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CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5383
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 HEIGHT OF PUBLIC
WATER UTILITY FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL-I,RESIDENTIAL-4
AND RESIDENTIAL-8 ZONES.
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has adopted regulations for height of structures within
the R-l,R-4,and R-8 zones within the City;and
WHEREAS,the current standard height for public utility facilities is treated the same as
the height standard for other structures in these zones;and
WHEREAS,the allowed height is a maximum of 30 feet;and
WHEREAS,the height needed for typical public water utility facilities exceeds 30 feet;
and
WHEREAS,variances were historically requested to allow construction of facilities
needed to provide needed public water supply;and
WHEREAS,the City Hearing Examiner has found that the variance tool is not
appropriate in certain instances due to required findings based on the physical constraints of the
property rather than characteristics of the use;and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that revisions are needed to height standards for
public water utility facilities to insure that reasonable water service can be provided;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I.Note 9 of subsection 4-2-11 OD,Conditions Associated with
Development Standards Table for Single 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:
9.Public facilities are allowed the following height bonus:
a.Water towers/reservoirs are permitted up to a maximum height of one
hundred and seventy-five feet (175')to the highest point of the reservoir.
b.Water treatment facilities and pump stations are allowed up to fifty (50')
subject to site plan review.The reviewing official may modify setback
standards to increase setbacks as part of the site plan review approval.
c.Public utility facilities exceeding 50 feet in height shall be treated with
public art consistent with RMC 4-9-160.Such public art shall be eligible
for 1%for art funding and shall be reviewed by the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission
d.Structures on Public Suffix (P)properties are permitted an additional
fifteen feet (IS')in height above that otherwise permitted in the zone if
"pitched roofs,"as defmed herein,are used for at least sixty percent (60%)
or more of the roof surface of both primary and accessory structures.
In addition,the height of a publicly owned structure may be increased as
follows:
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1.When abutting a public street,one additional foot of height for each
additional one and one-half feet (1-1/2')of perimeter building setback
beyond the minimum street setback required;or
11.When abutting a common property line,one additional foot of height
for each additional two feet (2')of perimeter building setback beyond
the minimum required along a common property line.
SECTION II.Subsection 4-2-110A,Development Standards for Single Family
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)table is hereby
amended to add language to the Building Standards sections of the table,row titled "Maximum
Building Height and Number of Stories"creating an exemption for public water system facilities
subject to foot note #9 and amend the row titled "Maximum Building Coverage"to allow the
reviewing official to modify the building coverage allowance in the R-1, R-4,and R-8 zones,as
shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION III.
thirty days after publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of_--"J"--,u~n....,,e~,2008.
Michele Neumann,Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 2nd day of_J_u_n_e ,2008.
Denis Law,Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO.5383
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:6/7/2008 (summary)
ORD.1468:4128/08:scr
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EXHIBIT A
4-2-110A
ORDINANCE NO.5383
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
RC R-1 R-4 R-8
BUILDING STANDARDS
Maximum Building Height 2 stories and 30 2 stories and 30 ft.2 stories and 30 ft.for 2 stories and 30
and Number of Stories,ft.standard roof.ft.
except for uses having a 2 stories and 35 ft.for
"Public Suffix"(P)roofs having a pitch
designation and public greater than 3/12.
water system facilities9
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-140G.See RMC 4-4-
Wireless Communication 140G.140G.140G.
Facilities
Maximum Building Lots 5 acres or 35%.For public Lots greater than Lots 5,000 sq.
Coverage more:2%.An utility facilities the 5,000 sq.ft.:35%or ft.or greater:
(Including primary and additional 5%of reviewing official 2,500 sq.ft.,35%or 2,500
accessory buildings)the total area may modify the whichever is greater.sq.ft.,
may be used for building coverage Lots 5,000 sq.ft.or whichever is
agricultural allowance less:50%.greater.
buildings.
For public utility Lots less than
Lots 10,000 sq.facilities the reviewing 5,000 sq.ft.:
ft.to 5 acres:official may modify the 50%.
15%.On lots building coverage For public utility
greater than 1 allowance facilities the
acre,an reviewing
additional 5%of official may
the total area modify the
may be used for building
agricultural coverage
buildings.allowance
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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