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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE IV (BUILDING
REGULATIONS), OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON"
RELATING TO GAS STATIONS, VEHICLE SERVICE, MINI -MARTS,
AND RELATED USES, ADDING OR MODIFYING DEFINITIONS RELATED
TO THOSE USES, ADJUSTING LAND USE ALLOWANCES FOR THOSE
USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES, AND CLARIFYING
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL
AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES WHEN ABUTTING OTHER DESCRIBED USES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-31-2, Definitions, of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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 definitions
which read as follows:
BODYSHOP: Establishments which conduct any of the following
operations:
A. Collision services, including body, frame or fender
straightening, repair, or replacement; and/or,
B. Overall painting of vehicles or painting of vehicles in a
paint shop, but excluding minor painting with an airbrush
or roller brush utilized in customizing or detailing
operations; and/or,
C. Welding, molding, and similar operations conducted on
vehicles.
CAR WASH: A structure with machine- or hand -operated facilities
used principally for the cleaning, washing, polishing, or waxing of
motor vehicles.
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ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION REBUILD, INDUSTRIAL: An operation which
rebuilds, reconditions, or customizes engines or transmissions
which are sold to vehicle service and repair operations or to
individual customers for installation into vehicles off-site.
GAS STATION: An establishment which supplies and dispenses motor
fuels at retail.
LANDSCAPED VISUAL BARRIER: Evergreen trees, and/or evergreen
shrubs providing equivalent buffering, planted to provide a year-
round dense screen within three years from the time of planting.
VEHICLE, LARGE: Motor vehicles including, but not limited to,
trucks, recreational vehicles, buses, boats, and heavy equipment,
and similar size vehicles which have gross vehicle weights greater
than 10,000 pounds, but excluding airplane or aircraft.
VEHICLE, SMALL: Motor vehicles including, but not limited to,
motorcycles, passenger cars, light trucks, vans, and similar size
vehicles which have gross vehicle weights less than 10,000 pounds.
VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR: Maintenance of motorized vehicles
including exchange of parts, installation of lubricants, tires,
batteries, and similar vehicle accessories, minor customizing and
detail operations, but excluding operations associated with body
shops, and industrial engine or transmission rebuild operations.
SECTION II. Section 4-31-2, Definitions, of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
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MINI -MART: A small retail establishment, usually located within
or associated with another use, which offers for sale convenience
goods such as prepackaged food items, tobacco, periodicals and
other household goods.
SECTION III. Section 4-31-10.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code,
of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby amended by retitling this section to read CENTER DOWNTOWN
(CD) .
SECTION IV. Subsections 4-31-10.1.B.2.c, 2.e, 4.b, 4.c,
5.d, 5.e and 5.n of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted
and this section renumbered accordingly.
SECTION V. The lead in paragraph of section 4-31-10.1.D of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
D. Development Standards: In the Center Downtown Zone the
following development standards shall apply, except as otherwise
provided in this Section:.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-31-10.1.D.8.b of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
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b. Special Requirements: If the CD lot abuts a lot zoned R-
1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14, RM -I, or RM -U, then there shall be a
fifteen foot (151) landscaped strip consistent with the definition
of landscaped visual barrier in Section 4-31-2, or a five foot (51)
wide sight -obscuring landscaped strip and a solid six foot (61)
high barrier used along the common boundary.
SECTION VII. Section 4-31-10.1.D.11.a of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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. Permitted outdoor storage must be screened from adjacent
or abutting properties and public rights-of-way. Outdoor storage
uses shall provide fencing, berming, and/or landscaping as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-31-10.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code,
of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby retitled to read CENTER SUBURBAN (CS).
SECTION IX. Section 4-31-10.2.B.l.b of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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 subsections
which read as follows:
(15) Small vehicle service and repair.
(16) Gas station.
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(17) Car wash.
SECTION X. Subsections 4-31-10.2.B.2.c and g of Chapter
31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted and the section renumbered
accordingly.
SECTION XI. The lead in paragraph of section 4-31-10.2.D of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
D. Development Standards: In the Center Suburban Zone (CS)
the following development standards shall apply, except as
otherwise provided in this section:.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-31-10.2.D.7.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
C. Special Requirements:
(1) If the CS lot is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-5,
R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum fifteen foot
(15') sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing Examiner may
modify the sight -obscuring provision in order to provide reasonable
access to the property through the site plan review process.
If the street is designated arterial in the
Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-
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obscuring landscaping shall be provided unless otherwise determined
by the Hearing Examiner through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(2) If the CS lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15') landscaped
visual barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2.
A ten foot (10') sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed
through the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (6')
high barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(3) If the CS lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-
5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor repair, maintenance or
work areas shall be screened by a sight -obscuring fence, or
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landscaping, or a landscaped berm or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be located
within fifty feet (50') of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or
RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the site
plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-31-10.2.D.10.a of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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. Permitted outdoor storage must be screened from
adjacent or abutting properties and public rights of way. Outdoor
storage uses shall provide fencing, berming, and/or landscaping as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening.
SECTION XIV. Section 4-31-10.3 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code,
of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is
hereby retitled to read CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD (CN).
SECTION XV. Subsection 4-31-10.3.B.l.b of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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 subsections
which read as follows:
(4) Gas station.
(5) Small vehicle service and repair.
(6) Car Wash.
SECTION XVI. Subsections 4-31-10.3.B.2.d, 2.m, and 4.a of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted and the section
renumbered accordingly.
SECTION XVII. The lead in paragraph of section 4-31-10.3.D of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
Development Standards: In the Center Neighborhood Zone (CN)
the following development standards shall apply, except as
otherwise provided in this Section:.
SECTION XVIII. Section 4-31-10.3.D.7.c of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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:
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C. Special Requirements:
(1) If the CN lot is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-5,
R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum fifteen foot
(151) sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing Examiner may
modify the sight -obscuring provision in order to provide reasonable
access to the property through the site plan review process.
If the street is designated arterial in the
Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-
obscuring landscaping shall be provided unless otherwise determined
by the Hearing Examiner through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(2) If the CN lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (151) landscaped
visual barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2. A
ten foot (101) sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed
through the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (61)
high barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (51) to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
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can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(3) If the CN lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-
1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance or work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm, or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner where the applicant can show that the same or better
results will occur because of creative design solutions, unique
aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully anticipated at this
time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be
located within fifty feet (501) of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the
site plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
SECTION XIX. Subsection 4-31-10.3.D.10.a of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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. Outdoor storage must be screened from adjacent or
abutting properties and public rights of way. Outdoor storage
shall provide fencing, berming, or landscaping as determined by the
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reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or acoustical
screening.
SECTION XX. Subsection 4-31-10.4.B.l.b.(3) of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
(3) Small vehicle service and repair.
SECTION XXI. Subsection 4-31-10.4.B.1.b of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
(2 8 ) Gas stations
SECTION XXII. Subsection 4-31-10.4.B.2.h of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby deleted and the section renumbered
accordingly.
SECTION XXIII. Subsection 4-31-10.4.B.2.n of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
n. Vehicle Sales: The sale of buses, trucks, and
recreational vehicles when limited to the area south of S.W. Grady
Way and west of SR 167/Rainier Avenue S. Large vehicle service and
repair is allowed as an accessory use to sales.
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SECTION XXIV. Subsection 4-31-10.4.D.6.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
C. Special Requirements:
(1) If the CA lot is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8,
R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum fifteen foot
(15') sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing Examiner may
modify the sight -obscuring provision in order to provide reasonable
access to the property through the site plan review process.
If the Street is designated arterial in the
Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-
obscuring landscaping shall be provided unless otherwise determined
by the Hearing Examiner through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(2) If the CA lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15') landscaped visual
barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2. A ten
foot (10') sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed through
the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (61) high
barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
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secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(3) If the CA lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-
5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance or work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm, or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be located
within fifty feet (50') of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or
RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the site
plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
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SECTION XXV. Subsection 4-31-10.4.D.9.a of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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. Permitted outdoor storage must be screened from adjacent
or abutting properties and public rights-of-way. Outdoor storage
uses shall provide fencing, berming, and/or landscaping as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening.
SECTION XXVI. Subsection 4-31-10.5.B.4.a of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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. Gas Stations.
SECTION XXVII. Section 4-31-10.5.B.4 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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 subsections
which read as follows:
f. Small vehicle service and repair, subject to the
following in addition to the criteria of Section 4-31-36:
(1) Must be sited in conjunction with gas station.
g. Car washes, subject to the following in addition to the
criteria of Section 4-31-36:
(1) Sited in conjunction with gas station.
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(2) Limited to one self-service, drive through facility.
SECTION XXVIII. Subsection 4-31-10.5.D.7.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
C. Special Requirements:
(1) If the CC lot is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8,
R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum fifteen foot
(15') sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing Examiner may
modify the sight -obscuring provision in order to provide reasonable
access to the property through the site plan review process.
If the street is designated arterial in the
Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-
obscuring landscaping shall be provided unless otherwise determined
by the Hearing Examiner through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(2) If the CC lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15') landscaped visual
barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2. A ten
foot (10') sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed through
the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (61) high
barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
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maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(3) If the CC lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-
5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance of work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm, or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
where the applicant can show that the same or better results will
occur because of creative design solutions, unique aspects or use,
etc., that cannot be fully anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be located
within fifty feet (50') of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or
RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the site
plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
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SECTION XXIX. Subsections 4-31-11.1.B.1.b.(2) and (13) of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
(2) Automobile and truck (commercial and noncommercial)
sales, and rentals.
(13) Mobile home, trailer and recreational vehicle sales, and
rental establishments.
SECTION XXX. Section 4-31-11.1.B.1.b. of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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 subsections
which read as follows:
(24) Small and large vehicle service and repair.
(25) Body shops.
(26) Gas stations.
(27) Eating and drinking establishments.
(28) Mini -marts.
(29) Engine or transmission rebuild, industrial.
SECTION XXXI. Subsections 4-31-11.1.B.2.d, 2.e and 2.f of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted and the section
renumbered accordingly.
SECTION XXXII. Subsection 4-31-11.1.B.3.b of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No.
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4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
b. Outside storage of materials, vehicles, equipment,
products and containers is permitted; provided, the storage area is
screened from all adjacent or abutting property zoned for
residential, public, commercial or office use. Screening shall
consist of an existing structure, a solid wall or sight -obscuring
fence a minimum of six feet (6') in height up to a maximum of ten
feet (10') or as required by the Bulk Storage Ordinance,.Section 4-
31-29 of this Chapter. Outside storage shall not be permitted in
any setback area.
SECTION XXXIII. Subsections 4-31-11.1.D.2.b and 2.f of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
2.b: All outdoor storage, garbage, refuse or dumpster
areas shall be screened by a fence, or landscaping, or a landscaped
berm, or some combination thereof as determined by the Zoning
Administrator to achieve adequate visual or acoustical screening.
2.f. Special Requirements:
(1) : If the IL lot is adjacent to a lot zoned designated
R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum
fifteen foot (15') sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing
Examiner may waive the sight -obscuring provision in order to
provide reasonable access to the property located on the adjacent
street through the site plan review process.
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If the street is designated arterial in the City
Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-obscuring landscaping shall be
provided unless otherwise determined by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(2) If the IL lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15') landscaped
visual barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2. A
ten foot (101) sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed
through the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (61)
high barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
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(3) If the IL lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-
1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance or work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be
located within fifty feet (501) of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the
site plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
SECTION XXXIV. Subsection 4-31-11.2.B.l.c.(6) of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
(6) Heavy equipment wholesale sales, and storage.
SECTION XXXV. Subsections 4-31-11.2.B.2.d and 2.i of Chapter
31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of
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Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted and the section renumbered
accordingly.
SECTION XXXVI. Subsection 4-31-11.2.B.3.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
C. Outside storage of vehicles/trucks/trailers, materials,
products and containers is permitted provided the storage area is
screened from all adjacent or abutting property zoned for
residential, public, commercial or office use. Screening shall
consist of an existing structure, a solid wall or sight -obscuring
fence a minimum of six feet ( 6' ) in height up to a maximum of ten
feet (10') or as required by the bulk storage ordinance, Section 4-
31-29 of this Chapter. Outside storage shall not be permitted in
any setback area.
SECTION XXXVII. Subsections 4-31-11.2.D.5.b and 5.e of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
b. All outdoor storage, garbage, refuse or dumpster areas
shall be screened by a fence, or landscaping, or landscaped berm or
some combination thereof as determined by the Zoning Administrator
to achieve adequate visual or acoustical screening.
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e. Special Requirements:
(1) If the IM lot is adjacent to a lot zoned designated
R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a minimum
fifteen foot (15') sight -obscuring landscaped strip. Any
modification of such setback shall be granted by the Hearing
Examiner using the criteria for modifying landscape requirements.
The Hearing Examiner may waive the sight -obscuring provision in
order to provide reasonable access to the property located on the
adjacent street through the site plan review process.
If the street is designated arterial in the City
Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-obscuring landscaping shall be
provided unless otherwise determined by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(2) If the IM lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15') landscaped visual
barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2. A ten
foot (10') sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed through
the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (6') high
barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
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secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(3) If the IM lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-
5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance or work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing Examiner
through the site plan review process where the applicant can show
that the same or better results will occur because of creative
design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot be fully
anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be located
within fifty feet (501) of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or
RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the site
plan approval process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
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SECTION XXXVIII. Section 4-31-11.2.D of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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:
7. Tow Truck Operations And Impoundment Yards: These uses
shall be screened with a solid wall or sight -:obscuring fences not
less than six feet (6') and not more than ten feet (10') in height.
SECTION XXXIX. Subsections 4-31-12.B.1.b.(1), b.(7) and b.(11)
of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
(1) Airplane sales and repair.
(7) Heavy equipment sales, and storage.
(11) Mobile home, trailer and recreational vehicle
sale/rental.
SECTION XXXX. Section 4-31-12.B.1.b of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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 subsections
which read as follows:
(21) Automobile, boat and motorcycle sales.
(22) Small and large vehicle service and repair.
(23 ) Body shops.
(24) Eating and drinking establishments.
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(25) Mini -marts.
(26) Engine or transmission rebuild, industrial.
SECTION XXXXI. Subsection 4-31-12.B.2.c of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby deleted and the section renumbered
accordingly.
SECTION XXXXII. Subsection 4-31-12.B.3.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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:
C. Outside storage of vehicles/trucks/trailers, materials,
products and containers is permitted provided the storage area is
screened from all adjacent or abutting property zoned for
residential, public, commercial or office use. Screening shall
consist of an existing structure, a solid wall or sight -obscuring
fence a minimum of six feet (6') in height up to a maximum of ten
feet (10') or as required by the bulk storage ordinance, Section 4-
31-29 of this Chapter. Outside storage shall not be permitted in
any setback area.
SECTION XXXXIII. Subsections 4-31-12.D.1.b and 5.b of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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:
1.b. Special Setback Requirement: A fifty foot (50') wide
setback, including a ten foot (101) wide sight -obscuring
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landscaping strip and a six foot (6') high solid fence, shall be
required along the common property line if an IH lot abuts a lot
zoned residential. A twenty foot (20') setback, including a five
foot (5') wide landscaping strip and a solid six foot (6') high
barrier, shall be required along the common property line if an IH
lot abuts a lot zoned for commercial, office or public/quasi-public
use.
5.b. All outdoor storage, garbage, refuse or dumpster areas
shall be screened, except for access points, by a fence, or
landscaping, or landscaped berm or some combination thereof as
determined by the Zoning Administrator to achieve adequate visual
or acoustical screening.
SECTION XXXXIV. Subsections 4-31-16.B.5.d and 5.e of
Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted and the section
renumbered accordingly.
SECTION XXXXV. Subsection 4-31-16.C.3 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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:
3. Any outdoor storage which is not associated with a
permitted use, or outdoor display of materials or products.
SECTION XXXXVI. Subsection 4-31-16.D.10.c of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No.
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4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
C. Special Requirements:
(1) If the CO lot is adjacent to a lot zoned R-1, R-5,
R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (15')
sight -obscuring landscaped strip. The Hearing Examiner may waive
the sight -obscuring provision in order to provide reasonable access
to the property through the site plan review process.
If the street is designated arterial in the
Transportation Element of the City Comprehensive Plan, nonsight-
obscuring landscaping shall be provided unless otherwise determined
by the Hearing Examiner through the site plan review process.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(2) If the CO lot abuts a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I, then there shall be a fifteen foot (151) landscaped
visual barrier consistent with the definition in Section 4-31-2.
A ten foot (10') sight -obscuring landscaping strip may be allowed
through the site plan process provided that a solid six foot (6')
high barrier wall is provided within the landscaped strip and a
maintenance agreement or easement for the landscape strip is
secured. A solid barrier wall shall not be located closer than
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five feet (5') to an abutting lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14
or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(3) If the CO lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned R-
1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I, then all outdoor loading, repair,
maintenance or work areas shall be screened by a fence, or
landscaping, or a landscaped berm, or some combination thereof as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening. Loading docks shall not be located adjacent
to or abutting a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM -I.
These provisions may be modified by the Hearing
Examiner through the site plan review process where the applicant
can show that the same or better results will occur because of
creative design solutions, unique aspects or use, etc., that cannot
be fully anticipated at this time.
(4) Garbage, refuse or dumpster areas shall not be
located within fifty feet (50') of a lot zoned R-1, R-5, R-8, R-10,
R-14 or RM -I except by approval of the Hearing Examiner through the
site plan review process. In no case shall the garbage, refuse or
dumpster area be located within the required setback.
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SECTION XXXVII. Section 4-31-16.D of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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:
14. Outdoor Storage.
a. Permitted outdoor storage must be screened from
adjacent or abutting properties and public rights-of-way. Outdoor
storage uses shall provide fencing, berming, and/or landscaping as
determined by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or
acoustical screening.
b. Materials covered by buildings with roofs but
without sides shall be considered outside storage and subject to
the screening provisions of this Section.
SECTION XXXXVIII. Section 4-31-25.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby retitled to read CENTER OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL
(COR) 1 and 2.
SECTION XXXXIX. Subsections 4-31-25.1.B.2.b. (6) (D) and 4-
31-25.1.B.5.d of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, 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)(D): Food stores, gross floor area of no more than twenty
five thousand (25,000) square feet.
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5.d. Gas Stations.
SECTION XXXXX. Section 4-31-25.1.B.5 of Chapter 31, Zoning
Code, 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 subsections:
p. Mini -marts, subject to the following conditions in
addition to the review criteria of section 4-31-36:
(1) Sited in conjunction with a gas station.
q. Car washes, subject to the following in addition to the
criteria of section 4-31-36:
(1) Sited in conjunction with a gas station.
(2) Limited to one self-service, drive through facility..
(3) Bay is screened from view of adjacent or abutting
residential uses.
r. Eating and drinking establishments with drive through
service, subject to the following in addition to criteria in 4-31-
36
(1) Secondary use criteria of Section 4-31-25.1.B.2.b.
(2) Drive-through service may be permitted if the
establishment is sited in conjunction with a gas station.
SECTION XXXXXI. Subsection 4-31-25.1.B.14.a of Chapter 31,
Zoning Code, 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. Permitted outdoor storage must be screened from adjacent
or abutting properties and public rights of way. Outdoor storage
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uses shall provide fencing, berming, or landscaping as determined
by the reviewing official to achieve adequate visual or acoustical
screening.
SECTION XXXXXII.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and five days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of April 1998.
Marilyn J. etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th
Approved Vito f
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
day of April 1998.
Jedde Tanner, Mayor
Date of Publication: 4/10/98 (Summary)
ORD.710:03/18/98:as.
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