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CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND DUPLEXES NEW CONSTRUCTION
ADDITIONS, AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Be sure to check zoning regulations before you submit plans to ensure you will be able to build.
PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT, AN ENGINEERING DETERMINATION MUST BE COMPLETED. GO TO
ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT DETERMINATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
HOW TO APPLY
No paper documents are accepted at the City of Renton Permit Center. Your application and the required documents
must be submitted using a secure file share link provided by CED Permit staff.
When you are ready to submit your application, email: permittech@rentonwa.gov with the following information:
• Application Type
• Address of Proposed Work
• Project Name
A secure file share link will be created for you to upload your application and plans/documents. Submittals will be
reviewed for completeness by Permit Staff within 5 business days of your submittal.
EACH NUMBERED ITEM LISTED MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN INDIVIDUAL FILE
1. Completed and signed Building Permit Application.
2. Site Plan
8 ½” x 11” FORMAT WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Drawn to scale 1”=20’.
• Legal description, address, north arrow and parcel number.
• Plat name and lot number, if applicable.
• Include project description, such as, “Jones construction of new single-family residence”.
• Label and/or highlight existing and proposed construction.
• Identify and dimension all property lines (bold line), streets, alleys, and/or easements.
• Indicate distance in feet from structures to lot lines on all sides at the narrowest point.
• Lot size in square feet and in acres.
• Footprint size in square feet of all existing and proposed structures on property including decks, carports,
storage sheds and garages. List total square footage of impervious surfacing.
• Show approaches, driveways, and public sidewalks. Note maximum % of driveway grade.
• Show topography lines at 2’ intervals, retaining walls, rockeries, etc.
• Show location of fire hydrant located within 300 ft of structure.
• Impervious surface area (percentage of lot area), existing and new.
• Show and label trees to be retained and removed. Identify tree species and caliper size (diameter of tree at
4.5’ above the ground).
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3. Erosion Control Plans
• Identify silt fencing
• Construction entrance
• Tree Protection
• Stockpile location and method of covering
4. Construction Plans. (Minimum lettering size of 1/8”)
• Cover Sheet of Plans.
a. Note all square footage, Occupancy and Type of Construction.
b. Show all energy credit options being proposed. Call out all mechanical fixtures and efficiency.
c. Complete description of work being proposed.
• Floor plan drawn to 1/4"=1' scale to include:
a. General building layout
b. Room use (every room called out on plan)
c. Window and door size, ventilation and opening headers
d. Plumbing and electrical layout
• Elevation drawings drawn to 1/4"=1' scale to include:
a. Each compass direction labeled (e.g. use “north elevation” rather than “left” or “front”)
b. Show stories – above and below grade, and grade changes
c. For accessory dwelling units only, also provide elevations for the main home as well.
• Cross section drawn to 1/2"=1' scale to show:
a. Typical foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof construction
b. Structural members labeled as to size and spacing, as well as bracing, blocking, bridging, special
connectors, and anchor bolts
c. Insulation of walls, slab, floors, and roof/ceiling
• Special details drawn to scale:
a. Details of stairs, fireplaces, and special construction
b. Engineer stamped truss design details.
5. Landscape Plan, Detailed
General Landscaping Standards: Ten feet of on-site landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with
the exception of areas for required walkways and driveways. One street tree per address is to be planted within
the Public Right-of-Way. Where there is insufficient right-of-way space or no public street frontage, a minimum of
two street trees are required in the front yard, subject to approval of the Administrator. See Renton Municipal
Code Section 4-4-070.F for further details.
A copy drawn to the same scale as the site plan WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Date, graphic scale, address, parcel number and north arrow
• Location of proposed buildings, property lines, walks, arbors, parking areas, rockeries, fencing, and access in
relation to proposed and existing utilities.
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• Names and locations of abutting streets and public improvements, including easements.
• Existing and proposed contours at five-foot (5’) intervals or less.
• Location and dimensions of berms and planting areas.
• Location, size, spacing, and names of existing (to remain) and proposed trees and other plants, ground covers,
(See above for landscaping standards.)
• Planting details (soil mix, planting depth and width, and bark mulch depth)
• Tree credit calculation for infill lots or new plats. The tree credit requirements and valuations are provided in
RMC 4-4-130H.1.bRMC 4-4-130H.1.b. The number of required tree credits is calculated as follows: [Net Lot
Area in Acres] x 0.30 = Minimum Tree Credits.
Note: Properties located within newer plats may already have adopted/approved landscape plans which you must
comply with. Please renew this plan before turning it in with your application. These are available in the City
Clerk’s Office and are filed by plat name or land use file number.
Prior to cutting trees you must contact the Planning Division at (425) 430-7294 regarding the City's tree cutting
regulations.
6. Energy Code Checklist— The energy code information must be listed on the cover sheet of the construction plans.
For new construction or additions use this form: Residential Energy Code Checklist-New or Addition.
7. Engineering Improvement Determination Results
• Refer to the completed form. Required items that have a check mark next to them under Anticipated Submittal
Items are due at submittal of the Building Permit Application.
8. Water and Sewer Availability Form (if required by the Engineering Improvement Determination)
Provide an electronic copy of water and sewer availability letters.
If you are on septic, a King County Approval Letter is required at the time of building permit submittal. Go to King
County Public Health for assistance.
1. Additional Information to Consider
Geotechnical report and/or other applicable critical areas study. For properties located in or near critical areas
(wetlands, steep slopes, coal mine hazards, creeks) contact the Planning Division at (425) 430-7294 for information
about additional studies required.
Arborist report is required for any site retaining less than 30% of existing trees.
Waterfront properties or other lands covered by water must also submit an environmental checklist package and
may have to apply for a shoreline exemption. Contact the Development Services Planning Division at (425) 430-
7294 for more information.
The person signing the permit shall be either the owner or the person responsible for the work.
The plan checkers will review the plans and make inspections, but will do no design work. Sizing of structural
members and spacing of supports is the responsibility of the owner or builder and must conform to Code
requirements.
Separate permits are required for Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical work except for new single family
residences. New Single Family Residence applications require the subcontractor form.
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