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ORDINANCE NO. 5703
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-6-060 OF CHAPTER 6, STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY
AMENDING EXEMPTIONS FROM STREET FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENT
REQUIREMENTS FOR INFILL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, a connected and completed street frontage system would result in improved
or increased pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety; and
WHEREAS, requiring the installation of street frontage improvements at the time of
single family construction would eliminate gaps in the existing system; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and
study, considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 6, 2013, when
it considered all relevant matters and allowed all parties to voice their support or opposition to
the proposed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council amend the
zoning text in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-6-060.D, Exemptions, of Chapter 6, Street and Utility
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is amended as
follows:
D. EXEMPTIONS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 5703
The following exemptions shall be made to the requirements listed in this
Section:
1. New construction or addition with valuation less than fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000.00).
2. Interior remodels of any value not involving a building addition.
3. Tho construction of one single family house, or tho modification or
addition to an existing houso if the public stroot abutting the lot under
construction is currently used for vehicular access and improved with pavement.
If the street doos not meet tho criteria, then tho stroot must bo improved to
moot minimum Fire and Emergency Services Department Standards.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
calendar days after publication
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of December t 2013.
JasoiwA. Seth, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of December
j 2013.
Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12/13/2013 (Summary)
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