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ORDINANCE NO.4773
Amends ORO H's 4466, 4502,
4631,4722
Amended by ORD #478~4788
484G 4857
4963,4971
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING TITLE IV (DEVEWPMENT REGULATIONS),OF
ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON"BY
AMENDING THE RESIDENTIAL-lO DU/ACRE (R-lO)AND THE
RESIDENTIAL-l4 DU/ACRE (R-l4)WNES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASlllNGTON,DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.Section 4-2-020.G of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV (Building
Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
G.RESIDENTIAL-lO DU/ACRE (R-lO):
The Residential-lO Dwelling Units Per Acre Zone (R-lO)is established for medium
density residential development that will provide a mix of residential styles including detached
dwellings,semi-attached dwellings,attached townhouse and attached flat dwellings.It is designed
to encourage residential areas with better use of common and private open space,greater privacy
and more energy and resource efficient homes.The R-IO Zone is intended for areas that are
designated as Residential Options (RO)on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
The intent of this Zone is twofold:(1)to create new residential neighborhoods on larger
parcels ofland in a "traditional neighborhood"development style and (2)create high quality infill
development that increases density while maintaining the single family character of the existing
neighborhood.
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SECTION II.Sections 4-2-060,B,RESIDENTIAL,Subheadings Single Family,Multi
Family,and Other Residences and Lodging,and 4-2-060.G,SERVICES,Subheadings Day Care
Services and Health'Services of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV (Building
Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as follows:
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4-2-060
ORDINANCE NO.4773
ZONING USE TABLE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
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Fonser Manuf.0 14 M""I·Medlu Heavy Comma rhood '"erial
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lOOice aside
etlon pUlAC U/AC DUlAC ctured PUlAC pUlAC emily m clal tial
Homes
SES:llC 1l-1 -5 -6 MH -10 1R-14 RM L M IH CC CN CS CA CO CO OR
B.RESIDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi-Attached Dwellinc s
Detached dwelling (existing legal)P P P
Detached dwelling,expansion of AD
Detached dwelling P1,3 P113 P113 P'13 P113 P113 S206
Semi-attached dwelling P114 P114
Attached Dwellinas
ownhouses up to 3 consecutively P183
attached
ownhouses over 3 consecutively 5184
attached
ownhouses,up to 4 consecutively P244
attached
Flats or townhouses,no greater P P P
than 2 units total per building
lexistina leaall
Flats,no greater than 4 units total P244
Der buildina
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)P P P P
Flats or townhouses P113 P116 P116 5107 P76 P119
Flats 5184 5120
Flats with townhouses in one S184
structure
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B.RESIDENTIAL{Continued'
nther Residences and Lodninn
dull family home P P P P P P P P P P P
Bed and breakfast houses H31 AD29 AD29 AD29 AD29 AD29 AD30 P 86B
Roarding and lodging houses AD P P 8ea
Group homes I PIH H
llioup homes II P
~oup homes II,for 6 or less P P P P P P P P P P P
Group homes II,for 7 or more H H H H H H H H H H H AD
Hotel $207
~tel/conventioncenter with office P
and/or residential uses on-site
Hotels and motels AD127 P P
Hotels and motels (existing)P
Retirement residences H H AD P P P P 8209 P
l>.SERVICES
ha u Care Services
Family day care AC AC AC AC P AC AC AC P165 Pl05 P127 P P P P
Day care centers H H H H H H H1B2 H AD H H P165 Pl05 P127 P P P 8ea
iAdult day care I,maximum 4 on AC AC AC AC P AC AC AC AD H H PIGS P105 PI27 P P P P
residential "'ro"'~"'''
!Adult day care I,maximum 12 on AC AC AC AC P AC AC AC AD H H P165 Pl05 P127 P P P P
nonresidential "rone rl"
IAdult day care II,5+on residential H H H H H H H H AD H H PIGS P105 P127 P P P 86B
nro
n
""',iAdult day care II,13+on H H H H H H H182 H AD H H P165 Pl05 P127 P P P62 86B
onresidentisl nrone rtv
Health Services
lConvalescent centers and nursing H H H H PIH Pl05 P127 H P 8209 AD
homes
Hospitals H H H H
~ospitals.sanitarium or similar uses H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H ADIH ADIH
lMedical institutions S212
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SECTION III.
ORDINANCE NO.4773
Sections 4-2-070.A,B,C,D,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M and 0,USES,
RESIDENTIAL,of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV [Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as
follows:
4-2·070.A:
4-2·070.A
Subheading Single Family,is amended to read as follows:
RESOURCE CONSERVATION (RC)
USES:
RESiDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi-attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
TYPE:
P #113
4-2-070.B:
4-2-070.B
USES:
Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
RESIDENTIAL·I DUlAC (R·I)
TYPE:
RESIDENTIAL
Detached/Semi-attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses,no greater than 2 units total
per building (existing legal)
P.#113
P
4M2~070.C:Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2·070.C RESIDENTIAL·S DUlAC (R-S)
USES:TYPE:
RESiDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi-Attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses,no greater than 2 units total per
building (existing legal)
P #113
P
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4-2-070.0:Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
4·2·070.0 RESIDENTIAL'S DUlAC (R·S)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
DetaChed/Semi-Attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses,no greater than 2 units
total per building (existing legal)
TYPE:
P#113
P
4·2·070.F:
4-2-070.F
USES:
Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
RESIDENTIAL·IO DUlAC (R-IO)
TYPE:
RESIDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi~attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
Semi-attached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Townhouses,up to 4 consecutively attached
Flats no greater than 4 units total per building
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)
P #113
P #114
P244
P244
P
4-2-070.G:Subheadings Single Family,Multi Family,Other Residences and Lodging,Day Care
Services,and Health Service are hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2·070.G
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi-Attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling
Semi-attached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Townhouses up to 3 consecutively attached
Townhouses over 3 consecutively attached
Flats
Flats with townhouses in 1 structure
RESIDENTIAL-14 DUlAC (R-14)
TYPE:
P #113
P #114
P #183
8#184
8#184
8#184
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USES:
Other Residences and Lodging
Adult family home
Bed and breakfast
Group homes II,for 6 or less
Group homes II,for 7 or more
ORDINANCE NO.4773
TYPE:
P
AD #29
P
H
Day Care Services
Family day care
Day care centers
Adult day care I,maximum 4 on residential
property
Adult day care I,maximum 12 on
nonresidential property
Adult day care II,5+on residential property
Adult day care 11,13+on nonresidential
property
Health Services
Convalescent centers and nursing homes
Hospitals,sanitariums or similar uses
AC
H #182
AC
AC
H
H #182
H
H
4-2-670.H:Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby alI)ended tn read as follows:
4-2-070.H RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (RM)
USES:TYPE:
RESIDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi~Attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling (existing legal)
Detached dwelling,expansion of
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)
Flats or townhouses
P
AD
P
P #113
4-2-070.1:
4-2-670.1
Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL (CC)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
Detached/Semi-attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling (existing legal)
Attached Dwellings
Flats
TYPE,
P
S #120
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USES:
4-2-070.J:
4-2-070.J
USES:
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TYPE:
Subheading Multi Family is hereby amended to read as follows:
CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD (CN)
TYPE:
RESIDENTIAL
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)
Flats or townhouses
P
P #116
4-2--070.K:Subheading Multi Family is hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2-070.K CENTER SUBURBAN (CS)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses
Flats or townhouses (existing legal)
TYPE:
P #116
P
4-2-070.L:Subheading Multi Family is hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2-070.L COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL (CA)
USES:TYPE:
RESIDENTIAL
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses S #107
4·2--070.M:Subheadings Single Family and Multi Family are hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2-070.M CENTER DOWNTOWN (CD)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
DetachedlSemi-Attached Dwellings
Detached dwelling (existing legal)
Detached dwelling
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses
TYPE:
P
S #206
P#76
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4-2-070.0:
ORDINANCE NO.4773
Subheading Multi Family is hereby amended to read as follows:
4-2-070.0 CENTER OFFICE RESIDENTIAL (COR)
USES:
RESIDENTIAL
Attached Dwellings
Flats or townhouses
SECTION IV.
TYPE:
P#119
Subsections 4-2-080.A.6,76,107,114.lIS,116, 119,120,182,185,206,250,
251 and 252 of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as
follows:
6.RESERVED.
76.Multi-family residential may also be located in a mixed use building of commercial and residential uses.
Residential uses shall not be located along the street frontage on the ground floor in the "Downtown Pedestrian
District".Density shall be consistent with Section 4·2-1208,Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations.
107.Multi-family residential uses located in a structure that is restricted solely to residential uses shall be subject 10 the
development standards as specified in the Multi-Family Zone,Community Center,(RM-C),RMC 4-2-110F.
Density shall be consistent with Section 4-2-120A,Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations.
Projects reviewed under RMC 4-9-200,Site Plan Review,may be required to build a ten foot (10')high ceiling for
the first story of a building constructed solely for residential use,in order to maintain the long-term potential for
conversion to commercial usage.
114.No more than two (2)units may be consecutively attached.Subject to the density limitations located in the·
development standards for this Zone.
115.RESERVED.
116.Commercial and residential uses may be located within the same structure.Residential only structures must be
unified with existing or planned commercial uses by similar design themes,pedestrian access,and compatible
lighting and signage.Density shall be consistent with Section 4-2-120A,Development Standards for Commercial
Zoning Designations.
119.These uses may also be located in mixed use building of commercial and residential uses.Density shall be
consistent with Section 4-2-1208,Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations.
120.These uses are permitted when located in mixed use building of commercial and residential uses.Size and
location of these uses will be reviewed as part of site plan approval.No residential uses are allowed on the first
floor.Density shall be consistent with Section 4-2-120A,Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations.
182.Subject to applicable commercial/civic development standards of Section 4-2-11 OF,Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations.
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185.Administrative approval under the Site Plan Review section for new neighborhood gardens with an area smaller
than ten (10)acres.Hearing Examiner approval,under the Site Plan Review section,for new neighborhood
gardens with an area of ten (10)acres or larger.
206.The single family residence shall not be located on a lot platted after the effective date of this subsection (March 2,
1997).
The lot size is not greater than six thousand (6,000)square feet.
The single family residence will be located on a block where a minimum of seventy percent (70%)of the land area
of the block is utilized lor single family residential purposes.
The single family residence will not be located in the ~Downtown Core AreaM as defined in RMC 4-2-0BOC,or along
a street classified as a ~principal",~minor",or ~collector"arterial in the Renton Arterial Street Plan.
The provisions of this subsection shall expire on December 31,1999,or upon the creation of a redevelopment
authority by the City of Renton,whichever occurs first.Subsequently,the units developed under this subsection
shall be treated as primary permitted uses.
250.RESERVED.
251.Administrative approval under the Site Plan Review section for new neighborhood or community par1<s which are
smaller than ten (10)acres.Hearing Examiner approval,under the Site Plan Review section,for new
neighborhood or community par1<s which are ten (10)acres or larger.Consistency with the City of Renton Par1<s
and Trails Master Plan.Subject to applicable commercial/civic development standards of Section 4-2-11 OF,
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations.
252.Accessory to a public or quasi-public use.The collection station is portable and temporary (not to exceed ninety
(90)calendar days out of each year).The collection station is not located on any public right-of-way unless a right-
of-way use permit is granted by the Board of Public Works.The property owners or managers shall keep the area
surrounding the recycling station maintained and clean of debris.Subject to applicable commercial/civic
development standards of Section 4-2-11 OF,Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations.
SECTION V.Section 4-2-IIO.F of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title N (Building Regulations),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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4-2-1l0.F
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Primary and Atlached Accessorv Structures)
R-10 R-14 I RM
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelllna Units Per Acre)
Minimum Housing For parcels over 1/2 gross acre:7 units per IB units per net acre.For any subdivision,short plat and/or
Density ret acre for an¥subdivision,short plat or !Minimum density requirements shall not evelopment:9,IO
~evelopment.9.0 ~pply to:a)the renovation or conversion of U~suffix:25 units per acre.
or parcels 1/2 acre or less as of March 1,n existing structure,or b)the subdivision,C"suffix:10 units per acre.1995:None required.hort plat and/or development on a legal lot
!Minimum density requirements shall not 1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1,N"suffix:10 units per acre.
pply to the renovation or conversion of an 1995.r suffix:10 units per acre.
xisting structure.Minimum density requirements shall not
pply to:a)the renovation or can version of
n existing structure,or b)the subdivision,
hart plat and/or development on a legal lot
1/2 gross acre or less in size as of March 1,
1995.
!Maximum Housing 10 dwelling units per net acre.14 dwelling units per net acre,except that For any subdivision,short plat and/or
pensity Bonus:The maximum housing density may en sity of up to 18 dwelling units per acre evelopment:
e increased to 13 units per acre,provided may be permitted subject to conditions.14
'U"suffix:100 units per acre with the
hat all units are detached.otential for 150 dwelling units per acre with
esign review.
'eft suffix:20 units per acre.
Nft suffix:15 units per acre.
1ft suffix:20 units per acre.
PLATS OR SHADOW PLATS
peneral For the purposes of this subsection,legal II Uses:All permitted uses may be NA
lot means a lot created through the eve loped on either:a)properties which are
subdivision process,or through another latted through the subdivision process;or b)
mechanism which creates individual title roperties which are to remain unplatted.
for the residential building and any For properties which are to remain unplatted,associated private yards.If title is created he development application shall bethroughanothermechanismotherthanaccompaniedbyashadowplat.Forsubdivision,the development application urposes of this Zone,"lor shall mean legalshallbeaccompaniedbyashadowplat.latted lot and/or equivalent shadow plattedTheapplicantmustdemonstratetotheandarea.Reviewing Official that the proposed
The applicant must demonstrate to thedevelopmentwill:
-be developed to standards.equivalent to Review ing Official that the proposed
those requirements established in this evelopment will:
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
R·10 R-14 RM
chapter for yards.land areas,widths,be developed to standards equivalent to
setbacks and frontages,and hose requirements established in this
-provide access and infrastructure to hapler for yards,land areas,widths,
serve the development,equivalent to those etbacks and front ages,and provide access
requirements established in the nd infrastructure to serve the development,
Subdivision Regulations.quivalent to lhose requirements established
~ovenants shall be filed as part of a final n the subdivision regulations.
lat in order to address the density and unit Covenants shall be filed as part of a final plat
jrnix requirements of the zone.~~order to address the density and unit mix
equirements of the Zone.
DWELLING UNIT MIX
!General xlsting development:None required.NA NA
or parcels which are a maximum size of
12 acre as of the effective date hereof
3131995):None required.
ull subdivisions,excluding short plats:
Each development of new subdi visions and
xisting parcels which are greater than 1/2
cre:A minimum of 50%to a maximum of
100%of detached or semi-attached dwelling
nits.A mini mum of one detached or semi-
ttached dwelling unit must be provided for
ach attached dwelling unit (e.g.,townhouse
r flat)created within a proposed
evelopment.19
NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES PER LOT
General Only 1 residential building (e.g.,detached 1 residential structure and associated acces NA
welling,semi-attached dwelling,ory buildings for that structure shall be
ownhouses,flats.etc.)with a maximum of ermit ted per lot,except for residential
residential units and associated accessory uildings legally existing at the date of
tructures for that building shall be permitted doption of this Section.
n a legal rot except for residential buildings
:3ally existing at the effective date hereof.
or the purposes of this subsection,legal lot
means a lot created through the subdivision
rocess,or through another mechanism
which creates individual title for the
esidential building and any associated
rivate yards (e.g.condominium).
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SDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDSFORRESIDENTIALZONINGDE IGNATIONS (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
R-10 R-14 I RM
LOT DIMENSIONS
r"Jhere there is a conflict between the Residential Uses:Minimum Lot Size None
umber of dwelling units permitted under lot Primary Units:
rea standards and the number of dwelling Detached or semi-attached:3,000 sq.ft.
nits permitted under the density standards Attached exterior:2,500 sQ.ft.
he davel opment shall be required to be ,:,ttached interior:2,000 sq.ft.
onsis tent with the density limits.Secondary Units:
For parcels which exceed 1/2 acre in size:~ttached exterior:2,000 sq.ft.
Detached and semi~attached dwelling
Attached interior or flats:1,800 sq.ft.
Commercial or Civic Uses:None.
units:3,000 sq.ft.per dwelling unit.
Attached townhouse dwelling units:2,000
sq.ft.per dwelling unit.
2 Flats:5,000 sq.ft.per struc ture.
3 Flats:7,500 sq.ft.per structure.
4 Flats:10,000 sq.ft.per struc ture.
Density requirements shall take
precedence over minimum lot size
standards.
For parcels as of March 1,1995,which are
1/2 acre of less in size:None required.
Density requirements shall apply.
Minimum Lot Width For lots created after the effective date Residential Uses:00 ft.
ereol:Primary Units:
Detached or semi-anached dwellings:Detached or semi-attached:30 ft.
Interior lots:30 ft.21
Attached exterior:25 ft.
Corner lots:40 ft.21 ~ttached interior:20 ft.
Secondary Units:
Townhouses:20 feefO,21 ~~ached exteriorlinterior:20 It.
Flats:50 feer1 Flats:50 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth for 155 ft.2O,21 Residential Uses:~5 ft.
ots created after the Primary Units:
ffeetive date hereof:Detached or semi-attached:50 ft.
Attached exteriorlinterior:45 ft.
Secondary Units:
Attached exteriorlinterior:40 ft.
Flats:35 ft.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Primarv and Attached Accessorv Struc'ures)
R-10 R-14 I RM
SETBACKS'
fGeneral NA No structures or parking areas for civic uses NA
re permitted within the setback areas.
Minimum Front Yard24 ~Iong streets existing as of September 1,Residential Uses:Detached and semi-U"suffix:5 ft..
1995:20 feet ttached primary structures with parking en suffix:20 It.Where any front yard A front yard setback of less than 20 ft.ccess provided from the front or side:18 ft.,
is required,no build in xcept on streets without sidewalk setback Nit suffix:20 ft.
may be allowed by the DevelopmentshalfbehereafterServicesDivisioniftheaveragefront may be 15 ft.I"suffix:20 ft.
erected or altered so
that any portion thareo setback of primary structures on lots Attached townhouses,flats,over 3 units and
shall be nearer the abutting the side yards is less than 20 ft.heir accessory structures with parking pro
front prop erly line tha In such case,the front yard setback shall ided from the front or Side:15 ft.
the dis tance indicated not be less than the average of the front Attached accessory structures with parking
by the depth of the setback of the abutting pri mary ccess provided from the front or side:20 ft.structures;however,in no case shall arequiredfrontyard.minimum setback of less than 20 ft.be Detached and semi-attached primary
allowed for garages which access from tructures with parking access provided from
the front yard street(s).he rear via public street or alley:10 ft.,
Modifications to this requirement due to
xcept when the lot is adjacent to a lower
ntensity residentially zoned property setbacksiteconstraintsoflotconfigurationmaymustbe15ft.be approved by the Develop ment
SelVices Division pursuant to the criteria Attached townhouses,flats,over 3 units and
of Section 4-9-250.D.heir accessory structures with parking pro
Along public streets created after Septembe ided from the rear via public street or alley:
10ft.,except when the lot is adjacent to a
1.1995:ower intensity residentially zoned property
10ft.for the primary structure and a etback must be 15 ft.
minimum depth of 20 ft.for attached Attached accessory structures with parkinggarageswhichaccessfromthefrontyardccessprovidedfromtherearviapublicstreet(s).treet or alley:18 ft.
Along private streets/access created Commercial or Civic Uses:15 ft.abuttingafterSeptember1,1995:10 feet for the or adjacent to residential development.primary structure a minimum depth of 20
feet for attached garages which access 10 ft.for all other development (e.g.,nonresi
from the front yard street(s).If a sidewalk ential development).
is provided along a private streeV access
way,then the setbacks shall be measured
from the back of the sidewalk for private
streets/access ways.Otherwise,
setbacks shall be measured from the Jot
line.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (P irmary an Be e ccessory :rue ures
I R-10 I R-14 RM
SETBACKS'(Continued)
Maximum Front Yarcf4 NA Residential Uses:None.NA
Commercial or Civic Uses:No maximum
ront setbacks are required for new
tructures.For additions to existing struc
ures,the maximum setback requirements
hall be consistent with setbacks provided in
he existing structures.
!Minimum Rear Yard 15 ft.However,if the lot abuts a lot zoned Residential Uses:Detached and semi·U"suffix:5 ft.except when abut ling a
Re,R1,RS,or RB,a 25 ft.set back shall be ttached primary struc tures:15 ft.ingle family zone3 a 25 1t.set back shall be
squired of all attached dwelling units.Attached townhouses,flats over 3 units and required along the abutting sides of the
lIey Access Garage:If there is an attached heir accessory structures:15 ft.property.
arage with alley access,the minimum Attached accessory structures:15 ft.C"suffix:15 ft.
etback is three (3)feet to the rear property
Commercial or Civic Uses:15 It.tS abutting 'N"suffix:15 ft.
line,provided that the garage must be r suffix:15 ft.28
etback from the rear property lines a r adjacent to residential development.
ufficient distance to provide a minimum of None for all other development (e.g.,nonres
wenty four feet (24)of back out room,ential development).
ounting improved alley surface.If there is
occupiable space above an attached
arage,the minimum setback for the
ccupiable space shall be consistent with
he minimum setback for the attached
garage with alley access.
!Minimum Side Yard Interior Lots:Detached dwellings on lots Residential Uses:Detached and semi-Minimum setbacks for side yards are based
which do not have zero lot lines:5 It.on ttached primary struc tures:5 ft.IOn a minimum of 10%of the lot width or 5 It
Where any specified ach side of the detached unit.Attached townhouses,flats over 3 units and r-vhichever is greater.28 If 10%of lot width is
side yard is required rot equal to a whole integer,the percentage
no building shall be Detached dwellings on lots with zero lot line heir accessory structures:5 ft.on both
hall be rounded up to determine the
hereafter erected or on one side:10 feet on side with side yard.ides.10ft.when the lot is adjacent to a
equired setback as generally follows:
aftered so that any ive foot maintenance/no build easements ower intensity residentially zoned property.
porlion thereof shalf be on lots adjoining the zero lot line shall be Attached accessory structures:None at width:40 ft.Yard setback:5 ft.
nearer to the side fot required.required.at width:50 ft.Yard setback:5 ft.
line than the dis tance Attached Units22:A minimum depth of 5 ft.Commercial or Civic Uses:15 ft.15 at width:55 ft.Yard setback:6 ft.
indicated by the width or the unattached side(s)of the struc ture.butting or adjacent to residential Lot width:60 ft.Yard setback:6 ft.of the required side evelopment.
yard.Abutting RC,A1,R5 or R8:25 ft.intenor
None for all other development (e.g.,names
Lot width:70 ft.Yard setback:7 ft.
Ide yard setback for all structures
Lot width:75 ft.Yard setback:8 ft.ontaining 3 or more attached dwelling units ential development).
on a lot.Lot width:120+ft.Yard setback:12 ft.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
R·10 R·14 RM
dditional 1 ft.for each story in excess of 2
p to a maximum cumu lalive setback of
~O ft.
Ispecial side yard setback for lots abutting
ingle family residential zones:3 25 ft.along
he abutting sides of the property.
SETBACKS"(Continuedl
Minimum Side Yard Comer Lots23 :
Residential Uses:10ft.for preplatted lots i"0 ft.,except in the urban center areas and
:Along a Street ess than 50 ft.wide.~n previously existing plat ted lots which
Along Public Streets:The side yard ~re 50 ft.or less in width,in which case the
Where any specified along a street shall not be less than 10 ide yard shall be no less than 10 ft.If a
side yard is required feet in depth for a primary structure,and a Forner lot is less than the minimum width
no building shafl be minimum depth of 20 feet for attached equired by this Section,then for each foot
hereafter erected or garages which access from the side yard 'n excess of 50 ft.,the required yard shall
altered so that any street.~increased from a minimum of 10 ft.by 1
portion thereof shalf be
Along Private Streets/Access:The side ~.up to a maximum of 20 ft.
nearer to the side lot
line than the dis tance ard along a street shall not be less than 10
indicated by the width eet in depth for a primary structure,and a
of the required side minimum depth of 20 feet for attached
yard.arages which access from the side yard
Street.If a sidewalk is provided along a
private streeV access way,then the
etbacks shall be measured from the back
f the sidewalk for private streets/access
ways.Otherwise,setbacks shall be
measured from the lot line.
Minimum ArterialC-l1 10ft.landscaped setback from the street 10ft.landscaped setback from the street 10ft.landscaped setback from the street
Freeway Frontage roperty Hne,or prop erty line,or property line,or
l'etback o ft.landscaped setback from the back of o ft.landscaped setback from the back of ~o ft.landscaped setback from the back of
he sidewalk,whichever is less.he sidewalk,whichever is less.he sidewalk,whichever is tess.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
R-10 R-14 RM
BUILDING STANDARDS
~aximum Building imited t02 stories and 30 fl.in height.Residential Uses:Limited to 2 stories and U~suffix:95 ftJl0 stories.'
~elght and Maximum ~o ft.14
'G"suffix:35 ft.13 stories.4.5,7.26
~umber of Stories,!commercial Uses:Limited to 1 story and 20 N"suffix:30 ftJ21/2 510rie5.4,5,7,26
!except for uses having Itt I"suffix:35 ft./21/2 stories.4 ,S,6.7,26~"Public Suffix"(P)!civic Uses:Limited to 2 stories.~Slanatlon.27
aximum Height for See RMC 4-4-140G.lS.e RMC 4-4-140G.See RMC 4-4-140G.
Iwireless
!communication
Facilities
Building Location NA Residential Uses:Dwellings shall be NA
rranged in a manner which creates a
eighborhood environment.
Residential units and any associated
emmar cia1 development within an overall
evelopment shall be connected through
rganization of roads,blocks,yards,central
laces,pedestrian linkage and amenity
eatures.
ront facades of structures shall address the
ublic street,private street or court by
roviding:a landscaped pedestrian
onnection.an entry feature facing the front
ard.
Building Design NA Residential Uses:The development shall NA
nclude the following fea tures:
Architectural design which incorporates:
)Variation in vertical and horizontal
modulation of structural facades and roof
ines among indi vidual attached dwelling
nits (e.g.,angular design,modulation,
multiple roof plans),and b)Private entry
eatures which are designed to provide
'ndividual ground floor connection to the
putside for primary uses and secondary use
ownhouses.
!commercial or Civic Uses:Shall provide
bedestrian orientation throuah such
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONSi (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
R-l0 R-14 RM
measures as:pedestrian walkways,
edestrian amenities and improvements
which support a variety of modes of
ransportation (e.g.,bicycle racks).
BUILDING STANDARDS (Continuedl
Project Size NA !Civic Uses:The maximum lot area NA~edjcated for civic uses shall be limited to
10%of the net developable area of a
roperty.Building size shall be limited to
,000 sq.ft.of gross floor area except that
y Hearing Examiner conditional use civic
ses may be allowed to be a maximum of
,000 sq.ft.for atl uses.
Commercial Uses:The maximum area
edicated for all commercial uses shall be
imited to 10%of the net develop able portion
f a property.Building size shall be limited to
,000 sq.ft.of gross floor area.
Occupancy permits for commercial uses
hall not occur until 75%of the residential
portion of a project is occupied.
Maximum Building lats or townhouses:50%of the total lot 0%of the total lot area.'U"suffix:75%.
Coverage rea.e"suffix:45%.
Detached or semi-attached units:70%of N"suffix:45%.he total lot area.
l"suffix:35%a maximum cover age of
5%may be obtained through the Hearing
Examiner process.
Maximum Impervious lats or townhouses:60%of the total lot NA ::>hall not exceed a combined total (building
Surface Area rea.ootprint,sidewalks,drive ways,etc.)of
Detached or semi-attached units:75%of 5%.
he total lot area.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS (p.nmaryan ttac e ccessory:tructures
I R-l0 I R-14 RM
LANDSCAPING
fGeneral Setback areas shall be landscaped,Residential Uses:All landscaped areas fSetback areas and open space areas shall
xcluding driveways and walkways.hall be treated with pervi aus surfacing ~e landscaped unless otherwise determined
ndlcr materials.The entire front setback,hrough the site plan review process.If
xcluding driveways and an entry walk way,jadjacent to a single family residentially
hall be landscaped.oned3 lot then a 15 ft.landscape strip shall
Commercial or Civic Uses:Lots abutting ~e required along the adjacent street
public streets shall be improved with a rontage.
inimum 10 ft.wide landscaping strip.16
Ot5 abutting residential property(ies)zoned
fie,R-1, R-5,R-8,R-10 or R-14 shall be
mproved along the common boundary with a
inimum 15 ft.wide landscaped setback and
sight-obscuring solid barrier wall.17
i§.CREENING
~ur18ce Mounted NA IAIi on-site utility surface mounted equipment NA
uiDment hall be screened from public view.
oof-Top Equipment NA IAIi operating equipment located on the roof NA
Iof any building shall be enclosed so as to be
hielded from view,including telecommunica
ions equipment.
Outdoor Storage NA putdoor storage,loading,repair,NA
maintenance and work areas shall be
creened by a solid bar rier fence or
andscaping,or some combination thereof as
~etermined by the Reviewing Official,
hrough the site plan review process.
Recyclables Collection Attached flats:All recyclables collection and fShall be screened,except for access points,NA
&Storage,Garbage,torage,garbage,refuse and/or dumpsters ~y a fence or landscaping or some
Refuse and/or ~hall be screened,except for access points,!combination thereof.
Dumpsters ~y a fence or landscaping or some
~ombination thereof.
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ST NDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZON G DESIGoDEVELPMENTAIN NATI NS (Primary and Attached Accessorv Structures)
R-10 R-14 I RM
DUMPSTER/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Location NA ~II recyclables collection and storage,NA
~arbage,refuse and/or dumpsters shall be
~ontained within areas designated for such
uses,and shall be located a minimum of 50
t.from a lot davel oped with residential uses.
In no case shall the recyclables collection
land storage,garbage,refuse and/or~~mpsters be located within the required
Isetback area.
h-he Reviewing Official may modify the
oeation provisions,through the site plan
review process,if necessary to provide
reasonable access to the property.
PARKING
[General See RMC 44080.See RMC 44080.All suffixes:See RMC 44080.
A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked on Parking areas abutting residential
single family property,including those evelopment shall be screened with a solid
ehicles under repair and restora tien.arrier fence and!or landscaping.
Location or any unit,required parking shall be NA U~and "eM suffixes:Parking should be
rovided in the rear yard area when alley rovided in either underground parking or
ccess is available.For flats,when alley parking structures,unless through the site
ccess is not available parking should be plan review process it is determined that
located in the rear yard,side yard or ue environmen tal or physical site
nderground unless it is determined through onstraints surface or under building
he modification process for site plan arking should be allowed.
xempt proposals or the site plan review N~and "1 Msuffixes:Surface parking is
rocess for non·exempt proposals that cceptable in the side and rear yard areas.
arking may be allowed in the front yard or
hat under building parking (ground level of a
esi dential structure)should be permitted.
~GNS
!General ISee RMC 44100.lSee RMC 44100.lSee RMC 44100.
~ENSITIVE AREAS
General lSee RMC 43050.lSe"RMC 43050.lSee RMC 43050.
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DS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS5DEVELOPMENTTANDAR'(Primarv and Attached Accessory Structures)
I R-10 I R-14 RM
~PECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
Iaeneral Street Patterns:Nonmeandering street NA roperties abutting a less intense
atterns and the provision of alleys (con esidential zone may be required to
ined to side yard or rear yard frontages)ncorporate special design standards (e.g.,
hall be the predominant street pattern in dditionallandscaping,larger setbacks,
ny subdivision permitted within this Zone;aeade articulation,solar access,fencing)
provided,that this does not cause the need hrough the site plan review process,(Ord.
or lots with front and rear street frontages 0 549,8211995)
~ead.end streets.Cul-de-sacs shall be Properties abutting a designated ufocal
Ilowed when required to provide public Ir.~nter"or ~gateway",as defined in the City's~ccess to lots where a through street cannot Il'0mprehensive Plan,may be required~pro vided or where topography or provide spe cial design features similar to
ensitive areas necessitate them.hose listed above through the site plan
review process.
EXCEPTIONS
Pre-Existing Legal Lots ~othing herein shall be determined to Nothing herein shall be determined to ~othing herein shall be determined to
~rohibit the construction of a single fam ily prohibit the construction of a dwelling prohibit the construction of a duplex and its
~welling and its accessory buildings or the tructure and its accessory buildings on a ~ccessory buildings on a pre-existing legal
!existence of a single family dwell ing or pre-existing legal lot provided that all at provided that all set back,lot coverage,
~uplex,existing as of March 1,1995,on a development standards for this Zone can be ~eight limits and parking requirements for
pre-existing legal lot provided that all atisfied.his Zone can be satisfied.
~etback,lot coverage,height lim its and
parking requirements for this Zone can be
~atisfied.
Pre-Existing NA flesidential structures that exist or that have NA
Residential Structures been vested for land use permits prior to the
~ffective date of this section (6171996)shall
~e considered to be conforming structures.
~uch structures may be replaced,renovated,
ndlor expanded pursuant to the provisions
f this Zone.
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SECTION VI.
ORDINANCE NO._4_7_7_3__
Subsections 4-2-11O.H.14,18, 19,20,22 and 25 of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,
of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as follows:
14.Density and Unit Size Bonus:Purpose:The bonus provisions are intended to allow greater flexibility in the
implementation of the purpose of the R-14 designation.Bonus criteria encourage provision of aggregated open
space and rear access parking in an effort to Sstimulate provision of higher amenity neighborhoods and project
designs which address methods of reducing the size and bulk of structures.Applicants wishing such
bonuses must demonstrate that the same or better results will occur as a result of creative design solutions that
would occur with uses developed under standard criteria.Permitted Bonuses:The following bonuses may be
achieved independently or in combination:
a.Bonus Densities:Dwelling unit density may be increased from 14 units per net acre,to a range of 15 to 18 units per net
acre.Densities of greater than 18 units per net acre are prohibited.
b.Bonus Dwelling Unit Mix/Arrangement:Dwelling units permitted per structure may be increased as follows:
(i)Primary Uses:A maximum of 4 units per structure,with a maximum structure length of 100'.
(ii)Secondary Uses:A maximum of 8 units per structure with a maximum structural height of 35',or 3 stories and a
maximum structural length of 115'.
Bonus Criteria:To qualify for one or both bonuses the applicant shall provide either:
a.Alley and/or rear access and parking for 50%of primary uses or secondary use townhouses,or
b.Civic uses:
(i)Community meeting hall,
(ii)Senior center,
(iii)Recreation center,or
(iv)Other similar uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator,or
c.A minimum of 5%of the net developable area of the project in aggregated common open space.Common open space
areas may be used for any of the following purposes:
(i)Playgrounds,picnic shelterslfacilities and equipment,village greens/square,trails,corridors or natural.
(ii)Structures such as kiosks.benches,fountains and maintenance equipment storage facilities are permitted provided
that they selVe and/or promote the use of the open space.To qualify as common open space an area must
meet each of the following conditions:
(i)function as a focal point for the development,
(ii)have a maximum slope of 10%,
(iii)have a minimum width of 25',except for trails or corridors,
(iv)be located outside the right-of-way,
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(v)be improved for passive andlor active recreational uses,
(vi)be improved with landscaping in public areas,and
(vii)be maintained by the homeowners association if the property is subdivided,or by the management organization as
applies to the property if the property is not subdivided.Developments which qualify for a bonus shall also
incorporate a minimum of 3 features selected from the improvements options as described below:
a.Architectural design which incorporates enhanced building entry features (e.g.,varied design materials,arbors andlor
trellises,cocheres,gabled roofs).
b.Active common recreation amenities such as picnic facilities,gazebos,sports courts,recreation center,pool,
spa/jacuzzi.
c.Enhanced ground plane texture or color (e.g.,stamped patterned concrete,cobblestone,or brick at all building entries,
courtyards,trails or sidewalks).
d.Building or structures incorporating bonus units shall have no more than 75%of the garages on a single facade.
e.Surface parking fots containing no more than 6 parking stalls separated from other parking areas by landscaping with a
minimum width of 15'.
1.Site design incorporating a package of at least 3 amenities which enhance neighborhood character,such as
coordinated lighting (street or building),mailbox details,address and signage details,and street trees as approved
by the Reviewing Official.
18.RESERVED.
19.The goal of the R-10 Zone is to permit a range of detached,semi-attached and attached dwelling units.Detached
dwelling units include traditional detached single family houses as well as semi-attached units.Attached
residences include townhouses and flats.A maximum of 4 units may be consecutively attached.
20.For existing parcels which are a maximum size of 1/2 acre,as of the effective date hereof,and which are
proposed to be developed with townhouse development,an exemption from lot width or depth requirements may
be permitted if the Reviewing Official determines that proposed altemative width standards are consistent with Site
Plan Review section criteria.
22.Semi-attached dwellings,townhouses,flats,and attached accessory structures.
25.Includes principal or minor arterials as defined in the Arterial Street Plan.Arterial streets within the Central
Business District -bounded by the Cedar River,FAI 405 Freeway,South 4th Street,Shattuck Avenue South,
South Second Street,and Logan Avenue South -shall be exempt from this setback requirement.
SECTION VII.Sections 4-2-120.A and B of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV (Building
Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"
are hereby amended by adding the Subheading of DENSITY which reads as follows:
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A.DENSITY
4-2-120.A
ORDINANCE NO.--'4'-'-7-'-'73"----_
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
CC I CN CS CA
DENSITY (Net Densitv in Dwellina Units Der Acrel
Maximum Residential 5 dwelling units per net acre 10 to 15 dwelling units per 10 to 20 dwelling units per net 20 dwelling units per net acre
Density or Density Range net acre acre
4-2-120.8
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS
I CD I CO COR
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelling Units per Acre)
Maximum Residential 25 to 100 dwelling units per net NIA 16 to 25 dwelling units per net acre
Density or Density Range acre
Density may be increased to one
hundred fifty (150)dwelling units per
acre subject to administrative
conditional approval.
The minimum density requirements
shall not apply to the subdivision,
short plat and/or development of a
legal lot one-half (1/2)acre or less in
size as of March 1,1995.(Ord.
4466,8-22-1994;amd.Ord.4631,9-
9-1996)
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SECTIONVID.
ORDlNANCENO.4773
Subsection 4-2-120.C of Chapter 2,Land Use Districts,of Title IV
(Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as
follows:
32.Where included,affordable units must meet the provisions of housing element of the
Comprehensive Plan.For COR 2,if a significant public benefit above City Code requirements can
be provided for a portion of the property which may be contaminated,a transfer of density may be
allowed for other portions of the site.
Bonus in COR 1:A bonus density of not more than five (5)dwelling units per acre may be allowed;
provided there is a balance of height,bulk and density established through a noor area ratio system
andlor a master plan to be decided at the time of site plan review.
Bonus in COR 2:A bonus density of not more than two (2)du/acre for each provision may be
allowed;provided,there is a balance of height,bulk and density established addressing the
following public benefits:a)Provision of continuous pedestrian access to the shoreline consistent
with requirements of the Shoreline Management Act and fitting a circulation pattern within the site,
b)Provision of an additional twenty five foot (25')setback from the shoreline above that required by
the Shoreline Management Act,c)Establishment of view corridors from upland boundaries of the
site to the shoreline,d)Water Related Uses.If the applicant wishes to reach these bonus
objectives in a different system,a system of floor area ratios may be established for the property to
be determined at the time of site plan review as approved by Council.
SECTION IX.Section 4-3-01O.A.l of Chapter 3,Environmental Regulations and
Special Districts,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
A.1.Within one thousand feet (1 ,0001 of any residential zone (RC,R-1,R-5, R-8,R-10,R-14,
RM,COR or RMH)or any detached,semi-attached,attached,or manufactured residential use.
SECTION X.Section 4-8-120.B of Chapter 8,Permits and Decisions,of Title IV
(Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended by changing the Subheadings of Architectural Plans,
CommerciaVIndustriallMulti Family and Architectural Plans,Single FamilyDuplex to read as
follows:
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TABLE 4-8-120.B
ORDINANCE NO.4773
rchitecturaJ Plans,CommerciaVindustriaVAttached DwelJinas 3+Units ~hlnl
~rchitectural Plans,DetachedlSemi-Attached Dwellings and 2 Attached 12 12
Vwellinas
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SECTION XI.
ORDlNANCE NO.-,4",7.:..7,,-3__
4-8-120.D of Chapter 8,Permits and Decisions,of Title IV
(Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended by changing the following definitions to
read as follows
4·8-120.D.l.Definitions A:
Architectural Plans,Commercial,Industrial,Attached Dwellings with 3 or More Units:A twenty four
inch by thirty six inch (24-x 36")plan prepared by an architect licensed in the State of Washington (unless
project exempted by WAC 18·04-410)drawn at a scale of one-eighth inch equals one loot (1/8"=1')or
one-fourth inch equals one foot (114"=1')(or other size or scale approved by the Building Official)clearly
indicating the information required by the "Permits"section of the currently adopted Uniform Building Code
and chapter 19.27 ACW (State Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),including,but not limited to,
the following:
a.General building layout,both existing and proposed -indicate square footage of rooms,use of
each room or area,window and door size and ventilation,opening headers,plumbing,ducting,
and electrical layout,including penetration protection,UBC occupancy group,and UBC type of
construction,
b.Cross section details,as needed,to show typical foundation,floor,wall,ceiling and roof
construction;structural members labeled as to size and spacing;bracing,blocking,bridging,
special connectors,anchor bolts;insulation of walls,floors and roof/ceiling,
c.Details of stairs,fireplaces and special construction,if any,
d.King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to the City for dininglfood-
handling establishments,
e.King County Health Department approval on plans submitted to the City for public pools/spas,
f.Independent plan review by the State of Washington Labor and Industries Electrical Division for
I and E Occupancies,
g.Asbestos assessment by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (PSAPCA)for interior
demolition,and
h.Independent review by State Department of Health for hospitals.
Architectural Plans,Detached Dwellings,Semi-Attached Dwellings,and Two Attached Dwellings:
An eighteen inch by twenty four inch (18"x 24"),minimum,plan drawn at a scale of one-fourth inch equals
one foot (1/4"=1')(or other size or scale approved by the Building Official)clearly indicating the
information required by the "Permits"section of the currently adopted Uniform Building Code and chapter
19.27 ACW (State Building Code Act,Statewide amendments),including,but not limited to,the following:
a.General building layout and room use,
b.Window and door size and window ventilation area,
c.Plumbing,duct,and electrical layout,
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d.Opening headers,size and material,
e.Cross section details,as needed,to show typical foundation,floor,wall,ceiling and roof construction,including
connection details,
f.Structural members labeled as to size and spacing as well as bracing,blocking,bridging,special connectors,
and anchor bolts,
g.Special details as needed,(Le.,stairs,fireplaces,special construction),and
h.Insulation of walls,slab,floors,and roof/ceiling.
SECTIONXll.Subsection 4-9-200.B.l.a of Chapter 9,Procedures and Review Criteria,of Title
IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby deleted:
SECTIONxm.Section 4-9-200.C of Chapter 9,Procedures and Review Criteria,of Title IV
(Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington"is hereby amended by adding the foUowing subsections:
C.2.h:In the R~10 Zone,all development categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act (RCW
43.21C and WAC 197-11)and under RMC 4-9-070,Environmental Review Procedures,excluding shadow platting of two
or more units per section 4-2-110.F.
C.2.i:In the R~10 Zone,development of detached or semi~a"ached dwelling units where part of a subdivision
application.
SECTION XIV.Subsections 4-9-200.D.3.a and 4-9-200.D.4 of Chapter 9,Procedures and Review
Criteria,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as follows:
0.3.a;One hundred (100)semi~attached or attached residential units;
0.4:Commercial Property Adjacent or Abutting Certain Residential Zones:Any commercial property that is
adjacent to or abutting the following residential zones:RC,R-1, R-5,R-B and R-10.
SECTION XV.Section 4-11-040 of Chapter II,Definitions,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby
amended by deleting the definitions of DUPLEX and DWELLING UNIT,ATTACHED,and adding the
following definitions:
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4-11-040 DEFINITIONS D:
DWELLING,MULTI-FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT,ATTACHED:A one-family dwelling attached to one (1)or more one-family dwellings by
common roofs,walls,or floors.
FLAT:A residential building containing two (2)or more dwelling units which are attached at one or more common
roofs,walls,or floors.Typically,the unit's habitable area is provided on a single level.Unit entrances mayor
may not be provided from a common corridor.
TOWNHOUSES:A one-family,ground-related dwelling attached to one or more such units in which each unit
has its own exterior,ground-level access to the outside,no unit is located over another unit,and each unit is
separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common walls.Typically the units are multi-story.
DWELLING,SINGLE FAMILY:
DWELLING,DETACHED:A building containing one dwelling unit which is not attached to any other dwelling by
any means except fences,has a permanent foundation,and is surrounded by open space or yards.
DWELLING,SEMI-ATTACHED:A one-family dwelling attached to only one other one-family dwelling at
secondary or ancillary building parts such as garages,carports,trellises,porches,covered decks,or other
secondary connection approved by the City,and not connected at building parts containing living areas.
SECTIONXVL Section 4-11-130 of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Tide IV (Building Regulations),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby
amended by deleting the definition of MULTI FAMlLY.
SECTION XVD,Section 4-11-200 of Chapter 11,Definitions,of Tide IV (Building Regulatinns),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby
amended by deleting the definition OF TOWNHOUSES (GROUP OR ROWHOUSES).
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ORDINANCE NO.,,4"-7"-'73"--__
SECTION XVDI.Section 4-11-260 of Chapter II,Definitions,of Title IV (Building Regulations),of
Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby
amended by changing the following definition to read as follows:
ZERO LOT LINE:A siting technique which allows single-family houses to be built along one lot line.
SECTION XIX.
publication.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and five days after its
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 22nd day of __M_a:cr:cc:ch ~,1999.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 22nd day of March ,1999.
Jes~a?~
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Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:March 26/1999 (Summary)
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