4-9-105 ADDITIONAL VEHICLES PERMIT:

A. PURPOSE:

To ensure the parking or storage of additional vehicles on residentially zoned property occurs in a manner that does not adversely affect public health, safety or welfare, and is appropriate based on available parking and vehicular access.

B. APPLICABILITY:

Additional vehicles permits are required if the number of vehicles or the allowed weight of a vehicle exceeds the standards of RMC 4-4-085, Parking of Vehicles on Residential Property. Additional vehicles permits are issued to properties and remain valid unless the permit is revoked.

C. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The Development Services Division, if satisfied that all requirements for an additional vehicles permit application are met, may approve, deny, or conditionally approve the issuance of the additional vehicles permit. Staff may inspect the property prior to approval to determine if the information in the application is correct and the property can accommodate the additional vehicle(s) based on Renton Municipal Code standards and regulations.

D. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF VEHICLES PERMITTED WITH AN ADDITIONAL VEHICLES PERMIT:

The number of vehicles allowed with the additional vehicles permit is at the discretion of the Development Services Division in consideration of any effects on adjoining properties, and whether or not adequate parking and vehicular access is available to accommodate the additional vehicles.

E. NOTIFICATION:

1. Notification: Public notice shall be accomplished consistent with RMC 4-8-090, Public Notice Requirements.

2. Comment Period and Decision: The notice of application comment period shall expire prior to the issuance of a decision by the Development Services Division, which may approve, conditionally approve or deny the proposed application.

F. CONDITIONS:

The Development Services Division, in reviewing an additional vehicles permit application, may require screening of the additional vehicle(s) from adjoining properties or the public right-of-way as deemed necessary to ensure compatibility or mitigation of their effects. Other conditions may be applied based upon the determination of the Development Services Division that conditions are warranted to meet the purpose and intent of applicable regulations and decision criteria.

G. REVOCATION OF PERMIT:

An additional vehicles permit may be revoked if the vehicles parked or stored on the property are found to be in violation of other provisions of Renton Municipal Code (e.g., the vehicles are found to be inoperable), or if unlawful activities related to vehicles have occurred (e.g., vehicle sales or vehicle repair).

(Ord. 5959, 12-9-2019)