Administrative Policy & Code Interpretations

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Administrative Policy & Code Interpretations

Administrative Policy and Code Interpretations are binding interpretations concerning land use codes administered by the City’s Planning Division.

Draft interpretations will be posted online and public comments may be provided during a 14 day comment period following the posting. Interpretations will be issued at the end of the comment period, subject to comments received.  To appeal a determination, a written appeal accompanied by the required filing fee must be filed with the City's Hearing Examiner no more than 14 days from the date of issuance.

As Code Interpretations are codified in the Renton Municipal Code, they will be removed from this list.  If you have any questions, please contact the Staff Contact by email or (425) 430-7200.

Pending Interpretations

Public comments are being received for the following Administrative Policy/Code Interpretation:

CI-156, Enforcement of Violations of RMC 4-4-085
Code Section: RMC 4-4-085
Appeal period ends at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 21, 2020

Interpretations On Hold

CI-132, Restricted Hours of Operation for Mobile Food Vendors
Code Sections: RMC 4-9-140

CI-127, Definition of a Hedge
Code Sections: RMC 4-11-080

CI-117, Commercial/Office and Residential Thresholds in the COR Zone
Code Sections: RMC 4-2-060 and 4-2-080

Final Interpretations

CI-155, Definition of "Townhouse"
Code Section: RMC 4-11-040
Effective Date: January 22, 2020

CI-154, Special Administrative Fence Permit Eligibility
Code Section: RMC 4-4-040
Effective Date: December 27, 2019

CI-153, Administrative Fee for the Collection of School Impact Fees
Code Section: RMC 4-1-190 and 4-1-210
Effective Date: September 16, 2019

CI-152, Applicability of RMC 4-4-055, Short Term Rentals
Code Section: RMC 4-4-055
Effective Date: September 16, 2019

CI-151, Slotted Drain Usage
Code Sections: RMC 4-4-080
Effective Date: July 8, 2018

CI-150, Preschool and Daycare Permissibility
Code Sections: RMC 4-2-080
Effective Date: February 14, 2019

CI-149 , Downtown Window Transparency
Code Sections: RMC 4-3-100.E.5
Effective Date: February 14, 2019

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