HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5795 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 5795
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION
4-2-120 OF CHAPTER 2, ZONING DISTRICTS — USES AND STANDARDS, OF TITLE
IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE,
REVISING SETBACKS IN COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE ZONES.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that building setbacks are integral to creating a desired
urban environment; 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 "Setbacks" subsection in 4-2-120.A, Development Standards for
Commercial Zoning Designations (CN, CV, & CA), 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.
SECTION II. This ordinance shall be effective u on its assa e, a roval, and five 5)
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days after publication.
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ORDINANCE N0. 5795 I
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25'h day of A ril 2016.
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Jason . Seth, City Clerk
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 (summary) ����"�""'�'�`';;�`1`"\�.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5795
ATTACHMENT A
4-2-120.A
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS(CN, CV,BtCA, & UC)
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SETBACKS
Minimum Front �915 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the T�pses; �#�AJ�t��r�ses:�
Yardla,ls site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within Determined throu�h Site Plan Reviewa,s,s
the reduced setback.
Maximum Front �5 20 ft.ls �Determined throu�h Site Plan
Yard18 Review4,5,g
Minimum Side Yard �A 15 ft. The minimum setback may be reduced to 0 ft. through the .
Along a Street14,1$ site plan review process, provided blank walls are not located within ^" ^*�^� ���^�. n�*. Determined throu�h
the reduced setback. Site Plan Reviewa,s,a
Maximum Side Yard �,La 20 ft. �Determined throu�h Site Plan
Along a Streetl$ Reviewa,s,s
Minimum Freeway 10 ft. landscaped setback from the property line. n/a
Frontage Setback
Minimum Rear None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts a lot zoned residential. Tewnhe�ses: �
Yardlg ^" ^+"^r „�^�: n�+. Determined throu�h
Site Plan Reviewa,s,s
Minimum Side Yardlg None, except 15 ft. if lot abuts or is adjacent to a lot zoned residential. Tewnheases: � �*. {^� ��^^**�^"^�' ..,,"�
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Site Plan Review4,5,$
Clear Vision Area 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.
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