Noise Variance

A noise variance is required to exceed the maximum permissible sound levels set in Renton Municipal Code 8-7 which refers to WAC 173-60-020, WAC 173-60-040, WAC 173-60-050, and WAC 173-60-090.

Under WAC 173-60-050, temporary construction site noise resulting from construction activity shall be exempt from the provisions of WAC 173-60-040, except for situations involving noise reception in Class A EDNAs between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Residential zones classified as Class A EDNA include:

  • Reserve Conservation (RC)
  • Residential – 1 (R-1)
  • Residential – 4 (R-4)
  • Residential – 6 (R-6)
  • Residential – 8 (R-8)
  • Residential – 10 (R-10)
  • Residential – 14 (R-14)
  • Residential Multi-Family (RMF)
  • Residential Manufactured Home (RMH)

Prepare

Research

  • Find your property information to determine what is allowed for your zone and your property by referencing the Renton Zoning Code.
  • Prior to submitting an application, the applicant should informally discuss the proposed development with the Planning Division.
  • Use the Renton Zoning Code to determine the development standards are for your zone.

Be Prepared

  • Ensure sure all items on the applicable submittal checklist are provided and all application forms are signed.
  • Payment for the application is required once the permit invoice is issued to begin the review process.

Codes

Applications and Fees

Apply

Step 1.Apply for Pre-Application Meeting

All pre-application meeting requests must be submitted online via the online permit portal provided below. A complete application requires a Project Narrative, Site Plan and Vicinity Map. 

Online Permit Portal What To Submit | How To Submit

Once the Pre-Application meeting is scheduled, a Project Manager will be assigned to your project and will remain involved until its completion.

Note: Noise variances of up to 2 Nights of Disturbance do not require a Pre-Application meeting. Please email Planning Customer Service for more information on how to submit or call (425) 430-7294. 

Step 2.Pre-Submittal Screening

  • A Pre-Submittal screening may be required prior to formal Land Use Review. The screening will be performed electronically via an FTP link that your Project Manager will provide to you.
  • After you upload your submittal documents the Project Manager will review the submittal materials to ensure that requested revisions or missing items have been updated and/or corrected.

Step 3.Determination of Complete Application

If all required submittal items are provided and complete, unless waived by the Project Manager, staff will take in the application for official review. Plan review will not start until the invoice has been paid.

Step 4.Incomplete Submittal

If the submittal is deemed incomplete, application will be denied and applicant will receive additional instructions via email.

Review

Step 1.Review 

Once the application has been deemed complete, the project will undergo plan review. The permit type will also determine which process that permit will go through.

Step 2.Public Notice and Comment

The city will notify the public of the development application and invite comments from the community.

Step 3.Decision

  • Up to 2 Nights of Disturbance
    (Type 2 Land Use Application)
     Administrative Decision
  • Greater than 2 Nights of Disturbance
    (Type 3 Land Use Application)
    Public Hearing and Decision by Hearing Examiner

Step 4.14-Day Appeal Period

 

Time Frame

The average time frame for processing of a Environmental Review varies from 6 to 12 weeks depending on the permit type.

  • Type 2 (Administrative) - 6 to 8 weeks
  • Type 3 (Hearing Examiner) - 8 to 12 weeks

Next Steps

Documents

Once the Notice of Decision has been received, your entitlement has been approved. It is important to read through and understand any approval conditions and expiration dates.

What do I do now?

  • Work with the Development Engineers on your next steps for the civil review.
  • If the scope of work does not require civil review, please work with Permit Technician to submit the associated building permit.

 

Contact Us

Phone & Email

425-430-7294

Email: Planning Customer Service

Monday-Friday

8am-4pm

In-Person

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

9am-11:30am

1pm-4pm

Renton City Hall

1st Floor Customer Service

1055 S  Grady Way

Renton, WA 98057

 

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