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SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
URBAN DESIGN DISTRICT SIGN
REGULATION MODIFICATION
City of Renton Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way-Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 Fax: 425-430-7231
PURPOSE: A modification is a means by which an applicant may req uest to modify a Code requirement
when there are practical difficulties involved in carrying any of the provisions of the City Center Sign
Regulations when a special individual reason makes the strict letter of the Code impractical.
FREE CONSULTATION MEETING: Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should informally
discuss the proposed development with the Planning Division. The Planning Division will provide
assistance and detailed information on the City’s requirements and standards. Appl icants may also take
this opportunity to request the waiver of the City’s typical application submittal requirements, which
may not be applicable to the specific proposal.
COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIRED: In order to accept your application, each of the numbered items
must be submitted at the same time. If you have received a prior written waiver of a submittal item(s)
during a pre-application meeting, please provide the waiver form in lieu of any submittal item not
provided. All plans and attachments must be folded to a size not exceeding 8½ by 11 inches.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL HOURS: Applications should be submitted to Development Services staff at
the 6th floor counter of Renton City Hall, 1055 South Grady Way, between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday. Please call your assigned project manager to schedule an appointment or call
(425) 430-7200 extension 4 to reach the Planning Division. Due to the screening time required,
applications delivered by messenger cannot be accepted.
All Plans and Attachments must be folded 8 ½”by 11”
APPLICATION SCREENING: Applicants are encouraged to bring in one copy of the application package for
informal review by staff, prior to making the requested number of copies, colored drawings, or photo
reductions. Please allow approximately 45 minutes for application screening.
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APPLICATION MATERIALS:
1. Pre-Application Meeting Summary: If the application was reviewed at a “pre-
application meeting”, please provide 5 copies of the written summary provided to you.
2. Waiver Form: If you received a waiver form during or after a “pre-application meeting”,
please provide 5 copies of this form.
3. Land Use Permit Master Application Form: Please provide the original plus 4 copies of
the COMPLETED City of Renton Planning Division’s Master Application form.
Application must have notarized signatures of ALL current property owners listed on
the Title Report. If the property owner is a corporation, the authorized representa tive
must attach proof of signing authority on behalf of the corporation. The legal
description of the property must be attached to the application form.
4. Fees: Shall be as established in the City’s current Fee Schedule Brochure.
5. Project Narrative: Please provide 5 copies of a clear and concise description and
summary of the proposed project, including the following:
Business name, size, number, height and locations of proposed sign(s);
Note any existing signage to remain
6. Justification for the Modification Request: Please provide 5 copies of a written
justification for the modification request. The Burden of proof as to the
appropriateness of the application lies with the applicant. Please submit a written
statement addressing and justifying how the modification request complies with each
of the following issues listed in RMC 4-3-100F to be considered by the Administrator:
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
subsections E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7 of the design regulations;
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;
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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. (Ord. 5531, 3-8-2010)
Additionally, please address in your written justification the review criteria of RMC 4 -
9-250D2:
Decision Criteria: Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this Title, the Department Administrator may grant modifications for
individual cases provided he/she shall first find that a specific reason makes the strict
letter of this Code impractical, that the intent and purpose of the governing land use
designation of the Comprehensive Plan is met and that the modificati on is in conformity
with the intent and purpose of this Code, and that such modification:
a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of
the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element
and the proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to
implement these policies and objectives;
b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental
protection and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon
sound engineering judgment;
c. Will not be injurious to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code;
e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended;
and
f. Will not create adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity.
7. Neighborhood Detail Map: Please provide 5 copies of a map drawn at a scale of 1" =
100' or 1" = 200' (or other scale approved by the Planning Division) to be used to
identify the site location on public notices. The map shall identify the subject site with a
much darker perimeter line than surrounding properties and include at least two cross
streets in all directions showing the location of the subject site relative to property
boundaries of surrounding parcels. The map shall also show: the property's lot lines,
surrounding properties’ lot lines, north arrow (oriented to the top of the plan sheet),
graphic scale used for the map, and street names for all streets shown. Please ensure all
information fits on a single map sheet. Kroll Map Company (206-448-6277) produces
maps that may serve this purpose or you may use the King County Assessor’s maps as a
base for the Neighborhood Detail Map.
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8. Site Plan: Please provide 5 copies of a fully-dimensioned plan sheet drawn at a scale of
1"=20' (or other scale approved by the Planning Division). We prefer the site plan be
drawn on one sheet of paper unless the size of the site requires several plan sheets be
used. If you are using more than a single plan sheet, please indicate connecting points
on each sheet.
The Site Plan should show the following:
Name of proposed project
Date, scale, and north arrow (oriented to the top of the paper/plan sheet)
Drawing of the subject property with all property lines dimensioned and
names of adjacent streets
For projecting signs, location of all existing public improvements including,
but not limited to, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, median islands, street trees, fire
hydrants, utility poles, etc., along the full property frontage
Location and dimensions of existing (to remain) and proposed:
1. Signs, including setbacks from all lot lines
2. lot lines
Location and dimensions of all easements referenced in the title report with
the recording number and type of easement (e.g. access, sewer, etc.)
indicated
For projects near the Cedar River, ordinary high water mark and distance to
closest area of work for any project located within 200 -feet of the river.
9. Architectural Elevations: Please provide 5 copies, for each sign face (N,S,E,W), of a 24”
x 36” fully-dimensioned architectural elevation plan drawn at a scale of 1/4” = 1’ or 1/8”
= 1’ (or other size or scale approved by the Planning Division). The plans must clearl y
indicate the following: Identify sign elevations by street name (when applicable) and orientation i.e.
Burnett Ave. (west) elevation Existing and proposed ground elevations
Existing average grade level underneath proposed structure
Height of existing and proposed structures showing finished roof top
elevations based upon site elevations for proposed structures and any
existing/abutting structures
Sign materials, colors and architectural design
18. Plan Reductions: Please provide one 8 ½" x 11" legible reduction of each full size plan
sheet (unless waived by your Project Planner). The sheets that are always needed in
reduced form are: landscape plans, conceptual utility plans, site plan or plat plan,
neighborhood detail map, topography map, tree cutting/land clearing plan, critical
areas plans, grading plan, and building elevations. These reductions are used to prepare
public notice posters and to provide the public with information about the project. The
quality of these reductions must be good enough so that a photocopy of the reduced
plan sheet is also legible. The reduced plans are typically sent in PDF format to the print
shop and then are printed on opaque white mylar-type paper (aka rhino cover) to
ensure legibility. If your reduced plans are not legible once photocopied, you will need
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to increase the font size or try a different paper type. Illegible reductions cannot be
accepted. Please also be sure the reduced Neighborhood Detail Map is legible and will
display enough cross streets to easily identify the project location when cropped to fit
in a 4" by 6" public notice space. Once the reductions have been made, please also
make one 8 ½" x 11" regular photocopy of each photographic reduction sheet. Some of
the local Renton print shops that should be able to provide you with reductions of your
plans are Alliance Printing (425) 793-5474, Apperson Print Resources (425) 251-1850,
and PIP Printing (425) 226-9656. Nearby print shops are Digital Reprographics (425)
882-2600 in Bellevue, Litho Design (206) 574-3000 and Reprographics NW/Ford
Graphics (206) 624-2040.
All Plans and Attachments must be folded to 8½” by 11”
REVIEW PROCESS: The Administrator will review your request for modification and issue a written
decision within several weeks. A public hearing is not required unless there is an appeal filed.
Code Background--RMC 4-3-100E 6. Signage: In addition to the City’s standard sign regulations,
developments within Urban Design Districts C and D are also subject to the additional sign restrictions
found in RMC 4-4-100G, urban design sign area regulations. Modifications to the standard requirements
found in RMC 4-4-100G are possible for those proposals that can comply with the Design District criteria
found in RMC 4-3-100F, Modification of Minimum Standards. For proposals unable to meet the
modification criteria, a variance is required.
RMC 4-3-100F. 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 subsections E1,
E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, and E7 of the design regulations;
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. (Ord. 5531, 3-8-2010)