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RESOLUTION NO.3781
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING FACTS,EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON NEW
DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-IO AND RM-F ZONES WITHIN THE
IDGHLANDS SUB-AREA PLAN STUDY AREA,AND ESTABLISHING A
TERMINATION DATE FOR THE MORATORIUM.
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has previously declared a moratorium on new
development in the R-IO and RM-F zones within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan Study Area;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has expended substantial time and energy on its
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and associated policies;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has identified a study area for refinement of the
Comprehensive Plan,with a Sub-Area Plan in the Renton Highlands to further its economic
development objectives;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has expended substantial funds developing a preliminary
vision and evaluating market factors for redevelopment in the Highlands Study Area;and
WHEREAS,the R-IO and RM-F zones are currently mapped on a number of properties
within the Highlands Sub-Area Study Plan;and
WHEREAS,the City has continued to expend time and money in drafting a
redevelopment plan for the Highlands Study Area to achieve higher density,quality infill
development,and integrated development;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to extend the moratorium to provide adequate time for the
City staff to prepare and present the proposed changes to the Sub-Area Plan and zoning,and
present such changes to the City Council for review and adoption;and
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RESOLUTION NO.3781
WHEREAS,it is necessary to perfonn environmental reVIew of changes to the
Comprehensive Plan,zoning,and development regulations,which review has not yet taken place;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCa OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION L The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION n.There is hereby declared an extended moratorium on the permitting
or construction of residential development,including grading permits,land clearing and tree
cutting permits,building permits,plats,lot line adjustments,and site plan review entitlements in
the R-lO and RM-F zones within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan Study Area,with the exception of
portable buildings for the Renton School District,which are not covered by this moratorium.The
area of the continued moratorium has been modified from the original moratorium.The area of
the extended moratorium is shown on the attached map.The purpose of this extended
moratorium is to provide adequate time for staff to draft,review and present to the City Council,
and for the City Council to review and adopt changes to the Comprehensive Plan Policies
concerning the appropriate density and use of land within the Highlands Sub-Area Plan Study
Area.
The moratorium shall be in place for a period not to exceed six months,unless otherwise
modified by the City Council,which period may be extended or renewed for one or more
additional periods,but only if a subsequent public hearing is held,and findings of fact are made
prior to each renewal,to support such renewal.
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RESOLUTION NO.3781
PASSEDBYTHECITYCOUNCIT..this 14th dayof November
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 14th day of November
,2005.
,2005.
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Kathy K er-Wheeler,Mayor
Approved as to form:
RES.1142:11/10/05:ma
Date of publication:11/18/2005 (summary)
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_Included in Moratorium
-Area "A"Boundary
-Area "B"Boundary
Highlands Sub-Area Moratorium
R-10 and RM-F Zoned Parcels