HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4788 Amends ORD 4587, 4773
Amended by ORD 4971 5100
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 4 7 8 8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 4-2-110.F AND 4-2-110.G OF CHAPTER 2, LAND
USE DISTRICTS, AND SECTION 4-8-100.A.1 OF CHAPTER 8, PERMITS
AND DECISIONS, OF TITLE 4 (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS), OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY
AMENDING THE DENSITY, BUILDING DESIGN AND PARKING
LOCATION IN THE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY URBAN ZONE,
TABLES 4-2-110.F AND 4-2-100.G, AND AMENDING PREAPPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-2-110.F, Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of
Ordinance No 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby
amended by changing the RM column of this table to read as follows:
DENSITY (Net Density in Dwelling Units Per Acre)
Maximum Housing Density
"U" suffix: 25 units per acre. Potential for up to 150 dwelling units per acre with design
review.
"C" suffix: 20 units per acre
"N" suffix: 15 units per acre
"I" suffix: 20 units per acre
BUILDING STANDARDS
Building Design
"U" Suffix
1) Modulation of vertical and horizontal facades is required at a minimum of two feet at an
interval of a minimum offset of 40 feet on each building face.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4788
PARKING
Location
"U" Suffix
For lots abutting an alley, all parking shall be provided in the rear portion of the yard.
For lots not abutting an alley no portion of covered or uncovered parking shall be located
between the primary structure and the front property line. Parking structures shall be
recessed from the front façade of the primary structure a minimum of 2 feet.
SECTION II. Section 4-2-110G, Development Standards For Residential Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Land Use Districts, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of
Ordinance No 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby
amended by changing the RM column of this table to read as follows:
LOCATION
General
"U" Suffix
Garages and carports shall only have access from the alley when lots abut an alley.
When lots do not abut an alley, garages and carports shall be located in the rear yard or
side yard.
SECTION III. Section 4-8-100.A.1 of Chapter 8, Permits and Decisions, of Title
4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Pre-application required: A pre-application meeting prior to formal submittal of a
development application is required if a waiver of submittal requirements is requested, a
modification of special development standards is requested in a Centers Residential
Demonstration District, RMC Section 4-3-120..B.3, or a proposal is located in the RM-U
Zone designation.
2. Pre-application recommended: A pre-application meeting is recommended for all other
projects.
SECTION IV. This ordinance will be effective upon its passage, approval and
five days after publication.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4 7 8 8
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of July 1999.
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Marilyn J.f'eter'n, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19th day of July , 1999.
Jes anner, Mayor
Approved as to legal form:
Ceat,v-,42AA.4.P
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: July 23, 1999 (Summary Only)
ORD.788:06/29/99:as.
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