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ORDINANCE NO. 5759
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SECTIONS 4-2-010, 4-2-020, 4-2-050, 4-2-060, 4-2-080, 4-2-110, 4-2-120 AND 4-
2-130 OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS-USES AND STANDARDS, SECTIONS 4-
3-010, 4-3-040, 4-3-080, 4-3-090, 4-3-100 AND 4-3-110, OF CHAPTER 3,
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, SECTIONS 4-4-030,
4-4-080, 4-4-100, 4-4-110 AND 4-4-130 OF CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTIONS 4-7-150 AND 4-7-230 OF CHAPTER 7,
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, SECTION 4-8-100 OF CHAPTER 8, PERMITS -
GENERAL AND APPEALS, SECTIONS 4-9-065, 4-9-150, 4-9-200 AND 4-9-240 OF
CHAPTER 9, PERMITS - SPECIFIC, SECTION 4-10-010 OF CHAPTER 10, LEGAL
NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES, USES AND LOTS, AND SECTIONS 4-11-140, 4-
11-160 AND 4-11-190 OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) AND SECTION 8-7-4 OF CHAPTER 7, NOISE
LEVEL REGULATIONS, OF TITLE VIII (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE RENTON
MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING THE CITY OF RENTON'S DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS BY REVISING LAND USE DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICT
NAMES; CONDITIONALLY ALLOWING MULTI-FAMILY IN THE COMMERCIAL
OFFICE ZONE; CONDITIONALLY ALLOWING EXPANSION OF NONCONFORMING
STRUCTURES; PROVIDING TOWNHOUSE-STYLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN
THE RESIDENTIAL-14 ZONE; AND REVISING, DELETING AND ADDING
DEFINITIONS.
WHEREAS, the Council has heretofore adopted and filed a Comprehensive Plan and the
Council has implemented and amended the Comprehensive Plan from time to time, together
with the adoption of various codes, reports and records; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on this matter on October 6,
2013, and on November 25, 2014, and on May 6, 2015; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt amendments to the City's code in order to
implement changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan, adopted contemporaneously with this
ordinance;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-2-010, Zones and Map Designations Established, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4-2-010 ZONES AND MAP DESIGNATIONS ESTABLISHED:
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATIONS:
The City has been divided into c-Comprehensive Plan land use designations:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP
LAND USE DESIGNATION SYMBOL
Residential Low Density (ALD)
Residential Medium Density (RM D)
Residential Multi FamilYI-ligh Density (RIVIHD)
C=-D)
Commercial & Mixed Use CMU
Commercials Offices Residential (COR)
C--Ar,.,..,,r,.;-.I r.,rr;a„r i�T
Employment Area Val•Iey (EAV)
B. ZONING MAP:
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This Chapter shall consist of this text as well as that certain map on file in the
Office of the City Clerk designated as the Zoning Map of the City. The boundaries
of the various districts shall be shown on the Zoning Map and are hereby made a
part of the Renton Municipal Code (RMC). This Chapt itle is to be read and
interpreted in light of the contents of the Zoning Map.
C. ZONING DISTRICTS:
The City is divided into the following types of zoning districts and the
following map symbols are established:
MAP
ZONE
SYMBOL
Resource Conservation (RC)
Residential-1 Dwe'!iRg WRit PeF Net "^"e (R-1)
Residential-4 Dwelling WRits Dor Net n (R-4)
Residential-6 nwel'*i;g snits PeF Net n,.o (R-6)
Residential-8 DwelliRg Units Pee Net A, , (R-g)
Residential Manufactured Home (RMH)
Residential-10 n..,e'"Fig Wiits oe. Net n,.o (R-10)
Residential-14 Dwelling W Rits Pee Net n,. (R-14)
RPr,4jPRtffi;1I (R M T-)
Residential Multi-Family (RMFM-I<}
Light Industrial (IL)
Medium Industrial (IM)
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Center Downtown (CD)
Center Village (CV)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
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Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Commercial Office (CO)
Commercial]Office�_Residential (COR)
Urban Center—NeFlh= (UC-N4)
D. ZONES IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The Comprehensive Plan Designations are implemented by certain zones:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION IMPLEMENTING ZONES
Resource Conservation (RC)
Residential Low Density (RLD) Residential-l-1 n'�(R-1)
Residential-4 —ADW�Ac(R-4)
Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
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Residential Single Family 04-5 Medium Residential- —6 DW/AG (R-6)
Density Residential-8—88 DW/AG (R-8)
Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
Residential-10— '0 DW AG (R-10)
Residential-14 (R-14)
Residential Medium High Density (RMHD) Residential Manufactured Home Park (RMH)
I-C SiC-I eH i a.1 — 14 D I/ G 0 n►
Residential Multi-Family(RMF)
Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
D.+1-7.JPRt*-1I nA"Ite C-...,.il../DIVI1 RP';6 JPR iAI MUIti Family(RIVI_W, RM Ti RM F)
Center Downtown (CD)
Center Village (CV)
Q.,SL.J.,.,+i-.1 Multi Family 11.-h-..+ /'.,.-.+.,.- /DnA_I 11
Commercial
& Mixed Use (CMU)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
Commercial Office (CO)
Urban Center (UC)
11.6,-.A ren+o. AIS,.+I, (WC--N4
CPRtP-—nl, Fth 7 (WC N2)
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Commercial]Offices Residential (COR) Commercial]Office]_Residential (COR)
c'—Family- ,
C--PRtPr Village (GV)
GeRteF Village (CV)
RPc*dPnt;;iI — 14 DI I/AG (R-141
G,,F.,.,, eF.f-.l r, ender 1=1 (GO)
Light I.,d, tFial (II )
Light indu stFual /ll ►
Heavy IRGIUStFial (IH)
Commercial Arterial (CA)
Commercial Office (CO)
Employment Area Valley (EAV) Light Industrial (IL)
Medium Industrial (IM)
Heavy Industrial (IH)
Resource Conservation (RC)
E. ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS ON LAND USE:
TYPE OF LAND USE ZONING MAP
RESTRICTION SYMBOL
Automall Restrictions Dot Pattern
P----hl*r-- Use DesigRatieR jLpe�
REFERENCE OR CODE
TYPE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION
SECTION NO.
Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions RMC 4-3-020
AquifeF Critical Areas Regulations RMC 4-3-050
Automall District RMC 4-3-040
Downtown Pedestrian District RIVIG n 2 0:79Land 4-2-080D
Planned Urban Development RMC 4-9-150
Restrictive Covenants See Property Title Report
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Urban Design Regulations (Areas "A," "B," "C," and "D;" ) RMC 4-3-100
SECTION II. Subsections 4-2-020.6, Resource Conservation, 4-2-020.C, Residential-1
DU/Acre (R-1), 4-2-020.D, Residential-4 DU/Acre (R-4), 4-2-020.E, Residential-6 DU/Acre (R-6),
4-2-050.F, Residential-8 DU/Acre (R-8), 4-2-020.G, Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone
(RMH), 4-2-020.H, Residential-10 DU/Acre (R-10), 4-2-020.1, Residential-14 DU/Acre (R-14), 4-2-
020J, Residential Multi-Family (RM), 4-2-020.P, Commercial/Office/Residential Zone (COR), 4-2-
020.11, Medium Industrial Zone (IM), and 4-2-020.T, Urban Center — North Zones (UC-N1 AND
UC-N2), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are hereby amended as follows:
B. RESOURCE CONSERVATION ZONE (RC):
The Resource Conservation Zone (RC) is established to provide a very low-
density residential zone that endeavors to provide some residential use of lands
characterized by extensive critical areas or lands with agricultural uses. It is
intended to implement the Low Density Residential Comprehensive Plan
designation. This zone promotes uses that are compatible with the functions and
values of designated critical areas and allows for continued production of food
and agricultural products. No minimum density is required.
The Resource Conservation Zone is also intended to provide separation
between areas of more intense urban uses and critical lands or agricultural uses;
encourage or preserve very low-density residential uses; reduce the intensity of
uses in accordance with the extent of environmentally sensitive areas such as
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floodplains, wetlands and streams, aquifers, wildlife habitat, steep slopes, and
other geologically hazardous areas; allow for small-scale farming to commence
or continue; and provide viable uses within urban separators.
C. RESIDENTIAL-1 €(R-1):
The Residential-1 Dwelling Unit PeF Net n,.ro__Zone (R-1) is established to
provide and protect suitable environments for residential development of lands
characterized by pervasive critical areas where limited residential development
will not compromise critical areas. It is intended to implement the Low Density
Residential Comprehensive Plan designation. The zone provides for suburban
estate single family and clustered single family residential dwellings, at a
maximum density of one (1) dwelling unit per net acre, and allows for small scale
farming associated with residential use. Density bonus provisions, of up to
eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre, are intended to allow assisted living to
develop with higher densities within the zone. It is further intended to protect
critical areas, provide separation between neighboring jurisdictions through
designation of urban separators as adopted by the Countywide Policies, and
prohibit the development of incompatible uses that may be detrimental to the
residential or natural environment. .
D. RESIDENTIAL-4 8U{AGRE(R-4):
The Residential-4 DwelliRg Units Pee Net n, a Zone (R-4) is established to
promote urban single family residential neighborhoods serviceable by urban
utilities and containing ameRity open spaces amenities. It is intended to
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implement the Residential Low Density Comprehensive Plan designation. The
Residential-4 Dwell its PeF Net Affe-Ze„e-(R-4) w+1--allows a maximum
density of four (4) dwelling units per net acre. The R-4 designation serves as a
transition between rural designation zones and higher density residential zones.
It is intended as an intermediate lower density residential zone. Larger lot
subdivisions are preferred; however, "small het-clusters development" afeis
allowed on sites where open space amenities are created. Resulting
development is intended to be superior in design and siting than that which
would normallyheri;seoccur otherwise. S^^a" '^t rchusteFS may also Fneet
E.,RESIDENTIAL-6 DU�AGRE (R-6):
The Residential-6 Dwelling Units o^. Net er-e Zone (R-6) is established for
single family dwellings and is intended to implement the ci^^'^ Family 'and Use
Residential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan designation. The R-6 zone wi4
allows a range of three (3)maximum den&*y ^{to six (6) dwelling units per net
acre. Development in the R-6 zone is intended to be single family residential at
moderate density.
F. RESIDENTIAL-8 9UjAGRE (R-8):
The Residential-8 DwelliAg "^.tS; Per Neet er-e Zone (R-8) is established for
single family residential dwellings allowing a range of four (4) to eight (8)
dwelling units per net acre. It is intended to implement the SiRgle FaFRily ' and
ULseResidential Medium Density Comprehensive Plan designation. Development
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in the R-8 Zone is intended to create opportunities for new single family
residential neighborhoods and to facilitate high-quality infill development that
promotes reinvestment in existing single family neighborhoods. It is intended to
accommodate uses that are compatible with and support a high-quality
residential environment and add to a sense of community.
G. RESIDENTIAL MANUFACTURED HOME PARK M#F(RMH):
The Residential Manufactured Home Park Zone (RMH) is established to
promote development that is single family in character and developed to offer a
choice in land tenancy. Standards provide for safe and high-quality
manufactured home neighborhoods. It is intended to implement the Residential
Low Density, SiRgle Family and Medium Density I and_ "-s^ Comprehensive Plan
designation. The RMH Zone is intended to protect established manufactured
home parks and to expand the variety of affordable housing types available
within the City.
H. RESIDENTIAL-10 WjAGRE
The Residential-10 Dwe"-Rg Units PeF Net "GF^ Zone (R-10) is established for
thigh-density residential development that will provide a mix of
residential styles including small lot detached dwellings or attached dwellings
such as townhouses and small-scale flats. Development promoted in the zone is
intended to increase opportunities for detached dwellings as a percent of the
housing stock, as well as allow some small-scale attached housing choices and to
create high-quality infill development that increases density while maintaining
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the single family character of the existing neighborhood. Allowable base
densities range from #ems-(44five5 to ten (10) dwelling units per net acre. The
zone serves as a transition to higher density multi-family zones.
1. RESIDENTIAL-14 DUjAGR€(R-14):
The purpose of the Residential-14 Dwelling mitt Pee Net AGFe Zone (R-14) is
to encourage development, and redevelopment, of residential neighborhoods
that provide a mix of detached and attached dwelling structures organized and
designed to combine characteristics of both typical single family and small-scale
multi-family developments. Densities range from ten-(10}seven 7 to fourteen
(14) units per net acre with opportunities for bonuses up to eighteen (18)
dwelling units per net acre. Structure size is intended to be limited in terms of
bulk and scale so that the various unit types allowed in the zone are compatible
with one another and can be integrated together into a quality neighborhood.
Project features are encouraged, such as yards for private use, common open
spaces, and landscaped areas that enhance a neighborhood and foster a sense of
community. Civic and limited commercial uses may be allowed when they
support the purpose of the designation.
J. RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY(RMF):
• The RMF Zone provides suitable environments for multi-
family dwellings. It is further intended to conditionally allow uses that are
compatible with and support a multi-family environment.
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7 GlassefaGatiGAS* The deeeity alle.ye.J . Ad_e_r this � •.ill he idee+ifie,.l
by the fthat '3-applied. Thr'r, ; itl � ,II. he applied with e iwf three
(2T
Familly)-1 The RMF-F-suffix allows for the development of
both infill parcels in existing multi-family districts with compatible projects and
other multi-family development. Densities range from ten (10) to twenty (20)
du/acre with opportunities for bonuses up to tqwenty-five (25) dwelling
units per net acre.
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i
+raar'tc'rvrr •1r—residential FCg�h vrrhreec
—dev?IApm ?nt area j!—eXIStS, AFf}
GempFehensive Plian^--cr a@5Fvt F9TrS `"1h trai+ie al esideetial eeinhherh
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are planned ill r -it-We DeRSity ranges from fe..r+eep (1 4) +e +hiFty five.(35)
r "U" (UFbaR GeRter). The RM 1 I ..#iv PFeVides for high deRsity,
Urban seale, I+' family eheieer DeyeleemeRt st-.ndaFdS p mete a peder+rian
I;r-.;IIP a ly,rvTrrrrEsllz+--mr""Ia--AT;rE?IaTtiPs. DeRSity FangesfFevm twenty-five (25) tv
seventy five (75) du/aero
P. COMMERCIAL)OFFICEJ_RESIDENTIAL ZONE (COR):
The purpose of the Commercials Office%Residential Zone (COR) is to provide
for a mix of intensive office, hotel, convention center, and residential activity in a
high-quality, master-planned development that is integrated with the natural
environment. Commercial retail and service uses that are architecturally and
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functionally integrated are permitted. Also, commercial uses that provide high
economic value may be allowed if designed with the scale and intensity
envisioned for the COR Zone. The scale and location of these sites will typically
denote a gateway into the City and should be designed accordingly.
R. MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL ZONE (IM):
The purpose of the Medium Industrial Zone (IM) is to provide areas for
medium-intensity industrial activities involving manufacturing, processing,
assembly and warehousing. Uses in this zone may require some outdoor storage
and may create some external emissions of noise, odor, glare, vibration, etc., but
these are largely contained on-site. Compatible uses that directly serve the
needs of other uses permitted within the district are also allowed zone-wide.
Additionally, within the Employment Area "''designation, an even wider
variety of commercial and service uses may be permitted.
T. URBAN CENTER UC
ese.;-The Urban Center — Nei4hT ZonesUC ar-eis established to
provide an area for pedestrian-scale urban mixed-use development that
supports the residential and employment goals of Renton's Urban Center--
N9Fth. The UC All -^d "G-"" Zones-afe is intended to attract a wide range of
office, technology, commercial, and residential uses. The overall mix and
intensity of uses within both zones will develop over time. Consequently,
decisions made in early phases of redevelopment will need to take into
consideration the potential for further infill and intensification of uses. The
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overall mix and intensity of uses is intended to create an urban rather than
suburban character. The form of development is expected to use urban
development standards and therefore, setbacks, heights, landscaping, parking,
and design standards are to be urban in scale and configured in a layout utilizing
the street system to create a human-scale, pedestrian-oriented new center. Uses
that support urban center development are allowed. Development is expected
to include amenities such as gateways, water access, and open space. High-
quality development is anticipated, encompassing a mix of residential
neighborhoods, shopping, and employment districts and public facilities. The
designation is also intended to allow continuation of airplane manufacturing and
accessory airplane manufacturing uses, as land area formerly occupied by those
uses is transformed to combinations of retail, service, office, residential, and
civic uses.
an r Worth I (UG NQ; This � .,+i��., �,.J.+ +., h., +h.,+�rvaWhanrv�Kl�ei —
fir St to reoevelep 400 aiFPIane and Icy aeee$Ser-y U-ter. The
�eg+oT Te a+;--area. f�e�iden ial ayes a e ed iced se f9FFAa W
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gateway
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+ter
b.lrb2n Cpi;f<er. — NaFth 2 N2); This zene all;ws ee,Tt+pued
airplane-manufaet rl '+r +
c. �� a� v ���z.��c.�accarinsa'i�a lig aeee3Ser=T-fenetiens. ripen red�vele�era , the
o.:—r.z =aRe �s anz�eipdi:e to e6emethe care-e t,htiim Eeiater— NeFth. New
develepment iR t#e—zene is Rt+e;pated to create dist+get+ve urba;
neighber heeds mixed use emplayment-eeRters and signifiean ubl„e- ee
s P .,Tm., s � �
space and amee+t+es. The I I�2Ze„ s distinguished by FedeaelepMept that
SECTION III. Subsection 4-2-050.C.4.a, Rules of Interpretation for Accessory Uses, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
a. Rules of Interpretation for Accessory Uses: To determine whether
a use is permitted as accessory, the Development Services Division Director shall
utilize the following rules of interpretation:
i. If a use is allowed or conditionally allowed in a zone as a
"permitted" use, accessory uses associated with the primary use that are
determined to be incidental, necessary and commonly found with the permitted
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use may be allowed with the same permit type as the primary use, unless
specifically stated otherwise.
ii. If a use is permitted or conditionally permitted as a primary use,
subject to location restrictions, the listed use, even as an accessory use, is also
subject to the same location restrictions as the primary use, unless specifically
stated otherwise. For example, if a use is restricted to a location within the
Employment Area Valley-(EAV) land use designation, then the accessory form of
the use is only permitted in the EAV, unless specifically stated otherwise.
iii. Required parking, required site utilities/facilities, and other
development standards required in order to establish or operate a use on a site
according to the RMC are considered accessory.
SECTION IV. Section 4-2-060, Zoning Use Table— Uses Allowed in Zoning Designations,
of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as shown on Attachment A.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-080.A, Subject to the Following Conditions, of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
A. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Specified uses are L-limited to locations within an existing or new golf
course or regional park.
2. All operations shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed
structure.
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a. Vehicles shall only be held on the property while being serviced
and shall have an active repair or service invoice that shall be made available to
the City upon the City's request.
b. Vehicle storage before or after service shall not be allowed.
Vehicles held on the site shall be subject to the screening and landscaping
provisions in RMC 4-4-120, Storage Lots — Outside, unless enclosed within a
building.
c. Vehicle holding areas shall count toward the maximum lot
coverage standard of the zone.
d. Any overnight vehicle parking accessory to this use shall not be
located in the front setback or in a side setback along a street. Additionally, in
the CN or CV Zone, this use mustshall be associated with a gas station.
3. These uses shall not be located on the ground floor along street
frontage abutting the "Downtown Pedestrian District." See Downtown
Pedestrian District Map in RMC 4-2-080.1), as it exists or may be amended.
4. Existing commercial laundry uses may be continued and may be re-
established for purposes of rebuilding upon unintentional destruction of
property. Existing commercial laundry uses may not expand beyond their
existing building footprint plus abutting easements, loading, or parking areas.
Renovations or alterations within the existing building footprint are permitted.
Existing commercial laundry uses may add to the height of buildings provided
that the height of the building not exceed forty-two feet (42'), and that
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additional height be used for accessory office to support the commercial laundry
uses. Existing offsite warehousing uses accessory to existing commercial laundry
uses may be continued but -shall not be expanded beyond their existing
building footprint.
5. Reserved.
the DAA 11 Z e R e.
6. Reserved. 5ubjeet to the—Few rx�ents of RME4-9 998, Heme
OeeupatieRs as it exists O i be amended, with the written appFe al of the
7. Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may be allowed as an accessory use
to a detached single-family dwelling pursuant to the conditional use permit
process. ADUs shall be subject to the development standards applicable to
primary structures and consistent with the architectural character of the primary
structure. The property owner shall file an affidavit affirming that the owner will
occupy the principal dwelling or the ADU. Additionally, prior to the issuance of
building permits the owner shall record a notice on the property title. The notice
shall bear the notarized signature of all property owners listed on the property
title and include: the legal description of the property, a copy of the approved
site/floor plan, and the applicability of the restrictions and limitations regarding
ADUs in RMC Title IV. No more than fifty (50) total ADUs may be permitted per
calendar year.
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8. A building-mounted amateur radio antenna that is six feet (6') or less
in height or a freestanding, vertical monopole amateur radio antenna that is
forty-five feet (45') or less in height is permitted without a c-Conditional t+Use
Permit.
9. Development consistent with a_ "Master Plan" approved
pursuant to RMC 4-9-200, Master Plan and Site Plan Review, is considered to be
a permitted use. Other activities that are ^permitted include the
addition of up to four (4) new portables, or changes in facilities not exceeding
ten percent (10%) of gross floor area. Other proposed activities require a Hearing
Examiner c-Conditional t+Use p ermit.
10. Specified uses are allowed consistent with the provisions of RMC 4-
9-240, Temporary Use Permits, as it exists 9F Fnay be ameRded.
11. Storage of products shall be limited to products related to retail,
service, or office uses and shall not be located along the building street frontage
or in areas visible to the public.
12. Specified use(s) Sshall be developed as part of a general offices
buildin,,largeF egieeStFUGWFes or a residential mixed use building,. Shall net
*n^d4'^^^ ^�' yet shall not occupy more than twenty-five percent (25%) per
building_where ^ ^{'e^^
13. Reserved. GeReral effeees ^ ^^I„ a"94.,^d ;R the r.RpleyFnent AFea
Bey (EAV) land use des+gnatiee;primed that geeeral effiEes that are
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14. Marijuana producers and processors FAustshall be located entirely
within a permanents enclosed structure with a roof.
15. In the CD and CO Zones, use is limited to farmer's markets. In all
other zones, use is limited to farmer's markets, building, hardware and garden
retail sales.
16. Attached dwelling units may be allowed through a
Planned Urban Development pursuant to RMC 4-9-150, Planned Urban
Development Regulations, and in conformance with the following:
a. Mass Transit Facilities: At least fifty percent (50%) of the lot shall
be located within one-quarter NO mile (as the crow flies) of at least one of the
following:
L Bus Stop: An official bus service stop that offers levels of
service comparable to all of the following:
(a) Service at least every ten (10) minutes during peak
morning and evening travel times;
Fifteen (15) minute service during off-peak periods;
ll Scheduled service for late night/early mornings;
j!�J Full service seven (7) days a week.
H. Dedicated Park and Ride: A Park and Ride, as defined in RMC
4-11-160, Definitions P.
iii. Commuter Rail:A passenger rail station.
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b. Mixed Use Building: The building shall incorporate commercial
uses, with at least two (2) commercial uses on the ground floor:
i. The two (2) required ground floor commercial uses shall be
limited to retail sales, on-site services, eating and drinking establishments, and
similar uses as determined by the Administrator.
ii. Additional commercial uses may be located above the ground
floor, but shall be located below all dwelling units.
iii. Industrial uses are prohibited.
c. Building Form: The building shall be a minimum of eight (8)
stories in height. Commercial space shall be provided on the ground floor at
thirty feet (30') in depth along any street frontage. Averaging the minimum
depth may be permitted through the site plan review process, provided no
portion of the depth is reduced to less than twenty feet (20'). All commercial
space provided on the ground floor shall have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height
of fifteen feet (15'). Residential uses shall not be located on the ground floor
along any public street frontage.
d. Structured Parking: Required parking for the dwelling units shall
be provided entirely within an attached structured parking facility. Any
approved surface parking lots shall be located to the rear and/or side of the
building.
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e. Prohibited Locations: The lot shall not be located within one
thousand feet(1,000') of an adult retail or entertainment business located within
the City of Renton.
17. Reserved.
18. Specified use(s) are not allowed within one thousand feet (1,000') of
the centerline of Renton Municipal Airport runway. In the UC Zone, buildings
adiacent to pedestrian-oriented streets, designated as such via Master Plan or
similar document approved by the City, shall be mixed use with ground-floor
commercial uses; in all other applicable Zones, buildings shall be mixed use with
ground-floor commercial. Where required, commercial space FRustshall be
provided on the ground floor at thirty feet (30') in depth along any
street frontage. Averaging the minimum depth may be permitted through the
site plan review process, provided no portion of the rdepth is reduced
to less than twenty feet (20'). All commercial space on the ground floor shall
have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of fifteen feet (15'). Residential uses shall
not be located on the ground floor along any publie street frontage.
Residential uses are not permitted in the Employment "fea Valley
(c�or Benson Community Planning AreasdesigRatien
19. Reserved.
20. Specified use(s) are knot permitted within the Commercial and
Mixed Use G9FF;deF r^..RPFeheRs;ye Planland use designation along Northeast
Sunset Boulevard, Northeast Fourth (4th) Street,armor South Puget Drive.
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21. Except for marinas, the use mustshall be housed in a structure
containing one (1) or more of the following uses: offices, residences, hotels,
convention centers, and/or research and development facilities.
The requirements in this Section may be adjusted through the Master
Plan process.
22. Self-service storage mustshall be part of a mixed use development.
Retail sales uses in the CN Zone are limited to: flowers/plants and floral supplies;
mini-marts; crafts, including supplies and finished products; gift shops; specialty
markets; and other similar small scale, low-intensity commercial uses that serve
nearby residents, as determined by the Community and Economic Development
Administrator.
23. Reserved. 6+rited- to existing uses. QF1I =th&se ^�+i{i, ,+i^^� ^r
^ ,n nrir.nr ...hirh that de nr.+ i FedWrAi.+.. I.,WIr RFe eFFAitted in +h^
COR gene. Maj9r Fnedifieatffi Rsi 6 r,
A-rl1. +i^n i si^nc of evicting
a HeaFinn Examiner endi+ieRal use permit in the GOR Ze
24. Use requires a Hearing Examiner EConditional t+Use p. ermit, unless
that use is accessory in which case it is outright permitted. Use is not permissible
in the area south of 1-405 and north of SW 16th Street, unless accessory, in
which case it is outright permitted. Explosives and natural gas storage are not
permissible in the IL Zone.
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25. A preschool or day care center, when accessory to a public or
community facility listed in RMC 4-2-060.G, as it exists or may be amended, is
considered a permitted use.
26. Reserved.
27. Reserved. Shall -h„ and- f,..,,,+:,,Rally
they ar e (5, 90)-s qu are-feet er IaFgeF peF e1AamTShrR'4reR . These
r+r may be adjusted +h F961 ,h the Master PlaR reeyiew r.F9eess Thr.rP,
28. Industrial engine and transmission rebuild uses mustshall be
conducted entirely indoors. In the CA Zone, body shops mustshall be conducted
entirely indoors. For all other uses and zones, an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit is required if operations are conducted outdoors.
29. Specified use(s) are 9only allowed in the Employment Area Va4ey
(EAV) land use designation, provided:
a. Gambling facilities, vehicle and equipment rental and
communication broadcast and relay towers are excluded within the area south
of 1-405 and north of SW 16th Street-j .
b. Large vehicle sales are only allowed in the area south of 1-405 and
west of SR167/Rainier Avenue South.
c. Outdoor storage and retail sales are allowed as an accessory use
in industrial zones.
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d. Self-service storage is allowed as an administrative conditional
use in the Light Industrial (IL) Zones.
30. Except farmer's markets, which are permitted in all industrial zones,
the use is not allowed in the area south of 1-405 and north of SW 16th Street.
Lumberyards are not permitted in the IL zone.
31. Reserved.
32. Reserved.
33. For lots zoned R-14 within the Sunset Area, as defined by Ordinance
5610 establishing a Planned Action for the Sunset Area, kretail uses,
eating/drinking establishments, and on-site service uses are prohibited witheR
the G_ente.r Village land use d..signatie, unless they are accessory to a school,
park, or entertainment and recreational use as allowed in RMC 4-2-060.E, F and
J. Commercial uses may-shall not be greater than five thousand (5,000) square
feet of gross floor area.
34. Reserved.
35. Sales of agricultural products anis allowed as an accessory use as
defined in RMC-- 4 2 ASAA,as it exists 9F may be ame , provided the
conditions of RMC 4-4-015, Standards for Home Agricultural Sales and
Agricultural Sales• it P-MiStS OF be amended, are met.
36. Vehicles that have been towed mustshall be kept in a building.
When not in use, towing trucks mustshall be kept in a building. Tow trucks are
limited to Class A, B, and/or E. In the CA Zone,impound yards are prohibited and
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tow truck operations mustshall be a shared mixed use with either an auto body
shop and/or a vehicle service and repair business.
37. Specified use(s) are -Ssubject to requirements of RMC 4-4-010,
Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards. as it exists 9F may be amended,
Operations predominantly conducted outdoors require an
aAdministrative eConditional aUse p. ermit in the IL Zone and are prohibited in
the area south of 1-405 and north of SW 16th Street.
38. Reserved.
39. Reserved.
40. Specified use(s) are permitted when located within the
Commercial and Mixed Use (CMU)Gef4 of����� land use
designation.
41. Reserved.
42. Permitted only on the ground-floor level as part of a residential
project on R-14RAA-1 I zoned properties fronting on South 7th Street. (Amd. Ord.
4971, 6-10-2002)
43. Reserved. Subjeet to theo7Ts= r` .f onnG_ n T_msn, Adult Retail
and ERteFtai,r,-rent Regelatiens, and—ehapter 5 12 RMG, Adult ERteFtainme^+
StandaFds,as they exist 9F may be Mend-ed. In the c8 Zene, ''`e` `4"ll hp
develeped as-paFt of !aFgeF effice-stFUGWFe�nall Ret staraleRe, andI;h,a11 net
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qeeupy FReFe thaA twenty five peFGeRt (25%) peF Wilding whose PFiFR
Ae-
44. Reserved.
45. Reserved.
46. Reserved.
47. Monopoles are prohibited if located within three hundred feet
(300') of residentially zoned property, unless the Administrator determines that
all residentially zoned property within three hundred feet (300') of the proposed
facility is undevelopable due to RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations.
48. Reserved.
49. Reserved.
50. Manufactured homes shall be allowed only if in compliance with the
Residential Design and Open Space Standards in RMC 4-2-115, as it exists or may
be amended.
51. Reserved.
52. Card rooms are permitted when aaccessory to a permitted
use where food and beverages are served on the premises and located in an area
with an Employment Area Valley (EAV) land use designation as she-;AWA ^^ the
r:+„s !`.,.,. prehe-R-siye Plan I and- 1-1-se Map, and located south of 1-405. In the case
of the IM Zone, the location is further limited to IM-zoned areas south of SW
16th Street. Should any court of competent jurisdiction find that the City zoning
for card rooms is unconstitutional or illegal, #4e++-the City elects to permit the
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existing card rooms to continue operation as nonconforming legal uses and
otherwise bans card rooms.
53. Reserved.
54. Specified use(s) are Aallowed outright in the Employment Area
Valley (EAV) land use designation. Outside the EAV, the use shall be developed
as part of a mixed use building'aFgeF effiee StFur=WFes. S-UrCh uses -h,'�-eta
a'eee-4i44_yet shall not occupy more thany-twenty-five percent (25%) of a
building whose primary use is fef-general office "^'�-�,oted use or residential, and
no. n„+si.a„ the EAV, OAGI ,.,. . eati n uses shall net „ , more than tweRty
twenty-five percent (25%) of any one (1) floor of an indoor recreation facility.
55. Reserved.
56. Specified use(s) are -Pprohibited within the Employment Area V4 4ey
(EAV).
57. Reserved.
58. Reserved.
59. The specified uses shall be prohibited within the area south of 1-405
and north of SW 16th Street.
60. Reserved.
61. No drive-through service shall be permitted, except for financial
institutions, and multi-story buildings in the CV and CD Zones, and uses
permitted within the IL, IM, or IH ffind,W444Zones. in the E;pleymeRt AF
Valley (EA"'. Financial institutions are permitted a maximum of three (3)
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accessory drive-up windows that shall be part of the exterior wall of the financial
institution structure.
dFiv,,_thFeughs ;^ the G9 Zene. Drive-through lanes shall not be located between
the street and the main pedestrian access to the buildings. These requirements
may be adjusted through the site plan review process.
62. Reserved.
63. Reserved.
64. Specified use(s) are L-limited to storage in association with rental
services. An aAdministrative c-Conditional oUse ia.Eermit is required within
twelve hundred feet (1,200') of NE 4th Street. Use is
prohibited within twelve hundred feet (1,200') of Sunset
Boulevard.
65. Reserved.
66. Electrical power generation and co-generation is permitted as an
accessory use when located more than one hundred feet (100') from any
property zoned for residential use, and producing less than ten (10) megawatts
of electricity. In the CO Zone, the use mustshall be accessory to a medical
institution.
67. Chemical and allied products manufacturing operations, or
operations that are conducted predominantly out of doors, require a
Hearing Examiner issued c-Conditional i+Use pf ermit in the IM Zone, and an
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aAdministrative eConditional ++Use gPermit in the IH Zone, except that these
uses are not permissible in the area south of 1-405 and north of SW 16th Street.
68. Only ^^-mi**^4i^The use is permitted if conducted wholly within an
enclosed building, or if the use is located within an th4---Automall Districts
�'�-d„R pursuantto RMC 4-3-040_, as it exists er Fnay be amended, a^a or and
Industrial Zone (IL, IM, or IH). Employment AFea Valley land use desi .Rabe.
Rrevided, hewever, that indeer eRly salesef small vehieles aFepeFmitted
an wheFe within the 6A Zene, regardlessef eredayae„e.
69. Reserved.
70. Reserved.
71. Specified uses) are Aonly allowed O^ the Empleyment ^F^, Valley
(EAV) land „ .d,,,-;....-.+;.,., south of 1-405., subjeet to the ,. .,hien. „f RMG n -9-
039, as ;+ exists y be -
RMP-Ad-^-d-72. Reserved.
73. Garden style apartments are prohibited. Within the Center Village
Zone, ground floor commercial development at a minimum of seventy-five
percent (75%) of the frontage of the building is required for all residential
projects on parcels abutting NE Sunset Boulevard east of Harrington Avenue NE.
74. Reserved.
75. Reserved. Only ermitted west of RarIE Ave. and- Se++thef Al. -8th
StFeet
76. Reserved.
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77. Specified use(s) are 8only permitted north of N. 8th Street and east
of Logan Avenue North as part of a mixed use structure, limited to training
related to research and development, arts, computer sciences, business, culinary
arts, medical-related fields and/or other knowledge-based industries.
78. gid—Specified use(s) are permitted in locations that are both
west of Logan Avenue and east of the Cedar River.
79. a. Big-box uses mustshall function as an anchor to larger retail
developments that are planned as part of an integrated and cohesive center.
b. Big-box use mustshall be connected to additional structures
within a shopping center with supporting retail or service uses structures with
common walls, or plazas, or other similar features, excluding pushcarts/kiosks.
c. Buildings oriented along Park Avenue mustshall have one mor
more pedestrian entries on Park Avenue.
80. Specified use(s) are permitted provided the use is:
a. Located on the same lot with another building/use; or
b. Structurally integrated into another building/use; or
c. Located on its own lot with some amount of indoor customer
seating to qualify the drive-through as "accessory' to the eating/drinking
establishment.
81. Reserved.
82. Specified use(s) are permitted provided all of the following
conditions are met:
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a. All development shall be architecturally and functionally integrated
into the overall shopping center or mixed use development. MUIti SteFy,
aleneBuildings shall be mixed use except for retail buildings great-*-with more
than seventy-five thousand (75,000) square feet, aFe—allied ^fit"
structured parking, and a maximum building footprint of sixty_five thousand
(65,000) square feet,. or b. Ne4Feestan4iRg-structures smaller re�than five
thousand (5,000) square feet. aFe peFFAitted, u ^'^«that are ,r^"�tiffally and
;te-* d-alp.eSingle-use retail buildings are not allowed east of Lake Washington
Boulevard North.-Land
b. In the UC Zone, buildings adiacent to pedestrian-oriented streets,
as designated via Master Plan or a similar document approved by the City, shall
have ground-floor commercial uses. Where required, commercial space shall be
provided on the ground floor at thirty feet (30') in depth along any street
frontage. Averaging the minimum depth may be permitted through the site plan
review process, provided no portion of the depth is reduced to less than twenty
feet (20'). All commercial space on the ground floor shall have a minimum floor-
to-ceiling height of fifteen feet (15'); and,
c. Buildings oriented along Park Avenue austshall have one mor
more pedestrian entries on Park Avenue.
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83. Reserved. NO freeSta^Rd0Rg StFUGWFes permitted L 1;c5s
84. Reserved.
85. Reserved.
86. Specified uses are -L-limited to airplane manufacturing,
biotechnology, life science, information technology (i.e., hardware, software,
computer components), or other high technology industry. Except airplane
manufacturing and associated uses, buildings adjacent eriem-e&to pedestrian_
oriented streets, designated as such via Master Plan or similar document
approved by the City, mustshall have ground-floor commercial uses within them.
87. Specified use(s) are Nnot allowed within one thousand feet (1,000')
of the centerline of Renton Municipal Airport runway. Exeept K 12 inst;tutien
RP_S;*d_P_Rt_i_;;I uses must -he iRr=9FPeFatP_'_J iA Mixed use StFUGWFes with gFewRd-fleer
a. The .,.,tiFe 49ntage of the Week si -.,Anal.
.»appvFt farCilities sash as exer6ise fae+l+ties, le,�s, ets., faces the
Street frR-Rt_ ge and 1iYi _ -. .. the FeaF; OF
E. Entries to att-aC-bed dwelliRg 'WAit slightly .,I.,..-ted -,4.ewe the
1.,...,1
88. Reserved.
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89. Reserved.
90. Reserved.
91. Reserved. a. Net p .R:++„a ,.,:+w:R „-Re thea-S-aAd feet e f the
I leeazPd nertqt; Q8th Weet, t#eR R;--,;t peIer-_; �
P. Bllild+RgseF+eRted to—pedeStFiaR StFeets must havegF9W^d fleeF
92. Must Specified use(s)-Sshall be located within a mixed use structure.
In the UC Zone, 4buildings vriente l—adjacent to pedestrian-oriented streets,
designated as such via Master Plan or similar document approved by the City,
must shall have ground-floor commercial uses. 4-0;*"*^ them-.Where required,
commercial space shall be provided on the ground floor at thirty feet (30') in
depth along any street frontage. Averaging the minimum depth may be
permitted through the site plan review process, provided no portion of the
depth is reduced to less than twenty feet (20'). All commercial space on the
ground floor shall have a minimum floor-to-ceiling height of fifteen feet (15').
93. Reserved.8aildings eriept_ed tepedzstFhaR—stFeets rust have
94. Reserved.
95. Reserved.
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96. Specified entertainment and sports uses shall not be permitted
within one thousand feet (1,000') of the centerline of Renton Municipal Airport
runway. Buildings 9FieAted—adiacent to pedestrian-oriented streets, designated
as such via Master Plan or similar document approved by the City, FRUSt shall
have ground-floor commercial uses within them. Convalescent centers are
permitted only south of N. 8th Street, east of Logan avenue North, north of
North 6th Street, and west of Park Avenue North.
97. Reserved.
98. Reserved.
99. Reserved.
100. Specified day care service uses shall not be permitted within one
thousand feet (1,000') of the centerline of Renton Municipal Airport runway.
Specified day care service uses must be located within a mixed use structure and
be architecturally and functionally integrated into the overall shopping center or
mixed use development.
101. Reserved.
102. Reserved.
103. Reserved.
104. Reserved.
105. Reserved. Speeified vehiele—related ases shall net be peFFAitted
106. Reserved.
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107. 9A4Y StFU AWFed ^Park and rides shall provide parking within a
structured parking garage if located west or north of 1-405. ," -R+k4e r
108. Reserved.
109. Specified vehicle uses shall not be permitted in the area bounded
by SW 7th Street, Shattuck Avenue, Airport Way and Hardie Avenue except when
part of a mixed-use transit oriented development with structured parking.
110. Reserved.
111. Helipad use is only permitted if the use and operation of the
helipad is accessory to the primary residential use and it FRUstcomplies#with all
of the following conditions:
a. There shall be only one (1) aircraft use per single family
residence.
b. The use shall be limited to properties abutting Lake Washington
with a minimum lake frontage of seventy-five feet (75') as measured at the
ordinary high water mark.
c. The weight of the aircraft in use on the site shall not exceed six
thousand (6,000) pounds.
d. The helipad shall be approved by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), documented with a letter stating "no objection" or "no
objection if certain conditions are met" for the establishment of the helipad site
as the result of an FAA Aeronautical Study. If the FAA approval states "no
objection if certain conditions are met," the property owner shall maintain
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documentation that the conditions have been met and shall obtain the proper
permits or approvals to meet those conditions, if required by federal, state, or
local regulation. Under no circumstances shall a helipad be permitted if the
result of the FAA Aeronautical Study is "objectionable."
e. The helipad shall be approved by the FAA for arrivals and
departures from the water side only.
f. Arrival or departure of the aircraft shall occur between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. except in case of emergency. A flight log shall be
kept to document the time of all flights arriving or departing from the helipad.
g. Documentation of compliance with the above conditions shall be
provided to the City by the property owner, at the property owner's expense, at
the City's request.
112. In the CV Zone, no office and conference uses are allowed for
parcels fronting or taking primary access from Edmonds Avenue NE_ t
feed- FPtal-'Fants a nrnl+ibi+nrl From aeeemmedating dFive thFr.UghS
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-080.E, Arterial Street Plan, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts—
Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
hereby amended as shown on Attachment B.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-110.A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as shown on Attachment C.
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SECTION Vill. Subsection 4-2-110.13, Development Standards for Residential
Development (Detached Accessory Buildings), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
4-2-110.6 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (DETACHED
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS)
General
RC, R-1, R-4, Accessory structures shall only be allowed on lots in conjunction with a primary
R-6, R-8, R- use.
10, R-14 The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not be greater than the floor
and RMF area of the primary residential uses.
The lot coverage of the primary residential structure combined with all
accessory buildings shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage of the Zoning
District.17
Accessory Dwelling Unit
RC, R-1, R-4,
1 unit per legal lot—800 sq. ft. or 75% of primary residence, whichever is
R-6, R-8, R-
smaller.16
10 and R-14
RMF n/a
Other Types of Accessory Structures Allowed in Addition to Accessory Dwelling Unit
RC and R-1 2 structures—max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
1 structure—max. 1,000 sq. ft.
In addition, 1 barn or stable—max. 2,000 sq. ft., provided the lot is 5 acres or
more.
R-4, R-6, 2 structures—max. 720 sq. ft. per structure, or
and R-8 1 structure—max. 1,000 sq. ft.
R-10 and R- 1 structure per residential unit—max. 400 sq. ft.; provided, that they are
14 architecturally consistent with the principal structure.
Except greenhouses, sheds, or other similar accessory structures—max. 150 sq.
ft.
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INKININEMM
RC Accessory building— 15 ft.
R-1, R-4, R- Accessory building— 15 ft.
6, and R-8 Accessory dwelling units—30 ft., except that the accessory unit structure
(dwelling space, garage space, etc.) shall not be taller than the primary
dwelling.
Animal husbandry or agricultural related structures—30 ft.
R-10 and R- Accessory building— 15 ft.
14 Accessory dwelling unit—30 ft.
RMF 25 ft.20, „ pt ;R the RM W Dist.,,.+..,h,,.-„the maximum height shall be
Maximum Height for Public Facilities—see RMC 4-2-110D.9.
Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas)
RC, R-1, R-4, See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Freestanding vertical
R-6, R-8, R- monopole amateur radio antennas are allowed a maximum height of 45 ft.
10, R-14, without a Conditional Use Permit. Taller structures will have maximum height
and RMF determined pursuant to RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits.
General
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R- 6 ft. from any residential structure. If sited closer than 6 ft., the structure will be
10, R-14 considered to be attached.
and RMF
R-14 For any lot that abuts an alley, vehicular access to garages or carports shall be
RM-W through the alley. When lots do not abut an alley, all garages and carports shall
be located in the rear yard or side yard.
Front Yard/Side Yard Along Streets
RC, R-1, R-4, Unless explicitly stated otherwise, setbacks applied to the primary structure
R-6, R-8, R- also apply to accessory structures; where the setback is less than 20 ft., the
10, R-14 vehicle entry for a-a-Ry detached carport/garage (or structure that incorporates
and RMF vehicular parking) shall have a minimum 20 ft. setback from the property line
where vehicle access is provided; all other facades of a garage shall be subject
to the applicable zone's minimum setback..
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Side Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC and R-1 5 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line,
then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
R-4, R-6, R-
3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line,
8, R-10, R- then 0 ft. side yard is allowed.
14 and RMF
Side Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
RC 25 ft.
R-1 25 ft.
R-4 5 ft.
R-6 5 ft.
R-8 5 ft.
R-10 and R-
14 4 ft., except when along a street, then 8 ft.
RMF n/a
Rear Yards for Accessory Buildings
RC 5 ft.
R-1, R-4,8-- 3 ft., unless located between the rear of the house and the rear property line,
8;R-6, R-8, then 0 ft. rear yard is allowed.
R-10, R-14 Except for garages/carports accessed through alleys: to ensure adequate
and RMF vehicular maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed through
alleys shall be set back as follows:
1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley, or
2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
Rear Yards for Accessory Dwelling Units
RC, R-1, R-4, Accessory dwelling units that incorporate a garage/carport shall be set back as
R-6, R-8, R- follows:
10, R-14 1. 9 ft. garage doors shall be at least 26 ft. from the back edge of the alley; or
and RMF 2. 16 ft. garage doors shall be at least 24 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
RC Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no
greater than 35 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
R-1 and R-4 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 10 ft. and no
greater than 25 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
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R-6 and R-8 Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
greater than 20 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
R-10 and R- Determined through administrative review, to be no less than 5 ft. and no
14 greater than 10 ft. from the back edge of the alley.
RMF n/a
Special Setbacks for Animal Husbandry or Agricultural Related Structures
RC, R-1, R-41
Agricultural related structures—50 ft. from any property line.
R-6, R-81 R- Stables and other animal husbandry related structures, see RMC 4-4-010,
10, and R- Animal Keeping and Beekeeping Standards.
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RMF n/a
Clear Vision Area
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R- In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear
10, R-14 vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
and RMF
General
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-6, R-8, R- See RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations, and 4-3-090, Shoreline Master
10, and R- Program Regulations.
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SECTION IX. Subsections 4-2-110.D.4, Allowed Projections into Setbacks, 4-2-110.D.9,
4-2-110.D.11, 4-2-110.D.12, 4-2-110.D.13, 4-2-110.D.18, 4-2-110.D.19, 4-2-110.D.20, 4-2-
110.1.24, 4-2-110.D.26, 4-2-110.D.27, 4-2-110.D.29 and 4-2-110.D.39, of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, are hereby amended as follows:
4. Allowed Projections into Setbacks:
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a. Fireplace Structures, Windows: Fireplace structures, bay or
garden windows, enclosed stair landings, and similar structures as determined by
the Zoning Administrator may project twenty-twenty-four inches (24") into any
setback; provided, such projections are:
{i}_ Limited to two (2) per facade.
iii}_ Not wider than ten feet (10').
b. Fences, Rockeries, and Retaining Walls: See RMC 4-4-040,
Fences, Hedges, and Retaining Walls. FeneeS, reel(eries, and retaieing-wraiIS 4vith
a height of ferty—eight inehes (48"Ter less may be RStru^+^,- •,;+";^ any
regWiF^.d .f,sett ..,Lr. .idedi -.that they a IeGated- A-f the twenty feet (20')
clear
49i3iee area speeified in RAW, ^ 11 0=0, de fi.,c+:r.., r.f"rIear;,iri.,., area
c. Steps and Decks: Uncovered steps and decks not exceeding
eighteen inches (18") above the finished grade may project to any property line.
Uncovered steps and decks having no roof covering and not exceeding ferty
forty-two inches (42") high may be built within the front yard setback.
d. Eaves: Eaves and cornices may project up to twFeRty-twenty-four
inches (24") into any required setback.
e. Porches and Stoops: May project into front setbacks up to eight
feet (8') and into side setbacks along a street up to five feet (5').
9. Public facilities are allowed the following height bonus:
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a. Water towers/reservoirs are permitted up to a maximum height
of one hundred sere —seventy-five feet (175') to the highest point of the
reservoir.
b. Water treatment facilities and pump stations are allowed up to
fifty feet (50') subject to site plan development review. The setback standards
may be modified to increase setbacks as part of the site plan development
review approval.
c. Public utility facilities exceeding fifty feet (50') in height shall be
treated with public art consistent with RMC 4-9-160. Such public art shall be
eligible for one percent (1%) for art funding and shall be reviewed by the Renton
Municipal Arts Commission.
d. Public FacilitiesStFUGWFes en °''"'*r SAOX (P) ffepeFties are
permitted an additional fifteen feet (15') in height above that otherwise
permitted in the zone if "pitched-roofs," as defined 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:
i. 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 is required; or
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ii. When abutting a common property line, one additional foot
(1') of height for each additional two feet (2') of perimeter building setback
beyond the minimum is required along a common property line.
11. The vehicle entry for a garage or carport shall be set back twenty
feet (20') from the property line where vehicle access is provided; all other
facades of a garage shall be subject to the applicable zone's minimum
setback.seleted.
12. Reserved. 0.1h.,., 'At- f9F the PUFPese of aehi., rvm
+he fell.,..,i.,,,•
a. FF9Rt twenty feet (20').
-h. Side yaFd aleng a StFeet twenty five feet (2=5naFY-strb1stUFe, thiFty feet
(30') attaehed n•+.age with frem the side.,aryl
13. a. Additional setbacks for structures greater than 35 ft. in height:
The entire structure shall be set back an additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft. of height
in excess of 35 ft. to a maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft.
b. Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential
Zones (RC thru R-14): 25 ft. along the abutting side(s) of the prope rty.Re-5 ,
18. Reserved. Frent -a~d rear Setbacks -the—RM-W Zenemay—;be
�e�Feed to zeFo-deet (0') dUF g the site de;-oelep ept pl- .,r,,,ess
pivc�acv the appv'i�
iicc acmvnsrac3—c ae--f3refe6t will 3r6V1 e
eempensaterms amenitysuGh as an eeartyard, ,ate bale^^i^� ^~
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-,ted the onn_11 Zone Geed f„r+.,
19. Reserved. I the straEtUre-lesa«a in the RM
fees 0') n-height,a (teen feet (15') 4ent-setback frem the fre ty IiRe Shall
be-Fegeired of all-pertiens of the strest�re whish a Beed feky feet (40'). This
re .eirement may modified during the site develepmeRt plan review
te-a-a„ifer-":-five feet (S') 49M setbaelE fer the entire stFWEtUFe; PF9Vided, that
th n�tr_u.ck u_rerev i dna_ (e.g.,
��_,UGCCaI c P vv�crc� a to;Stared Ar varied farzade multiple setbacks,
20. ka the'f' DistF+c-t, aAn additional ten feet (10') height for a
residential dwelling structure may be obtained through the provision of
additional amenities such as pitched roofs, additional recreation facilities,
underground parking, and additional landscaped open space areas; as
determined through the site development plan review process and depending
on the compatibility of the proposed buildings with adjacent or abutting existing
residential development. In no case shall the height of a residential structure
exceed forty-five feet (45').
24. Reserved. 1=er self-storage uses, Fear and-s',d-e ya.dsetbaeks shall
cemply with the Gem.. erdal Ar+eril Zone (GA) ,•eyelep meRt " ulatien RA.4c
A 2 120A, Ile. ele.,meRt C+-,. d-ar.d.- F..r Ge..• meKial 7eRing De,-i,.natie
26. Reserved. Density benas may allew up to e—W-Rd-r^eed—(ice
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DesigR Overlay aR d north eF Seuth 7nGI StFeet a Rt +e regWiremen+r in the
Rona n 9 ncc
27. Reserved. Cee onnr n 3 Inn, I Irb aR nesigR Regula+ie,.,-
29. The density bonus may allow up to ty-twenty-five (25) dwelling
units per acre within the RMF JAM F Zone pursuant to requirements in RMC 4-9-
065.
39. In the R-8, R-10, aPA-R-14, and RMF zones: To ensure adequate
vehicular maneuvering area, garages and carports that are accessed through
alleys shall be set back as follows:
a. Nine-foot (9') garage doors shall be at least twenty six feet (26')
from the back edge of the alley; or
b. Sixteen-foot (16') garage doors shall be at least twewiiy—twenty-
four feet (24') from the back edge of the alley.
SECTION X. Subsection 4-2-110.F, Development Standards for Residential Multi-
Family Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning
Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is hereby repealed.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-2-115.A, Purpose, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
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1. These Residential Design and Open Space Standards are conceived to
implement policies established in the Land Use -A^d ^w,w,,,^�*�• Desi^^ Elements
of the RenteRComprehensive Plan, enhance quality of life by encouraging new
residential development to produce beautiful neighborhoods of wei-well-
designed homes, and to mitigate tl+e—adverse impacts of density for the
neighborhood and the surrounding community. These standards are divided into
three areas:
a. Site Design: Quality neighborhoods are characterized by well
landscaped, safe, pedestrian oriented streets fronted by a variety of housing
types. These qualities are enhanced by lots in a variety of sizes and widths and by
homes which vary in scale and massing, each with a prominent entry and
generous fenestration facing the street. Garages, while a necessity to today's
lifestyles, should not visually dominate the streetscape.
b. Open Space: In order to provide residents with a livable
community, private and public open space shall be provided. Public open spaces
shall be located so that a hierarchy and/or variety of open spaces throughout the
neighborhood is created.
c. Residential Design: Key characteristics of attractive neighborhoods
include variety of housing architectural styles, enhanced by attention to
selection of exterior materials, colors, and architectural detailing.
2. This Section lists elements that are required to be included in all
residential development in the zones stated in subsection B of this Section. Each
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element includes both standards and guidelines. Standards are 444
^r�'�e-provided for predictability, staFidaFds aFe PF9Yide4. These standards
specify a prescriptive manner in which the requirement can be met. !A 9FdeF te
s +defle) ,gGuidelines -•r^ ,'s^ s*a+^^' for each element are provided for
flexibility. These guidelines provide direction for those who seek to meet the
required element in a manner that is different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement
through the use of the guidelines is to be made by the Community and Economic
Development Administrator when no other permit or approval requires Hearing
Examiner review.
b. When it has been determined that the proposed manner of
meeting the design requirement through guidelines is sufficient, the applicant
shall have satisfied that design requirement.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-2-115.6.1, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
1. This section shall apply to all new dwelling units in the following zones:
Resource Conservation (RC), Residential-10-Re "^f* ^^F "^F^ (R-1),
Residential-4 Feur ^••0^"'^^ Wnits peF ^ern (R-4), Residential-6 Six Dwelling Units
peg-AGFe (R-6), Residential-8 Eight Dwelling Units " r ^G•-^ (R-8), Residential-10
T.,., Dwelling i Wits .. F (R-10), and Residential-14 F9UFteeR nwel!*Rg i Wit
peg-AGFe (R-14). The standards of the Site Design subsection are required at the
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time of subdivision application. The standards of the Residential Design
subsection are required at the time of application for building permits. The
standards of Residential Design are required for the building for which the
building permit is being issued.
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-2-120.A, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as shown on Attachment D.
SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-2-120.6, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4-2-120.13
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (CD, CO, &COR)
CD CO COR
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size None 25,000 sq. ft. None
for lots created
after July 11, 1993
Minimum Lot None
Width/Depth for Nene
lots created after NoRp
July 11, 1993
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot None 65%19 of total lot area or 75%19 if parking is provided
Coverage for within the building or within a parking garage.
Buildings 65P A—f tet;d i„+ F 75% of.,.long is PF9Vid-P-d ,.,,+h;.,
F6,., hildinn 9F within a aF'(* g g ge
DENSITY(Net-DensI144wDwelling Units per Net Acre)
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Minimum Net 25 dwelling 75 dwelling units per net Where a development
Residential Density units per net acre if within a mixed use involves residential, the
acre.9 buildin NA minimum density shall be 30
The minimum dwelling units per net acre.9
density The same area used for
requirements commercial and office
shall not apply development can also be
to the used to calculate residential
subdivision density. Where commercial
and/or and/or office areas are
development of utilized in the calculation of
a legal lot 1/2 density, the City may require
acre or less in restrictive covenants to
size as of March ensure the maximum density
1, 1995. is not exceeded should the
property be subdivided or in
another manner made
available for separate lease
or conveyance.
DENSITY(Net Density in Dwelling Units per Net Acre) (Continued)
Maximum Net 100 dwelling NA150 dwelling units per 50 dwelling units per net
Residential Density units per net net acre if within a mixed acre, except that density of
acre.9 use building. up to 75 dwelling units per
Density may be Density may be increased net acre may be permitted
increased to 150 up to 250 dwelling units subject to conditions in RMC
dwelling units per net acre subject to 4-9-065, Density Bonus
per net acre Administrative CUP Review.9
subject to approval, and/or per RMC Assisted living bonus: 1.5
Administrative 4-9-065, Density Bonus times the maximum density
Conditional Use Review9 may be allowed subject to
approval. conditions of RMC 4-9-065.
Assisted living The same area used for
bonus: 1.5 commercial and office
times the development can also be
maximum used to calculate residential
density may be density. Where commercial
allowed subject and/or office areas are
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to conditions of utilized in the calculation of
RMC 4-9-065. density, the City may require
restrictive covenants to
ensure the maximum density
is not exceeded should the
property be subdivided or in
another manner made
available for separate lease
or conveyance.
SETBACKS
Minimum Front None Residential Mixed use Determined through site
Yard'$ Buildings: 0 ft. deyelepme^* plan review.
Buildings less than 25 ft.
in height: 15 ft.19
Buildings 25 ft. to 80 ft. in
height: 20 ft.""'
Buildings over 80 ft. in
height: 30 ft.13,19
Maximum Front 15 ft. –for Residential Mixed use Determined through site
Yard'$ buildings 25 ft. Buildings: 15 ft. plan review.
or less in height. All Other Buildings: None
None–for that
portion of a
building over 25
ft. in height.
Minimum Side Yard None 0 ft.19for Residential Determined through site
Along A Street-14'$ Mixed use Buildings develepme - plan review.
15 ft.19–for buildings less
than 25 ft. in height.
20 ft.13,19–for buildings 25
ft. to 80 ft. in height.
30 ft.13,19–for buildings
over 80 ft. in height.
Maximum Side 15 ft. –for Residential Mixed use Determined through site
Yard Along A buildings 25 ft. Buildings: 15 ft.1s develepment plan review.
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Street18 or less in height. All Other Buildings: None
None-for that
portion of a
building over 25
ft. in height.
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line.
Frontage Setback 1100 4. land-sr--aped etba .l(4^w, the ^ eky I;^^
Minimum Rear None, unless None required, except, 15 Determined through site
Yard-18 the CD lot abuts ft. if abutting a lot zoned deve'^^m^^+ plan review.
a lot zoned residential.
residential, then
there shall be a
15 ft.
landscaped strip
or a 5 ft. wide
sight-obscuring
landscaped strip
and a solid 6 ft.
high barrier
used along the
common
boundary.
Minimum Side None None required, except 15 Determined through site
Yards$ ft. if abutting or adjacent devel^^m^^+ plan review.
to a residential zone.
Clear Vision Area NA In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude
into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
IR Re CaSp- --;hall _A SAFUGtWe eveF 42 height
ir}te the-28#t. c�earyisieR ;;read-e f i R e d- *R RME 4 11 0�
LANDSCAPING
General See RMC 4-4-070..
See RMC 4 4 97.0
See-RMC4 4 0:70
HEIGHT
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Maximum Building 95 ft.6,10 250 ft.6,11 10 stories and/or 125 ft.6
Height
Maximum Building 20 ft. more than 20 ft. more than the Determined through site
Height When a the maximum maximum height allowed develepmeR* plan review.
Building Lot Is height allowed in the abutting residential
Abutting'a Lot in the abutting zone.6
Designated as residential
Residential zone.6,17
Maximum Height See RMC 4-4-140-
for Wireless See onnr n 4 140.
Communication See °^"C ^ 4 140.
Facilities
SCREENING
Minimum Required See RMC 4-4-095-
for Outdoor See onnr 4 4 nor
Loading, Repair, See RMC 4-4 ^b°T
Maintenance,
Storage or Work
Areas; Surface-
Mounted Utility
and Mechanical
Equipment; Roof
Top Equipment
(Except for
Telecommunication
Equipment)
Refuse or Recycling See RMC 4-4-090-
--9ee onnr n n non
See onnr n n non
PARKING AND LOADING
General See RMC 4-4-080 and RMC 10-10-13- See RMC 4-4-080 and RMC
See-RPAC 4 4 ASCand RMC 1S 1818: 10-10-13. Direct arterial
access to individual
structures shall occur only
when alternative access to
local or collector streets or
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consolidated access with
adjacent uses is not feasible.
Required Location All parking shall n a
for Parking be provided in NA
the rear portion 4A
of the yard, with
access taken
from an alley,
when available.
Parking shall not
be located in
the front yard,
nor in a side
yard facing the
street nor rear
yard facing the
street. Parking
may be located
off-site or
subject to a
joint parking
requirement.
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
General na-NA A pedestrian connection Determined through site
shall be provided from a develop Fnent-plan review.
public entrance to the
street, unless the
Reviewing Official
determines that the
requirement would unduly
endanger the pedestrian.
SIGNS
General See RMC 4-4-100-
See RAAG 4 100
See RMG 4 4-00
LOADING DOCKS
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Location For permitted Not permitted on the side Determined through site
manufacturing of the lot adjacent or development plan review.
and fabrication abutting to a lot zoned
uses, parking, residentia1.3
docking and
loading areas
for truck traffic
shall be off-
street and
screened from
view of abutting
public streets.
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Size and Location See RMC 4-4-090..
of Refuse or See RIME 4�-4-0-Q-0
Recycling Areas see nnnC n_n_non
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090-
See RA.4C n - ncn and- n - nan
cee onnr n ncn and- 4-3-0-90—
SPECIAL
nanSPECIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Design Regulations See RMC 4-3- -NA Design District D of See RMC 4-3-100, Urban
100, Urban RMC 4-3-100 Urban Design Regulations.
Design Design Regulations, shall
Regulations fef apply to all residential
"rbaR r^^*^f mixed use buildings.
Design ^••e4ay Urban Design Regulations
gulatiens are not applicable to other
appt$ buildings.
Fesid eetial
kgs.
Upper Story 4A See RMC 4-3- AIAResidential mixed use Buildings or portions of
Setbacks 100 Urban buildings: buildings or buildings w#iEk+-that exceed
Design portions of buildings that fifty feet (50') in height shall
Regulations exceed one hundred feet include upper story setbacks
(100') in height shall as follows:The minimum
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include upper story setback for a fifth story and
setbacks as follows: The succeeding stories shall be
minimum setback for a ten feet (10') minimum from
seventh (7th) story and the preceding story,
succeeding stories shall be applicable to each story or
ten feet (101 minimum an equivalent standard that
from the preceding story, adds interest and quality to
applicable to each story, the building.
or an equivalent standard
that adds interest and
quality to the building.
Roofline and NA See RMC 4- NA Residential mixed use Buildings shall provide
Facade Modulation 3-100, Urban buildings: buildings shall vertical and horizontal
Design provide vertical and modulation of roof lines and
Regulations horizontal modulation of facades of not less thana
roof lines and facades of minimum e#two feet (2') at
not less than two feet 2' n interval ^f a minimum
at a minimum interval of interval of forty feet (40')ea
forty feet (401 per building aper building face or an
face or anequivalent equivalent standard
standard that adds interest thatwhieh adds interest and
and quality to the building. quality to the
ffeje-Ab.gj dingy.
SECTION XV. Subsection 4-2-120.C, Conditions Associated with Development
Standards Tables for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
4-2-120.0
CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLES FOR
COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
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1. Reserved. '"I "I ` rr"•n
I Ft all as defined by the nFteFial StFeet
2. The following table indicates the maximum requested size/standard
change that may be allowed by an Administrative c-Conditional a*Use P.Permit.
Increases above these levels may not be achieved by a variance or the
conditional use permit process.
APPLICABLE
ZONE STANDARD CHANGE REQUEST
CN Uses restricted to 3,000 gross s_q.ft. —increases:
Between 3,000—5,000 sq.ft.
CN Uses restricted to 5,000 gross sq.ft. —increases up to:
20%or 1,000 gross sq.ft.
All of the CV Zone Uses restricted to 65,000 gross sq.ft. —increases up to:
40%or 26,000 gross sq.ft.
3. These provisions may be modified through the site develeprAen+ plan
review process where the applicant can show that the same or better result will
occur because of creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that
cannot be fully anticipated at this time.
4. UC Zone Upper-Story Setback: Buildings or portions of buildings that
exceed fifty feet (50') in height and are located within one hundred feet (100') of
a shoreline shall include upper story setbacks for the facade facing the shoreline
and for facades facing publicly accessible plazas as follows: The minimum
setback for a fifth story and succeeding stories shall be ten feet (10') minimum
from the preceding story, applicable to each story. Projects not meeting the
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upper story setbacks defined above may be approved through the modification
procedure pursuant to RMC 4-9-250.1), when superior design is demonstrated
the decision criteria are met.nP-;Ppoea.
5. Shoreline Master Plan Setbacks in the UC Zone: In the UC Zone,
where the applicable Shoreline Master Program setback is less than fifty feet
(501 the City may increase the setback up to one hundred percent (100%) if the
City determines additional setback area is needed to ensure adequate public
access emergency access or other site planning or environmental
considerations. Y'IYC-7Tght ebseu i, - .. . )n- may be modified in order to
P idFea-senable ess to the ffepeFt y thFeugh the site rleyel.+r.ment plan
6. In no case shall building height exceed the maximum allowed by the
Airport Compatible Land Use Restrictions, for uses located within the Federal
Aviation Administration Airport Zones designated under RMC 4-3-020.
7. Abutting is defined as "Lots sharing common property lines."
8. UC Zone Architectural Requirement: Buildings that are immediately
adjacent to or abutting a public park, open space, or trail shall incorporate
building articulation and textural variety, in addition to at least one (1) of the
following features:
a. Incorporate building modulation to reduce the overall bulk and
mass of buildings; or
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b. Provide at least one architectural prosection for each dwelling
unit of not less than two feet (2') from the wall plane and not less than four feet
(4') wide; or
c. Provide vertical and horizontal modulation of roof lines and
facades of not less than two feet (2') at a minimum interval of forty feet (40') per
building face or an equivalent standard that adds interest and quality to the
rp oiect.
AdjaseRt_ defined a� "I AU IRPAt.,.d -,GFR S tFeet, Fai'Fead „ Fight Of
.,t i.r,.,;+„a adam
9. Use-related provisions are not variable. Use-related provisions that
are not eligible for a variance include: building size, units per structure/lot, or
densities. Unless bonus size or density provisions are specifically authorized, the
modification of building size, units per structure, or densities requires a
legislative change in the code provisions and/or a Comprehensive Plan
amendment/rezone.
10. Heights may exceed the maximum height under an aAdministrative
sConditional 4Use p. ermit.
In consideration of a request for a EConditional aUse permit for a
building height in excess of ninety-five feet (95') the Community and Economic
Development Administrator shall consider the following factors in addition to
the criteria in RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits, among all other relevant
information:
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a. Location Criteria: The -PProximity of arterial streets which have
sufficient capacity to accommodate traffic generated by the development.
Developments are encouraged to locate in areas served by transit shall be
considered.
b. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with
the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan,
the zoning regulations and any other plan, program, map or regulation of the
City.
c. Effect on Adjacent or Abutting Properties: Buildings in excess of
ninety-five feet (95') in height at the proposed location shall not result in
substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent or abutting property. When a
building in excess of ninety-five feet (95') in height is adjacent or abutting to a lot
designated residential on the City Comprehensive Plan, then setbacks shall be
equivalent to the requirements of the adjacent or abutting residential zone.
d. Bulk: Buildings near public open spaces should permit public
access and, where feasible, physical access to the public open space. Whenever
practicable, buildings should be oriented to minimize the shadows they cause on
publicly accessible open space.
e. Light and Glare: Due consideration shall be given to mitigation of
light and glare impacts upon streets, major public facilities and major public
open spaces.
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11. Freestanding signs are restricted to monument signs in the
Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone ef-h2along Rainier Avenue North
Gbrr;d Ar G-AFA +rr.l eRsiYn Plan land --se desigRatigo
12. Heights may exceed the maximum height by up to fifty feet (50')
with bonuses for plazas and other amenities, subject to an Administrative
eConditional t►Use p. ermit.
13. A reduced minimum setback of no less than fifteen feet (15') may
be allowed for structures in excess of twenty–twenty-five feet (25') in height
through the site develen. eRt plan review process.
14. The vehicle entry for a personal garage (not structured parking) or
carport shall be set back twenty feet (201 from any public right-of-way where
vehicle access is provided; all other facades of a garage shall be subject to the
applicable zone's minimum setback.°P,;Prvea.
15. Maximum Setback:
a. The maximum setback may be modified through the site
devel^nm^n+ plan review if the applicant can demonstrate that the site
proposed development meets the following criteria:
ai. Orients development to the pedestrian through such
measures as providing pedestrian walkways beyond those required by the
Renton Municipal Code (RMC), encouraging pedestrian amenities and supporting
alternatives to single occupant vehicle (SOV)transportation; and
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#ii. Creates a low-scale streetscape through such measures as
fostering distinctive architecture and mitigating the visual dominance of
extensive and unbroken parking along the street front; and
eiii. Promotes safety and visibility through such measures as
discouraging the creation of hidden spaces, minimizing conflict between
pedestrian and traffic, and ensuring adequate setbacks to accommodate
required parking and/or access that could not be provided otherwise.
b_Alternatively, the maximum setback requirement may be
modified if the applicant can demonstrate that the preceding criteria cannot be
met by addressing the criteria below.; 41-lowever, those criteria that can
be met shall be addressed in the site development plan.--
4i.
lan.:di. Due to factors including but not limited to the unique site
design requirements or physical site constraints such as critical areas or utility
easements,the maximum setback cannot be met; or
eii. One or more of the above criteria would not be furthered or
would be impaired by compliance with the maximum setback; or
#iii. Any function of the use which serves the public health,
safety or welfare would be materially impaired by the required setback.
16. The following height requests may be allowed by an administrative
conditional use permit:
APPLICABLE
ZONE HEIGHT CHANGE REQUEST
All of the CV Zone Exceed height of 50 feet
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Exceed height of 45 feet when abutting R-6, R-8, or R-10 Zone
All of the CA Zone Exceed maximum height
In consideration of a request for a EConditional oUse $Permit for
additional building height, all relevant information and the following factors shall
be considered along with the criteria in RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits:
a. Location Criteria: Proximity of arterial streets that have
sufficient capacity to accommodate traffic generated by the development.
Developments are encouraged to locate in areas served by transit.
b. Comprehensive Plan: The proposed use shall be compatible with
the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan,
the zoning regulations and any other plan, program, map or regulation of the
City.
c. Effect on Adjacent or Abutting Properties: Building heights shall
not result in substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent and abutting
property. When a building in excess of the maximum height is proposed adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned residential, t#ep-the setbacks shall be equivalent to
the requirements of the adjacent Residential Zone if the setback standards
exceed the requirements of the Commercial Zone.
17. Heights may exceed the zone's maximum height under Hearing
Examiner Conditional Use Permit.
18. Allowed Projections into Setbacks:
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a. Steps; and decks having no roof and being not over fery-forty-
two inches (42")441+-in height may be built within a front yard setback.
b. Eaves and cornices may project up to twenty-four inches
(24") into any required setback.
c. Accessory buildings when erected so that the entire building is
within a distance of thirty feet (30') from the rear lot line may also occupy the
side yard setback of an inside lot line.
d. Where below-grade structures are permitted to have zero (0)
front yard/street setbacks, structural footings may minimally encroach into the
public right-of-way, subject to approval of the Community and Economic
Development Administrator.
19. Specified development standards may be modified€*eept with an
approved Master Plan- euiew.
20. `Public Su#f wFacilities" (P) ^ epeFties are allowed the following
height bonus: publicly owned structures shall be permitted an additional
fifteen feet (15') in height above that otherwise permitted in the zone if"pitched
roofs," as defined herein, are used for at least sixty percent (60%) or more of the
roof surface of both primary and accessory structures. In addition, in zones
where the maximum permitted building height is less than seyeRtyr-seventy-five
feet (75'), the maximum height of a publicly owned structure may be increased
as follows, up to a maximum height of seuenty-seventy-five feet (75') to the
highest point of the building:
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a. 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 at street level unless such setbacks
are otherwise discouraged; and
b. When abutting a common property line, one (1) additional foot of
height for each additional two feet (2') of perimeter building setback beyond the
minimum required along a common property line; and
c. On lots four (4) acres or greater, five (5) additional feet of height
for every one percent (1%) reduction below a twenty percent (20%) maximum
lot area coverage by buildings for public amenities such as recreational facilities,
and/or landscaped open space areas, etc., when these are open and accessible
to the public during the day or week.
21. Reserved. €xeept f9F existing, legal ristrative hea d,.uaFteFS
e fiees,, PUFSuant to-RIME n 2 080A17-.
22. Reserved.
23. Reserved. ;''Tth;n the EE)ZeRe, peFiFneteF StFeet landseape StFiPS
may utilize a rRim of hard SUFfac=es,, bF;c-!E, stene, textWedTeelered 69ReFete, and
Rates seape—elements, gr deeyer, -;;Rd- tFees, tePrevide-a
I
subjera
t-9- Sit-P- PIaR Feview, RMG 4 9 20011, and the geneFal .,a .,,1,1.,+.,,,,,a .,,.,.-
ffiteFia e f RMG n 0 20GE aF; d F! P2 nd P IR Rn- rease .-hall living plantrRaterial
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c-empF+Se Ie55 than thirty peFcent (3l1%the Fe-'queFed—peFiF'ReteF 'andSGvape
4}O}.
24. Reserved.
25. Reserved.
SECTION XVI. Subsection 4-2-120.E, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-2-120.1', Conditions Associated with Development
Standards Tables for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts— Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
repealed.
SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-2-130.A, Development Standards for Industrial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4-2-130.A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
IL IM IH
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size for lots 35,000 sq. ft.
created after September 35,090 sq 4+
1, 1985 35,990 sq. F+
Minimum Lot
None
Width/Depth for lots
A!•er+e
created after September
Nene
1, 1985
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LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot Coverage 65%of total lot area or
for Buildings 75% if parking is provided None
within the building or Nene
within a parking garage
HEIGHT
Maximum Building 50 ft., except 100 ft. if lot is
Heights, except for Public located in the Employment
Facilities 5,13 „SeS h„„iRg„ Area Valley-(EAV)4,5,13 None
WARP
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4-140.
Wireless Communication See RMC 4-4-=40-
Facilities5 See Boor n n 140.
SETBACKS 8,11
Minimum Front Yard Principal Arterial streets:12 Principal Arterial Principal Arterial
20 ft. streets:12 20 ft. streets:12
20 ft.
Other streets: 15 ft. Other streets: 15 ft. Other streets: 15
provided that 20 ft. is Except 50 ft. is ft.
required if a lot is adjacent required if a lot is
to or abutting a lot zoned adjacent to or
residential. abutting a lot
zoned residential.
Minimum Side Yard Along Principal Arterial streets:12 20 ft. Principal Arterial
a Street Other streets: 15 ft. Except 50 ft. is required if a streets:12 20 ft.
lot is adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned Other streets: 15
residential. ft.
Other.r4ree4r. 15 ftExGeet Cn# e.d ;f a
rerir�er+'-.�
Qr:
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line.
Frontage Setback 10 fl IaAdseaped se+h-.e-k from the a per*., 'iee
1-Q)F+ landseaped sethae-k from the a eFty
SETBACKS""'{Continued}
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Minimum Rear and Side None, except 20 ft. if lot is None, except 50 ft. None, except, 50
Yards" adjacent to or abutting a if lot is adjacent to ft. if lot abuts a lot
lot zoned residential; or abutting a lot zoned residential.
which may be reduced to zoned residential. 20 ft. if lot abuts a
15 ft. through the Site Plan lot zoned CN, CV,
development review CA, CD, CO, COR,
process. or lot with Public
Facilities#fix.
Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20
ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030.
'R RA_ r0asP_ '-;hall -A SAFUOUFe eyeF 42 iA. iR height the 20
# I eine I�ME4_99_02n
,���earvisien area in
'A F19 G-alse Shall a StFUGtWe ever 42 ;R h6ght the 20
f*. clear vi3ien area defined in RM6 4 11
LANDSCAPING
General See RMC 4-4-070-
See RMG n n_nen
See RMC 4 4 ^-70
SCREENING
Minimum Required for See RMC 4-4-095..
Outdoor Loading, Repair, See RMC 4 ^-n°E;
Maintenance or Work See RM(; " ^-n°S
Areas; Outdoor Storage,
Refuse or Dumpster Areas
Special Screening NA 6 to 10 ft. high solid wall or sight-
Requirements for Tow obscuring fence required.
Truck Operations and f+„ 1-0- fthigh solid wall „ sight_
Impoundment Yards ebS6 ..iF1g fence ed
LOADING DOCKS
Location Not permitted on the side of the lot that is NA
adjacent to or abutting a lot zoned residential.Z
a
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION STATION OR CENTER
Location of Refuse or See RMC 4-4-090-
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Recycling Areas See onnr n n non
See onnG n n non
PARKING
General AIse sSee RMC 4-4-080 and RMC 10-10-13-
Al5;e1-;ee RMC-4 4-Q8Qand IRM6 1A 10 13.
See RMC 4-4-n4---aT;QRM6 1A 10 13.
SIGNS
General See RMC 4-4-100-
See RD= n-n-Inn
See RMC 4-4-= Q.
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050 and 4-3-090-
See RMC ^ -R nrn and- n 3 non
See DnAr n ] nrn -.Rd-
SECTION XIX. Subsection 4-2-130.6, Conditions Associated With Development
Standards Table for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts – Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
4-2-130.13
CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TABLE FOR
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
1. Reserved.As designated by the—T-Fansper-tatie; ef the
GempFehensive Plan.
2. These provisions may be modified through the site development plan
review where the applicant can show that the same or better result will occur
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because of creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., which have not
been fully planned at the time of site plan development review.
3. Reserved. '
the—land-3Eape StFip St' and ;^teeaneeagfeem ent 9F ease�e nt—fe rth e
4. To construct a building or structure in excess of fifty feet (50'1
outside the EAV, requires an Administrative Conditional Use Permit.
5. For uses located within the Federal Aviation Administration Airport
Zones designated under RMC 4-3-020, Airport Related Height and Use
Restrictions, in no case shall building height exceed the maximum allowed by
that Section.
6. Reserved. he Sight-eI3sseFiRg-PFeui
PFEW Fea-;RR;ib;ra6Ee5rte the PFOpeFty t#reUg i the site .,I ,R ,,,,.,,,I,,.,.Y,,,A+
7. Reserved. n.eas set aside f... f„+,,.e .d.,.,. lep....ent en a let m be
h...d..,see ded An adequate M Af iFFigati9R shall be P .,:.J ,rl
8. Specified development standards may be modified€ eeV4 by an
Administrative Conditional Use Permit in the Employment Area Valley, or by t#e
a Hearing Examiner Conditional Use Permit outside the Employment Area Vary.
9. Reserved.AbUtt+eg-+s "Lets shaFiegeeFnFA9R pFeperty
4iets.,,
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10. Reserved.-Aueept lecaed�sre3s a street,
r;..MaFight-eway,-emeept limitedaeres3 reads.,,
11. Allowed Projections into Setbacks:
a. Eaves and cornices may extend over the required setback for a
distance of up to twenty-four inches (24"J.
b. Accessory buildings when erected so that the entire building is
within a distance of thirty feet (30'1 from the rear lot line may also occupy the
side yard setback of an inside lot line.
c. Steps and decks having no roof and not exceeding forty-two
inches 42"1 high may be built within a front setback.
12. References to "principal arterial streets"tincludes principal arterials
as defined in the Arterial Street Plan and depicted in RMC 4-2-080.E. Principal
arterial streets within the Downtown Pedestrian District as depicted by RMC 4-2-
080.DE shall be exempt from this setback requirement.
13. "Public Facilitiessuffix" (D) ^"^perties are allowed the following
height bonus: publicly owned structures shall be permitted an additional fifteen
feet 15'1 in height above that otherwise permitted in the Zzone if "pitched
roofs," as defined herein, are used for at least sixty percent (60%1 or more of the
roof surface of both primary and accessory structures. In addition, in zones
where the maximum permitted building height is less than seventy-five feet
175'1 the maximum height of a publicly owned structure may be increased as
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follows, up to a maximum height of seventy-five 175'1 to the highest point of the
building:
a. When abutting a public street, one 11 additional foot of height
for each additional one and one-half feet (1-1/2'1 of perimeter building setback
beyond the minimum street setback is required at street level unless such
setbacks are otherwise discouraged (e.g., inside the Center Downtown Zone);
b. When abutting a common property line, one 11 additional foot of
height for each additional two feet 2'1 of perimeter building setback beyond the
minimum is required along a common property line; and
c. On lots four 41 acres or greater, five 51 additional feet of height
for every one percent (1%1 reduction below a twenty percent (20%1 maximum
lot area coverage for public amenities such as recreational facilities,
and/or landscaped open space areas, etc., when these are open and accessible
to the public during the day or week, is permitted.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-3-010.13.1 of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and
Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
1. Located within those zones west of State Route 167 and south of
Interstate 4059f the Empl,,.,... ent AFea Valley (EAV) IaAd use designati n;
SECTION XXI. The title of section 4-3-040, Commercial Corridor Business Designations,
of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
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Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read "Automall District", as
follows:
4-3-040 AUTOMALL DISTRICT
-DES IG-A-1 ATICMIS
SECTION XXII. Subsections 4-3-040.A, Purpose, and 4-3-040.13, Applicability - Renton
Automall District, of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are hereby amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
These regulations establish development standards to implement the
Commercial and Mixed UseGeFFideF Comprehensive Plan designation and the
Renton Automall District. These regulations guide the redevelopment of the
Automall District.
B. APPLICABILITY-RENTON AUTOMALL DISTRICT:
1. Automall Area A: Those properties within the areas bounded by South
Grady Way S-on the north, Rainier Avenue South- (SR-167) on the east, 1-405 on
the south, and Seneca Avenue South- on the west, and that area bounded by
S-W- Grady Way on the north, Raymond Avenue S-W- on the west, Seneca
Avenue S-W- on the east, and the alley midway between S-W- Grady Way and
S-W- 12th Street on the south.
2. Automall Area B: Those properties the majority of which fall within the
following described areas: That area along the south side of S-W- Grady Way
defined by the alley between S.W. Grady Way and S.W. 12th Street on the north,
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Seneca Avenue S-W- on the east, Raymond Avenue S-W- on the west, and 1-405
on the south;
That area along the south side of S-W- Grady Way west of Raymond
Avenue South- between S-W- Grady Way on the north, Raymond Avenue South..
on the east, a north/south line approximately four hundred feet (400') west of
Raymond Avenue S.-W-on the west, and 1-405 on the south;
That area along the north side of S.W-. Grady Way west of Lind Avenue
South-bounded by S-W. Grady Way on the south, Oakesdale Avenue S-W-on the
west, S-W- 10th Street and its southwesterly extension on the north, and Lind
Avenue S-W-on the east;
That area along the north side of S-W- Grady Way between Lind Avenue
to the west and Rainier Avenue South- on the east. Beginning at a point
approximately four hundred feet (400') north of S-W- Grady Way along the east
side of Lind Avenue S-W- on the west, then east for a distance of approximately
three hundredtwenty-five feet (325'), then south to a point
approximately one hundred eighty feet (180') north of S-W- Grady Way, then
east from this point parallel to S-W- Grady Way to a point approximately ninety
feet (90') west of Rainier Avenue South.. then north from this point
approximately sixty feet (60'), then west approximately fifty feet (50'), and then
north approximately two hundred fifteen feet (215') and then east
approximately one hundred sixty feet (160') to Rainier Avenue South.. on the
east;
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That area north of South 7th Street and west of Hardie Avenue generally
described as the area beginning at the northwest corner of South 7th Street and
Hardie Avenue South- and then proceeding west approximately four hundred
y-twenty-five feet (425'), then north approximately four hundred fifty feet
(450') to the southern edge of the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way,
then east along the railroad right-of-way approximately two hundred thirty five
feet (235') to Hardie Avenue and then south along Hardie Avenue to the
beginning point;
That area north of South 7th Street between Hardie Avenue on the west,
the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way on the north, and Rainier Avenue
on the east;
That area north of South 7th Street between Rainier Avenue South- on
the west, a line approximately one hundred ninety feet (190') north of and
parallel to South 7th Street on the north, and Shattuck Avenue South.. on the
east;
The triangular area on the south side of South 7th Street between Hardie
Avenue on the west and Rainier Avenue on the east;
The larger area north of South: Grady Way between Rainier Avenue on
the west and Shattuck Avenue South.. on the east between South 7th Street on
the north and South-Grady Way on the south;
That area north of South.. Grady Way between Shattuck Avenue South-on
the west, the northern edge of the former railroad right-of-way approximately
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one hundred fifty feet (150') north of S. Grady Way, and Talbot Road/Smithers
Avenue S. on the east; and
That area along the south side of S. Grady Way east of Talbot Road
bounded by Talbot Road on the west, S. Grady Way on the northwest, Renton
City Hall on the north/northeast, Benson Road S. on the east/southeast, and the
1-405 right-of-way on the south.
Together with those properties and portions thereof zoned Commercial
Arterial (CA) within the area between SR-167/Rainier Avenue- South.. on the
west, South.. Grady Way on the north, Talbot Road South.. on the east and 1-405
on the south.
SECTION XXIII. The title of subsection 4-3-040.G, Maps of Automall Overlay Districts,
of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to "Map of Automall Overlay
Districts", as follows:
G. MAPS OF AUTOMALL OVERLAY DISTRICTS:
SECTION XXIV. Section 4-3-080, Public Use/"P" Suffix Notification Procedures, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
SECTION XXV. Subsection 4-3-090.C.4, Shoreline High Intensity Overlay District, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4. Shoreline High Intensity Overlay District:
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a. Designation of the High Intensity Overlay District: The objectives
and criteria for the designation of this district are located in the Shoreline
Management Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
b. Application: The location of this district is found on the Shoreline
Environment Overlay Map, see subsection A.6 of this Section, and shall include:
• The Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) zoning designation
generally north of May Creek.
• The southerly portion of Gene Coulon Park, generally south of
and including the over-water walkway, concession areas, parking areas, boat
launch areas, and the swimming beach.
• The Urban Center Plerth I (UC-144), WFban G^^*^" ^'^F+"-'
and Industrial-Heavy zoned (IH) areas along the south shoreline of Lake
Washington, the Municipal Airport, and adjacent COR designated areas.
• The Cedar River from the mouth to 1-405.
• The north side of the Cedar River east of 1-405 within areas of
COR zoning designation.
• Areas of Springbrook Creek not in Natural or Urban
Conservancy overlays.
c. Acceptable Activities and Uses: Subject to subsection E of this
Section, Use Regulations, which allows land uses in chapter 4-2 RMC in this
overlay district, subject to the preference for water-dependent and water-
oriented uses. Uses adjacent to the water's edge and within buffer areas are
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reserved for water-oriented development, public/community access, and/or
ecological restoration.
SECTION XXVI. Subsection 4-3-100.A, Purpose, of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
1. These urban design regulations are established in accordance with and
to implement policies established in the Land Use -a^d Ce^^^l-unity Desi^^
Elements of the Renten Comprehensive Plan. These standards are divided into
seven areas:
a. Site design and building location;
b. Parking and vehicular access;
c. Pedestrian environment;
d. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space;
e. Building Architectural Design;
f. Signage;
g. Lighting.
2. This Section lists elements that are required to be included in all
development in the zones stated in subsection B.1 of this Section. Each element
includes an intent statement, guidelines, and standards. In order to provide
predictability, standards are provided. These standards specify a prescriptive
manner in which the requirement can be met. In order to provide flexibility,
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guidelines are also stated for each element. The guidelines and the intent
statement provide direction for those who seek to meet the required element in
a manner that is different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement
through the use of the guidelines and the intent statement is to be made by the
Community and Economic Development Administrator.
b. When If the Administrator #as-determinesd that an alternative to
the prescriptive standard meets pFeposed FAaRReF a -meeting the design
^^.,; + *"f^+%^" the applicable guidelines and intent or-, '-fes, the
applicant shall not be required to demonstrate suffieueney compliance with t-e
the standard. ted- with the g i d.,l*.,.,that- has been -..,,,.-eyed
SECTION XXVII. Subsection 4-3-100.B.1.b of Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations
and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
hereby amended as follows:
b. Any of the activities listed in subsection B.1.a of this Section and
occurring in the following overlay areas or zones shall be required to comply
with the provisions of this Section:
L District 'A': All areas zoned Center Downtown (CD) 9F
ii. District 'B': All areas zoned
{FSM-T}9F Residential Multi-Family (RMF4).
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iii. District 'C': All areas zoned Urban Center ",�th - I (UC-N4);
JF_haR r-^„t_^. N94h 2 (WC N2), or Commercial Office Residential (COR).
iv. District 'D': All areas zoned Center Village (CV) or Commercial
Arterial (CA), and mixed use buildings with attached dwelling units in the
Commercial Office (CO) Zone, except for those areas included in the Automall
District, see RMC 4-3-040, CemmeFGia"_A_rr6 '^r R-usiFless DesigHatieRs
SECTION XXVIII. Subsection 4-3-110.A, Purpose, of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Section is to implement the Waw-sepaFat9,S policies in
the Land UseCemmunity _Desi^^ Element of the Comprehensive Plan related to
urban separators.and the King Geunt GewR+.,• ide o',^^;^^ Pelie 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.
SECTION XXIX. Subsection 4-4-030.H.2, Exception for Public Owned or Operated
Uses, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
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2. Exception for Public Owned or Operated Uses: Unless the Council or
Hearing Examiner makes a determination that such a surety device should be
provided, no such device shall be required for apPublic Facilities ewned 9F
eperated use has nsa "z 7Qffi' 'd C7TigTat'7ie
T
SECTION XXX. Subsection 4-4-080.E.2.e, Maximum Distance to Off-Site Parking Area,
of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
e. Maximum Distance to Off-Site Parking Area:
L Within the Center Downtown Zone: No distance requirements
apply when both the use and off-site parking are located within the Center
Downtown.
ii. Within the UC N1and- "K Zones: Off-site parking shall be
within five hundred feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve
residential uses, and within fifteen hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if
it is intended to serve nonresidential uses.
iii. All Other Zones: Off-site parking shall be within five hundred
feet (500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses, and
within seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use if it is intended to
serve nonresidential uses.
SECTION XXXI. Subsection 4-4-080.E.3.c, Maximum Distance to Joint Use Parking, of
Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
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c. Maximum Distance to Joint Use Parking:
L Within the Center Downtown Zone: No distance requirements apply
when both the use and joint use parking are located within the Center Downtown.
ii. Within the UC "''' ^na UGG NaZones: Joint use parking shall be within
seven hundred fifty feet (750') of the building or use if it is intended to serve residential uses,
and within fifteen hundred feet (1,500') of the building or use if it is intended to serve
nonresidential uses.
iii. All Other Zones: Joint use parking shall be within seven hundred fifty
feet (750') of the building or use it is intended to serve.
SECTION XXXII. Subsection 4-4-080.F.8.a, Standard Parking Stall Size-Surface/Private
Garage/Carport, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
a. Standard Parking Stall Size-Surface/Private Garage/Carport:
i. Minimum Length in All Zones Except UC Zone "" and "C N-2: A
parking stall shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in length, except for parallel
stalls, measured along both sides of the usable portion of the stall. Each parallel
stall shall be twenty three feet by nine feet (23' x 9') in size.
ii. Minimum Length in UC AE3- and "r "" Zones: A parking stall
shall be a minimum of nineteen feet (19') in length, except for parallel stalls,
measured along both sides of the usable portion of the stalls. Each parallel stall
shall be twenty three feet by nine feet (23' x 9') in size.
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iii. Minimum Width: A parking stall shall be a minimum of nine
feet (9') in width measured from a right angle to the stall sides.
iv. Reduced Width and Length for Attendant Parking: When cars are
parked by an attendant, the stall shall not be less than eighteen feet long by
eight feet wide (18' x 8').
SECTION XXXIII. Subsection 4-4-080.F.8.c, Compact Parking Stall Size and Maximum
Number of Compact Spaces, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
c. Compact Parking Stall Size and Maximum Number of Compact
Spaces:
L Stall Size — Surface/Private Garage/Carport: Each stall shall be
eight and one-half feet in width and sixteen feet in length (8-1/2' x 16').
ii. Stall Size — Structured Parking: A parking stall shall be a
minimum of seven feet, six inches (7'6") in width. A parking stall shall be a
minimum of twelve feet (12') in length, measured along both sides for stalls
designed at less than fefty-forty-five degrees (45`). A stall shall be a minimum of
thirteen feet (13') in length, for stalls designed at 43�r -forty-five degrees (45*) or
greater.
iii. Maximum Number of Compact Spaces Outside of the UC M
and I IG AQ Zones: Compact parking spaces shall not account for more than:
• Designated employee parking — not to exceed forty
percent (40%).
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• Structured parking—not to exceed fifty percent (50%).
• All other uses— not to exceed thirty percent (30%).
iv. Maximum Number of Compact Spaces in the UC
A11 and UK-
N4 Zones: The maximum number of compact spaces shall not exceed fifty
percent (50%).
SECTION XXXIV. Subsection 4-4-100.E.5.e.ii, Big Box Retail Uses with over Three
Hundred Fifty Thousand (350,000) Square Feet of Total Building Area Located in the
Employment Area Valley, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
ii. Big Box Retail Uses with over Three Hundred Fifty Thousand
(350,000) Square Feet of Total Building Area Located in the Employment Area
Malley: Big box retail uses with over three hundred fifty thousand (350,000)
square feet in total building area located in the Employment Area Valley may
install:
• Large Freestanding Signs: One (1) on-premises
freestanding sign not to exceed one hundred fifteen feet (115') in height and
seven hundred (700) square feet per face, and another such sign not to exceed
forty feet (40') in height and four hundred (400) square feet per face; and
• Roof Signs: One proof-mounted sign per building of up
to four hundred (400) square feet not to exceed twenty feet (20') in height
above the parapet wall and not to exceed two (2) such signs per retail center;
and
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• Additional Freestanding Signs: Two (2) on-premises
freestanding signs per street frontage, no more than eight feet (8') tall and no
more than one hundred (100) square feet per side.
SECTION XXXV. Subsection 4-4-110.D.8.c, Classifications, of Chapter 4, City-Wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
c. Classifications: The Classifications for Use Districts (Zoning Codes)
of the City of Renton shall be assigned the Environmental Designation for Noise
Abatement (EDNA) Codes as follows:
EDNA Class A: RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, RMH, R-10, R-14, RMF
EDNA Class B: CN, CV, CD, CA, COR, CO, UC NI , ',�-�G_
EDNA Class C: IL, IH, IM
SECTION XXXVI. Subsection 4-4-130.H.1.a.ii, R-10, R-14, RM-F, RM-T, RM-U and RMH,
of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
ii. R-10, R-14, RMF, RMT o""-" and RMH: At least twenty
percent (20%) of the significant trees shall be retained in a residential or
institutional development.
SECTION XXXVII. Subsection 4-7-150.E.2, Linkages, of Chapter 7, Subdivision
Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
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2. linkages: Linkages, including streets, sidewalks, pedestrian or bike
paths, shall be provided within and between neighborhoods when they can
create a continuous and interconnected network of roads and pathways.
Implementation of this requirement shall comply with related policies of the
Transportation and Land Use Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
TFaRSP9FtatienEfemeRtOb}est+ve T-A , comes T-9 thFugh T-16a„Q
r,,.,.,,,,,uRity Design ri,,,Y eRt Obje . iye rn_nn arid- P„id,--ies nn_rn ated nn_cn
SECTION XXXVIII. Subsection 4-7-230.A.1, Optional Methods of Subdivision, of
Chapter 7, Subdivision Regulations, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Optional Methods of Subdivision: To provide an optional process for
the division of land classified for industrial, commercial, or mixed use zones CN,
CV, CA, CD, CO, COR, UC,^"�. , LJG N2 IL, IM, and IH through a binding site plan as
authorized in chapters 58.17 and 64.34 RCW. This method may be employed as
an alternative to the subdivision and short subdivision procedures in this
Chapter.
SECTION XXXIX. Subsection 4-8-100.A.1.a, Preapplication Required, of Chapter 8,
Permits — General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is hereby amended as follows:
a. Preapplication Required: A preapplication meeting prior to formal
submittal of a development application is required if a waiver of submittal
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requirements is requested; , PF9posal :-- le-eCated- in the RA4 I I ;ZeR, d,,.-:..na
or a proposed project is within the Airport Influence Area.
SECTION XL. Section 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review, of Chapter 9, Permits — Specific,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as
follows:
4-9-065 DENSITY BONUS REVIEW:
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of the density bonus review is to provide a procedure to review
requests for density bonuses authorized in chapter 4-2 RMC. Density bonuses
are offered to meet the intent of the Comprehensive Plan policies, including but
not limited to goals and policies of the Land Use,, aPA—Housing, and Human
Services Elementsl-pel+eiesas well as the purpose and intent of the zoning
districts. These bonus provisions are intended to allow greater flexibility in the
implementation of the purpose of the zones in which density bonuses are
allowed. Bonus criteria encourage higher amenity neighborhoods, affordable
housing, building practices that minimize the environmental impacts of
buildings, mixed use development, aggregated open space, superior architecture
and site design, and/or significant environmental enhancement/restoration.
Bonus provisions for assisted living are intended to allow assisted living to
develop with higher densities, but within a building footprint and scale of
building that would be expected for other multi-family structures in the
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applicable zone. It is expected that all density bonuses will be achieved with no
variances to the development regulations of the applicable zone.
B.APPLICABILITY:
The density bonus review procedure and review criteria are applicable to
applicants who request bonuses in the zones which specifically authorize density
bonuses in chapter 4-2 RMC. This Section of chapter 4-9 RMC contains density
bonus procedures and review criteria for the residential uses in the R-14, RMF-U,
and COR Zones, as well as assisted living in all zones where it is permitted.
C. REVIEW PROCESS:
1. Concurrent Review: Density bonus review shall occur concurrently
with any other required land use permit that establishes the permitted density
and use of a site, including subdivisions, site plan review, and eConditional ++Use
p ermits. When the development proposal does not otherwise require a
subdivision, site plan review, or eConditional t►Use $Permit to establish the
permitted density of a site, but includes a density bonus request, the
development proposal shall be reviewed under administrative site plan review
requirements.
2. Authority: The Community and Economic Development Administrator
shall determine compliance with the density bonus process unless the required
land use permit as described in subsection C.1 of this Section, Concurrent
Review, requires Hearing Examiner review.
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3. Submittal Requirements and Fees: An applicant shall submit
applications and fees in accordance with the requirements for the primary
development application per chapters 4-1 and 4-8 RMC.
D. BONUS ALLOWANCES AND REVIEW CRITERIA:
The following table lists the conditions under which additional density or
alternative bulk standards may be achieved:
1Maximum Additional Units Per Acre:
a. R-14 Zone Up to 4 additional dwelling units per net acre. Densities of greater than
eighteen (18) units per net acre are prohibited.
b. RMF Zone Up to 5 dwelling units per net acre. Densities greater than twenty-five
(25) dwelling units per net acre are prohibited.
c. COR Zone Up to twenty-five (25) dwelling units per net acre. Densities of greater
than seventy-five (75) dwelling units per net acre are prohibited.
d. Assisted Living The units in a project that are for assisted living are allowed to develop at
one and one-half(1.5) times the maximum density of the zone the
proiect is in.
In the R-10 and R-14 zones the maximum density for assisted living shall
be eighteen (18) units/net acre.
2. Dwelling Unit Mi /Arrangement:
a. R-14 Zone n a
b. RMF Zone n a
c. COR Zone n a
d. Assisted Living Projects that include both assisted living and independent living may only
apply the density bonus ratio to the units that are built as assisted living
units.
3 Bonus git€ria
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a. R-14 Zone i. To qualify for the density bonus, the applicant shall provide either:
(a) Alley and/or rear access and parking for fifty percent (50%) of
detached or townhouse units; or
(b) Civic uses such as a community meeting hall, senior center,
recreation center, or other similar uses as determined by the
Administrator, or
(c) A minimum of two (2) units of affordable housing per net
developable acre (fractional results shall be rounded up to the next
whole number)to qualify for a density bonus.
ii. In addition, in order to qualify for a bonus, developments shall also
incorporate at least one (1) of the following:
(a) Active common recreation amenities such as sports courts,
recreation center, pool, spa/iacuzzi.
(b) Surface parking lots containing not more than six (6) parking
stalls separated from other parking areas by landscaping with a
minimum width of fifteen feet (15').
b. RMF Zone To qualify for the density bonus, the applicant shall first provide one (1)
affordable housing unit, either for sale or rental (per net acre).
Additional bonus units (per net acre) may be achieved on a 1:1 ratio for
either:
i. Affordable housing units, either for sale or rental, or
ii. Units constructed to Built Green 3 Star (at minimum) building
standards. Higher Built Green standards are allowed and may receive a
greater density bonus upon review and approval of the Community and
Economic Development Administrator.
Combinations of the above are allowed; provided, that at least one (1)
unit of affordable housing (per net acre) is provided. For example, two
(2) units of affordable housing and two (2) units built to Built Green 3
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Star standards would achieve a density bonus of four (4) units.
c. COR Zone
i. To qualify for bonus density:
(a) Affordable Housing: The applicant shall provide twentV percent
(20%) or more of the proposed dwelling units within the development
are affordable to low income households, with incomes at or below fifty
percent (50%) of the area median income; or
(b) Open Space: The applicant shall provide increased common
outdoor open space areas or recreational facilities beyond standard
code requirements. The open space shall abut the shoreline, where
applicable. The open space shall provide a quality environment through
either passive or active recreation facilities, and attractive common
areas, including accessibility from buildings by public walkways.
ii. In addition, in order to qualify for a bonus, developments shall
also incorporate the features described below:
(a) Overall Design: The applicant shall provide a development design
that is superior to the design that would result from development of the
subject property under standard code requirements, including but not
limited to superior architectural design, placement, relationship or
orientation of structures and/or enhanced ground plane textures or
colors, and ground floor commercial shall be provided at appropriate
levels given the overall project design; and
(b) Environmental Enhancements:
(1) Significant environmental enhancement and/or restoration
shall be provided that protects critical areas and/or shorelines that
would not be protected to the same degree otherwise; or
(2) Design shall be commensurate with a sustainable
development, such as LEED certification, energy efficiency, use of
alternative energy resources, low impact development techniques, etc.
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d.Assisted living Assisted living units shall be designated for people who are at least fifty-
five (55) years of age. The definition of Assisted Living in RMC 4-11-010
shall be met.
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SECTION XLI. Subsection 4-9-150.E.2, Private Open Space, of Chapter 9, Permits —
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
2. Private Open Space: Each residential unit in a planned urban
development shall have usable private open space (in addition to parking,
storage space, lobbies, and corridors) for the exclusive use of the occupants of
that unit. Each ground floor unit, whether attached or detached, shall have
private open space which is contiguous to the unit. The private open space shall
be well demarcated and at least fifteen feet (15') in every dimension (decks on
upper floors can substitute for the required private open space). For dwelling
units that are exclusively upper story units, there shall be deck areas
totaling at least sixty (60) square feet in size with no dimension less than five
feet (5'). For dwelling units located above the sixth (6th) story, private open space
may be provided by a shallow balcony accessed by a door with at least fifty
percent (50%) glazing; any required private open space not provided by the
balcony shall be added to the required common open space pursuant to
subsection 4-9-150.E.1 of this Section.
SECTION XLII. Subsection 4-9-200.13, Applicability and Authority, of Chapter 9, Permits —
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
B. APPLICABILITY AND AUTHORITY:
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1. Master Plan Review: Master plan review is required for all
development within the UC N!, "�= and COR Zones that ;- Ret unless
specifically exempted in subsection C of this Section. Master plans are optional in
all other zones. When existing parcels are twenty-five (25) acres or smaller, a
master plan incorporating all abutting lots in common ownership as of December
1, 2003, is required.
2. Site Plan Review:
a. When Required: Site plan review is required for all development in
the IL, CO, CN, CD, CA, CV, COR, LIC-""�N!, WG N2 R-10, RMH, RM, and R-14 Zones,
all development within the Employment Area Eley (EAV) designation, and for
the following types of development, regardless of zone:
i. K-12 educational institutions.
ii. Parks.
iii. Outdoor recreation facilities.
iv. Rental services with outdoor storage.
v. Hazardous Waste Facilities: All hazardous waste treatment and
storage facilities.
b. Optional: When specifically authorized by the development
standards, site plan review may be used as a means to propose modifications to
development standards for developments otherwise exempt from site plan
review.
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3. Authority: The Community and Economic Development Administrator
shall have the authority to approve, approve with conditions, or deny proposals
based on this Section when no other permit or approval requires Hearing
Examiner review.
SECTION XLIII. Subsection 4-9-200.D.2.b, Large Project Scale, of Chapter 9, Permits —
Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
b. Large Project Scale: The proposed project is more than:
i. One hundred (100) attached residential units;
ii. One hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area
(nonresidential) in the IL or CO Zones or other zones in the Employment Area
V414ey (EAV) land use designation;
iii. Twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of gross floor area
(nonresidential) in the CN, CD, CA, CV, or CO Zones outside the Employment
Area Va44eyF(EAV) land use designation;
iv. Four (4) stories or sixty feet (60') in height;
v. Three hundred (300) parking stalls; or
vi. Ten (10) acres in size of project area.
SECTION XLIV. Subsection 4-9-200.E.3.a.i, Comprehensive Plan, of Chapter 9, Permits
— Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
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L Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan, its elements,
goals, objectives, and policies, especially those of the applicable land use
designation; the G ty Design Element; and any applicable adopted
Ne*ghb9Fh9 Community Plan;
SECTION XLV. Subsection 4-9-240.D.1, Tier I, of Chapter 9, Permits—Specific, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
1.Tier I: Examples of temporary uses in this category include activities
allowed by the base zone, mobile food vendors located in the IL, IM, IH, CA, CV
and CD zones, vehicle sales events held on property not currently used as an
auto dealership and within the Automall Area and/or Employment Area ValleyF,
Christmas tree lots, sales events not determined to be exempt per subsection
C.3 of this Section, and a temporary manufactured home for medical hardship.
The Administrator may authorize additional temporary uses not listed in this
subsection when it is found that the proposed uses are in keeping with the intent
and purposes of this Section.
SECTION XLVI. Subsection 4-9-240.K.1, Vehicle Sales Events Held on Property Not
Currently Used as an Auto Dealership, of Chapter 9, Permits—Specific, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
1. Vehicle Sales Events Held on Property Not Currently Used as an Auto
Dealership: Only for properties in the Automall as shown in RMC 4-3-040 or the
Employment Area Va 4ey (EAV) land use designation are eligible for a temporary
use permit. Additionally, no more than one ,(1_vehicle sales event shall be
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allowed per quarter of the year (year beginning January 1st) per property or
development as determined by the Administrator. The use must be allowed by
the zone district. Further, each such event shall only be permitted for a
maximum of seven (7) consecutive days per quarter. Such sales are not
permissible outside of the Automall and Employment Area V44ey and are not
eligible for a temporary use permit.
SECTION XLVII. Section 4-10-010, Nonconforming Lots, of Chapter 10, Legal
Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4-10-010 NONCONFORMING LOTS: (need)
Nonconforming lots may be developed and used if the proposed use is
permitted in the zone, and the proposed development will comply with the
remaining development standards for the zone and other land use and
environmental requirements, as applicable.
SECTION XLVIII. Subsection 4-10-050.A.4, Limits on Enlargement, of Chapter 10, Legal
Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Lots, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton
Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
4. Limits on Enlargement:
a. The structure shall not be enlarged unless the enlargement is
conforming, except as identified in subsection A.4.b of this Section.
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b. Nonconforming enlargements may only be allowed at the
discretion of the Community and Economic Development Administrator if: #4e
i. The enlargement is sSited carefully to achieve compatible
transition between surrounding buildings, parking areas and other land uses; or
ii. The enlargement d8oes not significantly cause any adverse or
undesirable effects on the site or neighboring properties.-or
iii. The enlargement is confined to the protected footprint. If the
proposed enlargement is nonconforming with respect to zoning setbacks, and
the enlargement will comply with this Section and all other development
regulations, the enlargement may be allowed if it is located within the projected
footprint of the building. The projected footprint is determined by extending a
line from and parallel to the furthest encroaching portion(s) of the building. The
enlargement is limited to the height of the qualifying encroachment, and any
other applicable height limitation. For the purpose of determining the proiected
footprint, a qualifying encroachment shall:
jal Represent at least fifty percent (50%) of the building's
facade; and
Be setback at least three feet (3') from any property line;
and
ll Not include any allowed setback projections, uncovered
steps and/or decks, and encroachments permitted by a land use decision.
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Projected t— >50%--�
Footprint Lines '
Allowed 20'
Enlargement
Rear Setback
More than 50% of
total side facade
Disqualified
Encroachment
Disqualified Front Setback
Encroachment
0'
Side Setback
10' 10' ;
SECTION XLIX. Section 4-11-140, Definitions N, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to add a
definition of"Nonconforming Lot", to read as follows:
NONCONFORMING LOT: An otherwise legal lot that does not conform to the
minimum lot area depth, width, or other lot standards of the zone in which it is
located.
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SECTION L. The definitions of "Pedestrian-Oriented Facade" and "Public Facilities" in
section 4-11-160, Definitions P, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, are hereby amended as follows:
PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED FACADE: Facades featuring
characteristics that make them attractive to pedestrians, including transparent
window area or window displays along the ground floor facade, primary building
entry, and overhead weather protection along at least seventy-five percent
(75%) of the facade.
PUBLIC FACILITIES: Publicly owned, operated, or leased land and the public
facilities and/or uses contained therein, such as StFeetsstreets, roads, highways,
sidewalks, street lighting systems, traffic signals, domestic water systems, storm
and sanitary sewer systems, park and recreation facilities, schools, and public
buildings. Public facilities do not include private structures or uses located on or
utilizing public land or facilities (e.g., privately owned and operated Wireless
Telecommunication Facility located on leased public land).
SECTION Ll. The definition of "Public Use Suffix", in section 4-11-160, Definitions P, of
Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is
hereby deleted.
SECTION LII. The definitions of "Street Frontage" and "Street, Pedestrian-Oriented", in
section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations)
of the Renton Municipal Code, are hereby amended as follows:
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STREET FRONTAGE: (F9F PUFpeses of sign wIati ^s ` The portion of a lot or
structure abutting a public or private right-of-way. Structures adjacent vet not
adjoining a right-of-way shall be considered abutting if located within twenty
feet (20'). diFeetly .,butting , Ubli,. Fight ef way ., eFding direet
te-the—ha ;iness, OF haVi „ a padding—let used 13., „ bu-sin,,« ..,h:rh fr,..,+..
STREET, PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED: An area with streets and sidewalks
specifically designated as such and intended for use by people walking; with
special design and spatial treatment of building frontages; built at human scale;
with uses of interest to and functional for people on foot; and designed to hold
interest for pedestrians by encouraging walking, browsing, and taking in the
scene. Pedestrian eriented stFeetsaFe se., as designated via Master Plans or
similar documents approved by the City-.un the urban CeRteF—NeFth (DiStFir* r�
SECTION Lill. Section 8-7-4, Designation of Zoned Areas, of Chapter 7, Noise Level
Regulations, of Title VIII (Health and Sanitation) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
8-7-4 DESIGNATION OF ZONED AREAS:
The EDNA (environmental designation for noise abatement) is hereby
established as follows:
A. Residential zones, which shall include RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, R-10, R-14,
RMF RMH, are classified as Class A EDNA.
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B. Commercial zones, which shall include CN, CD, CV, CA, CO, COR, UCS
1-1G N2 are classified as Class B EDNA.
C. Industrial zones, which shall include IL, IM, IH, are classified as Class C
EDNA.
SECTION LIV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 22nd day of June, 2015.
M Wan Gregor, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 22nd day of June, 2015.
- A'111_�� iA��—
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
OF R
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
y SEAL
Date of Publication: 6/26/2015 (Summary) �0'`
ORD:1865:6/17/15:scr
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4-2-060 ZONING USE TABLE—USES ALLOWED IN ZONING DESIGNATIONS:
......................._....................................................................................................................................._...................................................................................----........................................_.....................................................................................................................................................................................
ZONING ISE MBLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONSINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
USES: RC R-1 R-4 R-6 R-8 RMH R-10 R-14 RMF IL IM IH CN CV CA CD CO COR UG U
Agriculture P35 P35
Home agriculture AC35AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35 AC35
Natural resource H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
extraction/recovery
Research—Scientific P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
(small scale)
MENNIMMEM MMEM
Beekeeping AC AC AC !ACC AC AC AC AC AC
Kennels AD37 P37 P37 P37
Stables, commercial AD37 AD37
Detached dwelling P P P P P P P
Attached dwellings P73 P73 TP !!
P18 P73 P18 13 P16 P P18
Manufactured Homes
Manufactured homes P50 P50 P50 P50 P50 P P50 P50
Accessory dwelling unit AD7 AD7 AD7 AD7 AD7 AD7 AD7
Adult family home P P P P P P P P P P P3
ATTACHMENT A- 1
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Assisted living AD AD P P P P3 P40 P P96 P4�7
Caretaker's residence AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AG
Congregate residence AD P P3
Group homes I AD H3
Group homes II for 6 or AD P P P P P P P P P P3 P
less
Group homes II for 7 or H H H H H H H H P H H3 AD
more
Home occupations RMC AC6 AC6 ACg ACg ACg AC6 AC6 ACg ACg ACg ACg ACg AC6 ACg AC6 ACS
4-9-0901
Live-work unit AD AD AD
MEN M I
K-12 educational H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 H H H H9 H9 H9 H9 H9 !H87 #8-7
institution (public or
private)
Other higher education P29 P29 P29 P P P P21 42AD87 #87
institution
Schools/studios, arts and P P29 P29 P P P P
crafts
Trade or vocational P P H H H77
school
Im
Parks, neighborhood P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P -12
Parks, P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P -12
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ORDINANCE NO. 5759
regional/community,
existing
Parks, AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P R
regional/community, new
Community Facilities
Cemetery H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H
Religious institutions H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H #
Service and social H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H12 H21 H82 44
organizations
Public Facilities
City government offices AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P AD AD AD
City government facilities H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H #
Jails, existing municipal P
Diversion facility and H71 H71
diversion interim service
facility
Secure community H71 H71
transition facilities
Other government offices H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H #
and facilities
Conference centers P29 P29 P29 H P29 P 11!1 Medical and dental 134-2 P29 P29 P29 AD P112 P P
offices
ATTACHMENT A- 3
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Offices,general P42- P4-3 P43 1343 AD P112 P P P P P92 P13
Veterinary offices/clinics P 134a P29 P29 P29 P112 P P P29 P P82
NOME
Adult retail use RMC 4-3- P43 1343 1343 1343 1343 1343 P12
010 43
Big-box retail P P P P29 P79
Drive-in/drive-through, AC80 AC80 AC80 AC80 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC82 AG
retail
Eating and drinking P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 AD33 P43 P P P P22 P P P P12 P82 P82 P-94
establishments 24
Fast food restaurants P29 P61 P P61 P82
Horticultural nurseries, AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
existing
Horticultural nurseries, AD AD29
new
Marijuana retail (RMC 4- AD P AD P21 P82
1-250)
Retail sales AD33 AD P29 P29 P29 P22 P P P P54 P21 P82 P42
Retail sales, outdoor P30 P30 P30 P15 P15 P15 P15 P15
Taverns AD P20 AD P21 P82 P-94
Vehicle sales, large P P P P29
Vehicle sales, small P P TP P68
ATTACHMENT A- 4
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Entertainment
Adult entertainment P43 P43 1343 P43 P43 P12
business (RMC 4-3-010) 4-3
Card room P52 P52 P52 P52
Cultural facilities H H H H H H H H H AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Dance clubs P29 P29 P29 AD P20 AD P29 AD
Dance halls P29 P29 P29 AD P20 AD P29 AD
Gaming/gambling H29 H29 H29 H2O H29
facilities, not-for-profit
Movie theaters P29 P29 P29 AD P20 P P12 P82 P-9-2
83
Sports arenas, P29 P29 P29 P20 P H18 496
auditoriums, exhibition
halls, indoor
Sports arenas, P29 P29 P29 AD20 H18 496
auditoriums, exhibition
halls, outdoor
Recreation
Golf courses (existing) P P P P P P P
Golf courses, new H P H H H H H
Marinas P P21 H 4
Recreational facilities, H P33 P29 P29 P29 P P P P54 P21 P82 P4L'
indoor, existing 24
Recreational facilities, H P29 P4 I P I P P92 P12 P21 P82 Aga
ATTACHMENT A- 5
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
indoor, new
Recreational facilities, P29 P29 P29 H2O H29
outdoor
Services,General
Bed and breakfast house, AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD P
accessory
Bed and breakfast house, AD AD AD5 AD P
professional
Hotel P29 P29 P29 P P20 P P P P18 P-96
Motel P29 P29 P29 P P20
Off-site services 134;� P29 P29 P29 P29
On-site services AD33 P42- P29 P29 P29 P22 P P P P54 P21 P82 P42
2-7
Drive-in/drive-through AC61 AC61 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC80 AC61 AC61 AC61 AC82 AC
service
Vehicle rental, small P P P AD P20
Vehicle and equipment P29 P29 P29
rental, large
Day Care Services
Adult day care I AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC P P P P P P P P P P100 pig
1
Adult day care II H H H H H H H P P P P P P P P12 P21 P100 1-199
Day care centers I H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 H25 P P P P P P P P P21 P100 7X14
ATTACHMENT A- 6
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Family day care AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC3 AC AC AC AG
Healthcare Services
Convalescent centers H H H H P AD P3 P40 AD AD96 ABSC
Medical institutions H H H H H H H H H56 H56 H56 H H H H P40 H H A
Iffliffiffilmo
Car washes P P P AD2 P2
Express transportation AD P AD20
services
Fuel dealers H59 P
Industrial engine or P28 P28 P28
transmission rebuild
Parking garage, P P P P P20 P3 P P P92 P-9-3
structured, commercial
or public
Parking, surface, P29 P29 P29 P20 P3 AD
commercial or public
Park and ride, dedicated P107-5 P107-5 P107-5 P107 P107- P107 P107-5 P107
Park and ride, shared-use P P P P P P P P P P P107 P109 P107 P P107
Railroad yards P
Taxi stand P AD AD
Tow truck operation/auto P36 H59 P AD36
impoundment yard
Transit centers H29 H29 H29 P H2O P H29 P
ATTACHMENT A- 7
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Truck terminals P
Vehicle fueling stations P P P P P P29
Vehicle fueling stations, P P P AD P P P29
existing legal
Vehicle service and AD2 P P
repair, large
Vehicle service and P2 P2 P2 AD2 AD2 AD2
repair, small
Wrecking yard, auto H59 H
Air Transportation Uses
Airplane manufacturing H59 P78 -12
Airplane manufacturing, AC P78 AE
accessory functions
Airplane sales and repair P
Airport, municipal P
Airport-related or AC
aviation-related uses
Helipads P111 H29 H29 H29 H H H78 42-9
Helipads, commercial H H78 #
MENEM= =01MIESE im M I M 12 in
Hazardous material H24 H24 H24
storage, on-site or off-
site, including treatment
Indoor storage I I P I P I P AC11 AC11 AC11 AC11 AC11 AC11
ATTACHMENT A- 8
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Outdoor storage, existing P29 P29 P29 P64
Outdoor storage, new P29 P29 P64
Self-service storage P29 P59 P H22 H22
Vehicle storage AD29
Warehousing P P P
Industrial,General
Assembly and/or P P P P86
packaging operations
Commercial laundries, P29 P29 P29 P4
existing
Commercial laundries, P29 P29 P29
new
Construction/contractor's P P P
office
Craft distilleries with P P P P P P P
tasting rooms, small
wineries, and micro-
breweries
Industrial, heavy P14
Laboratories: light P29 P29 P29 AD P20 P3 AD54 P86
manufacturing
Laboratories: research, P28 P P H P20 AD3 AD H P86
development and testing
Manufacturing and H59 I P67
ATTACHMENT A- 9
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
fabrication, heavy
Manufacturing and P67 P67
fabrication, medium
Manufacturing and P P P P
fabrication, light
Solid Waste/Recycling
Recycling collection and P28 P28 P28 P29
processing center
Recycling collection P P P P P P P P P
station
Sewage disposal and H59 H
treatment plants
Waste recycling and H59 P
transfer facilities
OEM
Communication H H H H H H H H H H29 H29 H29 H H H H H H
broadcast and relay
towers
Electrical power H H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66 H66
generation and
cogeneration
Utilities, small P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Utilities, medium AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AB
Utilities, large H H H H H H H H H H SIMON H H H H H H H H H #
ATTACHMENT A- 10
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Amateur radio antenna AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 ADS AD8 AD8 AD8 AD8 ABH
Camouflaged WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AB
Camouflaged WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
collocation/modification
Concealed WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
Concealed WCF AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AB
collocation/modification
Major alterations to AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
existing WCF towers
Minor alterations to P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P -P
existing WCF towers
Monopole I support H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47
structures
Monopole II support H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47 H47
structures
Stealth tower AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD AD
MEENWEEMIMM Im Im El 10
Accessory uses per RMC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AC AG
4-2-050 and as defined in
chapter 4-11 RMC, where
not otherwise listed in
Use Table
M VA
Model homes in an P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10
approved residential
ATTACHMENT A- 11
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
development: one model
home on an existing lot
Sales/marketing trailers, P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P-19
on-site
Storage yards or buildings P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P49
used for construction
Temporary uses P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P10 P49
Blank=Not Allowed P#=Permitted AD=Administrative Conditional Use AC=Accessory Use
P=Permitted Use provided condition can be met H=Hearing Examiner Conditional Use #=Condition(s)
Uses may be further restricted by: RMC 4-3-020,Airport Related Height and Use Restrictions; RMC 4-3-040C, Uses Permitted in the Automall Improvement
District; RMC 4-3-050, Critical Areas Regulations; RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline Master Program Regulations
ATTACHMENT A- 12
4-2-080 ORDINANCE NO. 5759
E. ARTERIAL STREETS MAP: The map below is a conceptual arterial streets classification map provided
for reference. The official Arterial Streets Map, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk is updated and
adopted annually.
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Regional Growth Center
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Arterial Classifications
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Principal Arterials
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Community&Economic Development
C.E."Chip"Vincent Adrian Abramovich
Administrator GIS Analyst
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�— t, , ' ATTACHMENT B— 1
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
4-2-110.A DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (PRIMARY AND ATTACHED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES)
..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
RC R-1 R-4 R-6 I R-8 I R-10 R-14 RMF
Minimum Net None 3 dwelling 4 5 dwelling 7 dwelling Townhouse
Density (per units dwelling units30 units30 Development:
Net Acre)"is units n/a
Other Attached
Dwellings: 10
dwelling units3o
Maximum Net 1 1 4 dwelling 6 dwelling 8 10 14 dwelling 20 dwelling
Density(per dwelling dwelling units units dwelling dwelling units3s,37 units29
Net Acre, unit unit36 units units35
Except per Net
10 Acres in RC)2'
14,is
Maximum 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit' Detached dwellings: 1 Per Maximum
Number of dwelling with 1 Net Density
Dwellings (per accessory dwelling unit
Legal Lot)2 Attached dwellings: n/a
Minimum Lot 10 acres 1 acre 3,
9,000 sq. 7,000 sq. 5,000 Detached Detached n/a
Size 2s,31 32 ft 10,32,34 ft.34 sq. ft.34 dwellings: dwellings:
4,000 sq. 3,000 sq. ft.
ft. Attached
Attached dwellings:
dwellings: n/a
ATTACHMENT C - 1
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
n/a
Minimum Lot 150 ft. 100 ft.32 70 ft."'32 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. Townhouse
Width 31 Development:
25 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 50
ft.
Minimum Lot 175 ft. 110 ft.32 80 ft.32 70 ft. 60 ft. 50 ft. 40 ft. Townhouse
Width 31 (Corner Development:
Lots) 30 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 60
ft.
Minimum Lot 300 ft. 200 ft.3, 100 ft.10' 90 ft. 80 ft. 70 ft. 60 ft. Townhouse
Depth" 32 32 Development:
50 ft.
Other Attached
Dwellings: 65
ft.
Minimum Front 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.10,12 25 ft. 20 ft.' 20 ft.' 15 ft., Townhouse
Yard 4,5,6,31 32,33 except except except Development:
when when all gaFage must 10 ft. 11 o-• c-
all vehicle be20- 43' Other Attached
vehicle access is when all Dwellings: 20
access taken from vehicle ft.11
is taken an alley, access is
ATTACHMENT C- 2
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
from an then 15 ft. taken from
alley, 11 an alley,
then 15 then 10 ft. 11
ft,11
Minimum Rear 35 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft.10,32, 25 ft. 20 ft.39 15 ft.21'39 10 ft.21 39 Townhouse
Yard a,31 33 Development:
10 ft.13
Other Attached
Dwellings: 15
ft.13
Minimum Side 25 ft. 15 ft. Combined Combined 5 ft. Detached Detached Nonconforming
Yarda,31 20 ft. with 15 ft. with Units: 4 ft. Units: 4 ft. Lot Width: 5
not less not less Attached Attached ft.13
than 7.5 than 5 ft. Units: 4 ft. Units: 4 ft. Lot Width
ft. on on either for for Exceeding
either side. unattached unattached Minimum:
side. side(s), 0 side(s), 0 ft. setback is
ft. for the for the increased by
attached attached one foot (1')
side(S).23 side(s).23 (not to exceed
12') for every
10' of lot width
beyond 50'13
Minimum Side 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft.11,12, 25 ft. 15 ft.-Ll- 15 ft.-Ll- 15 ft.-!- Nonconforming
Yard a's'31(along 32,33 lot width: 10
a Street) ft 11,13
ATTACHMENT C - 3
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Conforming lot
width:20 ft.
Maximum 10% 20% 35% 40% 50% 55% 65% Townhouse
Building Development:
Coverage 70%
(including Other Attached
Primary and Dwellings: 35%
Accessory) A maximum
coverage of
45% may be
allowed
through the
Hearing
Examiner site
development
plan review
process.
Maximum 15% 25% 50% 55% 65% 70% 80% 75%
Impervious
Surface Area
Maximum 30 ft. Residential: 35 ft.20
Height"' 30 ft.
Commercial:
20 ft.
Maximum n/a No more No more n a
Number of than 4 than 6 units
ATTACHMENT C-4
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Units per units per per building.
Building building.
Minimum Tree 2 significant trees per 5,000 sq. ft. Attached units:4 n a
Density See RMC 4-4-130. significant trees per
5,000 sq. ft.
See RMC 4-4-130.
Minimum 10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line.
Freeway
Frontage
Setback
Maximum See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Amateur radio antennas are allowed
Wireless a maximum height of 6 feet without a Conditional Use Permit. Larger structures will have a
Communication maximum height determined by the Conditional Use Permit process, RMC 4-9-030,
Facilities Height Conditional Use Permits.
(including
Amateur Radio
Antennas)
Design See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards.
Standards
Landscaping See RMC 4-4-070, Landscaping.
Exterior See RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Exterior On-Site.
Lighting
Screening See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations.
Exception for See RMC 4-10-010, Nonconforming Lots. ^"'^+";^ h ffein s"^" ^ ehibit the r pstr etieR
Pre-Existing , that
ATTACHMENT C - 5
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Legal Lots all se bmks, let eeveFage, height limits, ' ,
ATTACHMENT C - 6
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
4-2-120.A
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (CN, CV, & CA)
CN CV CA UC
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size for 5,000 sq. ft. 25,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft. Residential Plats: n/a
lots created after Nov. All Other Plats: 25
10, 2004 acres.
Minimum lot size can
be amended through
Site Plan Review RMC
4-9-200.
Minimum Lot None Residential Plats:
Width/Depth for lots DIPAP width shall be 14 ft.,
created after Nov. 10, AIRAe depth shall be 65 ft.
2004 All Other Plats: None
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum Lot 65%of total lot area or 75% if parking is provided within the 90% of total area or
Coverage for Buildings building or within an on-site parking garage. 100% if parking is
° provided within the
b UildiRg^ -•;*";^ aR tBA site ^-,.-I,.ft gaFage building or within a
° ° parking garage.
b Uil.a1.. 9F 4000thi., aR ^ site Pa Fki.,. ga Fage
DENSITY(Net Density i)-Dwelling Units per Net Acre)
Minimum Net None F20 dwelling units 10 dwelling units per 20 dwelling units per
ATTACHMENT D - 1
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Residential Density9 per net acre. net acre. net acre except for
mixed use
development.
Maximum Net 4 dwelling units per 80 dwelling units 60 dwelling units per 85 du/acre (150
Residential Density9 structure. per net acre. net acre. du/acre) if ground
Assisted living bonus: Assisted living floor commercial is
1.5 times the maximum bonus: 1.5 times provided).
density may be allowed the maximum Assisted living
subject to conditions of density may be bonus: 1.5 times the
RMC 4-9-065. allowed subject to maximum density
conditions of RMC may be allowed
4-9-065. subject to conditions
of RMC 4-9-065.
SETBACKS
Minimum Front 10 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the Townhouses: 5 ft.,
Yard'4'18 site plan develepmeRt review process, provided blank walls are not All other uses: 0
located within the reduced setback. ft.4,5,8
d Wan
site i -plan a c a c l vp�iit i Tc 'v"
�cvTCTr'-"pr�v��6, r" vdt"crca-vrorkrn;.v"aIT,r�-vi-��rvc
1-04. The m „+har* m be +., Oft. +49Wgh the
site plan develepmeAt F s, r
Maximum Front Yard18 15 ft.15 5 ft.4,5,8
ATTACHMENT D - 2
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Minimum Side Yard 10 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the Townhouses: 10 ft.
Along a Street 1_4 site plan deveI^^m^^+ review process, provided blank walls are not All other uses: 0
located within the reduced setback. ft.4,5,8
1-0- d'+ The m .-.,+h„-L may be r^.d11G^.d tA- n f+ +h.-.,b,gh +he
cp is i� a c v c ep i i�c n c I is, sTe;=ic'ca6-erFc-Ret
'+ ^Iai d vI jrn+- h - Iwalls r.-irc-iv+cam ,
Maximum Side Yard n a 5 ft.4,5,8
Along a Street 18
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line. n a
Frontage Setback 10f+ 1-.^.Jsr-z-a e d setbar*f.-em the ., ty line.
Minimum Rear Yard18 None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential. Townhouses: 5 ft.
Nene, ex6ept 1= f+ .f 1.,+ .h.�+ 1^+ .,,d r si.dP.,+*A1 All other uses: 0
Nene exGept 15 f+ .f l9t- ,h. +� -A 1^+ .,.d . ��.d.,.,+.-.I ft 4,5,8
Minimum Side Yard18 None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned Townhouses: 3 ft. for
residential. unattached walls,
Nene, exeept 1=5 ft. .f let - b t-,; a -..d;-,eent to I„+ ;z .+.d All other uses: 0
ft.4,5,8
Nen exeept 1=5 f+ .f let -ah-,+S er -..dnaG,,.,+to a Int -. ,,,d
Fes
ATTACHMENT D - 3
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
Clear Vision Area In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area
defined in RMC 4-11-030.
Rnnr n 11 QRn
defined in RME " 11 9
BUILDING LIMITATIONS
Maximum Gross Floor 5,000 gross sq. ft. The None
Area of Any Single maximum size shall not Nene
Commercial Use on a be exceeded, except by
Site conditional use
perm it.2'9 These
restrictions do not
apply to residential
uses subject to net
density limitations.
Maximum Gross Floor 3,000 gross sq. ft. The None
Area of Any Single maximum size shall not Aleve
Office Use on a Site2'9 be exceeded, except by
conditional use
perm it.2'9 These
restrictions do not
apply to residential
uses subject to net
density limitations.
Building Orientation All commercial uses See urban design See urban design regulations in RMC 4-3-
ATTACHMENT D-4
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
shall have their primary regulations in RMC 100.
entrance and shop 4-3-100.
display window Commercial and
oriented toward the civic uses shall
street frontage. provide entry
features on all sides
of a building facing
a public right-of-
way or parking lot.
The front entry of
residential only
uses shall be
oriented to a public
or private street
developed to the
required standards
in RMC 4-6-060.
LANDSCAPING
General See RMC 4-4-070-
See RMr4-4 0:79.
spp RUC n n nen
HEIGHT
Maximum Building 35 ft. 50 ft., except 60 ft. 50 ft., except 60 ft. for 10 stories along
Height,-6""'except for In Re ease Shall height if the ground floor mixed use primary and
Public� eed the 1imit1- of the building is in (commercial and secondary arterials.
"P--b,8c Suffix"(P) specified in RAW 4 commercial use. residential) in the 6 stories along
ATTACHMENT D - 5
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
designationFacilities6'20 824. same building. residential/minor
Heights may exceed collectors.
the Zone's maximum Townhouses: 3
height with a stories
Conditional Use
Permit.16
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exeeed the limits
speeified in .... .
Q24.
Maximum Height for See RMC 4-4-140-
Wireless see R"nr n n 140.
Communication See RMC 4 4-=40
Facilities
SCREENING
Outdoor, Loading, See RMC 4-4-095-
Repair, Maintenance, See RMC- n n-nor
Work, or Storage -S^^ o""C- n n nor
Areas; Surface-
Mounted Utility and
Mechanical
Equipment; Roof Top
Equipment (Except for
Telecommunication
Equipment)
Refuse or Recyclables See RMC 4-4-090-
ATTACHMENT D - 6
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
See RIVIG 44 990.
See Rn"r "_"_non
PARKING
General See RMC 10-10-13 and RMC 4-4-080.
Sap Rha: 30-30-12 2Rd RMC 4-4-080,
Sap Rh4C 30 30 32 2nd RMC 4-4-OM
Required Location for Businesses Located in Residential Uses: Parking for residential On a Pedestrian-
Parking Single Family Dwellings Required parking units shall be Oriented Street:
or Duplexes: Parking shall be located enclosed within the Parking shall not be
may not occur in front underground or same building as the located between
of the building and/or under building (on unit it serves. buildings and
in the area between the first floor of the pedestrian-oriented
the front lot line and structure), or in an streets unless located
the front building line; attached or within a structured
parking must occur at detached structure. parking garage.
the side or rear of the Any additional On Other Arterials,
property. Parking may parking may not be Local Streets, and
be accommodated off located between Internal Streets: All
site in accordance with the building and residential parking
RMC 4-4-080E(2) or at public street unless shall be structured
joint use facilities in located within a parking except
accordance with 4-4- structured parking parking required for
080E(3). garage. guests. Parking for all
Commercial Uses: uses shall be located
Parking may not be consistent with RMC
located between 4-3-100, Urban Design
ATTACHMENT D - 7
ORDINANCE NO. 5759
the building and Regulations. Site
the public street planning must
unless located demonstrate feasible
within a structured future location of
parking garage. structured parking to
Mixed Use: Joint accommodate infill
parking is required development.
subject to RMC 4-4-
080E(3).
ACCESS
Pedestrian A pedestrian See oUrban 4Design (Regulations in RMC 4-3-100..
connection shall e S« a. an esign regi atiens in R�M64-3-100
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provided from a public
entrance to the street,
in order to provide
direct, clear and
separate pedestrian
walks from sidewalks
to building entries and
internally from
buildings to abutting
retail properties.
Vehicular None A connection shall be A connection shall be
#ewe provided for site-to- provided for site-to-
site vehicle access site vehicle access
ways, where ways, where
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topographically topographically
feasible, to allow a feasible, to allow a
smooth flow of traffic smooth flow of
across abutting CA traffic across
paFeels-lots without abutting UC lots
the need to use a without the need to
street. Access may use a street. Access
comprise the aisle may comprise the
between rows of aisle between rows
parking stalls. but is of parking stalls.
not allowed between
a building and a
public street.
SIGNS
General See °"^C- ^ ^ 1^^ See RMC 4-4-100.
SPP o"nr n A 1 Q Pole sins and roof
See RMC 4-4-100-11 signs are prohibited.
Signs are subject to
Urban Design
Regulations (RMC 4-
3-100).
LOADING DOCKS
Location within Site See RMC 4-4-080. Parking, docking and
Shall not be permitted on the side of the lot adjacent to or abutting loading areas for
a lot zoned residential.3 truck traffic shall be
-9,,,, R"nr n 4 0991 off-street and
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5hm„„ot bePerm+tted 9R the sid-a-A-f the l9t ad}aPPRt tP AF abutting screened from view
i^* ed ^^*O-A1 3 of abutting public
Cee RPAC n n 090 streets.
Sfi,'�„Qt-be-peFFA+tted GR the-side-eff-the lot adjaceRtteA-r abbitteAg
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Size and Location of See RMC 4-4-090-
Refuse or Recycling See RMC 4-4-0
Areas See RAC ^�v
CRITICAL AREAS
General See RMC 4-3-050-
See RMT ^�J 0-5Q.
See RMC4--R-0-
DESIGN REGULATIONS
General N/A See 44Urban dDesign (Regulations in RMC 4-3-100.
See immhan design regulations in IMT4-3-100-
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D A RC R-4I-----I Renton City Limits CN-Commercial Neighborhood
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R1-Residential 1 du/ac
CA -Commercial Arterial
# 5758, #5759, #5760 and #5761
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R4-Residential 4 du/ac
UC-Urban Center
Effective as of July 1, 2015
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City Boundary Effective as of September 24, 2014
R6-Residential - 6 DU/AC
CD -Center Downtown
0 0.3 0.6 1.2
SE 216TH ST
R8-Residential 8 du/ac
COR-Commercial Office/Residential
Miles
Reference Scale: 1:52,000
R10-Residential 10 du/ac
CO -Commercial Office
C. E. "Chip" Vincent Adriana Abramovich
Administrator GIS Analyst
R14-Residential 14 du/ac
IL -Industrial - Light
[17Y OF
Renton
RMF-Residential Multi -Family
IM-Industrial - Medium
Connmunit❑ & Economic
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RMH-Residential Manufactured Homes
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