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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5521
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
7, SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, 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
PROPERTY ANNEXED TO THE CITY WITH PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL IN
COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to preserve the right to develop a parcel under
the vested densities of an approved King County application once annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that vested rights are intended to provide a measure of
certainty to land use applicants and to protect their expectations against fluctuating land use
policy; 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 September 23, 2009,
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 4-7-090, Properties Annexed to the City with Preliminary
Approval in County, of Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development
ORDINANCE NO. 5521
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby deleted in its entirety and hereby reserved for future use.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th day of December , 2009.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14th day of December , 2009.
JMo
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 12-18-09 (summary)
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