HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil 03/08/2010AGENDA
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
March 8, 2010
Monday, 7 p.m.
1.CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.ROLL CALL
3.ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
4.AUDIENCE COMMENT
(Speakers must sign up prior to the Council meeting. Each speaker is allowed five minutes. The
comment period will be limited to one‐half hour. The second audience comment period later on in
the agenda is unlimited in duration.) When you are recognized by the Presiding Officer, please
walk to the podium and state your name and city of residence for the record, SPELLING YOUR LAST
NAME.
5.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are distributed to Councilmembers in advance for study and review, and the
recommended actions will be accepted in a single motion. Any item may be removed for further
discussion if requested by a Councilmember.
a. Approval of Council meeting minutes of 3/1/2010. Council concur.
b. City Clerk submits 2/9/2010 Special Election certification from King County Records and
Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1 ‐ Annexing to the King County Library System; 6,395 "for
annexation" votes and 6,342 "against annexation" votes; PASSED. Referendum #1 ‐ Revoking
Annexation by the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area; 39 "revoke annexation" votes and
nine "against revocation" votes; PASSED. Referendum #1 ‐ revoking Annexation by the Sunset
East Annexation area; six "revoke annexation" votes and one "against revocation" vote;
PASSED. Information.
c. Community and Economic Development Department recommends approval of a contract in the
amount of $98,390 with Aero‐Metric, Inc. for the aquisition of updated aerial
orthophotography.
Refer to Finance Committee.
d. Community Services Department requests approval to waive golf course green fees in the
amount of $2,900 for the Liberty High School Girls Golf team for the 2010 season.
Refer to Finance Committee.
e. Community Services Department requests approval to waive two picnic shelter fees in the
amount of $300 for the annual CROPWALK event.
Refer to Finance Committee.
f. Community Services Department recommends approval of a new addition to Title VI (Police
Regulations) of City Code, RMC 6‐30, entitled "Expulsion from City Parks." Council
concur. (See 7.a. for ordinance.)
g. Community Services Department recommends approval of a sole source contract in the amount
of $726,000 with Performance Mechanical Group for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
upgrades at the 200 Mill building; and approval of related fund expenditures.
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Refer to Finance Committee.
h. Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends approval of the 2010 Group
Health Cooperative medical coverage contracts for LEOFF I Retirees and all active employees.
Refer to Finance Committee.
i. Transportation Systems Division recommends approval of a contract in the amount of $49,608
with Fehr & Peers to evaluate options for improving S. 7th St. between Rainier Ave. S., SR 167,
and Talbot Rd. S. Council concur.
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Topics listed below were discussed in Council committees during the past week. Those topics
marked with an asterisk (*) may include legislation. Committee reports on any topics may be held
by the Chair if further review is necessary.
a. Finance Committee: Vouchers
7.RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Ordinance for first reading:
a. Add new chapter to Title VI (Police Regulations), Chapter 6‐30, entitled "Expulsion from
City Parks" (See 5.f.)
Ordinances for second and final reading:
a. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐18, Landscaping and Street Trees (1st
reading 3/1/2010)
b. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐33, Parking Standards (1st reading
3/1/2010)
c. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐32, SEPA Categorical Exemptions (1st
reading 3/1/2010)
d. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐35, Design Overlay Consolidation (1st
reading 3/1/2010)
e. Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐36, Procedure for Fees (1st reading
3/1/2010)
8.NEW BUSINESS
(Includes Council Committee agenda topics; call 425‐430‐6512 for recorded information.)
9.AUDIENCE COMMENT
10.ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
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(Preceding Council Meeting)
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
March 8, 2010
Monday, 6:00 p.m.
Fire & Emergency Services 2009 Response Time Report;
Preparation for April 5King County Library System Meeting
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Certification of 2/9/2010 Special Election Results
by King County Canvassing Board of Election
Returns
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Certification of Election Results (3)
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Executive
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Walton, City Clerk, x6502
Recommended Action:
Information Only
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ N/A Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
On March 1, 2010, certification was received by the City Clerk of the February 9, 2010 Special Election
results. The results for the three measures are as follows:
Proposition #1 - Annexing to the King County Library System
YES (Annex to the King County Library System) 6,395 50.21% PASSED
NO (Not annex to the King County Library System) 6,342 49.79%
Referendum #1 - Revoking annexation by the Honey Creek Estates Annexation area (approx. 18.2 acres)
YES (Revoke annexation and remain unincorporated King County) 39 81.25% PASSED
NO (Not revoke; be annexed to the City of Renton) 9 18.75%
Referendum #1 - Revoking annexation by the Sunset East Annexation area (approx. 15.9 acres)
YES (Revoke annexation and remain unincorporated King County) 6 85.71% PASSED
NO (Not revoke; be annexed to the City of Renton) 1 14.29%
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Information only
5b. ‐ City Clerk submits 2/9/2010 Special Election certification from King
County Records and Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1 ‐ Annexing to Page 4 of 224
5b. ‐ City Clerk submits 2/9/2010 Special Election certification from King
County Records and Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1 ‐ Annexing to Page 5 of 224
5b. ‐ City Clerk submits 2/9/2010 Special Election certification from King
County Records and Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1 ‐ Annexing to Page 6 of 224
5b. ‐ City Clerk submits 2/9/2010 Special Election certification from King
County Records and Elections as follows: Proposition No. 1 ‐ Annexing to Page 7 of 224
CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
2010 Digital Aerial Orthophotography Update
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Consultant Agreement
Scope of Work
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community and Economic Development
Staff Contact:
Bob MacOnie, x7369
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $98,390 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ $100,000 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The City’s digital orthophotography was last updated in 2006. There has been extensive development
in and around the City including areas annexed to the City over the last three years. The subject
contract is for the acquisition of updated digital orthophotographs for the City, its potential annexation
areas, and environs.
Aero-Metric, Inc. was selected from the approved 2009 Utility Systems Annual Consultant Roster. They
have been providing this service to the City since 1996.
The funds for this project are from the 2008 mapping funds allocated as a part of the Benson Hill
Annexation. They were part of the 2009 carryforward ordinance and will be included in our 2010 carry
forward ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Consultant Agreement with Aero-Metric, Inc., in the
amount of $98,390, for the acquisition of updated aerial orthophotography of the City, its potential
annexation areas, and its environs.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 4, 2010
TO:Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Alex Pietsch, Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Bob MacOnie, Technical Services Mapping Coordinator
(ext. 7369)
SUBJECT:2010 Digital Aerial Orthophotography Update
ISSUE:
Should the City procure updated digital aerial orthophotography?
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Photogrammetry Services Agreement
with Aero-Metric, Inc., in the amount of $98,390, for the production of new digital
orthophotographs covering the City, its potential annexation areas, and environs.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The City’s current digital orthophotography is from aerial photography collected in
March of 2006. The City has been contracting for such updates, on average, every three
years since 1996. Since 2006, Renton has experienced a large amount of development
throughout the City including a number of large annexations. Given the amount of time
and development since the last orthophoto update, it is time to update the City’s aerial
imagery data.
Aero-Metric, Inc. was selected from the approved 2009 Utility Systems Annual
Consultant Roster. They have been providing this service to the City since 1996 and are
very familiar with the area and have developed the DTM (Digital Terrain Model)
necessary for the orthographic correction of the City’s aerial photography. As indicated
in the scope of work they will make any needed corrections and updates to the DTM as a
part of this project. Further they also have all the data associated with the City’s
previous aerial mapping projects including the analytical aerotriangulation (A/T)
parameters. This data reduces the amount of ground control required for the new flight
as control can be transferred from previous image series where necessary to orient and
validate the A/T parameters of the new imagery.
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The funds for this project are from the 2008 mapping funds allocated as a part of the
Benson Hill Annexation and will be included in our 2010 carry forward ordinance.
CONCLUSION:
This contract will provide the City with updated digital orthophotography. There are
sufficient funds currently budgeted to cover the cost of this contract.
cc:Chip Vincent, Planning Director
File
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CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the day of February, 2010, between the CITY OF RENTON, a
municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and Aero-Metric,
Inc., hereinafter referred to as “CONSULTANT”, for providing a 2010 Digital Aerial Orthophotographic
Map of the City of Renton. Information shall be made available for use by the City of Renton Staff and
City Council.
The CITY and CONSULTANT agree as set forth below:
1.Scope of Services. The Consultant will provide all labor necessary to perform all work, which is
described in the attached Scope of Services (Exhibit A). This Agreement and Exhibit hereto
contain the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written
representation or understandings. This Agreement may only be amended by written agreement
of the parties. The scope of work may be amended as provided herein.
2.Changes in Scope of Services. The City, without invalidating the Consultant Agreement, may
order changes in the services consisting of additions, deletions or modifications, and adjust the
fee accordingly. Such changes in the work shall be authorized by written agreement signed by
the City and Consultant. If the project scope requires less time, a lower fee will be charged. If
additional work is required, the consultant will not proceed without a written change order from
the City. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remainder of the
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to serve the purposes and objectives of this
Agreement.
3.Time of Performance. The Consultant shall complete performance of the Consultant Agreement
for the items under Consultant’s control in accordance with Exhibit A. If items not under the
Consultant’s control impact the time of performance, the Consultant will notify the City.
4.Term of Consultant Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall end at completion of the
scope of work identified in Exhibit A, but no later than July 31, 2010. This Agreement may be
extended to accomplish change orders, if required, upon mutual written agreement of the City
and the Consultant.
5.Consultant Agreement Sum. The total amount of this Agreement is not to exceed the sum of
$98,390. Washington State Sales Tax is not required. The Cost Estimate provided by the
Consultant to the City specifies total cost.
6.Method of Payment. Payment by the City for services rendered will be made after a voucher or
invoice is submitted in the form specified by the City. Payment will be made within thirty (30)
days after receipt of such voucher or invoice. The City shall have the right to withhold payment
to the Consultant for any work not completed in a satisfactory manner until such time as the
Consultant modifies such work so that the same is satisfactory.
7.Record Maintenance and Work Product. The Consultant shall maintain accounts and records,
which properly reflect all direct and indirect costs expended and services provided in the
performance of this Agreement. The Consultant agrees to provide access to any records
required by the City. All originals and copies of work product, exclusive of Consultant’s
proprietary items protected by copyright such as computer programs, methodology, methods,
materials, and forms, shall belong to the City, including records, files, computer disks, magnetic
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media or material which may be produced by Consultant while performing the services.
Consultant will grant the City the right to use and copy Consultant copyright materials as an
inseparable part of the work product provided.
8.Assignment Agreement. The Consultant shall not assign any portion of this consultant
Agreement without express written consent of the City of Renton.
9.Hold Harmless. The Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, losses or liability, or any
portion thereof, including attorneys fees and costs, arising from injury or death to persons,
including injuries, sickness, disease or death of Consultant’s own employees, or damage to
property caused by a negligent act or omission of the Consultant, except for those acts caused
by or resulting from a negligent act or omission by the City and its officers, agents, employees
and volunteers. Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this agreement is
subject to RCW 4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to
persons or damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the
contractor and the city, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers, the contractor’s liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the contractor’s negligence. It is further specifically and
expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitute the contractor’s
waiver of immunity under the Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of
this indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of
this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement.
10.Insurance. The Consultant shall secure and maintain commercial liability insurance in the
amount of $1,000,000 in full force throughout the duration of this Consultant Agreement. It is
agreed that on the CONTRACTOR’s policy, the City of Renton will be named as Additional
Insured(s) on a non-contributory primary basis. A certificate of insurance and the Primary &
Non-Contributory Additional Insurance Endorsement page, properly endorsed, shall be delivered
to the City before executing the work of this agreement. Please note: The cancellation language
should read “Should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date
thereof, the issuing company will mail 45 days written notice to the certificate holder named to
the left.”
11.Independent Contractor. Any and all employees of the Consultant, while engaged in the
performance of any work or services required by the Consultant under this agreement, shall be
considered employees of the Consultant only and not of the City. The Consultant’s relation to
the City shall be at all times as an independent contractor. Any and all claims that may or might
arise under the Workman’s Compensation Act on behalf of said employees, while so engaged,
and any and all claims made by a third party as a consequence of any negligent act or omission
on the part of the Consultant’s employees, while so engaged on any of the work or services
provided to be rendered herein, shall be the sole obligation and responsibility of the Consultant.
12.Compliance with Laws. The Consultant and all of the Consultant’s employees shall perform the
services in accordance with all applicable federal, state, county and city laws, codes and
ordinances. Discrimination Prohibited: Consultant, with regard to work performed under this
agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, creed,
age, sex, the presence of any physical or sensory handicap, or sexual orientation, in the selection
and/or retention of employees, or procurement of materials or supplies.
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This agreement is entered into as of the day and year written above.
CONSULTANT CITY OF RENTON
_____________________________________________________
Aero-Metric, Inc.Denis Law, Mayor
12652 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
APPROVED AS TO FORM:ATTEST:
________________________________________________________
City Attorney Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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Exhibit A - Scope of Work
I. SCOPE OF WORK Aero-Metric
1.PHOTOGRAMMETRIC CONTROL
This project will utilize both ground and airborne GPS (AB/GPS) survey control. Aero-Metric will be responsible for
the surveying and premarking of all needed ground control points, and will subcontract these services to WHPacific.
Aero-Metric will utilize the Puget Sound Reference Network for the collection of base station GPS data during the
photo mission and will process AB/GPS photo center coordinates. All ground control and AB/GPS values will be
prepared in U.S. survey feet, Washington State Plane, North Zone NAD 83(91), and NAVD 88.
2.AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Aero-Metric will acquire aerial photography at a scale of 1"=425’. This photography will be used to update the City of
Renton's digital orthophotography database, and will also be used for the collection of 2' contours in valley areas
requiring topographic update. We will attemp to acquire the photography under overcast conditions, but will not pass
up suitable sunny weather days.
Flight Equipment
We will use our company owned and operated Cessna T210N turbocharged aircraft and our gyroscopically stabilized
Zeiss RMK TOP 15 forward motion compensation equipped camera. Our aircraft and camera system’s GPS
navigation equipment is described below.
Walker has access to nine other company owned, fully equipped aircraft with Zeiss camera systems. We have total
control over our flight operations and no subcontractors will be involved in this critical phase of your project.
GPS Navigation
All aerial photography will be flown utilizing our GPS Navigation System and camera firing software for precise flight
alignment and exposure location. These systems maximize the use of existing ground control, and provide the
highest quality, most repeatable photography.
Quality Assurance
w Altitude
w Flight lines
w Foliage
w Camera check
w Lens check
w Aircraft check
w Project synopsis
3.SCANNING
The 1"=425’ scale film negatives will be scanned at a resolution of 12.0 microns (2117 dpi) enabling production of
digital orthophotos with a final ground pixel size of 0.25'. The scanning will be performed using a LH Systems
DSW500 Digital Scanning Workstation. The scanning will be performed immediately after film processing to minimize
the potential of scratches or dust.
The scanned digital images are checked for radiometric quality during scanning, and for geometric quality during the
interior orientation process.
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Quality Assurance
w Scan Resolution Check
w Compression Check
w File Format Check
w Visual Radiometric Quality Check
w Visual Geometric Quality Check
w Visual Tonal Quality Check
w Digital Media Check
4.SOFTCOPY AEROTRIANGULATION (A/T)
AERO-METRIC utilizes Z/I Imaging’s ISAT program. The first step in our A/T process is to check the original
source materials as follows:
1.Check all materials received
2.Check digital imagery for proper resolution
3.Check AB/GPS / IMU data
4.Check ground control coordinates for proper datum and projection
5.Check proper sensor calibration certificates
After checking for all proper source materials we initiate the project set-up. This involves setting the proper
datum, projection, and both linear and angular units. Computer image paths are set along with locations for all
necessary ancillary data. The AB/GPS and IMU data is tagged with the corresponding image file name. The
Kappa angle for each flight line is then computed using the AB/GPS data.
Automatic pass point and flight line tie routines are run in ISAT. This process automatically measures pass point
and flight tie points on the entire block of imagery. Automatic blunder detection is enabled such that any point
having a residual over 10 microns is discarded. We automatically eliminate any shadow points for
measurement consideration. After all of the blunders are discarded we are left with between 30 and 50 points
per image.
A relative orientation is performed on the block and any errors are investigated and resolved. Typically,
scanned film images yield a Sigma Naught of 5, and DMC imagery will yield a Sigma Naught of 3. After the
photogrammetric measurements have been verified and we have a rigid photogrammetric block, we add the
control (both ground and AB/GPS), and perform a least squares adjustment.
Numerous runs are performed to isolate any ground control problems. After a final solution is obtained we
compare the ground coordinates of several blind QA/QC points with the solved for coordinates, to validate our
solution.
5.DTM UPDATE
Aero-Metric will use the following steps to update the City's DTM.
·Stereo operators will scan each stereo model for areas that require topographic update.
·Topographic data will be updated with sufficient detail for orthorectification purposes.
The orthophotos prepared in the course of this project will be prepared using three sets of elevation data as follows:
1) Updated existing DTM data prepared for the City of Renton during previous mapping projects
2) Additional new photogrammetrically collected data where existing data do not cover
3) PSLC existing LiDAR data only within areas obscured by vegetation and where ground elevations cannot be
accurately measured photogrammetrically.
Each of the above may be altered if topographic updates are required. Topographic updates performed for this
project may not be suitable for the generation of accurate contours.
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6.DIGITAL ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY
Aero-Metric uses the ZIImaging OrthoPRO ortho generation and mosaicking package, which uses the aerial
triangulation solution for each photo without any need to re-measure the control points.
The ortho production procedure follows:
¨Using the AT solution, the scanned images, and the combined DTM, run the ortho
rectification process on all images within the project area (all images and not every other
image). Set the output pixel size to the required resolution.
¨Using the same OrthoPRO package, run auto dodging on all ortho images to reduce
radiometric abnormalities within each image and between images. These abnormalities
may include hot spots, light-to-dark effect from one side of the image to the other, and
very light and dark areas within each image.
¨Using Bentley Microstation CAD, and ZIImaging IRASC image processing software, load
all dodged images and then visually draw the seamlines between adjacent photos and
flight lines. Design the sheet layout as required by the client,
¨Using ZI Imaging OrthoPRO package, import the seamlines and the sheet coverages
from Microstation file, and run a fully automated mosacking, color matching, and sheet
cutting.
¨Complete final visual inspection of all sheets for tonal quality, color balance and image
matching.
¨Using Adobe Photoshop software, manually clean all sheets of any localized visible
anomalies.
¨Save the ortho sheets to the final format as required by the client.
The ortho integrity check is done by comparing the horizontal positions of existing planimetric features relative to the
orthophoto. A final check is made after the digital rectification process by comparing digital orthophoto coordinates for
ground control points with the original survey values. These will agree within the one pixel range.
Limits for the generation of digital orthos is displayed on Exhibit B.
II. Deliverables
One set of natural color digital orthophoto files with 0.25' pixels (TIFF format)
The tiling boundary and file naming conventions will be supplied by the City.
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III. Project and Billing Schedule
1.PROJECT SCHEDULE
Notice to Proceed February 26, 2010
Aerial Photography March 6 – April 4, 2010
Scanning and A/T April 4 - 23, 2010
Topographic Update April 24 – May 7, 2010
Digital Orthophoto Rectification May 10 – July 9, 2010
Final Product Delivery July 12, 2010
2.BILLING SCHEDULE
Aero-Metric will invoice the City of Renton monthy. Invoicing will be on a percentage of
completion basis for Aero-Metric tasks, and as invoiced for subcontracted tasks. We anticipate
billing of approximately twenty percent of the total lump sum project fee for each month, March
through July.
IV. Project Fees
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Exhibit B
Mapping Limits and Control Locations
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Fee Waiver-High School Girls Golf Team
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Fee Waiver Form
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Kelly Beymer, Parks and Golf Course Director
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $2,900.00 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ N/A Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ N/A City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Waive green fees and driving range fees for Liberty High School Girls Golf Team for their 2010 season.
Liberty High School, although not part of the Renton School District Interlocal Agreement, has
cooperated with the recreation department when additional facilty use is necessary. The golf course
staff coordinates limited on course practice and driving range time to reduce impacts to use by the
general public. In addition, community service work is required of the golf team to assist the golf course
with repairing diviots, picking up garbage, and sanding and seeding of fairways. The estimated revenue
loss is approximately $2,900.00.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve fee waiver for Liberty High School Girls Golf team for their 2010 golf season.
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CITY OF RENTON
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FEE WAIVER OR REDUCTION REQUEST
Fee Waiver and/or Reduction requests will be submitted for approval to the City Council
via the Community Services Committee.
Name of Group:Liberty High School Girls Golf Team
Group Contact Person: Stark Porter Contact Number:425-837-4807
Address:16655 SE 136th ST. – Renton 98059 Email Address:
Date of Event:March 2010 – April 2010 Number in Party:12
Location:Maplewood Golf Course
Type of Event:High School Golf – practice and matches
Staff Contact Name/Telephone:Kelly Beymer – 430-6803
What is the total cost of the rental and applicable fees?Approx. $2,900
What is the cost of the fee waiver or reduction requested?$2,900
Describe event and explain reduction or waiver of fees:
To promote Junior Golf within the school and continued relationship between
High Schools and Community Services Recreation Dept. i.e., inter-local agreement.
In addition, staff coordinates community service involvement with approved
teams to assist the golf course with repairing divots, picking up garbage, and sanding
and seeding of fairways.
Staff Recommendation:Approve fee waiver for Liberty High School girls golf team for
their 2010 season.
Council Approval
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cc:
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Picnic shelter Fee Waiver for CROPWALK event
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits: Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Bonnie Rerecich X6624
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
REACH is requesting waiver for two shelter fees on May 2, 2010, when they host their annual CROP
Hunger WALK. In 27 years the group has raised over $110,000 to support City of Renton agencies. The
Liberty Park and Riverview shelters will serve as checkpoints for participants. The waived resident fees
equal a total of $300. This reservation will not effect any scheduled activities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve waiver of $300 picnic shelter fee for CROPWALK event based on the longevity of the event and
the positive returns to the community.
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Expulsion from City Parks Ordinance
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Ordinance
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Kelly Beymer
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ n/a Transfer Amendment: $n/a
Amount Budgeted: $ n/a Revenue Generated: $n/a
Total Project Budget: $ n/a City Share Total Project: $ n/a
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of ordinance will provide the enforcement tool for unlawful and inappropriate behavior in
Parks (def.- all parks, trails, open space areas, golf course, aquatic center, and recreation buildings). It
will provide consistency for both Community Services and Police Department staff to address unwanted
behavior and assist in preventing repeat behavior. The ordinance addresses the more egregious
conduct, levels of expulsion duration, who may issue expulsion notices, and an appeal process.
In addition, provides City of Renton park patrons the peaceful enjoyment of natural areas and
recreational opportunities.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the addition of a new chapter to Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code entitled Expulsion
From City Parks, and adopt the ordinance
5f. ‐ Community Services Department recommends approval of a new
addition to Title VI (Police Regulations) of City Code, RMC 6‐30, entitled Page 23 of 224
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
200 Mill Building Energy Efficiency Conservation
Block Grants (EECBG) Project Sole Source Contract
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper
Contract
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Community Services
Staff Contact:
Peter Renner
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 726,000 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ 728,053 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ 808,053 City Share Total Project: $
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
GVA Kidder Matthews assumes all project management responsibilites for covered leased properties in its
management agreement with the City. Beyond tenant improvement projects, this has also included capital
projects in the last five years, for example, elevator upgrades and a chiller replacement at the 200 Mill
Building.
When the City received stimulus funds through an EECBG program, one of the selected projects was a major
upgrade to the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) sytem at the 200 Mill Building that will lead
to substantial energy use reductions. Also supplementing the project was an energy performance grant from
PSE, previously accepted by the Council and authorized for expenditure against this upgrade project.
Because of the specific nature of the requirements for bidders, there were a limited number of contractors
who qualified, and only two of those submitted bids. Performance Mechanical Group submitted the lowest
bid and were chosen as the contractor by virtue of cost. However, the other bidder could not provide a non-
propietary type of Direct Digitial Control (DDC) system, and this would have prevented the City and its
agents a free choice of maintenance contractors in the future.
The City Attorney determined that this created a de facto sole source situation, so we are submitting the
Performance Mechanical Group contract for Council to consider approval. By virtue of their management
agreement, GVA Kidder Matthews signs contracts for 200 Mill as the City's Agent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a sole source contract with Performance Mechanical Group in the amount of $726,000 for HVAC
system replacement at the 200 Mill Building, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, augment previously-
approved PSE Conservation Grant Funds ($257,988) by authorizing the expenditure of EECBG funds in the
amount of $470,065, and CIP Leased Facility funds up to $80,000, for a total project budget of $808,053.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE:February 25, 2010
TO:Don Persson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
VIA:Denis Law, Mayor
FROM:Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT:Peter Renner, Facilities Director, Ext. 6605
SUBJECT:200 Mill Building Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants
(EECBG) Project Sole Source Contract Approval
Issue:
Should the Council authorize a sole source contract for an EECBG American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act project at the 200 Mill Building?
Recommendation:
Council concur to authorize a sole source contract to Performance Mechanical Group
(Performance) in the amount of $726,000 for HVAC system replacement at the 200 Mill
Building and Council augment previously-approved PSE Conservation Grant Funds
($257,988) by authorizing the expenditure of EECBG funds in the amount of $470,065,
and CIP Leased Facility funds up to $80,000, for a total project budget of $808,053.
Background:
·In 2007, an architectural, energy, code, and seismic evaluation of the 200 Mill
Building by Gensler Architects and Coffman Engineering was completed and the
results were presented to Council. The complete cost to bring the building to
modern standards and conditions exceeded the market value of the property.
·Since then, some of the building’s deficiencies have been corrected during scheduled
restroom upgrades or tenant improvements.
·The most immediate concern for the property manager, GVA Kidder Matthews
(GVA), was the building’s Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Barrington
control system. Barrington went out of business a number of years ago and there is
no support available. Contractors with the requisite expertise to manage the system
are few and far between. Furthermore, many of the controlled components of the
HVAC system were breaking frequently, with spare parts difficult to locate and
time-consuming to replace.
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Don Perrson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
Via Dennis Law, Mayor
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·Replacement of the control system with a modern Direct Digital Control (DDC)
system was indicated in the Gensler report. A significant building energy
improvement was expected.
·Project Management for all building improvements is part of GVA’s management
contract. In 2008, GVA took the initiative to bid the project using a competitive bid
process, knowing that capital funds were not available for the project, knowing that
systemic failure could occur at any time, and wanting to understand how much of
the project might be subsidized through PSE energy grants.
·The specifications for bidders included the following:
o Demonstrated capability to operate a Barrington control system.
o Previous experience with the 200 Mill Building; the entire dual-duct HVAC
system is unusually complex. DDC replacement would require the capability
to manipulate the existing Barrington system progressively as the new
system was installed so that tenants would not be unduly discomforted.
o One hour capability for tenant service calls.
·Of four qualified bidders, the only two who responded were MacDonald Miller and
Performance Mechanical Group (Performance). Both are Energy Star SSP Partners.
Performance was the lowest bidder and was chosen as the contractor.
·The DDC system that MacDonald Miller quoted is proprietary and they are not able
to provide an equivalent universal access DDC system like the one that Performance
specified. MacDonald Miller’s proprietary system would prevent the City or its agent
from using any other service company and this is not in the City’s best
long term interest.
·The limited number of qualified bidders and the inability of other bidders to provide
a non-proprietary DDC system is the basis for the sole source approval request.
·Performance was directed to enter into negotiations with PSE to determine the size
of available energy grants.
·For the DDC work, the available energy rebate was quite small. PSE indicated that a
more substantial rebate would be available if the work were to include the removal
of the dual-duct system and system commissioning. The scope of work was
increased to include these components.
·This size of the PSE grant was in discussion when the City learned that
non-competitive EECBG grants were available for qualifying projects as part of the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
·This project was clearly identified as an ideal capital project in terms of energy
savings ($70,000+ per year) and because it was “shovel-ready”.
·Eventually, Performance was able to demonstrate to PSE that the overall energy
savings for the project justified a grant of $257,988. Council accepted the grant and
authorized the use of the funds for this project on May 1, 2009.
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·To qualify for PSE Conservation Grant reimbursement, the project must be
completed by May 31, 2010.
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Don Perrson, Council President
Members of the Renton City Council
Via Dennis Law, Mayor
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·The funds committed from Fund 316 allow for the pass-through cost of a
performance bond to meet City requirements and project contingencies.
Conclusion:
Approving a sole source contract for Performance Mechanical Group will allow the
project to be completed in time to make full use of PSE Conservation Grant Funds.
cc:Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
Iwen Wang, Finance & IS Administrator
Larry Warren, City Attorney
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
Group Health Cooperative Medical Coverage
Agreement Annual Review
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Group Health Medical Coverage Contract Changes
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Human Resources
Staff Contact:
Brian Sandler
Recommended Action:
Refer to Finance Committee
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ 187,816 Transfer Amendment: $N/A
Amount Budgeted: $ 187,816 Revenue Generated: $N/A
Total Project Budget: $ 187,816 City Share Total Project: $ N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Council approval is needed for annual renewal of Group Health Contract No. 0057500 and Contract No.
4057500 for LEOFF 1 Retirees, Contract No. 0390400 for LEOFF 1 Active, and Contract No. 1162600 for
all active employees. Funding has been previously approved by Council in the 2010 Budget. The
revisions are applicable to all three of the renewal contracts. As in prior years Group Health does not
send confirming contracts for signature until after the first of the year. The City Attorney's Office has
reviewed and approved the 2010 contracts. The self insurance coverage meets the City's Risk
Management requirements. Complete copies of the contract are available for review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the annual Group Health Cooperative Medical contracts and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign.
5h. ‐ Human Resources and Risk Management Department recommends
approval of the 2010 Group Health Cooperative medical coverage Page 51 of 224
GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE
COPAY
CONTRACT REVISIONS
Effective January 1, 2010
(Created 5/4/09; Revised 6/18/09)
This is the most current list of revisions, but this list is subject to change at any time.
CONTRACT
LANGUAGE/BENEFIT CHANGE-EXPLANATION
.Accessing Care
Allowances Schedule
Enrollment and Eligibility
Members willjto longer have a personal physician assigned to them
if they do not select one at the time of enrollment
A clarification has been made to state thai care received at urgent
care facilities (within our service area) other- than GHC medical
centers, GHCurgent care clinics or GI1Cproviders' offices is only
covered for Emergency sen'ices, subject to the applicable Emergency
cost share.
Allergy serums will now be administered as a standard medical benefit
and are subject to the office visit cost shares rather than at the
prescription drag cost share.
The benefit period allowance under chemical dependency services has
been removed in .accordance with federal law. All services will be
covered the same as any other service. A clarification has also been
made to state that residential treatment is Covered,
Diabetic supplies include a clarification tfiai they are not subject to
the benefit limits that may apply to Devices, Equipment and Supplies
or Drugs — Outpatient
Mental health services will now be covered the same as any other
service- in'accordance with federal law. No day or visit limits will
apply.
In accordance with Washington law, the organ transplant maximum
will be $350,000 and the wait period will be credited for creditable
coverage received preceding coverage under GHC.
In accordance with Washington law, state-registered domestic partners
will now be covered the same as spouses.
In accordance with Washington law, the special enrollment provision
has been modified to include the following qualifying event: applicable
federal or state law or regulation otherwise provides for special
enrollment.
Organ Transplants
Chemical Dependency
In accordance with Washington law, the wait period will be credited
for creditable coverage received preceding coverage under GHC.
The benefit period and benefit period allowance provisions under
chemical dependency services have been removed in accordance widi
federal law. A clarification has also been made to state tliat
residential treatment is covered.
GHC (6/18/09)
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Mental Health Services
Urgent Care
.Exclusions
Appeals
Definitions
Mental health services will now be covered the same as any other
service in accordance with federal law. No day or visit limits will
apply. Partial hospitalization references have been removed from the
inpatient services section since these services can be provided on both
an inpatient and outpatient basis.
A clarification has been made to state that care received at urgent care
facilities (within our service area) other than GHC medical centers,
GHC urgent care clinics or GHC providers' offices is only covered for
Emergency services, subject to the applicable Emergency cost share.
A clarification has been made to the pre-existing condition exclusion
by our Legal Department to reflect more detailed information
concerning Washington state and federal law. -
The address for the Member Appeals Department has been updated.
A definition for Residential Treatment has been added to define
facility-based treatment, which includes twenty-four (24) hours per
day, seven (7) days per week rehabilitation. Residential treatment
services are provided in a facility specifically licensed in the state
where it practizes as a residential treatment center. Residential
treatment centers provide active treatment of patients in a controlled
environment requiring at least weekly physician visits and offering
treatment by a multi-disciplinary team of licensed professionals.
GHC(6/IS/0§)
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CITY OF RENTON COUNCIL AGENDA BILL
Subject/Title:
South 7th Street Corridor Study -- Rainier
Avenue South to Talbot Road South Consultant
Agreement with Fehr & Peers
Meeting:
Regular Council - 08 Mar 2010
Exhibits:
Issue Paper with Contract and Scope
Submitting Data: Dept/Div/Board:
Public Works
Staff Contact:
Jim Seitz, Planning & Programming Supervisor,
extension 7245
Recommended Action:
Council Concur
Fiscal Impact:
Expenditure Required: $ $49,608.00 Transfer Amendment: $
Amount Budgeted: $ $125,000.00 Revenue Generated: $
Total Project Budget: $ $49,608.00 City Share Total Project: $ $49,608.00
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
This study and pre-design work will evaluate options for improving South 7th Street between Rainier
Avenue South (SR 167) and Talbot Road South and assist the City to select a preferred alternative before
design work is initiated. Fehr & Peers will study the South 7th Street corridor including a section of
Talbot Road South between South 7th Street and south of South Grady Way.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the consultant agreement between Fehr & Peers and the City
of Renton for a corridor study and pre-design work along South 7th Street from Rainier Avenue South to
Talbot Rd S.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TITLE VI
(POLICE REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", BY ADDING A
NEW CHAPTER 30, ENTITLED "EXPULSION FROM CITY PARKS", TO AUTHORIZE
ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION OF PARK USE BY INDIVIDUALS WHO VIOLATE
LAWS AND PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE PARKS; AUTHORIZE
HEARINGS ON THOSE SUSPENSIONS; DEFINE THE CRIME OF TRESPASS IN
PARKS; AND ESTABLISH THE PENALTY THEREFOR.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton currently operates and maintains thirty-one (31) parks,
nine (9) trails, eleven (11) open space areas, one (1) golf course, one (1) aquatic center, and
sixteen (16) recreation buildings (hereinafter, collectively, "Parks"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton Community Services is a nationally accredited agency; and
WHEREAS, the City's Parks, represent 80% of its public lands; and
WHEREAS, unlawful and inappropriate behavior in the City's Parks diminishes these
precious assets and deprives citizens of the full use and enjoyment of the natural beauty,
recreational opportunities and peaceful repose that parks are intended to preserve in an urban
setting; and
WHEREAS, in addition to more serious criminal acts that threaten personal injury and
property damage, a wide range of prohibited or disorderly behavior can transform a Park into
an unwelcoming, unattractive and ultimately unsafe public space requiring increased
expenditures for public safety and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has had to increase law enforcement activity in its Parks
to combat violence, drug dealing, and sexual activity; and
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WHEREAS, the laws and Park Rules and Regulations (hereinafter "Park Rules") that are
intended to preserve and protect the Parks for the benefit of all are effective only if those who
use the Parks obey them. The current criminal and civil penalties for violating the law are
frequently inadequate alone to deter illegal behavior, prevent its recurrence or provide for the
removal of the offender from the Park; and
WHEREAS, compliance with the law and Park Rules, will be enhanced by the immediate
administrative sanction of expelling from the City's Parks those who violate the law or Park
Rules, and for repeat offenders and for more serious offenses, expulsion for an extended period
of time will provide a necessary additional remedy to protect the Parks; and
WHEREAS, due to the geographic proximity of Parks, the similarity of some Park
functions and the potential displacement of illegal behavior from one Park to another, it is
necessary to provide for expulsion from all Parks when expulsion from one Park is warranted;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Title VI, Police Regulations, of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add a new
chapter, 30, entitled "Expulsion From City Parks", to read as follows:
CHAPTER 30
EXPULSION FROM CITY PARKS
SECTION:
6-30-1
6-30-2
6-30-3
6-30-4
Definitions
Expulsion Notices
Administrative Appeal
Administrative Hearing
6-30-5 Trespass in Parks - Definition - Punishment
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6-30-1 DEFINITIONS:
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this Section
shall apply throughout this Chapter:
A. Good Cause to Believe means: facts and circumstances within the issuer's
knowledge that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the person to
be expelled has violated a park rule or regulation, or has violated a city or state
law.
B. Park shall include: The parks, trails, open space areas, golf course, and
recreation buildings owned, operated, and/or maintained by the City of Renton.
C. Director shall include: The Facilities Director, Parks and Golf Course
Director, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director, and Recreation
Director.
D. Sexual Act is: Any act of Indecent Exposure as that term is defined in
RCW 9A.88.010, as now or hereafter amended; any Lewd Act as that term is
defined in RMC 6-18-18 as now or hereafter amended, OR any Sexual Conduct as
that term is defined in RCW 16.52.205(8)(b), as now or hereafter amended.
E. Open Space is: A non-developed physical area, including but not limited
to natural areas and wetlands, that provides visual relief from the built
environment for environmental, scenic, or recreational purposes.
6-30-2 EXPULSION NOTICES:
A. The Director or his or her designee (hereinafter "Park Official") or police
officer may order the expulsion of any person from all Parks for a period up to
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one (1) year if the Park Official or police officer has good cause to believe such
person, while in any Park:
1. Has been expelled from a Park two (2) or more times in any 30-day
period;
2. Has been expelled from a Park three (3) or more times in any 90-day
period;
3. Committed an assault upon another person;
4. Sold or used alcohol;
5. Sold, possessed or used illegal drugs;
6. Brandished or used any weapon;
7. Committed a sexual act, as that term is defined herein;
8. Committed a theft that may be punished as a Class A felony as
defined in RCW 9A.56.030 or a Class B felony as defined in RCW 9A.56.040; or
9. Caused damage, including graffiti, to any park property.
B. The Park Official or any police officer may order the expulsion of any
person from all Parks for a period up to seven (7) days when he or she has good
cause to believe that said person has violated any Park Rule or Regulation or any
city or state law, other than the violations identified in RMC 6-30-2A, above.
C. The expulsion notice shall:
1. Be in writing and signed by the individual issuing it;
2. Contain the date of issuance, the violation that the person is alleged
to have committed, and a citation to the code, statute, or park rule violated;
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3. Specify the length and places of expulsion;
4. Set out the method for appealing the notice; and
5. Prominently display a warning of the consequences for failure to
comply with the notice.
E. The person being expelled need not be charged, tried, or convicted of any
crime or be issued an infraction or have an infraction found committed in order
for an expulsion notice to be issued or effective.
6-30-3 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL:
A. A person receiving an expulsion notice for an expulsion of seven (7) days,
or longer, may file an appeal to have the expulsion notice rescinded or the
duration of the expulsion shortened.
B. The appeal must be in writing, provide the appellant's current address,
and shall be accompanied by a copy of the expulsion notice that is being
appealed.
C. The written notice of appeal must be sent to the Community Services
Administrator, postmarked no later than seven (7) calendar days after the
issuance of the expulsion notice.
D. The expulsion shall remain in effect during the pendency of any
administrative or judicial proceeding.
E. This chapter shall be enforced so as to emphasize voluntary compliance
with laws and Park Rules, and so that inadvertent minor violations of Park Rules
and Regulations can be corrected without resort to an expulsion notice.
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6-30-4 ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING:
A. The Community Services Administrator or his or her designee
(hereinafter "Hearing Official") shall:
1. Notify the appellant of the hearing date, time, and location;
2. Conduct a hearing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the
notice of appeal; and
3. Issue a ruling upholding, rescinding, or shortening the duration of the
expulsion no later than five (5) business days after the hearing.
B. The Hearing Official shall consider a sworn report or a declaration under
penalty of perjury as authorized by RCW 9A.72.085, written by the individual
who issued the expulsion notice, without further evidentiary foundation. This
evidence creates a rebuttable presumption that the violation occurred and the
burden thereafter rests with the appellant to overcome the presumption.
C. The Hearing Official shall consider the expulsion notice and may consider
any written or oral sworn testimony of the appellant or witnesses, as well as
pictorial or demonstrative evidence offered by the appellant that the Hearing
Official considers relevant and trustworthy. The Hearing Official may consider
information that would not be admissible under the evidence rules in a court of
law.
D. The Hearing Official may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses
and the production of documents, and shall administer individual oaths to
witnesses. The Hearing Official shall not issue a subpoena for the attendance of a
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witness at the request of the appellant unless the request is accompanied by the
fee required by RCW 5.56.010 for a witness in district court. The appellant shall
be responsible for serving any subpoena issued at the appellant's request.
E. If, after the hearing, the Hearing Official is persuaded on a "more
probable than not" basis that the violation did occur, the expulsion notice shall
be upheld. Upon a satisfactory showing by appellant that he or she understands
his or her violation and will not repeat the violation, the Hearing Official may
shorten the duration of the expulsion. If, however, the violation is not proved on
a "more probable than not" basis, then the Hearing Official shall rescind the
expulsion. If the Hearing Official rescinds an expulsion, the expulsion shall not be
considered a prior expulsion for purposes of RMC 6-30-2A, above.
F. The decision of the Hearing Official is final.
G. No determination of facts made by the Hearing Official under this
section shall have any collateral estoppel effect on a subsequent criminal
prosecution or civil proceeding and shall not preclude litigation of those same
facts in a subsequent criminal prosecution or civil proceeding.
H. In no event will the Hearing Official be a person who is subordinate to the person
who issued the expulsion notice.
6-30-5 TRESPASS IN PARKS - DEFINITION - PENALTIES:
A. It is unlawful for any person to:
1. Enter or remain in any Park during the period covered by an expulsion
notice pursuant to RMC 6-30-2, above; or
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2. Enter, remain in, or be present within the premises of a Park during
hours that the Park is not open to the public.
B. It is not a defense to the crime of trespass in parks:
1. That the underlying expulsion issued pursuant to this chapter is on
appeal when the expelled person was apprehended, charged, or tried under this
section; nor
2. That the expelled person entered or remained in the Park pursuant to
a permit that was issued either before or after the date of the expulsion notice.
C. Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine in any sum not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety
(90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTION II. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, be declared unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be preempted by state
or federal law or regulation, such decision or preemption shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances.
SECTION III. This ordinance is effective upon its passage, approval and thirty (30) days
after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Denis Law, Mayor
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 8, PERMITS - GENERAL
AND APPEALS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO.
4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON", TO UPDATE GENERAL LANDSCAPING STANDARDS. £) | f
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policy recognizes landscaping as a key element
within the City that can be used to create distinctive character for development,
neighborhoods, and streets; and
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policy supports the landscaping of pervious
areas, setbacks, and abutting right-of-ways; and
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policy promotes reducing negative impacts on
surrounding less intensive uses through landscape buffers; and
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policy promotes retention of existing vegetation
and trees in developments; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the Renton Comprehensive Plan, as
amended;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Landscaping subsection of subsection 4-2-110A, Development
Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of
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Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment A.
SECTION II. The Sidewalks, Pathways, and Pedestrian Easements subsection of
subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and
Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment B.
SECTION III. The Landscaping and Screening subsection of subsection 4-2-110C,
Development Standards for Residential Manufactured Home Park Zoning Designation, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to change the title to "Landscaping", and to read as shown in Attachment C.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-2-110D.21 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
21. Reserved.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-110D.22 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
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Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
22. Reserved.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-110D.25 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
25. Reserved.
SECTION VII. The Landscaping subsection of subsection 4-2-120A, Development
Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown in
Attachment D.
SECTION VIM. The row labeled General in the CA zone column of the Parking
subsection of subsection 4-2-120A, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
See RMC 10-10-13 and RMC 4-4-080.
SECTION IX. The On-site Landscaping subsection of subsection 4-2-120B,
Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts -
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Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change
the title to "Landscaping", and to read as shown in Attachment E.
SECTION X. The Setbacks subsection of subsection 4-2-120E, Development Standards
for Commercial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of
Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances
of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to delete subsections "Minimum On-
Site Landscape Width - Along the Street Frontage" and "Minimum On-Site Landscape Width
Required Along the Street Frontage When a Commercial Lot is Adjacent to Property Zoned R-1,
R-4, R-8, R-10, R-14 or RM", for both the UC-N1 and UC-N2 zones, as shown in Attachment F.
SECTION XI. Subsection 4-2-120E, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to add a new subsection titled Landscaping, located between
the subsections titled Setbacks and Height, to read as shown in Attachment G.
SECTION XII. The Landscaping subsection of subsection 4-2-130A, Development
Standards for Industrial Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and
Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown in
Attachment H.
SECTION XIII. Section 4-4-070, Landscaping, of Chapter 4, City-wide Property
Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4-4-070 LANDSCAPING:
A. PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The purpose of these landscape requirements is to establish consistent and
comprehensive landscape provisions to preserve and enhance the landscape
character of the City; to improve the aesthetic quality of the built environment;
to minimize erosion and reduce the impacts of development on natural areas
within the City and on storm drainage systems and water resources in particular;
to protect existing street trees; to provide shade, reduce noise and glare, and
establish a healthier environment; to provide transitions between various land
uses; improve and soften the appearance of parking areas; to ensure plant
establishment and survival; to increase privacy and protection from visual or
physical intrusion, and to maintain and protect property values, and generally
enhance the overall image and appearance of the City and quality of life for its
citizens.
It is not the intent of these regulations that rigid and inflexible design
standards be imposed, but rather that minimum standards be set. It is expected
that accepted horticultural practices and landscape architectural principles will
be applied by design professionals.
B. APPLICABILITY:
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1. The requirements of this Section shall apply to the entire site and/or all
parking areas in any of the following cases:
a. All subdivision including short plats; or
b. All new buildings; or
c. Additions to existing buildings that increase the gross square footage of
the building by greater than one third; or
d. Conversion of vacant land (e.g., to parking or storage lots); or
e. Conversion of a residential use to a non-residential use; or
f. Other changes in the use of a property or remodel of a structure that
requires improvements equal to or greater than fifty percent (50%) of the
assessed property valuation.
C. EXEMPTIONS:
1. CD Zone: All development in the CD zone is exempt from all but the
maintenance of any existing landscaping and street tree requirements of this
section.
2. The following uses are exempt from all but the maintenance and street
tree requirements of this section:
a. Single Family Building Permits: Single family residential building
permits, when not a part of a new subdivision; *N
b. Residential Subdivisions: Those yards not abutting a public street or
private street or shared driveway are exempt from landscape regulations;
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c. Vehicle Sales Parking: Non-perimeter portions of vehicle sales display
areas are exempt;
d. Storage Lots: Non-perimeter portions of storage lots, see RMC 4-4-120;
and
e. Those alterations or small additions determined by the Administrator rV
of the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee not to
warrant improvements to the entire site.
D. PLANS REQUIRED AND TIMING FOR PLANS SUBMITTAL:
Conceptual as well as detailed landscaping plans are required for all non-
exempt development. Specific submittal requirements shall be as indicated in
RMC 4-8-120, Submittal Requirements. The conceptual plans must be submitted
at the time of land use permit application. Detailed landscape plans must be
approved prior to issuance of a building permit or for subdivisions, prior to street
or utility construction permit issuance.
E. AUTHORITY:
All plans and landscaping required by this section are subject to approval by
the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development
or designee.
F. AREAS REQUIRED TO BE LANDSCAPED:
1. Street Frontage Landscaping Required: Ten feet (10') of on-site
landscaping is required along all public street frontages, with the exception of
areas for required walkways and driveways and those zones with building
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setbacks less than ten feet (10'). In those cases, ten feet (10') of landscaping shall
be required where buildings are not located.
2. Street Trees and Landscaping Required Within the Right-of-Way on
Public Streets: Minimum planting strip widths between the curb and sidewalk
are established according to the street development standards of RMC 4-6-060.
Street trees and, at a minimum, groundcover per 4-4-070L3, are to be located in
this area when present. Spacing standards shall be as stipulated by the
Department of Community and Economic Development, provided there shall be
a minimum of one (1) street tree planted per address. Any additional
undeveloped right-of-way areas shall be landscaped unless otherwise
determined by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee. Refer to the City's Approved Tree List and
spacing standards available through the Department of Community and
Economic Development and on the City website.
3. Front Yard Trees Required When Street Trees Are Not Located Within
the Right-of-way Abutting a Front Yard: Where there is insufficient right-of-way
space or no public frontage, street trees are required in the front yard subject to
approval of the Department of Community and Economic Development
Administrator or designee. Front yard trees are not required in the RC and R-1
zones. A minimum of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to
final inspection.
4. Projects Abutting Less Intensive Zones or Uses:
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a. Non-residential Development in a Residential Zone: A fifteen feet
(15') wide partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier; or ten feet (10')
wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier is required along common
property lines.
b. When a Residential Multi-family Zone or Use is Abutting a Less
Intense Residential Zone: A fifteen feet (15') wide partially sight-obscuring
landscaped visual barrier; or ten feet (10') wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped
visual barrier is required along the common property line.
c. When a Commercial Zoned Lot or Use is Abutting a Residential
Zone: A fifteen feet (15') wide partially sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier;
or ten feet (10') wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual barrier is required
along the common property line.
d. When an Industrial Zoned Lot or Use is Abutting a Residential or
Commercial Zone: A fifteen feet (15') wide partially sight-obscuring landscaped
visual barrier; or ten feet (10') wide fully sight-obscuring landscaped visual
barrier is required along the common property line.
5. Pervious Areas to be Landscaped: Pervious areas, with the exception of
critical areas, shall have landscape treatment. Landscaping may include
hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant
containers, etc.
6. Parking Lots: Vehicle parking lots shall meet minimum landscape
standards in this section.
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a. Perimeter Landscaping: All parking lots shall have perimeter
landscaping. See Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping section in 4-4-070H.
b. Minimum Amounts of Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: Surface
parking lots with more than fourteen (14) stalls shall be landscaped as follows:
Total Number
of Parking
Stalls
15 to 50
51 to 99
100 or more
Minimum
Landscape Area
15 sf/parking
space
25 sf/parking
space
35 sf/parking
space
Optional Layout Patterns:
^ 5' -Jft'Jf-
Shrubs "^' sT^lSjf^
Wheel stop
Parking stall area with ground cover overhung by car
Landscape islands interior to the parking area
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Perimeter Landscaping
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Interior Landscaping
d. Perimeter and Interior Landscaping: Perimeter landscaping may
not substitute for interior landscaping.
e. Exception for Existing Parking Lots: Where compliance would
result in the loss of existing required parking spaces, the landscaping provisions
shall prevail and the required parking minimum amount may be reduced without
the requirement of a parking code modification.
7. Minimum Freeway Frontage Landscaping: For properties abutting a
freeway, ten feet (10') of landscaping from the right-of-way line is required.
8. Properties within Urban Separators are subject to landscaping
requirements of RMC 4-3-110E in addition to the requirements of this section.
G. GENERAL LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Compliance Required: Landscaping and screening required by this
section must comply with all of the provisions of this section. The landscaping
standards are minimums; higher standards can be substituted as long as fencing
and vegetation do not exceed height limits specified in RMC 4-4-040. Crime
prevention and safety should be considered in landscape design.
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2. Protection of Street Trees: It shall be unlawful for any person, without
prior written approval of the City to remove, destroy, cut, break, or injure any
street tree that is planted or growing in or upon any street right-of-way.
3. Retention of Existing Landscaping and Existing Trees Encouraged:
Where possible, existing trees, rock outcroppings, and mature ornamental
landscaping shall be preserved and incorporated in the landscape layout and can
be counted towards required landscaping. Development or redevelopment of
properties shall retain existing trees when possible and minimize the impact of
tree loss during development per RMC 4-4-130 Tree Retention and Land Clearing
Regulations.
4. Calculation of Required Plantings: Some required landscaping areas
require a minimum amount of plantings per square feet of area. If the
calculation of the number of plantings results in a fraction of 0.5 or greater, the
applicant shall round up to the next whole number. If the calculation of the
number of plantings results in a fraction of 0.4 or less, the applicant shall round
down to the next whole number.
5. Avoidance of Hazards: All landscaping shall be planned in consideration
of the public health, safety, and welfare.
a. Landscaping shall not intrude within the clear vision areas at
driveways and street intersections;
b. Trees planted near overhead power lines shall be species that will
comply with utility purveyor clearance requirements;
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c. Landscaping shall not obscure fire hydrants or access for
emergency response vehicles; and
d. Landscaping in a parking lot shall not conflict with the safety of
those using a parking lot, adjacent sidewalks, or with traffic safety.
H. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED LANDSCAPING TYPES:
1. Street Frontage Landscaping Buffer: Such landscaping shall include a
mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover as approved by the Department of
Community and Economic Development.
2. Partially Sight-obscuring Landscaped Visual Barrier: Such landscaping or
landscape plus fencing shall be, at minimum, six feet (6') high at maturity and at
least fifty percent (50%) sight-obscuring.
3. Fully Sight-obscuring Landscaped Visual Barrier: Such landscaping or
landscape plus fencing shall be, at minimum, six feet (6') high at maturity and
one hundred percent (100%) sight-obscuring.
4. Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping: Such landscaping shall be at least ten
feet (10') in width as measured from the street right-of-way. Standards for
planting shall be as follows:
a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh)
for multi-family, commercial, and industrial uses at an average minimum rate of
one tree per thirty (30) lineal feet of street frontage.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of
landscaped area. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be deciduous.
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c. Ground cover in sufficient quantities to provide at least ninety
percent (90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3) years of
installation.
5. Interior Parking Lot Landscaping: Landscaping is required in parking lots
in the amounts stipulated in 4-4-070F. Any interior parking lot landscaping area
shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in width. Landscaping shall be dispersed
throughout the parking area and shall include a mixture of trees, shrubs, and
groundcover as follows:
a. Trees shall be two inches (2") in diameter at breast height (dbh)
for multi-family, commercial, and industrial uses. At least one (1) tree for every
six (6) parking spaces within the lot interior shall be planted.
b. Shrubs at the minimum rate of one per twenty (20) square feet of
landscaped area shall be planted. Up to fifty percent (50%) of shrubs may be
deciduous.
c. Ground cover shall be planted in sufficient quantities to provide at
least ninety percent (90%) coverage of the landscaped area within three (3)
years of installation.
d. There shall be no more than fifty feet (50') between parking stalls
and an interior parking lot landscape area.
I. IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Irrigation and Automatic Controller:
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a. A permanent built-in irrigation system with an automatic
controller shall be installed, used, and maintained in working order in all
landscaped areas of industrial, commercial, and multi-family development, and
landscaped common areas in single family subdivisions.
b. The irrigation system shall provide full water coverage of the
planted areas as specified in the plan.
c. The irrigation system maintenance program shall include
scheduled procedures for winterization.
2. Exceptions for Drought Tolerant Plants: Landscape plans featuring one
hundred percent (100%) drought-tolerant plants or landscaping already
established without irrigation systems are exempt from installation of a
permanent irrigation system, but drought tolerant proposals must provide
supplemental moisture by means of a City-approved temporary irrigation system
for a period not less than two (2) years. The Department of Community and
Economic Development Administrator or designee shall have the option of
conditioning the approval (i.e. requiring a screening fence, etc.). An inspection
will be required one (1) year after final inspection to ensure that the landscaping
has become established. An inspection fee, paid at the time of permit
application, will be required and the fee amount will be determined by the
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee.
J. SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
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Soil shall be prepared for landscape installation according to industry
standards to be conducive to the healthy growth of new plants. Topsoil shall be
rich in organic material or amended to be so. Clay soil is not acceptable and must
be removed from landscape areas if naturally present on site.
K. DRAINAGE:
All landscape areas shall have adequate drainage, either through natural
percolation or by means of an installed drainage system.
L PLANT MATERIALS:
1. General: All plants specified shall be adaptable to the site conditions (sun
exposure, cold hardiness, moisture requirements, soil type, soil pH, etc.). In
addition:
a. All plant material shall meet the most recent American Standards
for Nursery Plant Stock (ANSI Z60.1).
b. Caution should be used so as to avoid introducing highly invasive
plants into the City landscape.
c. When berms are incorporated into the landscape design, they
shall not exceed slopes of 3:1 for lawn areas or 2:1 for other plant material.
2. Ground Cover is Required:
a. All of the landscaped area that is not planted with trees and
shrubs or covered with a tree grate must be planted in ground cover plants,
which may include grasses. Mulch must be confined to areas underneath plants
and is not a substitute for ground cover plants.
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b. Size and Spacing: Ground cover plants, other than grasses, must
be at least the four-inch pot size. Area planted in ground cover plants, other than
grass seed or sod, must be planted in triangular spacing as depicted below.
Ground cover plants must be planted at a density that will cover the entire area
within three (3) years.
3. Shrubs: All shrubs must be of sufficient size and number to meet the
required standards within three (3) years of planting. Shrubs must be at least a
two gallon container size at planting. Shrubs shall be in beds that include a layer
of mulch at least two inches (2") in depth.
4. Trees:
a. Approved Tree Species: The Department of Community and
Economic Development can provide an Approved Tree List. The list is available -|\
on the City website.
b. Planting Size: Broadleaf trees at the time of planting must be fully
branched and no smaller than one and one-half inches (1.5") in diameter at
breast height (dbh). Broadleaf trees planted in residential zones must be a
minimum of one and one-half inches (1.5") in diameter (dbh). Broadleaf trees
planted in all other zones must be a minimum of two inches (2") in diameter
(dbh). Conifer trees at the time of planting must be fully branched and a
minimum of six feet (6') in height.
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c. Mulch: Except for trees with a tree grate, trees shall include a
mulch ring that has a depth of at least two inches (2") and is at least two feet (2')
in radius around the tree.
5. Prohibited Plant Materials: Plants listed as a nuisance or prohibited by
King County are prohibited in required landscaped areas.
M. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION:
1. Timing: All approved landscaping shall be installed before the issuance of
an occupancy permit, or for single family dwellings, prior to final inspection.
2. Slopes: Stripping of vegetative slopes where harmful erosion and runoff
will occur shall be prohibited. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be developed
and maintained to control against erosion. This control may consist of effective
planting. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or other devices or
methods shall be employed to control erosion and sediment, provide safety and
control the rate of water runoff. The protection for the slopes shall be initiated
upon completion of grading and fully installed within thirty (30) days of grading
completion and prior to a request for final project approval.
N. DEFERRAL OF LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS:
Deferral of landscape installation may be requested pursuant to RMC 4-9-
060C, Deferral of Improvement Installation Procedures, if seasonal planting
difficulties arise or the project is impacted by a pending or existing public works
project.
O. LANDSCAPE PLAN REVISIONS:
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To alter an approved landscape plan, changes shall be submitted to and
approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee. The plans may be approved, denied, or returned to
the applicant with suggestions for changes that would make them acceptable.
The request must be accompanied by the following:
1. Copy of original, approved landscape plan.
2. An amendment plan meeting requirements of RMC 4-8-120D.12,
Landscaping Plan, Detailed.
3. Narrative describing and justifying proposed changes.
4. Modified tree retention and land clearing plan for any protected trees
proposed to be removed in accordance with RMC 4-4-130, Tree Retention and
Land Clearing Regulations.
P. MAINTENANCE:
1. Maintenance Required: Landscaping required by this Section shall be
maintained by the owner and/or designee and shall be subject to periodic
inspection by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Plantings are to be maintained in a healthy, growing condition and those dead or
dying shall be replaced. Property owners shall keep the planting areas
reasonably free of weeds and litter.
2. Failure to Maintain Landscaping: The Department of Community and
Economic Development is authorized to notify the owner and/or designee that
any required landscaping is not being adequately maintained and the specific
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nature of the failure to maintain. The Department shall send the property owner
and/or designee written notice, specifying what corrections shall be made.
Q. DAMAGED LANDSCAPING:
Upon request of the City, any landscaping required by City regulations that is
damaged must be replaced with like or better landscaping as determined by the
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee.
R. VARIANCES:
To deviate from provisions of this section, a variance must be submitted and
approved pursuant 4-9-250B.5.
SECTION XIV. Table 4-8-120A, Public Works Permit Submittal Requirements, of
Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended as shown on Attachment I.
SECTION XV. The legend of Table 4-8-120B, Building Section Permit Submittal
Requirements, of Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to add a new note, r, to the legend, to read as follows:
r. For non-exempted projects: Trees only required for those properties where
street trees in the right-of-way have not been planted, except for the RC and R-1
zones, where two trees shall be planted in the front yard.
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SECTION XVI. Table 4-8-120B, Building Section Permit Submittal Requirements, of
Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to add "4(r)" to the submittal requirement titled "Landscape Plan, Detailed", for the
Type of Application/Permit titled "Single Family/Duplex New or Additions", to reflect the
number of plans to be submitted and the applicable note.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-8-120C, Land Use Permit Submittal Requirements, of
Chapter 8, Permits - General and Appeals, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to add "5" to the submittal requirement titled "Landscape Plan, Detailed", for the
Type of Application/Permit titled "Mobile Home Park, Final", to reflect the number of plans to
be submitted and the applicable note.
SECTION XVIII. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five
(5) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of. ., 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
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Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Attachment A
4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
LANDSCAPING
General: See RMC 4-4-070
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Attachment B
4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
SIDEWALKS, PATHWAYS, AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENTS
General
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1. Sidewalks shall be provided throughout the neighborhood. The sidewalk may disconnect from the road, provided it continues in
a logical route throughout the development.
2. Front yards shall have entry walks that are a minimum width of 3 feet and a maximum width of 4 feet.
3. Pathways shall be used to connect common parks, green areas, and pocket parks to residential access streets, limited residential
access streets, or other pedestrian connections. They may be used to provide access to homes and common open space. They
shall be a minimum 3 ft in width and made of paved asphalt, concrete, or porous material such as: porous paving stones, crushed
gravel with soil stabilizers, or paving blocks with planted joints. Sidewalks or pathways for parks and green spaces shall be
located at the edge of the common space to allow a larger usable green and easy access to homes.
4. Pedestrian Easement Plantings: Shall be planted with plants and trees. Trees are required along all pedestrian easements to
provide shade and spaced 20 feet on center. Shrubs shall be planted in at least 15 percent of the easement and shall be spaced
no further than 36 inches on center.
5. For all homes that do not front on a residential access street, limited residential access street, a park, or a common green:
pedestrian entry easements that are at least 15 ft wide plus a 5 ft sidewalk shall be provided.
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Attachment C
4-2-llOC, Development Standards for Residential Manufactured Home Park Zoning Designation
NEW PARK
Development or Redevelopment
INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURED
HOME SPACES
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4-2-120A, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations
Attachment D
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4-2-120B, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations
Attachment E
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Attachment F
4-2-120E, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations
SETBACKS
Minimum Front Yard510
Maximum Front Yard5
Minimum Side Yard Along a
Street510
Maximum Side Yard Along a
Street510
Minimum Rear Yard S,10
Minimum Side Yard510
Clear Vision Area
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In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height
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RMC 4-11-030.
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4-2-120E, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations
Attachment G
LANDSCAPING
General
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See RMC 4-4-070.
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See RMC 4-4-070.
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4-2-130A, Development Standards for Industrial Zoning Designations
Attachment H
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LANDSCAPING
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ORDINANCE NO.
Table 4-8-120A, Public Works Permit Submittal Requirements
Attachment
TABLE 4-8-120A
PUBLIC WORKS
APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
TYPE OF
APPLICATION/PERMIT
Closure Permit Application Form
Construction Permit Application Form
Construction Mitigation Description
Drainage Plans
Drainage Report
Erosion Control Plan (Temporary)
Geotechnical Report
Grading Plans
Utility
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Hazardous Materials Management Statement
Landscape Plan, Detailed
Neighborhood Detail Map
Operating Permit Application
Roadway Construction Plans
Source Statement, Fill Material
Stream or Lake Study
Street Lighting Plans
Topography Map
Tree Retention/Inventory/Land Clearing Plan -
Approved
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Wetlands Assessment
Table 4-8-120A
Legend:
(a) Required when
(b) Required when
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The number of copies required (if any) is indicated for each type of application and each submittal requirement, unless
waived by the Development Services Division Plan Review Supervisor. Waiver of aquifer permit submittal requirements may
be granted by the Water Utility.
wetlands are present on-site,
project is located in Zones 1 or 2 of an aquifer protection area.
(c) A standard stream or lake study is required for any application proposal. A supplemental study is required if an unclassified stream is
involved, or if there are proposed alterations of the water body or buffer.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF
TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO
AMEND VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS AND ADD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR BICYCLE PARKING. D'3'3
WHEREAS, the goal of the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan is
to provide a balanced multi-modal transportation system with various transportation choices
such as automobiles, buses, rail, transit, bicycles, and walking, that will serve existing and future
residential and employment growth; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Element of the Renton Comprehensive Plan indicates
inadequate parking can increase congestion, while too much parking is an inefficient use of land
and can deter transit use; therefore a proper balance needs to be achieved between parking
supply and demand; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that amendments to the minimum parking standards
would achieve a balance between parking supply and demand; and
WHEREAS, the Non-motorized Transportation chapter of the Renton Comprehensive
Plan indicates that more facilities are needed for bicycle storage and parking in shopping areas,
employment centers and in public places; and
WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policies promote accommodation of bicycle
traffic within all areas of the City; and
7b. ‐ Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐33, Parking
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WHEREAS, Renton Comprehensive Plan policies encourage bicycle storage facilities and
parking within development projects; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission, and the zoning
text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 16, 2009,
having duly considered all matters relevant thereto, and all parties having been heard
appearing in support thereof or in opposition thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-2-080A.8 of subsection 4-2-080A, Subject to the Following
Conditions, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
8. Allowed only in the Residential Multi-Family suffix. Twenty-four (24) hour
on-site management required. The manager's unit is not subject to minimum
density requirements. No estate, garage or other sales from any leasable spaces.
No outdoor storage, including vehicle or trailer storage lots. Self-service storage
uses in this zone are subject to the following special development standards:
Side and rear setbacks subject to the Commercial Arterial Zone standards of RMC
7b. ‐ Title IV (Development Regulations) Docket #D‐33, Parking
Standards (1st reading 3/1/2010)Page 127 of 224
ORDINANCE NO.
4-2-120A, Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Designations, in lieu of
the RM-F development standards.
SECTION II. The Parking and Loading subsection of subsection 4-2-110A,
Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory
Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment A.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-4-080F.7, Landscape Requirements, of Chapter 4, City-wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to change the title to "Residential Parking Location Requirements", and to read as follows:
7. Residential Parking Location Requirements:
a. RC, R-1, and R-4 Zones: See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and
Open Space Standards.
b. R-8 Zones: For lots abutting an alley, all parking areas and/or
attached or detached garages shall not occur in front of the building and/or in
the area between the front lot line and the front building line; parking areas and
garages must occur at the rear or side of the building, and vehicular access shall
be taken from the alley. See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space
Standards.
c. R-10 and R-14 zones: For lots abutting an alley, required parking shall
be provided in the rear yard area for any unit, when alley access is available.
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For flats, when alley access is not available, parking should be located in
the rear yard, side yard or underground, unless it is determined through the
modification process for site development plan exempt proposals or the site
development plan review process for non-exempt proposals, that parking may
be allowed in the front yard or that under building parking (ground level of a
residential structure) should be permitted. See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design
and Open Space Standards.
d. RM zones:
i. For Lots Abutting an Alley: All parking shall be provided in the
rear yard area for any unit, and access shall be taken from the alley.
ii. 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 facade of the
primary structure a minimum of two feet (2').
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-4-080F.8.d, Tandem Parking, of Chapter 4, City-wide
Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
d. Tandem Parking: Tandem parking is allowed for detached single-family
residential developments. For attached residential developments or the
residential portion of a mixed-use development, tandem parking is allowed. If
tandem parking is provided the following standards shall apply:
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i. Stall length shall conform to the standards of this subsection F.8; and
ii. A restrictive covenant or other device acceptable to the City will be
required to assign tandem parking spaces to the exclusive use of specific
dwelling units. Enforcement of tandem parking spaces shall be provided by the
property owner, property manager, or homeowners' association as appropriate.
SECTION V. Subsection 4-4-080F.10.a, Interpretation of Standards - Minimum and
Maximum Number of Spaces, of Chapter 4, City-wide Property Development Standards, of Title
IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. Interpretation of Standards - Minimum and Maximum Number of
Spaces: When a maximum and a minimum range of required parking is listed in
this Code, the developer or occupant is required to provide at least the number
of spaces listed as the minimum requirement, and may not provide more than
the maximum listed in this Code.
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-4-080F.10.e, Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use, of
Chapter 4, City-wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as shown on Attachment B.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-4-080F, Parking Lot Design Standards, of Chapter 4, City-
wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
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amended to add a new subsection 11, "Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required", to read as
follows:
11. Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required:
a. Bicycle Parking Spaces Required: Bicycle Parking shall be provided for
all residential developments that exceed 5 residential units and/or all non-
residential development that exceed four thousand (4,000) gross square feet in
size. When there are two or more separate uses on a site, the required bicycle
parking for the site shall be the sum of the required parking for the individual
uses. Modification of these minimum standards requires written approval from
the Department of Community and Economic Development.
USE
All uses, unless specifically
specified below:
Office, general, medical and
dental, manufacturing and
fabrication, laboratories, and
packaging operations:
Attached dwellings:
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be
ten percent (10%) of the number of required
off-street parking spaces. Spaces shall meet
the requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.ll.b.
The number of bicycle parking spaces shall be
ten percent (10%) of the number of required
off-street parking spaces. Spaces shall meet
the requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.il.c.
One-half (0.5) bicycle parking space per one (1)
dwelling unit. Spaces shall meet the
requirements of RMC 4-4-080F.11.C.
b. The location of and access to bicycle parking areas for all uses except
Office, Manufacturing and Fabrication, Laboratories, Packaging Operations, and
Attached Dwellings, shall be in accordance with the following standards:
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i. Bicycle parking facilities shall include a rack that is permanently
affixed to the ground and supports the bicycle at two (2) or more points,
including at least one (1) point on the frame. The user shall be able to lock the
bicycle with a U-shaped lock or cable lock. Bicycle racks that only support a
bicycle front or rear wheel are not permitted. Bicycle racks shall be installed to
provide adequate maneuvering space and ensure that the requisite number of
bicycle parking spaces remain accessible; and
ii. Each bicycle parking space shall be at least two feet (2') by six feet
(6'), with no less than an overhead clearance of seven feet (7'). A maneuvering
area of five feet (5') shall separate rows of bicycle parking spaces. Where the
bicycle parking is adjacent to the sidewalk, only the maneuvering area may
extended into the right-of-way; and
iii. Areas set aside for bicycle parking shall be clearly marked and
reserved for bicycle parking only; and
iv. Bicycle parking shall not impede or create a hazard to pedestrians
or vehicles. Parking areas shall be located so as to not conflict with vehicle vision
clearance standards; and
v. Bicycle parking shall be conveniently located with respect to both
the street right-of-way and must be within fifty feet (50') of at least one main
building entrance, as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route;
and
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vi. Whenever possible, bicycle parking shall be incorporated into the
building design and coordinate with the design of the street furniture when it is
provided; and
vii. Bicycle parking shall be visible to cyclists from street sidewalks or
building entrances, so that it provides sufficient security from theft and damage;
and
viii. Bicycle parking shall be at least as well lit as vehicle parking for
security.
c. The location of and access to bicycle parking areas for Office,
Manufacturing and Fabrication, Laboratories, Packaging Operations, and
Attached Dwellings shall be in accordance with the following standards:
i. Bicycle parking standards i-iv in RMC 4-4-080F.ll.b shall apply to
this section; and
ii. Bicycle parking shall be provided for secure extended use and
shall protect the entire bicycle and its components and accessories from theft
and weather. Acceptable examples include, bike lockers, bike check-in systems,
in-building parking, and limited access fenced areas with weather protection.
iii. For in-building bike parking and limited access fenced areas, fixed
structures for locking individual bikes, such as racks, must be provided within the
facility. For fenced areas, the fence shall be either six feet (6') high, or be floor-
to-ceiling.
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iv. For Attached Dwellings, spaces within the dwelling units or on
balconies do not count toward the bicycle parking requirement. However,
designated bicycle parking spaces within individual garages can count toward the
minimum requirement.
d. Modification: The Department of Community and Economic
Development may authorize a modification from either the minimum bicycle
parking requirements for a specific development should conditions warrant as
described in RMC 4-9-250D.2. When seeking a modification from the minimum
bicycle parking requirements, the developer or building occupant shall provide
the Department of Community and Economic Development with written
justification for the proposed modification.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-160, Definitions P, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to add the definition of "Parking, Bicycle" as
shown below. The remainder of section 4-11-160 shall remain as currently codified.
PARKING, BICYCLE: An off-street space intended for the use of bicycle
storage, which includes a bicycle rack or similar facility that allows one to lock a
bicycle in place.
SECTION IX. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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Attachment A
4-2-llOA Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
PARKING AND LOADING
General: See RMC 4-2-080
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4-4-080F.10 Number of Parking Spaces Required
e. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use: Modification of these minimum
or maximum standards requires written approval from the Department of Community
and Economic Development.
USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
GENERAL:
Mixed occupancies:
(2 or 3 different uses in the same
building or sharing a lot. For 4 or more
uses, see "shopping center"
requirements)
Uses not specifically identified in this
Section:
Bicycle Parking:
The total requirements for off-street parking
facilities shall be the sum of the requirements
for the several uses computed separately,
unless the building is classified as a "shopping
center" as defined in RMC 4-11-190.
Department of Community and Economic
Development staff shall determine which of the
below uses is most similar based upon staff
experience with various uses and information
provided by the applicant. The amount of
required parking for uses not listed above shall
be the same as for the most similar use listed
below.
See minimum requirements in RMC 4-4-080F.il
RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Detached dwellings:
Manufactured homes within a
manufactured home park:
Congregate residences:
A minimum of 2 per dwelling unit, however 1
per dwelling unit may be permitted for 1
bedroom or less dwelling units. Tandem parking
is allowed. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be
parked on a lot, including those vehicles under
repair and restoration, unless kept within an
enclosed building.
A minimum of 2 per manufactured home site,
plus a screened parking area shall be provided
for boats, campers, travel trailers and related
devices at a ratio of 1 screened space per 10
units. A maximum of 4 vehicles may be parked
on a lot, including those vehicles under repair
and restoration, unless kept within an enclosed
building.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per sleeping
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Attachment B
Assisted living:
Attached dwellings in RM-U, RM-T,
RM-F, R-14 and R-10 Zones:
Attached dwellings within all other
zones:
Attached dwelling for low income
Live-work unit, residential unit:
room and 1 for the proprietor, plus 1 additional
space for each 4 persons employed on the
premises.
A minimum and maximum of 1 space per
residential unit of assisted living, plus dedicated
parking spaces for facility fleet vehicles.
A minimum and maximum of 1.6 per 3 bedroom
or larger dwelling unit; 1.4 per 2 bedroom
dwelling unit; 1.0 per 1 bedroom or studio
dwelling unit.
1 per dwelling unit is required. A maximum of
1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed.
A minimum of 1 for each 4 dwelling units is
required. A maximum of 1.75 per dwelling unit
is allowed.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per unit.
RESIDENTIAL USES IN CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Attached dwellings:
Attached dwellings for low income:
Congregate residences:
Assisted living:
Detached dwellings (existing legal):
A minimum and maximum of 1 per unit.
1 for every 4 dwelling units is required. A
maximum of 1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 4 sleeping
rooms and 1 for the proprietor, plus 1
additional space for each 4 persons employed
on the premises.
A minimum and maximum of 1 space per
residential unit of assisted living, plus dedicated
parking spaces for facility fleet vehicles.
A minimum of 2 per unit. A maximum of 4
vehicles may be parked on a lot, including those
vehicles under repair and restoration, unless
kept within an enclosed building.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE AND EXCEPT
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Drive-through retail or drive-through
service:
Stacking spaces: The drive-through facility shall
be so located that sufficient on-site vehicle
stacking space is provided for the handling of
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Attachment B
Banks:
Convalescent centers:
Day care centers, adult day care (1 and
II):
Hotels and motels:
Bed and breakfast houses:
Mortuaries or funeral homes:
Vehicle sales (large and small
vehicles) with outdoor retail sales
areas:
Vehicle service and repair (large and
small vehicles):
Offices, medical and dental:
motor vehicles using such facility during peak
business hours. Typically 5 stacking spaces per
window are required unless otherwise
determined by the Planning Director. Stacking
spaces cannot obstruct required parking spaces
or ingress/egress within the site or extend into
the public right-of-way.
A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area except when part
of a shopping center.
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 2
employees plus 1 for every 3 beds.
A minimum and maximum of 1 for each
employee and 2 drop-off/pick-up spaces within
100 feet of the main entrance for every 25
clients of the program.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per guest room
plus 1 for every 3 employees.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per guest room.
A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000
square feet of floor area of assembly rooms.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 5,000
square feet. The sales area is not a parking lot
and does not have to comply with dimensional
requirements, landscaping or the bulk storage
section requirements for setbacks and
screening. Any arrangement of motor vehicles is
allowed as long as:
• A minimum 5-foot perimeter landscaping
area is provided;
• They are not displayed in required landscape
areas; and
• Adequate fire access is provided per Fire
Department approval.
A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
A minimum and maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
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Attachment B
Offices, general:
Eating and drinking establishments
and taverns:
Eating and drinking establishment
combination sit-down/drive-through
restaurant:
Retail sales and big-box retail sales:
Services, on-site (except as specified
below):
Clothing or shoe repair shops,
furniture, appliance, hardware stores,
household equipment:
Uncovered commercial area, outdoor
nurseries:
A minimum of 2.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces
per 1,000 square feet of net floor area.
A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000
square feet of dinning area.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 75 square
feet of dinning area.
A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area, except big-box
retail sales, which is allowed a maximum of 5.0
per 1,000 square feet of net floor area if shared
and/or structured parking is provided.
A minimum and maximum of 3.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
A minimum and maximum of 2.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000
square feet of retail sales area in addition to any
parking requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
Outdoor and indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, stadiums, movie
theaters, and entertainment clubs:
Bowling alleys:
Dance halls, dance clubs, and skating
rinks:
Golf driving ranges:
Marinas:
Miniature golf courses:
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 4 fixed
seats or 10 per 1,000 square feet of floor area
of main auditorium or of principal place of
assembly not containing fixed seats, whichever
is greater.
A minimum and maximum of 2 per alley.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 40 square
feet of net floor area.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per driving
station.
A minimum and maximum of 2 per 3 slips. For
private marina associated with a residential
complex, then 1 per 3 slips. Also 1 loading area
per 25 slips.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per hole.
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Attachment B
Other recreational:
Travel trailers:
A minimum and maximum of 1 per occupant
based upon 50% of the maximum occupant load
as established by the adopted Building and Fire
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A minimum and maximum of 1 per trailer site.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN CORE ZONE:
Convalescent center, drive-through
retail, drive-through service, hotels,
mortuaries, indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, movie theaters,
entertainment clubs, bowling alleys,
dance halls, dance clubs, and other
recreational uses:
All commercial uses allowed in the CD
Zone except for the uses listed above:
These uses follow the standards applied outside
the Center Downtown Zone.
A maximum of 1 space per 1,000 square feet of
net floor area, with no minimum requirement.
SHOPPING CENTERS:
Shopping centers (includes any type
of business occupying a shopping
center):
A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area. In the UC-N1 and
UC-N2 Zones, a maximum of 4.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area is permitted unless
structured parking is provided, in which case 5.0
per 1,000 square feet of net floor area is
permitted. Drive-through retail or drive-through
service uses must comply with the stacking
space provisions listed above.
INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES:
Airplane hangars, tie-down areas:
Manufacturing and fabrication,
laboratories, and assembly and/or
packaging operations:
Self service storage:
Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie-
down areas are to be utilized for necessary
parking. Minimum and Maximum parking for
offices associated with hangars is 5 per 1,000
square feet.
A minimum of 1.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 1.5 spaces per
1,000 square feet of net floor area (including
warehouse space).
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 3,500
square feet of net floor area. Maximum of three
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Outdoor storage area:
Warehouses and indoor storage
buildings:
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ACTIVITIES:
Religious institutions:
Medical institutions:
Cultural facilities:
Public post office:
Secure community transition
facilities:
Schools:
Elementary and junior high:
Attachment B
moving van/truck spaces is permitted.
A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000
square feet of area.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 1,500
square feet of net floor area.
Senior high schools: public, parochial
and private:
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 5 seats
in the main auditorium; however, in no case
shall there be less than 10 spaces. For all
existing institutions enlarging the seating
capacity of their auditoriums, 1 additional
parking space shall be provided for every 5
additional seats provided by the new
construction. For all institutions making
structural alterations or additions that do not
increase the seating capacity of the auditorium,
see "outdoor and indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and
entertainment clubs."
A minimum and maximum of 1 for every 3 beds,
plus 1 per staff doctor, plus 1 for every 3
employees.
A minimum and maximum of 40 per 1,000
square feet.
A minimum and maximum of 3.0 for every
1,000 square feet.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per 3 beds, plus
1 per staff member.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee.
In addition, if buses for the transportation of
students are kept at the school, 1 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each bus of
a size sufficient to park each bus.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee
plus 1 space for every 10 students enrolled. In
addition, if buses for the private transportation
of children are kept at the school, 1 off-street
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Attachment B
Colleges and universities, arts and
crafts schools/studios, and trade or
vocational schools:
parking space shall be provided for each bus of
a size sufficient to park each bus.
A minimum and maximum of 1 per employee
plus 1 for every 3 students rooming units, plus
.5 space for every full time students not residing
on campus. In addition, if buses for
transportation of students are kept at the
school, 1 off-street parking space shall be
provided for each bus of a size sufficient to park
each bus.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-9-070, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCEDURES, OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS -
SPECIFIC, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON", TO UPDATE AND CONSOLIDATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PROCEDURES, AND TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS
AND CITY POLICIES. Q .^ ^
WHEREAS, City environmental review procedures implement the requirements of the
State Environmental Policy Act; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to update and ensure consistency with the State
requirements, as well as City policies; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to adopt a revised standard regarding the categorical
exemption for the construction of dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to eliminate unnecessary text and to streamline the code to
help ensure clarity and consistency; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 16, 2009, and all parties
having been heard appearing in support or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION I. Section 4-9-070, Environmental Review Procedures, of Chapter 9, Permits
- Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
This chapter contains procedures that implement the requirements of the
State Environmental Policy Act of 1971 (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW, as
amended, and the SEPA rules adopted by the state of Washington, Department
of Ecology. It is intended that this chapter establishes compliance with SEPA and
the SEPA rules and that compliance with the requirements of this code shall
constitute procedural and substantive compliance. The chapter provides for a
citywide approach and to the fullest extent possible, the City will utilize a
systematic, interdisciplinary approach which seeks to ensure the integrated use
of the natural and social sciences. The City recognizes that each person has a
fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment and that each
person has a responsibility to contribute to the preservation and enhancement
of the environment. The policies and goals set forth in this Section are
supplementary to those set forth in existing authorizations of the State and City.
B. AUTHORITY:
The City of Renton adopts this Section under the State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA), RCW 43.21C.120, and the SEPA rules, WAC 197-11-904. The City of
Renton possesses the authority to deny or condition actions in order to mitigate
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or prevent probable significant adverse environmental impacts. This authority
applies to all City activities including actions as defined in this Section.
C. GENERAL STATE REQUIREMENTS:
The City of Renton adopts as its own the policies and objectives of the State
Environmental Policy Act of 1971, as amended (chapter 43.21C RCW). The City
of Renton adopts the following sections of chapter 197-11 WAC by reference:
WAC
197-11-040 Definitions.
197-11-050 Lead agency.
197-11-055 Timing of the SEPA process.
197-11-060 Content of environmental review.
197-11-070 Limitations on actions during SEPA process.
197-11-080 Incomplete or unavailable information.
197-11-090 Supporting documents.
197-11-100 Information required of applicants.
D. SEPA RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL:
For those proposals for which the City is the lead agency, the responsible
official shall be the Environmental Review Committee.
1. Committee Officials: The Environmental Review Committee shall consist
of three (3) officials designated by the Mayor with concurrence by the City
Council.
2. Committee Authority and Responsibility:
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a. The Environmental Review Committee shall make the threshold
determination, supervise scoping and preparations of any required
environmental impact statement (EIS), and perform any other functions assigned
to the "lead agency" or "responsible official" by those sections of the SEPA rules
adopted by reference in WAC 173-806-020.
b. The Environmental Review Committee shall supervise compliance
with the threshold determination and, if an EIS is necessary, shall supervise
preparation of the draft and final EIS.
c. The Environmental Review Committee is authorized to develop
operating procedures that will ensure responses to consultation requests are
prepared in a timely fashion and include data from all appropriate departments
of the City. They may also develop further administrative and procedural
guidelines for the administration by the responsible official of the provisions of
this Chapter.
d. The Environmental Review Committee, or its designee, shall be
responsible for preparation of written comments for the City in response to a
consultation request prior to a threshold determination, participation in scoping,
and reviewing a draft EIS and City compliance with WAC 197-11-550 whenever
the City is a consulted agency.
E. OTHER AUTHORITY:
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1. Hydraulic Projects: For those proposals requiring a hydraulic project
approval under RCW 75.20.100, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall
be considered an agency with jurisdiction.
2. Successor Agency: If a specific agency has been named in these rules,
and the functions of that agency have changed or been transferred to another
agency, the term shall mean any successor agency.
F. LEAD AGENCY AUTHORITY:
The City adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by
WAC 173-806-050 and 173-806-053 and this part:
WAC
197-11-900 Purpose of this part.
197-11-902 Agency SEPA policies.
197-11-916 Application to ongoing actions.
197-11-920 Agencies with environmental expertise.
197-11-922 Lead agency rules.
197-11-924 Determining the lead agency.
197-11-926 Lead agency for governmental proposals.
197-11-928 Lead agency for public and private proposals.
197-11-930 Lead agency for private projects with one agency with
jurisdiction.
197-11-932 Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more
than one agency, when one of the agencies is a county/city.
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197-11-934 Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from a
local agency, not a county/city, and one or more state agencies.
197-11-936 Lead agency for private projects requiring licenses from more
than one state agency.
197-11-938 Lead agencies for specific proposals.
197-11-940 Transfer of lead agency status to a state agency.
197-11-942 Agreements on lead agency status.
197-11-944 Agreements on division of lead agency duties.
197-11-946 DOE resolution of lead agency disputes.
197-11-948 Assumption of lead agency status.
1. Determination of Lead Agency: The department within the City receiving
an application for or initiating a proposal that involves a nonexempt action shall
determine when the City is the lead agency for that proposal under WAC 197-11-
050 and WAC 197-11-922 through WAC 197-11-940; unless the lead agency has
been previously determined or the department is aware that another
department or agency is in the process of determining the lead agency. Any
department making a lead agency determination for a private project shall
require sufficient information from the applicant to identify which other
agencies have jurisdiction over the proposal.
2. Lead Agency Agreements: The Environmental Review Committee is
authorized to make agreements as to the lead agency status or shared lead
agency duties for a proposal under WAC 197-11-942 and 197-11-944; provided,
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that the Environmental Review Committee and any department that will incur
responsibilities as the result of such agreement approved the agreement.
3. Other Agency as Lead: When the City is not the lead agency for a
proposal, all departments of the City shall use and consider, as appropriate,
either the determination of nonsignificance (DNS) or the final environmental
impact statement (EIS) of the lead agency in making decisions on the proposal.
The Environmental Review Committee shall not prepare or require preparation
of a DNS or EIS in addition to that prepared by the lead agency, unless required
under WAC 197-11-600. In some cases, the City may conduct supplemental
environmental review under WAC 197-11-600.
4. City Objections: If the City or any of its departments receives a lead
agency determination made by another agency that appears inconsistent with
the criteria of WAC 197-11-922 through 197-11-940, it may object to the
determination. Any objection must be made to the agency originally making the
determination and resolved within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the
determination, or the City must petition the Department of Ecology for a lead
agency determination under WAC 197-11-946 within the fifteen (15) day time
period. Any such petrtion on behalf of the City may be initiated by the
Environmental Review Committee.
G. CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS:
The City adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemental in this
part: WAC 197-11-300, Purpose of this part; and 197-11-305, Categorical
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exemptions. The City adopts by reference the following rules for categorical
exemptions, as supplemented in this Section, including WAC 173-806-070
(Flexible thresholds), 173-806-080 (Use of exemptions), and 173-806-190
(Critical areas):
WAC
197-11-800 Categorical exemptions.
197-11-880 Emergencies.
197-11-890 Petitioning DOE to change exemptions.
1. Local Modifications : Under the authority established by WAC 197-11-800
(l)(c), The City of Renton establishes the following exempt levels for minor new
construction based on local conditions, replacing the exempt levels of WAC 197-
ll-800(l)(b)(l) and (v). Whenever the City establishes new exempt levels under
this Section, it shall send them to the Department of Ecology, Headquarters
Office, Olympia, Washington, under WAC 197-ll-800(l)(c).
a. For residential dwelling units in WAC 197-ll-800(l)(b)(i): nine (9) or
less dwelling units.
b. For landfills or excavations in WAC 197-ll-800(l)(b)(v): five hundred
(500) cubic yards or less.
2. Exemption Decision: Each department within the City that receives an
application for a license or, in the case of governmental proposals, the
department initiating the proposal shall determine whether the license and/or
the proposal is exempt. The department's determination that a proposal is
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exempt shall be final and not subject to administrative review. If a proposal is
exempt, none of the procedural requirements of this Section apply to the
proposal. The City shall not require completion of an environmental checklist for
an exempt proposal.
3. Proposal Description: In determining whether or not a proposal is
exempt, the department shall make certain the proposal is properly defined and
shall identify the governmental licenses required (WAC 197-11-060).
4. Review Criteria: A department which is determining whether or not a
proposal is exempt shall ascertain the total scope of the proposal and the
governmental licenses required. If a proposal includes a series of actions,
physically or functionally related to each other, some of which are exempt and
some which are not, the proposal is not exempt. For any such proposal, the lead
agency shall be determined, even if the license application which triggers the
department's consideration is otherwise exempt. If the lead agency is the City,
then the responsible official shall be designated as defined in subsection D of this
Section.
5. Exempt and Nonexempt Actions: If a proposal includes both exempt and
nonexempt actions, exempt actions may be authorized with respect to the
proposal prior to the compliance with the procedural requirements of these
guidelines except that:
a. The City shall not give authorization for:
i. Any nonexempt action;
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ii. Any action that would have an adverse environmental impact;
iii. Any action that would limit the choice of alternatives; or
iv. Any action that will irrevocably commit the City to approve or
authorize a major action.
b. A department may withhold approval of an exempt action that would
lead to modification of the physical environment, when such modification would
serve no purpose if nonexempt action(s) were not approved; and a department
may withhold approval of exempt actions that would lead to substantial financial
expenditures by a private applicant when the expenditures would serve no
purpose if nonexempt action(s) were not approved.
6. Timing: Identification of categorical exempt actions shall occur within ten
(10) days of submission of an adequate and complete application.
7. Effect of Exemption: If a proposal is exempt, none of the procedural
requirements of this Section apply to the proposal. The City shall not require
completion of an environmental checklist for an exempt proposal.
H. CRITICAL AREAS/INAPPLICABLE EXEMPTIONS:
1. Critical Areas Maps: The map(s) in RMC 4-3-050Q identify critical areas.
The maps in RMC 4-3-090 identify regulated Shorelines of the State. The specific
environmentally critical areas where SEPA exemptions are not applicable are
identified in subsection H2 of this section.
2. Critical Areas Designated: Wetlands, Protected Slopes, Very High
Landslide Hazard Areas, Class 2 to 4 Streams and Lakes, Shorelines of the State
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designated as Natural or Conservancy, or Shorelines of the State designated
Urban if also meeting the requirement of subsection H3a or H3c of this Section,
and the one hundred (100) year floodway, as mapped and identified pursuant to
subsection HI of this Section, or when present according to the critical area
classification criteria of RMC 4-3-050, are designated as environmentally critical
areas pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act, WAC 197-11-908.
3. inapplicable Exemptions:
a. Certain exemptions do not apply on lands covered by water, and this
remains true regardless of whether or not lands covered by water are mapped.
Unidentified exemptions shall continue to apply within environmentally critical
areas of the City.
b. For each critical area, the exemptions within WAC 197-11-800 that
are inapplicable for that area are:
WAC 197-11-800(1)
WAC 197-ll-800(2)(d, e, f, g)
WAC 197-ll-800(6)(a)
WAC 197-ll-800(13)(c)
WAC 197-ll-800(23)(c, e)
WAC 197-ll-800(24)(a, b, c, d, f, g)
WAC 197-11-800(25)
c. The following SEPA categorical exemptions shall not apply to
wetlands:
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WAC 197-11-800(1)
WAC 197-11-800(2)
WAC 197-11-800(3)
WAC 197-11-800(4)
WAC 197-11-800(6)
WAC 197-11-800(8)
WAC 197-11-800(25)
4. Proposals Located within Critical Areas: The City shall treat proposals
located wholly or partially within a critical area no differently than other
proposals under this Section, making a threshold determination for all such
proposals. The City shall not automatically require an EIS for a proposal merely
because it is proposed for location in a critical area.
I. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
1. When Required: A completed environmental checklist (or a copy), in the
form provided in WAC 197-11-960, along with the appropriate environmental
fees, shall be filed at the same time as an application for a permit, license,
certificate, or other approval not specifically exempted in this Section; except, a
checklist is not needed if the Environmental Review Committee and applicant
agree an EIS is required, SEPA compliance has been completed, or SEPA
compliance has been initiated by another agency.
2. Lead Agency and Threshold Determination: The department within the
City receiving the application or initiating the action shall use the environmental
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checklist to determine the lead agency. If the City is the lead agency, the
Environmental Review Committee shall use the environmental checklist for
making the threshold determination.
3. Checklist Preparation:
a. For private proposals the department within the City receiving the
application will require the applicant to complete the environmental checklist,
providing assistance as necessary. The Environmental Review Committee may
require that it, and not the private applicant, will complete all or part of the
environmental checklist for a private proposal, if either of the following occurs:
i. The City has technical information on a question or questions that
is unavailable to the private applicant; or
ii. The applicant has provided inaccurate information on previous
proposals or on proposals currently under consideration.
b. For City proposals the department initiating the proposal shall
complete the environmental checklist for that proposal.
4. Additional Information: The Environmental Review Committee may
require additional specific detailed information at anytime.
J. THRESHOLD DETERMINATION PROCESS:
This part contains rules for evaluating the impacts of the proposals not
requiring an environmental impact statement (EIS). The City adopts the following
sections by reference, as supplemental in this part:
WAC
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197-11-310 Threshold determination required.
197-11-315 Environmental checklist.
197-11-330 Threshold determination process.
197-11-335 Additional information.
197-11-340 Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-350 Mitigated DNS.
197-11-355 Optional DNS process.
197-11-360 Determination of significance (DS)/initiation of scoping.
197-11-390 Effect of threshold determination.
1. Identification of Impacts: As much as possible, the Environmental Review
Committee should assist the applicant with identification of impacts to the
extent necessary to formulate mitigation measures.
2. Time limits : The following time limits (expressed in calendar days) shall
apply to the processing of all private projects and to those governmental
proposals submitted to this City by other agencies:
a. Threshold determinations not requiring further information from the
applicant or consultation with agencies with jurisdiction should be completed
within fifteen (15) days of submission of an adequate application and the
completed checklist.
b. Threshold determinations requiring further information from the
applicant or consultation with other agencies with jurisdiction should be
completed within twenty (20) days of receiving the requested information from
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the applicant or the consulted agency; requests by the City for such further
information should be made within twenty (20) days of the submission of an
adequate application and completed checklist; when a request for further
information is submitted to a consulted agency, the City shall wait a maximum of
thirty (30) days for the consulted agency to respond. Threshold determinations
which require that further studies including, but not limited to, field
investigations be initiated by the City should be completed within thirty (30) days
of submission of an adequate application and the completed checklist.
c. Threshold determinations on actions where the applicant
recommends in writing that an EIS be prepared, because of the probable
significant adverse environmental impacts described in the application, shall be
completed within twenty (20) days of submission of an adequate application and
the completed checklist.
d. When a threshold determination is expected to require more than
twenty (20) days to complete and a private applicant requests notification of the
date when a threshold determination will be made, the Environmental Review
Committee or its agent shall transmit to the private applicant a written
statement as to the expected date of decision.
3. Mitigated DNS Authorized: As provided in this Section and in WAC 197-
11-350, the Environmental Review Committee may issue a DNS based on
changes to, or clarification of, the proposal made by the applicant.
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4. Changed Proposal: When an applicant submits a changed or clarified
proposal, along with a revised or amended environmental checklist, the
Environmental Review Committee shall base its threshold determination on the
changed or clarified proposal and should make the determination within twenty
(20) days of receiving the changed or clarified proposal.
5. DNS Authorized: If the Environmental Review Committee indicated
specific mitigation measures in its response to the request for early notice, and
the applicant changed or clarified the proposal to include those specific
mitigation measures, the Environmental Review Committee shall issue and
circulate a DNS under WAC 197-11-340(2).
6. DNS or DS Authorized: If the Environmental Review Committee indicated
areas of concern, but did not indicate specific mitigation measures that would
allow it to issue a DNS, the Environmental Review Committee shall make the
threshold determination, issuing a DNS or DS as appropriate.
7. Mitigation Measures: The applicant's proposed mitigation measures
(clarifications, changes or conditions) must be in writing and must be specific,
feasible and enforceable. For example, proposals to "control noise" or "prevent
stormwater runoff" are inadequate, whereas proposals to "muffle machinery to
X decibel" or "construct two hundred foot (200') stormwater retention pond at Y
location" are adequate.
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a. Mitigation measures which justify issuance of a mitigated DNS may be
incorporated in the DNS by reference to agency staff reports, studies or other
documents.
b. Mitigation measures incorporated in the mitigated DNS shall be
deemed conditions of approval of the permit decision and may be enforced in
the same manner as any term or condition of the permit, or enforced in any
manner specifically prescribed by the City.
8. Public Comment and Notice Period: A mitigated DNS (MDNS) is issued
under WAC 197-11-340(2), requiring a fifteen (15) day comment period and
public notice.
9. Staff Recommendation: For nonexempt proposals, the DNS for the
proposal shall accompany the City's staff recommendation to the Hearing
Examiner or other appropriate advisory body, such as the Planning Commission.
10. Effect of MDNS: The Environmental Review Committee's written
response under this Section (DNS) shall not be construed as a determination of
significance. In addition, preliminary discussion of clarifications or changes to a
proposal, as opposed to a written request for early notice, shall not bind the
Environmental Review Committee to consider the clarification or changes in its
threshold determination.
11. Request for Early Notice: An applicant may request in writing early notice
of whether a DS is likely under WAC 197-11-350.
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a. The request must follow submission of an environmental checklist for
a nonexempt proposal for which the City is lead agency and precede the City's
actual threshold determination for proposal.
b. The Environmental Review Committee should respond to the request
for early notice within fifteen (15) working days. The response shall:
i. Be written;
ii. State whether the Environmental Review Committee currently
considers issuance of a DS likely and, if so, indicate the general or specific area(s)
of concern that is/are leading the Environmental Review Committee to consider
a DS; and
iii. State that the applicant may change or clarify the proposal to
mitigate the indicated impacts, revising the environmental checklist and/or
permit application as necessary to reflect the changes or clarifications.
K. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS (EIS):
1. Purpose: This part contains the rules for deciding whether a proposal has
a "probable significant, adverse environmental impact" requiring an
environmental impact statement (EIS) to be prepared and contains the rules for
preparing environmental impact statements. The City adopts the following
sections by reference, as supplemented by this part:
WAC
197-11-400 Purpose of EIS.
197-11-402 General requirements.
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197-11-405 EIS types.
197-11-406 EIS timing.
197-11-408 Scoping.
197-11-410 Expanded scoping (Optional).
197-11-420 EIS preparation.
197-11-425 Style and size.
197-11-430 Format.
197-11-440 EIS contents.
197-11-442 Contents of EIS on nonproject proposal.
197-11-443 EIS contents when prior nonproject EIS.
197-11-444 Elements of the environment.
197-11-448 Relationship of EIS to other considerations.
197-11-450 Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-455 Issuance of DEIS.
197-11-460 Issuance of FEIS.
2. Review of draft and final EIS (DEIS and FEIS) and draft and final
supplemental EISs (SEIS) is the responsibility of the Environmental Review
Committee. Before the City issues an EIS, the Environmental Review Committee
shall be satisfied that it complies with this Section and chapter 197-11 WAC.
3. Preparation of Environmental Impact Statement: The DEIS and FEIS or
draft and final SEIS shall be prepared by the City staff, the applicant, or by a
consultant selected by the City through its consultant selection process. If the
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Environmental Review Committee requires an EIS for a proposal and determines
that someone other than the City will prepare the EIS, the Environmental Review
Committee shall notify the applicant immediately after completion of the
threshold determination. The Environmental Review Committee shall also notify
the applicant of the City's procedure for EIS preparation, including approval of
the DEIS and FEIS prior to distribution.
4. Information Required: The City may require an applicant to provide
information the City does not possess, including, but not limited to, specific
investigations. However, the applicant is not required to supply information that
is not required under this Section or that is being requested from another
agency. (This does not apply to information the City may request under another
ordinance or statute.)
5. Staff Recommendation: For nonexempt proposals, the final EIS for the
proposal shall accompany the City's staff recommendation to the Hearing
Examiner or other appropriate advisory body, such as the Planning Commission.
6. Information Shall Be Provided: The Environmental Review Committee
may refuse to process and consider a private application further if the applicant
fails or refuses to provide information required for the preparation of an
adequate EIS.
7. Additional Elements: The Environmental Review Committee may require
the following additional elements as part of the environment for the purpose of
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EIS content, but these elements do not add to the criteria for threshold
determination or perform any other function or purpose under this Section.
a. Economics, including the effects on both the public and private
sector,
b. Cultural factors,
c. Quality of life,
d. Neighborhood cohesion,
e. Sociological factors, and
f. Image of the City.
L RECONSIDERATIONS: (Reserved)
M. SEPA SUBSTANTIVE AUTHORITY:
This part contains rules (and policies) for SEPA's substantive authority, such
as decisions to mitigate or reject proposals as a result of SEPA. The City adopts
the following sections by reference:
WAC
197-11-650 Purpose of this part.
197-11-655 Implementation.
197-11-660 Substantive authority and mitigation.
197-11-680 Appeals.
1. Supplemental Policies and Goals: The policies and goals set forth in this
Section are supplementary to those in the existing authorization of the City of
Renton.
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2. Substantive Authority: The City designates and adopts by reference the
following policies as the basis for the City exercise of authority pursuant to this
Section:
a. The City shall use all practicable means, consistent with other
essential considerations of State policy, to improve and coordinate plans,
functions, programs, and resources to the end that the State and its citizens
may:
i. Fulfill the responsibilities of each generation as trustee of the
environment for succeeding generations;
ii. Assure for all people of Washington safe, healthful, productive,
and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings;
iii. Attain the widest range of beneficial uses of the environment
without degradation, risk to health or safety, or other undesirable and
unintended consequences;
iv. Preserve important historic, cultural, and natural aspects of our
national heritage;
v. Maintain, wherever possible, an environment which supports
diversity and variety of individual choice;
vi. Achieve a balance between population and resource use which
will permit high standards of living and a wide sharing of life's amenities; and
vii. Enhance the quality of renewable resources and approach the
maximum attainable recycling of depletable resources.
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b. The City adopts, by reference, the policies in the following City codes,
ordinances, resolutions and plans as they currently appear and as hereafter
amended:
Cedar River Master Plan (1976)
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (1983)
Green River Valley Plan (1984)
Fire Department Master Plan (1987)
Airport Master Plan
King County Stormwater Management Manual (1990)
Comprehensive Water System Plan
Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan
Long Range Wastewater Management Plan
King County Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS)
Shoreline Master Program
King County Solid Waste Management Plan
Countywide Planning Policies
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan
Street Arterial Plan
Traffic Mitigation Resolution and Fee (1994)
Parks Mitigation Resolution and Fee (1994)
Fire Mitigation Resolution and Fee (1994)
Comprehensive Plan
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3. Attaching Conditions: The City may attach conditions to a permit or
approval for a proposal so long as:
a. Such conditions are necessary to mitigate specific probable adverse
environmental impacts identified in environmental documents prepared
pursuant to this Section; and
b. Such conditions are in writing; and
c. The mitigation measures included in such conditions are reasonable
and capable of being accomplished; and
d. The City has considered whether other local, State, or Federal
mitigation measures applied to the proposal are sufficient to mitigate the
identified impacts; and
e. Such conditions are based on one or more policies in subsection 02 of
this Section and cited in the license or other decision document.
4. Denial Authorized: The City may deny a permit or approval for a proposal
on the basis of SEPA so long as:
a. A finding is made that approving the proposal would result in
probable significant adverse environmental impacts that are identified in a FEIS
or final SEIS prepared pursuant to this Section; and
b. A finding is made that there are no reasonable mitigation measures
capable of being accomplished that are sufficient to mitigate the identified
impact; and
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c. The denial is based on one or more policies identified in subsection
02 of this Section and identified in writing in the decision document.
5. Environmental Review Committee Recommendations: Where a FEIS or
DNS has been prepared, the Environmental Review Committee may recommend
to the decision maker those reasonable conditions necessary to mitigate or avoid
the adverse impacts of the proposal. Said recommendation shall be adopted as a
condition of approval, unless the decision maker identifies in writing a
substantial error in fact or conclusion by the Environmental Review Committee.
6. Action of Decision Maker: Based upon such finding, the decision maker
may revise the recommended conditions or may remand the proposal to the
Environmental Review Committee for reconsideration. Nothing in this provision
shall be deemed to limit the authority of the decision maker to impose
conditions under SEPA beyond those recommended by Environmental Review
Committee or to condition or deny a proposal based upon other statutory
authority.
N. USING EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS:
This part contains rules for using and supplementing existing environmental
documents prepared under SEPA or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
for the City's own environmental compliance. The City adopts the following
sections by reference:
WAC
197-11-600 When to use existing environmental documents.
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197-11-610 Use of NEPA documents.
197-11-620 Supplemental environmental impact statement - Procedures.
197-11-625 Addenda- Procedures.
197-11-630 Adoption - Procedures.
197-11-635 Incorporation by reference - Procedures.
197-11-640 Combining documents.
0. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTING:
This part contains rules for consulting, commenting, and responding on all
environmental documents under SEPA, including rules for public notice and
hearings. The City adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented
in this part:
WAC
197-11-500 Purpose of this part.
197-11-502 Inviting comment.
197-11-504 Availability and cost of environmental documents.
197-11-535 Public hearings and meetings.
197-11-545 Effect of no comment.
197-11-550 Specificity of comments.
197-11-560 FEIS response to comments.
197-11-570 Consulted agency costs to assist lead agency.
1. Threshold Determinations: Whenever the Environmental Review
Committee of the City of Renton issues a DNS under WAC 197-11-340(2) or a DS
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under WAC 197-11-360(3) the Environmental Review Committee shall give
public notice as follows:
a. If no public notice is required for the permit or approval, the City shall
give notice of the DNS or DS by:
i. Posting the property, for site-specific proposals; and
ii. Publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the
county, city, or general area where the proposal is located.
b. Whenever the Environmental Review Committee issues a DS under
WAC 197-11-360(3), the Environmental Review Committee shall state the
scoping procedure for the proposal in the DS as required in WAC 197-11-408 and
in the public notice.
2. Public Notice: Whenever the Environmental Review Committee issues a
DEIS under WAC 197-11-455(5) or a SEIS under WAC 197-11-620, notice of the
availability of those documents shall be given by:
a. Posting the property, for site-specific proposals; and
b. Publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county,
city, or general area where the proposal is located.
3. Consolidation of Public Notice: Whenever possible, the Environmental
Review Committee shall integrate the public notice required under this Section
with existing notice procedures for the City's nonexempt permit(s) or approval(s)
required for the proposal.
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4. Responsibility of Cost: The Environmental Review Committee may
require an applicant to complete the public notice requirements for the
applicant's proposal at his or her expense.
5. Notice: The City, applicant for, or proponent of any action may publish a
notice of action pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080 for any action. The form of the
notice shall be substantially in the form provided in WAC 197-11-990. The notice
shall be published by the City Clerk or County Auditor, applicant or proponent
pursuant to RCW 43.21C.080. An applicant's request for publication shall include
payment of the costs associated with such notice.
6. Record Retention: The City shall retain all documents required by the
SEPA rules (chapter 197-11 WAC) and make them available in accordance with
chapter 42.17 RCW.
P. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION OF TERMS:
This part contains uniform usage and definitions of terms under SEPA. The
City adopts the following sections by reference, as supplemented by WAC 173-
806-040.
WAC
197-11-700 Definitions.
197-11-702 Act.
197-11-704 Action.
197-11-706 Addendum.
197-11-708 Adoption.
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197-11-710 Affected tribe.
197-11-712 Affecting.
197-11-714 Agency.
197-11-716 Applicant.
197-11-718 Built environment.
197-11-720 Categorical exemption.
197-11-721 Closed record appeal
197-11-722 Consolidated appeal.
197-11-724 Consulted agency.
197-11-726 Cost-benefit analysis.
197-11-728 County/city.
197-11-730 Decision maker.
197-11-732 Department.
197-11-734 Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-736 Determination of significance (DS).
197-11-738 EIS.
197-11-740 Environment.
197-11-742 Environmental checklist.
197-11-744 Environmental document.
197-11-746 Environmental review.
197-11-750 Expanded scoping.
197-11-752 Impacts.
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197-11-754 Incorporation by reference.
197-11-756 Lands covered by water.
197-11-758 Lead agency.
197-11-760 License.
197-11-762 Local agency.
197-11-764 Major action.
197-11-766 Mitigated DNS.
197-11-768 Mitigation.
197-11-770 Natural environment.
197-11-772 NEPA.
197-11-774 Nonproject.
197-11-775 Open Record Hearing
197-11-776 Phased review.
197-11-778 Preparation.
197-11-780 Private project.
197-11-782 Probable.
197-11-784 Proposal.
197-11-786 Reasonable alternative.
197-11-788 Responsible official.
197-11-790 SEPA.
197-11-792 Scope.
197-11-793 Scoping.
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197-11-794 Significant.
197-11-796 State agency.
197-11-797 Threshold determination.
197-11-799 Underlying governmental action.
1. Interpretation:
a. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
i. Use of the singular shall include the plural and conversely,
ii. "Preparation" of environmental documents refers to preparing or
supervising the preparation of documents, including issuing, filing, printing,
circulating, and related requirements.
iii. "Impact" refers to environmental impact,
iv. "Permit" means "license" (WAC 197-11-760).
v. "Commenting" includes but is not synonymous with
"consultation".
vi. "Environmental cost" refers to adverse environmental impact and
may or may not be quantified.
vii. "EIS" refers to draft, final, and supplemental EISs (WAC 197-11-
405 and 197-11-738).
viii. "Under" includes pursuant to, subject to, required by, established
by, in accordance with, and similar expressions of legislative or administrative
authorization or direction.
ix. "Shall" is mandatory.
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x. "May" is optional and permissive and does not impose a
requirement.
xi. "Include" means "include but not limited to".
b. The following terms are synonymous:
i. Effect and impact (WAC 197-11-752).
ii. Environment and environmental quality (WAC 197-11-740).
iii. Major and significant (WAC 197-11-764 and 197-11-794).
iv. Proposal and proposed action (WAC 197-11-784).
v. Probable and likely (WAC 197-11-782).
c. In addition to those definitions contained within WAC 197-11-700
through 197-11-799, when used in this Section, the following terms shall have
the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:
DEPARTMENT: Any division, subdivision or organizational unit of the City
established by ordinance, rule, or order.
DNS: Determination of nonsignificance.
DS: Determination of significance.
EARLY NOTICE: The City's response to an applicant stating whether it
considers issuance of a determination of significance likely for the applicant's
proposal (mitigated determination of nonsignificance (DNS) procedures).
EIS: Environmental impact statement.
ERC: The Environmental Review Committee of the City of Renton.
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ORDINANCE: The ordinance, resolution, or other procedure used by the
City to adopt regulatory requirements.
SEPA RULES: Chapter 197-11 WAC adopted by the Department of
Ecology.
Q. FORMS ADOPTED BY REFERENCE:
The City adopts the following forms and sections by reference:
WAC
197-11-960 Environmental checklist.
197-11-965 Adoption notice.
197-11-970 Determination of nonsignificance (DNS).
197-11-980 Determination of significance (DS).
197-11-985 Notice of assumption of lead agency status.
197-11-990 Notice of action.
R. APPEALS:
Except for permits and variances issued pursuant to RMC 4-3-090, Shoreline
Master Program Regulations, when any proposal or action is granted,
conditioned, or denied on the basis of SEPA by a noneiected official, the decision
shall be appealable to the Hearing Examiner under the provisions of RMC 4-8-
110, Appeals.
S. EXPIRATION: (Reserved)
T. MODIFICATIONS OF APPROVED PLANS: (Reserved)
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SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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'&h*»J,** 3-/-20t# I Madtff
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ZONING DISTRICTS - USES AND STANDARDS, AND CHAPTER 3,
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND OVERLAY DISTRICTS, OF TITLE IV
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO CLARIFY
AND DELETE PORTIONS OF THE STANDARDS TABLES AND FOOTNOTES AND TO
CLARIFY AND REFORMAT THE REGULATIONS REGARDING URBAN DESIGN
OVERLAYS. fV3 <~
WHEREAS, City development regulations establish the manner in which development
occurs in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards which ensure that new development occurs in
a manner that creates a high quality of life for existing and new residents in a clear, concise,
and consistent manner; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that streamlining and revising the code would help to
ensure clarity and consistency; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 16, 2009, and all parties
having been heard appearing in support or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The Density, Number of Dwelling Units Per lot, Lot Dimensions, and
Setbacks subsections of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for Residential Zoning
Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
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and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby amended to read as shown
in Attachment A.
SECTION II. The Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities subsection of
Subsection 4-2-110A, Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and
Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities
RC, R-1, R-4,
R-8, R-10,
and
R-14
See RMC 4-4-140G, Standards for Specific Types of Wireless Facilities
SECTION III. The Design Standards subsection of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development
Standards for Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as shown in Attachment B.
SECTION IV. The Exterior Lighting, Screening, Dumpster/Trash/Recycling Collection
Area, and Critical Areas subsections of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby
amended to read as shown in Attachment C.
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SECTION V. The Signs subsection of subsection 4-2-llOA, Development Standards for
Residential Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2,
Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No.
4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to read as follows:
pflllll ffijt;f|^|§!|K;^
General
R-10, R-14,
and RM
See RMC 4-4-100, Sign Regulations
SECTION VI. Subsection 4-2-110D.3 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
3. Within designated urban separators, clustering is required; individual lots
shall not be less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet and development shall
be consistent with RMC 4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay Regulations. Outside
of designated urban separators, clustering may be allowed in order to meet
objectives such as preserving significant natural features, providing
neighborhood open space, or facilitating the provision of sewer service. The
maximum net density shall not be exceeded; except within urban separators a
density bonus may be granted allowing the total density to achieve one dwelling
unit per gross contiguous acre. In order for the bonus to be allowed, projects
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must provide native vegetation cover (either existing or new) on sixty-five
percent (65%) of the gross area of all parcels in the land use action, including
both the area within and outside the open space corridor. In addition, projects
shall provide at least one of the following:
a. Enhancement of wetlands at a ratio of one-half (1/2) acre enhanced
for one acre delineated within the urban separator pursuant to RMC 4-3-
050M.12.b, Evaluation Criteria, and RMC 4-3-050M.12.C, Wetlands Chosen for
Enhancement. Enhancement proposed for a density bonus may not also be used
for a mitigation for other wetland alterations; or
b. The removal of and/or bringing into conformance with Renton
standards of legal nonconforming uses from the site; or
c. Natural surface pedestrian trails with public access. The trails can be
part of an adopted trail system or, where there is no planned trail system, of a
configuration approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development or designee. In the absence of either wetlands or
legal nonconforming uses on the site, public access and trails shall be provided
and approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee.
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-110D.4.b, Fences, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses
and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to change the title
to "Fences, Rockeries and Retaining Walls", and to read as follows:
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b. Fences, Rockeries, and Retaining Walls: fences, rockeries, and retaining
walls with a height of forty eight inches (48") or less may be constructed within
any required setback; provided that they are located outside of the twenty feet
(20') clear vision area specified in RMC 4-11-030, definition of "clear vision area".
SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-2-110D.13 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions
Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
13. For properties vested with a complete plat application prior to November
10, 2004, and for the Mosier II, Maplewood East and Anthone annexation areas,
the following standards apply. Vested plats must be developed within five (5)
years of preliminary plat approval and/or annexation.
Maximum density-five (5) dwelling units per net acre.
Minimum lot size - seven thousand two hundred (7,200) square feet.
Minimum lot width - sixty feet (60') for interior lots, seventy feet (70') for
corner lots.
Minimum lot depth - seventy feet (70').
Minimum front yard - fifteen feet (15') for the primary structure, twenty
feet (20') for an attached or detached garage. For a unit with alley access garage,
the front yard setback for the primary structure may be reduced to ten feet (10')
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if all parking is provided in the rear yard of the lot with access from a public
right-of-way or alley.
Minimum side yard along a street - fifteen feet (15').
Minimum side yard -five feet (5').
Minimum rear yard - twenty five feet (25').
SECTION IX. Subsection 4-2-110D.14 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions
Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning
Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows:
14. For plats that create lots of a size large enough to allow future division
under current lot size minimums and allow the potential to exceed current
density maximums, covenants shall be filed as part of the final plat requiring that
future division of those lots in question must be consistent with the maximum
density requirements as measured within the plat as a whole as of the time of
future division, as well as the general lot size and dimension minimums then in
effect.
SECTION X. Subsections 4-2-110D.27, 4-2-110D.28 and 4-2-110D.29 of subsection 4-
2-110D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential
Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV
(Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington", are hereby deleted.
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SECTION XI. Subsection 4-2-110D.30 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is shall be renumbered as subsection 27, and amended to read as follows:
27. Minimum density requirements shall not apply to the renovation or
conversion of an existing structure.
SECTION XII. Subsection 4-2-110D.31 of subsection 4-2-110D, Conditions Associated
with Development Standards Table for Single Family Residential Zoning Designations, of
Chapter 2, Zoning Districts - Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
shall be renumbered as subsection 28.
SECTION XIII. Subsection 4-3-100A, Purpose, of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
A. PURPOSE:
1. These urban design regulations are established in accordance with and to
implement policies established in the Land Use and Community Design Elements
of the Renton Comprehensive Plan. These standards are divided into seven
areas:
a. Site Design and Building Location
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b. Parking and Vehicular Access
c. Pedestrian Environment
d. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space
e. Building Architectural Design
f. Signage
g. Lighting
2. This Section lists elements that are required to be included in all
development in the zones stated in 4-3-100.B.1. Each element includes an intent
statement, standards, and guidelines. In order to provide predictability,
standards are provided. These standards specify a prescriptive manner in which
the requirement can be met. In order to provide flexibility, guidelines are also
stated for each element. These guidelines and the intent statement provide
direction for those who seek to meet the required element in a manner that is
different from the standards.
a. The determination as to the satisfaction of the requirement through
the use of the guidelines and the intent statement is to be made by the
Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee.
b. When the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee has determined that the proposed manner
of meeting the design requirement through the guidelines and intent is
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sufficient, the applicant shall not be required to demonstrate sufficiency to the
standard associated with the guideline that has been approved.
SECTION XIV. Subsection 4-3-100B, Applicability and Conflicts, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. APPLICABILITY AND CONFLICTS:
1. Applicability:
a. The following development activities shall be required to comply with
the provisions of this section:
i. All subdivisions including short plats;
ii. All new structures;
iii. Conversion of vacant land (e.g., to parking or storage lots);
iv. Conversion of a residential use to a non-residential use;
v. Alterations, enlargements, and/or restorations of nonconforming
structures pursuant to 4-10-050.
b. Any of the activities listed in B.l.a of this section and occurring in the
following overlay areas or zone shall be required to comply with the provisions
of this section. Big box retail as outlined below shall also be required to comply
with the provisions of this section.
i. Mapped Overlays: This Section shall apply to all development
occurring in design districts as indicated on the Urban Design Districts map, 4-3-
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100B.3. To clarify the map, the Center Downtown (CD) Zone is located in District
'A', South Renton and the Residential Multi-Family (RMF) zone is located within
the Center Village Land Use Designation are District 'B', and the Urban Center -
North Zones are located within District 'C. District 'C also includes the
Commercial/Office/Residential (COR) Zone. Areas within Center Village Land Use
Designation zoned Center Village (CV) shall comprise District 'D'.
ii. Big Box Retail: This Section shall also apply to big-box retail use. In
the Commercial Arterial (CA) zone, big-box retail uses are subject to compliance
with design regulations applicable to District 'D', except in the Employment Area
- Valley (EAV) south of Interstate 405, where big-box retail uses must comply
with design standards and guidelines specific to the Urban Center - North
(District 'C'). Big-box retail uses in the EAV south of Interstate 405 outside of the
CA zone are not subject to Urban Design Regulations.
iii. CA Zone: This Section shall also apply to all development in the
Commercial Arterial (CA) Zone. For the purposes of the design regulations, the
zone shall be in District 'D'.
2. Conflicts: Where there are conflicts between the design regulations of
this Section and other sections of the Renton Municipal Code, the regulations of
this Section shall prevail. Where there are conflicts between the map in
subsection B.3 of this Section and the text in this Section, the text shall prevail.
3. Urban Design Districts Map:
[The Urban Design Districts Map is attached to this ordinance as Attachment D.]
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SECTION XV. Subsection 4-3-100E, Site Design and Building Location, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
is hereby amended to change the title to "Requirements", and to read as shown in Attachment
E.
SECTION XVI. Subsections 4-3-100F, Parking and Vehicular Access, 4-3-100G,
Pedestrian Environment, 4-3-100H, Landscaping/Recreation Areas/Common Open Space I, Site
Design and Building Location, J, Signage, and K, Lighting, of Chapter 3, Environmental
Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", are hereby deleted.
SECTION XVII. Subsection 4-3-100L, Modifications of Minimum Standards, of
Chapter 3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development
Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington", shall be re-lettered as subsection F, and amended to read as follows:
F. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS:
The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic
Development or designee shall have the authority to modify the minimum
standards of the design regulations, subject to the provisions of RMC 4-9-250D,
Modification Procedures, and the following requirements:
1. The project as a whole meets the intent of the minimum standards and
guidelines in subsection E.l, E.2, E.3, E.4, E.5, E.6, and EI.7 of the design
regulations;
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2. The requested modification meets the intent and guidelines of the
applicable design standard;
3. The modification will not have a detrimental effect on nearby properties
and the City as a whole;
4. The deviation manifests high quality design; and
5. The modification will enhance the pedestrian environment on the
abutting and/or adjacent streets and/or pathways.
SECTION XVIII. Subsection 4-3-100L2, Exceptions for Districts 'A' and 'B', of Chapter
3, Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
shall be re-lettered as subsection G, and amended to read as follows:
G. EXCEPTIONS FOR DISTRICTS 'A' AND 'B':
Modifications to the requirements for the Building Location and Orientation
and Building Entry in subsection E.l of this Section are limited to the following
circumstances:
1. When the building is oriented to an interior courtyard, and the courtyard
has a prominent entry and walkway connecting directly to the public sidewalk; or
2. When a building includes an architectural feature that connects the
building entry to the public sidewalk; or
3. In complexes with several buildings, when the building is oriented to an
internal integrated walkway system with prominent connections to the public
sidewalk(s).
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SECTION XIX. Subsections 4-3-100M, Variance, and N, Appeals, of Chapter 3,
Environmental Regulations and Overlay Districts, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of
Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington",
shall be re-lettered as subsections H and I.
SECTION XX. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five
(5) days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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4-2-110A Development Standards for Residential Zoning Designations
(Primary and Attached Accessory Structures)
Attachment A
DENSITY
1 15
Minimum Net Density (for proposed short plats or subdivisions '
RC, R-1,
and R-4
R-8
R-10
R-14
RM
none
4 dwelling units per net acre.
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For parcels over % gross acre: 4 dwelling units per net acre 30
10 dwelling units per net acre
For any subdivision, and/or development:
"U" suffix: 25 dwelling units per net acre.
"T" suffix: 14 dwelling units per net acre.
"F" suffix: 10 dwelling units per net acre.
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Maximum Net Density ' '
RC
R-1
R-4
R-8
R-10
R-14
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1 dwelling unit per 10 net acres.
1 dwelling unit per 1 net acre, except that in designated Urban Separators density of up to 1 unit per gross acre may be permitted subject
to conditions in RMC 4-3-110, Urban Separator Overlay.
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
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4 dwelling units per 1 net acre.
8 dwelling units per 1 net acre
10 dwelling units per net acre.
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
14 dwelling units per net acre, except that density of up to 18 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted subject to conditions in RMC
4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
Affordable housing bonus: Up to 30 dwelling units per net acre may be permitted on parcels a minimum of two acres in size if 50% or
more of the proposed dwelling units are affordable to low income households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income.
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"T" suffix: 35 dwelling units per net acre.
"F" suffix: 20 dwelling units per net acre.
Assisted living bonus: 1.5 times the maximum density may be allowed subject to conditions of RMC 4-9-065, Density Bonus Review.
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER LOT
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Maximum Number per legal lot
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1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit.
Detached single-family dwellings: 1 dwelling with 1 accessory dwelling unit.
Attached dwellings: n/a
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LOT DIMENSIONS31 (for proposed plats and lot line adjustments)
Minimum Lot Size
RC28
R-128
R-428
R-828
R-10 and
R-1429
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10 acres
1 acre, except 10,000 sq. ft. for cluster development. 3
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8,000 sq.ft. ' , except for small lot clusters where R-8 standards shall apply.
4,500 sq. ft. for parcels greater than 1 acre.
5,000 sq. ft. for parcels 1 acre or less
No minimum lot size. However, small lot developments of greater than 9 single-family dwellings shall incorporate a variety of home
sizes, lot sizes, and unit clusters.
n/a
Minimum Lot Width
RC
R-1
R-4
150 ft. for interior lots.
175 ft. for corner lots.
75 ft. for interior lots.
85 ft. for corner lots.
Except for clustered development within designated Urban Separators, R-4 standards shall apply for both interior and corner lots.
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50 ft. for interior lots.
60 ft. for corner lots.
No minimum lot width.
"T" Suffix: 14 ft.
All other suffixes: 50 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth
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200 ft.
85 ft.
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80 ft ' , except for small lot clusters where R-8 standards shall apply.
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No minimum lot depth
65 ft.
Lot Configuration
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R-14
See RMC 4-2-115
SETBACKS4'31
Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Building setbacks shall ensure separation of homes and private spaces while allowing high density. Visual functional
continuity shall be maintained between housing units through similar setbacks and/or landscape buffers. Structures and parking areas may encroach
into required setbacks if it can be shown that such encroachment allows significant trees or tree clusters to be retained. Encroachment shall be the
minimum encroachment necessary to protect specified trees. In no case shall the yard be reduced to 50% or more of the required setback.
Minimum Front Yard6
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R-4
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30 ft.12,13 ,except for small lot clusters 10 where R-8 standards shall apply.
Unitwith Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure maybe reduced to 20 ft if all parking is provided in the
rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley.
15 ft.
Unitwith Alley Access Garage: The front yard setback of the primary structure may be reduced to 10 ft if all parking is provided in the
rear yard of the lot with access from a public right-of-way or alley.
R-10
and
R-14
On a Residential Access Street: 8 ft to building, 5 ft to porch, or 7 ft to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft setback from the face of the
garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
On a Limited Residential Access Street: 0 ft to building, 5 ft to porch, or 7 ft to a stoop. There shall be an 18 ft setback from the face of
the garage to the back of the curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
On a Pedestrian Easement or Common Open Space: 4 ft to the building, or 1 ft to porch or stoop.
RM
"U" suffix: 5 ft. (18'19)
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
"F" suffix: 20 ft.
Minimum Side Yard
RC 25 ft.
R-1 15 ft.
R-4 15 combined ft.12,13 is allowed with a minimum of 5 ft. for any side yard. 5 ft is allowed in small lot clusters
R-8 5 ft.
R-10
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R-14
Detached Units: 4 ft, except when located on a comer lot then, 8 ft. with an 18 ft. setback from the face of the garage to the back of the
curb and/or to any sidewalk or pathway.
Attached Units: 4 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s).
"T" suffix - Attached Units: A minimum of 3 ft. for the unattached side(s) of the structure. 0 ft. for the attached side(s).
RM
Standard Minimum Setbacks for all other suffixes: Minimum setbacks for side yards:
Lot width: less than or equal to 50 ft. - Yard setback: 5 ft.
Lot width: 50.1 to 60 ft. - Yard setback: 6 ft.
Lot width: 60.1 to 70 ft. - Yard setback: 7 ft.
Lot width: 70.1 to 80 ft. - Yard setback: 8 ft.
Lot width: 80.1 to 90 ft. - Yard setback: 9 ft.
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Lot width 90.1 to 100 ft. - Yard setback: 10 ft.
Lot width 100.1 to 110 ft. - Yard setback: 11 ft.
Lot width: 110.1+ ft. - Yard setback: 12 ft.
Additional setbacks for structures greater than 30 ft in elevation: The entire structure shall be set back an additional 1 ft. for each 10 ft.
in excess of 30 ft. to a maximum cumulative setback of 20 ft.
Additional setbacks for lots abutting Single Family Residential Zones RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, and R-10: 25 ft. along the abutting side(s) of the
property.
Side Yard Along a Street
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30 ft.7
20 ft.7
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20 ft ' , except 15 ft. is allowed in small lot clusters
R-8 15 ft 7 for the primary structure
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"U" and "T" suffixes and on all previously existing platted lots which are 50 ft. or less in width: 10 ft.
All other suffixes with lots over 50 ft. in width: 20 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard
RC 35 ft.
R-1 25 ft.
R-4 13 10
25 ft. , except 20 ft. is allowed in small lot clusters.
R-8 20 ft.
R-10 and
R-14 12 ft., except when rear yard is abutting a common open space then, 4 ft.
RM
"U" suffix: 5 ft.,
"T" suffix: 5 ft.
"F" suffix: 15 ft.
18 19 unless lot abuts an RC, R-1, R-4, R-8, or R-10 zone, then 25 ft.
Minimum Freeway Frontage Setback
RC, R-1,
R-4, R-8,
R-10, and
10 ft. landscaped setback from the street property line.
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R-14
Clear Vision Area
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R-4, R-8,
R-10, and
R-14
In no case shall a structure over 42 in. in height intrude into the 20 ft. clear vision area defined in RMC 4-11-030, Definitions C.
Reciprocal Use Easements
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R-4, and
R-8
R-10 and
R-14
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In order to allowforopportunities that maximize space, reciprocal use easements are allowed. If used, all of the following is required:
1. Reciprocal side and/or rear yard use easements shall be delineated on the site plan.
2. Residential walls facing a reciprocal side yard shall not have any windows within 5 feet of ground level or doors entering into the
yard space of the abutting home.
3. The design of use easements should not negatively affect the building foundations.
4. The layout of each home should be such that privacy is maintained between abutting houses.
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DESIGN STANDARDS
General
RC, R-1,
R-4, R-8,
R-10, and
R-14
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See RMC 4-2-115, Residential Design and Open Space Standards
Properties abutting a less intense residential zone may be required to incorporate special design standards (e.g., additional landscaping,
larger setbacks, facade articulation, solar access, fencing) through the site development plan review process.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
General
R-10
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R-14
See RMC 4-4-075, Lighting, Existing On-Site.
SCREENING
Surface Mounted or Roof Top Equipment, or Outdoor Storage
R-10, R-
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RM
See RMC 4-4-095, Screening and Storage Height/Location Limitations.
Recyclables and Refuse
RM See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards.
Utilities
R-10
and
R-14
Utility boxes that are not located in alleyways or away from public gathering spaces shall be screened with landscaping or berms.
DUMPSTER/TRASH/RECYCLING COLLECTION AREA
Minimum Size and/or Location Requirements
Guidelines for R-10 and R-14: Trash and recycle shall be located so that they are easily accessible to residents. They shall also be invisible to the general
public.
R-10
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R-14
RM
Both of the following is required:
1. Trash and recycling containers shall be located so that they have minimal impact on residents and their neighbors and so that
they are not visible to the general public; and
2. A screened enclosure in which to keep containers shall be provided or garages shall be built with adequate space to keep
containers. Screened enclosures shall not be located within front yards.
See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards.
See RMC 4-4-090, Refuse and Recyclable Standards.
CRITICAL AREAS
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General
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4-3-100E REQUIREMENTS:
1. Site Design and Building Location
Intent: To ensure that buildings are located in relation to streets and other buildings so that the Vision of the City
of Renton can be realized for a high-density urban environment; so that businesses enjoy visibility from public
rights-of-way; and to encourage pedestrian activity.
BUILDING LOCATION AND ORIENTATION
Intent: To ensure visibility of businesses and to establish active, lively uses along sidewalks and pedestrian
pathways. To organize buildings for pedestrian use and so that natural light is available to other structures and
open space. To ensure an appropriate transition between buildings, parking areas, and other land uses; and
increase privacy for residential uses.
Guidelines: Siting of a structure should take into consideration the availability of natural light (both direct
and reflected) and direct sun exposure to nearby buildings and open space (except parking areas). Ground
floor residential uses located near the street should be raised above street level for residents' privacy.
Standards:
Districts
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D
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Both of the following are required:
1. Buildings shall be oriented to the street with clear connections to the sidewalk.
2. The front entry of a building shall be oriented to the street or a landscaped pedestrian-only
co u rtyard.
All of the following are required:
1. Buildings shall contain pedestrian-oriented uses, feature "pedestrian-oriented facades",
and have clear connections to the sidewalk (illustration below).
, Pedestrian-oriented
Pedestrian-oriented facades: "^
Primary building entry •''
must be facing the street ,>-
transparent window area or window -'"
display aSong 75% of the ground floor
between the height erf 2 to 6 feet
above the ground
iweather protection at teast 4 14 feet wide
along at least 75% of the facade
If buildings do not feature pedestrian-oriented facades, they shall have substantial
landscaping between the sidewalk and building. Such landscaping shall be at least ten
feet (10') in width as measured from the sidewalk (illustration below).
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Raised planters provide privacy
for residents while maintaining
views of the street from units
Trees
2.
3.
Buildings shall be located abutting the sidewalk, except where pedestrian-oriented space is
located between the building and the sidewalk. Parking between the building and the
street is prohibited.
Nonresidential buildings may be located directly abutting any street as long as they feature
a pedestrian-oriented facade.
Buildings containing street-level residential uses and single-purpose residential buildings
shall be set back from the sidewalk a minimum of ten feet (10') and feature substantial
landscaping between the sidewalk and the building (illustration below).
Combination of evergreen and
deciduous shrubs and trees
Raised planter
BUILDING ENTRIES
Intent: To make building entrances convenient to locate and easy to access, and ensure that building entries
further the pedestrian nature of the fronting sidewalk and the urban character of the district.
Guidelines: Multiple buildings on the same site should provide a network of pedestrian paths for access
within the site and access to the site from the surrounding area. For projects that include residential uses,
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entries and/or front yards should provide transition space between the street and the residence. Ground
floor units should be directly accessible from the street or an open space. Features such as entries, lobbies,
and display windows should be oriented to a street or pedestrian-oriented space; otherwise, screening or
decorative features should be incorporated. Entries from the street should be clearly marked with canopies,
architectural elements, ornamental lighting, or landscaping. Secondary access (not fronting on a street)
should be subordinate to those related to the street and have weather protection.
Standards: .
Districts
A, B,
and D
District
C
All of the following are required:
1. A primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing a street, shall be
prominent, visible from the street, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and
include human-scale elements.
2. Multiple buildings on the same site shall provide a continuous network of pedestrian paths
and open spaces that incorporate landscaping to provide a directed view to building entries.
3. Ground floor units shall be directly accessible from the street or an open space such as a
courtyard or garden that is accessible from the street.
4. Secondary access (not fronting on a street) shall have weather protection at least four and
one-half feet (41/2') wide over the entrance or other similar indicator of access.
5. Pedestrian access shall be provided to the building from property edges, adjacent lots,
abutting street intersections, crosswalks, and transit stops.
All of the following are required:
1. The primary entrance of each building shall be located on the facade facing the street.
2. On non-pedestrian-oriented streets, entrances shall be prominent, visible from surrounding
streets, connected by a walkway to the public sidewalk, and include human-scale elements.
3. All building entries abutting to a street shall be clearly marked with canopies, architectural
elements, ornamental lighting, and/or landscaping (illustration below). Entries from
parking lots should be subordinate to those related to the street.
4. Weather protection at least four and one-half feet (AYi) wide shall be provided over the
primary entry of all buildings and over any entry abutting a street. Buildings that are taller
than thirty feet (30') in height shall also ensure that the weather protection is proportional
to the distance above ground level.
5. Pedestrian pathways from public sidewalks to primary entrances or from parking lots to
primary entrances shall be clearly delineated.
TRANSITION TO SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT
Intent: To shape redevelopment projects so that the character and value of Renton's long-established, existing
neighborhoods are preserved. _
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Guidelines: Careful siting and design treatment should be used to achieve a compatible transition where new
buildings differ from surrounding development in terms of building height, bulk and scale.
Standards
Districts
A,B,
and D
District
C
At least one of the following design elements shall be used to promote a transition to
surrounding uses:
1. Setbacks at the side or rear of a building may be increased by the Reviewing Official in order
to reduce the bulk and scale of larger buildings and/or so that sunlight reaches adjacent
and/or abutting yards; or
2. Building proportions, including step-backs on upper levels in accordance with the
surrounding planned and existing land use forms; or
3. Building articulation to divide a larger architectural element into smaller increments; or
4. Roof lines, roof pitches, and roof shapes designed to reduce apparent bulk and transition
with existing development.
Both of the following are required:
1. For properties along North 6th Street and Logan Avenue North (between North 4th Street
and North 6th Street), applicants shall demonstrate how their project provides an
appropriate transition to the long-established, existing residential neighborhood south of
North 6th Street known as the North Renton Neighborhood.
2. For properties located south of North 8th Street, east of Garden Avenue North, applicants
must demonstrate how their project appropriately provides transitions to existing industrial
uses.
SERVICE ELEMENT LOCATION AND DESIGN
Intent: To reduce the potential negative impacts of service elements (i.e., waste receptacles, loading docks) by
locating service and loading areas away from pedestrian areas, and screening them from view in high visibility
areas.
Guidelines: Service enclosure fences should be made of masonry, ornamental metal or wood, or some
combination of the three (3).
Standards:
All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. Service elements shall be located and designed to minimize the impacts on the pedestrian
environment and adjacent and/or abutting uses. Service elements shall be concentrated
and located where they are accessible to service vehicles and convenient for tenant use
(illustration below).
2. In addition to standard enclosure requirements, garbage, recycling collection, and utility
areas shall be enclosed on all sides, including the roof and screened around their perimeter
by a wall or fence and have self-closing doors (illustration below).
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3. The use of chain link, plastic, or wire fencing is prohibited.
4. If the service area is adjacent to a street, pathway, or pedestrian-oriented space, a
landscaped planting strip, minimum three feet (3') wide, shall be located on three (3) sides
of such facility.
GATEWAYS
Intent: To distinguish gateways as primary entrances to districts or to the City, special design features and
architectural elements at gateways should be provided. While gateways should be distinctive within the
context of the district, they should also be compatible with the district in form and scale.
Guidelines: Development that occurs at gateways should be distinguished with features that visually indicate
to both pedestrians and vehicular traffic the uniqueness and prominence of their locations in the City.
Examples o
Standards:
District
Cand D
these types of features include monuments, public art, and public plazas.
All of the following are required:
1. Developments located at district gateways shall be marked with visually prominent
features (illustration below).
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2. Gateway elements shall be oriented toward and scaled for both pedestrians and vehicles
(illustration below).
3. Visual prominence shall be distinguished by two (2) or more of the following:
a. Public art;
b. Special landscape treatment;
c. Open space/plaza;
d. Landmark building form;
e. Special paving, unique pedestrian scale lighting, or bollards;
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f. Prominent architectural features (trellis, arbor, pergola, or gazebo);
g. Neighborhood or district entry identification (commercial signs do not qualify).
2. Parking and Vehicular Access:
Intent: To provide safe, convenient access; incorporate various modes of transportation, including public transit,
in order to reduce traffic volumes and other impacts from vehicles; ensure sufficient parking is provided, while
encouraging creativity in reducing the impacts of parking areas; allow an active pedestrian environment by
maintaining contiguous street frontages, without parking lot siting along sidewalks and building facades;
minimize the visual impact of parking lots; and use access streets and parking to maintain an urban edge to the
district.
SURFACE PARKING
Intent: To maintain active pedestrian environments along streets by placing parking lots primarily in back of
buildings
Guidelines: Parking lots should be located on the interior portions of blocks and screened from the
surrounding roadways by buildings, landscaping, and/or gateway features as dictated by location. A limited
number of parking spaces may be allowable in front of a building provided they are for passenger drop-off
and pick-up and they are parallel to the building facade.
Standards:
District
A, B, and
D
District
C
The following is required:
Parking shall be located so that no surface parking is located between a building and the front
property line, or the building and side property line, on the street side of a corner lot.
Both of the following are required:
1. Parking shall be at the side and/or rear of a building. However, if due to the constraints of
the site, parking cannot be provided at the side or rear of the building, the Administrator of
the Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may allow parking
to occur between the building and the street. If parking is allowed to occur between the
building and the street, no more than sixty feet (60') of the street frontage measured parallel
to the curb shall be occupied by off-street parking and vehicular access.
2. Surface parking lots shall be designed to facilitate future structured parking and/or other
infill development. For example, provision of a parking lot with a minimum dimension on
one side of two hundred feet (200') and one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') maximum
perimeter area. Exception: If there are size constraints inherent in the original parcel.
STRUCTURED PARKING GARAGES
Intent: To promote more efficient use of land needed for vehicle parking; encourage the use of structured
parking; physically and visually integrate parking garages with other uses; and reduce the overall impact of
parking garages.
Guidelines: Parking garage entries should not dominate the streetscape. They should be designed to be
complementary with adjacent and abutting buildings and sited to complement, not subordinate, the
pedestrian entry. Similar forms, materials, and/or details to the primary building(s) should be used to
enhance garages. The parking entry should be located away from the primary street, to either the side or
rear of the building. Parking within the building should be enclosed or screened
Standards:
District C
and D
All of the following are required:
1. Parking structures shall provide space for ground floor commercial uses along street
frontages at a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) of the building frontage width
(illustration below).
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Ground floor commercial space
with pedestrian-oriented facade
2. The entire facade must feature a pedestrian-oriented facade.
3. Facades shall be articulated and vehicular entrances to nonresidential or mixed use parking
structures shall be articulated by arches, lintels, masonry trim, or other architectural
elements and/or materials (illustration below).
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4. Parking structures not featuring a pedestrian-oriented facade shall be set back at least six
feet (6') from the sidewalk and feature substantial landscaping. This landscaping shall include
a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and ground cover. This setback
shall be increased to ten feet (10') when abutting high visibility streets.
5. The Administrator of the Department of Community and Economic Development or
designee may allow a reduced setback where the applicant can successfully demonstrate
that the landscaped area and/or other design treatment meets the intent of these standards
and guidelines. Possible treatments to reduce the setback include landscaping components
plus one or more of the following integrated with the architectural design of the building:
a. Ornamental grillwork (other than vertical bars);
b. Decorative artwork;
c. Display windows;
d. Brick, tile, or stone;
e. Pre-cast decorative panels;
f. Vine-covered trellis;
g. Raised landscaping beds with decorative materials; or
h. Other treatments that meet the intent of this standard.
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VEHICULAR ACCESS
Intent: To maintain a contiguous and uninterrupted sidewalk by minimizing, consolidating, and/or eliminating
vehicular access off streets.
Guidelines: Parking lots and garages should be accessed from alleys or side streets and when accessed from
a street, pedestrian circulation along the sidewalk should not be impeded. Driveways should be located to be
visible from the right-of-way, but not to impede pedestrian circulation. Where possible, the number of
driveways and curb cuts should be minimized.
Standards:
District B
District C
The following is required:
Parking lots and garages shall be accessed from alleys, when available.
Both of the following are required:
1. Parking garages shall be accessed at the rear of buildings.
2. Parking lot entrances, driveways, and other vehicular access points shall be restricted to one
entrance and exit lane per five hundred (500) linear feet as measured horizontally along the
street.
3. Pedestrian Environment
Intent: To enhance the urban character of development by creating pedestrian networks and by providing strong
links from streets and drives to building entrances; make the pedestrian environment safe, convenient,
comfortable, and pleasant to walk between businesses, on sidewalks, to and from access points, and through
parking lots; and promote the use of multi-modal and public transportation systems in order to reduce other
vehicular traffic.
PATHWAYS THROUGH PARKING LOTS
Intent: To provide safe and attractive pedestrian connections to buildings, parking garages, and parking lots.
Guidelines: Pedestrians should be provided with clearly delineated safe routes for travel from their vehicle
and/or the surrounding area to the building.
Standards:
Districts
Cand D
Both of the following are required:
1. Clearly delineated pedestrian pathways (i.e. raised walkway, stamped concrete, or pavers)
and/or private streets shall be provided throughout parking areas.
2. The pathways shall be perpendicular to the applicable building facade and no greater than
one hundred and fifty feet (150') apart.
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION:
Intent: To create a network of linkages for pedestrians to improve safety and convenience and enhance the
pedestrian environment.
Guidelines: Pathways should be provided and should be delineated by material treatment such as texture,
color treatment, and/or stamped. Mid-block connections are desirable. Between buildings and between
streets through-block connections should be made.
Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
All of the following are required:
1. Developments shall include an integrated pedestrian circulation system that connects
buildings, open space, and parking areas with the sidewalk system and abutting properties.
2. Pathways shall be located so that there are clear sight lines, to increase safety.
3. Sidewalks located between buildings and streets shall be raised above the level of vehicular
travel.
4. Pedestrian pathways within parking lots or parking modules shall be differentiated by
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material or texture from abutting paving materials (illustration below).
5.
6.
Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of buildings shall be of sufficient width to
accommodate anticipated numbers of users. Specifically:
a. Sidewalks and pathways along the facades of mixed use and retail buildings one
hundred (100) or more feet in width (measured along the facade) shall provide
sidewalks at least twelve feet (12') in width. The walkway shall include an eight feet
(8') minimum unobstructed walking surface.
b. Interior pathways shall be provided and shall vary in width to establish a hierarchy.
The widths shall be based on the intended number of users; to be no smaller than five
feet (5') and no greater than twelve feet (12').
All pedestrian walkways shall provide an all-weather walking surface unless the applicant
can demonstrate that the proposed surface is appropriate for the anticipated number of
users and complementary to the design of the development.
PEDESTRIAN AMENITIES
Intent: To create attractive spaces that unify the building and street environments and are inviting and
comfortable for pedestrians; and provide publicly accessible areas that function for a variety of year-round
activities, under typical seasonal weather conditions
Guidelines: Amenities such as outdoor group seating, kiosks, fountains, and public art should be provided.
Amenities such as transit shelters, benches, trash receptacles, and street furniture should also be provided.
Architectural elements that incorporate plants, particularly at building entrances, in publicly accessible
spaces, and at facades along streets should be included (illustration below).
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District B
District C
and D
Both of the following are required:
1. Site furniture shall be provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and weather-resistant
materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably maintained over an extended
period of time.
2. Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public spaces or
building entrances.
All of the following are required:
1. Site furniture shall be provided and shall be made of durable, vandal- and weather-resistant
materials that do not retain rainwater and can be reasonably maintained over an extended
period of time.
Site furniture and amenities shall not impede or block pedestrian access to public spaces or
building entrances.
Pedestrian overhead weather protection in the form of awnings, marquees, canopies, or
building overhangs shall be provided. These elements shall be a minimum of four and one-
half feet (4-1/2') wide along at least seventy five percent (75%) of the length of the building
facade facing the street, a maximum height of fifteen feet (15') above the ground elevation,
and no lower than eight feet (8') above ground level.
2.
3.
4. Recreation Areas and Common Open Space
RECREATION AREAS AND COMMON OPEN SPACE:
Intent: To ensure that areas for both passive and active recreation are available to residents, workers, and
visitors and that these areas are of sufficient size for the intended activity and in convenient locations. To create
usable and inviting open space that is accessible to the public; and to promote pedestrian activity on streets
particularly at street corners.
Guidelines: Common space should be located to take advantage of surrounding features such as significant
landscaping, unique topography or architecture, and solar exposure. Developments located at street
intersections should provide pedestrian-oriented space at the street corner to emphasize pedestrian activity
(illustration below). Projects that include residential, common space and children's play areas should be
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centrally located near a majority of dwelling units and visible from surrounding units. Play areas should also
be away from hazardous areas like garbage dumpsters, drainage facilities, streets, and parking areas.
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Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
c.
d.
Both of the following are required:
1. All mixed use residential and attached housing developments often (10) or more dwelling
units shall provide common opens space and/or recreation areas.
a. Amount to be provided: at minimum fifty (50) square feet per unit.
b. The location, layout, and proposed type of common space or recreation area shall be
subject to approval by the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee.
Open space or recreation areas shall be located to provide sun and light exposure to
the area and located so that they are aggregated to provide usable area(s) for
residents.
Open space or recreation area required elements. At least one of the following shall
be provided in each open space and/or recreation area (the Administrator of the
Department of Community and Economic Development or designee may require more
than one of the following elements for developments having more than one hundred
(100) units).
i. Courtyards, plazas, or multi-purpose open spaces;
ii. Upper level common decks, patios, terraces, or roof gardens/pea-patches. Such
spaces above the street level must feature views or amenities that are unique to
the site and are provided as an asset to the development;
iii. Pedestrian corridors dedicated to passive recreation and separate from the public
street system;
iv. Recreation facilities including, but not limited to, tennis/sports courts, swimming
pools, exercise areas, game rooms, or other similar facilities; or
v. Children's play spaces.
The following shall not be counted toward the common open space or recreation area
requirement:
i. Required landscaping, driveways, parking, or other vehicular use areas, and
ii. Required yard setback areas. Except for areas that are developed as private or
semi-private (from abutting or adjacent properties) courtyards, plazas or passive
use areas containing landscaping and fencing sufficient to create a fully usable
area accessible to all residents of the development (illustration below);
e.
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iii. Private decks, balconies, and private ground floor open space, and
iv. Other required landscaping and sensitive area buffers without common access
links, such as pedestrian trails.
All buildings and developments with over thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of
nonresidential uses (excludes parking garage floorplate areas) shall provide pedestrian-
oriented space.
a. The pedestrian-oriented space shall be provided according to the following formula: 1%
of the site area + 1% of the gross building area, at minimum.
b. The pedestrian-oriented space shall include all of the following:
i. Visual and pedestrian access (including barrier-free access) to the abutting
structures from the public right-of-way or a nonvehicular courtyard; and
ii. Paved walking surfaces of either concrete or approved unit paving; and
iii. On-site or building-mounted lighting providing at least four (4) foot-candles
(average) on the ground; and
iv. At least three (3) lineal feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.) or one individual
seat per sixty (60) square feet of plaza area or open space,
c. The following areas shall not count as pedestrian-oriented space:
i. The minimum required walkway. However, where walkways are widened or
enhanced beyond minimum requirements, the area may count as pedestrian-
oriented space if the Administrator of the Department of Community and
Economic Development or designee determines such space meets the definition
of pedestrian-oriented space,
ii. Areas that abut landscaped parking lots, chain link fences, blank walls, and/or
dumpsters or service areas,
d. Outdoor storage (shopping carts, potting soil bags, firewood, etc.) that does not
contribute to the pedestrian environment is prohibited within pedestrian-oriented
space. _
The following is required:
All attached housing developments shall provide at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of
District B private usable space per unit.
1. At least one hundred (100) square feet of the private space shall abut each unit.
2. Private space may include porches, balconies, yards, and decks.
All All of the following are required:
Districts 1. At each corner of the intersections listed below, a public plaza shall be provided.
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2.
4.
The plaza shall measures no less than one thousand (1,000) square feet with a minimum
dimension of twenty feet (20') on one side abutting the sidewalk.
The public plaza must be landscaped consistent with RMC 4-4-070, including at minimum
street trees, decorative paving, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and seating.
These public plazas are to be provided at intersections identified on the Commercial
Arterial Zone Public Plaza Locations Map. Those locations are at all of the following
intersections:
a. Benson Area: Benson Drive S./108th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 176th.
b. Bronson Area: Intersections with Bronson Way North at:
i. Factory Avenue N./Houser WayS.;
ii. Garden Avenue N.; and
iii. Park Avenue N. and N. First Street.
c. Cascade Area: Intersection of 116th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 168th Street.
d. Northeast Fourth Area: Intersections with N.E. Fourth at:
i. Duvall Avenue N.E.;
ii. Monroe Avenue N.E.; and
iii. Union Avenue N.E.
e. Grady Area: Intersections with Grady Way at:
i. Lind Avenue S.W.;
ii. Rainier Avenue S.;
iii. Shattuck Avenue S.; and
iv. Talbot Road S.
f. Puget Area: Intersection of S. Puget Drive and Benson Road S.
g. Rainier Avenue Area: Intersections with Rainier Avenue S. at:
i. Airport Way / Renton Avenue S.;
ii. S. Second Street;
iii. S. Third Street / S.W. Sunset Boulevard;
iv. S. Fourth Street; and
v. S. Seventh Street,
h. North Renton Area: Intersections with Park Avenue N. at:
i. N. Fourth Street; and
ii. N. Fifth Street,
i. Northeast Sunset Area: Intersections with N.E. Sunset Boulevard at:
i. Duvall Avenue N.E.; and
ii. Union Avenue N.E.
5. Building Architectural Design
Intent: To encourage building design that is unique and urban in character, comfortable on a human scale, and
uses appropriate building materials that are suitable for the Pacific Northwest climate and to discourage
franchise retail architecture.
BUILDING CHARACTER AND MASSING:
Intent: To ensure that buildings are not bland and so that they appear to be at a human scale, as well as to
ensure that all sides of a building, which can be seen by the public, are visually interesting.
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Guidelines: Building facades should be modulated and/or articulated to reduce the apparent size of
buildings, break up long blank walls, add visual interest, and enhance the character of the neighborhood.
Articulation, modulation, and their intervals should create a sense of scale important to residential buildings.
Buildings greater than one hundred and sixty feet (160') in length should provide a variety of modulations
and articulations to reduce the apparent bulk and scale of the facade (illustration below); or provide an
additional special design feature such as a clock tower, courtyard, fountain, or public gathering.
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District A
and D
District B
District C
Both of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
forty feet (40').
2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') deep, sixteen feet (16') in height, and
eight feet (8') in width.
Both of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include modulation or articulation at intervals of no more than
twenty feet (20').
2. Modulations shall be a minimum of two feet (2') in depth and four feet (4') in width.
All of the following are required:
1. All building facades shall include measures to reduce the apparent scale of the building
and add visual interest. Examples include modulation, articulation, defined entrances, and
display windows (illustration below).
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2. All buildings shall be articulated with one or more of the following:
a. Defined entry features;
b. Bay windows and/or balconies;
c. Roof line features; or
d. Other features as approved by the Administrator of the Department of Community
and Economic Development or designee.
3. Single purpose residential buildings shall feature building modulation as follows
(illustration below):
a. The maximum width (as measured horizontally along the building's exterior) without
building modulation shall be forty feet (40').
b. The minimum width of modulation shall be fifteen feet (15').
c. The minimum depth of modulation shall be greater than six feet (6').
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Intent: To ensure that buildings are visually interesting and reinforce the intended human-scale character of
the pedestrian environment; and ensure that all sides of a building within near or distant public view have
visual interest. .
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Guidelines: The use of material variations such as colors, brick, shingles, stucco, and horizontal wood
siding is encouraged. The primary building entrance should be made visibly prominent by incorporating
architectural features such as a facade overhang, trellis, large entry doors, and/or ornamental lighting
(illustration below). Detail features should also be used, to include things such as decorative entry paving,
street furniture (benches, etc.), and/or public art.
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Standards:
All
Districts
All of the following are required:
1. Human-scaled elements such as a lighting fixture, trellis, or other landscape feature shall
be provided along the facade's ground floor.
2. On any facade visible to the public, transparent windows and/or doors are required to
comprise at least fifty percent (50%) of the portion of the ground floor facade that is
between four feet (4') and eight feet (8') above ground (as measured on the true
elevation).
3. Building facades must have clear windows with visibility into and out of the building.
However, screening may be applied to provide shade and energy efficiency. The minimum
amount of light transmittance for windows shall be fifty percent (50%).
4. Display windows shall be designed for frequent change of merchandise, rather than
permanent displays.
5. Where windows or storefronts occur, they must principally contain clear glazing.
All of the following are prohibited:
1. Tinted and dark glass, highly reflective (mirror-type) glass and film.
2. Untreated blank walls visible from public streets, sidewalks, or interior pedestrian
pathways.
a. A wall (including building facades and retaining walls) is considered a blank wall if:
i. It is a ground floor wall or portion of a ground floor wall over six feet (6') in
height, has a horizontal length greater than fifteen feet (15'), and does not
include a window, door, building modulation or other architectural detailing;
or
ii. Any portion of a ground floor wall having a surface area of four hundred (400)
square feet or greater and does not include a window, door, building
modulation or other architectural detailing.
b. If blank walls are required or unavoidable, they shall be treated. The treatment shall
be proportional to the wall and use one or more of the following: (illustration
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below):
i. A planting bed at least five feet (5') in width containing trees, shrubs,
evergreen ground cover, or vines abutting the blank wall;
ii. Trellis or other vine supports with evergreen climbing vines;
iii. Architectural detailing such as reveals, contrasting materials, or other special
detailing that meets the intent of this standard;
iv. Artwork, such as bas-relief sculpture, mural, or similar; or
v. Seating area with special paving and seasonal planting.
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BUILDING ROOF LINES
Intent: To ensure that roof forms provide distinctive profiles and interest consistent with an urban project
and contribute to the visual continuity of the district.
Guidelines: Building roof lines should be varied to add visual interest to the building. Roofs should be dark
in color. Roof mounted mechanical equipment should not be visible to pedestrians. Buildings containing
predominantly residential uses should have pitched roofs with a minimum slope of one to four (1:4) and
should have dormers or intersecting roof forms that break up the massiveness of an uninterrupted sloping
roof.
Standards:
District
A, C, and
D
The following is required:
At least one of the following elements shall be used to create varied and interesting roof
profiles (illustration below):
1. Extended parapets;
2. Feature elements projecting above parapets;
3. Projected cornices;
4. Pitched or sloped roofs.
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BUILDING MATERIALS
Intent: To ensure high standards of quality and effective maintenance over time and encourage the use of
materials that reduce the visual bulk of large buildings, as well as to encourage the use of materials that add
visual interest to the neighborhood.
Guidelines: Buildings should use of material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding or patterns,
or textural changes. Building materials should be attractive, durable, and consistent with more traditional
urban development, such as brick, integrally colored concrete masonry, pre-finished metal, stone, steel,
glass, and cast-in-place concrete. If concrete is used, walls should be enhanced by techniques such as,
texturing, reveals, and/or coloring with a concrete coating or admixture. If concrete block walls are used,
they should be enhanced with integral color, textured blocks and colored mortar, decorative bond pattern
and/or incorporate other masonry materials.
Standards:
All
Districts
Districts
A, C, and
D
All of the following are required:
1. All sides of buildings visible from a street, pathway, parking area, or open space shall be
finished with the same building materials, detailing, and color scheme. A different
treatment may be used if the materials are of the same quality.
Materials, individually or in combination, shall have texture, pattern, and be detailed on
all visible facades.
Materials shall be durable, high quality, and reasonably maintained.
2.
3.
The following is required:
All buildings shall use material variations such as colors, brick or metal banding, patterns, or
textural changes.
6. Signage
SIGNAGE
Intent: To provide a means of identifying and advertising businesses; provide directional assistance; encourage
signs that are both clear and of appropriate scale for the project; encourage quality signage that contributes to
the character of the City; and create color and interest.
Guidelines: Front-lit, ground-mounted monument signs are the preferred type of freestanding sign. Blade
type signs, proportional to the building facade on which they are mounted, are encouraged on pedestrian-
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oriented streets. Alteration of trademarks notwithstanding, corporate signage should not be garish in color
nor overly lit, although creative design, strong accent colors, and interesting surface materials and lighting
techniques are encouraged.
Standards:
District C
and D
All of the following are required:
1. Signage shall be an integral part of the design approach to the building.
2. Entry signs shall be limited to the name of the larger development.
3. Corporate logos and signs shall be sized appropriately for their location.
4. In mixed use and multi-use buildings, signage shall be coordinated with the overall building
design.
5. Freestanding ground-related monument signs, with the exception of primary entry signs,
shall be limited to five feet (5') above finished grade, including support structure. All such
signs shall include decorative landscaping (ground cover and/or shrubs) to provide
seasonal interest in the area surrounding the sign. Alternately, signage may incorporate
stone, brick, or other decorative materials as approved by the Administrator of the
Department of Community and Economic Development or designee.
All of the following are prohibited:
1. Pole signs.
2. Roof signs.
3. Back-lit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet (can signs or illuminated cabinet
signs). Exceptions: Back-lit logo signs less than ten (10) square feet are permitted as are
signs with only the individual letters back-lit (illustration below).
Typical "can signs"
are not acceptable
BANK.
Internally lit letters
or graphics are acceptable
Plastic or-J
translucent
sheet
Sheet
metal
box
Only the individual
letters are lit
7. Lighting
LIGHTING
Intent: To ensure safety and security; provide adequate lighting levels in pedestrian areas such as plazas,
pedestrian walkways, parking areas, building entries, and other public places; and increase the visual
attractiveness of the area at all times ofthedayand night.
Guidelines: Accent lighting should be provided at focal points such as gateways, public art, and significant
landscape features such as specimen trees. Additional lighting to provide interest in the pedestrian
environment may include sconces on building facades, awnings with down-lighting, decorative street lighting,
etc.
Standards:
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District
A, C, and
D
All of the following are required:
1. Pedestrian-scale lighting shall be provided at primary and secondary building entrances.
Lighting shall also be provided on building facades (such as sconces) and/or to illuminate
other key elements of the site such as specimen trees, other significant landscaping, water
features, and/or artwork.
Downlighting shall be used in all cases to assure safe pedestrian and vehicular movement,
unless alternative pedestrian scale lighting has been approved administratively or is
specifically listed as exempt from provisions located in RMC 4-4-075 Lighting, Exterior On-
Site (i.e., signage, governmental flags, temporary holiday or decorative lighting, right-of-
way-lighting, etc.).
2.
3.
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-1-160, SCHOOL IMPACT MITIGATION FEES, OF CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION
AND ENFORCEMENT, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS), OF
ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO ESTABLISH THE SCHOOL IMPACT FEE FOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND TO AMEND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
REGARDING SCHOOL IMPACT FEES COLLECTION. £> * _?6
WHEREAS, school impact fees are established in order to mitigate the impact new
residential development has on school districts within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City collects the school impact fees on behalf of the school districts and
seeks to ensure that the fees are collected in a manner that adequately mitigates the impact to
the school districts; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to update the code to be more consistent with existing case
law; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation,
study, and the matter having been duly considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 3, 2010, and all
parties having been heard appearing in support or opposition;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Subsection 4-1-160D.5 of subsection 4-1-160D, Fee Calculations, of
Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance
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No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5. The City Council may adjust the fee calculated under this subsection, as
needed, to take into account local conditions such as, but not limited to, price
differentials throughout the District in the cost of new housing, school
occupancy levels, and the percent of the District's Capital Facilities Budget which
will be expended locally. The City Council establishes the following fees:
Issaquah School
District
Kent School
District
Renton School
District
Single-Family
Fee Amount
$3,344.00
$5,394.00
$6,310.00
Multi-Family and Accessory
Dwelling Unit Fee Amount
Not Applicable
$3,322.00
$1,258.00
SECTION II. Subsection 4-1-160E, Assessment of Impact Fees, of Chapter 1,
Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260
entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended
to read as follows:
E. ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT FEES:
1. The City shall collect school impact fees, established by this Section as
adjusted from time to time, from any applicant seeking building permit approval
from the City for dwelling units located within the District's boundaries.
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2. For any fee that has been paid through King County, the remainder of the
impact fees shall be assessed and collected from the lot owner at the time the
building permits are issued, using the fee schedule then in effect. If no payment
was made through King County, then the entire fee will be due and owing at the
time building permits are issued.
3. For all new dwelling units, the total amount of the impact fees shall be
assessed and collected from the applicant at the time of building permit
issuance, using the fee schedule then in effect. No permit shall be issued until
the required school impact fees set forth in the fee schedule have been paid.
SECTION III. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5)
days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of. , 2010.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
_day of , 2010.
Approved as to form:
Denis Law, Mayor
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
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