Historic Preservation in Renton, WA (2026)
1 verified historic preservation rules for Renton, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Historic-Cultural Monuments
Renton has no landmarks commission of its own: RMC 4-1-260 hands historic and cultural landmark designation to the King County Landmarks Commission, which acts for the city under Chapter 20.62 King County Code. Property owners cannot start a King County nomination until the Mayor approves the request and the Council confirms it, and Renton adds one special commission member to represent the city.
Renton Historic Landmark Designation Rules
Some RestrictionsRMC 4-1-260(B), (E)(1)
B. NOMINATION APPROVAL: No historic resource may proceed through the nomination procedure of King County Code 20.62.050 until the City has approved the historic resource for nomination. Approval shall be from the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council. Documentation of City approval shall be provided as part of the nomination submitted to King County. ... E. LANDMARKS COMMISSION AUTHORIZ...
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