HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5132Amends ORD:4056,4269
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CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5132
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASIllNGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 4-2,WNING DISTRICTS -USES AND
STANDARDS,CHAPTER 4-3,ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND
OVERLAY DISTRICTS,CHAPTER 4-4,CITY-WIDE PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,CHAPTER 4-6,STREET AND UTILITY
STANDARDS,AND CHAPTER 4-11,DEFINITIONS,OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
RENTON,WASIDNGTON"TO AMEND THE R-I RESIDENTIAL LOW
DENSITY ZONE IN ORDER TO REGULATE CLUSTERED
DEVELOPMENT AND CREATE AN URBAN SEPARATOR OVERLAY
DESIGNATION.
WHEREAS,the King County Countywide Planning Policies designate certain properties
in the County as "Urban Separators";and
WHEREAS,Countywide Planning Policy LU-27 calls for the preservation of urban
separators as permanent low density lands which protect adjacent resource lands,Rural Areas,
and environmentally sensitive areas;and
WHEREAS,Urban Separators are intended to create open space corridors within and
between Urban Areas which provide environmental,visual,recreational and wildlife benefits;
and
WHEREAS,Countywide Planning Policy LU-27 establishes that maintenance of urban
separators is a regional as well as local concern and further provides that modifications to
development regulations should have King County review and concurrence;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has coordinated review of the proposed Urban Separator
regulations with King County staff and elected officials;and
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WHEREAS,applicable Metropolitan King County Code,Title 21A.12.030.17,
establishes standards within R-l zoning,including a :fifty percent contiguous open space
requirement and mandatory clustered development outside these corridors;and
WHEREAS,the City Council adopted Community Design Element policies that
designate certain low-density residential and resource areas as Urban Separators,to provide
physical and visual distinctions between Renton and adjacent communities,and to define
Renton's boundaries;and
WHEREAS,the City Council created a Residential Low Density Designation to map
Urban Separators;and
WHEREAS,the Renton City Council determined that Renton development standards
should address the same or better level of protection for Urban Separators as is provided by King
County regulations;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 4-2-11 O.A,Development Standards 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 shown on Exhibit A.
SECTION ll.Subsection 4-2-11 O.D.3 of Section 4-2-11 O.D,Conditions
Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning
Designations,of Chapter 2,Zoning Districts -Uses and Standards,ofTitle N (Development
Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code ofGeneral Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended,to read as follows:
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3.Clustering is allowed to meet objectives such as preserving significant natural
features,providing neighborhood open space,or facilitating the provision of sewer service.
Within designated urban separators,clustering is required,consistent with the provision of
Section 4-3-110,Urban Separator Overlay Regulations.
a.The maximum net density requirement shall not be exceeded except that
within Urban Separators a density bonus may be granted allowing the total density to achieve
one dwelling unit per gross contiguous acre for projects that meet the following criteria
(I)Provision of native vegetation cover on 65%of the gross area of all
parcels in the land use action,including both the area within and outside the open space corridor,
with either existing or new vegetative cover,and at least one of the following additional criteria
(i)Enhancement of wetlands is provided at a ratio of one-half
acre enhanced for one acre delineated within the Urban Separator pursuant to Section 4-3-050M
12b.Evaluation Criteria,and Section 4-3-050M 12.c.Wetlands Chosen for Enhancement.
Enhancement proposed for a density bonus may not also be used for a mitigation for other
wetland alterations.
(ii)Legal non-conforming uses are removed from the site
and/or brought into conformance with Renton standards.
(iii)Natural surface pedestrian trails,with public access,are
provided as part of an adopted trail system or,where there is no planned trail system,in a
configuration approved by the Reviewing Official.
(iv)In the absence of either wetlands or legal non-conforming
uses on the site,public access and trails shall be required to the satisfaction of the Reviewing
Official.
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(2)Parcels within the Urban Separator may be combined into larger
contiguous holdings to allow platting to achieve bonus density,however existing legal lots shall
not be reduced in land area for the purpose of transferring density unless such lots are included in
a proposed plat.
b.The area of individual lots shall not be less than 10,000 sq.ft.
SECTION III.A new Section,4-3-110,of Chapter 4-3,Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts,ofTitle IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby added,
to read as follows:
4-3-110 URBAN SEPARATOR OVERLAY REGULATIONS:
A.PURPOSE:The purpose ofthis section is to implement the Urban Separators policies in
the Community Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the King County Countywide
Planning Policies.The intent is to provide physical and visual distinctions between Renton and
adjacent communities,define Renton's boundaries and create contiguous open space corridors
within and between urban communities,which provide environmental,visual,recreational and
wildlife benefits.Urban Separators shall be permanent low-density lands that protect resources
and environmentally sensitive areas.
B.APPLICABILITY:This section shall apply to subdivisions and building permits on
lands within designated Urban Separators as shown in the Urban Separators Maps.
C.URBAN SEPARATORS MAPS:
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May Valley Urban Separator Overlay
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t'2ii;j",!Contiguous Open Space
-Urban Separator Boundary
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2.Talbot Urban Separator
Talbot Urban Separator
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D.ADMINISTRATION:
1.Review Process:Applications subject to Urban Separator Regulations shall be
processed as a component of the governing land use process.
2.Authority:The Reviewing Official shall have the authority to approve with
conditions,or deny proposals based on the provisions ofthe Urban Separator Overlay
Regulations.
E.URBAN SEPARATOR OVERLAY REGULATIONS:
I.Contiguous Open Space Corridor Established.
A designated contiguous open space corridor is established as shown on the Urban
Separators Overlay Map in Section 4-3-110.
2.Dedication of Open Space Required.
a.Approval of a plat,and/or building permit on an undeveloped legal lot in
the Urban Separator Overlay shall require dedication of 50%ofthe gross land area ofthe parcel
or parcels as a non-revocable open space tract retained by property owner,or dedicated to a
homeowners association or other suitable organization as determined by the Reviewing Official.
Acreage in tracts may include critical areas and/or critical area buffers.At a minimum,open
space shall be connected to another contiguous open space parcel by a fifty foot (50')corridor.
b.Existing residences,existing accessory uses and structures,existing above
ground utilities located in the tract at the time of designation and new small and medium utilities
shall not count toward the 50%gross land area calculation for open space except for storm water
ponds designed with less than 3:1 engineered slopes and enhanced per techniques and landscape
requirements set forth in the publication the "Integrated Pond"King County Land and Water
Resources Division.
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c.Approval of a building permit for an addition of 300 square feet for a
primary use structure or 500 square feet for an accessory structure shall require recordation of a
conservation easement,protective easement or tract and deed restriction on critical areas and
critical area buffers located within the Contiguous Open Space Corridor pursuant to Section 4-3-
050.E.4,Native Growth Protection Areas.
d.Land dedicated as open space shall be located within the mapped
Contiguous Open Space Corridor unless a modification is approved pursuant to Section 4-3-
11O.E.6.
3.Uses Allowed In Contiguous Open Space.
a.Passive Recreation with no development of active recreation facilities
except within a municipal park.
b.Natural surface pedestrian trails.
c.Animal husbandry (small,medium and large)provided that fencing is
subject to the conditions in 4-3-110.E.3.g,below.
d.Existing residences and accessory uses and structures.
e.Small and medium utilities and large underground utilities.
f Access Easements.
(1)Utilities easements and emergency service access roads may be
located within Contiguous Open Space Corridors for the limited purpose of providing service to
parcels platted after March 2005,for which there is no practical alternative way to provide
service.Utilities and emergency service easements shall be developed with permeable surface
treatment.
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(2)Private access easements for ingress and egress may be located within
Contiguous Open Space in the limited instance where there is no alternative access to a pre-
existing legal lot,but shall not serve lots platted afterMarch 2005.
g.Fencing or similar structures and/or hedges or similar landscape features
on the property or easement boundary of properties abutting and within the Contiguous Open
Space Corridor shall not create a solid barrier.Where required to protect wetlands pursuant to
Section 4-3-050.E.4.e,fencing shall be the minimum necessary.
4.Uses in Portions of the Urban Separator Outside the Established Contiguous Open
Space Corridor.
a.Uses shall be consistent with Section 4-2-060 and 4-2-070.B.
Residential-l Zone,one dwelling unit per net acre.
b.Development shall be clustered outside the Contiguous Open Space
Corridor mapped in 4-3-11O.C.
5.Standards Within Entire Urban Separator.
a.Forest/vegetation clearing shall be limited to a maximum of35%ofthe
gross acreage of the site except:
(1)The percentage offorest/vegetation coverage may be increased to
qualify for the density bonus allowed in Section 4-2-11 O.D.
(2)The Reviewing Official may modify the percentage of
forest/vegetation retention if determined necessary to meet the surface water retention/detention
standards of Section 4-3-110.E.5.d.
(3)The Reviewing Official may approve forest/vegetation clearing
greater than 35%of individual building sites to allow grading for a home site provided that:
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(i)A landscape plan is provided for each building site showing
compensating re-planting of species with the same or better water retention and erosion control
functions.
(ii)5%additional replacement landscaping per site is provided
(iii)Plant caliper is determined by the Reviewing Official to be
sufficient to achieve needed water retention and erosion control functions,and
(iv)Individual trees or stands oftrees are retained when
feasible.Feasibility is defined as locations and tree health sufficient to ensure continued viability
of the tree and safety of structures within the developed portion ofthe lot and
(v)The landscape plan provides massing of plant material to
create either a connection to required open space or is of sufficient size to create functional
wildlife habitat.
b.If the existing cleared area of a site,as of March 21,2005 is greater
than 35%,approval ofa plat shall require re-planting of forest/vegetative cover.
c.Forest/vegetation cover may include a combination ofNorthwest
native vegetation including conifer,deciduous trees and shrubs sufficient to provide water
retention and erosion control,as determined appropriate by the Reviewing Official.The
Reviewing Official shall determine whether existing vegetationprovides functions to meet
forest/vegetation coverage standards,and shall require additional plantings if existing vegetation
is found to be insufficient.
d.Stormwater management shall comply with the 2005 King County
Surface Water_Design Manual Conservation Flow Control Area Level 2 flow control standards.
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e.Private access easements and improvements shall be established at
the minimum standard needed to meet public safety requirements.
f.Landscape plans required in Section 4-4-070 shall include
retention/re-planting plans as applicable,consistent with standards and plant lists in King County
Department of Natural Resources and Parks Water and Land Resources Division Publication
"Going Native."
6.Modification of Mapped Contiguous Open Space.
The Reviewing Official may modify the open space configuration where:
a.Site specific data confirms that the adopted Contiguous Open Space
Corridor map includes more than the required gross area for any parcel,or
b.The applicant can demonstrate a configuration of contiguous open space
that provides better or equal provision of the open space requirement.Modifications to the
Contiguous Open Space Corridor shall be re-mapped during the City's annual Title IV review
process.
SECTION IV.Section 4-4-040.B of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property Development
Standards,ofTitle 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:
B.APPLICABILITY.The provisions and conditions of this Section regulating
height are not applicable to fences or barriers required by state law or by the zoning provisions of
the Code to surround and enclose public safety installations,school grounds,public playgrounds,
private or public swimming pools and similar installations and improvements.
Fences,and hedges within the Urban Separator Overlay are also subject to requirements
of the Urban Separator Overlay Regulations (see Section 4-3-110).
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SECTION V.Section 4-4-130.C of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property Development
Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows.
C.ALLOWABLE TREE CUTTING ACTIVITIES.
Tree cutting and associated use of mechanical equipment is pennitted as follows,except
as provided in subsection D.2 ofthis Section,restrictions for Critical Areas,and in Section 4-3-
110.E.5.b,Urban Separator Overlay Regulations.
1.Emergency Situations:Removal oftrees and/or ground cover by the City and/or
public or private utility in emergency situations involving immediate danger to life or property,
substantial fire hazards,or interruption of services provided by a utility.
2.Dead,Dangerous,or Diseased Trees:Removal of dead,terminally diseased,
damaged,or dangerous ground cover or trees which have been certified prior to removal as such
by a forester,registered landscape architect,or certified arborist,selection of whom to be
approved by the City based on the type of information required,or the removal of which is
approved by the City.3.Maintenance ActivitieslEssential Tree Removal-Public or Private
Utilities, Roads and Public Parks:Maintenance activities including routine vegetation
management and essential tree removal for public and private utilities,road rights-of-way and
easements,and parks.
4.Installation of SEPA Exempt Public or Private Utilities:Installation of
distribution lines by public and private utilities provided that such activities are categorically
exempt from the provisions of the State Environmental Policy Act and RMC 4-9-070,
Environmental Review Procedures.
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5.Existing and Ongoing Agricultural Activities:Clearing associated with existing
and ongoing agricultural activities as defined in chapter 4-11 RMC,Definitions.
6.Commercial Nurseries or Tree Farms:Clearing or cutting of only those trees
which are planted and growing on the premises of a licensed retailer or wholesaler.
7.Public Road Expansion:Expansion of public roads.
8.Site Investigative Work:Site investigative work necessary for land use
application submittals such as surveys,soil logs,percolation tests,and other related activities
including the use of mechanical equipment to perform site investigative work provided the work
is conducted in accordance with the following requirements.
a Investigative work should not disturb any more than five percent (5%)of
any protected sensitive area described in subsection D.2 ofthis Section,Restrictions for Critical
Areas,on the subject property.In every case impacts shall be minimized and disturbed areas
restored.
b.In every location where site investigative work is conducted,disturbed
areas shall be minimized,and immediately restored.
c.A notice shall be posted on the site by the property owner or owner's
agent indicating that site investigative work is being conducted,and that the work must minimize
disturbance to the critical areas identified in subsection D.2 oftbis Section,Restrictions for
Critical Areas.
d.No site investigative work shall commence without first notifying the
Director or his or her designee in advance.
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9.Allowable Minor Tree Cutting Activities:Tree cutting and associated use of
mechanical equipment is pennitted as follows,except as provided in subsection D2 ofthis
Section,Restrictions for Critical Areas:
a.On a developed lot or on a partially developed lot less than one-half (1/2)
of an acre any number of trees may be removed;
b.On a partially developed lot greater than one-half (112)of an acre or on an
undeveloped lot provided that:
1.No more than three (3)trees are removed in any twelve (12)month
period from a property under thirty five thousand (35,000)square feet in size;and
ii.No more than six (6)trees are removed in any twelve (12)month
period from a property over thirty five thousand (35,000)square feet in size.
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iii.Rights-of-Way Unobstructed:In conducting minor tree cutting
activities,rights-of-way shall not be obstructed.
10.Landscaping or Gardening Permitted:Land clearing in conformance with the
provisions of subsection C.9 ofthis Section,Allowable Tree Cutting Activities,and subsection
D .2,Restrictions for Critical Areas,is permitted on a developed lot for purposes of landscaping
or gardening.Land clearing in conformance with the provisions of subsection C.9,Allowable
Minor Tree Cutting Activities,and subsection D.2,Restrictions for Critical Areas,is permitted
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on a partially developed or undeveloped lot for purposes of landscaping or gardening provided
that no mechanical equipment is used.
11.Operational Mining/Quarrying:Land clearing and tree cutting associated with
previously approved,operational mining and quarrying activities.
12.Modification of Existing Utilities and Streets (not otherwise exempted by RMC 4-
3-050.C.7)by Ten Percent (10%)or Less:Overbuilding (enlargement beyond existing project
needs)or replacement and/or rehabilitation of existing streets,provided the work does not
increase the footprint of the structure,line or street by more than ten percent (10%)within the
critical area and/or buffer areas.
SECTION VI.Section 4-6-o30.F of Chapter 6,Street and Utility 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:
F.DRAINAGE PLAN DESIGN CRITERIA,DRAFTING STANDARDS AND
CONTENTS:
The drainage plan shall be prepared in conformance with the Department's construction
plan drafting standards and contents,the City's Standard Specifications for Municipal
Construction and Standard Detail documents,and the design criteria,construction materials,
practices and standard details contained in chapters 3,4,and 5 of the current King County
Surface water design manual;provided that the Department's standards and design criteria will
take precedence and prevail in any interpretation of conflicting or contradictory standards and
design criteria,and provided,further,that within designated Urban Separators regulated in
Section 4-4-110,the 2005 King County Surface Water Design Manual Conservation Flow
Control Area Level 2 flow control standards are required.
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SECTION VI.
ORDINANCE NO.5132
Section 4-11-150.0 of Chapter 11,Definitions,ofTitle IV
(Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended by adding the following definition of Open
Space,Contiguous,Urban Separator,to read as follows:
Open Space,Contiguous,Urban Separator:Land permanently set aside as open space
located in recorded tracts.Contiguous open space lands may include critical areas,such as
wetlands and steep slopes,and wetland buffers,as well as stormwater ponds enhanced per the
techniques and landscape requirements set forth in The Integrated Pond,King County Water and
Land Resources Division.
SECTION VII.
five days after its publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4 th day Of_---=A=p=r=...=i::..:::l'--__,2005.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 4 th day of A~p'-r_i_l ____:.,2005.
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Lawrence J.Warren,~mey
Date of Publication:4/8/2005 (summary)
ORD.I175:3/24/05:ma
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Exhibit A
4-2-110A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DESIGNATIONS
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
RC R-1 R-4 R-8
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Minimum None None None 4 dwelling units
Housing Density per net acre1,2
for proposed short
plats or
subdivisions
Maximum 1 dwelling unit 1 dwelling unit per 4 dwelling units 8 dwelling unitsHousingDensitlper10net1netacreexceptper1netacre13
per 1 net acreacresthatindesignated
Urban Separators,
density of up to 1
unit per gross
acre may be
permitted subject
to conditions in
RMC 4-3-110
Urban Separator
Overlay.
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Number per legal 1 accessory
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Minimum Lot 10 acres 1 acre 8,000 sq.ft.''"4,500 sq.ft.for
Size for lots 10,000 sq.ft.for except where parcels greater
created after small lot than 1 acre.
November 10,cluster clusters 10 are
2004 developmene allowed,R-8 5,000 sq.ft.for
standards shall parcels 1 acre or
apply.less.
Minimum Lot 150 ft.for 75 ft.for interior 70 ft.for interior 50 ft.for interior
Width for lots interior lots.lots.lots.80 ft.for lots.
created after corner lotS.ll ,13
November 10,175 ft.for 85 ft.for corner except where 60 ft.for corner
2004 corner lots.lots.small lot lots
Except for clusters 10 are
clustered allowed,R-8
development standards shall
within designated apply.
Urban Separators
R-4 standards
shall apply for
both interior and
corner lots.
Minimum Lot 200ft.85 ft.80 ft.'I~except 65ft.
Depth for lots where small lot
created after clusters 10 are
November 10,allowed,R-8
2004 standards shall
apply.
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Exhibit A
RC R-1 R-4 R-8
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Minimum Front 30 ft.°30 ft.0 30 ft.'<:,l;j except 15 ft.for primary
Yard where small lot structure.
clusters 10 are
allowed,R-a 20 ft.for attached
standards shall garages accessed
apply.from front or side
Unit with Alley yard street.
Access Unit with AlleyGarage:The Access Garage:front yard set-The front yardbackofthe
primary set-back of the
primary structurestructuremaymaybereducedbereducedto
20 ft.if all to 10ft.if all
parking is parking is
provided in theprovidedintherearyardofthe lotrearyardofthewithaccessfromlotwithaccessapublicright-of-from a public way or alley.6right-of-way or
alley.6
Minimum Side 30 ft.1 20 ft.20 ft.'<:,,,,except 15 ft.1 for the
Yard Along a where small lot primary structure
Street clusters 10 are and 20 ft.for the
allowed,15 ft.is attached garages
allowed.which access
from the front and
side yard along a
street.
Minimum Side 25 ft.15 ft.15 combined 5 ft.
Yard ft.12,13 are
allowed with a
minimum of 5 ft.
for any side
yard,except
where small lot
clusters 10 are
allowed,5 ft.
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RC R-1 R-4 R-a
SETBACKS 4
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Minimum Rear 35 ft.25 ft.25 ft.20 ft.
Yard Where small lot
ciusters 10 are
allowed,20 ft.
Clear Vision Area In no case shall In no case shall In no case shall In no case shall a
a structure over a structure over a structure over structure over 42
42 in.in height 42 in.in height 42 in.in height in.in height
intrude into the intrude into the intrude into the intrude into the
20 ft.clear 20 ft.clear 20 ft.clear 20 ft.clear vision
vision area vision area vision area area defined in
defined in RMC defined in RMC defined in RMC RMC 4-11-030.
4-11-030. 4-11-030.4-11-030.
Minimum 10ft.10ft.10ft.10ft.landscaped
Freeway landscaped landscaped landscaped setback from the
Frontage Setback setback from the setback from the setback from the street property
street property street property street property line.
line.line.line.
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Maximum 2 stories and 30 2 stories and 30 2 stories and 30 2 stories and 30
Building Height ft.ft.ft.for standard ft.
and Number of roof.
Stories,except for
uses having a 2 stories and 35
"Public Suffix"(P)ft.for roofs
designation9 having a pitch
greater than
3/12.
Maximum Height See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-See RMC 4-4-
for Wireless 140G.140G.140G.140G.
Communication
Facilities
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Maximum Lots 5 acres or 35%.Lots greater Lots 5,000 sq.ft.
Building more:2%.An than 5,000 sq.or greater:35%
Coverage additional 5%of ft.:35%or or 2,500 sq.ft.,
(Including primary the total area 2,500 sq.ft.,whichever is
and accessory may be used for whichever is greater.
buildings)agricultural greater.
buildings.Lots less than
Lots 10,000 sq.Lots 5,000 sq.5,000 sq.ft.:
ft.to 5 acres:ft.or less:50%50%.
15%.On lots
greater than 1
acre,an
additional 5%of
the total area
may be used for
agricultural
buildings.
Lots 10,000 sq.
ft.or less:35%.
Vertical Fa~ade All dwelling units
Modulation shall provide
vertical fa9ade
modulation at
least every
twenty
horizontal feet
(20'),including
front,side and
rear fa9ades
when visible
from a street.
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Exhibit A
RC R-1 R-4 I R-8
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Minimum Off-5 ft.wide irrigated 5 ft.wide irrigated
Site or drought or drought
Landscaping resistant resistant
Abutting Non-landscape strip landscape strip
Arterial Public provided that if provided that if
Streets for Plats there is additional there is additional
and Short Plants undeveloped right undeveloped right
Submitted on or of way in excess of way in excess
after November of 5 ft,this shall of 5 ft,this shall
10,2004 also be also be
landscaped.landscaped.
Minimum Off-10 ft.wide 10 ft.wide
Site irrigated or irrigated or
Landscaping drought resistant drought resistant
Abutting landscape strip landscape strip
Principal,provided that if provided that if
Minor and there is additional there is additional
Collector undeveloped right undeveloped right
Arterial Streets of way in excess of way in excess
for Plats and of 10ft.,this shall of 10ft.,this shall
Short Plants also be also be
Submitted on or landscaped, landscaped,
after November unless otherwise unless otherwise
10,2004 determined by the determined by
reviewing official the reviewing
during the official during the
subdivision subdivision
process.process.
Minimum On or At least two (2)At least two (2)
Off-Site Street trees of a City-trees of a City-
Tree approved species approved species
Requirements with a minimum with a minimum
for Plats and caliper of 1 W'per caliper of 1 W'
Short Plants tree shall be per tree shall be
Submitted on or planted in the planted in the
after November front yard or front yard or
10,2004 planting strip of planting strip of
every lot prior to every lot prior to
occupancy.occupancy.
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