HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5467CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5467
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AMENDING CHAPTER
9,PERMITS -SPECIFIC,OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)OF
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON,WASHINGTON",TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPLICABILITY.
WHEREAS,the City recognizes that Site Plan Review is used to ensure proposed
development is compatible with the plans,policies and regulations of the City of Renton as
outlined in the City's Comprehensive Plan and the City's Business Plan Goals;and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to set standards that allow the City or applicants to request
Site Plan Review in order to:reduce setbacks,in certain zones,when the applicant would have
been otherwise exempt from Site Plan Review;and
WHEREAS,the City seeks to be responsive to citizens requests for greater flexibility in
administrative procedures in order to allow applicants to use Site Plan Review,where
applicable,to reduce setbacks instead of a variance;and
WHEREAS,this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study,and said matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,and said
zoning text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as
amended;and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 22,2009,having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or in opposition;
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NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Subsection 4-9-200B,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:
B.APPLICABILITY:
1.Master Plan Review -Applicability:
a.UC-Nl and UC-N2 Zones:Master Plan review is required for all
development within the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones that is not
specifically exempted in subsections C1a and b of this Section.All
Master Plans within these zones must be consistent with the
conceptual plan required by development agreement(s)applicable to
the UC-N1 and UC-N2 Zones for the specific district(s)where they are
located.When existing parcels are twenty five (25)acres or smaller,a
master plan incorporating all abutting lots in common ownership as
of December 1,2003,is required.No Site Plan Review within an area
shall be approved until such a time as a Master Plan is approved for
the same area.Master Plan and Site Plan Review for the same area
may occur concurrently.
b.COR Zone:Master Plan review is required for all development
within the COR Zone that is not specifically exempted by subsection C
ofthis Section.
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c.All Other Zones:Master Plans are optional.
2.Site Plan Review:Pursuant to this section,no building permit shall be
issued for any use until the Reviewing Official has approved,or approved
with conditions,the Site Plan Review application.All bUilding permits
issued shall be in compliance with the approved Site Plan.
a.Site Plan Review is required for:
i.All development in the IL,CO,CN,CD,CAl CV,COR,UC-Nl,
UC-N2,R-10,RMH,RM,and R-14 Zones.
ii.K-12 educational institutions.
iii.Parks.
iv.Outdoor recreation facilities.
v.Rental services with outdoor storage.
vi.Hazardous Waste Facilities:All hazardous waste
treatment and storage facilities.
vii.Development within the Employment Area Valley:All
development within the Employment Area Valley (EAV)land use
designation.See EAV Map in RMC 4-2-0806.
b.Site Plan Review may also be used,as required by the Planning
Division or requested by the applicant,for those developments that
are exempt from Site Plan Review in order to propose modifications
to development standards allowed in RMC Title 4,Chapter 2,Zoning
Districts -Uses and Standards,using the Site Plan Review process.
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SECTION II.
ORDINANCE NO.5467
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
five (5)days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13th day of__--'J;,...;u;;;;.;;1"-'y'--__-',2009.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13th day of __J:;...u;:;..:1:::...y'--.,2009.
Denis Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:7/17/2009
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