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ORDINANCE NO. 5574
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 4-2-130A, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS, AND 4-2-130B, CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS,
OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INCLUDING HEIGHT, REAR AND
SIDE SETBACKS, AND LOT COVERAGE.
WHEREAS, many of the permitted uses in the Industrial Light (IL) zone and the
Commercial Office (CO) zone are the same; and
WHEREAS, allowing Industrial Light (IL) zoned properties similar development
regulations as Commercial Office (CO) zone properties for setbacks, height, and lot coverage
would result in consistent development patterns in designated employment areas of the City;
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
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:
ORDINANCE NO. 5574
SECTION I: Subsection 4-2-130A, Development Standards for Industrial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, 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 Lot Coverage and Height sections and the Setbacks
section only for the Minimum Rear and Side Yards row, are hereby amended as follows:
4-2-130A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
IL IM IH
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot Coverage
for Buildings
65% of total lot area or 75% if
parking is provided within the
building or within a parking
garage
None None
HEIGHT
Maximum Building
Height, except for
Public uses having a
"Public Suffix" (P)
designation
Maximum Height for
Wireless
Communication
Facilities
50 ft., except 100 ft. if lot is
located in the Employment
Area Vallev (EAV)4'5'13
See RMC 4-4-140G.
None
SeeRMC4-4-140G.
None
See RMC 4-4-
140G.
SETBACKS811
Minimum Rear and Side
Yards11
None, except 20 ft. if lot abuts
or is adjacent to a residential
zone, R-l, R-4, R-8, RMH, R-10,
R-14, or RMT ; which may be
reduced to 15 ft. through the
site plan development review
process.
None, except 50 ft.
if lot abuts or is
adjacent to a
residential zone, R-
1, R-4, R-8, RMH, R-
10, R-14, or RM.
None, except,
50 ft. if lot
abuts a lot
zoned R-l, R-
4, R-8, R-10,
R-14, or RM-I.
20 ft. if lot
abuts a lot
zoned CN, CV,
CA, CD, CO,
COR, or P-
Suffix.
ORDINANCE NO. 5574
SECTION II: Subsection 4-2-130B.4, of subsection 4-2-130B, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
as follows:
4. To construct a building or structure in excess of 50', outside the EAV,
requires an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
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 / 2Q10.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 11/19/2010 (summary)
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