HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4872Amends ORD #'s 4525, 4506,
& 4526
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON Replaced by ORD 4875
ORDINANCE NO. 4872
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 4-1-180.1 OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION
AND ENFORCEMENT, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
BY CHANGING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR UTILITY SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-1-180.1.2.b(i) through (viii) of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City ofRenton, Washington" is hereby amended as follows:
i. Single Family: Seven hundred ninety-five dollars ($795.00) per single family residence.
ii. Mobile/Manufactured Homes: Six hundred thirty-five doUars ($635.00) per dwelling
unit located in mobile home parks and manufactured home parks.
iii. Multi-Family: Four hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00) per multi-family
residence, except in the Center Downtown (CD) and Center Office/Residential (COR) zoned
areas which shall be assessed in accordance with subsection I.2.b(iv) ofthis Section. Mixed use
buildings with over fifty percent (50%) of the floor space used for multi-family residences shall
be assessed at the rate of four hundred seventy-five dollars ($475.00) per multi-family residence.
iv. Other: For aU other properties except City properties, 10.6 cents ($0,106) per square
foot of property connected but not less than seven hundred ninety-five dollars ($795.00).
v. Payment: Fees are incurred upon the granting by the City of a building permit or a
construction permit, but are payable at the time construction permits are issued for connection to
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or extension of the public sewer; or in the absence of the requirement for a public works permit,
then at the time of granting the building permit. All other sanitary sewer service applicants shall
pay these fees at the time of building sewer apphcation.
vi. Fees Upon Sale: Fees are due immediately if the party owing the fee sells to a third
party, unless the third party agrees to pay the charge, in writing, with the amount owing to the
City set forth in that writing, and further the City agrees that the third party shall be responsible
for that fee after determination that such an agreement would be in the City's best interest. The
burden of establishing the agreement would be on the party owing the fee and not on the City,
and would be in the City's best interest.
vii. Definition: When the phrase "property which has not participated in development of
the system" is used in this Section, it shall mean any of the following:
• First Time Server Connection: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of the property and which is
connecting to Renton's sewer system for the first time (including but not limited to new
construction, or conversion from septic system).
• Further Development or Subdivision: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of the property that is to be
served by the utility and is developing or subdividing further. For example, one single family
residence on a five (5) acre tract which has paid seven hundred ninety-five dollars ($795.00)
under this Section to connect to a sewer system will have paid only for one, seven thousand five
hundred (7,500) square foot lot at the rate of 10.6 cents ($0,106). Additional charges would be
applied to any additional development on the property at the time of development.
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Larger or Additional Water Meters: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of the property that is to be
served by the utility and that requests or requires a larger or additional domestic water meter(s)
will trigger a utility system development charge.
• Redevelopment Credit: An option exists for receiving a redevelopment credit for
property which has not previously paid in full a system development charge. A redevelopment
project that requires a larger water meter, or additional domestic water meter(s), will trigger the
sewer utility system development charge. However, any parcel that currently has water service is
eligible for a prorated system development charge. This prorated development charge is based on
the following formula:
(Proposed domestic meter(s) capacity in gallons per minute (GPM) - Existing domestic
meter(s) capacity in GPM/Proposed domestic meter(s) capacity in GPM) x SDC Fee = Amount
owed. Fire flow meters are not included in this calculation. For example, a redevelopment
project that involves a change from a single family home on a ten thousand (10,000) square foot
lot with a five-eighths inch by three-quarter inch meter (5/8" x 3/4", a standard single family
meter) that has a safe operating capacity of twenty (20) gallons per minute (GPM), to a four (4)
unit multi-family dwelling with a one and one-half inch (1-1/2") meter with a safe operating
capacity of one hundred (100) GPM can apply to pay for the following prorated charge:
(100 GPM - 20 GPM/100 GPM) = 0.8
0.8 x (10,000 sq. ft. x $0.106/sq. ft.) = $848.00
Without the redevelopment credit, this project would have paid $0.106/sq. ft. x 10,000 sq. ft. =
$1,060.00.
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The City will determine the safe maximum operating capacities of all meter sizes using
American Water Works Association tables (see subsection I.4.b(ix) ofthis Section). The fee paid
shall be recorded and applied to the total system development charge applicable for the parcel.
Reduction in water meter capacity shall not result in a payment from the City to the applicant.
• Fire Protection Credit: Installation of a water meter solely for a fire protection
system, such as a new hydrant or fire sprinkler system, shall not trigger a sewer system
development fee.
viii. Short-Term Use: Temporary connections to the City's sewage system may be
granted for a one-time, temporary, short-term use of a portion of the property for a period not to
exceed three (3) consecutive years. Permission for temporary connection may be granted upon
payment of an annual fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the current system development charge
applicable to that portion of the property, but not less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00)
per year. Said fee shall be paid annually (nonprorated), and shall be nonrefundable,
nontransferable (from one portion of the property to another) and shall not constitute a credit to
the system development charge due at the time of permanent use of the utility system. The
application for temporary connection shall consist of a detailed plan and a boundary line of the
proposed development service area for use in the fee determination.
SECTION II. Section 4-1-180.1.3.b(i) through (v) of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City ofRenton, Washington" is hereby amended as follows:
i. Residences and Mobile Homes: Five hundred twenty-five dollars ($525.00) per single
family residence and mobile home dwelling.
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ii. Other Properties: For all other properties except City properties, 17.5 cents ($0,175)
per square foot of new impervious area of property proposed by the permit application, but not
less than five hundred twenty-five dollars ($525.00).
iii. Issuance of Permits: Fees are incurred upon the granting by the City of a building
permit, but are payable at the time construction permits are issued for connection to or extension
of the public surface water collection system; or, in the absence of the requirement of a public
works permit, then at the time of granting the building permit.
iv. When Due: Fees are due immediately, notwithstanding subsection I.3.b(iii) ofthis
Section, the party owing the fee sells to a third party, unless the third party agrees to pay the
charge, in writing, with the amount owing to the City set forth in that writing, and fiirther the
City agrees that the third party shall be responsible for that fee after determining that such an
agreement would be in the City's best interest. The burden of establishing that the agreement
would be in the City's best interest would be on the party owing the fee and not on the City.
v. Definition: When the phrase "property which has not participated in development of
the system" is used in this Section, it shall mean any of the following:
• First Time Surface Water Connection: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of new impervious surface of
the property and which is connecting to Renton's surface water collection system for the first
time (including but not limited to new construction).
• Further Development or Subdivision: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of new impervious surface of
property that is to be served by the utility and is developing or subdividing further. For example,
one single family residence of a five (5) acre tract which has paid five hundred twenty-five
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dollars ($525.00) under this Section to connect to a surface water collection system will have
paid only for one, seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square foot lot at a rate of 17.5 cents
($0,175) per square foot of impervious area. Additional charges would be applied to any
additional development on the property at the time of development.
• Runoff Quantity Control: Any property for which one hundred percent (100%) of
the surface water runoff quantity control requirements can be met by infiltration systems, as
allowed by code, will be exempted from the surface water charge.
• Existing Developments: Property that was developed before the effective date
hereof is exempted from the connection charge. Any rebuilding, change in use or additions to
exempted property that does not require additional surface water runoff capacity will not trigger
a new connection charge. However, when property is redeveloped or the use changed or
intensified such that a larger surface water drainage capacity is necessary, then any application
for rebuilding will trigger a utility connection charge. "Surface water drainage capacity" is
defined as computed maximum peak rate runoff from the site prior to entering public or private
stormwater facilities. Improvements to existing single family residential units such as additions,
decks, small sheds and other minor improvements are exempt from the system development
charge unless a new connection to the Renton surface water utihty collection system is proposed
or required as part of the permit application.
SECTION HI. Section 4-l-180.I.4.b(i) through (viii) of Chapter 1, Administration
and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City ofRenton, Washington" is hereby amended as follows:
i. Single Family: One thousand, one hundred eighty dollars ($1,180.00) per single
family residence.
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ii. Mobile/Manufactured Homes: Nine hundred forty dollars ($940.00) per dwelling unit
located in mobile home parks and manufactured home parks.
iii. Multi-Family: Seven hundred ten dollars ($710.00) per multi-family residence, except
in the Center Downtown (CD) and Center Office/Residential (COR) zoned areas which shall be
assessed in accordance with subsection I.4.b(iv) of this Section. Mixed use buildings with over
fifty percent (50%) of the floor space used for multi-family residences shall be assessed at the
rate of seven hundred ten dollars ($710.00) per multi-family residence.
iv. Other: For all other properties except City properties, 15.7 cents ($0,157) per square
foot of property connected but not less than one thousand, one hundred eighty dollars
($1,180.00).
v. Payment: Fees are incurred upon the granting by the City of a building permit or a
construction permit, but are payable at the time construction inspection permits are issued for
connection to or extension of the public water main; or in the absence of the requirement of a
public works permit, then at the time of granting the building permit. All other water service
applicants shall pay at the time the water meter application is issued.
vi. Fees Upon Sale: Fees are due immediately if the party owing the fee sells to a third
party, unless the third party agrees to pay the charge, in writing, with the amount owing to the
City set forth in that writing, and further the City agrees that the third party shall be responsible
for that fee after determining that such an agreement would be in the City's best interest. The
burden of establishing that the agreement would be in the City's best interest would be on the
party owing the fee and not on the City.
vii. Definition: When the phrase "property which has not participated in development of
the system" is used in this Section, it shall mean any of the following:
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• First Time Water Connection: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of the property and which is
connecting to Renton's water system for the first time (including but not limited to new
construction, or conversion from a private well).
• Further Development or Subdivision: Any property which has not paid a system
development charge for the property based upon the square footage of the property that is to be
served by the utility and is developing or subdividing further. For example, one single family
residence of a five (5) acre tract which has paid one thousand, one hundred eighty dollars
($1,180.00) under this Section to connect to a watersystem will have paid only for one, seven
thousand five hundred (7,500) square foot lot at a rate of 15.7 cents ($0,157). Additional charges
would be apphed to any additional development on the property at the time of development.
Existing Developments: Property that was developed before the effective date of
the first development charge ordinance in 1974 is exempted from the connection charge. Any
rebuilding, change in use or additions to exempted property that does not require additional
water usage such that a fire hydrant, larger meter or irrigation meter is necessary will not trigger
a new connection charge. However, when property is redeveloped or the use changed or
intensified such that a larger water meter or additional water meters or a fire hydrant are
necessary, or when no water meter was obtained before, such as property on a well, then any
apphcation for the initial water meter or a larger water meter or installation of a fire hydrant will
trigger a system development charge, except as provided herein.
For the purposes ofthis policy, such property when applying for an initial or larger water
meter or installing a fire hydrant or irrigation meter shall be property that has not been previously
assessed.
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viii. Redevelopment Credit: An option exists for receiving a redevelopment credit for
property which has not previously paid in full a system development charge. A redevelopment
project that requires a larger water meter, or additional water meters, or a fire protection service
for sprinklers, or a fire hydrant will trigger the water utility system development charge.
However, any parcel that currently has water service is eligible for a prorated system
development charge. This prorated redevelopment charge is based on the following formula:
(Proposed domestic meter(s) capacity in gallons per minute - Existing domestic meter(s)
capacity in GPM/Proposed domestic meter(s) capacity in GPM) x SDC Fee = Amount owed.
Fire flow meters are not included in this calculation.
For example, a redevelopment project that involves a change from a single family home
on a ten thousand (10,000) square foot lot with a five-eighths inch by three-quarter inch meter
(5/8" x 3/4", a standard single family meter) that has a safe operating capacity of twenty (20)
gallons per minute (GPM), to a four (4) unit multi-family dwelling with a one and one-half inch
(1-1/2") meter with a safe operating capacity of one hundred (100) GPM can apply to pay the
following prorated charge:
(100 GPM-20 GPM/100 GPM) x $1,570.00 = $1,256.00
Without the redevelopment credit, this project would have paid 15.7 cents per square foot
($0.157/sq. ft.) x 10,000 sq. ft. = $1,570.00
The City will determine the safe maximum operating capacities of all meter sizes using
American Water Works Association tables (see below). The fee paid shall be recorded and
applied as a partial payment to the total system development charge applicable for the parcel.
Reduction in meter capacity shall not result in a payment from the City to the applicant.
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SECTION IV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
30 days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of November , 2000.
Marilyn.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 20th day of November 2000.
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JessJ^Tanner, Mayor
Approved as Jo form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 11/24/2000 (Summary)
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