HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5493CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5493
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,AMENDING 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"TO AMEND LAND USE
PERMIT FEES.
WHEREAS,the City's land use permit fee schedule has not been evaluated or amended
in many years;and
WHEREAS,the City recently conducted an analysis of neighboring jurisdiction's land use
permit fees and found Renton's fees to be significantly less than comparable jurisdictions for
various permit types;and
WHEREAS,the City desires to be more adequately compensated for actual processing
costs,yet still encourage appropriate annexation proposals;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I:Subsection 4-1-170A,Application Type,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 shown
on Attachment A.
SECTION II:Subsection 4-1-1708,Joint Land Use Applications,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 deleted and
the remaining subsections re-Iettered accordingly.
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ORDINANCE NO.5493
SECTION III:Subsection 4-1-170C,Refund of Land Use Application Fees,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 re-Iettered
as subsection B,and amended to read as follows:
B.REFUND OF LAND USE APPLICATION FEES:
The filing fees as set forth in the fee schedule for the City are established
to defray the cost of posting and processing and the proceedings in connection
with a land use application.The Community and Economic Development
Department Administrator may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty
percent (80%)of the total application fees paid provided the applicant presents a
written request to withdraw or cancel prior to the routing of the application for
staff review.Eighty percent (80%)of the applicable fee will be refundable if the
application is withdrawn prior to circulation by the Planning Staff.Once
circulation (and review has begun)no refund of base fees will be authorized.
SECTION IV:Subsection 4-1-170D,Exception for Projects Vested in the County,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
re-Iettered as subsection C.
SECTION V:This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and thirty
(30)days after publication.
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ORDINANCE NO.5493
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 14th day of September ,2009.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14th day of September ,2009.
Denis Law,Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:9/18/2009 (summary)
ORD:1568:7/9/09:scr
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4-1-170 LAND USE REVIEW FEES:
ORDINANCE NO.5493
A.APPLICATION TYPE:FEE AMOUNT:
Additional Animals Permit (annual fee)$50.00
Annexation No charge
Appeal of Hearing Examiner's Decision,Administrative Decision,or
Environmental Decision $250.00
Binding Site Plan (total fee for both preliminary and final phases)$1,800.00
Code Text Amendment No Charge
Comprehensive Plan Map or Text Amendment (each)$1,000.00
Conditional Use Permit $2,000.00
Critical Areas Review Fee 100%of costs of contract biologist's
for those projects that propose impacts to critical areas 1 review 1
Environmental Impact Statement/Draft and Final 2 100%of costs of coordination,review
and appeals 2
Environmental Checklist Review $1,000.00
Fence Permit (special)$100.00
Grading and Filling Permit (Hearing Examiner)$2,000.00
Lot Line Adjustment $450.00
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park:
Tentative $500.00
Preliminary $2,000.00
Final $1,000.00
Open Space Classification Request $100.00
Plats:
Short Plat (total fee for both preliminary and final phases)$1,400.00
Preliminary Plat $4,000.00
Final Plat $1,500.00
Planned Urban Development:$2,000.00
Preliminary Plan $1,000.00
Final Plan
Rebuild Approval Permit:
Hearing Examiner Review $500.00
Administrative Review $250.00
Rezone $2,000.00
Routine Vegetation Management Permit without Critical Areas $75.00
ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO.5493
Shoreline-related Permits
Shoreline Permit Exemption No Charge
Substantial Development Permit:
$2,000.00
Conditional Use Permit $2,000.00
Variance $2,000.00 each
Site Development Plan (Site Plan or Master Plan and Includes Design Review Fee
for Projects Subject to RMC Section 4-3-100):
Hearing Examiner Review $2,000.00
Administrative Review $1,000.00
Modification (minor,administrative)No Charge
Modification (major)New Application and
Repayment of Fee Required
Special Permit (Hearing Examiner)$2,000.00
Temporary Use Permits:
Tier 1 $75.00
Tier 2 $150.00
Variance (per each variance requested)
-Administrative $1,200.00 each request
or Hearing Examiner
Waiver or Modification of Code Requirements $100.00 each request
1 Per RMC 4-3-050F7,the City may charge and collect fees from any applicant to cover costs incurred by the City in
review of plans,studies,monitoring reports and other documents related to evaluation of impacts to or hazards
from critical areas and subsequent code-required monitoring.
2 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.
ATTACHMENT A