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Home My WebLink AboutORD 5790 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE N0. 5790 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTIONS 4-2-060, 4-2-080, 4-2-110 AND 4-2-115 OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS — USES AND STANDARDS, SECTION 4-9-250 OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS — SPECIFIC, AND SECTIONS 4-11-020 AND 4-11-230 OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS, AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "BUILDING HEIGHT" AND ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR"WALL PLATE" AND "WALL PLATE HEIGHT." WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the current method of regulating the height of residential buildings is unsatisfactory; and WHEREAS, this matter was referred to and considered by the Planning Commission, and the text amendment request being in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended• and , WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on January 6, 2016, and considered all relevant matters, and all parties were heard appearing in support or in opposition; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The "Utilities, small", "Utilities, medium" and "Utilities, large" rows in subsection 4-2-060.0, Utilities, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as shown on Attachment A. The remainder of the subsection shall stay as currently codified. 1 C?RDINANCE N0. 5794 I , SECTION II. Subsection 4-2-080.A.5 of 4-2-080.A, Subject to the Following Canditions, of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations} af the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as fallows: 5, a^�a Above-�round public utilitv facilities, such as water towers. reservoirs, water treatment facilities, and pump stations shall be treated with � public art, subiect to approval bv the Arts Commission. SECTION 111. Subsection 4-2-11Q.A, Development Standards for Residentia) Zoning Designations (Primary and Attached Accessory Structures), of Chapter 2, Zoning Districts— Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations� of the Renton Municipa! Code, is hereby amended by deleting the "Maximum Height" raw, and adding two new rows, "Maximum Number of Stories" and "Maxim�rm Wall Piate Height", as shown belov,r. The remainder of the subsection shall stay as currently cadified. RC � R-1 � R-4 � R-6 � R-$ � R-10 R-14 RMF AAa�c+paE�t ��g Q^�;�a�: � � ��s � ��+a�: �9-� Maximum Number af 3 ? 3 � Stories , Maximum Wal! Plate 32 ft. 24 ft. 32 ft.zo H@E�ht$'9,18,19 SECTION IV. The "Maximum Building Height" subsection of 4-2-110.8, Development Standards for Residential Development (Detached Accessory Buildings), of Chapter 2, Zoning 2 I - - - - -- -- ORDINANCE N0. 5790 Districts — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as shown below. The remainder of the subsection shall stay as currently codified. RC Accessory building— 12�5 ft. R-1, R-4, R-6, and R-8 Accessory building— 12�ft. Accessory dwelling units and Animal husbandrv or a�ricultural related structures are subiect to the maximum wall plate hei�ht of RMC 4-2- 110.A, and associated conditions. �9�e�ee��#a�Additionallv, the ' ' structu re ��e�l;,;ss�aee, ga;�ge spaee, ^��sh a I I not be taller than the primary dwelling. ;nimal ha3ban�r�-ef�g�ic�Tt�r�e��e� ��E��+rzs—�� R-10 and R-14 Accessory building— 12�5 ft. Accessory dwelling unit and a�ricultural related structures are—subiect to the maximum wall plate hei�ht of RMC 4-2-110.A, and associated conditions, except that the structure shall not be taller than the primarv dwellin�.�8-#� RMF 25 ft.20, except that the structure shall not be taller than the primarv buildin�s . Maximum Height for Public Facilities shall be determined throu�h site plan review.�",;o /1_'7_1�� Maximum Height for Wireless Communication Facilities (Including Amateur Radio Antennas) See RMC 4-4-140, Wireless Communication Facilities. Freestanding vertical monopole amateur radio antennas are allowed a maximum RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8, height of 45 ft. without a Conditional Use Permit. Taller structures wilt R-10, R-14, and RMF have maximum height determined pursuant to RMC 4-9-030, Conditional Use Permits. SECTION V. Subsection 4-2-110.D.9 of 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: 3 ORDINANCE N0. 5790 9. The allowed hei�ht of p�ublic facilities "^�^"* "^^.��: shall be determined throu�h Site Plan Review. � ��.,��. +,,..,,,.�i.,, w.;*�„a , � +„ ., w. �,,:..�* ��,,..,, �.,�.,a.,,a �.,.,,,.,..,�:,,,,�,,,,* ��c�► +„+�„ �;,,w„�+ .,,,;.,+ ,.�+�,,, .o�,,..,,,;. �. �x�2i' �FC�cl�ieFl�vC�'r�5-i"��... 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Subsection 4-2-110.D.12 of 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: 12. �—Roofs of Modulated Facades: Wall plates of a modulated portion of a buildin� mav exceed the maximum wall qlate hei�ht if the roof surface does not exceed the rid�eline of the primarv roof surface. Such facade modulations shall be no wider than ten feet (10') or twentv-five percent (25%) of the buildin� elevation, whichever is �reater. SECTION VII. Subsection 4-2-110.D.18 of 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: 18. ��Vertical Proiections from Wall Plates: , a. Roofs with a pitch epual to or �reater than 4:12 mav proiect an additional six (61 vertical feet from the maximum wall plate hei�ht. If the hei�ht of wall plates on a buildin� are less than the stated maximum the roof mav qroiect hi�her to account for the difference, vet the combined hei�ht of both features shall not exceed the combined maximums (e.�., if the maximum wall 5 L � ORDINANCE N0. 5790 plate hei�ht of a zone is twentv-four feet (24') and the wall plates of a structure are no taller than twentv feet (20'1, the roof mav nroiect up to ten feet (10'1 instead of six feet (6')1. Common rooftop features, such as chimnevs, mav proiect an additional four (41 vertical feet from a roof surface. b. Non-exempt vertical proiections (e.�., roofs qitched less than 4:12, decks, railin�s, etc.l mav extend up to six (6) vertical feet above the maximum wall plate hei�ht if the proiection is stepped back one-and-a-half(1.51 horizontal feet from each minimum buildin�setback line for each one (1) vertical foot above the maximum wall plate hei�ht. SECTION VIII. Subsection 4-2-110.D.19 of 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: 19. °�-�;� Shed Roofs: Wall qlates supportin� a primarV roof surface that has onlv one (11 slopin� plane (e.�., shed roof) mav exceed the stated maximum if the avera�e of wall nlate hei�hts is eaual to or less than the maximum wall qlate hei�ht allowed. SECTION IX. Subsection 4-2-110.D.20 of 4-2-110.D, Conditions Associated with Development Standards Table for Residential Zoning Designations, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: I, 6 ORDINANCE N0. 5790 20. An additional ten feet (10') of maximum wall plate height and an additional storv for a residential dwelling structure may be obtained through the provision of additional amenities such as ^�*�"^a �^^{�, additional recreation facilities, underground parking, and additional landscaped open space areas; as determined through the site development plan review process and depending on the compatibility of the proposed buildings with adjacent or abutting existing residential development. I��Ease ��iThe maximum wall plate height of a residential structure shall not exceed {^.,�fortv-two feet (4�42'). SECTION X. The "Roofs" subsection of 4-2-115.E.3, Residential Design, of Chapter 2, Zoning Designations — Uses and Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as shown below. The remainder of the subsection shall stay as currently codified. � Guidelines: Roofs shall represent a variety of forms and profiles that add character and relief to the landscape of the neighborhood. The use of bright colors, as well as roofing that is made of material like gravel and/or a reflective material;is discouraged. Standards: RC and R-1 n/a R-4, R-6, and R-8 One of the following is required for all development: 1. Hip or gabled with at least a s�i�four to twelve (64:12) pitch for the prominent 7 ORDINANCE N0. 5790 form of the roof(dormers, etc., may have lesser pitch), or 2. Shed roof. Additionally, for subdivisions greater than nine (9) lots=�a variety of roof forms appropriate to the style of the home shall be used. R-10 and R-14 Both of the following are required: 1. Primary roof pitch shall be a minimum� four to twelve (64:12). If a gable roof is used, exit access from a third floor must face a public right-of-way for emergency access, and 2. A variety of roofing colors shall be used within the development and all roof material shall be fire retardant. SECTION XI. Subsection 4-9-250.B.1.a, Residential Land Uses, of Chapter 9, Permits — Specific, of Title N (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipa) Code, is hereby amended as follows: a. Residential land Uses: Lot width lot de th setbacks allowed , P , , projections into setbacks, buildin� hei�ht, and lot coverage. Lot width, lot depth, and setback variations do not require a variance if the request is part of a stream daylighting proposal and meets criteria in RMC 4-3-050.L; and 8 � ORDINANCE NO. 5790 SECTION XII. The definition of "Building Height" in section 4-11-020, Definitions B, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows: BUILDING HEIGHT: The measurement of buildin� hei�ht depends on the applicable zone, as follows: 1. Within the RC, R-1, R-4, R-6, R-8. R-10. R-14, and RMF Zones: The vertical distance from �rade plane to the hi�hest wall plate combined with the hei�ht of anv portion of the structure that extends above the wall qlate (e.�.. roof, deck, etc.), excludin� chimnevs, ventilation stacks, and similar elements as determined bv the Administrator. 2. All Other 2ones: The vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest roof surface. T�OF ROOf r - -- '--,i-MD PONi OF NOOF / �IOP OF MI�LL PlA7E fi1NLDINO F�fili-►� m �_! _ _ _ �CMOE PIANE IB3.23' - - E7f6�INC 4RAOE ELEVATION DETERMINATI�N ❑F BUILDING HEIGHT SECTION XI11. Section 4-11-230, Definitions W, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended to add definitions of"Wall Plate" and "Wall Plate Height", in alphabetical order, to read as follows: 9 ORDINANCE NO. 5790 WALL PLATE: A horizontal member built into or laid alon� the top of a wall to support and distribute the pressure from ioists, rafters, etc. WALL PLATE HEIGHT: The vertical distance from the �rade plane of a site to the top of one (11 or more wall plates of a buildin� located thereon. SECTION XIV. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and five (5) days after publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25th day of April' 2016. Jaso A. Seth,�ity Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of April' 2016. � Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: \\\\\\\\`�;<<O��'�R��/// . v� Nro% ti�'��_ > ,c 2 � =,� T = Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney = ��L �_ . . � � �� Date of Publication: 4/29/2016 (summarvl ��'%,,�� S�6\\��`�� '��i yll�r u!�i u i n m�!`.�\�\\�� ORD:1903:4/5/16:scr 10 5794 -- - ORDINRNCE NO• �- I i pTT ACHM�NT ZUNING DESIGIdATiQNS: - p IN hitERUAi.zONING D�SIGNA�'�ONS ►NG U5�'[ABIE-USES AtIOWE INDt15TRIAl COM v CA I Cp � Cfl I COR I UC 4-2-06Q ZON il IM I �N �N I C I ' NTiAI ZONING D�SIGNAT��NS � � REStDE R-l0I R 1�I._RM..... � ...._-- ' g �RN1H I USES: R� R_1 R-4 I R-6 R" H H H N H H H H H29 H29 H29 _� i^�______ HH ----'� H H N H _-- H6� H6 H66 H66 H66 N66 H66 unication braadcas� H --..__----`—' . 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