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CITY OF RENTON,WASIllNGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5125
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 11,DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
RENTON,WASHINGTON"BY REVISING THE DEFINITIONS OF
"MEDICAL INSITUTIONS"AND "CONVALESCENT CENTERS,"AND
ADDING A DEFINITION FOR "HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTERS."
WHEREAS,the City of Renton includes definitions of different categories of land use
within its development regulations;and
WHEREAS,the City from time to time refines these definitions to facilitate better
review of land use applications;and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined,after consideration of the testimony and
evidence before it,that specific definitions require amendment or inclusion in order to provide
adequate direction for interpretation ofland use regulations;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIONL Section 4-11-030 of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)is hereby amended by revising the definition of Convalescent
Centers,to read as follows:
CONYALESCENT CENTERS:Facilities for patients who are recovering health and
strength after illness or injury,or receiving long-term care for chronic conditions,disabilities,or
terminal illnesses where care includes ongoing medical treatment and extended care facilities.
This definition does not include retirement residences,adult family homes,group homes II,
medical institutions,andlor secure community transition facilities.
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SECTIONll.
ORDINANCE NO.5125
Section 4-11-080,of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)is hereby amended by adding a definition for Holistic Health Care
Center,to read as follows:
HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENTER:A combination of activities intended for
improvement or maintenance of health including out-patient and/or in-patient care and
supporting accessory activities including space for medical practitioners,retail sales,educational
classrooms and meeting spaces.
SECTIONID.Section 4-11-130 of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Title IV
(Development Regulations)is hereby amended by revising the definition ofMedical Institutions,
to read as follows.
MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS:Facilities providing physical or mental health services,in-
patient accommodations,and medical or surgical care ofthe sick or injured.This definition
includes hospitals,clinics,hospice,and holistic health centers.This definition excludes medical
and dental offices,convalescent centers,retirement residences,and group homes II and I.
SECTION IV.
five days after its publication.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approva~and
PASSEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILthis 28th dayof February
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
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,2005.
ORDINANCE NO.5125
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 28th day of__F_e_b_r_u_a_r_y ----->,2005.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J.Warren,
Date ofPublication:3 /4 /2005 (S umrnary )
ORD.1171 :2/25/05:ma
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