HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5640CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5640
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 4-2-060 AND 4-2-080 OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND
STANDARDS, SECTIONS 4-4-010 AND 4-4-100 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTIONS 4-9-090 AND 4-9-100 OF
CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC AND SECTIONS 4-11-010 AND 4-11-020 OF
CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY REVISING THE REGULATIONS REGARDING
KEEPING OF ANIMALS, ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING HOME
AGRICULTURE SALES, ADDING A DEFINITION FOR "AGRICULTURE, HOME", AND
AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS OF "AGRICULTURE", "ANIMALS, DOMESTIC -
SMALL LOT" AND "BEEKEEPING".
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan identifies the vision for the City which, in part, calls
for a community that is healthy; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that access to fresh fruits and vegetables is an important
component of good health; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown locally
result in fewer carbon emissions because they are not transported as far which also contributes
to a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to increase the number of opportunities residents have to
grow or purchase fresh fruits and vegetables;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsections 4-2-060A, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and 4-2-060B,
Animals and Related Uses, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV
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(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", are herby amended as follows:
ZONING USE
TABLE
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
USES: RC R-l R-4 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RM IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR
UC-
Nl
UC-
N2
A. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Agriculture P35 P35
Home AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35
Agriculture
Natural
resource
extraction/
recovery
H H H H H H H H H H59 H H H H H H H
Research -
Scientific (small
scale)
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
B. ANIMALS AND RELATED USES
Beekeeping pac
AC
paq
AC
pat:
AC
pac i—> —*
AC
AC AC AC AC
Kennels AD37 P37 P37 P37
Stables,
commercial
AD37 AD37
SECTION II. Subsections 4-2-080A.33, 4-2-080A.35 and 4-2-080A.60, of subsection 4-
2-080A, Subject to the Following Conditions, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
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Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended as follows:
33. Project sizo limitations of RMC 4 2 110F apply. A preschool or day
care center, when accessory to public or community facilities listed in RMC 4-2-
060G, is considered a permitted use and not a conditional use. For all
commercial uses, the maximum building size shall be five thousand (5,000)
square feet or if part of a mixed use building, commercial uses shall comprise no
greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross floor area.
Additional Restrictions within the CV Land Use Designation: Retail uses,
eating/drinking establishments, and on-site service uses are prohibited in R-14
areas within the Center Village land use designation unless they are accessory to
a school, park, or entertainment and recreational use as allowed in RMC 4-2-
060E, FandJ.
35. Provided hivos aro established on lots a minimum of ono aero in
size. Setbacks and other limitations apply por RMC 4 4 010, Standards and
Roviow Criteria for Keeping Animals Sales of agricultural products are allowed as
an accessory use as defined in RMC 4-2-050A in these zones, provided the
conditions of RMC 4-4-015 are met.
60. Subject to tho sizo restrictions of RMC 4 2 120A. Retail sales uses
are limited to: flowers/plants and floral supplies^ mini-marts7i crafts7 (including
supplies and finished products), gift shops, grocery stores, and specialty markets.
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SECTION III. Section 4-4-010, Animal Keeping Standards, and subsections 4-4-010D,
Nuisance and Disturbance Prohibited, 4-4-010G.1, Lot Size Minimums and Maximum Number of
Animals Permitted Outright, 4-4-010H, Keeping Greater Number of Animals Than Allowed, and
4-4-010L, Additional Standards for Beekeeping, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Development
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended so the title of
section 4-4-010 is amended to "Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards" and as follows:
D. NUISANCE AND DISTURBANCE PROHIBITED:
Household petsz and/or domestic animals, and/or bees must not become a
nuisance (RMC 1-3-3) or create a public disturbance (RMC 8-7-3).
4-4-010G:
1. Lot Size Minimums and Maximum Number of Animals Generally
Permitted Outright: The allowable numbers of animals generally permitted
outright, provided the minimum lot size is met, are detailed in the following
table. The specified minimum lot sizes are absolute requirements, unless (a) an
Additional Animals Permit is granted pursuant to RMC 4-9-100, or (b) the
number and type of animals was established legally under previous regulations
and the ownership of the property has not changed. The keeping of animals that
require lesser lot size is allowed to be cumulative, when lot size requirements
have been met. For example, on a twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square
foot lot, the keeping of two (2) medium lot domestic animals, six (6) small lot
domestic animals, and three (3) household pets is permitted outright.
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Type of Animal Maximum Number of Animals Generally
Permitted Outright
Household Pets includes: dogs, cats, rabbits,
caged indoor birds and small rodents. Non-
venomous reptiles and amphibians weighing
less than 10 pounds are also included.
3* per dwelling or commercial building regardless
of lot sizo: no minimum lot size. A pet license is
required from the City Finance Department for
each cat or dog.
Small Lot Domestic Animals includes:
chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons and rabbits.
3 on lots that are at least 6,000 4,500 gross sq. ft.
in size. On lots that are larger than 6,000 4,500
gross sq. ft., 1 additional small lot domestic
animal may be kept per additional 21,000 gross
sq. ft.
Medium Lot Domestic Animals includes:
miniature goats that are smaller than 24
inches at the shoulder and/or not more than
150 pounds in weight, and sheep.
2 on lots that are at least 12,500 gross sq. ft. in
size. On lots that are greater than 12,500 gross sq.
ft., 1 additional medium lot domestic animal may
be kept per additional 7,500 gross sq. ft.
Large Lot Domestic Animals includes: goats
and pigs.
Extra Large Lot Domestic Animals includes:
horses, donkeys, cows and llamas.
2 on lots that are at least 1 gross acre in size. On
lots that are larger than 1 gross acre, 1 additional
large lot domestic animal may be kept per
additional 43,560 sq. ft.
•Includes foster animals
H. KEEPING GREATER NUMBER OF ANIMALS THAN ALLOWED GENERALLY
PERMITTED:
1. Permitted with an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100): Greater
numbers of animals than allowed permitted in subsection Gl of this Section may
be allowed;, provided tThe minimum lot size for extra large animals must be has
boon met, as dotailod in tho following table. Keeping greater numbers of
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animals without the minimum lot size may be permitted for small, medium, and
large lot animals, and subject to an Additional Animals Permit (RMC 4-9-100).
2. Minimum Lot Size Needed to Apply for an Additional Animals Permit
for Extra Large Lot Domestic Animals: Horses, donkeys, cows and llamas are
considered extra large lot domestic animals. The minimum lot size required to
apply for an Additional Animals Permit for extra large lot animals is twenty
thousand (20,000) square feet devoted only to these animals.
Typo of Animal Minimum Lot Sizo
Noodod to Apply for
Additional Animals
Permit
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llamas. only to thoso animals
L. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR BEEKEEPING:
Bcokooping is allowed pursuant to RMC 4 2 060, Zoning Use Tablo, and must
comply with tho following standards:
1. Minimum Setback: Hivos shall bo locatod a minimum of twenty fivo
foot (25') from an interior lot lino, with tho hivo(s) ontranco(s) facing away from
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the nearest property lino. Hivos shall bo locatod a minimum of one hundrod foot
(100') from public and/or private rights of way or accoss oasomonts Maximum
Number of Hives Generally Permitted: A maximum of three (3) hives are
generally permitted and one (1) additional hive may be kept for every additional
ten thousand (10,000) gross square feet of lot size. The keeping of bees is
allowed to be cumulative with the keeping of animals.
2. Minimum Lot Sizes for Beekeeping:
a. Seven thousand five hundred (7,500) gross square feet-
fa. Four thousand five hundred (4,500) gross square feet if either of
the following conditions are met:
i. Hives are kept at least eight feet (8') above or below the grade
of abutting properties: or
ii. Hives are kept behind a minimum six-foot (6') tall hedge or solid
fence that runs parallel to any property line within twenty-five feet (25') of a
hive.
23. Maintonanco Standards Beekeeping Requirements:
a. Hives shall be located in rear yards, side yards, or on rooftops.
b. Hives shall be located a minimum of twenty-five feet (25') from an
interior lot line, with each hive's entrance facing away from the nearest property
line.
c. Each hive shall only contain one (1) swarm.
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ad. Hives shall be maintained to avoid overpopulation and minimize
swarming, for example by requeening regularly, so as not to become a nuisance.
tee. Hives shall be marked or identified to notify visitors.
f. A source of fresh water (such as a fountain) located within ten feet
(10') from the hives shall be provided.
SECTION IV. Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new section 4-4-015, entitled
"Standards for and Accessory Home Agriculture and Agriculture Sales", to read as follows:
4-4-015 STANDARDS FOR HOME AGRICULTURE SALES AND AGRICULTURE
SALES:
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT: The purpose and intent of this section is to
ensure that the sale of agricultural products grown as part of accessory use
Home Agriculture and Agriculture occurs in a manner that minimizes negative
impacts to surrounding property owners.
B. APPLICABILITY: The sale of fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, honey, eggs,
other agricultural produce, and flowers is permitted outright as an accessory use
when it occurs on the same site on which it was grown and/or harvested. Sales
of products that are not grown or produced onsite shall be considered Outdoor
Retail Sales and is allowed only as permitted in RMC 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table.
C. SUPERVISION OF SALES AND VEHICLES REQUIRED: Sales and related
parking shall be supervised and are the responsibility of the property owner or
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the tenant. This person shall not permit vehicles to impede the passage of traffic
on any roads or streets in the area of the person's property.
D. USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PROHIBITED: Public rights-of-way shall not be
used for the sales of Home Agriculture or Agriculture.
E. CONDITIONS:
1. In accordance with RCW 36.71.090, no business license is required.
2. Sales must be of products harvested on-site and may not have been
modified, changed, or enhanced into another product.
3. Hours of sale are limited to between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, every dav
of the week.
4. Any tables, chairs, etc., used as part of sales and located in the front
or side yards must be removed every dav after 8:00 pm and may be set up again
after 8:00 am.
5. No structures other than allowed in RMC 4-2-110B Accessory
Structures are permitted.
6. Sales may not occur within a dwelling unit.
7. The area used for sales may not be larger than two hundred (200)
square feet in size.
8. One (1) temporary sign may be used, as allowed in RMC 4-4-100J.7.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-4-100J.7 of subsection 4-4-100J, Temporary and Portable
Signs, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
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Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended as follows:
7. Accessory Home Agriculture and Agriculture Sales Signs:
a. Permit Requirements: There is no permit required provided the
requirements of this section are met.
b. Number and Type of Allowable Sign: One non-illuminated
freestanding sign or one A-frame sign is allowed.
c. Maximum Size: The maximum size sign allowed is thirty-two inches
wide by thirty-six inches tall (32" x 36").
d. Display Period: The sign may be displayed between 9:00 am and
7:00 pm.
e. Sign Location: Signs shall be located on the subiect property. Signs
may not be placed closer than four feet (4') to the edge of a public roadway and shall
not be attached to utility poles, traffic controlling devices or any other public
structure.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-9-090C.1, Exemptions, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, 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:
1. Exemptions: The provisions of this Section do not apply to adult or
child day care businesses. Applicable regulations for day care are found in the
WAC or within the State Department of Social and Health Services standards.
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Accessory Home Agriculture Sales are also exempt from the provisions of this
Section.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-9-100B, Applicability, of Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, 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:
B. APPLICABILITY:
Additional Animals Permits are issued to an individual and hold by remain
valid that individual as long as that individual thoy occupy occupies the address
where the keeping of additional animals has been approvedA a-nd the animal use
remains an accessory use, and the permit has not been revoked. The permit is
not transferable to a different individual or a different property, except that
permits issued for extra large lot animals are allowed to be transferred to
subsequent purchasers of the property for which that the permit has been
issued fef.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-010, Definitions A, 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 by revising the definitions of "Agriculture" and
"Animals, Domestic - Small Lot", as shown below, and adding a definition for "Agriculture,
Home", to read as follows:
AGRICULTURE: The use of land for growing crops for sale or consumption^
other than for Home Agriculture. This use includes the necessary accessory uses
for sales, packing, treating, or storing the produce provided that the operation of
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the accessory use is clearly incidental to the agricultural activity. This definition
includes but is not limited to produce farms, vineyards, and Christmas tree
farms. This definition excludes nurseries and animal husbandry.
AGRICULTURE, HOME: The accessory use of land to grow crops at a small or
limited scale, for sale or consumption, when it occurs on the same site as the
residence of the person primarily responsible for the crops.
ANIMALS, DOMESTIC - SMALL LOT: Animals that typically require at least sm
four thousand five hundred (6,000 4,500) gross square feet of lot size; to include
rabbits, chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, and other animals of similar size and
characteristics as approved by the Development Services Division.
SECTION IX. 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 by revising the definition of
"Beekeeping", as follows:
BEEKEEPING: Kooning of boos The management and maintenance of colonies
of honeybees.
SECTION X. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of December , 2011 .
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 12th day of December •' 2011.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12/16/2011 (summary)
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