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Home My WebLink AboutORD 5381CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO.5381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON, AMENDING 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"TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING WIRELESS FACILITIES. WHEREAS,the City of Renton has adopted regulations for wireless communication facilities within the City;and WHEREAS,the current standard for wireless regulations requires a lot size standard of over an acre within residential zones;and WHEREAS,density of development required under the Growth Management Act, requires lot areas of less than one acre in residential zones;and WHEREAS,the amount of infill development that has occurred in the-City since the adoption of the Growth Management Comprehensive Plan has resulted in the redevelopment of many larger parcels within residential areas;and WHEREAS,industry standards have changed to allow more service to be provided from the shorter Monopole I compared with the taller Monopole II,and there is a greater need to provide more Monopole I facilities within existing urban areas;and WHEREAS,the City desires to provide zoning and development standards that facilitate provision of a wireless communication network that services residential areas;and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that revisions are needed to the minimal lot size standard for wireless facilities in residential zones in order insure that there is sufficient land available to insure that a reasonable network of service can be provided;and 1 ORDINANCE NO.5381 WHEREAS,the current wireless regulations include inconsistencies between process requirements in current zoning table notes,and process requirements as shown on the zoning use tables; NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I.Subsection 4-2-060P,Wireless Communication Facilities,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 shown in Attachment A. SECTION II.Notes 44, 45,46, 47,48 and 49 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"are amended to read as follows: 44.Permitted provided that the facility has a minimum setback of one hundred feet (l00')from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel;if the setback is less than 100'an administrative conditional use permit is required pursuant to 4-9-030J Decision Criteria. 45.For Monopoles Proposed on Private Property:May be allowed via an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to 4-9-030J Decision Criteria; provided,that the site is over one half acre in size and the facility has minimum setbacks of one hundred feet (100')from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel; if the setback is less than 100'a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit is required. 2 ORDINANCE NO.5381 For Monopoles Proposed on Public Right-of-Way:May be allowed via an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to 4-9-030J Decision Criteria,and right-of-way use permit,provided,the facility is located on a principal,minor,or collector arterial and has minimum setbacks of one hundred feet (l00')from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel;if the setback is less than 100'a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit is required. 46.Eligible for an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to 4-9-030J Decision Criteria,provided that the facility has a minimum setback of one hundred feet (100')from any adjacent residentially zoned parcel;if the setback is less than 100'a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit is required. 47.May be allowed by an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to 4-9- 030J Decision Criteria,if the monopole II facility is to be constructed on property where wireless communication support structures presently operate,and the new monopole II facility will not exceed the height of the existing support structures. Prohibited if located within three hundred feet (300')of an RC,R-l,R-4,R-8,R- IO,or R-14 Zone unless the Reviewing Official determines that all residentially zoned property within three hundred feet (300')of the proposed facility is undevelopable due to critical areas regulations (RMC 4-3-050);then the administrative conditional use process shall apply. 48.A Hearing Examiner conditional use permit pursuant to 4-9-030J Decision Criteria,is required.This use is prohibited if located within three hundred feet (300')of an RC,R-l,R-4,R-8,R-IO,or R-14 Zone,unless the Reviewing 3 ORDINANCE NO.5381 Official determines that all residentially zoned property within three hundred feet (300')of the proposed facility is undevelopable due to critical areas regulations (RMC 4-3-050),in which case the new wireless support structure can be reviewed as a Hearing Examiner conditional use permit. 49.Emergency or routine modifications are permitted,when there is minimal or no change in the visual appearance,as determined by the Reviewing Official. SECTION III. thirty days after publication. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12 t h day of.__----'-'-M-=-a"-y ,2008. Bonnie Walton,City Clerk APPROVEDBYTHEMAYORthis12th dayof May ,2008. 'I,fw= Denis L~---'<--.L------ Approved as to form: ~A ~~26 +•____ Lawrence J.Warren,CIty ttomey Date of Publication:5/17/2008 (summary) ORD.1453:3/21/08:scr 4 ORDINANCE NO.5381 ATTACHMENT A. 4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE -USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS: USES:RC R-1 R-4 R-B RMH R-10 R-14 RM IL 1M IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UC- UC- N1 N2 P.vVIRELESSCOI\llIVlONICATION··FACIL.I"I"lES ....... Lattice towers support structures H48 AD47 AD47 AD47 H48 H48 AD47 H48 AD47 H48 Macro facility antennas AD46 AD46 AD46 AD46 AD46 AD46 AD46 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 H H Micro facility antennas P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Mini facility antennas P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 P44 AD AD Minor modifications to existing wireless communication P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P49 P P facilities p.vVn~Ec.ESSC()MIVIONICATIONFACIL.iTIES(CONTINl.lE[»................ Monopole I support structures on private property AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD46 P44 P44 P44 AD46 P44 P44 AD46 P44 AD46 Monopole I support structures on public right-of-way AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 P44 P44 P44 P46 P44 P44 AD46 P44 AD46 Monopole II support structures H48 AD47 AD47 AD47 H48 H48 AD47 H48 AD47 H48 Parabolic antennas -Large AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 AD45 H46 P44 P44 P44 AD46 P44 P44 AD46 P44 AD46 Blank=Not Allowed P#=Permitted AD=Administrative Conditional Use AC=Accessory Use P=Permitted Use provided condition can be met H=Hearing Examiner Conditional Use #=Condition(s) Uses may be further restricted by:RMC 4-3-020,Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions;RMC 4-3-040C,Uses Permitted in the Automall Improvement District;RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations;RMC 4-3-090,Shoreline Master Program Regulations 5