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PRE-APPLICATION MEETING FOR
Le Short Plat
PRE19-000202
CITY OF RENTON
Department of Community & Economic Development
Planning Division
September 19, 2019
Contact Information:
Planner: Alex Morganroth, 425-430-7219, amorganroth@rentonwa.gov
Public Works Plan Reviewer: Justin Johnson, 425-430-7291, jtjohnson@rentonwa.gov
Fire Prevention Reviewer: Corey Thomas, 425-430-7054, cthomas@rentonrfa.org
Please retain this packet throughout the course of your project as a reference.
Consider giving copies of it to any engineers, architects, and contractors who work on
the project. You will need to submit a copy of this packet when you apply for land use
and/or environmental permits.
Pre-screening: When you have the project application ready for submittal, call and
schedule an appointment with the project manager to have it pre-screened before
making all of the required copies.
The pre-application meeting is informal and non-binding. The comments provided on
the proposal are based on the codes and policies in effect at the time of review. The
applicant is cautioned that the development regulations are regularly amended and
the proposal will be formally reviewed under the regulations in effect at the time of
project submittal. The information contained in this summary is subject to
modification and/or concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner,
Planning Director, Development Services Director, Department of Community &
Economic Development Administrator, Public Works Administrator and City Council).
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FIRE & EMERGENCY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 12, 2019
TO: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Lead Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Le Short Plat
1. The fire flow requirement for the proposed single family homes is a minimum of 1,000 gpm for
homes under 3,600 square feet (including garage and basement areas) and goes up to a minimum
of 1,500 gpm for homes over 3,600 square feet. A minimum of one fire hydrant is required within
300-feet of each proposed home. A minimum of two fire hydrants are required within 300-feet of
the proposed homes if they exceed 3,600 square feet. It appears one existing fire hydrant can
meet some requirements, however at least one new fire hydrant is required. A water availability
certificate is required from Soos Creek Water District.
2. The fire impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $829.77 per each individual home. This
fee is paid at time of building permit issuance. Credit is granted for the retention of the one
existing home.
3. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150-feet of all points on all
buildings. Fire access roads are required to be a minimum of 20-feet unobstructed fully paved
width with turning radius of 25-feet inside and 45-feet outside minimum. Roadways shall support
a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 75-psi point loading. Dead end streets that exceed 150-feet in
length require an approved fire apparatus hammerhead type turnaround.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 19, 2019
TO: Alex Morganroth, Planner
FROM: Justin Johnson, Civil Engineer III, Plan Review
SUBJECT: Le Short Plat Pre-App
16824 113th Ave SE
PRE19-000202
NOTE: The applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary is preliminary and non-binding and
may be subject to modification and/or concurrence by official City decision-makers. Review comments may also
need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City staff or made by the
applicant.
I have completed a preliminary review for the above-referenced proposal located at parcel(s) 2892900075 and
2892600036. The following comments are based on the pre-application submittal made to the City of Renton by
the applicant.
WATER COMMENTS
1. Water service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. A water availability certificate from
Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is required as part of the Land use Application.
SEWER COMMENTS
1. Wastewater service is provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District. A sewer availability certificate
from Soos Creek Water and Sewer District is required as a part of the Land use Application
STORM DRAINAGE COMMENTS
1. The development is subject to stormwater system development charges (SDCs). The 2019 SDC is
$1,800.00 per lot. The SDC will be collected for each new lot.
2. The site currently contains one single family residence and there is no on-site stormwater conveyance
system.
3. Refer to Figure 1.1.2.A – Flow Chart to determine what type of drainage review is required for this site.
The site falls within the City’s Flow Control Duration Standard (Forested Conditions). The site falls within
the Soos Creek drainage basin. Drainage plans and a drainage report complying with the adopted 2017
Renton Surface Water Design Manual will be required.
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4. On-site BMPs satisfying Core Requirement #9 will be required for the site.
5. Storm drainage improvements along public street frontages are required to conform to the City’s street
standards. New storm drain shall be designed and sized in accordance with the standards found in
Chapter 4 of the 2017 City of Renton Surface Water Design Manual.
6. A geotechnical report for the site is required per the adopted 2017 Renton Surface Water Design
Manual. Information on the water table and soil permeability (infiltration rates), with recommendations
of appropriate on-site BMP options per Core Requirement #9 and Appendix C, with typical designs for
the site from the project civil engineer, shall be submitted with the application.
TRANSPORTATION/STREET COMMENTS
1. The 2019 transportation impact fee is $7,820.42 per single family home. The current property contains
one single family home; the developer will receive a credit for the existing home. Fees are payable at the
time of building permit issuance for each individual home.
2. The proposed projects install frontage improvements for 113th Ave SE is a Residential Access street, with
an available right of way (ROW) width of 60 feet. RMC 4-6-060 requires a minimum 26 feet paved width
on residential streets with 0.5 feet wide curbs, 8 feet wide landscaped planter, and 5 feet wide sidewalks.
Street frontage improvements including minimum half street paved travel roadway width of 13 feet (from
centerline of the right-of-way), 0.5 feet wide curb, 5 feet wide sidewalk, 8 feet wide landscaped planter,
and drainage improvements are required to be provided on 113th Ave SE. The required minimum right of
way of the public street shall extend to the back of the sidewalk. Per RMC 4-6-060, half street frontage
improvements will be required to be built on 113th Ave SE frontage by the developer.
3. Per RMC 4-4-080, the maximum width of a single loaded garage driveway is 9’ and the maximum width
of a double loaded garage driveway is 16’. If a garage is not present, the maximum driveway width is
16’. Driveways shall not be closer than 5’ to any property line. The driveways should be located as far
away as possible from the street intersection as possible. All driveways shall have triangular wings.
4. Street lighting is required for projects with five or more residential units. Street lighting shall be per RMC
4-6-060 standards.
5. Paving and trench restoration within the City of Renton right of way shall comply with the City’s Trench
Restoration and Street Overlay Requirements.
GENERAL COMMENTS
1. Adequate separation between utilities as well as other features shall be provided in accordance with code
requirements.
a. 7-ft minimum horizontal and 1-ft vertical separation between storm and other utilities is required
with the exception of water lines which require 10-ft horizontal and 1.5-ft vertical.
b. The stormwater line should be minimum 5 feet away from any other structure or wall or building.
c. Trench of any utility should not be in the zone of influence of the retaining wall or of the building.
2. All construction permits for utility and street improvements will require separate plan submittals. All plans
shall confirm to the Renton Drafting Standards. A licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the civil plans.
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Please visit the Development Engineering Forms page for the most up-to-date plan submittal
requirements:
http://rentonwa.gov/business/default.aspx?id=42473
3. A landscaping plan shall be included with the civil plan submittal. Each plan shall be on separate sheets.
4. All utility lines (i.e. electrical, phone, and cable services, etc.) serving the proposed development must be
underground. The construction of these franchise utilities must be inspected and approved by a City of
Renton inspector.
5. Fees quoted in this document reflect the fees applicable in the year 2019 only and will be assessed based
on the fee that is current at the time of the permit application or issuance, as applicable to the permit
type. Please visit www.rentonwa.gov for the current development fee schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: September 17, 2019
TO: Pre-Application File No. PRE19-000202
FROM: Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Le Short Plat
16824 113th Ave SE
General: We have completed a preliminary review of the pre-application for the above-referenced development
proposal. The following comments on development and permitting issues are based on the pre-application
submittals made to the City of Renton by the applicant and the codes in effect on the date of review. The
applicant is cautioned that information contained in this summary may be subject to modification and/or
concurrence by official decision-makers (e.g., Hearing Examiner, Community & Economic Development
Administrator, Public Works Administrator, Planning Director, Development Services Director, and City Council).
Review comments may also need to be revised based on site planning and other design changes required by City
staff or made by the applicant. The applicant is encouraged to review all applicable sections of the Renton
Municipal Code. The Development Regulations are available for purchase for $50.00 plus tax, from the Finance
Division on the first floor of City Hall or online at www.rentonwa.gov
Project Proposal: The subject property is located at 16824 113th Ave SE and includes two parcels (2892600075
and 2892600036). The project site totals 36,938 square feet (0.85 acre) in area and is located within the
Residential -10 (R-10) zoning classification. The applicant proposes to subdivide the site into five lots with a 9,065
square foot combined stormwater and shared driveway tract. An existing home (proposed Lot 2) would remain
on property. The proposed single family lots range in size from 4,031 square feet to 5,702 square feet. A type Np
stream is mapped within 15 feet of the project site.
Current Use: The site contains an existing single family home, which is proposed to be retained.
Zoning: The property is located within the Residential High Density (RHD) land use designation and the Residential-
10 (R-10) zoning classification. Detached and attached residential development is permitted within the R-10
zoning classification designation, provided the proposal complies with the density range specified by the zone.
Density: The density range allowed in the R-10 zone is a minimum of 5.0 to a maximum of 10.0 dwelling units per
net acre (du/ac). The area of public and private streets and critical areas would be deducted from the gross site
area to determine the “net” site area prior to calculating density. Based on staff’s calculation, the net density
would be 7.80 du/net acre (5 lots / 0.63 acres = 7.80 du/net ac), which falls within the permitted density range
of the R-10 zone. Application of the stream buffer may reduce net acreage and impact the number of units
allowed on the site.
Development Standards: The project would be subject to RMC 4-2-110A, “Development Standards for Residential
Zoning Designations” effective at the time of complete application.
Maximum Number of Dwellings – One dwelling unit and one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) per lot.
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Minimum Lot Size, Width and Depth – There is no minimum lot size required in the R-10 zone for attached
dwelling units. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the minimum lot width and
depth criteria of the zone at short plat review.
Standard R-10
Minimum Lot Width 40ft.
Minimum Lot Width – Corner
Lot
50ft.
Minimum Lot Depth 70ft
Setbacks – Setbacks are the distance between the building and the property line or any private access easement.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the setbacks at short plat review for the
existing home and at building permit for the new homes.
Setback R-10
Minimum Front Yard 20ft. or 15ft. if access
from alley.
Minimum Rear Yard 15ft.
Minimum Side Yard 4ft.
Minimum Side Yard
along a street
15ft
Lot Coverage – For the R-10 zone, the maximum building coverage permitted is 55% with a maximum impervious
surface area of 70%. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the building coverage
and impervious surface coverage at the time of short plat review for the existing home and at building permit
review for the new homes.
Residential Design and Open Space Standards: All new residential dwelling units in the R-10 zone would be
subject to the Residential Design Standards outlined in RMC 4-2-115. Residential Design Review occurs as part of
the Building Permit Review. For example, site design requirements in the R-10 zone would require 350 square feet
of common open space for each unit in the development. Open space may not have a slope greater than 5%. Each
ground-related dwelling shall have a private yard that is at least 250 square feet in size with no dimension less
than eight feet (8') in width. An additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet of open space per unit shall be
added to the required amount of common open space for each unit that is not ground related.
Specific Design and Open Space:
For developments that are less than ten (10) net acres: No park is required, but is allowed.
Developments of four (4) or more units: Required to provide common open space as outlined below.
Above ground drainage facilities (i.e., ponds, swales, ditches, rain gardens, etc.) shall not be counted
towards the common open space requirement.
1. For each unit in the development, three hundred fifty (350) square feet of common open space shall
be provided.
2. Open space shall be designed as a park, common green, pea-patch, pocket park, or pedestrian entry
easement in the development and shall include picnic areas, space for recreational activities, and
other activities as appropriate.
3. Open space shall be located in a highly visible area and be easily accessible to the neighborhood.
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4. Open space(s) shall be contiguous to the majority of the dwellings in the development and accessible
to all dwellings, and shall be at least twenty feet (20') wide.
5. A pedestrian entry easement can be used to meet the access requirements if it has a minimum width
of twenty feet (20') with a minimum five feet (5') of sidewalk.
6. Pea-patches shall be at least one thousand (1,000) square feet in size with individual plots that
measure at least ten feet by ten feet (10' x 10'). Additionally, the pea-patch shall include a tool shed
and a common area with space for compost bins. Water shall be provided to the pea-patch. Fencing
that meets the standards for front yard fencing shall surround the pea-patch with a one foot (1')
landscape area on the outside of the fence. This area is to be landscaped with flowers, plants, and/or
shrubs.
7. Grass-crete or other pervious surfaces may be used in the common open space for the purpose of
meeting the one hundred fifty feet (150') distance requirement for emergency vehicle access but shall
not be used for personal vehicle access or to meet off-street parking requirements.
8. Common open space areas shall have a maximum slope of five percent (5%).
9. Obstructions, such as retaining walls and fences, shall not be placed in common open spaces.
Standards for Private Yards: Developments of four (4) or more dwelling units: Each ground-related
dwelling shall have a private yard that is at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet in size with no
dimension less than eight feet (8') in width. An additional two hundred fifty (250) square feet of open
space per unit shall be added to the required amount of common open space for each unit that is not
ground related.
Sidewalks, Pathways, and Pedestrian Easements:
All of the following are required:
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. Permeable pavement
sidewalks shall be used where feasible, consistent with the Surface Water Design Manual.
2. Front yards shall have entry walks that are a minimum width of three feet (3') and a maximum width
of four feet (4').
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 three feet (3') 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 twenty feet (20') on center. Shrubs shall be
planted in at least fifteen percent (15%) of the easement and shall be spaced no further than thirty
six inches (36") 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 fifteen feet (15') wide plus a five -
foot (5') sidewalk shall be provided.
Residential Design Standards – see RMC 4-2-115 for a full list of standards and requirements.
Based on the submitted site plan, the proposal does not comply with the open space requirements for the R-10
zone. All residential design and open space standards applicable to the R-10 zone would be verified at the time
of site plan review. In addition, the plan does not comply with the primary entry requirements for the R-10 zone
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Both of the following are required:
1. The entry shall take access from and face a street, park, common green, pocket park, pedestrian easement,
or open space, and
2. The entry shall include a porch or stoop with a minimum depth of five feet (5') and minimum height twelve
inches (12") above grade.
Landscaping: With the exception of critical areas, all pervious area shall have landscape treatment. Landscaping
may include hardscape such as decorative paving, rock outcroppings, fountains, plant containers, etc. 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 setbacks less than ten feet (10'). In those cases, ten feet
(10') of landscaping shall be required where buildings are not located. 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 Administrator. A
minimum of two (2) trees are to be located in the front yard prior to final inspection.
Storm drainage facilities are required to comply with the minimum 15 -foot perimeter landscaping strip on the
outside of the fence unless otherwise determined through the site plan review or subdivision review process.
Please refer to landscape regulations RMC 4-4-070 for further general and specific landscape requirements.
A conceptual landscape plan shall be provided with the formal land use application as prepared by a registered
Landscape Architect, a certified nurseryman or other certified professional.
Significant Tree Retention: If significant trees (greater than 6-inch caliper or 8-caliper inches for alders and
cottonwoods) are proposed to be removed, a Tree Retention/ Land Clearing (Tree Inventory) Plan along with a
tree retention worksheet shall be provided with the formal land use application. The tree retention plan must
show preservation of at least 20 percent (20%) of significant trees, and indicate how proposed building footprints
would be sited to accommodate preservation of significant trees that would be retained. The Administrator may
authorize the planting of replacement trees on the site if it can be demonstrated to the Administrator's satisfaction
that an insufficient number of trees can be retained.
In addition to retaining 20% of existing significant trees, single-family lots are required to provide a minimum tree
density of 2 trees per 5,000 square feet of lot area onsite. The tree density may consist of existing trees,
replacement trees, trees required pursuant to RMC 4-4-070F.1, Street Frontage Landscaping Required, or a
combination. Lots developed with detached dwellings in the R-10 and R-14 zones are exempt from tree density
requirements. Protected trees that do not contribute to a lot's required minimum tree density shall be held in
perpetuity within a tree protection tract.
Significant trees shall be retained in the following priority order:
Priority One: Landmark trees; significant trees that form a continuous canopy; significant trees on slopes greater
than twenty percent (20%); Significant trees adjacent to critical areas and their associated buffers; and Significant
trees over sixty feet (60') in height or greater than eighteen inches (18") caliper.
Priority Two: Healthy tree groupings whose associated undergrowth can be preserved; Other significant native
evergreen or deciduous trees; and Other significant non- native trees.
Priority Three: Alders and cottonwoods shall be retained when all other trees have been evaluated for retention
and are not able to be retained, unless the alders and/ or cottonwoods are used as part of an approved
enhancement project within a critical area or its buffer.
The Administrator may require independent review of any land use application that involves tree removal and
land clearing at the City's discretion.
If staff determines that the trees cannot be retained, replacement trees, with at least a 2-inch caliper or an
evergreen at least 6 feet tall, shall be planted at a rate of 12 caliper inches of new trees to replace each protected
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tree removed. A formal tree retention plan prepared by an arborist or landscape architect would be reviewed
at the time of the Short Plat application.
Parking: The following ratios would be applicable to the site:
Use # of
Units
Ratio Required
Spaces
Detached
Residential
1 unit 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.
2 spaces
Driveways: The maximum driveway slopes cannot exceed 15%. If the grade exceeds 15%, a variance is required.
Driveways exceeding 8% shall provide slotted drains at the lower end with positive drainage discharge to restrict
runoff from entering the residences or crossing any public sidewalks. The maximum width of single loaded garage
driveways shall not exceed 9 feet and double loaded garage driveways shall not exceed 16 feet.
Fences/Retaining Walls: If the applicant intends to install any fences as part of this project, the location must be
designated on the landscape plan. A wall taller than four feet requires a building permit. Fences up to six -feet in
height are permitted in the rear yard and side yard; fences up to four feet are permitted in the front yard. Any
part of a yard that is within a clear vision area has a limited fence height of 42-inches. A fence shall not be
constructed on top of a retaining wall unless the total combined height of the retaining wall and the fence does
not exceed the allowed height of a standalone fence. New or existing fencing would need to comply with the fence
requirements of the code (RMC 4-4-040).
Retaining walls shall be composed of brick, rock, textured or patterned concrete, or other masonry product that
complements the proposed building and site development. There shall be a minimum three-foot (3') landscaped
setback at the base of retaining walls abutting public rights-of-way. Please refer to retaining wall standards (RMC
4-4-040) for additional information about fences and retaining walls.
Access/Parking: Access to the lots is proposed via a shared driveway extending from 113th Ave SE. Shared
driveways may be allowed for access to four (4) or fewer residential lots (Per RMC 4-6-060J.1), provided:
a. At least one of the four (4) lots abuts a public right-of-way and the street frontage of the lot is equal to or
greater than the lot width requirement of the zone;
b. The subject lots are not created by a subdivision of ten (10) or more lots;
c. A public street is not anticipated by the City of Renton to be necessary for existing or future traffic and/or
pedestrian circulation through the short subdivision or to serve adjacent property;
d. The shared driveway would not adversely affect future circulation to neighboring properties;
e. The shared driveway is no more than three hundred feet (300') in length; and
f. The shared driveway poses no safety risk and provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles and
personnel.
Shared driveways shall be within a tract; the width of the tract and paved surface shall be a minimum of sixteen
feet (16'); the Fire Department may require the tract and paved surface to be up to twenty feet (20') wide. If a
shared driveway abuts properties that are not part of the subdivision, an eight foot (8') wide landscaped strip shall
be provided between the shared driveway and neighboring properties. The landscape strip shall be within a tract
and planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and groundcover, as required in RMC 4-4-070.
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Alley access is the preferred street pattern for all new residential development in the R-10 Zone. New residential
development in areas without existing alleys shall utilize alley access for interior lots. If the developer or property
owner demonstrates that alley access is not practical, the use of alleys may not be required.
The proposed access, as described in the project description, does not comply with criteria a. above. At least one
of the four lots needs to abut a public right-of-way with street frontage of the lot is equal to or greater than the
lot width requirement of the zone. The project would need to demonstrate compliance with public street or
shared driveway regulations at the time of land use application. A modification request would need to be
granted for any deviations from the street code standards. In addition, the applicant would need to
demonstrate that alley access is not practical with the land use application.
Critical Areas: Based on the City’s Critical Areas Maps, a type Np stream is mapped within 15 feet of the project
site. A stream study would be required with the application. The stream buffer would be based on category of
the stream per the following table:
Based on the buffer range shown in the above table, the required buffer for this stream is 75 feet. A 15 -foot
setback is required between buildings and critical area buffers. Based on the City’s Critical Areas Maps, there
appears to be no critical areas mapped onsite. However, wetlands may be located in the area; therefore, a
wetland reconnaissance shall be provided, clarifying the presence of wetlands onsite or near the site. If wetlands
are, determine to be located on or near the subject site, a wetland assessment and delineation would also be
required. The wetland and stream buffers are required to be placed in a Native Growth Protection tract.
Environmental Review:Due to the presence of critical areas near the site, the project would be subject to SEPA
review and an environmental checklist must be submitted with the land use application.
Permit Requirements: The proposed development would require administrative site plan review, SEPA review,
and administrative short plat approval. The applications would be processed within an estimated time frame of
6-8 weeks. The administrative site plan review fee would be $2,570.00 and the SEPA Review (Environmental
Checklist) fee is $1,540.00. The administrative short plat review fee is $5,140.00. Each modification request is
$250.00. A 5% technology fee would also be assessed at the time of land use application. All fees quoted above
are 2019 fees and are subject to change. Detailed information regarding the land use application submittal can be
found on the City’s new website by clicking “Land Use Applications” on the Community & Economic Development
page, then “All Forms (A to Z).” The City now requires electronic plan submittal for all applications. The City’s
Electronic File Standards can also be found on the City’s website at
https://edocs.rentonwa.gov/Documents/Browse.aspx?startid=867190&dbid=0.
In addition to the required land use permits, separate construction and building permits would be required.
Public Information Sign: Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits, as
classified by RMC 4-8-080. Public Information Signs are intended to inform the public of potential land
development, specific permits/actions being considered by the City, and to facilitate timely and effective public
participation in the review process. The applicant must follow the specifications provided in the public
information sign handout (see land use forms on City website). The applicant is solely responsible for the
construction, installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the sign.
Streams and Lakes Type Buffer
Type F 115 ft.
Type Np 75 ft.
Type Ns 50 ft.
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Once Preliminary Short Plat approval is obtained, the applicant must complete the required improvements and
dedications, as well as satisfy any conditions of the preliminary approval before submitting for Final Short Plat
review. Once final approval is received, the plat may be recorded. The newly created lots may only be sold after
the plat has been recorded.
Fees: In addition to the applicable building and construction fees, impact fees would be required. Such fees would
apply to all projects and would be calculated at the time of building permit application and payable prior to
building permit issuance. The fees for 2018 are as follows:
Transportation Impact Fee - $7,820.42 per each new single family residence;
Park Impact Fee - $3,945.70 per each new single family residence;
Fire Impact Fee - $829.77 per each new single family residence; and
Renton School District Impact Fee - $6,877.00 per new single family residence.
A handout listing Renton’s development-related fees is available on the City of Renton website for your review.
Note: When the formal application materials are complete, the applicant is strongly encouraged to have one
copy of the application materials pre-screened at the 6th floor front counter prior to submitting the complete
application package. Please call or email Alex Morganroth, Associate Planner at 425-430-7219 or
amorganroth@rentonwa.gov for an appointment.
Expiration: Upon approval, the site plan review approval is valid for two years with a possible two-year
extension, and the preliminary short plat approval is valid for five years with a possible one-year extension.