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ORDINANCE NO. 5589
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4-2-060A, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES, OF CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, AND SECTION 4-11-180,
DEFINITIONS R, OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", AMENDING THE
ZONING USE REGULATIONS REGARDING AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES BY ADDING A USE TO THE ZONING USE TABLE SPECIFYING WHICH
ZONES ALLOW FOR SMALL-SCALE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OR USES,
AND ADDING A DEFINITION FOR "RESEARCH - SCIENTIFIC (SMALL SCALE)".
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the gathering of data, information, and facts for the
advancement of scientific knowledge is valuable; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that certain scientific research projects or activities were
not previously anticipated in the context of allowed uses in certain zoning designations; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards that are consistent with the established
environmental principles; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to allow small scale scientific research activities or
experiments which do not create an undue impact on the underlying use of the site or the
environment; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation, study,
and the matter having been 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 October 20, 2010, having
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. Subsection 4-2-060A, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 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:
ZONING USE TABLE
USES:
RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
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COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
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UC-
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A: AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agriculture
Natural resource
extraction/recovery
Research - Scientific (Small
Scale)
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SECTION II. Section 4-11-180, Definitions R, 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 include a definition for "Research -
Scientific (Small Scale)" to read as follows:
RESEARCH - SCIENTIFIC (SMALL SCALE): The gathering of data, information,
and facts for the advancement of knowledge. Small-scale research is generally
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sponsored by an organization or government agency. Facilities mav consist of
temporary offices, sheds, or structures that have a small footprint. The uses
have only limited impact on the underlying use of the site or environment as
determined by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee. Such scientific research may be conducted
in a building or in the field, mav include investigation, testing or experimentation
for study, research education, mitigation, and demonstration of scientific
principles and mav be temporary in nature.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28th day of February 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of February , 2011.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 3/4/2011 (summary)
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