum Size. The size, shape and orientation of iots sha7.1 meet the minimum area and width requirements af the applicable zoning classification and sha1Z be appropriate for the �Lype of development and use co�- templated; provided that greater area may be required for private �ewage disposal if, in the opa.raion of �he Health Agen�y, there are factors of drainage, soi�. condition, �og�g,�aph� or other situations to cause potential hea�.`�h p�oblems. The subdivider sha11. su3�- mit satisfae�ory evidence of favorable percolation � rates compa,��.��.e �o the adopted requirements and � standards p� `�h,e Seattl.esK�.ng County Health Department as a requi��t� fo�r approval of subdivisions aependent upon septa.G �an�s as a. means of sewage disposal.. (a) Lots sha�.�. not e.xa�ed more �han two and �ane-half (2�� i�es t1�e ws.dth in length. (b) Lots s�ia3.3, not be iess than eighty {80) feet iri . � � deptho ` ' f 1 , , `t `1 � ' ! • � y } t 1 �, � ' � -�34- . , � (c) Lots sha�l not be less than sixty (60) feet in width excZusive of those areas Considered as part of the fron�t and rear yard requirement. (dJ Pipestem lots may b� allowed at the discretion of the Planninr i�egart��nt �rovided such 1.ots contai2� the requ.ired area for the zoning classification exc�.usive of the area of the pipestem and provi�3ec� , such pipestem portion shall not exceed one hun- dred fifty (150) feet in Iength nor be less than tvaenty (20} feet in width. (4) Corner Lots. Corner lots shall be platted wider than interior l.ots as determined by the Planning Department. 24. Minimum Standards for Industrial Design. In the planning of a subdivision, the proposed plat shall be pxepared in conformance with the following provisions: A. Streets: Widths and Lengths. The minimum right-of-way width measured from lot l.ine to lot line shall be not les.s than as follows: (1) Industrial Arterials shail be at least ninety (90) feet in width. Industrial arterials are designated to ca�ry major vehicle loads or as the main street in an industrial subdivision. (2) Industrial Collectors sha11 be at least eighty (80) feet in width and designated to take a moderate amoun� of vehicul.ar traf f ic. (3) Industrial Access shall be at least sixty (60) feet in width and designated to serve industrial establishments. t4) Private Streets and Reserve Strips. There shall be no private streets in, any subdivision, and every lot � � and block shall be served from a publicly dedicated street. There shall be no privately held or owned reserve strips paral3eling or terminatinq street ends or otherwise controlling access to streets. (5) A1leys. are prohibited. � . (6) Cul-de-Sacs. Cu1-de-sacs are minor terminal streets designed to have one (1) end permanently closed and shall be not longer than five hur�dred (500) feet nor less than sixty (60) feet wide. The minimum right-- of-way ra3ius shall, b.e seventy-five {75) feet. ' (7) Frontal Roads. T�Then proposed blocks front on an art�ria.l street or _higl�way, the Pl.anning Com�nission may require provision for a froxital road parallel to to the arterial street. Frontal roads are minor streets which provide access �o abutting properties and protectiori from �1�rough traffic and sha11 be not , less than sixty (60) feet in width. � 1 . : ; , � , ,' • „ �. �,, . , -35� � I � � � � x . . • . . ` I , � � B. Curb Radius at Cors�ers. Street curbs at inters�c��.or�s shal"I be rounded by radii of at least thirty�five �35}" - feet,. - I C. Yzanting Strips. Planting strips shal.l be not l.ess �.�an six (�) feet in width, � �. �locks. I (I} Length. Blocks shall. not be l�.ss tt;ari six hundred � (600) �eet or more than two thousand (Z ,OQO) feet in � length. , I (2} Width. Bl.ocks sha1.1 be not less than three hundred (300} feet in width, except where fronting on majar s�reets or prevented by topographica3 conditians or size of �.he property, in which ca�e the Planning � Commission may approve a lesser width. �locks shall ' not be greater than one thousand {�.,p{}p} feet in width. E. Lots. (1) OptionaZ. Lots are optional in industrial, subdivzsions. '' The size, shape and orientation af lots shall meet the minimum area and width requirements of the applicabl.e zoning classification and shall be appr.opriate �or the type o€ development anc� use contempl.atecl. However, if lots far individual sa3.e or lease are created, they shall contorm ta the follo�aing criteria: (a) Arrangement. Insofar as practical, side 1.ot lines � shalZ be a� right angles . to stree� lines or radial to curved street lines. {b) Lots Abut Public S�reet, Every lot shal3 abut , upan a pub3.ic street. (c) Pipestem Lots are prohibited. (d) Carner Lots shall. be platted wider than interior lots as determined by the Planning Depart�ent. F. Railroads. If railroad tracks are to be instal.l.ed in a subdivision, such tracks �nd their route shal.l be approved by the Planning Commission. The tracks sha3.I cross a mini- mum number of blocks, Zots, and streets so that the disruption of traf£ic is minimized. Ra�.lroad qrade crossing sha11 con- form ta the requirements of Chapter 134 of tha Railroad Grade Crassing Act of 1.969 , enacted by the State of Wash- ington. I I ( i I . � : . , � ,.. , . .,, �. _ , . �� .. w -� � �. { e, � . . -3�- � � • • � t 9-1109: EXCEPTIONS 1. Exception Requirements. The Planninct Commission may recommend to the Cit_y Council an exception from the requirements o.f this -Ordi- nance when, in its opinion, undue hardship may be cr�ated as a result of strict compliance c�ritn ttie •�rovisions -of this Ordinance. In recommending any ex�eption, the Planning Commissi.on may pre- scribe conditions that it deems n.�cessary .to or desirabl.e for the public interest. No exception sha�.l;ibe recomznen,d�d unl.ess the Planning Conimission finds: A. That there are special physical aircumstances or conditions affecting said property such that the strict application of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use or development of his land; B. That the exception is n�.cessary to insure such property the rights and privileges. etijoyed .by other properties in the vicinity and under similar �ircumstances; C. That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injur.ious to other property in the vicinitye 2. Applications Requirede A. Application for any exceptid� sha11 be submitted in writing by the subdivider at the ttime the Preliminary Plat is sub- mitted to the Planning Department. The application shall state fully a11 substantiating fa�cts and evidence pertinent to the reques�t. , �, �4 `1. -_. � � ♦ 1� i 1 a � ♦ �� '� y 'i • . .s • ♦ �►• 4 _ t � . ' . . -3?- ' � T 9-1110 : PENALTIE� I 1. Any person ox firm who has neglected or failed -�a comply with the provisians of this Ordinance shall, upon convictic�n, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not ta exceed five hundred {5pp} dollars for each such violation, or imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days , or both such fine and imprisonment. I 2, In addition to the above, any person or firm who transfers, sells ar options any land which is uz�dergoing p1.a�ting proce- � dures before such plat or map ha� been approved by �.he City of Renton, and before the same has been filed for record in the office o{� the King County Department of Recards and Elections or the City Clerk ,l shall ,upon convic�ion, be subject to a fine not to exceed three � hundred (300) dallars far each such violation, ar imprisonment for a periad not ta exceed thirty (34} days, or both such fine and impri�onment. This pravision does not appl.y when the original subdivider sells the entire parcel ta another sub- divider. 3. The Planning Commission, Planni.ng Department, Engineering Depart- ment or Traffic Engineerinq Department may initiate an action to enjoin the �.ransfer, sale, agreement, or aptian by making appli- i cation for an injunction in �.he Superior Court. The Planning Commission, Planning, Engineering or Traffic Engineering Departments may recover said penalty for the Gity o� Renton by civil. action in any court of competent jurisdiction. � � I � ( � ! f,.f.` �," �- f' ,=` . f' ,. ,� .= �f . s` � l � \ �' � � ' ' .- � r • K4- '� � • y � h `r Y � �' r ._.r,<. � * � . � � . I T t i 9-111.1 : LIA$ILITY l. City Not Liable, This flrdinance snall not be c�nst��.xed t.� re- lieve from or lessen the responsibility tif any person owning j any land or building, constructinq or modifyinq any subdivisior�s in the City for damages t� ar�yor�e injured or damaged either in persan or property by an�y d4fect �herein; nor shall the City ar any agent thereof be he?d as assuming such liability by reason of any preliminary or final ap�roval or by issuance of any I I permits or certificates authorized here.in. j 9-1112 : SEVERABILITY � l. If any part or portion of this Ordinance �s determined to be I � unconstitutianal by a court o� competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affe�t �he remainder of this Ordinance. 9-1113. REPEALZNG CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE IX , . 1. Chapter 1 af Title IX {Public Ways and Property} of Ordinance ' No. 1628 entitled "Code of -General Ordinances of- the City of '� Renton" and any and all Ordinar�es in canflict herewith are '� � hereby repealed. I I 9-1114 : EFFECTI�tE DATE I . This Ordinance shall be in full farce and effect from and after its passage, approval and legal publica�ion. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS�'�DAY OF t,,�� -�� , 19 !/�J� _"'Y'�' �J/f Jf'/,,,,.��y � / / /I/�Y Y ✓ �/////`✓/ �! /(._.��1r1�.�/`/�+ y� �� Helmie 't�e�son, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR THIS tDAY OF � 1 � �� °�,-�L;'� , 19�. � � l ..t .�f'.�G/�-�1 ��-�, /1.�Oi� � Avery Garr��., i�iayo`�" '" I Approved as to form: � H� h,�/ � � �'`' � Gerafd M. Shellan, City Attorney Date of Publication: �� 5 �� I` �