HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 6099 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 6099
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 4-4-080.F.10 OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING
PARKING REGULATIONS FOR CONVERTED LAND USES, AUTHORIZING
CORRECTIONS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, parking is an important component of development and it is important that
sufficient parking is provided based on specified land uses; and
WHEREAS, some land uses convert to a new land use that requires more parking than the
previous use; and
WHEREAS, the provision of adequate parking will be important for future users of the
new land use; and
WHEREAS, this matter was duly referred to the Planning Commission for investigation
and study, and the matter was considered by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, on July 1, 2022, the City notified the State of
Washington of its intent to adopt amendments to its development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 20, 2022, considered
all relevant matters, and heard all parties in support or opposition, and subsequently forwarded
a recommendation to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 6099
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits or are not explicitly repealed herein remain in effect and
unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 4-4-080.F.10 of the Renton Municipal Code, as amended by
Ordinance No. 6092 which passed City Council on November 28, 2022, is hereby amended to
insert a new subsection 4-4-080.F.10.d, to read as shown below, and renumber the former 4-4-
080.F.1.d to 4-4-080.F.10.e. All other provisions in 4-4-080.F.10 remain in effect and unchanged.
d marking Spaces Required by L and use Income Restricted and CD
Zone Conversions: A conversion to a land use resulting in a greater parking
requirement shall be required to provide the amount of parking required of the
new use.This shall be applied to the following conversions:
i. When attached housing converts from affordable income
restricted dwelling units to non-income restricted dwelling units; or
ii. When a commercial use in the Center Downtown (CD) zone
converts to residential, office, or convalescent center. Additionally, conversion to
any of the following commercial uses: drive-through retail, drive-through services,
hotels, mortuaries, indoor sports arenas, auditoriums, movie theaters,
entertainment clubs, bowling alleys, dance halls, dance clubs, other recreational
uses, or retail marijuana in the CD zone.
de. Parking Spaces Required Based on Land Use:
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USE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES
GENERAL:
Uses not specifically identified in this Department staff shall determine which of the
Section: below uses is most similar based upon staff
experience with various uses and information
provided by the applicant. The amount of required
parking for uses not listed above shall be the same
as for the most similar use listed below.
Bicycle parking: See minimum requirements in subsection F11 of
this Section.
Parking in Excess of Maximum Maximum ratios for off-street parking facilities
Standards: may be exceeded by up to 10% if the applicant
implements low impact development techniques
that reduce stormwater runoff and manages
stormwater on site in a way that exceeds the
requirements of surface water management in
RMC 4-6-030.
COMMERCIAL MIXED USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Commercial mixed use with 2 or 3 The total requirement for off-street parking
individual establishments (except facilities shall be the sum of the requirements for
vertical mixed use developments): each use computed separately.
Shopping centers (4 or more individual A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
commercial establishments): floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area. In the UC-1 and UC-2 Zones,
a maximum of 4.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area is permitted unless structured parking is
provided, in which case 5.0 per 1,000 square feet
of net floor area is permitted. Drive-through retail
or drive-through service uses must comply with
the stacking space provisions listed below.
Commercial within vertical mixed-use A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
developments: floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square
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feet of net floor area. In the UC-1 and UC-2 Zones,
a maximum of 4.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area is permitted unless structured parking is
provided, in which case 5.0 per 1,000 square feet
of net floor area is permitted.
RESIDENTIAL USES OUTSIDE OF CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Detached dwellings and townhouses: A minimum of 2.0 per dwelling unit, however, 1.0
per dwelling unit may be permitted for 1 bedroom
or less dwelling units. Tandem parking is allowed.
In addition, if the primary structure on a site where
an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is proposed does
not meet the City's minimum parking standards,
1.0 additional off-street parking space is required
to obtain approval.
Cottage house developments: A minimum and maximum of 1.6 per cottage
house of 3 bedrooms or greater; 1.4 per 2-
bedroom cottage house; 1.0 per 1-bedroom
cottage house or studio. In addition to the
minimum parking stalls required, a minimum 20%
of the total number of required parking spaces in
the cottage house development shall be provided
for guest parking and located in a common area
accessible by guests.
Manufactured homes within a A minimum of 2.0 per manufactured home site,
manufactured home park: plus a screened parking area shall be provided for
boats, campers, travel trailers and related devices
at a ratio of 1.0 screened space per 10 units.
Congregate residences: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per sleeping
room and 1.0 for the proprietor, plus 1.0 additional
space for each 4 persons employed on the
premises.
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Assisted living: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 space per
residential unit of assisted living, plus dedicated
parking spaces for facility fleet vehicles.
Attached dwellings in RMF, R-14 and R- A minimum and maximum of 1.6 per 3 bedroom or
10 Zones: large dwelling unit; 1.4 per 2 bedroom dwelling
unit; 1.0 per 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit. In
addition to the minimum parking stalls required, a
minimum 10% of the total number of required
parking spaces shall be provided for guest parking
and located in a common area accessible by
guests.
Attached dwellings within all other 1.0 per dwelling unit is required. A maximum of
zones: 1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed.
Attached dwelling for--low,income A minimum of 1.0 for each 4 dwelling units is
restricted: required. A maximum of 1.75 per dwelling unit is
allowed.
Live-work unit, residential unit: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per unit.
Accessory dwelling unit: When accessory to a single-family residence, 1.0
per unit is required. A maximum of 2.0 per unit is
allowed.
ADUs accessory to nonresidential uses are exempt
from additional parking when current parking
capacity exceeds the minimum parking
requirement for the primary use, otherwise 1.0 per
unit is required.
ADUs located within 1/4 mile of a mass transit
facility, as defined in RMC 4-2-080, shall be exempt
from off-street parking requirements.
RESIDENTIAL USES IN CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Attached dwellings: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per unit.
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Attached dwelling forL income 1.0 for every 4 dwelling units is required. A
restricted: maximum of 1.75 per dwelling unit is allowed.
Congregate residences: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 4 sleeping
rooms and 1.0 for the proprietor, plus 1.0
additional space for each 4 persons employed on
the premises.
Assisted living: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 space per
residential unit of assisted living, plus dedicated
parking spaces for facility fleet vehicles.
Detached dwellings (existing legal): A minimum of 2.0 per unit.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Drive-through retail or drive-through Stacking spaces:The drive-through facility shall be
service: so located that sufficient on-site vehicle stacking
space is provided for the handling of motor
vehicles using such facility during peak business
hours. Typically 5.0 stacking spaces per window
are required unless otherwise determined by the
Administrator. Stacking spaces cannot obstruct
required parking spaces or ingress/egress within
the site or extend into the public right-of-way.
Banks: A minimum of 2.5 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area.
Convalescent centers: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 for every 2
employees plus 1.0 for every 3 beds.
Day care centers, adult day care (I and II): A minimum and maximum of 1.0 for each
employee and 2.0 drop-off/pick-up spaces within
100 feet of the main entrance for every 25 clients
of the program.
Hotels and motels: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per guest room
plus 1.0 for every 3 employees.
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Bed and breakfast houses: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per guest room.
Mortuaries or funeral homes: A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000 square
feet of floor area of assembly rooms.
Vehicle sales (large and small vehicles) A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 5,000 square
with outdoor retail sales areas: feet. The sales area is not a parking lot and does
not have to comply with dimensional
requirements, landscaping or the bulk storage
section requirements for setbacks and screening.
Any arrangement of motor vehicles is allowed as
long as:
• A minimum 5-foot perimeter landscaping area is
provided;
• They are not displayed in required landscape
areas; and
• Adequate fire access is provided per Fire
Department approval.
Vehicle service and repair (large and A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000 square
small vehicles): feet of net floor area.
Offices, medical and dental: A minimum and maximum of 5.0 per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area.
Offices, general: A minimum of 2.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
floor area and a maximum of 4.5 parking spaces
per 1,000 square feet of net floor area.
Eating and drinking establishments and A minimum and maximum of 10 per 1,000 square
taverns: feet of dining area.
Eating and drinking establishment A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 75 square
combination sit-down/drive-through feet of dining area.
restaurant:
Retail sales and wholesale retail sales: A minimum and maximum of 2.5 per 1,000 square
feet of net floor area, except wholesale retail sales,
which is allowed a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
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square feet of net floor area if shared and/or
structured parking is provided.
Retail marijuana: A minimum of 4.0 and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
Services, on-site (except as specified A minimum and maximum of 3.0 per 1,000 square
below): feet of net floor area.
Clothing or shoe repair shops, furniture, A minimum and maximum of 2.0 per 1,000 square
appliance, hardware stores, household feet of net floor area.
equipment:
Uncovered commercial area, outdoor A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000 square
nurseries: feet of retail sales area in addition to any parking
requirements for buildings.
Recreational and entertainment uses:
Outdoor and indoor sports arenas, A minimum and maximum of 1.0 for every 4 fixed
auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, seats or 10 per 1,000 square feet of floor area of
and entertainment clubs: main auditorium or of principal place of assembly
not containing fixed seats, whichever is greater.
Bowling alleys: A minimum and maximum of 2.0 per alley.
Dance halls, dance clubs, and skating A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 40 square
rinks: feet of net floor area.
Golf driving ranges: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per driving
station.
Marinas: A minimum and maximum of 2.0 per 3 slips. For
private marina associated with a residential
complex, then 1.0 per 3 slips. Also 1 loading area
per 25 slips.
Miniature golf courses: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per hole.
Other recreational: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per occupant
based upon 50% of the maximum occupant load as
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established by the adopted Building and Fire Codes
of the City of Renton.
Travel trailers: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per trailer site.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CENTER DOWNTOWN ZONE:
Convalescent center, drive-through These uses follow the standards applied outside
retail, drive-through service, hotels, the Center Downtown Zone.
mortuaries, indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, movie theaters,
entertainment clubs, bowling alleys,
dance halls, dance clubs, and other
recreational uses:
Retail marijuana: A minimum of 4.0 and a maximum of 5.0 per 1,000
square feet of net floor area.
All commercial uses allowed in the CD A maximum of 1.0 space per 1,000 square feet of
Zone except for the uses listed above: net floor area, with no minimum requirement.
INDUSTRIAL/STORAGE ACTIVITIES:
Airplane hangars, tie-down areas: Parking is not required. Hangar space or tie-down
areas are to be utilized for necessary parking.
Minimum and maximum parking for offices
associated with hangars is 5.0 per 1,000 square
feet.
Manufacturing and fabrication, A minimum of 1.0 per 1,000 square feet of net
laboratories, and assembly and/or floor area and a maximum of 1.5 spaces per 1,000
packaging operations: square feet of net floor area (including warehouse
space).
Self service storage: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 3,500 square
feet of net floor area. Maximum of 3.0 moving
van/truck spaces is permitted.
Outdoor storage area: A minimum and maximum of 0.5 per 1,000 square
feet of area.
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Warehouses and indoor storage A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 1,500 square
buildings: feet of net floor area.
PUBLIC/QUASI-PUBLIC ACTIVITIES:
Religious institutions: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 for every 5 seats
in the main auditorium; however, in no case shall
there be less than 10.0 spaces. For all existing
institutions enlarging the seating capacity of their
auditoriums, 1.0 additional parking space shall be
provided for every 5 additional seats provided by
the new construction. For all institutions making
structural alterations or additions that do not
increase the seating capacity of the auditorium,
see "outdoor and indoor sports arenas,
auditoriums, stadiums, movie theaters, and
entertainment clubs."
Medical institutions: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 for every 3 beds,
plus 1.0 per staff doctor, plus 1.0 for every 3
employees.
Cultural facilities: A minimum and maximum of 40 per 1,000 square
feet.
Public post office: A minimum and maximum of 3.0 for every 1,000
square feet.
Secure community transition facilities: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per 3 beds, plus
1.0 per staff member.
Schools:
Elementary and junior high: A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per employee. In
addition, if buses for the transportation of
students are kept at the school, 1.0 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each bus of a
size sufficient to park each bus.
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Senior high schools: public, parochial and A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per employee
private: plus 1.0 space for every 10 students enrolled. In
addition, if buses for the private transportation of
children are kept at the school, 1.0 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each bus of a
size sufficient to park each bus.
Colleges and universities, arts and crafts A minimum and maximum of 1.0 per employee
schools/studios, and trade or vocational plus 1.0 for every 3 student rooming units, plus 0.5
schools: space for every full-time student not residing on
campus. In addition, if buses for transportation of
students are kept at the school, 1.0 off-street
parking space shall be provided for each bus of a
size sufficient to park each bus.
SECTION III. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk is authorized to direct
the codifier to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the corrections of
scriveners or clerical errors; references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering and references.The City
Clerk is further authorized to direct the codifier to update any chapter, section, or subsection
titles in the Renton Municipal Code affected by this ordinance, including subsections 4-4-045.1,
4-4-080.F.10, and 4-7-090.E.
SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 6099
SECTION V. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect December 20, 2022. No later
than five (5) days prior to such effective date, a summary consisting of this ordinance's title shall
be published in the City's official newspaper.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 5th day of December, 2022.
Jas n A. Se ,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of December, 022.
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