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ORDINANCE N0. 5792
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-9-060 OF CHAPTER 9, PERMITS — SPECIFIC, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING THE
REGULATIONS RELATING TO PAYMENT OF A FEE IN LIEU OF FRONTAGE
IMPROVEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton seeks to promote a safe, healthy, and attractive
community; and
WHEREAS, sidewalks are as a key aspect to safe, healthy, and attractive communities;
and
WHEREAS, the collection of fee-in-lieu of frontage improvements is allowed, in limited
circumstances, but it is appropriate for the fees collected to be expended within reasonable
proximity to where they were collected; and
WHEREAS, this matter was referred to the Planning Commission for investigation and
study; 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 title of subsection 4-9-060.C, Public Works Administrator's Deferral
of Plat Improvements or Deferral of Other On- and Off-Site Improvements Beyond Temporary
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Occupancy Permit, of Chapter 9, Permits—Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
C. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADMINISTRATOR'S DEFERRAL OF PLAT IMPROVEMENTS OR DEFERRAL OF
OTHER ON- AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY
PERMIT:
SECTION II. Subsection 4-9-060.C.9.d, Amount of Payment of Fee in Lieu of Street
Improvements, of Chapter 9, Permits — Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the
Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as follows:
d. Amount of Payment of Fee �� "^�� ^F �•�^^* '^���^.,^^�^^*�. In
each instance where the City approves a proposed fee-in-lieu under the
provisions of this Section, the amount of the fee-in-lieu is listed in the Citv of
Renton Fee Schedule. �"�" "^ ^��,"':�"^,, ,+ ^ � �,,,„ar�a *";r*., *"r^^ ,�^"�r�
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amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis for other significant street
elements, such as catch basins and curb ramps.
SECTION III. Subsection 4-9-060.C.9.e, Use of Funds, of Chapter 9, Permits — Specific,
of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal Code, is hereby amended as
follows:
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e. Use of Funds: In each instance where the City accepts payment of a
fee in lieu of installing a street improvement under the provisions of this Section,
the City shall deposit those funds into a reserve account and expend the funds
collected within #i�e�-�5� ten (10) years of the date collected to fund other
pedestrian safety improvements i� ''��•• in reasonable proximitv to where
thev were collected. Funds shall be collected and expended bv �rouped
Community Plan Areas as follows: West Hill, Citv Center, Cedar River; Talbot,
Benson, Fairwood; Kennydale, Hi�hlands, East Plateau; and Valley.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-9-060.C.9.f, No Further Obligation from the Property, of
Chapter 9, Permits - Specific, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of the Renton Municipal
Code, is hereby amended as follows:
f. No Further Obligation ��^� *�� °�^���*�•: In each instance where
the City accepts payment of a fee in lieu of installing street improvements, the
subject property will not be subject to participation in future street
improvement costs (along the property frontage) unless redevelopment occurs
that will generate more traffic trips than what was occurring at the property at
the time of the payment of the fee in lieu of installation of street improvements.
SECTION V. 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.
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Jaso A. Seth, �ty Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of April' 2016.
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Denis Law, Mayor
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Date of Publication: 4/29/2016 (summarv) �' �'^ ��`
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