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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 3810 Amends ORDS 2519, 2837,3168, 3491, 3592, 3660, 3671, 3701, ;3799 Amended by ORDS 3988, 3999, 4050, 4053, 4206, 4284, 4493, 4723, 4860, 4912, CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON 5155 ORDINANCE NO . 3810 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1628 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON" AS FOLLOWS : PORTION OF CHAPTER 41 , TITLE I (ADMINISTRATIVE) , RELATING TO FEE SCHEDULES;' CHAPTER 6 , TITLE II (COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS) RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS; PORTION OF CHAPTER 1 , TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) AMENDING PORTION OF THE BUILDING CODE; PORTION OF SECTION 4-722 , TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS; PORTION OF SECTION 4-2204, TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) RELATING TO DRIVEWAY GRADES; AND ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 12 , TITLE IX (PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) RELATING TO EXCESS RIGHT OF WAY USE. THE CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I : Existing subsection (A) of Section 1-4101 , Title I (Administrative) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled_ "Code of General Ordinances .of. the Citv . of .Renton" is hereby amended as follows : Section 1-4101 (A) Land Use Regulation Fees Fee Coale. Section 19 . Excess Right-of-Way Permit Fee (a) Single Family and Two- $10 . 00 annually 9-1204(A) Family uses (b) All Other uses One-half of one percent 2 of-4%- per month 9-1204(.B) SECTION II : Existing Chapter 6 of Title II (Commissions and Boards) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows : Section 2-601 : CREATION: There is hereby created and established a Board of Public Works . Said Board shall consist in its membership of the following officials : -1- 1. Director of Public Works 2. Policy Development Director 3. Fire Chief 4. Building and Zoning Director 5 . One member of the administration appointed by the Mayor . Officials of other City departments may participate in the proceedings of said Board as' e.x-officio, non-voting members , Section 2-602 : DUTIES : The Board of Public Works shall have such specific and general duties as may be assigned to it by the ordinances of the City from time to time , together with such other duties as the Mayor and the City Council may establish thereafter , and such duties shall include, without limiting the foregoing, the following : (A) To review and make recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and various departments of the City from time to time, relating to all contracts , franchises , easements affecting public property, including reports and recommendations to the appropriate committee of legislative body. (B) To review and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council and its appropriate committees relating to the acquisition of property, street , water, sewer, drainage or other rights-of-way or the sale or release of same by means of sales or vacations . (C) To consider and grant "deferments" under the terms and provisions of Title 4, Chapter 22 relating to underground wiring and all matters incidental thereto. -2- (D) To consider and grant deferment of on-or off-site improvements under the terms and provisions of City of Renton Code. (E) To consider and grant revocable permits for the temporary use of excess public right-of-way pursuant to Title 9 , Chapter 12. Section 2-603 RULES AND PROCEDURES . The Board of Public Works shall further establish such rules and regulations , in writing, deemed necessary to carry out the foregoing duties and responsibilities ; and said Board may elect from its members a chairman, secretary, and such other officers as may be deemed necessary. Section 2-604: REPORTS: The Board of Public Works , or a member designated by it , shall, whenever so requested by the City Council or any of its legislative committees , provide and furnish any and all information, data, and recommendations relating to any of the matters and public works projects specified hereinabove so as to provide for continuous and effective operaton between the Board and legislative body. Section 2-605 VOTING: The members of the Board as designated in Section 2-601 shall be the persons eligible to vote on all matters coming before the Board; provided, however , that the member' s, assistant or deputy as alternate voting delegate, may be designated by the official member on a meeting-for-meeting basis if the official member of the Board is unavailable to attend by reason of illness or excused absence from duties . SECTION III: Existing subsection (A) of Section 4-103 , of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled -3- "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows : Section 4-103 (A) , as amended: Section 302(a) of the "City of Renton Uniform Building Code" is hereby amended to read as follows : (1) Whenever a building permit is applied for under the provisions of this Code for new construction of a multiple dwelling consisting of three (3) or more units , public assembly, commercial or industrial structure or alteration of an existing structure of said type, in excess of twenty five thousand dollars (_$25,000.00) , then the person applying for such building permit shall simultaneously make application for a permit, as an integral part of suchnew construction or the alteration thereof, for the building and installation of certain off-site improvements including, but not limited to sidewalks , curbs , gutters , street paving, water mains , drainage , sanitary sewer, all improvements required by the Subdivision Ordinance and all necessary appurtenances . Such off-site improvements (except traffic signalization systems) shall extend the full distance of such property to be improved upon and sought to be occupied as a building site or parking area for the aforesaid building purposes and which may adjoin property dedicated as a public street . Traffic signalization off-site improvements shall be installed pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance . (2) All such sidewalks shall be constructed to the City standards and conform to standard specifications for nunicipal public works constructions , commonly known as APWA Standards . Street width -4- and standards for construction shall be specified by the Director of Public Works or his duly authorized representative. All plans and specifications for such improvements are to be submitted at time such application for a permit is made. (3) All permits required for the construction of these improvements shall be applied for and obtained in the same manner, fees and conditions as specified in Chapter 8 , Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" relating to excavating or disturbing streets , alleys , pavement or improvements . (4) Deferral of improvements required by this section shall comply with the City of Renton' s Subdivision Ordinance Section 9-1108.21, Deferred Improvements . SECTION IV: Existing subsection (I) of Section 4-722 of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows : Section 4-722 (I) , as amended : Home Occupations : Customary, incidental home occupations conducted within a dwelling and not in an accessory building may be permitted in all residential districts by the Building and Zoning Department following a review by the Fire Department, provided: -5- (1) That no retail or personal services to customers on site or sale to customers on site of any sort is involved; no stock or ie sold, except trade is kept or commodities o t such as are made on the p premises . (2) That there shall be no exterior display, no exterior alteration of the property including expansion of parking, no exterior storage of materials , and no other external indication of a home occupation or variation from the residential character of the premises . (3) That no such persons not residents on the premises are employed. (4) That no mechanical equipment is used except such as is permissible for purely domestic purposes . The use of electrical equipment that would change the fire rating of the structure or create visible or audible interference in radio or television receivers or cause fluctuations in line voltage outside the dwelling unit is prohibited. (5) That do not occupy more than twenty five percent (25%) of the floor space of the main floor of the residence and in no event, more than three hundred (300) square feet. (6) That the home occupation shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles other than those owned by the applicant and not for delivery of products or materials to and from the premises . (7) That no window displays made or signs shown are permitted other than signs in compliance with the provisions of the "Renton Sign Code" , also known as Chapter 19 of Title IV (Building Regulations) . -6- i (8) That no merchandise shall be stored within the dwelling or appurtenant premises except that amount and type which is reasonably required for a home hobby and not a business . (9) That the occupations listed below shall not be considered incidental and secondary to the use of a residence for dwelling purposes , because they do change the residential character thereof, and are thereby prohibited : (a) Barber and beauty shops or similar cosmetology establishments at applicant' s residential site. (b) Kennels and other boarding for pets . (c) Mechanical repair shops at applicant' s residential lot. (d) Medical offices . (10) A person shall obtain a permit for storage, handling or use of Class I flammable liquids in excess of one gallon in any dwelling or other place of human habitation. (11) Minimum rates 2-A 10 BC fire extinguisher is required. (12) Premises shall be open for inspection during normal work hours for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected, any condition which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread as per Uniform Fire Code. (13.) Must meet all Uniform Fire Code requirements for type of business being conducted. (14) Any alterations to building, either interior or exterior, shall be under permit of City of Renton Building Department. -7- ,6 SECTION V Existing subsection (G) of Section 4-2204, Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended as follows : Section 4-2204 (G) , as amended: Driveway Grades . (1) Single Family and Two Family Uses : Maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent , provided that driveways exceeding eight (8) percent shall provide slotted drains at their lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict runoff from entering the garage/residence or crossing any public sidewalk. (2) All Other Uses : Maximum driveway slope shall not exceed eight percent (8%) . The Board of Public Works may allow a driveway to exceed eight percent (8/) slopea but not more than fifteen percent (157x) slope, upon proper application in writing and for good cause shown, which shall include, but not be limited to the absence of any reasonable alternative. SECTION VI: A new Chapter 12 entitled "Excess Right-of- Way Use" , Title IX (Public Ways and Property) of Ordinance-No . 1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of-Renton" is hereby established as follows : Section 9-1201 CREATION: There are hereby created procedures for the granting of revocable permits for the temporary use of excess public right-of-way. Section 9-1202 APPLICATION: (A) Any person, partnership or corporation desirous of temporarily using and occupying unneeded and unused public right-of- way and whose property directly abuts and adjoins such public -8- t right-of-way, may apply to the Board of Public Works for the purpose of securing a revocable permit for such use. Such application shall include sufficient and specific plans as to the proposed use and any such use and occupancy shall be in compliance with all of City' s laws and ordinances . (B) Whenever application is made for the construction and maintenance of any bus shelter or similar improvement within the core area of the City, then approval thereof shall likewise be given by the City Council' s Transportation Committee. Section 9-1203 STANDARDS OF REVIEW: Prior to the issuance of any revocable permit, the Board of Public Works shall find and determine that the City has no foreseeable use or need for such excess or unused public right-of-way for the period of time of the permit. The Board shall further have the right to impose such conditions or terms as may appear reasonable under the circumstances in order to protect the public safety, welfare, general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area. The Board of Public Works shall likewise have the authority to deny the permit should it find that it is not in the public interest and will not further the public safety, welfare, general appearance and aesthetics of the subject area. Section 9-1204 FEE DETERMINED:* The Board shall determine a non-refundable fee for temporary use of excess public right-of-way as follows : (A) For single family or two-family residential uses the fee shall be in accordance with the Fee Schedule Ordinance. -9- (B) For all other uses the fee shall be equivalent to the percentage value establised in the Fee Schedule Ordinance per month of the value of the right-of-way to be utilized. Right-of-way value shall be based upon the assessed value of the land for the adjoining private property. The permittee shall annually provide the Finance Department with the current King County assessment record, which shall calculate the current permit fee. (C) All permit fees in effect at the time of adoption of this section shall remain in effect until the renewal date for calendar year 1985 , at which time the permit fees established herein shall apply. Section 9-1205 MINIMUM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS : (A) All revocable permits shall be subject to termination upon thirty (30) days written notice by the City. (B) Any permittee shall provide, prior to the issuance of any such revocable permit , sufficient public liability and property damage insurance with limits of not less than $100,000/$300 ,000 on account of public liability and not less than $50 ,000 on account of property damage. Copies of such insurance policy or policies shall be furnished unto the City with a special endorsement in favor of the City. (C) Any such permittee shall furnish unto the City an appropriate Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement as may be approved by the City Attorney and/or a performance or maintenance bond. -1;4- .1 (D) In case of any non-payment of the established fee, or failure to maintain the insurance or indemnity agreement by such user, the revocable permit shall be deemed cancelled. Section 9-1206 OTHER PROPERTY NOT SUBJECT TO PERMIT: All other public properties , excluding rights-of-way, which may be subject to rent or lease, shall remain within the jurisdiction of the Executive Department of the City, subject to final approval by the legislative body. SECTION VII: This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval and thirty (30) days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of May , 1984. Maxine E. Motor , City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of May _ . 1984. Barbara Y. Shinpoch, Mayor Approved as to form: Lat,tehce J. Wa en, City Attorney Date of Publication: May 11, 1984 (Summary Form)