HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 3599 Amended by OrdinarQe No. 3953)o4 q
Repeals Ordinance' No. 1869
CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO .
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON , AMENDING A
PORTION OF CHAPTER 7 , TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF
ORDINANCE NO . 1628 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF RENTON" RELATING TO ZONING .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON , DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I : A new Section 4-704 General Zone (G-1 ) , Title IV
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton" shall be added as follows :
SECTION 4-704 GENERAL ZONE (G-1 )
(A) Purpose : The General Zone (G-1 ) is; established to
provide and protect suitable environments for low
density single family residential dwellings . It is
further intended to prohibit the development of
incompatible uses that are detrimental to the
residential environment . This zoning classification
may be permitted in an area designated as Single
Family Residential in the Comprehensive Plan .
(B) Uses : In the General Zone (G-1 ) the following uses
are permitted and prohibited :
( 1 ) Principal Uses :
a . One single family dwelling .
b . Farming , truck gardening or the raising of
animals and other uses normally associated
with these uses .
C . Agriculture , gardening and fruit raising .
d . Neighborhood parks .
e . One ( 1 ) cow and a maximum of three ( 3 )
horses may be kept for use in permitted
farming activities , provided , the minimum
lot width is at least one hundred forty
( 140) feet , and the use does not violate
City ordinances pertaining to the keeping
of cows and horses and the main.ten.ance of
stables.
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(2) Accessory Uses :
a . A maximum of two detached buildings and/or
structures , up to a maximum of seven
hundred twenty (720) square feet for each
building , such as are ordinarily associated
with single family dwellings .
b . One barn or stable up to a maximum of two
thousand (2 ,000) square feet provided , the
lot is a minimum of one ( 1 ) acre , and the
lot width is a minimum of one hundred forty
( 140) feet .
C . Home occupations when approved by the Board
of Public Works .
d . Day care for a maximum of six (6 ) persons .
(3) Conditional Uses : In the General Zone (G-1 ) the
following uses and their accessory uses may be
allowed by Conditional Use Permits as provided
in Section 4-748 of the City Code :
a . Dairying and stock raising.
b . Schools , both private and public .
C . Group homes .
d . Public and quasi-public buildings essential
to the physical and economic welfare of an
area , such as fire stations , electrical
substations , telephone exchanges and
community and regional parks . Buildings
shall conform to and harmonize with the
surrounding buildings as to the type of
architecture , setback and landscaping .
e . Day care for seven (7) or more persons .
f . Churches .
(4 ) Prohibited Uses : In the General Zone (G-1 ) the
following uses are prohibited :
a . Travel trailers , recreational vehicles or
mobile homes used for habitation .
( C) Development Standards : In the General Zone (G-1 ) the
following development standards shall apply .
( 1 ) Dwelling_Unit_Density_and Lot_Area : The
dwelling. unit density in the 13-1 zone shall not
exceed one dwelling unit per acre ( including
area dedicated for public purposes) . The lot
area shall not be less than 35 ,000 square feet .
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(2) Lot Width:
a . A minimum of seventy-five (75) feet for an
interior lot and eighty-five ( 85 ) feet for
corner lots .
b . A minimum of one hundred forty ( 140) feet
for lots used for farming , truck gardening
or the raising of animals .
(3) Lot Depth: A minimum of eighty-five (85 ) feet .
(4 ) Setbacks :
a . Front Yard : A minimum depth of twenty (20)
feet .
b . Rear Yard : A minimum of twenty-five (25 )
feet .
C . Side Yards:
i) Interior Lots : A minimum of six (6 )
feet .
( ii) Corner Lots: The side yard along a
street shall not be less than twenty
( 20 ) feet in width , EXCEPT on
previously platted lots which are
fifty (50) feet or less in width in
which case the side yard shall be not
less than ten ( 10) feet . If a corner
lot is less than the minimum width
required by this section , then for
each foot in width in excess of fifty
(50) - feet , the required yard shall be
increased from a minimum of ten ( 10 )
feet by one ( 1 ) foot up to a maximum
of twenty (20) feet .
(5 ) Special Setbacks :
a . Detached accessory buildings shall have a
minimum of three (3) feet side and rear
yard setback , a minimum of six (6 ) feet
setback from residences and shall not be
allowed within required front or side yards
along streets .
b . . Barns and stables must be located a minimum
of fifty (50) feet from any property line .
(6 ) Height :
a . The height of a dwelling or structure shall
not exceed thirty-five ( 35) feet .
b . Accessory buildings and/or structures shall
not exceed fifteen ( 15) feet in height .
C . Barns shall not exceed thirty-five ( 35 )
feet in height .
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(7 ) Lot Coverage : The maximum area covered by
buildings shall not exceed fifteen ( 15) percent
of the total area , EXCEPT that in the case of a
pre-existing platted lot the maximum lot
coverage shall not exceed thirty five (35% )
percent of the total area .
(8) Parking : See Chapter 22 , Title IV of the City
Code .
. (9 ) Signs : See Chapter 19 , Title IV of the City
Code .
( 10 ) Pre-existing Plats: Nothing herein contained
shall be deemed to prohibit the construction of
a single family dwelling and its accessory
buildings on a pre-existing platted lot with
less area than herein required . Such structures
shall comply with the setback requirements of
this Chapter .
SECTION II : Section 4-706 ( R- 1 ) , Title IV ( Building
Regulations ) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled " Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton: is amended to read as follows :
SECTION 4-706 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-1 )
(A) Purpose : The Residential Zone (R-1 ) is established
for low density single family residential dwellings .
It is further intended to prohibit the development of
incompatible uses that are detrimental to the
residential environment . This zoning classification
may be permitted in an area designated as Single
Family Residential in the Comprehensive Plan .
(B) Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-1 ) the following
uses are permitted and prohibited :
( 1 ) Principal Uses :
a . One single family dwelling .
b . Gardening or fruit raising , non-commercial .
C . Neighborhood parks .
(2) Accessory Uses :
a . A maximum of two (2) detached buildings
and/or structures , up to a maximum of seven
hundred twenty (720) square feet for each
building , such as are ordinarily associated
with single family dwellings .
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b . Home occupations when approved by. the Board
of Public Works .
C . Daycare for a maximum of six (6) persons .
(3) Conditional Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-1 )
the following uses and their accessory uses may
be allowed by Conditional Use Permit as provided
in Section 4-748 of the City Code :
a . Churches .
b . Schools , both public and private .
C . Public and quasi-public uses essential to
the physical and economic welfare of an
area , such as fire stations , electrical
substations , telephone exchanges and
community and regional parks . Buildings
shall conform to and hormonize with the
surrounding buildings as to type of
architecture , setback , and landscaping .
(4 ) Prohibited Uses: In the Residential Zone (R-1 )
the following uses are prohibited :
a . Travel trailers , recreational vehicles or
mobile homes used for habitation .
(C) Developmental Standards : In the Residential Zone
R-1 the following developmental standards shall
apply:
( 1 ) Dwelling_Unit_Density_and Lot Area : The
dwelling unit density in the R-1 Zone shall not
exceed 6 . 0 dwelling units per acre ( including
area dedicated for public purposes) . The lot
area shall not be less than 7 , 200 square feet
for any single family dwelling .
(2) Lot Width: A minimum of seventy-five (75 ) feet
for an interior lot and eighty-five ( 85) feet
for corner lots .
(3 ) Lot Depth : A minimum of of eighty-five (85)
feet .
(4 ) Setbacks :
a . Front Yard : A minimum depth of twenty ( 20 )
feet .
b . Rear Yard : A minimum depth of twenty-five
25 feet .
C . Side Yards :
M Interior Lots : A minimum of six
(6 ) feet .
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( ii) Corner Lots : The side yard along a
street shall not be less than
twenty (20 ) feet in width , EXCEPT
on previously existing platted lots
which are fifty (50) feet or less
in width in which case the side
yard shall be no less than ten ( 10 )
feet . If a corner lot is less than
the minimum width required by this
section , then for each foot in
width in excess of fifty (50) feet ,
the required yard shall be
increased from a . minimum of ten
( 10) feet by one ( 1 ) foot up to a
maximum of twenty (20) feet .
(5 ) Special Setbacks :
a . Detached accessory buildings shall have a
minimum of three (3) feet side and rear
yard setback , a minimum of six (6 ) feet
setback from residences , and shall not be
allowed within required front or side yards
along streets .
(6 ) Height :
a . The height of a dwelling or structure shall
not exceed thirty-five (35 ) feet .
b . Accessory buildings and/or structures shall
not exceed fifteen ( 15) feet in height .
(7 ) Lot Coverage : The maximum area covered by
buildings shall not exceed thirty-five ( 35 )
percent of the total lot area .
(8 ) Parking : See Chapter 22 , Title IV of the City
Code .
(9 ) Signs : See Chapter 19 , Title IV of the City
Code .
( 10 ) Pre-existing Plats: Nothing herein shall be
deemed to prohibit the construction of a single
family dwelling and its accessory buildings on a
pre-existing platted lot with less area than
herein required .
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SECTION III : Section 4-708 ( R-2 ) , Title . IV ( Building
Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled " Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read as
follows :
SECTION 4-708 RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R-2)
(A) Purpose : The Residential Zone (R-2) is established
to provide and protect suitable environments for low
to medium density multi-family residential dwellings .
It is further intended to prohibit the development of
incompatible uses that are detrimental to the
residential environment . This . zoning classification
may be permitted in an area designated as Low Density
Multi-family Residential in the Comprehensive Plan .
(B) Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-2) the following
uses are permitted and prohibited :
( 1 ) Principal Uses :
a . One single family dwelling .
b . Two dwelling units .
C . Gardening and fruit raising , non-
commercial .
d . Neighborhood parks .
(2) Accessory Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-2)
the following accessory uses are permitted :
a . A maximum of two detached buildings and/or
structures up to a maximum of seven hundred
twenty (720) square feet for each building ,
such as are ordinarily associated with
single family and duplex dwellings .
b . Home occupations when approved by the Board
of Public Works .
C . Daycare for a maximum of six (6) persons .
(3) Conditional Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-2)
the following uses and their accessory uses may
be allowed by Conditional Use Permit as provided
in Section 4-748 of the City Code .
a . Townhouses containing three (3) or more
dwelling units but less than twelve ( 12)
dwelling units per acre , may be allowed
together with normally associated accessory
uses .
b . Schools , both. private and public .
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C . Public and quasi-public buildings essential
to the physical and economic welfare of an
area such as fire stations , electrical
substations , telephone exchanges , community
and regional parks , and similar uses of
public services . Buildings shall conform
to and harmonize with the surrounding
buildings as to type of architecture ,
setback and landscape .
d . Churches .
(4 ) Prohibited Uses : In the Residential Zone (R-2 )
the following uses are prohibted :
a . Travel trailers , recreational vehicles or
. mobile homes used for habitation .
( C) Development Standards: In the Residential Zone (R-2)
the following development standards shall apply.
( 1 ) Dwelling Unit Density and Lot Area:
a . Single family dwellings : Shall not exceed
. 0 dwelling units per acre ( including area
dedicated for public purpose) . The lot
area shall not be less than 7 , 200 square
feet .
b . Two dwelling units : Shall not exceed 12 . 1
dwelling units per acre ( including area
dedicated for public purposes) . The lot
area shall not be less than 7 , 200 square
feet .
(2) Lot Width : A minimum of seventy-five (75 ) feet
for an interior lot and eighty-five (85) feet
for corner lots .
(3) Lot Depth: A minimum of eighty-five (85) feet .
(4 ) Setbacks :
a . Front Yard : A minimum depth of twenty (20 ) .
feet .
b . Rear Yard : A minimum depth of twenty-five
25 feet .
C . Side Yards :
M Interior Lots : A ' minimum depth of
six (6) feet .
( ii) Corner Lots : The side yard along a
street shall not be less than
twenty (20) feet in width , EXCEPT
on previously existing platted lots
which are fifty (50 ) feet or less
in width in which case the side
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yard shall be ten ( 10) feet . If a
corner lot is less than the minimum
width required by this section ,
then for each foot in width in
excess of fifty ( 50 ) feet the
required yard shall be increased
from a minimum of ten ( 10) feet by
one ( 1 ) foot up to twenty (20 )
feet .
(5 ) Special Setbacks :
a . Detached accessory buildings shall have a
minimum of three (3) feet side and rear
yard setback, a minimum of six (6 ) feet
setback from residences , and shall not be
allowed within required front or side yards
along streets .
(6 ) Height : The height of a dwelling or structure
shall not exceed thirty-five ( 35) feet .
(7 ) Lot Coverage : The maximum area covered by
buildings shall not exceed thirty- five ( 35 )
percent of the total area .
(8 ) Parking : See Chapter 22 , Title IV of the City
Code .
(9 ) Signs : See Chapter 19 , Title IV of the City
Code .
( 10 ) Pre-existing Plats : Nothing herein contained
shall be deemed to prohibit the construction of
single family dwelling or two dwelling units and
associated accessory buildings on a pre-existing
platted lot with less area than herein required .
SECTION IV: A new Section 4-748 ( Conditional Use Permit) ,
Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code
of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" shall be added as
follows :
SECTION 4-748 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(A) Purpose : The purpose of a conditional use permit is
to allow certain uses in districts from which they
are normally prohibited by this Chapter when the
proposed uses are deemed consistent with other
existing and potential uses within the general area
of the proposed use . Except as provided in this
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section , a conditional use permit may not reduce the
requirements of the zone in which the use is to be
located .
(B) Conditional Use Permit : The Hearing Examiner may
grant , with or without conditions , or deny the
requested conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter
30 , Title IV of the City Code . The Hearing Examiner
may limit the term and duration of the conditional
use permit . Conditions imposed by the Hearing
Examiner shall reasonably assure that nuisance or
hazard to life or property will not develop .
( C) Criteria for Conditional Use : The Hearing Examiner
shall consider the following factors , among all other
relevant information :
( 1 ) Comprehensive Plan : The proposed use shall be
compatible with the general purpose , goals ,
objectives and standards of the Comprehensive
Plan , the Zoning Ordinance and any other plan ,
program , map or ordinance of the City of Renton .
(2) Community Need : There shall be a community need
for the proposed use at the proposed location .
In the determination of community need the
Hearing Examiner shall consider the following
factors , among all other relevant information :
a . The proposed location shall not result in
either the detrimental overconcentration of
a particular use within the City or within
the immediate area of the proposed use .
b . That the proposed location is suited for
the proposed use .
(3 ) Effect On Adjacent Properties : The proposed use
at the proposed location shall not result in
substantial or undue adverse effects on adjacent
.property . The following site requirements shall
be required :
a . Lot Coverage : Lot coverage in residential
districts R-1 and R-2) shall not exceed
fifty (50 ) percent of the lot coverage of
the zone in which the proposed use is to be
located . Lot coverage in all other zones
shall conform to the requirements of the
zone in which the proposed use is to be
located .
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b . Yards : Yards shall conform to the
requirements of the zone in which the
proposed use is to be located . Additions
to the structure shall not be allowed in
any required yard .
C . Height : Building and structure heights
shall conform to the requirements of the
zone in which the proposed use is to be
located . Spires , belltowers , public
utility antennas , or similar structures may
exceed the height requirement upon approval
of a variance . Building heights should be
related to surrounding uses in order to
allow optimal sunlight and ventilation , and
minimal obstruction of views from adjacent
structures .
(4 ) Compatibility : The proposed use shall be
compatible with the residential scale and
character of the neighborhood .
(5 ) Parking : Parking areas shall not be allowed in
the front , side and rear yard setbacks EXCEPT
upon approval by the Hearing Examiner as
provided in Section 4-708 (B) (3) ( a) . Parking
under the building structure should be
encouraged . Lot coverage may be increased to as
much as seventy-five (75) percent of the lot
coverage requirement of the zone in which the
proposed use is located if all parking is
provided underground or within the structure .
(6 ) Traffic : Traffic and circulation patterns of
vehicles and pedestrians relating to the
proposed use and surrounding area shall be
reviewed for potential effects on , and to ensure
safe movement in the surrounding area .
(7 ) Noise ; Glare : Potential noise , light and glare
impacts shall be evaluated based on the location
of the proposed use on the lot and the location
of on-site parking areas , outdoor recreational
areas and refuse storage areas .
(8 ) Landscaping : Landscaping shall be provided in
all areas not occupied by buildings or paving .
The Hearing Examiner may require additional
landscaping to buffer adjacent properties from
potentially adverse effects of the proposed use .
(9 ) Accessory Uses: Accessory uses to conditional
uses such as day schools , auditoriums used for
social and sport activities , health centers ,
convents , pre-school facilities , convalescent
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homes and others of a similar nature shall be
considered to be separate uses and shall be
subject to the provisions of the use district in
which they are located .
( 10 ) Conversion: No existing building or structure
shall be converted to a conditional use unless
such building or structure complies , or is
brought into compliance , with the provisions of
this Chapter .
( 11 ) Public Improvements : The proposed use and
location shall be adquately served by and not
impose an undue burden on any public
improvements , facilities , utilities and
services. Approval of a conditional use permit
may be conditioned upon the provision and/or
guarantee by the applicant of necessary public
improvements , facilities , utilities , and/or
services .
(D) Additional Uses Permitted :
( 1 ) Uses Prohibited Elsewhere: The Hearing Examiner
may grant a conditional use permit for the
following uses in districts from which they are
prohibited where such uses are deemed essential
or desirable to the public convenience or
welfare , and are in harmony with the various
elements or objectives of the comprehensive
plan :
a . Cemetery , columbarium , crematory or
mausoleum.
b . Development of natural resources
(excluding the drilling for or producing
of oil , gas or other hydrocarbon
substances) together with the necessary
buildings , apparatus , or appurtenances
incident thereto .
C . Educational institution , public or
private .
d . Government offices and facilities
(Federal , State and local) .
e . Hospital , sanitarium or similar uses .
f. Public or nonprofit library or museum.
g . Nursery or greenhouse .
h . Park , playground , or recreational or
community center .
i . Philanthropic institution .
j . Private club , fraternal or nonprofit
organization .
k. Public utility use or structure .
1 . Radio or television transmitter .
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(2) Less Restricted Uses : The Hearing Examiner may
permit a less restricted use in a more
restricted district . as follows , provided such
use , due to its limited nature , modern devices ,
or building design will be no less objectionable
than the uses permitted in such district :
a . Any B-1 District use in the P-1 District .
b . Any L-1 District use in the B-1 District .
C . Any H-1 District use in the L-1 District .
(E) Application Procedure : Application for a conditional
use permit shall be submitted and reviewed pursuant
to Chapter 30 , Title IV of the City Code . The
application shall include a site plan drawn to scale
showing the actual dimensions and shape of the
proposed site , the exact sizes and locations of
existing buildings and structures , if any , and of the
proposed building or alteration . The plan shall show
proposed landscaping , off-street parking , signs ,
ingress and egress , and adjacent land uses . Any
additional information requested by the Building
Department shall be included in the application .
SECTION V: COMBINATION OF ZONES
(A) The General Zone (G-1 ) as created by this ordinance
shall combine the zoning districts formerly labelled
S- 1 ( Suburban Residence ) , G (General ) ,, and GS-1
(General Suburban) . Upon adoption of this ordinance ,
those former zoning districts shall be combined into
the General Zone (G-1 ) and the appropriate changes
made on the zoning map .
(B) The Residential Zone ( R- 1 ) as created by this
ordinance shall combine the zoning districts formerly
labelled SR- 1 , R- 1 , G-7200 , G-6000 , G-8400 , and
G-9600 . . Upon adoption of this ordinance , those
former zoning districts shall be combined into the
Residential Zone (R-1 ) and the appropriate changes
made on the zoning map.
(C) The Residential Zone ( R-2 ) as created by this
ordinance shall include the zoning districts formerly
labelled R-2 & SR 2-Upon adoption of this ordinance , .
those former zoning districts shall be combined into
the Residential Zone ( R-2 ) and the appropriate
changes made on the zoning map.
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SECTION VI : REPEALER Existing Sections 4-704 (SR-1 ) , 4-705
( SR-2) , 4-707 (S-1 ) , 4-722(F) and 4-729 (G) of Chapter 7 , Title IV
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton" are repealed in their
entirety.
SECTION VII EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall be effective
upon its passage , approval , and thirty ( 30 ) days after its
publication .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL on January: 11th , 1982 .
DELORES A. MEAD , City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR on ? ar alar 11th , 1982,
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BARBARA SHI POCH , Mayor
Approved as to form :
LAWRENCE J . W REN ,
City Attorney
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