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ORDINANCE NO.5450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
CORRECTING CHAPTER 10,PLANNING COMMISSION,CHAPTER
14,ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE,CHAPTER 16,
LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE,AND CHAPTER 17,
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE,OF TITLE II (COMMISSIONS
AND BOARDS);CHAPTER 3,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
NEIGHBORHOODS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT,
AND CHAPTER 7,PLANNINGIBUILDINGIPUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT,OF TITLE III (DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICERS);
CHAPTER 1,ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,CHAPTER 2,
ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS,CHAPTER 3,
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS,
CHAPTER 4,CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
CHAPTER 5,BUILDING AND FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS,
CHAPTER 6,STREET AND UTILITY STANDARDS,CHAPTER 7,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS,CHAPTER 8,PERMITS -GENERAL
AND APPEALS,CHAPTER 9,PERMITS -SPECIFIC,AND CHAPTER 11,
DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS);
CHAPTER 3,SALARIES,CHAPTER 12,ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
STANDARDS,AND CHAPTER 19,TELECOMMUNICATION LICENSES
AND FRANCHISES,OF TITLE V (FINANCE AND BUSINESS
REGULATIONS);CHAPTER 1,GARBAGE,AND CHAPTER 7,NOISE
LEVEL REGULATIONS,OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH AND SANITATION);
CHAPTER 2,EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY USE,CHAPTER 5,
LATECOMER'S AGREEMENTS,CHAPTER 8,SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTION,CHAPTER 9,STREET CLOSURE,CHAPTER 10,
STREET EXCAVATIONS,CHAPTER 11,STREET GRID SYSTEM,
CHAPTER 14,VACATIONS,CHAPTER 15,WEEDS AND NOXIOUS
MATTER,AND CHAPTER 16,SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS,OF
TITLE IX (PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY);CHAPTER 8,ONE-WAY
STREETS AND ALLEYS,CHAPTER 10,PARKING REGULATIONS,
AND CHAPTER 13,COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION,OF TITLE X
(TRAFFIC),OF ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,"TO COMPLETE A SECOND SET OF
HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE IV AMENDMENTS MADE
DURING DOCKET REVIEW AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES TO
THE FORMER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,NEIGHBORHOODS,
AND STRATEGIC PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND THE FORMER
PLANNINGIBUILDINGIPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
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WHEREAS,the City of Renton,pursuant to the Washington State Growth Management
Act,has been required to undertake docketed review of zoning text amendments pursuant to
RCW 36.70A.470;and
WHEREAS,The City conducted review of housekeeping amendments and developed a
work program to implement needed updates of development regulations;and
WHEREAS,The City held a public hearing before the Planning Commission on January
28,2009;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has duly determined after consideration of testimony and
evidence before it that specific regulations require housekeeping amendments to improve the
clarity and consistency of the development standards;and
WHEREAS,The City Council finds that revisions are needed to the Title IV
Development Standards to correct errors of a housekeeping nature;
NOW,THEREFORE,·THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 2-10-7,Expenditures;Budget,of Chapter 10,Planning
Commission,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The expenditures of the Planning Commission shall be limited to those authorized
by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development as appropriated in the Planning Division's annual budget.The
services and facilities of the City's Planning Division shall be utilized by the
Commission in performing its duties.
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Section 2-14-3,Members,of Chapter 14,Environmental Review
Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The ERC shall consist of four (4)members,composed of the Fire Chief,the
Administrator of the Public Works Department,the Administrator of the
Department of Community and Economic Development,and the Administrator of
the Community Services Department,or the designee of such members.
SECTION III.Section 2-16-3,Membership,of Chapter 16,Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee shall have five members and shall consist
of two members who are representatives of a business required to collect taxes
under Chapter 67.28 RCW,and two members who are persons involved in
activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under that chapter.One
such member shall be the president of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce,
and another member shall be the City of Renton's Communications Director.
Persons eligible to be appointed as representatives of a business collecting tax
may not be appointed as a person involved in activities authorized to be funded by
the revenue from the tax.The fifth member of the Committee shall be an elected
official of the City.
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Section 2-17-2,Membership,of Chapter 17,Airport Advisory
Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Airport Advisory Committee shall have 17 voting members and four non-
voting members.The Airport Advisory Committee shall have the following
representation:
ORGANIZATION NUMBER OF MEMBERS
VOTING MEMBERS
Neighborhood Representatives:
Kennydale 1 member
The Highlands 1 member
Talbot Hill 1 member
North Renton 1 member
South Renton 1 member
West Hill 1 member
Renton Hill 1 member
Mercer Island 1 member
Airport Representatives:
Airport Leaseholders 2 members
Airport-at-Large 2 members
Washington Pilot's Association 1 member
The Boeing Company 1 member
Aircraft Owners'and Pilots'Association 1 member
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City Council Transportation Committee:1 member
Administrator,Public Works:1 member
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Renton Municipal Airport Manager:1 non-voting member
City Department Representatives:As-needed,non-voting
WSDOT Aviation Division Representative:1 non-voting member
Federal Aviation Administration Representative 1 non-voting member
The Airport Advisory Committee voting and non-voting members shall be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the City
Council.In the event the Mayor does not make an initial appointment of an
Airport Advisory Committee member within 45 days of a vacancy in the Airport
Advisory Committee,the City Council President may make the appointment
subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council.
SECTIONV.Subsection C of section 2-17-6,Term,of Chapter 17,Airport
Advisory Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C.The City Council member and the Public Works member shall not have
staggered terms.
SECTION VI.Subsection D of section 2-17-6,Term,of Chapter 17,Airport
Advisory Committee,of Title II (Commissions and Boards)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D.Staggered terms for the neighborhood and aviation representatives have been
established.The City Council member shall be selected by the Council.The
Public Works members shall be selected by the Department Administrator having
responsibility for the Renton Airport.
SECTION VII.Chapter 3,Economic Development,Neighborhoods and Strategic
Planning Department,of Title III (Departments and Officers)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SECTION:
3-3-1:Establishment of Department
3-3-2:Appointment of Administrator
3-3-3:Duties of Administrator
3-3-4:Qualifications of Administrator
3-3-5:Divisions
3-3-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby created and established the Department of Community and
Economic Development (CED).
3-3-2 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall be appointed by
the Mayor,subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
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3-3-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan,organize,coordinate and direct
the City's economic development,planning,and development services functions;
oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City
Council;and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.The
Administrator shall also be responsible to plan,organize,coordinate,and direct
the activities,services,operations,budgets and policy formulation of the local,
state and federal legislative lobbying activities of the City.
The Administrator shall be responsible to plan,organize,coordinate,and direct
the activities,services,operations,budgets and policy formulation of City
economic development services, including business recruitment and retention.
3-3-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator must possess those
qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor,indicated on the City's
Community and Economic Development Administrator job classification.
3-3-5 DIVISIONS:
A.Economic Development and Neighborhoods Division:The Economic
Development and Neighborhoods Division shall be responsible for promoting and
developing economic activity in the City that strengthens Renton's tax base and
quality of life through business recruitment and retention programs,marketing of
the Renton community,administration of the Neighborhood Program,and the
strategic management of intergovernmental relations with regional,state,and
federal officials.
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B.Development Services Division:The Development Services Division shall
be responsible for providing review,permitting and inspection services for the
City of Renton.These services shall include,but are not limited to building,
mechanical,plumbing,electrical,street and utility improvements,developer
utility extensions,permitting and inspection.The division shall also provide
zoning code enforcement services and maintain files and records of development
projects within the City of Renton.
C.Planning Division:The Planning Division shall be responsible for
development and enforcement of the City's land use policies and regulations,
including the Comprehensive Plan,zoning,shoreline management,environmental
regulations,subdivisions,and use permit review.The division shall also be
responsible for ensuring compliance with the Growth Management Act (GMA)
through the development and management of the City's Comprehensive Plan,and
establishing implementing framework through development and administration of
the City's zoning code and development regulations.
SECTION VIII.Chapter 7,Planning/Building/Public Works Department,of Title
III (Departments and Officers)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SECTION:
3-7-1:Establishment of Department
3-7-2:Appointment of Administrator
3-7-3:Duties of Administrator
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3-7-4:Qualifications of Administrator
3-7-5:Divisions
3-7-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:
There is hereby created and established a Department of Public Works which
shall be under the supervision of the Public Works Department Administrator.
3-7-2 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Public Works Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor,subject to
confirmation by a majority of the City Council.
3-7-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan,organize,coordinate,direct and
supervise all Public Works Department functions and divisions;oversee work
plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council;and
supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
3-7-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR:
The Public Works Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed
necessary for this job by the Mayor,indicated on the City's Public Works
Administrator job classification.
3-7-5 DIVISIONS:
A.Transportation Systems Division:The Transportation Systems Division,
under the supervision of the Deputy Public Works Administrator-Transportation,
shall plan,design,construct,operate,and maintain a transportation system that
provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods,enhances
environmental quality,and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals
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and development objectives.Management of the Renton Municipal Airport is
also included in this division.
B.Utility Systems Division:The Utility Systems Division,including water,
sewer,surface water,solid waste and technical services,under the supervision of
the Utility Systems Director,shall ensure water,wastewater,surface water,and
solid waste systems are characterized by quality planning,engineering,
operations,financial integrity,and customer services.This Division also
maintains property information and other records,manages automated mapping
and geographic information systems and data analysis,and maintains survey
documentation.
C.Maintenance Services Division:The Maintenance Services Division,
including street maintenance,water maintenance,wastewater maintenance and
vehicle fleet maintenance,shall operation and maintain the City's infrastructure
including streets,sidewalks,bridges,equipment,rolling stock,water,wastewater,
and surface water utility systems,and the solid waste utility litter control program.
SECTION IX.Subsection 4-1-080A,Administrative Interpretation,of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1.General:The Community and Economic Development Administrator,or
designee,IS hereby authorized to make interpretations regarding the
implementation of unclear or contradictory regulations contained in this Title.
Any interpretation of the Renton Title IV Development Regulations shall be made
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in accordance with the intent or purpose statement of the specific regulation and
the Comprehensive Plan.Life,safety and public health regulations are assumed to
prevail over other regulations.
2.Zoning Conflicts:In the event that there is a conflict between either the
development standards or special development standards listed in chapter 4-2
RMC,Zoning Districts -Uses and Standards,and the standards and regulations
contained in another Section,the Community and Economic Development
Administrator,or designee,shall determine which requirement shall prevail in
accordance with the intent or purpose statement of the specific regulation and the
Comprehensive Plan.Life safety and public health regulations are assumed to
prevail over other regulation.
SECTIONX.Note 2 of subsection 4-1-11 OD,Authority to Revoke or Modify A
Permit or Land Use Approval,of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.The Community and Economic Development Administrator may,for cause,
revoke or modify any permit or other land use approval issued by the
Administrator,or a designee.
SECTION XI.Subsection 4-1-1400.2,Re-inspection Fees,of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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2.Re-Inspection Fees:Re-inspection fees are assessed under the provisions of
Section 305.8 of the International Building Code.Re-inspection fees shall be
forty seven dollars ($47.00)per hour or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction,
whichever is greatest.This cost shall include supervision,overhead,equipment,
hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
SECTION XII.Note a of subsection 4-1-160H.8,The Impact Fee Account,Uses
of Impact Fees,and Refunds,of Chapter I,Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
a.The developer does not proceed to finalize the development activity as
required by statute or City Code or the International Building Code,and
SECTION XIII.Subsection 4-1-170A,Application Type,of Chapter I,
Administration and Enforcement,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 application type "Variance-Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator"with
"Variance-Community and Economic Development Administrator."
SECTION XIV.Subsection 4-1-180C.1.c.ii,Relief Due to Two (2)Similar
Facilities,of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator will consider relieving a parcel of a latecomer's
or special assessment district fee/assessment if the property has a benefit from
either (but not both)of two (2)similar facilities.The Public Works Administrator
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will make the decision based on engineering and policy decisions as to which
facility(ies)benefit and/or are utilized by the parcel.The assessment due would
be that associated with the utilized facility.If there are no sound engineering or
policy reasons that indicate one facility over the other,the City shall give the
applicant the choice of facilities to utilize.
SECTION XV.Subsection 4-1-180C.I.c.iv,Reallocation of Assessment Due to
Subdivision of Property,of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator will consider reallocation of the latecomer's
assessment or the special assessment if a property is subdivided for any purpose
other than single family use.Reallocation may be granted based upon front
footage,area,or other equitable means.Consideration may be give to adjusting
the assessment between the new parcels,based upon value of benefit from the
improvements,such that two (2)similar parcels may pay different amounts
because one receives more benefit.
SECTION XVI.Subsection 4-1-180C.3.b.ix,Interpretation,of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
The Administrator of Public Works shall make the final decision on interpretation
of the partial payment of system development charges.
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SECTION XVII.Section 4-1-200,Extra Fees,of Chapter 1,Administration and
Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any application is to be handled under the terms of any portion of the
City's land use codes,adopted codes,or the International Building Code,and that
application is so large,complicated or technically complex that it cannot be
handled with existing City staff,then an additional fee can be charged which is
equivalent to the extra costs incurred by the City of Renton to pay:
A.Overtime costs,
B.The pro rata costs of additional employees necessary to handle the
application,
C.The costs expended to retain the qualified consultants to handle the
project,and
D.Any general administrative costs when directly attributable to the project.
Such fees shall be charged only to the extent incurred beyond that normally
incurred for processing an application.
When the application or development plans are modified so as to reqUire
additional review by the City beyond the review normally required for like
projects,at the discretion of the Development Services Director,an additional fee
may be charged at seventy five dollars ($75.00)per hour.
SECTION XVIII.Subsection 4-1-220B.1,"Administrator",of Chapter 1
Administration and Enforcement,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
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entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1."Administrator"means the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development,or any other City office,department or
agency that shall succeed to its functions with respect to this Section,or his or her
authorized designee.
SECTION XIX.Section 4-2-020,Purpose and Intent of Zoning Districts,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 to read as follows:
A.GENERAL:
Reviewing Official approval of projects in the zones is contingent upon the
determination that the proposed developments are consistent with the purpose of
the zone and the purpose and intent of the land use designations and guiding
policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element policies for each corresponding zone
classification and all the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan,shall be used
together with the purpose statements for each zone and map designation set forth
in the following sections to guide interpretation and application of land use
regulations within the zones and designations and any changes to the range of
permitted uses within each zone through amendments to the code.
B.RESOURCE CONSERVATION ZONE (RC):
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The Resource Conservation Zone (RC)is established to provide a very low-
density residential zone that endeavors to provide some residential use of lands
characterized by extensive critical areas or lands with agricultural uses.It is
intended to implement the Low Density Residential Comprehensive Plan
designation.This zone promotes uses that are compatible with the functions and
values of designated critical areas and allows for continued production of food
and agricultural products.No minimum density is required.
The Resource Conservation Zone is also intended to provide separation between
areas of more intense urban uses;encourage or preserve very low-density
residential uses;reduce the intensity of uses in accordance with the extent of
environmentally sensitive areas such as floodplains,wetlands and streams,
aquifers,wildlife habitat,steep slopes,and other geologically hazardous areas;
allow for small-scale farming to commence or continue;and provide viable uses
within urban separators.
C.RESIDENTIAL-l DU/ACRE (R-l):
The Residential-l Dwelling Unit Per Net Acre Zone (R-l)is established to
provide and protect suitable environments for residential development of lands
characterized by pervasive critical areas where limited residential development
will not compromise critical areas.It is intended to implement the Low Density
Residential Comprehensive Plan designation.The zone provides for suburban
estate single family and clustered single family residential dwellings,at a
maximum density of one dwelling unit per net acre and allows for small scale
farming associated with residential use.It is further intended to protect critical
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areas,provide separation between neighboring jurisdictions through designation
of urban separators as adopted by the Countywide Policies,and prohibit the
development of incompatible uses that may be detrimental to the residential or
natural environment.No minimum density is required.
D.RESIDENTIAL-4 DU/ACRE (R-4):
The Residential-4 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-4)is established to
promote urban single family residential neighborhoods serviceable by urban
utilities and containing amenity open spaces.It is intended to implement the
Residential Low Density Comprehensive Plan designation.The Residential-4
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-4)will allow a maximum density of four
(4)dwelling units per net acre.The R-4 designation serves as a transition between
rural designation zones and higher density residential zones.It is intended as an
intermediate lower density residential zone.Larger lot subdivisions are preferred;
however,"small lot clusters"are allowed on sites where open space amenities are
created.Resulting development is intended to be superior in design and siting
than that which would normally otherwise occur.Small lot clusters may also meet
objectives such as the provision of efficient sewer services.
E.RESIDENTIAL-8 DU/ACRE (R-8):
The Residential-8 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-8)is established for
single family residential dwellings allowing a range of four (4)to eight (8)
dwelling units per net acre.It is intended to implement the Single Family Land
Use Comprehensive Plan designation.Development in the R-8 Zone is intended
to create opportunities for new single family residential neighborhoods and to
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facilitate high-quality infill development that promotes reinvestment in existing
single family neighborhoods.It is intended to accommodate uses that are
compatible with and support a high-quality residential environment and add to a
sense of community.
F.RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK ZONE (RMH):
The Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone (RMH)is established to promote
development that is single family in character and developed to offer a choice in
land tenancy.Standards provide for safe and high-quality manufactured home
neighborhoods.It is intended to implement the Low Density,Single Family and
Medium Density Land Use Comprehensive Plan designation.The RMH Zone is
intended to protect established manufactured home parks and to expand the
variety of affordable housing types available within the City.
G.RESIDENTIAL-IO DU/ACRE (R-IO):
The Residential-l0 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-I0)is established for
medium-density residential development that will provide a mix of residential
styles including detached dwellings or semi-attached dwellings on small lots,
attached townhouses,and small-scale attached flats.Development promoted in
the zone is intended to increase opportunities for detached and semi-attached
single family dwellings as a percent of the housing stock,as well as allow some
small-scale attached housing choices and to create high-quality infill development
that increases density while maintaining the single family character of the existing
neighborhood.Allowable base densities range from four (4)to ten (10)dwelling
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units per net acre.The zone serves as a transition to higher density multi-family
zones.
H.RESIDENTIAL-I 4 DU/ACRE (R-I4):
The purpose of the Residential-I4 Dwelling Units Per Net Acre Zone (R-I4)is to
encourage development,and redevelopment,of residential neighborhoods that
provide a mix of detached,semi-attached,and attached dwelling structures
organized and designed to combine characteristics of both typical detached single
family and small-scale multi-family developments.Densities range from ten (10)
to fourteen (14)units per net acre with opportunities for bonuses up to eighteen
(18)dwelling units per net acre.Structure size is intended to be limited in terms of
bulk and scale so that the various unit types allowed in the zone are compatible
with one another and can be integrated together into a quality neighborhood.
Project features are encouraged,such as yards for private use,common open
spaces,and landscaped areas that enhance a neighborhood and foster a sense of
community.Civic and limited commercial uses may be allowed when they
support the purpose of the designation.
1.RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (RM):
1.Purpose:The RM Zone provides suitable environments for multi-
family dwellings.It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are
compatible with and support a multi-family environment.
2.Classifications:The density allowed under this zone will be
identified by the suffix that is applied.This zone will normally be applied
with one of three (3)suffixes:
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a."F"(Multi-Family):The RM-F suffix allows for the
development of both infill parcels in existing multi-family districts
with compatible projects and other multi-family development.
Density ranges from ten (10)to twenty (20)du/acre.
b."T"(Traditional):The RM-T suffix occurs in areas where
compact,traditional residential neighborhood development already
exists,or in Comprehensive Plan designations where traditional
residential neighborhoods are planned in the future.Density ranges
from fourteen (14)to thirty five (35)du/acre.
c."U"(Urban Center):The RM-U suffix provides for high-
density,urban-scale,multi-family choices.Development standards
promote a pedestrian-scale environment and amenities.Density
ranges from twenty five (25)to seventy five (75)du/acre.
J.COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE (CN):
The purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood Zone (CN)is to provide for small-
scale convenience retail/commercial areas offering incidental retail and service
needs for the adjacent area.Uses serving a larger area may be appropriate if they
also serve the residents of the immediate area and are compatible with the scale
and character of the neighborhood.This designation is the smallest and least
intensive of the City's commercial zones.
K.CENTER VILLAGE ZONE (CV):
1.Purpose:The purpose of the Center Village Zone (CV)is to
provide an opportunity for concentrated mixed-use residential and
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commercial redevelopment designed to urban rather than suburban
development standards that supports transit-oriented development and
pedestrian activity.Use allowances promote commercial and retail
development opportunities for residents to shop locally.Uses and
standards allow complementary,high-density residential development,and
discourage garden-style,multi-family development.
2.Scale and Character:The Center Village Zone (CV)is intended to
provide suitable environments for district-scaled retail and commercial
development serving more than one neighborhood,but not providing City-
wide services.
L.COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL ZONE (CA):
The purpose of the Commercial Arterial Zone (CA)is to evolve from "strip
commercial"linear business districts to business areas characterized by enhanced
site planning and pedestrian orientation,incorporating efficient parking lot design,
coordinated access,amenities and boulevard treatment with greater densities.The
CA Zone provides for a wide variety of retail sales and services and other
commercial activities along high-volume traffic corridors.Residential uses may
be integrated into the zone through mixed use buildings.The zone includes the
designated Automall District.
M.CENTER DOWNTOWN (CD):
The purpose of the Center Downtown Zone (CD)is to provide a mixed-use urban
commercial center serving a regional market as well as high-density residential
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development.Uses include a wide variety of retail sales,services,multi-family
residential dwellings,and recreation and entertainment uses.
N.COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE (CO):
The Commercial Office Zone (CO)is established to provide areas appropriate for
professional,administrative,and business offices and related uses,offering high-
quality and amenity work environments.In addition,a mix of limited retail and
service uses may be allowed to primarily support other uses within the zone,
subject to special conditions.Limited light industrial activities,which can
effectively blend in with an office environment,are allowed,as are medical
institutions and related uses.
O.COMMERCIAL/OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL ZONE (COR):
The purpose of the Commercial/Office/Residential Zone (COR)is to provide for a
mix of intensive office,hotel,convention center, and residential activity in a high-
quality,master-planned development that is integrated with the natural
environment.Commercial retail and service uses that are architecturally and
functionally integrated are permitted.Also,commercial uses that provide high
economic value may be allowed if designed with the scale and intensity
envisioned for the COR Zone.The scale and location of these sites will typically
denote a gateway into the City and should be designed accordingly.
P.LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (IL):
The purpose of the Light Industrial Zone (IL)is to provide areas for low-intensity
manufacturing,industrial services, distribution,storage,and technical schools.
Uses allowed in this zone are generally contained within buildings.Material
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and/or equipment used in production are not stored outside.Activities in this zone
do not generate external emissions such as smoke,odor,noise,vibrations, or other
nuisances outside the building.Compatible uses that directly serve the needs of
other uses in the zone are also allowed.
Q.MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL ZONE (1M):
The purpose of the Medium Industrial Zone (1M)is to provide areas for medium-
intensity industrial activities involving manufacturing,processing,assembly and
warehousing.Uses in this zone may require some outdoor storage and may create
some external emissions of noise,odor,glare,vibration,etc.,but these are largely
contained on-site.Compatible uses that directly serve the needs of other uses
permitted within the district are also allowed.
R.HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (lH):
The purpose of the Heavy Industrial Zone (lH)is to provide areas for high-
intensity industrial activities involving heavy fabrication,processing of raw
materials,bulk handling and storage,construction,and heavy transportation.Uses
in this zone may require large outdoor areas in which to conduct operations.
Environmental impacts may be produced that affect off-site areas requiring
isolation of the industrial activity from more sensitive land uses.Compatible uses
that directly serve the needs of other uses permitted within the district are also
allowed.
S.URBAN CENTER -NORTH ZONES (UC-Nl AND UC-N2):
1.Purpose:The Urban Center -North Zones are established to
provide an area for pedestrian-scale mixed-use development that supports
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the residential and employment goals of Renton's Urban Center -North.
The UC-Nl and UC-N2 Zones are intended to attract a wide range of
office,technology,commercial,and residential uses.The overall mix and
intensity of uses within both zones will develop over time.Consequently,
decisions made in early phases of redevelopment will need to take into
consideration the potential for further infill and intensification of uses.The
overall mix and intensity of uses is intended to create an urban rather than
suburban character.The form of development is expected to use urban
development standards and therefore,setbacks,heights,landscaping,
parking,and design standards are to be urban in scale and configured in a
layout utilizing the street system to create a human-scale,pedestrian-
oriented new center.Uses that support urban center development are
allowed.Development is expected to include amenities such as gateways,
water access,and open space.High-quality development is anticipated,
encompassing a mix of residential neighborhoods,shopping,and
employment districts and public facilities.The designation is also intended
to allow continuation of airplane manufacturing and accessory airplane
manufacturing uses,as land area formerly occupied by those uses is
transformed to combinations of retail,service,office,residential,and civic
uses.
2.Classifications:The Urban Center North is divided into two zones:
a.Urban Center -North 1 (UC-Nl):This zone is anticipated
to be the first to redevelop from airplane manufacturing and its
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accessory uses.The district is intended to attract new retail,office,
and technology-related uses that co-exist with continued airplane
manufacturing in the short run,but provide a standard of
development that stimulates further investment and transition of
uses in the longer term.Large-scale retail uses are allowed as
anchors,which,when combined with smaller pedestrian-oriented
development,create a quality regional retail area.Residential uses
are allowed In a mixed-use format to support the
office/commercial mixed-use center.The UC-Nl Zone establishes
a gateway to the overall UC-N designation and provides transition
to industrial uses located to the east and low-intensity residential
and commercial areas to the south.
b.Urban Center -North 2 (UC-N2):This zone allows
continued airplane manufacturing and its accessory functions.
Upon redevelopment,the UC-N2 zone is anticipated to become the
core of the Urban Center -North.New development in the zone is
anticipated to create distinctive urban neighborhoods,mixed use
employment centers,and significant public open space and
amenities.The UC-N2 Zone is distinguished by redevelopment
that will be sensitive to and take advantage of proximity to the
urban shorelines along Lake Washington and the Cedar River.
SECTION XX.Subsection 4-2-030D,Conflict Between Zoning Map and Legal
Description of Rezone Ordinance,of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and Standards,of Title
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IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
If any conflict exists between the adopting Zoning Map of the City and the text of
any rezone ordinance for any particular parcel of property,the text of the rezone
ordinance will govern.Once any conflict is shown to exist,the City Council shall
ask the Administration to determine the source of the conflict and to make a
recommendation for any future action by the Council.The Council will hold a
public hearing to determine if it wishes to take any action to resolve the conflict.
Notification of the public hearing will be given to the property owners and parties
of record to the rezone.
SECTION XXI.Subsection 4-2-030F,Annual Map Update,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 to
read as follows:
The Zoning Map of the City of Renton shall be updated quarterly to reflect
changes in the City boundary and any zoning ordinances adopted since the prior
quarter.The official Zoning Map shall list the ordinance number and indicate
effective date on the face of the map.This shall be presented to the Council for
adoption by the Council as the formal and legal zoning classification for the
properties within the corporate limits of the City.
SECTION XXII.Subsection 4-2-060M,Storage,of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to make
clarifications in the regulation of Outdoor Storage as shown in Attachment'A'.
SECTION XXIII.Subsection 4-2-l10A,Development Standards for Single Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures),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 to eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Building Standards"
subsection,as shown in Attachment 'B'.
SECTION XXIV.Subsection 4-2-110B,Development Standards for Single Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Detached Accessory Structures),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 to
eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Height"subsection as shown in
Attachment 'C'.
SECTION XXV.Subsection 4-2-110C,Development Standards for Residential
Manufactured Home Park Zoning Designation,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 to eliminate
references to the number of building stories in the "Building Standards"subsection as shown in
Attachment 'D'.
SECTION XXVI.Subsection 4-2-11 OE,Illustrations,of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -
Uses and Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
eliminate references to the number of building stories,as shown in Attachment 'E'.
SECTION XXVII.Subsection 4-2-110F,Development Standards for Residential
Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures),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 to
reduce the maximum building coverage standard to 50%for detached or semi-attached units in
the R-IO zone,to eliminate references to the number of building stories,to clarify landscaping
requirements in the R-I0 zone,to clarify side setback requirements in the R-14 zone,and to
correct references to the "Downtown Core"to read "Center Downtown",as shown in
Attachment 'F'.
SECTION XXVIII.Subsection 4-2-110G,Development Standards for Multi-Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Detached Accessory Structures),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 to
eliminate references to the number of building stories in the "Height"subsection as shown in
Attachment 'G'.
SECTION XXIX.Note 2 of subsection 4-2-110H,Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi-Family Residential 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 to read as follows:
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2.If the structure located in the RM-U Zone exceeds forty feet (40')in height,a
fifteen foot (15')front setback from the property line shall be required of all
portions of the structure which exceed forty feet (40').This requirement may be
modified by the Reviewing Official during the site development plan review
process to a uniform five foot (5')front setback for the entire structure;provided,
that the structure provides a textured or varied favade (e.g.,multiple setbacks,
brickwork and/or ornamentation)and consideration of the pedestrian environment
(e.g.,extra sidewalk width,canopies,enhanced landscaping).
SECTION XXX.Note 5 of subsection 4-2-110B,Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi-Family Residential 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 to read as follows:
5.In all districts except "U"and "T",an additional ten feet (10')in height may
be obtained through the provision of additional amenities such as pitched roofs,
additional recreation facilities,underground parking,and/or additional landscaped
open space areas,as determined through the site development plan review
process.
SECTION XXXI.Note 10 of subsection 4-2-1 lOB,Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Multi-Family Residential 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 to read as follows:
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10.See RMC 4-3-100,Urban Design Regulations.
SECTION XXXII.Subsection 4-2-1101,Illustrations,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 to
eliminate references to the number of building stories,as shown in Attachment 'H'.
SECTION XXXIII.Note d of subsection 4-2-120C.18,Allowed Projections
Into Setbacks,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 to read as follows:
d.Where below-grade structures are permitted to have zero front yard/street
setbacks,structural footings may minimally encroach into the public right-,of-way,
subject to approval of the Community and Economic Development Administrator
or designee.
SECTION XXXIV.Note b of subsection 4-3-050B.2,Mapping -General,of
Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development
Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
b.The Public Works Department shall provide an annual docket process to
update the maps.As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section
(April 25,2005),critical area reports prepared for permit applications shall be
incorporated into critical area mapping as part of the annual docket process.As a
result of studies prepared through the permit application process,where the City
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required increased buffers rather than standard buffers,it shall be noted on the
map.
SECTION XXXV.Subsection 4-3-050D.l.a,Duties of Administrator,of
Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development
Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee,shall
have the power and authority to enforce the provisions of this Section.For such
purposes the Department Administrator shall have the power of a law
enforcement officer.
SECTION XXXVI.Subsection 4-3-050I.l.b.i,Basic Map and Documentation
Identifying Hazards,of Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal Insurance
Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled the Flood Insurance
Study for the City of Renton,dated September 29,1989,and any subsequent
revision,with accompanying flood insurance maps which are hereby adopted by
reference and declared to be a part of this section.The flood insurance study is on
file at the Public Works Department.
SECTION XXXVII.Subsection 4-3-050J.l.d,Seismic Hazards,of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
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Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
d.Seismic Hazards:
1.Low Seismic Hazard (SL):Areas underlain by dense soils or
bedrock.These soils generally have site coefficients of types S1 or S2,as
defined in the International Building Code.
11.High Seismic Hazard (SH):Areas underlain by soft or loose,
saturated soils.These soils generally have site coefficients of types S3 or
S4,as defined in the International Building Code.
SECTION XXXVIII.Subsection 4-3-050L.1.c.iv,Salmonid Migration Barriers,
of Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development
Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
For the purposes of classifying or reclassifying water bodies,features determined
by the Administrator to be salmonid migration barriers per definition in RMC 4-
11-190 shall be mapped.The Administrator shall prepare and update the map as
appropriate and maintain a copy in the Planning Customer Service Area.
SECTION XXXIX.Subsection 4-3-050M.15.c,Mitigation Banks,of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Mitigation banks are defined as sites which may be used for restoration,creation
and/or mitigation of wetland alternatives from a different piece of property than
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the property to be altered within the same drainage basin.The City of Renton
maintains a mitigation bank.A list of City mitigation bank sites is maintained by
the Public Works Department.With the approval of the Public Works
Department,non-City-controlled mitigation banks may be established and
utilized.
SECTION XL.Subsection 4-3-090.L.18.f.ii,Sanitary Sewer,of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"
is hereby amended to read as follows:
The existence or use of outhouses or privies is prohibited.All uses shall hook to
the municipal sewer system.There shall be no septic tanks or other on-site
sewage disposal systems.Storm drainage and pollutant drainage shall not enter
the sanitary sewer system.During construction phases,commercial sanitary
chemical toilets may be allowed only until proper plumbing facilities are
completed.All sanitary sewer pipe sizes and materials shall be approved by the
Renton Public Works Department and METRO.
SECTION XLI.Subsection 4-4-030D.2,Design Standards,of 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 read as follows:
All sidewalks shall be constructed to the City standards and conform to standard
specifications for municipal public works constructions,commonly known as
APWA Standards.
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Street width and standards for construction shall be specified by the Administrator
of the Public Works Department.All plans and specifications for such
improvements are to be submitted at time such application for a permit is made.
SECTION XLII.Subsection 4-4-040F,Administrative Review of Variation From
Height Restrictions,of 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 read as follows:
A property owner wishing to vary the height restrictions or placement of a fence
or hedge on a lot may make written application to the Planning Division for an
administrative review of the situation.The Department's staff shall review the
application and prepare a written determination based upon criteria listed in these
regulations.
SECTION XLIII.Subsection 4-4-040G.l,Fences Eligible for Administrative Review
Process,of 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 read as follows:
Persons wishing to have one of the following types of fences may submit a letter
of justification,site plan and typical elevation together with the permit fee to the
Department of Community and Economic Development:
a.Fences exceeding forty eight inches (48")within front yard or side
yards along a street setback but not within a clear vision area.
b.Electric Fences.
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SECTION XLIV.Note c of subsection 4-4-070E.1,Trees,of 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
read as follows:
c.Removal,severe pruning (not meeting tree care standards of the American
National Standards Institute),or topping (severing the main stem)of any street
tree within the City of Renton is prohibited without authorization from the
Planning Division of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
SECTION XLV.Subsection 4-4-080D.1,Authority,of 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
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce all provisions of this Section.For such purpose,the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall have the
authority of a police officer.
SECTION XLVI.Subsection 4-4-080E.2.f,Transportation Management Plan
Exception,of 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 read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may modify the
maximum distance requirements if a Transportation Management Plan or other
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acceptable transportation system will adequately provide for the parking needs of
the use and the conditions outlined in RMC 4-9-250D2 are met.
SECTION XLVII.Subsection 4-4-080F.2,Maximum Parking Lot and Parking
Structure Slopes,of 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 read as follows:
Maximum slopes for parking lots shall not exceed eight percent (8%)slope.The
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee may
allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%)slope but not more than fifteen
percent (15%)slope,upon proper application in writing and for good cause
shown,which shall include,but not be limited to,the absence of any reasonable
alternative.
SECTION XLVIII.Subsection 4-4-080F.4,Linkages,of 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
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the
authority to establish,or cause to be established,bicycle,high occupancy vehicle
and pedestrian linkages within public and private developments.Enforcement
shall be administered through the normal site design review and/or permitting
process.Adjustments to the standard parking requirements of subsection FlO of
this Section may be made by the Department of Community and Economic
Development based on the extent of these services to be provided.
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SECTION XLIX.Subsection 4-4-080F.8.e,Special Reduced Length for Overhang,
of 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 read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may permit the
parking stall length to be reduced by two feet (2'),providing there is sufficient
area to safely allow the overhang of a vehicle and that the area of a vehicle
overhang does not intrude into required landscaping areas.
SECTION L.Subsection 4-4-080F.l O.c.ii,Transportation Management Plans,of
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 read as follows:
A Transportation Management Plan (TMP)guaranteeing the required reduction in
vehicle trips may be substituted in part or in whole for the parking spaces
required,subject to the approval of the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
The developer may seek the assistance of the Department of Community and
Economic Development in formulating a Transportation Management Plan.The
plan must be agreed upon by both the City and the developer through a binding
contract with th~City of Renton.At a minimum,the Transportation management
Plan will designated the number of trips to be reduced on a daily basis,the means
by which the plan is to be accomplished,an evaluation procedure,and a
contingency plan if the trip reduction goal cannot be met.If the Transportation
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Management Plan is unsuccessful,the developer is obligated to immediately
provide additional measures at the direction of the Department of Community and
Economic Development,which may include the requirement to provide full
parking as required by City standards.
SECTION LI.Subsection 4-4-080F.I0.d,Modification,of 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
read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development may authorize a
modification from either the minimum or maximum parking requirements for a
specific development should conditions warrant as described in RMC 4-9-250D2.
When seeking a modification from the minimum or maximum parking
requirements,the developer or building occupant shall provide the Department of
Community and Economic Development with written justification for the
proposed modification.
SECTION LII.Subsection 4-4-080F.I0.e,Parking Spaces Required Based on
Land Use,of 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 correct references to the Planning/Building/Public Works
Department and the Development Services Division as shown in Attachment'!'.
SECTION LIII.Note iii of subsection 4-4-080I.3.a,Industrial,Warehouse and
Shopping Center Uses,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property Development 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,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
grant an exception upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown,
which shall include,but not be limited to,the absence of any reasonable
alternative.
SECTION LIV.Subsection 4-4-0801.6,Driveway Grades -Maximum Based Upon
Land Use,of 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 read as follows:
a.Single Family and Two (2)Family Uses:Maximum driveway slopes shall
not exceed fifteen percent (15%);provided,that driveways exceeding eight
percent (8%)shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage
discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any
public sidewalk.To exceed fifteen percent (15%),a variance from the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee IS
required.
b.All Other Uses:Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent
(8%).The Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her
designee may allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8%)slope but not more
than fifteen percent (15%)slope,upon proper application in writing and for good
cause shown,which shall include,but not be limited to,the absence of any
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reasonable alternative.To exceed fifteen percent (15%),a variance from the
Administrator is required.
SECTION LV.Subsection 4-4-080I.7.b,Where Permitted,of 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 read as follows:
Adjoining uses may utilize a joint use driveway where such joint use driveway
reduces the total number of driveways entering the street network,subject to the
approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development.Joint
use driveways must be created upon the common property line of the properties
served or through the granting of a permanent access easement when said
driveway does not exist upon a common property line.Joint Use access to the
driveway shall be assured by easement or other legal form acceptable to the City.
SECTION LVI.Subsection 4-4-090G,Appeals,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Any decisions made in the administrative process described in this Section may
be appealed to the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee within fifteen (15)days and filed,in writing,with the Department of
Community and Economic Development.The Administrator shall give
substantial weight to any discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to
this Section.
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SECTION LVII.Subsection 4-4-1 00B.3,Periodic Inspection of Signs,of 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 read as follows:
All signs controlled by this section shall be subject to inspection and periodic
reinspection by the Community and Economic Development Administrator.
SECTION LVIII.Subsection 4-4-100BA,Authority of Planning/Building/Public
Works Administrator,of 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 read as follows:
4.Authority of Community and Economic Development Administrator:The
Community and Economic Development Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to enforce all the provision of this section.The Administrator may order
the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with the provisions
of subsection D3 of this section.
SECTION LIX.Subsection 4-4-100B.5.c,Awning,Canopy,and Marquee
Structures Having No Signage,of 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 read as follows:
c.Awning,Canopy,and Marquee Structures Having No Signage:Awnings
and canopies shall meet the applicable provisions of the adopted edition of the
International Building Code.
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SECTION LX.Subsection 4-4-100H.5.e,Awning Sign,Canopy Sign,Marquee
Sign Size,Height and Locations Allowed for Permanent Signs for Nonresidential Uses Based
Upon Sign Type,of 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 read as shown in Attachment 'J'.
SECTION LXI.Subsection 4-4-100K.2,Wind Loads,of 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
read as follows:
2.Wind Loads:Signs and sign structures shall be designed to resist wind
forces as specified in the adopted edition of the International Building Code.
SECTION LXII.Subsection 4-4-100K.3,Seismic Loads,of 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
read as follows:
3.Seismic Loads:Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted edition of the
International Building Code.
SECTION LXIII.Subsection 4-4-100K.5,Allowable Stresses,of 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 read as follows:
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5.Allowable Stresses:The design of wood,concrete or steel members shall
conform to the requirements of the adopted edition of the International Building
Code.Loads,both vertical and horizontal,exerted on the soil shall not produce
stresses exceeding those specified in the adopted edition of the International
Building Code.The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not
exceed twenty five percent (25%)of the ultimate strength of the rope or fasteners.
Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead-loads may be
increased as specified in the adopted edition of the International Building Code.
SECTION LXIV.Subsection 4-4-100K.7,Materials,of 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
read as follows:
7.Materials:Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be
of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted edition of the
International Building Code.In all signs and sign structures the materials and
details of construction shall,in the absence of specified requirements,conform
with the following:
a.Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with mc
Standard No.22-1.Secondary members in contact with or directly
supporting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel,
provided such members are designed in accordance with the
specifications of the design of light gauge steel as specified in IBC chapter
22 and in addition shall be galvanized.Secondary members,when formed
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integrally with the display surface,shall be not less than No.24 gauge in
thickness.When not formed integrally with the display surface,the
minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No.12 gauge.The
minimum thickness of hot-rolled steel members furnishing structural
support for signs shall be one-fourth inch (1/4"),except that,if galvanized,
such members shall be not less than one-eighth inch (1/8")thick.Steel
pipes shall be of such quality as to conform with IBC Standard No.22-1.
Steel members may be connected with one galvanized bolt,provided the
connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members.
b.Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil,or
within six inches (6")of the soil,shall be of all heartwood of a durable
species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative.Such
members shall be marked or branded by an approved agency.
SECTION LXV.Subsection 4-4-100K.1O,Anchorage,of 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
read as follows:
10.Anchorage:Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned
that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction,horizontal or
vertical,shall not exceed the safe values.Braced ground signs shall be anchored
to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in any direction.Anchors and
supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective
resistance to pull-out amounting to a force twenty five percent (25%)greater than
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the required resistance to overturning.Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a
depth below ground greater than that of the frost line.
Signs attached to masonry,concrete or steel shall be safely and securely fastened
thereto by means of metal anchors,bolts or approved expansion screws of
sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied.
No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in connection with screws
or nails shall be considered proper anchorage,except in the case of signs attached
to wood framing.
No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to,or supported by,an
unbraced parapet wall,unless such wall is designed in accordance with the
requirements for parapet walls specified in the adopted edition of the International
Building Code.
SECTION LXVI.Subsection 4-4-100L.2,Allowed Projections into Right-of-Way,of
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 read as follows:
2.Allowed Projections into Right-of-Way:Signs and supporting Signs
structures may project within the public right-of-way as follows:
a.Wall Signs:The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which
projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed twelve inches (12").
b.Marquees:Marquees and the attached or associated signs may
extend over the right-of-way according to the terms of the adopted
International Building Code.
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c.Additional Allowances within City Center Sign Regulation
Boundaries:In the City Center sign regulation boundaries defined in
subsection H2 of this Section,the following signs may project into the
public right-of-way:
1.Wall Signs:The thickness of that portion of a wall sign
which projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed twelve
inches (12").
11.Projecting Signs:A projecting sign may extend over the
public right-of-way no more than four feet (4')from the wall it is
mounted on.No sign shall extend into the public right-of-way to
within less than two feet (2')of the curbline.
111.Awnings,Building Canopies and Marquees:Awnings,
building canopies,and marquees and the attached or associated
signs may extend over the right-of-way according to the terms of
the adopted International Building Code.
SECTION LXVII.Subsection 4-4-100N.2,Acceptable Location and Uniform
Building Code Requirements,of 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 read as follows:
2.Acceptable Location and International Building Code Requirements:
a.Signs may be placed on,attached to or constructed in a marquee.
Such signs,over public or private property,shall,for the purpose of
determining projection,clearance,height and material,be considered a
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part of and shall meet the requirements for a marquee as specified in the
adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC).
b.Signs may be painted,printed,or affixed upon awnmgs or
canopies.Awnings or canopies shall meet the applicable provisions of the
adopted International Building Code.
SECTION LXVIII.Subsection 4-4-100S,Variances,of 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
read as follows:
Applications for variances from the provisions of this Chapter shall be heard by
the Community and Economic Development Administrator or hislher designee as
provided in RMC 4-1-050D and consistent with the provisions of RMC 4-9-250B.
SECTION LXIX.Subsection 4-4-130D.1,Prohibited Activities,of 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 read as follows:
There shall be no tree removal or land clearing on any site for the sake of
preparing that site for future development unless a land development permit,as
defined in RMC 4-11-120,for the site has been approved by the City.
SECTION LXX.Subsection 4-4-140D,Administering and Enforcing Authority,of
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 read as follows:
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The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee IS
responsible for the general administration and coordination of this Section.
SECTION LXXI.Note ii of subsection 4-5-040DAO,NEC Article 394.12(5)
Amended,of Chapter 5 Building and Fire Prevention 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 read as follows:
(ii)The insulation shall meet Class I specifications as identified in the
International Building Code,with a flame spread factor of 25 or less as tested
using ASTM E84-81a.Foam insulation may not be used with knob-and-tube
wmng;
SECTION LXXII.Subsection 4-5-050DA,Appeals Board,of Chapter 5,Building and
Fire Prevention 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
read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 112 of the International Building
Code shall be the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee.
SECTION LXXIII.Subsection 4-5-055D.3,Appeals Board,of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention 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 read as follows:
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The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 112.1 of the International Residential
Code shall hereafter be the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXIV.Subsection 4-5-090B,Appeals Board,of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention 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 read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 109 shall be the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXV.Subsection 4-5-100B,Appeals Board,of Chapter 5,
Building and Fire Prevention 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 read as follows:
The Appeals Board for purposes of Section 109.1 shall be the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION LXXVI.Subsection 4-6-020C,Authority,of Chapter 6,Street and
Utility 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 read as
follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works will administer the
provisions of the Chapter.He/she will designate cross connection specialists and
propound all needful rules and regulations to implement these provisions.The
Water Utility Section of the Utility Systems Division will be responsible for
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monitoring and inspecting all existing cross connection assemblies and for
keeping all records generated by the cross connection control program.The Plan
Review Section of the Development Services Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development will be responsible for reviewing all
new and revised plans for cross connections.
SECTION LXXVII.Subsection 4-6-030B,Administering and Enforcing
Authority,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works is designated as the
Administrator and is responsible for the general administration and coordination
of this Section.All provisions of this Section shall be enforced by the
Administrator and/or his designated representatives.For such purposes,the
Administrator or his duly authorized representative shall have the power of a
police officer.
SECTION LXXVIII.Subsection 4-6-060B,Administering and Enforcing
Authority,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
The Administrator of the Department of Public Works and/or designee are
responsible for the general administration and coordination of this Code.
SECTION LXXIX.Subsection 4-6-060C,Applicability,of Chapter 6,Street
and Utility Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C.APPLICABILITY:
Whenever a permit is applied for under the provisions of the International
Building Code for new construction,or application made for a short plat or a full
subdivision which is located on a property adjacent to public right-of-way,then
the person applying for such building permit shall build and install certain street
improvements,including,but not limited to:lighting on all adjacent rights-of-
way,and all private street improvements on access easements.The minimum
design standards for streets are listed in the following tables.These standards will
be used as guidelines for determining specific street improvement requirements
for development projects,including short plats and subdivisions.
SECTION LXXX.Subsection 4-6-060L,Timing for Installation of
Improvements,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
No building shall be granted a certificate of final occupancy,or plat or short plat
recorded,until all the required street improvements are constructed in a
satisfactory manner and approved by the responsible departments unless those
improvements remaining unconstructed have been deferred by the Public Works
Administrator or his/her designee and security for such unconstructed
improvements has been satisfactorily protected.
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SECTION LXXXI.Subsection 4-6-070B.2,Department,of Chapter 6,Street
and Utility 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 read as
follows:
The Public Works Department.
SECTION LXXXII.Subsection 4-6-080B,Connection Without Permission
Prohibited,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person to make connections with any fixtures or
connect any pipe with any water main or water pipe belonging to the water system
without first obtaining permission from the Public Works Administrator.
SECTION LXXXIII.Subsection 4-6-090E.2.a.ii,Special Requirements for
Rezoned Areas,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
All areas rezoned for commercial or industrial use after the effective date of this
Chapter shall be converted to underground in the same manner as provided herein
for existing facilities within fifteen (15)years from the effective date of such
rezoning,subject to a ten (10)year extension by the City;provided,that the
Public Warks Administrator or his/her designee elects to add such rezoned areas
to those outlined on the map as designated in subsection E2a of this Section.
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SECTION LXXXIV.Subsection 4-6-090G.l,Underground Permit Required
Prior to Work in Public Easements or Right-of-Way,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
An underground permit shall be acquired by the serving utility from the Public
Works Department prior to the proceeding with construction facilities in the
public right-of-way,easements for public facilities,and/or public property.
a.Fees:The fee shall be as specified in RMC 4-1-180C4.
SECTION LXXXV.Subsection 4-6-090G.6,As-Built Plans Required for
Underground Projects,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility Standards,of Title IV (Development
Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,
Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
As-built,project drawings in a form and scale conforming to generally accepted
engineering practice shall be submitted in duplicate to the Development Services
Division of the Community and Economic Development Department within thirty
(30)days of the completion of any underground project within the City.
SECTION LXXXVI.Subsection 4-6-090H.1,Standards Applicable,of Chapter
6,Street and Utility 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
read as follows:
1.Standards Applicable:All conductors,switches,transformers,and
regulating devices shall be installed in accordance with the applicable national,
State,and local safety standards.All structural devices shall be designed in
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accordance with the provisions of the latest edition of the International Building
Code,subject to the provisions of the immediately following subsection.
SECTION LXXXVII.Subsection 4-6-090H.6.b,Delay of Pennit Issuance to
Allow Notice to Other Utilities,of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
Upon application of an underground pennit,the Development Services Division
of the Community and Economic Development Department shall detennine what
utilities and franchise holders shall use the proposed trench and the issuance date
of the applicable underground pennit.If at the time of application for an
underground pennit it does not appear that all utilities involved in the
undergrounding project have made appropriate arrangements for the use of
common trenches,the responsible official may delay the issuance of such pennit
until all utilities involved in such relocation shall have been given the opportunity
to be heard upon two (2)weeks'notice.
SECTION LXXXVIII.Subsection 4-6-090H.6.e,Traffic Engineer Responsibility,
of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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 read as follows:
e.Development Services Responsibility:When arrangements do not appear
to involve all the above mentioned utilities in a join trench,the Development
Services Division of the Community and Economic Development Department
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shall notify the utilities and property owner or the owner's agent to provide
appropriate arrangements.
SECTION LXXXIX.Subsection 4-7-050D.6,Improvements,of Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Department will confirm that the required improvements have been installed
by the applicant,or deferred by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee.
SECTION Xc.Subsection 4-7-060F,Final Recording,of Chapter 7,Subdivision
Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The lot line adjustment does not become effective until it is recorded with the
King County Department of Records and Elections.After two (2)copies of the
signed mylar are made for City records,the mylar shall be sent to the City Clerk's
office for recording.It is the responsibility of the City Clerk to record the
approved map and new legal descriptions.A copy of the recorded documents
shall be provided to the applicant by the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
SECTION XCI.Subsection 4-7-0700,Administrative Guidelines,of Chapter 7,
Subdivision Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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There shall be on file with the Department of Community and Economic
Development,and made available with each application issued,a set of
administrative guidelines for drawing short plat maps,completing the application
package and recording the plat.
SECTION XCII.Subsection 4-7-150A,Relationship to Adjoining Street System,of
Chapter 7,Subdivision Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby
amended to read as follows:
The proposed street system shall extend and create connections between existing
streets unless otherwise approved by Public Works Department.Prior to
approving a street system that does not extend or connect,the Reviewing Official
shall find that such exceptions shall meet the requirements of subsection E3 of
this Section.The roadway classifications shall be as defined and designated by
the Department.
SECTION XCIII.Subsection 4-7-150D,Street Alignment,of Chapter 7,Subdivision
Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The alignment of all streets shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department.The street standards set by RMC 4-6-060 shall apply unless
otherwise approved.Street alignment offsets of less than one hundred twenty
five feet (125')are not desirable,but may be approved by the Department upon a
showing of need but only after provision of all necessary safety measures.
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SECTION XCIV.Subsection 4-7-200A,Sanitary Sewers,of Chapter 7,Subdivision
Regulations,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
Unless septic tanks are specifically approved by the Public Works Department
and the King County Health Department,sanitary sewers shall be provided by the
developer at no cost to the City and designed in accordance with City standards.
Side sewer lines shall be installed eight feet (8')into each lot if sanitary sewer
mains are available,or provided with the subdivision development.
SECTION XCV.Subsection 4-8-070C,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator or Designee,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
C.PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE:
Authority:The Public Works Administrator or designee shall review and act on
the following:
1.Appeals of administrative decisions/determinations regarding
requests for modification of storm drainage regulations;
2.Interpretation of flood insurance rate map boundaries;
3.Modifications:
a.Modifications of storm drainage requirements;
b.Modifications/waivers of sewer code requirements;
4.Sewer modifications,alternates,and appeals pursuant to RMC 4-9-
250D and E and 4-8-11 OD,respectively.
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SECTION XCVI.Subsection 4-8-070D,Reserved,of Chapter 8,Pennits -General
and Appeals,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 the
following:
D.COMMUNITY AND
ADMINISTRATOR OR DESIGNEE:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Authority:The Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee shall review and act on the following:
1.Appeals relating to the International Building Code;
2.Building and Grading Pennits;
3.Conditional approval permits for nonconfonning structures;
4.Conditional use pennit,administrative;
5.Critical areas regulation alternates and modifications;
6.Critical areas regulation administrative detenninations per RMC 4-
3-050D4;
7.Lot line adjustments;
8.Modifications:
a.Minor modifications to previously approved site plan;
b.Modification of geologic hazard regulations for manmade
slopes;
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c.Modifications of the number of required parking stalls and
the requirements of the parking,loading and driveway regulations;
and
d.Modifications to development standards III the Urban
Design Regulation Overlay District;
9.Public art exemption certificate;
10.Review of business licenses for home occupations;
11.Revocable permits for the temporary use of public right-of-way;
12.Routine vegetation management permits;
13.Shoreline exemptions;
14.Shoreline permits;
15.Short plats -four (4)or less;
16.Site plan approval,administrative;
17.Master Plan review (individual phases);
18.Temporary emergency wetland permits;
19.Temporary use permits;
20.Variances:
a.Administrative pursuant to RMC 4-9-250Blc;
b.Variances not associated with a development permit that
requires review by the Hearing Examiner,provided the variance
authority is not specifically given to another authority elsewhere in
this Chapter,and any building permits submitted in conjunction
with such variance applications;and
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c.Variances for chapter 8-7 RMC,Noise Level Regulations;
and
21.Waivers
a.Waivers of right-of-way dedication for plat;
b.On-and off-site improvements (including deferrals);and
c.Allowing a commercial or multi-family residential
driveway grade of between eight percent (8%)and fifteen percent
(15%).
SECTION XCVII.Subsection 4-8-070HA,Appeals,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,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:
Unless otherwise specified,any decision of the Environmental Review
Committee,the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
designee,or the Public Works Administrator or designee in the administration of
the Title shall be appealable to the Hearing Examiner as an administrative
determination pursuant to RMC 4-8-110E,Appeals to Examiner of
Administrative Decision and Environmental Determinations.
SECTION XCVIII.Subsection 4-8-080G,Land Use Permit Procedures,of
Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,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 phrase "Planning/Building/Public Works"with the phrase "Community
and Economic Development"in the legend under the terms "Staff'and "Admin."and under
footnote number 4.
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SECTION XCIX.Section 4-8-110,Appeals,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and
Appeals,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
subsection,to read as follows:
J.APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Any decisions made in the administrative process related to the Community and
Economic Development Department may be appealed to the Administrator or
his/her designee within fifteen (15)days and filed,in writing,with the Department
of Community and Economic Development.The Administrator shall give
substantial weight to any discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to this
Chapter.
SECTION C.Note 1 of subsection 4-8-110A,Scope and Purpose,of Chapter 8,
Permits -General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to
read as follows:
1.Appeals of administrative decisions to Public Works Administrator or
designee.
SECTION CI.Subsection 4-8-11 OA,Scope and Purpose,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,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 subsection,to read as follows:
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7.Appeals of administrative decisions to Community and Economic
Development Administrator or designee.
SECTION CII.Subsection 4-8-11 OD,Appeals of Administrative Decisions to the
PlanninglBuilding/Public Works Department,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,of
Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
D.APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Any decisions made in the administrative process related to the City's storm
drainage regulations may be appealed to the Public Works Administrator or
his/her designee within fifteen (15)days and filed,in writing,with the Public
Warks Department.The Administrator shall give substantial weight to any
discretionary decision of the City rendered pursuant to this Chapter.
SECTION CIII.Note b of the table in subsection 4-8-120B,Building Section
Permit Submittal Requirements,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
b.When required for foundations or retaining walls by the IBC.
SECTION CIV.Subsection 4-8-120C,Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements
table,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"
is hereby amended to modify the submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendments/Rezone,as shown in Attachment 'K'.
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SECTION CV.Subsection 4-8-120C,Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements
table,of Chapter 8,Permits -General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"
is hereby amended to modify the submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan Map Text
Amendments,as shown in Attachment'L'.
SECTION CVI.Subsection 4-8-120D.1,Definitions A,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Architectural Plans,Commercial,Industrial,Attached Dwellings with Three
(3)or More Units"to read as follows:
Architectural Plans,Commercial,Industrial,Attached Dwellings with Three (3)
or More Units:A twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24"x 36")plan prepared by
an architect licensed in the State of Washington (unless project exempted by
WAC 18-04-410)drawn at a scale of one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8"=I')
or one-fourth inch equals one foot (1/4"=1')(or other size or scale approved by
the Building Official)clearly indicating the information required by the "Permits"
section of the currently adopted International Building Code and chapter 19.27
RCW (State Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),including,but not
limited to,the following:
a.General building layout,both existing and proposed -indicate
square footage of rooms,use of each room or area,window and door size
and ventilation,opening headers,plumbing,ducting,and electrical layout,
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including penetration protection,IBC occupancy group,and IBC type of
construction,
b.Cross section details,as needed,to show typical foundation,floor,
wall,ceiling and roof construction;structural members labeled as to size
and spacing;bracing,blocking,bridging,special connectors,anchor bolts;
insulation of walls,floors and roof/ceiling,
c.Details of stairs,fireplaces and special construction,if any,
d.King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to
the City for dining/food-handling establishments,
e.King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to
the City for public pools/spas,
f.Independent plan review by the State of Washington Labor and
Industries Electrical Division for I and E Occupancies,
g.Asbestos assessment by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control
Agency (PSAPCA)for interior demolition,and
h.Independent review by State Department of Health for hospitals.
SECTION CVII.Subsection 4-8-120D.1,Definitions A,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Architectural Plans,Detached Dwellings,Semi-Attached Dwellings,and Two
(2)Attached Dwellings"to read as follows:
Architectural Plans,Detached Dwellings,Semi-Attached Dwellings,and Two (2)
Attached Dwellings:An eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18"x 24"),minimum,
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plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch equals one foot (1/4"=I')(or other size
or scale approved by the Building Official)clearly indicating the information
required by the "Permits"section of the currently adopted International Building
Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),
including,but not limited to,the following:
a.General building layout and room use,
b.Window and door size and window ventilation area,
c.Plumbing,duct,and electrical layout,
d.Opening headers,size and material,
e.Cross section details,as needed,to show typical foundation,floor,
wall,ceiling and roof construction,including connection details,
f.Structural members labeled as to size and spacing as well as
bracing,blocking,bridging,special connectors,and anchor bolts,
g.Special details as needed,(i.e.,stairs,fireplaces,special
construction),and
h.Insulation of walls,slab,floors,and roof/ceiling.
SECTION CVIII.Subsection 4-8-120D.5,Definitions E,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Elevations,Architectural"to read as follows:
Elevations,Architectural:A twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24"x 36")fully
dimensioned architectural elevation plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch
equals one foot (1/4"=I')or one-eighth inch equals one foot (1/8"=I')(or other
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size or scale approved by the Building Official)clearly indicating the information
required by the "Permits"section of the currently adopted International Building
Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),
including,but not limited to,the following:
a.Existing and proposed ground elevations,
b.Existing average grade level underneath proposed structure,
c.Height of existing and proposed structures showing finished roof-
top elevations based upon site elevations for proposed structures and any
existing!abutting structures,
d.Building materials and colors including roof,walls,any wireless
communication facilities,and enclosures,
e.Fence or retaining wall materials,colors,and architectural design,
f.Architectural design of on-site lighting fixtures,and
g.Cross-section of roof showing location and height of rooftop
equipment (include air conditioners,compressors,etc.)and proposed
screening.
h.Required for the Urban Design District review packet.
1.Identify building elevations by street name and orientation,
i.e.,Burnett Ave.(west)elevation.
11.Show the location of rooflines,doors and window
openings.
111.Indicate typical detailing around doors windows and
balconies indicating finishes,color and reflectivity of glazing.
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IV.Identify offsets in walls intended to meet the minimum
requirements for building modulation indicating the amount of
offset.
v.Show on each elevation any roof top elements such as
mechanical and elevator penthouses that protrude above the
parapet or penetrate the roof and would be visible from other
buildings of the same height.
VI.Photographs of proposed materials from manufacturers'
catalogues.A materials board showing actual materials and colors
referenced on the architectural elevations is recommended.
SECTION CIX.Subsection 4-8-120D.7,Definitions G,of Chapter 8 Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
line 11 of the column entitled "Report Preparation/Content Requirements"of Table 18,
Geotechnical Report -Detailed Requirements,of the definition "Geotechnical Report"to read as
follows with all other portions of the table to remain the same:
11.Conduct sufficient subsurface exploration to provide a site coefficient (S)
for use in the International Building Code to the satisfaction of the Building
Official.
SECTION CX.Subsection 4-8-120D.12,Definitions L,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Lot Line Adjustment Map"to read as follows:
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Lot Line Adjustment Map:A drawing of the proposed lot line adjustment
prepared on an eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18"x 24")sheet of mylar by a
licensed land surveyor complying with the City's surveying standards.
a.Name of the proposed lot line adjustment (e.g.,Smith/Larsen Lot
Line Adjustment),
b.Space reserved for "City of Renton File Number"(large type)at
top of first sheet,
c.Space reserved for City of Renton "land record number"(small
type)at bottom left of first sheet,
d.Legal description for each of the existing parcels.If a metes and
bounds description is used,it must be stamped by a licensed surveyor,
e.Date,graphic scale (one inch equals forty feet (l "=40'),unless
otherwise approved by the Department),and north arrow,
f.Names,locations,widths,types,and dimensions of adjacent and
on-site streets,alleys,and easements,
g.Lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square footage of
each lot,
h.Parcels identified as Lot 4,Lot 3,etc.,
1."Old"lot line(s)and "new"lot line(s)clearly labeled and
differentiated by line type and/or thickness (indicated distance(s)moved),
J.Addresses for each lot and new street names in accordance with
the street grid system regulations of chapter 9-11 RMC,
k.Total square footage of existing and revised lots,
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1.Ground floor square footage of all structures,
m.Location,dimensions and square footage of any existing structures
to remain,and dimensioned distances to property lines,
n.Location of existing conditions (such as wetlands,steep slopes,
watercourses)on or adjacent to the site which could hinder development,
o.Reservations,restrictive covenants,easements,description of any
areas to be dedicated to public use with notes stating their purpose,and
any limitations,and identifying the grantee and if the grantee is the City,a
statement of provisions reserving,granting and/or conveying the area with
a description of the rights and purposes must be shown,
p.Coordinates per City surveying standards for permanent control
monuments,
q.Location of all interior permanent control monuments per City
surveying standards,
r.Statement of equipment and procedure used per WAC 332-130-
100,
s.Basis of bearing per WAC 332-130-150(l)(b)(iii),
1.Date the existing monuments were visited per WAC 332-13 0-
050(1)(f)(iv),
u.Verification that permanent markers are set at comers of the
proposed lots,
v.Statement of discrepancies,if any,between bearings and distances
of record and those measured or calculated,
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w.Surveyor's testament,stamp and signature,
x.Certification by a State of Washington licensed land surveyor that
a survey has been made and that monument and stakes have been set,
y.Notarized signatures of all property owners having an interest in
the property,certifying ownership and approval of the proposal,
z.Signature and date line(s)for the King County Assessor,
aa.Signature and date line(s)for the Administrator of the Department
of Community and Economic Development.
SECTION eX!.Subsection 4-8-120D.19,Definitions S,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Short Plat or Binding Site Plan Map,Final"to read as follows:
Short Plat or Binding Site Plan Map,Final:A plan,with a two-inch (2")border on
the left edge and on-half inch (1/2")on all other sides,prepared by a State of
Washington registered land surveyor in accordance with RCW 18.43.010 and/or
chapter 58.17 RCW,fully dimensioned,drawn at a scale of one inch equals forty
feet (1 "=40 ')on eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18"x 24")plan sheet(s)(or
other scale approved by the Planning Division Director).The reproducible
original shall be in black ink on stabilized drafting film and shall include the
following:
a.Name and location of the short plat or binding site plan,
b.Space reserved for "City of Renton File Number"(large type)at
top of first sheet,
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c.Space reserved for City of Renton "land record number"(small
type)at bottom left of first sheet,
d.Legal description of the property,
e.Date,graphic scale,and north arrow,
f.Vicinity map (a reduced version of the "neighborhood detail map"
as defined above),
g.Names,locations,widths and other dimensions of existing and
proposed streets,alleys,easements,parks,open spaces and reservations.
Shall show all utilities,streets,existing and new easements and associated
covenants within or abutting the short plat.If a new easement is created
on the plat,it must show grantee of easement rights.If the grantee is the
City,a statement of easement provisions reserving and conveying the
easement,with a description of the rights and purposes,needs to be made
on the short plat,
h.Lots designated by number within the area of the lot.Tracts shall
be similarly designated and each tract shall be clearly identified with
ownership.Lot lines with all property lines dimensioned and square
footage of each lot,
1.Lot numbers,
J.Addresses for each lot and new street names determined by the
Department III accordance with the street grid system regulations of
chapter 9-11 RMC,
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k.Reservations,restrictive covenants,easements,and any areas to be
dedicated to public use with notes stating their purpose,and any
limitations,and identifying the grantee.If the grantee is the City,a
statement of provisions reserving,granting and/or conveying the area with
a description of the rights and purposes must be shown,
1.Coordinates per City surveying standards for permanent control
monuments,
m.All interior permanent control monuments located per City
surveying standards,
n.Statement of equipment and procedure used per WAC 332-130-
100,
o.Basis of bearing per WAC 332-130-150(1)(b)(iii),
p.Date the existing monuments were visited per WAC 332-130-
050(1 )(f)(iv),
q.Verification that permanent markers are set at comers of the
proposed lots,
r.Statement of discrepancies,if any,between bearings and distances
of record and those measured or calculated,
s.Location,dimensions and square footage of any existing structures
to remain within or abutting the plat,
t.Location of existing conditions (such as wetlands,steep slopes,
watercourses)on or adjacent to the site which could hinder development,
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u.Reference to all agreements or covenants required as a condition of
approval,
v.For binding site plans only:provision requiring site development
to be in conformity with the approved binding site plan,
w.Certifications by:
i.A State of Washington licensed land surveyor that a survey
has been made and that monuments and stakes have been set,
11.The King County Department of Health that the proposed
septic system(s)is acceptable to serve the plat if not served by
sewer,
x.Signature and date line for:
1.All property owners (signatures must be notarized with an
ink stamp),
11.The King County Assessor,
111.The City of Renton Finance and Information Systems
Administrator with the following text preceding:"There are no
delinquent special assessments and any special assessments for any
dedicated property herein contained have been paid in full",and
IV.The Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development.
SECTION CXII.Subsection 4-8-120D.l9,Definitions S,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Site Plan,Commercial,Industrial,Multi-Family"to read as follows:
Site Plan,Commercial,Industrial,Multi-Family:A twenty four inch by thirty six
inch (24"x 36")plan drawn by a State of Washington licensed architect at a scale
of one inch equals twenty feet (l"=20')or one inch equals forty feet (l"=40')
(or other size plan sheet or scale approved by the Building Official)clearly
indicating the following:
a.Scale and north arrow,
b.Legal description,
c.Location,identification,and dimensions of all buildings,property
lines,setbacks,streets,alleys and easements,
d.Condition of all public rights-of-way and verification of right to
use easements,
e.Off-street parking layout and driveways,
f.Curbs,gutters,sidewalks,paving,storm drainage,meters
(domestic and fire),and grease interceptors,
g.Grading plan showing proposed and existing contours and site
elevations,
h.Landscaped areas,irrigation meters,
1.Lighting and sign structures (new and existing),
J.Location of garbage containers and recycling storage,
k.Fire hydrant locations (new and existing)within three hundred feet
(300')of building,
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1.For wireless communication facilities,indicate type and locations
of existing and new plant materials used to screen facility components and
the proposed color(s)for the facility,
m.General notes addressing the following (may be listed on cover
sheet):
1.Full name of the project,
11.Name,address,and telephone number of owner and
agent(s),
111.Existing zoning of the project site,
IV.Area,in square feet,of the project site,
v.Reference to the current International Building Code (i.e.,
mc and date of current adopted version),
VI.Proposed use of each building (if multi-family,the number
of dwelling units),
VII.IBC occupancy group designation,
Vlll.IBC type of construction of all buildings,
ix.Allowable and proposed building height and number of
stories of new buildings,
x.Square footage (by floor and overall total)of each
individual building and/ofuse,
Xl.Total square footage of all buildings (footprint of each
building),
X11.Allowable area calculation,
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Xlll.Occupancy load (maximum capacity)of each building,
XIV.Percentage of lot coverage,
xv.Square footage of all landscaping (total,parking lot,and
wildlife habitat),
XVI.Seismic zone of the project site (e.g.,Zone 3),
XVll.Floor,roof,and wind design loads,
XVlll.Identity of special inspection agency selected by the owner
to perform special inspections,
XIX.Building setbacks required by Code,
xx.Proposed building setbacks,
XXI.Parking analysis,including:
•Number of stalls required,by use;number of stalls provided,
by use,
•Sizes of stalls and angles,
•Location and number of handicap stalls,compact,employee
and/or guest parking stalls,
•Location and size of curb cuts,
•Traffic flow within the parking,loading,and maneuvenng
areas and ingress and egress,
•Location of wheel stops,
•Loading space,
•Stacking space,and
•Square footage of interior parking lot landscaping.
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SECTION CXIII.Subsection 4-8-I20D.19,Definitions S,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Structural Plans"to read as follows:
Structural Plans:Twenty four inch by thirty six inch (24"x 36")plans prepared
and stamped by a State of Washington licensed professional engineer drawn at a
scale of one-eighth inch equals one foot (l /8"=I')(or other size or scale
approved by the Building Official)clearly indicating the information required by
the currently adopted International Building Code and chapter 19.27 RCW (State
Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),including,but not limited to,the
following:
a.Structural members labeled as to size and spacing as well as
bracing,blocking,bridging,special connectors,and anchor bolts,
b.Cross-section details,as needed,to show typical foundation,floor,
wall,ceiling and roof construction;insulation of walls,floors and
roof/ceiling,and
c.Details of stairs,fireplaces and special construction,if any.
SECTION CXIV.Subsection 4-8-120D.22,Definitions V,of Chapter 8,Permits -
General and Appeals,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington,"is hereby amended to modify
the definition of "Variance Justification"to read as follows:
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Variance Justification:A written statement setting for the reasons in favor of the
application and addressing the criteria listed in RMC 4-9-250B5 which are used
by the Hearing Examiner or Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee when reviewing the variance request.
SECTION CXV.Subsection 4-9-015H.3,Operating Permit Revocation,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 to read as
follows:
The Department may revoke an operating permit if the owner does not apply for a
reinspection or hearing within ten (l0)days of a permit suspension,if the owner
does not apply for a reinspection within twenty (20)days of a hearing,for
repeated violations of any of the requirements of RMC 4-3-050,Critical Areas
Regulations,for interference with the Department in the performance of duty,for
submitting false or inaccurate information,and for intentional unauthorized
release of hazardous materials within the AP A.Prior to revocation,the
Department shall notify,in writing,the owner of the specific reason(s)for which
the permit is to be revoked and that the permit shall be revoked at the end of the
tenth day following service of such notice unless a written request for hearing
with the Administrator is filed with the Department by the owner within ten (l0)
days after the date of service,in which case the revocation shall be stayed until
the issuance of a final decision following the hearing.When an operating permit
is revoked,facility operations shall immediately cease.The decision as to
whether an unauthorized release of hazardous materials by the owners was
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intentional shall be made by the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development or designee.
SECTION CXVI.Section 4-9-025,Title 4 Development Regulation Revision
Process,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 to read as follows:
4-9-025 TITLE IV DEVELOPMENT REGULATION REVISION PROCESS:
A.PURPOSE:
In accordance with RCW 36.70A.470,a summary containing written comments
on suggested development regulation amendments shall be coordinated by the
Department of Community and Economic Development (CED).The text revision
process is the means either to suggest a change or to identify a deficiency,or both,
in the development regulations.A deficiency does not refer to whether a
development regulation addresses a project's probable specific adverse
environmental impacts that could be mitigated in the project review process.
B.APPLICABILITY:
Title IV development regulation amendment proposals will be processed in
accordance with this section,unless specifically exempted below.Any interested
party,including applicants,citizens,and government agencies,may submit items
to the Title IV development regulation amendment process.Comprehensive Plan
amendments and Rezones are treated through separate processes.
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C.EXEMPTION:
Imperative Title IV amendments designated by the Mayor,City Council,Planning
Commission,or City management staff may be given a higher priority and
processed outside of the annual Title IV amendment process outlined in this
section.
D.AUTHORITY:
The Planning Director of CED shall coordinate the annual Title IV development
regulation amendment process.
E.PROCESS:
1.All proposed amendments relating to Title IV development
regulations shall be reviewed by CED and considered for an amendment
to Title IV development regulations.
2.The deadline for submitting proposed amendments is December
15 th for consideration in the amendment process for the following year.
3.By the first business day of May,the CED Department shall issue
a staff report response to all proposed amendments.Responses shall
include a recommendation indicating whether or not the proposed
amendment(s)are to be included in that year's recommended Title IV
development regulation update.If the proposed changes will not be
included in the next transmittal to Council,CED shall indicate the
reason(s)why,and shall inform the proponent that they may petition the
Council during the review process.
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4.By the first business day of May,CED shall forward to the Council
a report including all proposed amendments and comments with a staff
response.
5.Upon receipt of the Title IV development regulation amendment
report,the City Clerk's Office shall mail written notice to all proponents
of amendment requests containing the Council review process for the
current year,and informing proponents that they may petition the Council
to consider amendment proposals that were not recommended.This
notice shall include the schedule of dates for any other opportunities for
public testimony on the current year's Title IV development regulations
update.
6.Comments relating to Title IV development regulations shall be
reviewed by the appropriate City departments.Those that also require a
Comprehensive Plan amendment shall be forwarded to CED and
considered for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to
RMC 4-9-020.
7.Title IV amendment proposals that are rejected by the City shall
not be reconsidered,unless a compelling case for changed circumstances
can be made,for a period of two (2)years.Proponents of Title IV
amendment proposals shall be notified in writing,once the status of the
proposal is resolved.
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F.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A City of Renton submittal form shall be submitted for a Title IV development
regulation amendment in order to be formally considered.
G.PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD:
See RMC 4-8-080H,and RMC 4-8-090.
The time line for notifying the public of proposed Development Regulation
amendments shall be as described in the Type X-Land Use Permits table ofRMC
4-8-080H,unless Planning Commission review is deemed to be unnecessary.In
that case,the timeline for the proposed development regulation amendment will
be governed by Type IX permits.
SECTION CXVII.Subsection 4-9-060C,Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator's Deferral of Plat Improvements or Deferral of Other On-and Off-Site
Improvements Beyond Temporary Occupancy Permit,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 so that the title reads as follows:
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR'S DEFERRAL OF PLAT
IMPROVEMENTS OR DEFERRAL OF OTHER ON-AND OFF-SITE
IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY PERMIT
SECTION CXVIII.Subsection 4-9-060C.l,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 to read as
follows:
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If a developer wishes to defer certain improvements listed in this Title until after
obtaining a certificate of occupancy for any structures,or in the case of plats,final
plat approval,the written application shall be made to the Public Works
Administrator or designee stating the reasons why such delay is necessary.
SECTION CXIX.Subsection 4-9-060C.3,Security Required,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 to read as follows:
Upon approval by the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee for such
deferment,for good cause shown by the applicant,the applicant shall thereupon
furnish security to the City in an amount equal to one hundred fifty percent
(150%)of the estimated costs of the installation and required improvements.The
decision of the Administrator as to the amount of such security shall be
conclusive.
SECTION CXX.Subsection 4-9-060C.4,Plans for Improvements Required,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 to
read as follows:
Should the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee grant the deferral of
part or all of the necessary on-site improvements,then full and complete
engineering drawings of the on-site improvements shall be submitted as a
condition precedent to the granting of any deferral.
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SECTION CXXI.Subsection 4-9-060C.6,Expiration,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 to read as follows:
Such security shaUlist the exact work that shall be performed by the applicant and
shall specify that all of the deferred improvements shall be completed within the
time specified by the Public Works Administrator or his/her designee,and if no
time is so specified,then not later than one year.For plats,if no time is
established,then not later than one year after approval of the final plat by the City
Councilor one year after recording of the short subdivision.The security shall be
held by the Finance Department.
SECTION CXXII.Subsection 4-9-060C.7,Extension of Time Limit,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 to
read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee (Administrator)shall
annually review the deferred improvements and the amount of the security.
Should the Administrator determine that any improvement need not be installed
immediately,then the Administrator may extend the deferral for an additional
period of time up to an additional year.Any improvement deferred for five (5)
years shall be required to be installed or shall be waived by the Administrator
pursuant to RMC 4-9-250C,Waiver Procedures,unless the Administrator
determines that it is more likely than not that the improvements would be installed
within an additional five (5)year period of time,in which case the Administrator
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may continue to defer the improvements year to year subject to the other
conditions contained in this Section.Should any improvement be initiated before
the lapse of a deferral,and the work is diligently pursued,then the Administrator
may extend the deferral period for a term equivalent to the time necessary to
complete construction,but subject,however,to continuation of the security.At
the same time as the granting of any additional deferral,the security for such
deferral shall be reviewed and increased or decreased as the Administrator shall
deem necessary,but shall remain in an amount equal to a minimum of one
hundred fifty percent (150%)of the estimated cost of the installation of the
deferred improvement.
SECTION CXXIII.Note iii of subsection 4-9-060C.9.c,Standards,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 to read as
follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee determines that installation
of the required improvement would result in a safety hazard;or
SECTION CXXIV.Subsection 4-9-060C.9.d,Amount of Payment of Fee in
Lieu of Street Improvements,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 to read as follows:
In each instance where the City approves a proposed fee-in-lieu under the
provisions of this Section,the amount of the fee-in-lieu shall be one hundred
percent (100%)of the then-estimated cost of constructing the street improvements
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that would otherwise be required under this Chapter,based on information
compiled and kept current by the Public Works Department on the cost of street
improvement construction.
SECTION CXXV.Subsection 4-9-060C.12,Record of Deferral,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 to read as
follows:
The Public Works Administrator or his/her designee shall note for the
Department's record the following information:the improvements deferred,
amount of security or check deposited,time limit of security or check,name of
bonding company,and any other pertinent information.
SECTION CXXVI.Subsection 4-9-060C.14,Administrative Approval
Required Prior to Transfer of Responsibility,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 to read as follows:
The City shall not be required to permit a substitution of one party for another on
any security if the Public Works Administrator or designee,after full review,feels
that the new owner does not provide sufficient security to the City that the
improvements will be installed when required.
SECTION CXXVII.Subsection 4-9-065D,Bonus Allowances and Review
Criteria,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 to eliminate references to the number of building stories,as shown in Attachment 'M'.
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SECTION CXXVIII.Subsection 4-9-120C,Authority,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 to read as follows:
The Hearing Examiner shall hear all requests for rebuild approval permits for
nonconforming uses.The Community and Economic Development Administrator
shall make determinations regarding rebuild approval permit applications for
nonconforming structures,unless such applications are coupled with rebuild
approval permit applications for non-conforming uses that are being heard by the
Hearing Examiner.
SECTION CXXIX.Subsection 4-9-120F,Review Criteria for Nonconforming
Structures,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 to read as follows:
The Reviewing Official may Issue a rebuild approval permit only when the
continuance of the structure is determined to be in the public interest and such
structures are:(1)found to be compatible with other existing and potential
use/structures in the general area;or (2)can be made to be compatible with the
application of appropriate conditions.The Community and Economic
Development Administrator shall consider the following factors,when
considering a request for a rebuild approval permit for a nonconforming structure.
In order to grant the permit,he/she shall find that at least three (3)of the
following criteria have been satisfied:
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1. Architectural and/or Historic Significance: The structure represents
a unique regional or national architectural style or an innovation in
architecture because of its style, use of materials, or functional
arrangement, and is one of the few remaining examples of this.
2. Architectural Compatibility with Surrounding Structures: The
nonconforming building or structure was a part of a unified streetscape of
similar structures that is unlikely to be replicated unless the subject
structure is rebuilt per, or similar to, its original plan.
3. Potential of Site for Redevelopment: Redevelopment of the site
with a conforming structure is unlikely either because the size of the
existing lot may be too small to be economical, or because the
characteristics of adjacent permitted uses (that might normally be expected
to expand to such a site) currently might preclude their expansion.
Typically, economic hardship would not be considered for a variance, but
is a consideration here.
4. Condition of Building/Structure: If nonconforming as to the
provisions of the City's Building Code, the building or structure and
surrounding premises have generally been well maintained and is not
considered to be a threat to the public health, welfare, or safety, or it could
be retrofitted so as not to pose such a threat.
5. Departure from Development Regulations: If nonconforming with
the provisions of the City's development regulations, the building or
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structure does not pose a threat to the public health, welfare or safety, or
could be modified so as not to pose such a threat.
SECTION CXXX. Subsection 4-9-150J.3, Occupancy Permit Issuance
Procedure, 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 to read as follows:
Occupancy permits shall be granted consistent with the requirements in RMC
Title 4. Conditions of approval shall be based upon actions to be achieved prior
to issuance of construction permits or building permits. Deferrals of
improvements shall be determined by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator pursuant to RMC 4-9-060.
SECTION CXXXI. Subsection 4-9-190H, Administrative Appeals, 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 to read as
follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have the final
authority to interpret the Master Program for the City of Renton. Where an
application is denied or changed, per subsection E6 of this Section, an applicant
may appeal the decision denying or changing a "substantial development permit"
to the Shoreline Hearings Board for an open record appeal in accordance with
RMC 4-8-110. See RMC 4-8-110H for appeal procedures to the Shoreline
Hearings Board.
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SECTION CXXXII. Subsection 4-9-200M.4, Vested for the Purposes of Zoning,
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 to
read as follows:
4. Vested for the Purposes of Zoning: As long as the development of a phased
project conforms to the approved phasing plan, the zoning regulations in effect at
the time of the original approval shall continue to apply. However, all
construction shall conform to the International Building Code and Uniform Fire
Code regulations in force at the time of building permit application.
SECTION CXXXIII. Subsection 4-9-240F, Waiver of Requirements and Fees, 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 to
read as follows:
Except for sign requirements of RMC 4-8-090, the Community and Economic
Development Administrator may waive specific application requirements
determined to be unnecessary for review of an application. The Administrator
may waive the permit application fee for public service activities and nonprofit
organizations.
SECTION CXXXIV. Subsection 4-9-240G, Application Process and Review
Authority, 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 to read as follows:
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The Community and Economic Development Administrator shall, in consultation
with appropriate City departments, review and decide upon each application for a
temporary use permit. The Administrator may approve, modify, or condition an
application for a temporary use permit.
SECTION CXXXV. Subsection 4-9-240H, Decision Criteria, 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 to read as
follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
approve, modify, or condition an application for a temporary use permit, based on
consideration of the following factors:
1. The temporary use will not be materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare, nor injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity of the temporary use; and
2. Adequate parking facilities and vehicle ingress and egress are
provided to serve the temporary use and any existing uses on the site; and
3. Hours of operation of the temporary use are specified, and would
not adversely impact surrounding uses; and
4. The temporary use will not cause nuisance factors such as noise,
light, or glare which adversely impact surrounding uses; and
5. If applicable, the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way
use permit.
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SECTION CXXXVI. Subsection 4-9-240J.1, General, 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 to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
establish conditions as may be deemed necessary to ensure land use compatibility
and to minimize potential impacts on nearby uses. These include, but are not
limited to, requiring that notice be given to adjacent/abutting property owners
prior to approval, time and frequency of operation, temporary arrangements for
parking and traffic circulation, requirement for screening or enclosure, and
guarantees for site restoration and cleanup following temporary uses.
SECTION CXXXVII. Subsection 4-9-240N, Security, 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 to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee may
require security in conformance with RMC 4-9-060C to assure compliance with
the provisions of the temporary use permit as approved if required. The amount
of the security will be determined by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee, but in no case shall it be less than one thousand dollars
($1,000.00). The security may be used by the City to abate the use and/or
facilities.
SECTION CXXXVIII. Subsection 4-9-2400, Permit Revocation, of Chapter 9,
Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
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of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Revocation of Temporary Use Permit: Should the Community and Economic
Development Administrator or the Administrator's designee determine that
information has been provided to the City which was false, incomplete, or has
changed, such that the decision criteria in subsection H of this Section are
incorrect, false, or have not been met, or the temporary use actually being used is
different than or greater than that applied for, or if the use itself is a nuisance,
unhealthy, unsafe or poses a substantial risk of harm to persons or property, then
the Administrator may revoke the temporary use permit upon ten (10) days'
written notice, unless an emergency exists, in which case the Administrator may
declare such an emergency and immediately revoke the temporary use permit.
SECTION CXXXIX. Subsection 4-9-250B.1.c, Administrative Variances, 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 to
read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall
have the authority to grant variances from the following development standards
when no other permit or approval requires Hearing Examiner Review:
i. Residential Land Uses: Lot width, lot depth, setbacks, allowed
projections into setbacks, and lots coverage. Lot width, lot depth, and
setback variations do not require a variance if the request is part of a
stream daylighting proposal and meets criteria in RMC 4-3-050L; and
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ii. Commercial and Industrial Land Uses: Screening of surface
mounted equipment and screening of roof-mounted equipment.
iii. Proposals Located Within Critical Areas:
(a) Steep Slopes Forty Percent (40%) or Greater and Very
High Landslide Hazards: The construction of one single family
home on a pre-existing platted lot where there is not enough
developable area elsewhere on the site to accommodate building
pads and provide practical off-street parking.
(b) Wetlands:
• Creation/restoration/enhancement ratios: Categories 1
and 2.
• Buffer width reductions not otherwise authorized by
RMC 4-3-050M6e and M6f- Category 3.
• A new or expanded single family residence on an
existing, legal lot, having a regulated Category 3 wetland.
(c) Streams and Lakes: A new or expanded single family
residence on a pre-existing platted lot where there is not enough
developable area elsewhere on the site to accommodate building
pads and provide practical off-street parking, providing reasonable
use of the property.
SECTION CXL. Subsection 4-9-250B.8.e, Records, 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 to read as follows:
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The Department Administrator or designee shall maintain the records of all
variance actions and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration
upon request.
SECTION CXLI. Subsection 4-9-250B.13, Decision Process, 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 to read as follows:
a. The Community and Economic Development Administrator or Designee
Shall Announce Findings and Decisions: Not more than thirty (30) days after the
termination of the proceedings of the public hearing on any variance, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall
announce the Administrator's findings and decision. If a variance is granted, the
record shall show such conditions and limitations in writing as the Administrator
may impose.
b. Notice of Decision of the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or Designee: Following the rendering of a decision on a variance
application, a copy of the written order by the Administrator shall be mailed to the
applicant at the address shown on the application and filed with the Community
and Economic Development Department and to any other person who requests a
copy thereof.
c. Reconsideration: (Reserved)
d. Record of Decision: Whenever a variance is approved by the Community
and Economic Development Administrator or designee, the Department shall
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forthwith make an appropriate record and shall inform the administrative
department having jurisdiction over the matter.
SECTION CXLII. Subsection 4-9-250C.2, Authority for Waiver of Street
Improvements, 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 to read as follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee
may grant waiver of the installation of street improvements subject to the
determination that there is reasonable justification for such waiver.
SECTION CXLIII. Subsection 4-9-250E.1, Authority, 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 to read as follows:
The provisions of this Title are not intended to prevent the use of any material or
method of construction or aquifer protection not specifically prescribed by this
Title, provided any alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the
Public Works Administrator.
SECTION CXLIV. 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 to correct the
definition of"Administrator" to read as follows:
Unless otherwise specified, the Administrator of the Department of Public Works
of the City, or any successor office with responsibility for the management of the
public properties within the City of Renton, or designee.
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SECTION CXLV. 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 correct the
definition of"Building" to read as follows:
BUILDING: As defined by the International Building Code.
BUILDING: (This definition for RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program
Regulations, use only.) Any structure having a roof intended to be used for the
shelter or enclosure of persons, plants, animals or property.
SECTION CXLVI. 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 correct the
definition of"Building Code" to read as follows:
BUILDING CODE: The International Building Code, promulgated by the
International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by this jurisdiction.
SECTION CXLVII. 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 correct the
definition of"Building Official" to read as follows:
BUILDING OFFICIAL: The officer or other person charged with the
administration and enforcement of the IBC and the building-related provisions of
this Title, or his duly authorized deputy.
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SECTION CXLVIII. Section 4-11-060, Definitions F, 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 correction the illustration
of"Floor Area, Gross" as shown in Attachment 'N'.
SECTION CXLIX. Section 4-11-090, Definitions I, 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 add the following
definition of"International Building Code" in alphabetical order:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: The adopted edition of the International
Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION CL. Section 4-11-090, Definitions I, 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 add the following definition of
"International Building Code Standards" in alphabetical order:
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE STANDARDS: The adopted edition of
the International Building Code Standards, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials.
SECTION CLI. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, 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 correct the definition of
"Storage, Outdoor"to read as follows:
STORAGE, OUTDOOR: The outdoor accumulation of material or equipment for
the purpose of sale, rental, use on site, or shipping to other locations. This
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definition excludes hazardous material storage, warehousing and distribution,
vehicle storage, and outdoor retail sales.
SECTION CLII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, 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 correct the definition of
"Street, Collector"to read as follows:
STREET, COLLECTOR:
1. A street providing access with higher traffic volumes than a typical
residential, commercial, or industrial access street. Collector streets are
designated by the Public Works Department.
2. A street classified as a collector street on the City of Renton Arterial Street
Plan.
SECTION CLIII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, 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 correct the definition of
"Street, Residential Access"to read as follows:
STREET, RESIDENTIAL ACCESS:
A non-arterial street providing access to residential land uses, and not designated
as a collector street by the Public Works Department.
SECTION CLIV. Section 4-11-210, Definitions U, 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 delete the definition of
"Uniform Building Code."
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SECTION CLV. Section 4-11-210, Definitions U, 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 delete the definition of
"Uniform Building Code Standards."
SECTION CLVI. Section 4-11-260, Definitions Z, 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 correct the definition of
"Zoning Administrator" to read as follows:
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designated
representative.
SECTION CLVII. Section 5-3-2, Salaries of Appointive Officers, of Chapter
3, Salaries, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The appointive officers shall receive such salaries as are fixed and established by
City of Renton ordinances and such salaries shall be paid in equal semi-monthly
installments unless otherwise determined by the City Council or by State law. For
the purpose of this Section the appointive officers are those appointed by the
Mayor and whose appointment is subject to confirmation by the City Council.
They shall include, among others: Chief Administrative Officer, Finance and
Information Services Administrator, Hearing Examiner, Human Resources and
Risk Management Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Community
Services Administrator, Community and Economic Development Administrator,
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City Attorney, Police and Fire Chief as per applicable civil service laws, and the
City Clerk.
SECTION CLVIII. Subsection A of section 5-12-5, Adult Entertainment
Business License Investigation, of Chapter 12, Adult Entertainment Standards, of Title V
(Finance and Business Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Fire Department and the Department of Community and Economic
Development for reports on compliance with all applicable fire, building and
zoning codes of the City.
SECTION CLIX. Note 3 of subsection 5-19-8A, Location of Facilities, of Chapter
19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any existing electric utilities, cable facilities, or telecommunications
facilities are located underground within a public way of the City, a grantee with
permission to occupy the same public way must also locate its
telecommunications facilities underground unless the telecommunications
provider has obtained a waiver from the Community and Economic Development
Administrator.
SECTION CLX. Subsection 5-19-10A, Limitations on Time of Work, of Chapter
19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business Regulations)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Limitations On Time Of Work: Whenever construction, installation or repair of
any facilities installed, maintained or repaired under this Chapter occurs adjacent
to or within 200 feet of any residential structure, then such construction
installation or repair must be done between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Saturday. No work shall be done on Sunday. These hours may be extended by
the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development
upon a showing of an emergency satisfactory to the Administrator.
SECTION CLXI. Subsection 5-19-1OB, Siting Of Above-Ground Enclosures, of
Chapter 19, Telecommunications Licenses and Franchises, of Title V (Finance and Business
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Siting of Above-Ground Enclosures: Any above-ground enclosure constructed or
installed or any such enclosure replaced or substantially rebuilt (installed) during
the term of any franchise, when adjacent to a single family residence, and such
enclosure on any one face is greater than four feet shall be installed only after
notice and siting of such enclosure pursuant to this Section.
Prior to installation, grantee shall give two notices to the resident(s) of the single
family residence and, if the resident(s) is not the owner, to the owner. The first
notice shall be not more than 30 days or less than ten days prior to installation.
The notice shall identify where the installation is planned in relationship to the
single family residence and identifying relationship and distance to any
distinguishing landmarks and any screening devices installed or intended to be
installed. The notice shall offer the resident(s) and/or owner the opportunity to
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negotiate with the grantee concerning location of the enclosure and include the
name and telephone number of an agent or employee of grantee that will be
available to undertake such negotiations during regular business hours. The
second notice shall be given not more than ten days or less than five days prior to
the installation, but not sooner than five days after the first notice. The second
notice shall contain the same information as the first notice. The Administrator of
the Department of Community and Economic Development or his or her designee
may modify these timeframes upon a showing by the grantee of need unless such
modification would work a substantial hardship on the notice procedure.
The grantee will locate the installation where requested by the resident(s) and/or
owner unless such location would be impracticable or substantially more
expensive than the planned location. If the resident(s) and owner request different
locations, the grantee shall give precedence to the location requested by the
owner.
SECTION CLXII. Section 8-1-2, Definitions, of Chapter 1, Garbage, of Title
VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to correct the definition of"Bulky Waste" to
read as follows:
BULKY WASTE: Large items of solid waste, including but not limited to items
such as furniture; large household appliances, including but not limited to
refrigerators, freezers, ovens, ranges, stoves, dishwashers, water heaters, washing
machines, or clothes dryers; junk vehicles, vehicle hulks or any parts thereof as
defined in RMC 6-1-2, as now worded or hereafter amended; and any other
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oversized solid wastes which would typically not fit into or be permitted for
collection as garbage in garbage cans.
SECTION CLXIII. Section 8-7-4, Designation of Zoned Areas, of Chapter 7,
Noise Level Regulations, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The EDNA (environmental designation for noise abatement) is hereby established
as follows:
A. Residential zones, which shall include RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, R-10,
R-14, RM, RMH, are classified as Class A EDNA.
B. Commercial zones, which shall include CN, CD, CV, CA, CO,
COR, UC-N1, UC-N2, are classified as Class B EDNA.
C. Industrial Zones, which shall include IL, IM, IH, are classified as
Class C EDNA.
SECTION CLXIV. Subsection A of section 9-2-2, Application, of Chapter 2,
Excess Right-of-Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Any person, partnership or corporation desirous of temporarily or permanently
using and occupying unneeded and unused public right-of-way and whose
property directly abuts and adjoins such public right-of-way, may apply to the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or his/her designee to
secure a revocable permit or permanent easement for such use. Such application
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shall include sufficient and specific plans as to the proposed use and any such use
and occupancy shall be in compliance with all of the City's laws and ordinances.
If such application is for a permanent easement, that application shall additionally
include the following:
1. Evidence, such as a title policy, title search or other similar mechanism
showing that the applicant owns the underlying fee to the public right-of-way; or
2. If the applicant is not the owner in fee of the property burdened by the right-
of-way, then a quit claim deed or easement from the fee owner; or
3. In doubtful cases, or where ownership cannot be proved, what title history is
available, and a covenant running with the land holding the City harmless from
any and all later claims for damages, inverse condemnation, injunction or other
action premised upon the City's granting of the permanent easement; or
4. Where the City is the fee owner of the property in question, subsections A.1
through A.3 of this Section shall be satisfied.
SECTION CLXV. Section 9-2-3, Standards of Review, of Chapter 2, Excess
Right-of-Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. Revocable Permits: Prior to the issuance of any revocable permit, the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall find and
determine that the City has no foreseeable use or need for such excess or unused
public right-of-way for the period of time of the permit.
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B. Permanent Easements: Prior to the issuance of any permanent easement,
Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall review
the application and determine that the easement is the minimum that will be
necessary, that the easement will not negatively affect the current or anticipated
future use of the right-of-way, and that the public good, in balance, is furthered by
such easement. The easement is intended to allow granting of minor easements
for eave overhangs, foundation footings, or similar minor uses when approved by
the Administrator, when the structures are deemed to be of significant benefit to
the City. Such permanent easement shall be limited to no more than three feet in
width for underground structures such as foundation footings, and no more than
eight feet in width for structures above ground such as eave overhangs or bay
windows. In no case shall aboveground structures be less than 14 feet from
ground elevation, nor shall they extend over the surface of a paved street, but shall
be limited to over sidewalks, alleys, landscape areas, or unimproved areas.
C. Vacation Of Right-Of-Way: If the subject right-of-way will not be
necessary for future public use, then the applicant should be encouraged to apply
for a vacation of the right-of-way. The application for use of right-of-way shall
be tabled until the applicant refuses to apply for vacation or the vacation is denied
by the City Council. If the vacation is granted, the application for use shall be
dismissed.
D. Authority and Conditions: The Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee shall further have the right to imposed such conditions
or terms as may appear reasonable under the circumstances in order to protect the
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public safety, welfare, general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area. The
Administrator shall likewise have the authority to deny the permit should it find
that it is not in the public interest, and will not further the public safety, welfare,
general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area.
SECTION CLXVI. Section 9-2-4, Fee Determined, of Chapter 2, Excess Right-
of-Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
When an application is approved, the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee shall determine a nonrefundable fee as established by
ordinance for the temporary use of the right-of-way or granting of a permanent
easement. The fee shall be as stipulated in RMC 4-1-180E.
SECTION CLXVII. Subsection 9-2-5B, Insurance Required, of Chapter 2,
Excess Right-of-Way Use, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Insurance Required: Any easement applicant under this Section or any permittee
shall provide, prior to the issuance or grant of any such revocable permit or
permanent easement, sufficient public liability and property damage insurance
with limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000.00/$300,000.00) on account of public liability and not less than
fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) on account of property damage. Copies of
such insurance policy or policies shall be furnished unto the City with a special
endorsement in favor of the City. Upon showing of a hardship and at the
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discretion of the Community and Economic Development Administrator or
his/her designee, the insurance requirements may be reduced or waived for single-
family or two-family residential applications. For municipalities or utilities that
are self insured, there may be substituted a statement of self insurance showing
the ability to answer for damages in the amounts stated in this paragraph.
SECTION CLXVIII. Section 9-5-2, Application, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's
Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Application for a latecomer's agreement shall be made thirty (30) days prior to
issuance of the construction permit. Application may be by letter to the Mayor
and City Council requesting a latecomer's agreement, or upon forms prepared by
the Public Works Department. Any application for a latecomer's agreement shall
contain the following information:
A. Legal description of applicant's property.
B. Legal description of the benefited properties.
C. Vicinity maps of applicant's property, benefiting properties and the
location of the improvement.
D. Estimated cost data and inventory for the improvements.
E. Proposed pro rata share of the cost of the improvement to be borne
by the benefiting properties, and a proposed method of assessment of that
pro rata share to the individual benefitting properties.
F. Payment of full amount of nonrefundable processing fee pursuant
to RMC 4-1-180A.
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SECTION CLXIX. Section 9-5-3, Preliminary Notice of Latecomer's
Agreement and Appeal Rights, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways
and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Department shall determine the preliminary latecomer's area
boundaries and draft the legal description of the latecomer's boundary and a
preliminary latecomer's boundary map. The City Clerk shall mail a notice to all
owners of record of property within the latecomer's boundary and to the
developer or holder of the latecomer's agreement. The notice shall include an
approximation of the preliminary assessment, the proposed latecomer's boundary
map and the description of the property owners' rights and option to participate in
the latecomer's agreement. This preliminary notice form will not be recorded
with King County. The property owners may, upon payment of the seventy five
dollar ($75.00) appeal fee, request an appeal hearing before the City Council
within twenty (20) days of the mailing. Appeals must adhere to the criteria
established under Section 9-5-5C of this Chapter but will be limited to the issue of
whether or not a specific property should be included in the latecomer's area. The
City Council, by ordinance or voice vote may delegate the Hearing Examiner or
other hearing officer to hold the requisite public hearing and establish a record,
together with a recommendation for the City Council. The City Council's ruling
is determinative and final.
SECTION CLXX. Subsection 9-5-5A, Preparation of Proposed Final
Assessment Roll, of Chapter 5, Latecomer's Agreements, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property)
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of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Preparation of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction, the
Public Works Department shall prepare a final proposed latecomer's agreement
which will include a legal description and a map of the latecomer's boundary.
The cost of the improvements will be spread among the property owners based
upon their pro rata share of said costs. The costs will become payable upon the
issuance of a City permit authorizing the benefitting property owner(s) to
construct improvements that would allow the user(s) property to derive direct
benefit from these facilities. The method of assessment to be used will be one or
more of the following methods, unless otherwise approved or directed by the City
Council:
1. Front foot method;
2. Zone front foot method.
3. Square footage method.
4. Trip generation(traffic) method.
5. Other equitable method, as determined by the City.
6. Any combination of the above methods.
The method(s) used and the dollar amount(s) will be included in the final
latecomer's agreement.
SECTION CLXXI. Section 9-8-10, Permit Required, of Chapter 8, Sidewalk
Construction, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Any person desiring to change or relocate any sidewalk in front of and abutting
their property shall make application in writing to the Department of Community
and Economic Development of the City and such application shall contain, among
others, the exact location of such proposed change or relocation, the location of
any new sidewalk to be laid and the connection and location of other sidewalks
upon such street; no change or relocation of any sidewalk shall be made until the
issuance of an appropriate permit therefor.
SECTION CLXXII. Section 9-9-3, City Council to Authorize Closing, of
Chapter 9, Street Closure, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Notices herein provided shall be given pursuant to a resolution of the Council and
be in the name of the City of Renton, signed by the responsible Department
Administrator or designee; provided, however, that in case of any emergency such
streets shall be closed upon the posting of notice of the closing thereof, signed by
the Administrator or designee without any action on the part of the Council; and
further provided, that in the case of a closure of one day or less, such streets shall
be closed upon the posting of notice of the closing thereof, signed by the
Administrator or designee without any action on the part of the Council.
SECTION CLXXIII. Section 9-9-4, Emergency Closing, of Chapter 9, Street
Closure, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
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In cases of emergency, the Council or Responsible Official may, without
publication or delay, close any such street or avenue or part thereof temporarily
by posting notices at each end of and at all crossroads or streets and all roads or
streets leading into or out from any street or avenue or part thereof to be
temporarily closed. In all emergency cases, as herein provided, the orders of the
Council or the Responsible Official shall be immediately effective.
SECTION CLXXIV. Section 9-10-1, Permission Required, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to construct,
cut up, dig up, undermine, break, excavate, tunnel or in any way disturb or
obstruct any street, alley or any street pavement, street curb, sidewalk, driveway
or improvement in the City without first having obtained written permission as
herein provided; provided, however, that in case of an emergency occurring
outside the regular office hours whenever an immediate excavation may be
necessary for the protection of life or private property, such matter shall be
reported immediately to the Department of Community and Economic
Development of the City, who may thereupon grant permission to make the
necessary excavation upon the express condition that an application for a permit
be made in the manner herein provided, on or before noon of the next following
business day.
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SECTION CLXXV. Section 9-10-2, Condition of Permit, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Department of Community and Economic Development shall grant such
permit only upon compliance with the following terms and conditions:
A. The party requesting such permit shall make application in writing and
simultaneously therewith file with the City's Department of Community and
Economic Development a plat or sketch drawn to scale showing the location and
plan of the construction, excavation, cutting or other work desired to be done, and
the street, alley or place to be so used, together with a full description of the
nature of the work. The City's Department of Community and Economic
Development shall thereupon examine such application and upon approval thereof
and the filing of a proper performance bond, as hereinbelow set forth, the
Department of Community and Economic Development shall thereupon issue a
permit.
B. Such permit shall specify the place where such acts are to be performed
and done together with a description of the proposed work to be done under such
permit; the length of time allowed for the completion thereof; the permittee shall
further be required to replace, to its former condition, whatever portion of the
street, sidewalk, driveway, alley, pavement, curb or improvement that may have
been disturbed or affected in any way during such work, and such permit may
further specify whether the City elects to do the work of restoring the surface as
hereinafter provided.
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C. The acts and work permitted under such permit, and the restoration to its
former condition of such street, alley, pavement, curb or improvement, shall at all
times be performed under the supervision and control of the authorized
representative of the Department of Community and Economic Development, but
at the sole cost and expense of the permittee.
D. In making any excavation, cut or break in any public street, sidewalk,
alley or like improvement, the materials thus excavated from the trenches thereof
not otherwise suitable for backfilling shall be disposed of as directed by the
Community and Economic Development Administrator or authorized
representative. All such excavations shall be backfilled with approved materials
and shall be compacted by water or mechanical tamping.
E. The maximum length of any open trench during such work shall at no time
exceed two hundred (200) lineal feet, except when otherwise granted by special
written permission from the Department of Community and Economic
Development.
F. All existing storm sewer facilities and outer utilities that are moved or
disconnected during such work shall be replaced immediately as directed. A
concrete saw shall be used to cut all pavement so as to produce a reasonable
square and true edge without spalling or cracking into adjacent pavement.
G. If the Department of Community and Economic Development so elects,
all excavated materials within the street right-of-way shall be removed and
disposed of and planks and saddles placed over trenches so as to provide safe and
adequate passage for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all times.
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H. In excavating any such public street, avenue, curb, alley, sidewalk or like
improvement, the surface material and earth removed must be kept separate and
deposited in a manner that will occasion the least inconvenience to or interference
with the public, with adequate provision for proper surface drainage and safe
passage for the traveling public. Such surface or pavement, after refilling, shall be
placed in as good condition and wear as it existed immediately prior to the
excavations. If the permittee shall fail to complete such work and restore such
street, sidewalk, driveway, alley, pavement, curb or like improvement before the
expiration of the time fixed by such permit, the Department of Community and
Economic Development shall, if it deems it advisable, cause such work to be done
by the City or any other party in order to return such street, sidewalk, driveway,
alley, pavement, curb, improvement or place to its original and proper condition
as it existed immediately prior to such excavation; in such case the permittee shall
be liable unto the City for any and all work performed and the City shall have the
right to proceed against the performance bond filed by said permittee as herein
provided. In addition, the City shall have a right of action against such permittee
for all fees, expenses and costs paid out and incurred in connection with such
work, not otherwise covered by said bond, or the City may elect to proceed
against such permittee directly for all of said work as the City may elect.
I. The permittee as a further condition to the issuance of such permit shall
warrant and guarantee unto the City the work performed and the restoration of the
premises for a period of one year from the date of completion of such work.
When a permit is issued for the excavation for the purpose of installing,
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maintaining, repairing, or replacing any underground utility within a street, alley
or public place, to private property for use of such utility thereon, the permittee or
the owner of the premises if the permittee is a person other than the owner, shall
further agree, in the application for any such permit, that if the structure or facility
on any private property to which the utility is introduced or furnished by the
service line shall thereafter cease to be occupied or shall no longer be used or
useful, the permittee and each of its successors and assigns will, upon any such
occurrence, cut and cap the service line to prevent further service of utility to the
structure or facilities, or, upon written demand of the Department of Community
and Economic Development, take such similar action. Upon completion of such
work, including the capping of utility, the same shall be reported to the
Department of Community and Economic Development in writing. Permittee
agrees, whenever possible, to notify the City in writing whenever any such
structure or facility has ceased to be serviced by the utility or has otherwise
discontinued or abandoned the use thereof
J. The Department of Community and Economic Development shall have
the right to elect, and to specify such election on the permit to be issued, that the
refilling of all trenches made in a public street, alley or highway, and the repaving
or resurfacing thereof, may be done by the City and any and all cost and expenses
in connection therewith to be charged to and paid by the permittee and/or the
sureties of his performance bond. Such bond shall be in an amount not less than
the anticipated cost of the work to be done or minimum of one thousand dollars
($1,000.00). The City may also demand an adequate cash sum as security to cover
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such estimated cost at the time of issuing such permit.
SECTION CLXXVI. Section 9-10-4, Permittee Liable, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The permittee shall notify the Department of Community and Economic
Development and the Police Department when such excavation is to take place
and for what duration. Immediately upon completion of the acts or work allowed
under such permit, written notice thereof shall be given to the Department of
Community and Economic Development by the permittee. Any delay after such
completion in giving such written notice to the Department of Community and
Economic Development shall render the permittee liable, as well as the surety on
his bond, in a sum of not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) for each day of
any such delay.
SECTION CLXXVII. Section 9-10-5, Bond Required, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The applicant for any such permit, prior to the issuance thereof as herein provided
shall execute and deliver unto the City and file with its Department of Community
and Economic Development a performance bond in such amount as shall be fixed
by the Department of Community and Economic Development with sureties to be
approved by the Department of Community and Economic Development; a three
hundred fifty dollar ($350.00) cash bond may be posted with the Department of
Community and Economic Development for curbs, sidewalks and driveways less
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than thirty five feet (35') in length which have been in existence as accepted City
street improvements for a period of more than three (3) years and a five hundred
dollar ($500.00) cash bond may be posted with the Department of Community
and Economic Development for curbs, sidewalks and driveways less than thirty
five feet (35') in length, which have been in existence as accepted street
improvements less than three (3) years. However, in the case of a single-family
residence, in which the owner resides and has resided for two (2) years previous
to application for a curb cut permit, then in any such case the amount of the cash
bond shall be set at one hundred dollars ($100.00). The said cash bond will be
returned to applicant when work is accepted by the City, less any sum due City
under the terms of this Ordinance. For work over thirty five feet (35') in length
the bond shall be in an amount not less than the anticipated cost of the work to be
done or a minimum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Such bond or any
additional bond and/or separate liability insurance coverage, with limits of not
less than one hundred thousand dollars/three hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00/$300,000.00) for public liability and not less than fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000.00) for property damage shall also provide that the applicant will
keep and save the City harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, judgments,
loss, damages and expenses arising from any acts which said permittee may do
under the permit, or which may be done by any of his agents, servants,
representatives or employees in excavating or disturbing any such alley, street,
pavement, curb or improvement, or by reason of the violation of any of the
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provisions of this Chapter; and to otherwise fully warrant the work and acts
required hereunder for a period of one year.
SECTION CLXXVIII. Section 9-10-6, Safety Devices and Barriers Required, of
Chapter 10, Street Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
In case any public street, alley, pavement, curb, sidewalk or like improvement
shall be dug up, excavated, undermined, cut or disturbed, the permittee shall cause
to be erected and distributed, and at all times maintained throughout such
excavation work, such barriers, lights, signs, flagmen and other safety devices as
may be required by the Department of Community and Economic Development
and the Police Department of the City, and in accordance with WISHA standards,
and failure to do so shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
SECTION CLXXIX. Section 9-10-8, Stop Orders, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever any work is being done in an unsafe manner or contrary to the
provisions of this Chapter, the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development may order the work stopped by notice in writing
served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done. Any
such person shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Administrator
to proceed with the work. Any and all conditions deemed unsafe shall be
corrected or removed immediately at the contractor's expense.
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SECTION CLXXX. Subsection 9-10-11C, Application, of Chapter 10, Street
Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Application: The following standards in this Section shall be followed when
doing trench or excavation work within the paved portion of any City of Renton
right-of-way. Modifications or exemptions to these standards may be authorized
by the Community and Economic Development Administrator, or authorized
representative, upon written request by the permittee, the permittee's contractor or
engineer, and demonstration of an equivalent alternative.
SECTION CLXXXI. Section 9-10-12, Violations and Penalties, of Chapter 10,
Street Excavations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to construct, alter, repair,
remove or improve any facility located on public right-of-way without the
required permits or authorization of the Community and Economic Development
Administrator or his duly authorized representative. Unless otherwise specified,
violations of this Chapter are misdemeanors subject to RMC 1-3-1.
SECTION CLXXXII. Section 9-11-3, System of Numbering, of Chapter 11,
Street Grid System, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Addresses shall be assigned by the Department of Community and Economic
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Development according to the following criteria:
A. Numbering from north to south shall progressively increase from the 100
block south of Airport Way; from south to north shall progressively increase from
the 50 block north from Airport Way.
B. Numbering from east to west, and west to east shall progressively increase
from the 50 block bound by Hardie and Rainier Avenues.
C. Along all avenues, or roadways, running northerly and southerly, those
lots on the easterly side thereof shall take even numbers, and those lots on the
westerly side thereof shall take odd numbers. Along all streets, or roadways,
running easterly and westerly, those lots on the northerly side thereof shall take
even numbers and those lots on the southerly side thereof shall take odd numbers.
D. In the case of a winding or curvilinear roadway, such roadway shall be
designated as an avenue, street, drive, lane, road, court, or circle, and, the
predominant direction either north-south or east-west determined. In such case the
odd-even address convention shall be applied consistently along the entire length
of the roadway.
E. Each block or equivalent is allotted one hundred (100) numbers in
sequence on each street or avenue based upon the City grid system established
herein, except between South 6th Street and North 12th Street within which
boundaries each block is allotted fifty (50) numbers in sequence. Despite the grid
system, the numbering will begin at the actual roadway intersections as
constructed.
F. Approved numbers or addresses as issued by the Department of
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Community and Economic Development shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the roadway
fronting the property, or in a location approved by the Fire Chief Said numbers
shall contrast with their background.
G. All numbers placed on buildings shall be block style. Numbers placed on
single-family residential dwellings shall be a minimum of four inches (4") in
height. Numbers for multi-family residential, neighborhood commercial or small
business structures with fifty foot (50') or less setback shall be a minimum of six
inches (6") in height; and for such structures with more than fifty foot (50')
setback, numbers shall be from eight to twelve inches (8" to 12") in height.
Numbers for large commercial or industrial structures with one hundred foot
(100') or less setback shall be a minimum of eighteen inches (18") in height; and
for such structures with more than one hundred foot (100') setback, numbers shall
be a minimum of twenty four inches (24") in height.
Whenever a building is situated more than fifty feet (50') from the road, or
when the view of the building is blocked, the number shall be conspicuously
placed on a post, gate, fence, tree, etc. This placement must be somewhere in an
arc within thirty feet (30') from where the center of the driveway or access meets
the road. It shall be posted in such a way so that the address placard is parallel
with the main roadway or visible when accessing from either direction. It shall be
at a height of between four (4') and six feet (6') from the level of the road. On
roads that may be accessed from only one direction, the placard may be posted
perpendicular to the main roadway in such way that it is clearly visible when
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being approached by emergency responders. Addressable entities other than
buildings, such as recreational lots or standalone utility sites, shall display the
address at the access or driveway in the same manner as a building located more
than fifty feet (50') from a roadway.
SECTION CLXXXIII. Subsection B of section 9-11-6, Annexations, of Chapter
11, Street Grid System, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
In the event of a street name change, staff assigned by the Community and
Economic Development Administrator shall immediately notify all property
owners, utilities, the U.S. Postmaster, police, fire, and emergency services of the
changes. Property owners shall be notified of additional requirements to change
structure address numbers to conform with this Code.
SECTION CLXXXIV. Subsection A of section 9-14-3, Hearing, Notice Required,
of Chapter 14, Vacations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
After verification of the petition by the Public Works Administrator or duly
authorized representative, the City Council shall by resolution fix the time for the
hearing on such petition, which time shall not be more than sixty (60) days nor
less than twenty (20) days after the passage of such resolution. Notice thereof
shall be given as provided for by RCW 35.79.020. Additional notice shall be
required for vacation petitions of a developed street. Notice shall be mailed to all
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property owners within a radius of three hundred feet (300') of the proposed
vacation area. The hearing shall be held before the City Council as provided for in
RCW 35.79.020, as amended.
SECTION CLXXXV. Subsection E of section 9-14-10, Administrative Procedure
for Right-of-Way Vacations, of Chapter 14, Vacations, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property)
of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Public Works Administrator reviews and approves final report.
SECTION CLXXXVI. Section 9-15-2, Notice to Destroy, of Chapter 15, Weeds
and Noxious Matter, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator, or his duly
authorized representative, is hereby authorized and directed to notify, in writing,
the owner or occupant of any such lot, place or area within the City, or the agent
of such owner and if the owner cannot be located, then the occupant of such
property, to cut, destroy and/or remove any such weeds or deleterious, unhealthful
growth or other noxious matter found growing, lying or located on such owner's
or occupant's property and thereupon such matter shall be removed by such owner
or occupant within thirty (30) days from the date of such notice. In the event of
any growth, vegetation, hedge, fence, tree or other obstruction encroaching upon
any public right-of-way as hereinabove specified, a like prior notice shall be given
unto such owner or occupant and the removal of such encroachment shall likewise
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be completed within thirty (30) days thereof Such notice shall be either in person
or by certified mail addressed to said owner, occupant or agent of said owner at
his last known mailing address.
SECTION CLXXXVII. Section 9-15-4, Action Upon Noncompliance, of Chapter
15, Weeds and Noxious Matter, of Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Upon the failure, neglect or refusal of any owner, occupant or agent so notified to
cut, destroy and/or remove weeds, noxious or deleterious, unhealthful growth or
other noxious matter growing, lying or located upon such property, or any hedge,
tree, fence or similar vegetation encroaching upon any public right-of-way,
including alleys, sidewalks, streets or walkways abutting same, within thirty (30)
days after receipt of such written notice as provided for in the above Section, or
within fifteen (15) days after date of such notice in the event that same is returned
to the City because of its inability to make delivery thereof, providing the same
was properly addressed to the last known mailing address of such owner,
occupant or agent, then in any such case, the Administrator of the Department of
Community and Economic Development or his duly authorized representative is
hereby authorized and directed to cause such cutting, destroying and/or removal
of such matter, as hereinabove described, or to have same done by any third party
or to order the removal thereof by City forces.
SECTION CLXXXVIII. Subsection 9-16-8A, Preparation Of Proposed Final
Assessment Roll, of Chapter 16, Special Assessment Districts, of Title IX (Public Ways and
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Property) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Preparation Of Proposed Final Assessment Roll: Following construction the
Public Works Department shall prepare a final special assessment district
ordinance which will include a legal description and a map of the district
boundary. The cost of the improvements will be spread among the property
owners based upon their pro rata share of said costs. The method of assessment to
be used will be one of or a combination of the following methods, unless
otherwise approved or directed by the City Council:
1. Front foot method.
2. Zone front foot method.
3. Square footage method.
4. Per unit method.
5. Trip generation (traffic) method.
6. Other equitable method, as determined by the City.
7. Any combination of the above methods.
The method(s) used and the dollar amount(s) will be included in the final
special assessment district ordinance.
SECTION CLXXXIX. Section 10-8-3, Erection of Signs, of Chapter 8, One-Way
Streets and Alleys, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Public Works Administrator is authorized and directed to establish from time
to time appropriate regulations pursuant hereto, for control, travel, parking,
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crossings, speeds and uses of said one-way streets, and to erect signs, place
markings and signals on said streets as may be found appropriate and necessary
for such control purposes. Upon these designated streets and parts of streets,
vehicular traffic shall move only in the indicated direction and signs indicating the
direction of traffic shall be erected and maintained at each intersection where
movement in the opposite direction is prohibited hereunder.
SECTION CXC. Note 4 of subsection 10-10-4H, Permit Parking, of Chapter 10,
Parking Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Permit parking may require a specific permit for a particular area. A person
seeking a permit for parking in a designated area for permit parking must register
with the City as follows: City employees register with the Personnel Department;
residents register with the Development Services Division of the Department of
Community and Economic Development. Obtaining a permit by any other means
shall be an infraction.
SECTION CXCI. Subsection B of section 10-10-5, Stopping, Standing and Parking
of Transit Coaches and Taxicabs Regulated, of Chapter 10, Parking Regulations, of Title X
(Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
The operator of a transit coach shall not stop same upon any street or public
property at any place for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or
baggage other than that at a public carrier zone or stop so designated as provided
herein, except in case of emergency. Under special circumstances, exemption
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from Section 10-10-5B may be granted by written approval by the Public Works
Department.
This provision does not apply to the operation of paratransit services that
have obtained the authority to operate within the City by registration with the
Public Works Department.
SECTION CXCII. Section 10-10-6, Signs and/or Markings Required, of Chapter 10,
Parking Regulations, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Whenever by this Chapter or any amendments thereto, or by order of the Public
Works Administrator, there is imposed a particular parking time limit or parking
restriction or prohibition on any particular street or public property, or in any
particular district, it shall be the duty of the Public Works Administrator to erect
appropriate signs and/or markings giving notice thereof, and no regulation shall
be effective unless said signs are erected and in place at the time of any alleged
offense; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to any parking
restriction or prohibition that is enforced through the city; and this provision shall
not require the sign posting of a fire hydrant, railroad crossing, crosswalk,
intersection, travel lane, driveway, bridge, tunnel, cross-hashed barrier or multiple
laned street on which curb parking is not specifically authorized by appropriate
markings.
A. Number of Signs Required: The number of signs shall be determined on
the basis of sight distance impairment.
B. Painted Curbs Required: With exception of fire hydrants, painted curb
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markings shall not be utilized except in conjunction with appropriate signs.
1. The curbs of all areas designated as fire zones shall be painted red.
2. The curbs of all areas designated as prohibited parking zones or areas and
the location of fire hydrants may be painted red.
3. The curbs of all areas designated as loading zones and school bus zones
shall be painted yellow.
4. The curbs of all areas designated as public carrier zones or stops shall be
painted in alternating strips of red and yellow.
SECTION CXCIII. Section 10-13-4, Responsible City of Renton Agency, of
Chapter 13, Commute Trip Reduction, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
The City agency responsible for implementing this Chapter, the CTR Plan, and
the City CTR Program is the Public Works Department through the Administrator
or his/her designee who is hereby given authority necessary to carry out
administrative responsibilities itemized in, and referenced by this Chapter.
SECTION CXCIV. Section 10-13-7, Record Keeping, of Chapter 13, Commute
Trip Reduction, of Title X (Traffic) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington," is hereby amended to read as follows:
Affected employers shall maintain all records required by the Public Works
Department for the duration of the CTR Chapter.
SECTION CXCV. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,
approval, and thirty (30) days after its publication.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of March , 2009.
Oa1-
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2nd day of March , 2009.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 3/6/2009 (summary)
ORD:1536:1/28/09
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ATTACHMENT A
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES: RC R- R- R- RMH R- R- RM IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC- UC-
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ATTACHMENT B ORDINANCE NO. 5450
RC R-1 R-4 R-8
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum Building 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. for standard roof. 2 30 ft.
Height and Number of stories and 35 ft. for roofs
Stories,except for uses having a pitch greater than
having a"Public Suffix" 3/12.
(P)designation9
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4-140G. See See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-
Wireless Communication RMC 140G.
Facilities 4-4-
140G.
Maximum Building Lots 5 acres or more: 35% Lots greater than 5,000 Lots greater
Coverage (Including 2%. An additional 5% sq. ft.: 35%or 2,500 sq. ft., than 5,000 sq.
primary and accessory of the total may be used whichever is greater. ft.: 35%or 2,500
buildings) for agricultural Lots 5,000 sq. ft. or less: sq. ft., whichever
buildings. 50%. is greater.
Lots 10,000 sq. ft. to 5 Lots 5,000 sq.
acres: 15%. On lots ft.or less: 50%.
greater than 1 acre,an
additional 5%of the
total area may be used
for agricultural
buildings.
Lots 10,000 sq. ft.or
less: 35%
Vertical Facade All dwelling units shall
Modulation provide vertical facade
modulation at least every
twenty horizontal feet(20'),
including front, side and
rear facades when visible
from a street.
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RC R-1 R-4 R-8
HEIGHT
Maximum Building Height Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory
and Number of Stories, structures- 15 ft. structures- 15 ft. structures- 15 ft. structures- 15 ft.
except for uses having a Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry
"Public Suffix"(P) or agricultural or agricultural or agricultural or agricultural
designation''9 related structures- related structures- related structures- related structures-
30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.
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NEW PARK INDIVIDUAL DETACHED ACCESSORY
Development or MANUFACTURED STRUCTURESS
Redevelopment HOME SPACES
Primary and Attached
Accessory Structures
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum Building Height 30 ft. 30 ft. 15 ft.
and Maximum Number of
Stories
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4- See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-140G.
Wireless Communication 140G.
Facilities
Maximum Building NA 60% The building coverage of the
Coverage(Including the primary residential structure
primary manufactured home along with all accessory
and all enclosed accessory buildings shall not exceed the
structures and required deck maximum building coverage of
or patio.) this Zoning District.
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R-10 R-14 RM
DENSITY(Net Density in Dwelling Units Per Net Acre)
Minimum For parcels over'A gross 10 units per net acre. 4'13 For any subdivision,
Housing Density 4' acre: 4 units per net acre Minimum density requirements and/or development: 4'13
13 for any subdivision or shall not apply to the renovation "U" suffix: 1°25 units per
development.4'13 of an existing structure. net acre.
Minimum density "T" suffix: 1°14 units per
requirements shall not net acre.
apply to: a)the renovation "F" suffix: 10 units per
or conversion of an net acre.
existing structure,or b)the
subdivision, and/or Minimum density
development of a legal lot requirements shall not
'/2 gross acre or less in size apply to the renovation or
as of March 1, 1995. conversion of an existing
structure.
Maximum For developments or For developments or For any subdivision,
Housing Density subdivisions including subdivisions: 14 dwelling units and/or development: 4
attached or semi-attached per net acre,except that density "U"suffix: 75 units per
dwellings: 10 dwelling of up to 18 dwelling units per net acre. 10,24
units per net acre.4 acre may be permitted subject to "T" suffix:35 units per
conditions in RMC 4-9-065, net acre. 1°
Density Bonus Review.4 "F" suffix: 20 units per
Affordable housing bonus: Up net acre.
to 30 dwelling units per acre may
be permitted on parcels a
minimum of two acres in size if
50%or more of the proposed
dwelling units are affordable to
low income households with
incomes at or below 50%of the
area median income.
PLATS OR SHADOW PLATS
General Uses shall be developed on All Uses: NA
a"legal lot." For the Uses may be developed on
purposes of this subsection, either: a)properties which are
"legal lot"means: platted through the subdivision
• a lot created process;or b)properties which
through the are to remain unplatted.
subdivision For properties which are to
process, or remain unplatted,the
• created through development application shall be
another accompanied by a shadow plat
mechanism which and, if applicable,phasing or
creates individual land reserve plan. For purposes
title for the of this zone,"lot"shall mean
residential legal platted lot and/or equivalent
building and any shadow platted land area. IS
associated private Covenant shall be filed as part of
yards. a final plat in order to address the
If title is created through density and unit mix
another mechanism other requirements of the zone.
than a subdivision,the
development application
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shall be accompanied by a
shadow plat and, if
applicable,phasing or land
reserve plan.18
Covenants shall be filed as
part of a final plat in order
to address the density and
unit mix requirements of
the zone.
DWELLING UNIT MIX
General Existing development: A minimum of 50%to a NA
None required. maximum of 100%of permitted
For parcels which are a units shall consist of detached,
maximum size of 1/2 acre semi-attached or up to 3
as of the effective date consecutively attached
hereof(March 1, 1995): townhouses. Up to 4 townhouse
None required. units may be consecutively
Full subdivisions and/or attached if provisions of RMC 4-
development on parcels 9-065, Density Bonus Review,
greater than 1/2 acre, are met.
excluding short plats: A A maximum of 50%of the
minimum of 50%to a permitted units in a project may
maximum of 100%of consist of:
detached or semi-attached • 4 to 6 consecutively
dwelling units. A attached townhouses;
minimum of one detached • Flats;
or semi-attached dwelling • Townhouses/flats in
unit must be provided for one structure.
each attached dwelling unit Provided that buildings shall not
(e.g.townhouse or flat) exceed 6 dwelling units per
created within a proposed structure,except as provided in
development. A maximum RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus
of 4 units may be Review
consecutively attached.4
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
General Only 1 residential building 1 residential structure and NA
(e.g.,detached dwelling, associated accessory buildings
semi-attached dwelling, for that structure shall be
townhouse, flat, etc.)with permitted per lot, except for
a maximum of 4 residential residential buildings legally
units and associated existing at the date of adoption of
accessory structures for this Section."
that building shall be
permitted on a legal lot
except for residential
buildings legally existing at
the effective date hereof.
For purposes of this
subsection,"legal lot"
means a lot created through
the subdivision process,or
through another
mechanism which creates
individual title for the
residential building and
any associated private
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yards(e.g.,condominium).
4
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size Density requirements shall Residential Uses: None
for lots created take precedence over the Detached of semi-attached
after July I1, 1993 following minimum lot units: 5,000 sq. ft.
size standards. Up to 3 Townhouse Units
For parcels which exceed Consecutively Attached:
'/2 acre in size: Attached exterior/end unit: 2,500
Detached and semi- sq. ft.
attached dwelling units: Attached interior/middle unit:
3,000 sq. ft.per dwelling 2,000 sq. ft.
unit. Greater than 3 Townhouse
2 flats: 5,000 sq. ft.per Units Consecutively Attached;
structure. Flats; Townhouse/Flat
3 flats: 7.500 sq. ft. per Combinations:
structure. Attached exterior/end townhouse
4 flats: 10,000 sq. ft.per unit:2,000 sq. ft.
structure. Attached interior/middle
For parcels that are 1/2 townhouse unit: 1,800 sq. ft.
acre or less in size as of Commercial or Civic Uses:
March 1, 1995: No None.
minimum lot size
requirement when they are
subsequently subdivided.
Density requirements shall
apply.
Minimum Lot Detached or semi- Residential Uses: "T" suffix: 14 ft.
Width for lots attached dwellings: Detached or semi-attached: 30 All other suffixes: 50 ft.
created after July Interior lots: 30 ft. ft.
11, 1993 Corner lots: 40 ft. Up to 3 Townhouse Units
Townhouses: 20 ft. 19 Consecutively Attached:
Flats: 50 ft. Attached exterior/end townhouse
unit: 25 ft.
Attached interior/middle
townhouse unit: 20 ft.
Greater than 3 Townhouse
Units Consecutively Attached;
Flats; Townhouse/Flat
Combinations:
Attached exterior/interior
townhouse unit: 20 ft.
Flats: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot 55 ft. 19 Residential Uses: 65 ft.
Depth for lots Detached or semi-attached: 50
created after July ft.
11, 1993 Up to 3 Townhouse Units
Consecutively Attached:
Attached interior/exterior
townhouse unit: 45 ft.
Greater than 3 Townhouse
Units Consecutively Attached;
Flats; Townhouse/Flat
Combinations:
Attached exterior/interior
townhouse unit:40 ft.
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Flats: 35 ft.
SETBACKS8
Minimum Front Along streets existing as Residential Uses: "U" suffix: 5 ft. 1'2
Yard of March 1, 1995: 20 fl 9' Detached and semi-attached "T"suffix:5 ft.
20 units with parking access "F"suffix: 20 ft.
Along streets created provided from the front: 10 ft.
after March 1, 1995: 10 for the primary structure and 20
ft. for the primary structure ft. for attached or detached
and 20 ft. for attached garage unit.20
garages which access from Detached and semi-attached
the front yard street(s). 20 units with parking access
provided from the rear via
street or alley: 10 ft. 20
Attached units,and their
accessory structures with
parking provided from the
front:
10 ft. for the primary structure
and 20 ft. for the attached or
detached garage unit.20
Attached units,and their
accessory structures with
parking provided from the
rear via street or alley: 10 ft.20
Commercial or Civic Uses:
10 ft.—except when abutting 15
or adjacent 14 to residential
development then 15 ft. 20
Minimum Side 10 ft. for a primary Residential Uses: "U" and "T"suffixes and
Yard Along a structure, and 20 ft. for 10 ft. for a primary structure, and on all previously existing
Street attached garages which 18 ft. for attached garages which platted lots which are 50
access from the side yard access from the side yard street. ft. or less in width: 10 ft.
street.20 20 All other suffixes with
lots over 50 ft. in width:
20 ft.
Minimum Side Detached dwellings: 5 ft. Residential Uses: "T"suffix-Attached
Yard 3'20 Detached and semi-attached Units: A minimum of 3 ft.
Semi-attached and primary structures: 5 ft.20 for the unattached sides(s)
Attached Units: 5 ft. for Attached townhouses, flats and of the structure. 0 ft. for
the unattached side(s)of their accessory structures: 5 ft. the attached side(s).
the structure. 0 ft. for the on both sides. 10 ft. when the lot Standard Minimum
attached side(s). 20 is adjacent 14 to a lower intensity Setbacks for all other
Abutting RC,R-1,R-4,or residentially zoned property. 20 suffixes: Minimum
R-8: 15 25 ft. interior side Attached accessory structures: setbacks for side yards:22
yard setback for all None required.20 Lot width less than or
structures containing 3 or Civic or Commercial Uses: equal to 50 ft.-Yard
more attached dwelling None-except when abutting 15 or Setback: 5 ft.
units on a lot.20 adjacent 14 to residential Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft.-
development- 15 ft. 20 Yard Setback: 6 ft.
Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft.-
Yard Setback: 7 ft.
Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft.-
Yard Setback: 8 ft.
Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft.-
Yard Setback: 9 ft.
Lot width: 90.1 to 100 ft.-
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Yard Setback: 10 ft.
Lot width: 100.1 to 110
ft.-Yard Setback: 11 ft.
Lot width 100.1+ft-Yard
Setback: 12 ft.
Additional Setbacks for
Structures Greater than
30 ft.: The entire structure
shall be set back an
additional 1 ft. for each 10
ft. in excess of 30 ft. up to
a maximum cumulative
setback of 20 ft.
Special side yard setback
for lots abutting Single
Family Residential Zones
RC,R-1,R-4,R-8,and
R-10: 15 25 ft. along the
abutting side(s)of the
property.
Minimum Rear Unit with Attached Street Residential Uses with Street "U" suffix: 5 ft. 1'2 unless
Yard Access Garage: 15 ft. Access Garage: 15 ft. 20 lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4,
However,if the lot abuts a Residential Uses with Attached R-8, or R-10 zone,then 25
lot zoned RC,R-1, R-4, or Alley Access Garage: 3 ft. ft.
R-8,a 25 ft. setback shall provided that the garage must be "T" suffix:5 ft.
be required of all attached set back a sufficient distance to "F" suffix: 15 ft.
dwelling units.20 provide a minimum of 24 ft. of
Units with Attached Alley back-out room,counting alley
Access Garage: 3 ft. surface. If there is occupiable
provided that the garage space above an attached garage
must be set back a with alley access,the minimum
sufficient distance to setback shall be the same as the
provide a minimum of 24 minimum setback for the unit
ft. of back-out room, with an attached alley access
counting alley surface. If garage.20
there is occupiable space Commercial or Civic Uses:
above an attached garage None-except when abutting IS or
with alley access,the adjacent 14 to residential
minimum setback shall be development- 15 ft. 20
the same as the minimum
setback for the unit with an
attached alley access
garage.20
Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure In no case shall a structure over In no case shall a structure
over 42 in. in height 42 in. in height intrude into the over 42 in. in height
intrude into the 20 ft. clear 20 ft. clear vision area defined in intrude into the 20 ft. clear
vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030. vision area defined in
RMC 4-11-030. RMC 4-11-030.
Minimum 10 ft. landscaped setback 10 ft. landscaped setback from 10 ft. landscaped setback
Freeway Frontage from the street property the street property line. from the street property
Setback line. line.
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum 30 ft Residential Uses: 30 ft. See "U" Suffix: 50 ft
Building Height RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus "T" Suffix: 35 ft
and Number of Review. "F" Suffix: 35 ft.
Stories,except for Commercial Uses: 20 ft.
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uses having a Civic Uses: 30 ft.
"Public Suffix"(P)
designation''21
Maximum Height See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-140G. See RMC 4-4-140G.
for Wireless
Communication
Facilities
Building Location NA Residential Uses: Dwellings NA
shall be arranged in a manner
which creates a neighborhood
environment.
Residential units and any
associated commercial
development within an overall
development shall be connected
through organization of roads,
blocks,yards,central places,
pedestrian linkage and amenity
features.
Front facades of structures shall
address the public street,private
street or court by providing:
-a landscaped pedestrian
connection;and
-an entry feature facing the front
yard.
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land
Uses Designation: See urban
design regulations in RMC 4-3-
100.
Building Design NA Residential Uses: Architectural "U" suffix: Modulation of
design shall incorporate: vertical and horizontal
a)Variation in vertical and facades in required at a
horizontal modulation of minimum of 2 ft. and at an
structural facades and roof lines interval of a minimum
among individual attached offset of 40 ft. on each
dwelling units(e.g.,angular building face.
design,modulation,multiple roof "U"and"T" suffixes:
planes),and b)private entry See RMC 4-3-100 for
features which are designed to Urban Design Regulations.
provide individual ground-floor
connection to the outside for
detached, semi-attached,and
townhouse units.
Commercial or Civic Uses:
Structures shall be:
a)Designed to serve as a focal
point for the residential
community;and b)compatible
with architectural character and
site features of surrounding
residential development and
characteristics;and c)designed
to include a common motif or
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theme;and d)pedestrian oriented
through such measures as:
pedestrian walkways,pedestrian
amenities and improvements
which support a variety of modes
of transportation(e.g. bicycle
racks).
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
Project Design NA Civic Uses The maximum lot NA
Limitations area dedicated for civic uses shall
be limited to 10%of the net
developable area of a property.
Building size shall be limited to
3,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area,
except that by Hearing Examiner
conditional use permit civic uses
may be allowed to be a
maximum of 5,000 sq. ft. for all
uses.4
Commercial Uses: The
maximum area dedicated for all
commercial uses shall be limited
to 10%of the net developable
portion of a property. Building
size shall be limited to 3,000 sq.
ft of gross floor area.4
Additional Requirements for
Uses in the Center Village
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
Maximum NA Up to 3 Consecutively Attached NA
Building Length Townhouses: Building length
shall not exceed 85 ft.,unless
otherwise granted per RMC 4-9-
065, Density Bonus Review.
Over 3 Consecutively Attached
Townhouses; Flats;
Townhouse/Flats in One
Structure: Shall not exceed 115
ft. in length,unless otherwise
granted per RMC 4-9-065,
Density Bonus Review.
Maximum Detached or semi-attached 50% "U" Suffix: 75%.
Building Coverage units: 50% "T" Suffix: 75%
Flats or townhouses: 50%. "F" Suffix: 35%
A maximum coverage of
45%may be obtained
through the Hearing
Examiner site
development plan review
process.
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Maximum Detached or semi-attached NA "U" and "T"suffixes:
Impervious units: 75%. 85%.
Surface Area Flats or townhouses: 60% All other suffixes: 75%
LANDSCAPING
General Setback areas shall be Residential Uses: The entire Setback areas shall be
landscaped,excluding front setback,excluding landscaped, unless
driveways and walkways. driveways and an entry walkway, otherwise determined
shall be landscaped. through the site
Commercial or Civic Uses: development plan review
Lots abutting public streets shall process.23
be improved with a minimum 10 For RM-U,the landscape
ft. wide landscaping strip.16 requirement does not
Lots abutting15 residential apply in the Center
property(ies)zoned RC, R-1, R- Downtown, or if setbacks
4, R-8,R-10 or R-14 shall be are reduced.'
improved along the common If abutting15 a lot zoned
boundary setback and a sight RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-
obscuring solid barrier wall." 10,then a 15 ft. landscape
Additional Requirements for strip shall be required
Uses in the Center Village along the abutting portions
Comprehensive Plan Land Use of the lot.'7
Designation: See urban design
regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
SCREENING
Surface Mounted See RMC 4-4-095 See RMC 4-4-095 See RMC 4-4-095
or Roof Top
Equipment,or
Outdoor Storage
Recyclables and See RMC 4-4-090 See RMC 4-4-090 See RMC 4-4-090
Refuse
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Minimum Size See RMC 4-4-090 See RMC 4-4-090 See RMC 4-4-090
and Location
Requirements
PARKING AND LOADING
General See RMC 4-4-080 See RMC 4-4-080 All suffixes: See RMC 4-
Commercial/Civic: Parking 4-080
areas abutting residential
development shall be screened
with a solid barrier fence and/or
landscaping.
Required Location For any unit,required For any unit,required parking "U" and"T"suffixes:
for Parking parking shall be provided shall be provided in the rear yard For lots abutting an
in the rear yard area when area when alley access is alley: all parking shall be
alley access is available. available. When alley access is provided in the rear
For flats,when alley access not available,parking shall be portion of the yard, and
is not available,parking located in the rear yard, side yard access shall be taken from
should be located in the or underground,unless it is the alley.
rear yard, side yard or determined through the For lots not abutting an
underground,unless it is modification process for site alley: no portion of
determined through the development plan exempt covered or uncovered
modification process for proposals or the site development parking shall be located
site development plan plan review process for non- between the primary
exempt proposals or the exempt proposals,that front structure and the front
site development plan access under building parking property line. Parking
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review process for non- (ground level of a residential structures shall be recessed
exempt proposals,that structure)should be permitted. from the front façade of
parking may be allowed in Additional Requirements for the primary structure a
the front yard or that under Uses in the Center Village minimum of 2 ft.
building parking(ground Comprehensive Plan Land Use "F" suffixes: Surface
level of a residential Designation: See urban design parking is permitted in the
structure)should be regulations in RMC 4-3-100. side and rear yard areas
permitted. only.
SIGNS
General See RMC 4-4-100. See RMC 4-4-100 See RMC 4-4-100
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3- See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090. See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-
090. 3-090.
SPECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
General Street Patterns: Additional Requirements for Properties abutting15 a less
Nonmeandering street Uses in the Center Village intense residential zone
patterns and the provision Comprehensive Plan Land Use may be required to
of alleys(confined to side Designation: See urban design incorporate special design
yard or rear yard frontages) regulations in RMC 4-3-100. standards(e.g., additional
shall be the predominant landscaping, larger
street pattern in any setbacks, facade
subdivision permitted articulation, solar access,
within this zone;provided, fencing)through the site
that this does not cause the development plan review
need for lots with front and process.
rear street frontages or Properties abutting15 a
dead-end streets. Cul-de- designated"focal center,"
sacs shall be allowed when as defined in the City's
required to provide public Comprehensive Plan, may
access to lots where a be required to provide
through street cannot be special design features
provided or where similar to those listed
topography or sensitive above through the site
areas necessitate them. development plan review
process.
EXCEPTIONS
Pre-Existing Legal Nothing herein shall be Nothing herein shall be Nothing herein shall be
Lots determined to prohibit the determined to prohibit the determined to prohibit the
construction of a single construction of a single family construction of a single
family dwelling and its dwelling and its accessory family dwelling and its
accessory buildings or the buildings on a pre-existing legal accessory buildings or the
existence of a single family lot;provided,that all density, existence of a single
dwelling or two attached setback, lot coverage,height family dwelling or two
dwellings, existing as of limits, infrastructure, and parking attached dwellings,
March 1, 1995, on a pre- requirements for this zone can be existing as of March 1,
existing legal lot;provided, satisfied, and provisions of RMC 1995,on a pre-existing
that all setback, lot 4-3-050,Critical Areas, and legal lot;provided,that all
coverage, height limits, other provisions of the Renton setback, lot coverage,
infrastructure, and parking Municipal Code can be met. height limits,
requirements for this zone infrastructure,and parking
can be satisfied,and requirements for this zone
provisions of RMC 4-3- can be satisfied,and
050, Critical Areas,and provisions of RMC 4-3-
other provisions of the 050,Critical Areas, and
Renton Municipal Code other provisions of the
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can be met. Renton Municipal Code
can be met.
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R- R- RM
10 14
HEIGHT
Maximum Buildin Height and 15 15 25 ft. except in the RM-U District where the maximum height
Number of Stories ' ft. ft. shall be determined through the site plan review process.
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Modification of these minimum or maximum standards requires written approval from the Department of
Community and Economic Development.
USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
GENERAL:
Mixed occupancies: The total requirements for off-street parking
(2 or 3 different uses in the same building or facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for
sharing a lot. For 4 or more uses, see "shopping the several uses computed separately,unless the
center"requirements) building is classified as a"shopping center" as
defined in RMC 4-11-190.
Uses not specifically identified in this Section: Department of Community and Economic
Development staff shall determine which of the
below uses is most similar based upon staff
experience with various uses and information
provided by the applicant. The amount of required
parking for uses not listed above shall be the same
as for the most similar use listed below.
RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Detached and semi-attached dwellings: A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit. Tandem parking
is allowed.A maximum of 4 vehicles may be
parked on a lot, including those vehicles under
repair and restoration, unless kept within an
enclosed building.
Manufactured homes within a manufactured A minimum of 2 per manufactured home site,plus a
home park: screened parking area shall be provided for boats,
campers,travel trailers and related devices at a ratio
of 1 screened space per 10 units. A maximum of 4
vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those
vehicles under repair and restoration,unless kept
within an enclosed building.
Congregate residence: 1 per sleeping room and 1 for the proprietor,plus 1
additional space for each 4 persons employed on the
premises.
Attached dwellings in CD, RM-U,RM-T, UC-N1, 1.8 per 3 bedroom or larger dwelling unit; 1.6 per 2
and UC-N2 Zones bedroom dwelling unit; 1.2 per 1 bedroom or studio
dwelling unit.
RM-T Zone Exemption: An exemption to the
standard parking ratio formula may be granted by
the Planning Director allowing 1 parking space per
dwelling unit for developments of less than 5
dwelling units with 2 bedrooms or less per unit
provided adequate on-street parking is available in
the vicinity of the development.
Attached dwellings within the RM-F Zone: 2 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not
provided; and/or 2.5 per dwelling unit where
tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria
found in subsection F8d of this Section.
Attached dwellings within the CA or CV Zone: 1 per dwelling unit is required. A maximum of 1.75
per dwelling unit is allowed.
Attached dwellings within all other zones: 1.75 per dwelling unit where tandem spaces are not
provided; and/or 2.25 per dwelling unit where
tandem parking is provided, subject to the criteria
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found in subsection F8d of this Section.
Attached dwelling for low income or elderly: 1 for each 4 dwelling units.
11,ESIDENTIAL.USE.$114 ardER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Attached dwellings: 1 per unit.
Attached dwellings for low income or elderly: 1 for every 3 dwelling units.
Congregate residences: 1 per 4 sleeping rooms and 1 for the proprietor,plus
1 additional space for each 4 persons employed on
the premises.
Detached dwellings(existing legal): 2 per unit.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE AND EXCEPT
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Drive-through retail or drive-through service: Stacking spaces: The drive-through facility shall be
so located that sufficient on-site vehicle stacking
space is provided for the handling of motor vehicles
using such facility during peak business hours.
Typically 5 stacking spaces per window are
required unless otherwise determined by the
Planning Director. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct
required parking spaces or ingress/egress within the
site or extend into the public right-of-way.
Banks: A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area except when part of a shopping center.
Convalescent centers: 1 for every 2 employees plus 1 for every 3 beds.
Day care centers,adult day care(I and II): 1 for each employee and 2 loading spaces within
100 feet of the main entrance for every 25 clients of
the program.
Hotels and motels: 1 per guest room plus 2 for every 3 employees.
Mortuaries or funeral homes: 1 per 100 square feet of floor area of assembly
rooms.
Vehicle sales(large and small vehicles)with 1 per 5,000 square feet. The sales area is not a
outdoor retail sales areas: parking lot and does not have to comply with
dimensional requirements, landscaping or the bulk
storage section requirements for setbacks and
screening. Any arrangement of motor vehicles is
allowed as long as: A minimum 5 feet perimeter
landscaping area is provided; They are not
displayed in required landscape areas; and Adequate
fire access is provided per Fire Department
approval.
Vehicle service and repair(large and small 0.25 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
vehicles):
Offices, medical and dental: 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
Offices,general: A minimum of 3 per 1,000 feet of net floor area and
a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area.
Eating and drinking establishments and taverns: 1 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
Eating and drinking establishment combination 1 per 75 square feet of net floor area.
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sit-down/drive-through restaurant:
Retail sales and big-box retail sales: A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area,except big-box retail sales,which is allowed a
maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of net floor
area if shared and/or structured parking is provided.
Services,on-site(except as specified below): A maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area.
Clothing or shoe repair shops, furniture, 0.2 per 100 square feet of net floor area.
appliance,hardware stores,household
equipment:
Uncovered commercial area,outdoor nurseries: 0.05 per 100 square feet of retail sales area in
addition to any parking requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
Outdoor and indoor sports arenas,auditoriums, 1 for every 4 fixed seats or 1 per 100 square feet of
stadiums, movie theaters,and entertainment floor area of main auditorium or of principal place
clubs: of assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever is
greater.
Bowling alleys: 5 per alley.
Dance halls,dance clubs,and skating rinks: 1 per 40 square feet of net floor area.
Golf driving ranges: 1 per driving station
Marinas: 2 per 3 slips. For private marina associated with a
residential complex,then 1 per 3 slips. Also 1
loading area per 25 slips.
Miniature golf courses: 1 per hole.
Other recreational: 1 per occupant based upon 50%of the maximum
occupant load as established by the adopted
Building and Fire Codes of the City of Renton.
Travel trailers: 1 per trailer site.
'COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN CORE ZONE
-Convalescent center,drive-through retail,drive- These uses follow the standards applied outside the
through service,hotels, mortuaries,indoor sports Center Downtown Zone.
arenas,auditoriums, movie theaters,
entertainment clubs, bowling alleys,dance halls,
dance clubs,and other recreational uses:
All commercial uses allowed in the CD Zone A maximum of 1 space per 1,000 square feet of net
except for the uses listed above: floor area,with no minimum requirement.
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Shopping centers(includes any type of business A minimum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
occupying a shopping center): area and a maximum of 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area. In the UC-N 1 and UC-N2 Zones, a
maximum of 0.4 per 100 square feet of net floor
area is permitted unless structured parking is
provided, in which case 0.5 per 100 square feet of
net floor area is permitted. Drive-through retail or
drive-through service uses must comply with the
stacking space provisions listed above.
INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES:
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Airplane hangars,tie-down areas: Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie-down
areas are to be utilized for necessary parking.
Parking for offices associated with hangars is 1 per
200 square feet.
Manufacturing and fabrication,laboratories, A minimum of 0.1 per 100 square feet of net floor
and assembly and/or packaging operations: area and a maximum of 0.15 spaces per 100 square
feet of net floor area(including warehouse space).
Self service storage: 1 per 3,500 square feet of net floor area.Maximum
of three moving van/truck spaces in addition to
required parking for self service storage uses in the
RM-F Zone.
Outdoor storage area: 0.05 per 100 square feet of area.
Warehouses and indoor storage buildings: 1 per 1,500 square feet of net floor area.
PUBLIC/QUASI PUBLIC ACTIVITIES:'
Religious institutions: 1 for every 5 seats in the main auditorium, however,
in no case shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all
existing institutions enlarging the seating capacity
of their auditoriums, 1 additional parking space
shall be provided for every 5 additional seats
provided by the new construction. For all
institutions making structural alterations or
additions that do not increase the seating capacity of
the auditorium, see "outdoor and indoor sports
arenas,auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters,and
entertainment clubs."
Medical institutions: 1 for every 3 beds,plus 1 per staff doctor,plus 1 for
every 3 employees.
Cultural facilities: 4 per 100 square feet.
Public post office: 0.3 for every 100 square feet.
Secure community transition facilities: 1 per 3 beds,plus 1 per staff member, plus 1 per
employee.
Schools:
Elementary and junior high: 1 per employee. In addition, if buses for the
transportation of students are kept at the school, 1
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
Senior high schools: public, parochial and 1 per employee plus 1 space for every 10 students
private: enrolled. In addition, if buses for the private
transportation of children are kept at the school, 1
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
Colleges and universities,arts and crafts 1 per employee plus 1 for every 3 students residing
schools/studios,and trade or vocational schools: on campus,plus 1 space for every 5 day students
not residing on campus. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the school, 1
off-street parking space shall be provided for each
bus of a size sufficient to park each bus.
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5.e. AWNING SIGN, CANOPY SIGN, MARQUEE SIGN
SIZE,HEIGHT AND LOCATIONS ALLOWED FOR PERMANENT SIGNS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL
USES BASED UPON SIGN TYPE:
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
AREA HEIGHT OTHER LIMITATIONS CLEARANCES
(Refer also to RMC 4-4-
100K16, K17,K18 and Nab)
(1) Awning, None. (3) Sign copy shall (9) Sign structures
canopy, or marquee only be located on the shall be located a
sign: A maximum of 50 vertical faces of the minimum of 8 feet above
square feet of copy may awning, canopy, or the surface of the
appear on the vertical marquee. sidewalk. Where under
face area. (4) Maximum awning, under canopy, or
(2) Traditional height/thickness of under marquee signs are
marquee sign: The awning/canopy with a anticipated, the clearance
maximum copy area is sign: 10 feet. should be increased to
150 square feet per (5) Maximum accommodate them as
face; the cumulative height/thickness of necessary.
square footage of all marquee: in accordance
faces of a sign is 300 with the adopted edition
square feet total. of the International
Building Code.
(6) Building canopy
poles shall not be placed
in a manner which
interferes with pedestrian
or wheelchair travel
upon a sidewalk.
(7) Awnings,
building canopies, and
marquees and the
attached or associated
signs may extend over
the right-of-way
according to the terms of
the adopted International
Building Code.
(8) The sign shall be
mounted above the
business facade to which
it is associated.
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Comp. Plan Map
Amendment/Rezone
10% Notice of Intent to Annex
60% Petition to Annex
Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign
Applicant Agreement Statement (for wireless
communication facilities)
Applicant's Confirmation of Condition Compliance
Application Fee per RMC 4-1-170 x
Assessment Information
Authorization for Abatement
Binding Site Plan Map
Business License Application for Home Occupation
Calculations, Survey
Colored Display Maps
Construction Mitigation Description
Draft Deed for Any Proposed Dedication of Land for
Public Purposes
Draft Homeowners' Association Documents, if applicable
Draft Restrictive Covenants, if any
Drainage Control Plan
Drainage Report
Elevations,Architectural
Elevations, Grading
Environmental Checklist 2
Existing Covenants (recorded copy) 2
Existing Easements (recorded copy) 2
Final Plat Plan
Flood Hazard Data, if applicable
Floor Plans
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plan, Conceptual
Grading Plan, Detailed
Habitat Data Report
Hazardous Materials Management Statement
Inventory of Existing Sites ( for wireless communications
facilities)
Justification for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and, 9
if applicable, Rezone
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming structure)
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming use)
Justification for Conditional Permit Request
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit (non-
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conforming structure)
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit
(nonconforming use)
Justification for Rezone
Justification for Variance Request
King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site 1
Landscape Plan, Conceptual
Landscape Plan, Detailed
Lease Agreement, Draft (for wireless communication
facilities)
Legal Description 2
Letter Describing Proposed Home Occupation
Letter from Property Owner
Letter to Examiner/Council Stating Reason(s) for Appeal
per RMC 4-8-110C3
Letter Explaining Which Comprehensive Plan
Text/Policies Should be Changed and Why
Letter of Understanding, Geologic Risk
List of Affected Property Owners within Annexation Area
Boundary
List of Surrounding Property Owners
Lot Line Adjustment Map
Mailing Labels for Property Owners
Map of Existing Site Conditions 9
Map of View Area (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Master Application Form 9
Master Plan
Mobile Home Park Plan
Monument Cards (one per monument)
Neighborhood Detail Map
Nonconformity Relationship and Compatibility Narrative
Parking, Lot Coverage and Landscaping Analysis
Photo Simulations (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Plan Reductions (PMTs)
Postage
Plat Certificate
Preapplication Meeting Summary, if any
Preliminary Plat Plan
Project Narrative 9
Project Sequencing Plan
Proposal (nonproject, e.g. draft ordinance, plan, or policy)
Proposal Summary (nonproject)
Public Works Approval Letter
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ATTACHMENT K ORDINANCE NO. 5450
Routine Vegetation Management Application Form
Screening Detail, Refuse/Recycling
Service Area Map (for wireless communication facilities
only)
Short Plat Plan
Short Plat Plan, Final
Site Plan 2
Site Plan, Shoreline Permit
Site Plan, Single Family
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF
Source Statement, Fill Material, Aquifer Protection Areas
Statement Addressing Basis for Alternate and/or
Modification
Statement Addressing the Basis for the Shoreline Permit
Exemption Request
Statement Addressing the PUDs Relationship to the City
Comprehensive Plan
Stream/Lake Study (8)
Survey
Title Report or Plat Certificate 2
Topography Map (5' contours)
Traffic Study
Tree Removal/Vegetation Clearing Plan
Urban Design District Review Packet
Utilities Plan, Generalized
Wetlands Delineation Map
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Preliminary
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Final
Wetlands Assessment
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ATTACHMENT L ORDINANCE NO. 5450
Comp. Plan Map Text
Amendment
10% Notice of Intent to Annex
60% Petition to Annex
Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign
Applicant Agreement Statement (for wireless communication
facilities)
Applicant's Confirmation of Condition Compliance
Application Fee per RMC 4-1-170 x
Assessment Information
Authorization for Abatement
Binding Site Plan Map
Business License Application for Home Occupation
Calculations, Survey
Colored Display Maps
Construction Mitigation Description
Draft Deed for Any Proposed Dedication of Land for Public
Purposes
Draft Homeowners' Association Documents, if applicable
Draft Restrictive Covenants, if any
Drainage Control Plan
Drainage Report
Elevations, Architectural
Elevations, Grading
Environmental Checklist 9
Existing Covenants (recorded copy)
Existing Easements (recorded copy)
Final Plat Plan
Flood Hazard Data, if applicable
Floor Plans
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plan, Conceptual
Grading Plan, Detailed
Habitat Data Report
Hazardous Materials Management Statement
Inventory of Existing Sites ( for wireless communications
facilities)
Justification for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and, if 9
applicable, Rezone
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming structure)
Justification for the Conditional Approval Permit
(nonconforming use)
Justification for Conditional Permit Request
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit (non-
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conforming structure)
Justification for the Rebuild Approval Permit (nonconforming
use)
Justification for Rezone
Justification for Variance Request
King County Assessor's Map Indicating Site
Landscape Plan, Conceptual
Landscape Plan, Detailed
Lease Agreement, Draft(for wireless communication facilities)
Legal Description
Letter Describing Proposed Home Occupation
Letter from Property Owner
Letter to Examiner/Council Stating Reason(s) for Appeal per
RMC 4-8-110C3
Letter Explaining Which Comprehensive Plan Text/Policies 9
Should be Changed and Why
Letter of Understanding, Geologic Risk
List of Affected Property Owners within Annexation Area
Boundary
List of Surrounding Property Owners
Lot Line Adjustment Map
Mailing Labels for Property Owners
Map of Existing Site Conditions
Map of View Area (for wireless communication facilities only)
Master Application Form 9
Master Plan
Mobile Home Park Plan
Monument Cards (one per monument)
Neighborhood Detail Map
Nonconformity Relationship and Compatibility Narrative
Parking, Lot Coverage and Landscaping Analysis
Photo Simulations (for wireless communication facilities only)
Plan Reductions (PMTs)
Postage
Plat Certificate
Preapplication Meeting Summary, if any
Preliminary Plat Plan
Project Narrative
Project Sequencing Plan
Proposal (nonproject, e.g. draft ordinance, plan, or policy)
Proposal Summary (nonproject)
Public Works Approval Letter
Routine Vegetation Management Application Form
Screening Detail, Refuse/Recycling
Service Area Map (for wireless communication facilities only)
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Short Plat Plan
Short Plat Plan, Final
Site Plan
Site Plan, Shoreline Permit
Site Plan, Single Family
Siting Process Report for Use Permits for SCTF
Source Statement, Fill Material,Aquifer Protection Areas
Statement Addressing Basis for Alternate and/or Modification
Statement Addressing the Basis for the Shoreline Permit
Exemption Request
Statement Addressing the PUDs Relationship to the City
Comprehensive Plan
Stream/Lake Study (8)
Survey
Title Report or Plat Certificate
Topography Map (5' contours)
Traffic Study
Tree Removal/Vegetation Clearing Plan
Urban Design District Review Packet
Utilities Plan, Generalized
Wetlands Delineation Map
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Preliminary
Wetland Mitigation Plan- Final
Wetlands Assessment
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R-14 Zone RM-U Zone
Density The bonus provisions are intended to allow The bonus provisions are intended to allow greater
and Unit greater flexibility in the implementation of the densities within the portion of the RM-U zone
Size purpose of the R-14 designation. Bonus located within the Urban Design District and north
Bonus- criteria encourage provision of aggregated of South 2nd Street for those development proposals
Purpose: open space and rear access parking in an effort that provide high quality design and amenities.
to simulate provision of higher amenity
neighborhoods and project designs which
address methods of reducing the size and bulk
of structures. Applicants requesting such
bonuses must demonstrate that the same or
better results will occur as a result of creative
design solutions that would occur with uses
developed under standard criteria.
Maximum 1 to 4 additional dwelling units per net acre. Up to 25 dwelling units per net acre. Densities of
Additional Densities of greater than 18 units per net acre greater than 100 dwelling units per net acre are
Units Per are prohibited. prohibited.
Acre:
Maximum Dwelling units permitted per structure may be NA
Allowable increased as follows:
Bonus (i) Dwellings Limited to 3 Attached:
Dwelling A maximum of 4 units per
Unit Mix/ structure,with a maximum
Arrangem structure length of 100 feet.
ent: (ii) Dwellings Limited to 6 Attached:
A maximum of 8 units per
structure with a maximum
structural height of 35 feet and a
maximum structural length of
115 feet.
Bonus Bonuses may be achieved independently or in Development projects within the applicable area
Criteria: combination. To qualify for one or both that meet both the"minimum requirements" and at
bonuses the applicant shall provide either: least one"guideline" in each of the following four
(i) Alley and/or rear access and categories"
parking for 50%of detached, • Building Siting and Design;
semi attached, or townhouse • Parking, Access,and Circulation;
units(parcels abutting an existing • Landscaping/Recreation/Common Space;
alley are required to take alley and
access and shall not qualify for • Building Architectural Design
the bonus based upon this Applying to Area"A"of the Urban Design District
provision),or located in RMC 4-3-100 shall be permitted a
(ii) Civic uses such as a community maximum density of 100 dwelling units per net
meeting hall, senior center, acre.
recreation center,or other similar
uses as determined by the Zoning
Administrator, or
(iii) A minimum of 5%of the net
developable area of the project in
aggregated common outdoor
open space. Common outdoor
open space areas may be used for
any of the following purposes
(playgrounds,picnic
shelters/facilities and equipment,
village greens/squares,trails,
corridors or natural). Structures
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such as kiosks,benches,
fountains and maintenance
equipment storage facilities are
permitted;provided,that they
serve and/or promote the use of
the open space. To qualify as
common open space,an area
must meet each of the following
conditions:
• Function as a focal point for
the development,
• Have a maximum slope of
10%
• Have a minimum width of
25', except for trails or
corridors,
• Be located outside the right-
of-way,
• Be improved with
landscaping in public areas,
and
• Be maintained by the
homeowner's association if
the property is subdivided,
or by the management
organization as applied to
the property if the property
is not subdivided.
(iv) Provision of a minimum of 2 units
of affordable housing per net
developable acre(fractional results
shall be rounded up to the next whole
number).
In addition, in order to qualify for a bonus,
developments shall also incorporate a
minimum of 3 features described below:
(i) Architectural design which
incorporates enhanced building
entry features(e.g., varied design
materials,arbors and/or trellises,
cocheres,gabled roofs).
(ii) Active common recreation
amenities such as picnic
facilities, gazebos,sports courts,
recreation center,pool,
spa/Jacuzzi.
(iii) Enhanced ground plane textures
or colors(e.g.,stamped patterned
concrete,cobblestone,or brick at
all building entries,courtyards,
trails or sidewalks).
(iv) Building or structures
incorporating bonus units shall
have no more than 75%of the
garages on a single façade.
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(v) Surface parking lots containing
not more than 6 parking stalls
separated from other parking
areas by landscaping with a
minimum width of 15 feet.
(vi) Site design incorporating a
package of at least 3 amenities
which enhance neighborhood
character, such as coordinated
lighting(street or building),
mailbox details,address and
signage details,and street trees as
approved by the Reviewing
Official.
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