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ORDINANCE NO. 5576
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 4-11-020, DEFINITIONS B, AND 4-11-070, DEFINITIONS G, OF
CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING BULK
STANDARDS BY REVISING THE FIGURE THAT ILLUSTRATES THE DEFINITION OF
BUILDING HEIGHT AND REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "GRADE PLANE".
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that measuring building height from existing grade rather
than finished grade would minimize potential impacts on neighboring properties, such as view
structure height and view blockage; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that measuring building height from existing grade rather
than finished grade would result in compatibility of site grades between neighboring properties,
and lessen drainage impacts; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards that are consistent with adopted building
codes; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to measure the height of structures based on the building
facade, and not appurtenances such as elevator shafts, enclosed stairwells and mechanical
equipment; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 7, 2010, having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to replace the existing figure to illustrate the
definition of "Building Height" as shown below. The definition language shall remain as
currently codified.
Height Limits on Sloped Sites
Added Height =
Percent of slope
divided by 6
(to a maximum of S feet
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TOP OF ROOF
MID POINT OF ROOF
TOP OF WALL PLATE
BUILDING HEIGHT-
GRADE PLANE 493.25'
EXISTING GRADE
ELEVATIDN
DETERMINATIDN DF BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION II. Section 4-11-070, Definitions G, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended so the definition of Grade Plane is amended as
follows:
GRADE PLANE: A reference plane representing the average of finished
existing ground level adjoining the building at exterior walls. Where the finished
ground level slopes away from exterior wall, the reference plane shall be
established by the lowest points within the area between the building and the
lot line, or , where the lot line is more than six feet (6') from the building,
between the building and a point six feet (6') from the building.
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ELEVATION
499'—v,
ELEVATION
497' —
ELEVATION
492' —
ELEVATION
490' —
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497'
— ELEVATION
496'
—ELEVATION
490'
N—ELEVATION
438'
DETERMINE AVERAGE GRADE ELEVATION AT EACH EXTERIOR WALU
NORTH* (497+496>/2 = 496,50
VEST: C497+492V2 = 494,50
SDUTHi <490+488V2=489,Q0
EASTi (490+496VP=493,00
CLOV POINT WITHIN 6 FEET)
1973,00/4=493,25' GRADE PLANE
DETERMINATIDN DF GRADE PLANE ELEVATIDN
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of November ., 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 15th day of November , 2010.
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Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved^ to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: H/19/2010 (summary)
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