CITY OF RENTON WASHINGTON

How to report

Express concerns online via Renton Responds or on our reporting message line at 425.430.7373. You will need to provide your:

1. Your name and contact
2. Address of concern (COR Maps)
3. Clear description of your concern.

Please note that reporting a potential violation is a serious and legal matter. Reports and comments received are public record and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act, RCW 42.56. Please do not share any information that you do not wish to be made public.

Common violation categories:

• Building Permits - RMC 4-5-050 & 055 - Requirements for building permits.
• Cargo Containers - RMC 4-5-130 - (Shipping Containers) are not allowed in the City.
• Fences - RMC 4-4-040 - Requirements for height and placement of fences.
• Garbage / Bulky Waste - RMC 8-1-4 - Locations and storage of bulky waste.
• Outdoor Storage - RMC 4-5-130 (308) - Location and storage of materials outdoors.
• Tent/Canopy Structures - RMC 4-5-130 (308.8) - Locations and structure allowances.
• Vegetation - RMC 4-5-130 (302.4) & RMC 4-4-070 F - Height and growth requirements.
• Vehicles - RMC 6-1-3 & 4-4-085 - Junk, commercial, quantity and parking locations.
• Please view the Renton Municipal Code for unlisted concerns

CODE COMPLIANCE PROCESS

Step 1. A Warning of Violation is issued after the violation is verified. You have 15 days to contact the City.
Step 2. Notice of Violation and Order to Correct may be issued if the property owner is unresponsive.
Fees are included and can accrue daily.
Step 3. If you feel the violation is in error, you may appeal a Notice of Violation within the time frame listed on the notice. A Hearing Examiner will review your case and issue a decision.

PAYING A FINE

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)
• Animal Information
• Code Compliance
• Fences & Hedges
• Retaining Walls
• Shed or Garage
• Vegetation
• Rental Registration Information
• Complete Forms Library

Construction hours in Renton vary based on the type of construction:

• Road Crew/ Road Construction: Restricted hours are between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.

• Commercial Construction Activities (Multi-Family, New Single Family and Other Nonresidential): Restricted hours are between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays shall be restricted to the hours between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays.

• Residential Construction Activities (Single Family Remodel or Single Family Addition): Restricted to the hours between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays and Sundays shall be restricted to the hours between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Report concerns about construction noise online using Renton Responds.