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ORDINANCE NO.5471
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1,ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT,CHAPTER 2,
ZONING DISTRICTS -USES AND STANDARDS,CHAPTER 8,PERMITS -GENERAL
AND APPEALS,AND 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 REGULATION OF TEMPORARY USES AND REVIEW PROCESSES.
WHEREAS,City development regulations establish predictable processes for the
development and long and short-term use of land;and
WHEREAS,a temporary use permit allows a use or structure on a short-term basis;and
WHEREAS,temporary uses are not all the same and a more efficient administrative
process should be established for temporary use permit decisions;and
WHEREAS,this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study,and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission,and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan,as amended;
and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 22,2009,having duly
considered all matters relevant thereto,and all parties having been heard appearing in support
or in opposition;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 4-1-170,Land Use Review Fees,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 shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION II.Note 10 of subsection 4-2-080A,Subject to the Following
Conditions,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:
10.Permitted when approved by the Development Services Division and
associated with an active building or construction permit,for a period not to
exceed the duration of construction.See RMC 4-9-240.
SECTION III.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 read as shown on Exhibit B.
SECTION IV.Type I -Staff Review without Public Notice of subsection 4-8-
080H,Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit C.
SECTIONV.Type II -Staff Review with Public Notice of subsection 4-8-080H,
Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit D.
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Type III -Environmental Review Committee and Staff Review of
subsection 4-8-080H,Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit E.
SECTION VII.Type VI -Environmental Review Committee and Hearing
Examiner of subsection 4-8-080H,Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit
F.
SECTION VIII.Type VII -City Council/Hearing Examiner/Environmental Review
Process of subsection 4-8-080H,Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit
G.
SECTION IX.Type X -City Council/Planning Commission/Environmental
Review Process of subsection 4-8-080H,Review Processes,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 shown on Exhibit
H.
SECTION X.Section 4-9-240,Temporary Use Permits,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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A.PURPOSE:
A temporary use permit allows a use or structure on private or public property
on a short-term basis.Such uses or structures may be allowed subject to
modified development standards which would not be appropriate for permanent
uses in the zoning designation.
B.APPLICABILITY:
1.Exemptions:The following uses and structures do not require a
temporary use permit provided they are associated with an
approved land use application and/or an active building or
construction permit and approved by the Administrator or designee.
a.Contractor's office,storage yard,and equipment parking and
servicing on or near the site or in the vicinity of an active
construction project.
b.One model home located on an existing lot,and located
within the subdivision or residential development to which they
pertain.
c.Sales/marketing trailers used for the purpose of real estate
sales and/or rental information,located within the subdivision
or development to which they pertain.
2.City-Sponsored Events:The following uses are exempt from
permit requirements:City-sponsored community fairs,festivals,or
events,subject to the approval ofthe Mayor's office.
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3.Other uses or structures:The following uses or structures are
separated into Tier I and Tier II temporary use categories.Those in
the Tier I category are processed as Type I land use applications and
those in the Tier II category are processed as Type II applications.
The Administrator or designee shall consider the following factors in
determining the tier level for each activity:consistency with the
underlying zone,impact on surrounding zones,length of period of
time for duration of activity,and hours of operation.Projects subject
to SEPA are processed differently.
a.Tier I:Examples of temporary uses in this category include
activities allowed by the base zone,mobile food vendors
located in the IL,1M,IH,CAl CV and CD zones,vehicle sales
events,Christmas tree lots,ancillary sales events,and a
temporary manufactured home for medical hardship.The
Administrator or designee may authorize additional temporary
uses not listed in this subsection when it is found that the
proposed uses are in keeping with the intent and purposes of
this Section.
b.Tier II:Examples of temporary uses in this category include
activities limited or prohibited by the base zone,mobile food
vendors not located in the IL,1M,CAl CV and CD zones,and
storage trailers.Other uses in this category include circuses,
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carnivals,fairs,or similar transient amusement or recreational
activities.Also included are model homes,equaling the lesser
of five (5)homes or twenty percent (20%)of the total lots,
when located within the subdivision or residential
development to which they pertain.The Administrator or
designee may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in
this subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in
keeping with the intent and purposes of this Section.
C.ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR VEHICLE SALES EVENTS AND MOBILE FOOD
VENDORS:
1.Vehicle Sales Events:For properties in the Automall as shown in
RMC 4-3-040 or the Employment Area Valley land use designation,
no more than one (1)vehicle sales event shall be allowed per
quarter of the year (year beginning January 1st )per property or
development as determined by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator or designee.The use must be allowed
by the zone district.Further,each such event shall only be
permitted for a maximum of seven (7)consecutive days per
quarter.
2.Mobile Food Vendors:Vendors shall comply with all standards
established by the Seattle-King County Health Department.In
addition in the IL,1M,IH,CA,CV and CD zones,mobile food vendors
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are a permitted use but no licensed vending unit shall remain at the
permitted location between 12:00 a.m.(midnight)and 5:00 a.m.on
a daily basis,except for a special event where a unit is allowed at
the same location for up to seventy-two (72)hours.For all other
zones,a temporary use permit is required.
D.SUBMITIAL REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FEES:
Shall be as listed in RMC 4-8-120C,Land Use Applications,and 4-1-170,Land Use
Review Fees.
E.PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT PERIOD:
Shall be as listed in RMC 4-8-090,Public Notice Requirements,except that public
notice is not required for applications requesting a temporary manufactured
home for medical hardship.
F.WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS AND FEES:
Except for sign requirements of RMC 4-8-090,the Community and Economic
Development Administrator or designee 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.
G.APPLICATION PROCESS AND REVIEW AUTHORITY:
The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall,in
consultation with appropriate City departments,review and decide upon each
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application for a temporary use permit.The Administrator or designee may
approve,modify,or condition an application for a temporary use permit.
H.DECISION CRITERIA:
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 impacts surrounding uses;and
5.If applicable,the applicant has obtained the required right-of-way
use permit.
I.SPECIAL CRITERIA FOR TEMPORARY MANUFACTURED HOME FOR MEDICAL
HARDSHIP:
In lieu of the criteria in subsection H of this Section,a manufactured home which
complies with Housing and Urban Development (HUD)standards may be
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permitted as a temporary dwelling on the same lot as a permanent dwelling
provided the applicant demonstrates the temporary dwelling is necessary to
provide daily care to an individual certified by a physician as needing such care.
The primary provider of daily care shall reside on-site;the manufactured home
together with the permanent residence shall meet the setback,height,building
footprint,and lot coverage provisions for the applicable zone.
J.CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1.General: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 approva"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.
2.Additional Requirements -for Model Homes:In addition to the
requirements of subsections H,Genera"and J2,Facilities Required,
of this Section,the Administrator or designee may require
conditions of approval regarding access/roadway construction,
temporary erosion control,utilities,street and lot addressing,
building permits,staking of proposed lots underlying the model
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homes,staking of model home lot setbacks,plat approval,
abatement agreements and indemnification,and security devices for
removal of model homes if plat is not recorded.
K.OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS:
The temporary use may also require permits and inspections from both Fire and
Emergency Services and/or Development Services Division to ensure that the
temporary use is in compliance with Fire/Building Codes.
L.EXPIRATION AND EXTENSION:
1.Standard Period of Validity:Except as specified in subsection L2 of
this Section,a temporary use permit is valid for up to one year from
the effective date of the permit,unless the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee establishes a
shorter time frame.
2.Special Expiration/Extension Periods for Manufactured Homes for
Medical Hardship:The temporary use permit for a manufactured
home for medical hardship shall be effective for twelve (12)months.
Extension of the temporary use permit may be approved in twelve
(12)month increments subject to demonstration of continuing
medical hardship.The manufactured home shall be removed within
ninety (90)days of the expiration of the temporary use permit or the
cessation of provision of daily care.
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M.REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY USE REQUIRED:
Each site occupied by a temporary use shall be left free of debris,litter,or other
evidence of the temporary use upon completion of removal of the use.
N.SECURITY:
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.
O.PERMIT REVOCATION:
1.Revocation of Temporary Use Permit:Should the Community and
Economic Development Administrator or 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 or designee may revoke the
temporary use permit upon ten (10)days'written notice,unless an
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emergency exists,in which case the Administrator or designee may
declare such an emergency and immediately revoke the temporary
use permit.
2.If revoked pursuant to RMC 4-9-2400.1,applicant may request an
appeal before the City's Hearing Examiner.
SECTION XI.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 Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13thday of __J_u_1...:.y -',2009.
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Denis Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
~Lawrence J.Warre ,City Attorney
Date of Publication:7/17/2009 (summary)
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4-1-170 LAND USE REVIEW FEES:
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A.APPLICATION TYPE:FEE AMOUNT:
Additional Animals Permit (annual fee)$50.00
Annexation Expense for postage
Annexation by 60%Direct Petition and 50/50 Petition Method $2,500.00
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision,Administrative Decision,or $75.00
Environmental Decision
Binding Site Plan $1,000.00
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,000.00
Conditional Use Permit:$2,000.00
Hearing Examiner Review $1,000.00
Administrative Review
Environmental Impact Statement/Draft and Final 100%of costs of coordination,
review and appeals'
'When the City is the lead agency for a proposal requiring an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)and the
Environmental Review Committee (ERe)determines that the EIS shall be prepared,the City may charge and collect
a reasonable fee from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in preparing the EIS.The ERC shall advise
the applicant(s)of the projected costs for the EIS prior to actual preparation;the applicant shall post bond or
otherwise ensure payment of such costs.The ERC may determine that the City will contract directly with a
consultant for preparation of an EIS,or a portion of the EIS,and may bill such costs and expenses directly to the
applicant.Such consultants shall be selected by mutual agreement of the City and applicant after a call for
proposals.If a proposal is modified so that an EIS is no longer required,the ERC shall refund any fees collected
under this subsection which remain after incurred costs are paid.The City may collect a reasonable fee from an
applicant to cover the cost of meeting the public notice requirements of this Title relating to the applicant's
proposal.The City shall not collect a fee for performing its duties as a consulted agency.The City may charge any
person for copies of any document prepared under this Title,and for mailing the document,in a manner provided
by chapter 42.17 RCW.
Environmental Checklist:$400.00
Less than $100,000.00 project value
$100,000.00 or more project value $1,000.00
Environmental review/sensitive lands or lands covered by water,except $1,000.00
minor residential additions or modifications
Fence Permit (special)$100.00
Grading and Filling Permit $2,000.00
Lot Line Adjustment $450.00
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park:$500.00
Tentative $2,000.00
Preliminary $1,000.00
Final
Open Space Classification Request $30.00
Plats:$1,000.00
Short Plat $2,000.00
Preliminary Plat $1,000.00
Final Plat
Exhibit A
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Planned Urban Development:$2,000.00
Preliminary Plan $1,000.00
Final Plan
Rebuild Approval Permit:$500.00
Hearing Examiner Review $250.00
Administrative Review
Rezone:$2,000.00
Less than 10 acres $3,000.00
10 to 20 acres $4,000.00
More than 20 acres
Routine Vegetation Management Permit $75.00
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit:$500.00
Under $100,000.00 value $1,000.00
$100,000.00 or more value
Site Development Plan (Site Plan or Master Plan):$2,000.00
Hearing Examiner Review $1,000.00
Administrative Review
Special Permit $2,000.00
Temporary Permit Sign Deposit (refundable)$25.00
Temporary Use Permit:Tier I $75.00
Temporary Use Permit:Tier II $150.00
Variance -Administrative $100.00
Variance-Community and Economic Development Administrator or Hearing $500.00
Examiner
Waiver $100.00
Exhibit A
4-8-080.G LAND USE PERMIT PROCEDURES:
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LAND USE PERMITS PUBLIC RECOMMENDATION OPEN DECISION/OPEN CLOSED JUDICIAL
NOTICE OF RECORD ADOPTION RECORD RECORD APPEAL
APPLICATION HEARING 7 APPEAL HEARING
TYPE I
Building and Grading Permits1 No No No Staff HE CC SC
Business Licenses for Home No No No Staff HE CC SC
Occupations (no customer
visits/deliveries)
Deferrals No No No Staff HE CC SC
Lot Line Adjustments No No No Staff HE CC SC
Minor Modification to Previously No No No Staff HE CC SC
Approved Site Plan «10%)
Modifications,Deviations,No No No Staff HE CC SC
Alternates of Various Code
Standards2
Public Art Exemption Certificate No No No Staff HE CC SC
Routine Vegetation Management No No No Staff HE CC SC
Permits (SEPA exempt)
Shoreline Exemptions No No No Staff HE CC SC
Special Fence Permits No No No Staff HE CC SC
Temporary Use Permit (SEPA No No No Staff HE CC SC
exempt):Tier I
Waivers2 No No No Staff HE CC SC
Other SEPA Exempt No No No Staff HE CC SC
Activities/Actions
TYPE II
Additional Animals Permit Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Administrative Variances Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Business Licenses for Home Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Occupations (with customer
visits/de live ries)
Conditional Approval Permit Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
(nonconforming structures)
Short Plats - 4 Lots or Less (SEPA Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
exempt)
Site Plan Review (administrative)Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
for Secondary Uses (SEPA
exempt)
Temporary Use Permits (SEPA Yes 3 No No Staff CC CC SC
exempt):Tier II
Temporary Emergency Wetland Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Permit
Variances,Administrative Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
TYPE 111 4
Binding Site Plans Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Conditional Use Permit Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
(administrative)with
Exhibit B
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Environmental Review
Development Permit (special Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
flood hazard)
Environmental Review9 Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Master Site Plan Approvals Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
(individual phases)
Site Plan Review (administrative)Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
with Environmental Review
Shoreline Permit Yes No No Staff DOE CC SC
Short Plats - 4 Lots or Less,with Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Environmental Review
Temporary Use Permits (subject Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
to SEPAl
Building Permits submitted in Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
conjunction with any of the
above
TYPE IV4
Reserved
TYPE V
Conditional Approval Permit Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
(nonconforming uses)
Request for Extension of Yes NA HE HE NA CC SC
Amortization Period of Adult Use
TYPE VI 4
Bulk Storage Special Permit Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Conditional Use Permit (Hearing Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Examiner)
Environmental Review Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
Fill and Grade Permit,Special Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
Master Site Plan Approval Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
(overall plan)
Mobile Home Parks,Preliminary Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
and Final
Planned Urban Development,Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
final
Planned Urban Development,Yes Staff HE HE CC SC
preliminary,when associated
with an existing development
that proposes a binding site plan
Shoreline Conditional Use Permit6 Yes Staff HE DOE,HE SHB
Shoreline Variance 6 Yes Staff HE DOE,HE SHB
Short Plats - 5 to 9 Lots Yes Staff HE HE CC
Site Plan Review (Administrative)Yes No No Staff HE CC SC
with Environmental Review
Site Plan Review (Hearing Yes Staff HE HE CC
Examiner)with Environmental
Review
Special Permits Yes Staff HE HE CC
Exhibit B
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Variances (associated with Yes Staff HE HE CC
Hearing Examiner land use
review)
Building Permits submitted in Yes Staff HE HE CC
conjunction with any of the
above
TYPE VII4
Preliminary Plats -10 Lots or Yes Staff,HE HE CC SC
More
Planned Urban Developments Yes Staff,HE HE CC SC
(preliminary,except as shown
under Type VI)
Rezones (Site-specific,not Yes Staff,HE HE CC SC
associated with a Comprehensive
Plan amendment)
Building Permits submitted in Yes Staff,HE HE CC SC SC
conjunction with any of the
above
TYPE VII1 4
Final Plats No Staff NA CC SC
Street Vacations8 Yes Public Works Staff CC CC SC
TYPE 1)(
Development Regulation Text Yes Staff CC CC GMHB
Amendments -Except Those
Referred to Planning Commission
TYPE X4
Comprehensive Plan Text Yes Staff,PC PC,CC CC GMHB
Amendments
Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Yes Staff,PC PC,CC CC GMHB
Amendments with Associated
Rezones
Development Regulation Text Yes Staff,PC PC,CC CC GMHB
Amendments Referred to
Planning Commission
TYPE XI
Reserved for Annexations
LEGEND:
Staff -Community and Economic Development Staff
ERC -Environmental Review Committee
PC -Planning Commission
Admin.-Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee
HE -Hearing Examiner
CC -City Council
DOE -Washington State Department of Ecology
SC -Superior Court
SHB -Shoreline Hearings Board
GMHB -Growth Management Hearings Board
NA -Not Applicable
Exhibit B
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FOOTNOTES:
1.SEPA exempt or for which the SEPA/land use permit process has been completed.
2.Administratively approved.
3.In lieu of the public notice requirements of RMC 4-8-090,public notice of a SEPA exempt temporary use permit shall consist
of the on-site installation of a twenty-four inch by thirty-inch (24" x 30")sign meeting the requirements of RMC 4-9-240E.At
the discretion of the Administrator,additional notice may be required.
4.Environmental review may be associated with a land use permit.The Environmental Review Committee (ERe)is responsible
for environmental determinations.
5.The Community and Economic Development Administrator or designee shall hear variances where not associated with a
development that requires review by the Hearing Examiner.
6.Shoreline conditional use permits and shoreline variances also require approval of the State Department of Ecology (DOE).
DOE has up to thirty (30)days to make a decision on a permit.This time period does not count toward the one hundred twenty
(120)day maximum time limit for permit decisions.DOE's decision is followed by a twenty-one (21)day appeal period,during
which time no bUilding permit for the project may be issued.
7.An open record appeal of an environmental threshold determination must be held concurrent with an open record public
hearing.
8.Street vacations are exempt from the one hundred twenty (120)day permit processing time limit.
9.Environmental review for a permitted/secondary/accessory use not requiring any other land use permit.
Exhibit B
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Type I -Land Use Permits
Administrative Review Process
Application Subm~tall
Det erminalo n of Completeness
C~y Staff Decision':
Permit Issuarce
Staff Review
120 days max.
Appeal Period
14 days
Appeal
Perod Ends
Type I -Staff Review without Public Notice:
•Building and Grading Permits (SEPA exempt)or SEPA/Land Use Permit process completed
•Business Licenses for Home Occupations without customer visits/deliveries
•Deferrals
•Lot Line Adjustments
•Minor Modifications (less than 10%)to a previously approved Site Plan
•Modifications,Deviations,Alternates (administratively approved)of Various Code Standards
•Public Art Exemption Certificates
•Routine Vegetation Management Permits (SEPA exempt)
•Shoreline Exemptions
•Special Fence Permits
•Temporary Use Permits (SEPA exempt):Tier I
•Waivers
•Other SEPA Exempt Activities/Actions
Exhibit C
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Type 11-Land Use Permits
Administrative Review Process
Appeal
PeriJd Ends
Appeal Pericd
City Staff Decisionl
Permit Issuance
14dllyS min.
Letlerof Complete
Ap pliGationlPublic
Applicaton Submittal Notice of Application
I I Staff Review I_---.-1 1.....----
14 daysmllx.
I I
120 days max.
Type II -Staff Review with Public Notice:
•Additional Animals Permits
•Administrative Variances
•Business Licenses for Home Occupations with customer visits/deliveries
•Conditional Approval Permits for Nonconforming Structures
•Short Plats of 4 lots or less (SEPA exempt)
•Site Plan Review (Administrative)for Secondary Uses (SEPA exempt)
•Temporary Use Permits (SEPA exempt):Tier II
•Temporary Emergency Wetland Permits
•Variances,Administrative
Exhibit D
Application
Submittal
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Type III -Land Use Permits
Administrative Review and/or Environmental Review Process
Staff lh;;i:.io~and
Leiter 01 Complete Public Notice Environmeltal Threshold Deosion Puol/shed Ap:>eal
Application of Application Determination I and Maile&Period Ends'
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26 d!ys max.14 d!ys max.14 days mn.6 days 14·29 days max.
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120 d4ys rrox.
Type III -Environmental Review Committee and Staff Review:
•Binding Site Plans
•Conditional Use Permit (administrative)with Associated Environmental Review
•Development Permits (special flood hazard)
•Environmental Review for a Permitted/Secondary/Accessory Use not requiring any other Land
Use Permit
•Master Site Plan Approvals (individual phases)
•Site Plan Review (Administrative)with associated Environmental Review
•Shoreline Substantial Development Permit with associated Environmental Review'
•Short Plats of 4 lots or less (non-SEPA exempt)
•Temporary Use Permits (subject to SEPAl
•Building Permits submitted in conjunction with any of the above
1 Environmental Threshold Determination shall not be issued prior to a 14-day comment period
following the mailing of public notice of the development application.
2 In the case of a Shoreline Permit,the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE)and Attorney
General's Office are also notified of permit issuance.
3 Comment/Appeal Period may include:
1)a 14-day appeal period with no comment period,
2)a is-day combined comment/appeal period,or
3)a separate is-day comment period followed by a 14-day appeal period.
•For Shoreline Substantial Development Permits,a Building Permit shall not be issued until 21 days after
the Shoreline Permit decision is filed with DOE and the Attorney General's Office or until any appeal
proceedings have concluded.
Exhibit E
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Type VI -Land Use Permits
Hearing Examiner/Environmental Review Process
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Type VI -Environmental Review Committee and Hearing Examiner:
•Bulk Storage Special Permit
•Conditional Use Permits (Hearing Examiner)with associated Environmental Review
•Environmental Review
•Fill and Grade Permit,Special
•Master Site Plan Approval (overall plan)
•Mobile Home Parks,Preliminary and Final
•Planned Urban Development,Final
•Planned Urban Development,Preliminary,when associated with an existing development that
proposes a binding site plan
•Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and Shoreline Variance -Also requires approval of
Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE)'
•Short Plats of S to 9 lots -Environmental Review normally not required,unless previously short
platted or on lands covered by water
•Site Plan Review (Administrative)with Environmental Review
•Site Plan Review (Hearing Examiner with associated Environmental Review)
•Special Permits
•Variances,with associated Hearing Examiner Land Use Review
•Building Permits submitted in conjunction with any of the above
1 Environmental Threshold Determination shall not be issued prior to a 14-day comment period following
the mailing of public notice of the development application.
2 Comment/Appeal Period may include:
1)a 14-day appeal period with no comment period,
2)a is-day combined comment/appeal period,or
3)a separate is-day comment period followed by a 14-day appeal period.
3 Open Record Appeal of Environmental Threshold Determination may be included in Public Hearing
(Hearing Examiner)if applicable.
4 DOE has up to 30 days to make a decision on a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit and Variance Permit.
This time period does not count toward the 120-day maximum time limit for permit decisions.
S For Shoreline Conditional Use Permits and Variances,a Building Permit shall not be issued until 21 days
after the permit decision.
Exhibit F
ORDINANCE NO.5471
Type VII -Land Use Permits
City Council/Hearing Examiner Environmental Review Process
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Type VII -City Council/Hearing Examiner/Environmental Review Process:
•Preliminary Plats
•Planned Urban Developments,Preliminary
•Rezones,site-specific in conformance with Comprehensive Plan
•Building Permits submitted in conjunction with any ofthe above
1 Environmental Threshold Determination shall not be issued prior to a i4-day comment period
following the mailing of public notice of the development application.
2Comment/Appeal Period may include:
1)a i4-day appeal period with no comment period,
2)a is-day combined comment/appeal period,or
3)a separate is-day comment period followed by a i4-day appeal period.
3 Open Record Appeal of Environmental Threshold Determination may be included in Public Hearing
(Hearing Examiner)if applicable.
4 Appeal of City Council decision to King County Superior Court.
Exhibit G
ORDINANCE NO.5471
Type X3 -Land Use Permits
City Council/Planning Commission/Environmental Review Process
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Type X3 -City Council/Planning Commission/Environmental Review Process:
•Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Amendments
•Rezones with associated Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Amendments
•Development Regulations Text Amendments Referred to Planning Commission
1 For Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments or Rezones with associated Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendments:Environmental Threshold Determination shall not be issued prior to a 14-day comment
period following public notice of proposal.Any required SEPA comment and/or appeal periods shall
conclude prior to legislative hearing.Any appeal of Environmental Decision shall be heard before the
Hearing Examiner.
2 For Comprehensive Plan Text Amendments or Development Regulation Text Amendments:
Environmental Threshold Determination shall not be issued prior to a 14-day comment period following
public notice of proposal.Any required comment and/or appeal period must be completed before
action is taken.Any appeal of Environmental Decision shall be heard before the Hearing Examiner.
3 Type X Land Use Permits are exempt from the requirements of State Regulatory Reform Act.
Exhibit H