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ORDINANCE NO. 6 2 6 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
CHAPTER 18.56 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE
RELATING TO TEMPORARY SIGNS
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code Chapter 18.56 governs the placement of
signs in the City, including portable and temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has received numerous requests from
local businesses for increased regulatory allowances for the use of portable and
temporary signs to help stimulate local business activity; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2009, the City of Auburn Planning Commission
held a public hearing on the increased use of portable and temporary signs in the
City, and recommended to the City Council that such an increase be allowed;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended a one year time
period for such increased use with the possibility of up to two extensions of six
months, should economic conditions warrant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that under the current economic
conditions, it is in the best interest of the City to allow local businesses to
increase their use of portable and temporary signs for a limited time period,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective
date of this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010 Section 18.56.010 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
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18.56.010 Intent.
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the
aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and
general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual
communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid
visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and pedestrian
safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities
and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public
nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by
controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all
signs and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to
afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection
afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial
speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. This chapter
is further intended to support local businesses in the City and the
Citv's overall economv bv providinq additional and increased
opportunities for the use and sitinq of temporarv and portable
siqnaqe subiect to conditions includinq but not limited to time size
location and placement. (Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995;
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 2. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective September
16, 2010, Section 18.56.010 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is
amended to read as follows:
18.56.010 Intent.
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the
aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and
general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual
communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid
visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and pedestrian
safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities
and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public
nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by
controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all
signs and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to
afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection
afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial
speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. T";s ^hnp}or
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, r size-,
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I .(Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995;
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 3. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective
date of this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010 Section 18.56.020 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.56.020 Definitions.
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be
used only for the implementation of this chapter:
A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates
motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or
contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An
animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of
"changing message center" or "revolving sign."
B. "Banner" means a temporary sign constructed of fabric,
vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary
identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and
which is primarily promotional in nature.
C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing
a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or
activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any
use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an
off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial
purposes. The approximate sizes of the billboard faces range from
12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width.
D. "Changing message center" means an electronically
controlled message center that displays different copy changes on
the same lamp bank.
E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is located to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and
service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10
feet in height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500
spaces, the sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15
feet.
F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with two faces.
G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which
electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the
sign proper.
H. "Facade" means the entire building front, or street wall face,
including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire
width of the building elevation.
1. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof
which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which
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switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-
third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time.
J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition of
"ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign), or
"pole sign." Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not
defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs.
K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the
length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of
leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding
complexes.
L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the
immediate vicinity of the sign.
M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and
supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that
the sign appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign
shall be measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly
referred to as a monument sign.
N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of the
business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space
and/or address of the premises.
0. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally informational
and of a noncommercial nature intended primarily for the
convenience of the public and having a maximum area of two
square feet. Incidental signs include, but are not limited to: signs
designating restrooms, hours of operation, entrances and exits to
buildings and parking lots, help wanted, public telephones, etc. Also
included are property control and warning signs such as "no
trespassing," "no dumping," etc., and plaques, tablets or
inscriptions which are an integral part of a building.
P. "Mansard roof' means a sloped roof or roof-like facade
architecturally able to be treated as a building wall.
Q. "Marquee" means a permanent structure attached to,
supported by, and projecting from a building and providing
protection from the weather elements. For the purpose of this
chapter, a freestanding, permanent roof-like structure providing
protection from the elements, such as a service station gas pump
canopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee"
also includes canopy.
R. "Marquee sign" means any sign which forms part of or is
integrated into a marquee and which does not extend horizontally
beyond the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter,
a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign.
S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median
of a public street.
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T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or
industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or
in phases, with more than one building per parcel.
U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing
more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not
including residential apartmen# buildings, which share the same tot,
access and/or parking facilities.
V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries
advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which
it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted at,
services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name
of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises.
W. "Off-premises sign" means any sign which advertises an
establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment
which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place
other than on the property on which said sign is tocated.
X. "Parapet" means a false front or wall extension above the
roofline.
Y. "Perimeter" means a square or rectangle required to enclose
the sign area.
Z. "Portable sign" means any sign made of any material,
including paper, cardboard, wood or metal, which is capable of
being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the ground,
structure or building. This also includes sidewalk or sandwich board
signs, except those worn by a person.
AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is involved
by the sign or signs mentioned in this chapter.
BB. "Projecting sign" means a sign which is attached to a
structure or building wall in such a manner that the leading edge
extends more than 16 inches beyond the surface of said structure
or wall but does not extend more than five feet beyond the property
line, extends no more than six inches above any roofline, and
meets all standards for ground clearance. Signs that meet the
definition of "marquee sign" or "suspended sign" will not be
considered a "projecting sign."
CC. "Real estate sign" means a portable sign erected by the
owner, or the owner's agent, advertising the real estate upon which
the sign is located for rent, lease or sale.
DD. "Revolving sign" means any sign that rotates or turns in
motion by electrical or mechanical means in a circular pattern.
EE. "Roof sign" means a sign erected upon or above a roof or
parapet of a building or structure. Mansard roof signs shall be
considered as wall signs. Roof signs may not extend more than five
feet in height above the roof.
FF. "Sign" means any visual communication device, structure, or
fixture which is visible from any right-of-way intended to aid a land
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use in promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or
service using graphics, symbols, or written copy. For the purpose of
this chapter, a sign shall not be considered to be building or
structural design. It shall be restricted solely to graphics, symbols,
or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way.
This definition shall include inflatable signs, balloons or other
similar devices.
GG. "Sign area" means:
1. The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or
direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural
embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy, and
includes only one side of a double-faced sign.
2. Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without
added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by
measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter. The combined total
area of each individual letter shall be considered the total area of
the sign.
3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall
be computed by adding together the total area of each module.
4. Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest
rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or
advertising message being measured.
HH. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the
adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign.
II. "Sign structure" means any structure that supports or is
capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign
structure may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral
part of the building or structure.
JJ. "Single-tenant building" means a commercial building or
structure that contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings within
a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single-tenant
building.
KK. "Special event signage" means temporary signs including
posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials; which are not the
primary identification for the organization, event or product
~ advertised; and which are primarily intended for uery short-term
promotional periods. ,
LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and
suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right-of-way
and clearance regulations.
MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display
constructed of wood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper,
cardboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended
to be displayed for a limited time only. This definition shall include
inflatable signs.
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September 2, 2009
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NN. "Traffic hazard" means any sign which does not meet city
standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet
the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
00. "Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to and
extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any
building to which it is attached and supported through its entire
length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of
said wall or facade. "Window signs" which do not meet the
definition of a"temporary sign" shall be considered as wall signs.
PP. "Window sign" means a sign located inside or affixed to
windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or
unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building.
QQ "Feather Banner or Sign" means a fabric siqn with printed
advertisement on one or two faces that is either stationerv or
rotates and is attached on one side to a metal pole or stake that is
placed in the qround or attached to a secure obiect.
RR "Off-premise directional siqn" means a siqn located on
private property or in the public riqht-of-wav as authorized that
directs or quides persons to an establishment merchandise,
service qoods or entertainment which is sold produced, and
manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the propertv or
public riqht-of-wav on which said siqn is located. (Ord. 6166 § 1,
2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.)
Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective September
16, 2010 Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is
amended to read as follows:
18.56.020 Definitions.
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be
used only for the implementation of this chapter:
A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates
motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or
contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An
animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of
"changing message center" or "revolving sign."
B. "Banner" means a temporary sign constructed of fabric,
vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary
identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and
which is primarily promotional in nature.
C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing
a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or
activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any
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September 2, 2009
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use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an
off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial
purposes. The approximate sizes of the billboard faces range from
12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width.
D. "Changing message center" means an electronically
controlled message center that displays different copy changes on
the same lamp bank.
E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is located to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and
service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10
feet in height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500
spaces, the sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15
feet.
F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with two faces.
G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which
electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the
sign proper.
H. "Facade" means the entire building front, or street wall face,
including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire
width of the building elevation.
1. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof
which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which
switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-
third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time.
J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition of
"ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign), or
"pole sign." Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not
defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs.
K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the
length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of
leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding
complexes.
L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the
immediate vicinity of the sign.
M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and
supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that
the sign appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign
shall be measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly
referred to as a monument sign.
N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of the
business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space
and/or address of the premises.
0. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally informational
and of a noncommercial nature intended primarily for the
convenience of the public and having a maximum area of two
square feet. Incidental signs include, but are not limited to: signs
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September 2, 2009
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designating restrooms, hours of operation, entrances and exits to
buildings and parking lots, help wanted, public telephones, etc. Also
included are property control and warning signs such as "no
trespassing," "no dumping," etc., and plaques, tablets or
inscriptions which are an integral part of a building.
P. "Mansard roof' means a sloped roof or roof-like facade
architecturally able to be treated as a building wall.
Q. "Marquee" means a permanent structure attached to,
supported by, and projecting from a building and providing
protection from the weather elements. For the purpose of this
chapter, a freestanding, permanent roof-like structure providing
protection from the elements, such as a service station gas pump
canopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee"
also includes canopy.
R. "Marquee sign" means any sign which forms part of or is
integrated into a marquee and which does not extend horizontally
beyond the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter,
a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign.
S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median
of a public street.
T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or
industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or
in phases, with more than one building per parcel.
U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing
more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not
including residential apartment buildings, which share the same lot,
access and/or parking facilities.
V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries
advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which
it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted at,
services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name
of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises.
W. "Off-premises sign" means any sign which advertises an
establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment
which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place
other than on the property on which said sign is located.
X. "Parapet" means a false front or wall extension above the
roofline.
Y. "Perimeter" means a square or rectangle required to enclose
the sign area.
Z. "Portable sign" means any sign made of any material,
including paper, cardboard, wood or metal, which is capable of
being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the ground,
structure or building. This also includes sidewalk or sandwich board
signs, except those worn by a person.
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AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is involved
by the sign or signs mentioned in this chapter.
BB. "Projecting sign" means a sign which is attached to a
structure or building wall in such a manner that the leading edge
extends more than 16 inches beyond the surFace of said structure
or wall but does not extend more than five feet beyond the property
line, extends no more than six inches above any roofline, and
meets all standards for ground clearance. Signs that meet the
definition of "marquee sign" or "suspended sign" will not be
considered a "projecting sign."
CC. "Real estate sign" means a portable sign erected by the
owner, or the owner's agent, advertising the real estate upon which
the sign is located for rent, lease or sale.
DD. "Revolving sign" means any sign that rotates or turns in
motion by electrical or mechanical means in a circular pattern.
EE. "Roof sign" means a sign erected upon or above a roof or
parapet of a building or structure. Mansard roof signs shall be
considered as wall signs. Roof signs may not extend more than five
feet in height above the roof.
FF. "Sign" means any visual communication device, structure, or
fixture which is visible from any right-of-way intended to aid a land
use in promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or
service using graphics, symbols, or written copy. For the purpose of
this chapter, a sign shall not be considered to be building or
structural design. It shall be restricted solely to graphics, symbols,
or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way.
This definition shall include inflatable signs, balloons or other
similar devices.
GG. "Sign area" means:
1. The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or
direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural
embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy, and
includes only one side of a double-faced sign.
2. Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without
added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by
measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter. The combined total
area of each individual letter shall be considered the total area of
the sign.
3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall
be computed by adding together the total area of each module.
4. Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest
rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or
advertising message being measured.
HH. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the
adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign.
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September 2, 2009
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II. "Sign structure" means any structure that supports or is
capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter. A sign
structure may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral
part of the building or structure.
JJ. "Single-tenant building" means a commercial building or
structure that contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings within
a multibuilding complex may not be considered a single-tenant
building.
KK. "Special event signage" means temporary signs including
posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials; which are not the
primary identification for the organization, event or product
~ advertised; and which are primarily intended for very short-term
promotional periods.
LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and
suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right-of-way
and clearance regulations.
MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display
constructed of wood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper,
cardboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended
to be displayed for a limited time only. This definition shall include
inflatable signs.
NN. "Traffic hazard" means any sign which does not meet city
standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet
the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
00. "Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to and
extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any
building to which it is attached and supported through its entire
length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of
said wall or facade. "Window signs" which do not meet the
definition of a"temporary sign" shall be considered as wall signs.
PP. "Window sign" means a sign located inside or affixed to
windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or
unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building.
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, goods, , preduGed,
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. (Ord. 6166 § 1,
2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.)
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September 2, 2009
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Section 5. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective
date of this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010 Section 18.56.030 of the
Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18.56.030 General provisions, all districts.
A. Community Signs. The planning, building and community
director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at or
near the city limits, on city public right-of-way or on privately owned
parcels with the owner's permission, on which may be listed
institutional names, service clubs or organizations or points of
interest or similar public information. Right-of-way use permits may
be required for signs located in the public right-of-way, except as
Permitted bv ACC 18.56.030.B.1, ACC 18.56.030.B.2, ACC
18.56.030.1 or ACC 18.56.030.J.
B. Temporary Signs.
1. Until September 16, 2010 aspecial event signage may be
allowed in the RO RO-H CN, C-1, C-2, C-
3 DUC BP LF M-1 M-2 EP and the non-residential used
properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills
South subiect to obtainment of temporar rLsign permit authorization
from the Citv and compliance with the followinq as applicable:
a. ~
b.---The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet;
b Special event siqns as authorized herein shall not have the
followinq:
i. Illumination of any kind
ii Strobinq or blinkinq or flashinq liqhts
iii. Electrical animation
iv. Chanqeable reader copy, electronic or manual
c Special event siqnaqe shall not exceed the maximum heiqht
limitations of the underlyinq zoninq district.
d Special event siqns may have spinninq elements attached to
them includinq but not limited to flaqs or pennants or balloons or
windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at anv time
constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safetv hazard.
e Balloons and windsock special event siqnaqe shall not be
authorized to be placed in the public riqhts-of-wav or on-site
landscape area or off-site on another private parcel of land that
does not contain the business or service beinq advertised,
f FlacLand pennant special event siqnaqe mav be authorized
to be placed in the public riqhts-of-way, provided that placement in
the public riqhts-of-way does not constitute a traffic safetv or
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September 2, 2009
Page 12 of 31
pedestrian safety hazard and does not create non-conformance to
the American with Disabilities Act,
g. Flaq and pennant special event siqnaqe may be authorized
to be placed in on-site landscape area and off-site on another
private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service
being advertised, provided that placement in on-site landscape
areas does not impede siqht distance and that off-site placement
on another property has received prior property owner
authorization.
2. Until September 16, 2010 Bbanners may be allowed in the
RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-2, C-3, DUC, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the
non-residential used properties in the Terrace View District and the
PUD-Lakeland Hills South, subject to obtainment of temporary sign
permit authorization from the City and comqliance with the
following:
a. Alm merc than fiwn c UGh 6ogTT~.may be u_~~peF si.~° a,a Ty
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s.. The area of any single banner used bv a single business on
a site shall not exceed 32 4-2-8 square feetLprovided that banners
crossing roadways as approved by the City shall not exceed 120
square feet.;
c. For multi-tenant buildinqs and/or multi-business complexes,
each business shall be authorized to have a banner provided that
the size of each banner shall be limited to maximum of 32 square
feet, provided that banners crossing roadways as approved by the
City shall not exceed 120 square feet.
d. Banners as authorized herein shall not have the followinq:
i. Illumination of anv kind
ii. Strobinq or blinking or flashing liqhts
iii. Electrical animation
iv. Chanqeable reader copy, electronic or manual
e. Banner siqnaqe shall not exceed the maximum heiqht
limitations of the underlvinq zoninq district.
f. Banners mav have spinninq elements attached to them
includinq but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or
windsocks attached to them provided that thev do not at any time
constitute a traffic safetv or pedestrian safety hazard.
P. Banners mav be authorized to be placed in the public riqhts-
of-wav, provided that placement in the public riqhts-of-wav does not
constitute a traffic safetv or pedestrian safety hazard or does not
create non-conformance to the American with Disabilities Act.
h. Banners mav be authorized to be placed in on-site
landscape area and off-site on another private parcel of land that
does not contain the business or service beinq advertised, provided
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 13 of 31
that piacement in on-site landscape areas does not impede sight
distance and that off-site placement on another propertv has
received prior propertv owner authorization.
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C. Civic Events. Street banners may be permitted subject to
approval and installation in accordance with rules and procedures
established by the city of Auburn public works department.
D. Sign Lighting Provisions.
1. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any
residential zone. No person shall construct, establish, create or
maintain any stationary exterior lighting or illumination system or
any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street,
highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic which
system contains or utilizes:
a. Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of
25 watts,
b. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector,
c. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector,
d. Any revolving beacon light,
e. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation, except as
allowed for changing message center signs in subsection F of this
section;
2. The provisions of subsection (D)(1) of this section shall not
apply to:
a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency
for the purpose of directing or controlling navigation, traffic, or
highway or street illumination,
b. Aircraft warning lights.
E. Construction Provisions, Sight Distance, Exposed Angle Iron
and Wire.
1. Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance
with the requirements of the International Building Codes, as
amended;
2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code and all state laws, and
shall include an approved testing lab sticker;
3. Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements
( established by the city engineer pursuant to AGG the
City of Auburn Engineerinq Desiqn Standards;
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 14 of 31
4. When a projecting sign is used, no angle irons, guy wires or
braces shall be visible, except those that are an integral part of the
overall design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they
are required for safety.
F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under
this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the
following requirements; provided, that changing message center
signs that only display time and temperature or similar public
service information shall be exempt from these requirements. _
1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only
be allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones.
a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall
only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal
arterial street.
b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall
operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only
be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way
North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign
standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I)).
2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign
per street frontage shall be permitted on each property.
3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing
message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a
sign's total sign face area.
4. Display.
a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than
once every one and one-half seconds.
b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds
to be displayed in its entirety.
5. Light Levels.
a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient
light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to
automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on
ambient light conditions.
b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be
operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's
recommended levels.
c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any
residential zone. The director shall have the authority to require a
sign permit application include information to ensure the intent of !
this requirement is met.
d. The brightness level shall not exceed 8,000 nits when
measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness during
daylight hours and 500 nits when measured from the sign's face at
its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 15 of 31
6. On-Premises Advertising Only. Changing message center
signs shall only advertise on-premises products and services, or
display public service messages or messages on behalf of not-for-
profit organizations.
7. Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's
operating manual shall be provided to the city upon request.
8. Amortization. All changing message center signs that do not
comply with the requirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) of this
section shall be brought into compliance with those requirements
by April 1, 2009.
G. Change of Copy. The holder of a permit, for the duration
thereof, shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the
structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being
required to pay any additional fees.
H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly
prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the following
signs:
1. The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions such
as schools, with the poles treated as structures;
2. Official public notices, official court notices;
3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions);
4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way;
5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign;
8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of
erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building
material and facade;
9. Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs,
signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are
erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of
his or her public duty;
10. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which
do not incorporate advertising or identification;
11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial
speech.
1. Until September 16, 2010, portable siqns shall be allowed in
the RO, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-3, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the non-
residential used properties in the Terrace View District and the
PUD-Lakeland Hills South subject to obtainment of temporary siqn
permit authorization from the Gity and compliance with the followinq
as applicable:
1. For sinqle-tenant buildings and/or sites, one portable siqn
shall be allowed per buildinq or propertv frontaqe, as applicable.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 16 of 31
2. Each business in a multi-tenant buildinq and/or multi-buildinq
complex shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) portable siqn.
3. For multi-tenant buildings and/or multi-buildinq complexes
that propose to place one or more portable signs within the on-site
landscaped area at the intersection of two public or private streets
or at a driveway intersection with a public or private street,
compliance to the City's minimum siqht distance requirements shall
be maintained at all times.
4. For multi-tenant buildinqs and/or multi-buildinq complexes
that propose to place one or more portable siqns along the propertY
street frontaqe of a public or private street, the total number of
allowable portable siqns alonq said frontaqe shall be limited as
follows to reduce the visual and aesthetic impact to the City:
a. 0-25 lineal feet of public or private street frontaqe = 1
portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum
of three (3) siqns at anv qiven time.
b. 26-50 lineal feet of public or private street fronta_ye = 1
portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum
of four (4) siqns at any qiven time.
c. 51-75 lineal feet of public or private street frontaqe = 1
portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to maximum of
five (5 signs at any qiven time.
d. 76-100 lineal feet of public or private street frontaqe = 1
portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum
of six (6) siqns at anv qiven time.
e. 100-125 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1
portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum
of seven (7) signs at anv qiven time.
f. 126-150 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1
portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum
of eight (8) siqns at any qiven time.
q. 151-175 lineal feet of public or private street frontaqe = 1
portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum
of nine (9) siqns at any qiven time.
h. 176 lineal feet and greater of public or private street frontaqe
= 1 portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a
maximum of ten (10) siqns at any given time.
i. The Planninq Director shall have the discretionarv authority
to authorize additional portable siqns alonq a public or private street
frontaqe when in his or her determination such allowance will not •
substantivelv impact the visual and/or aesthetic impact to the City
and such allowance is warranted b h sical site conditions or
economic or business considerations or other factors as deemed
reasonable by the Planning Director.
5. Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existinq
parking spaces on a development site.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 17 of 31
6. Portable siqns as authorized herein shail not have the
followinq:
a. Illumination of anv kind
b. Strobinq or blinking or flashing liqhts
c. Electrical animation
d. Chanqeable reader copy, electronic or manual
7. Portable siqns may have spinning elements includinq but not
limited to flaqs or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to
them provided that thev do not at anv time constitute a traffic safety
or pedestrian safetv hazard.
8. Portable signs advertisinq a business or service not located
on the same site shall be allowed to be located off-site from the
business or service beinq advertised provided that prior property
owner authorization has been obtained by said business operator
or service provider.
9. Each portable siqn shall have a maximum total siqn size of
36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited to two
faces.
10. Portable siqns shall be allowed in the public riqht-of-way
provided that anv and all siqns are not placed within vehicle travel
lanes or improved/unimproved vehicle shoulder areas or bicycle
lanes, are not placed in front of or block access to marked bus
transit stops, do not interfere with or impede pedestrian traffic or
crossings and do not create non-conformance to the American with
Disabilities Act.
J. Until September 16, 2010, off-premises directional siqns
shall be allowed in the RO RO-H CN C-1 C-2 C-3 DUC BP LF
M-1, M-2, EP, and the non-residential used properties in the
Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills South subject to
obtainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the City and
compliance with the foltowin_ as applicable:
1. Off-premise directional signs as authorized herein shall not
have the followinq:
a. Illumination of any kind
b. Strobinq or blinking or flashinq liqhts
c. Electrical animation
d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual
2. Off-premise directional signs may have spinninq elements
includinq but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or
windsocks attached to them provided that thev do not at any time
constitute a traffic safetv or pedestrian safetv hazard.
3. Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be
placed in the public riqhts-of-way provided that placement in the
public rights-of-wav does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian
safetv hazard and does not create non-conformance to the
American with Disabilities Act.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 18 of 31
4. Off-premises directional siqns may be authorized to be
placed in on-site landscape area, or off-site on another private
parcel of land that does not contain the business or service beinq
advertised, provided that placement in on-site landscape areas
does not impede sight distance and that off-site placement on
another property has received prior property owner authorization.
5. Off-premises directional siqns shall not be located in one or
more existinq parkinq spaces on a development site.
6. Off-premises directional siqns shall have a maximum siqn
face area of 12 inches by 24 inches and a total heiqht of 42 inches
inclusive of any wood, metal, plastic or other support and a
maximum of two (2) siqn faces.
K. Prohibited Signs. From and after the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person
to erect or place within the city, except as otherwise authorized:
1. A swinging projecting sign;
2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Real
I estate signs)1-and ACC 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District) and ACC
18.56.030.1, subsections 1 throuqh 10;
3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating or
blinking lights, strings of lights, or similar devices, except as
permitted by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs);
4. Flashing signs, except as permitted in subsection D of this
section (Sign Lighting Provisions);
5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the I,
P-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones;
6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on
private or public property that is not associated with the business
advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as
prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a
vehicle used in the normal course of business. This does not
include automobile for sale signs or signs attached to franchised
buses or taxis;
7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except for
as expressly permitted by this chapter;
8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to
traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or
method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or
detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by
diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving
vehicles from traffic movement on streets, roads, intersections, or
access facilities. No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the
vision of pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or
constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words, phrases,
symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with,
mislead, or confuse traffic;
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 19 of 31
9. Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure that
is torn, damaged, defaced or destroyed;
10. Signs attached to poles installed by governmental agencies,
utility poles, trees, rocks or other natural features;
11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street
furniture located within the public right-of-way;
12. Rotating signs;
13. Billboards;
14. Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to
the requirements of the city's adopted International Building Code.
~ JL. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally
prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do
not conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to
number, size, height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal
nonconforming signs except as follows:
1. Whenever a new building replaces the principal building.
2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the
requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase
in floor area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative
increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the
ordinance amending this section).
3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming
use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new
use if and only if there is a change in required signage due to the
zoning district.
4. Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter
existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted
or a product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed
by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land,
building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90
days after written notification from the building official.
~ 14M. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and
community director has the authority to require a master sign plan
to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme for
development proposals. In approving master sign plans under the
provisions of this subsection, the director has the authority to
approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater in area and
height than allowed in the particular zone in which the development
is located when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master
signage plans shall be recorded.
N Maintenance and Safety. All ep rmanent temporary and portable
siqns and camponents thereof must be maintained in qood repair
and in a safe neat clean and attractiue condition. Failure to
maintain a siqn(s) in accordance with this subsection shall be
subject to the code compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 20 of 31
(Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2, 2000;
Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 6. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective September
16, 2010 Section 18.56.030 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is
amended to read as follows:
18.56.030 General provisions, all districts.
A. Community Signs. The planning, building and community
director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at
or near the city limits, on city public right-of-way or on privately
owned parcels with the owner's permission, on which may be
listed institutional names, service clubs or organizations or points
of interest or similar public information. Right-of-way use permits
may be required for signs located in the public right-of-way;-exsept
18.56.030.13.1, AGG 18.56.030.B.2,
B. Temporary Signs.
1. U^+i,~.;-oeptern-beF 16; 2010 event signage may be
allowed subject to the followinq: u^ T, a-P~~-, ~--o-1, C 2,
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exceed 10 days in any 90 day period;
b. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet;
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Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 21 of 31
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a. No more than two such si nc~s may be used per site at any
qiven time;
b Use of such siqns is limited to 90 consecutive davs, and
may not exceed 90 days in any 120-dav period;
c. The area of any single banner used by a single business on
a site shall not exceed 32 square feet;
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September 2, 2009
Page 22 of 31
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3. Siqns which are placed upon or within a window and which
are intended to be viewed from the right-of-way shall not exceed
50 percent of the window area;
4. Permits are not required, except that signs exceedinq the
allowable size and time duration must receive a permit issued by
the planninq, buildinq and community director if special
circumstances exist that warrant the additional signa_ge.
C. Civic Events. Street banners may be permitted subject to
approval and installation in accordance with rules and procedures
established by the city of Auburn public works department.
D. Sign Lighting Provisions.
1. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any
residential zone. No person shall construct, establish, create or
maintain any stationary exterior lighting or illumination system or
any interior system which is intended to be viewed from a street,
highway or other public thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic
which system contains or utilizes:
a. Any exposed incandescent lamp with wattage in excess of
25 watts,
b. Any exposed incandescent lamp with a metallic reflector,
c. Any exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector,
d. Any revolving beacon light,
e. Any continuous or sequential flashing operation, except as
allowed for changing message center signs in subsection F of this
section;
2. The provisions of subsection (D)(1) of this section shall not
apply to:
a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency
for the purpose of directing or controlling navigation, traffic, or
highway or street illumination,
b. Aircraft warning lights.
E. Construction Provisions, Sight Distance, Exposed Angle
Iron and Wire.
1. Each sign shall be adequately constructed in accordance
with the requirements of the International Building Codes, as
amended;
2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code and all state laws,
and shall include an approved testing lab sticker;
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 23 of 31
3. Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements
established by the city engineer pursuant to the City of Auburn
Engineering Design Standards;
4. When a projecting sign is used, no angle irons, guy wires or
braces shall be visible, except those that are an integral part of the
overall design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they
are required for safety.
F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under
this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the
following requirements; provided, that changing message center
signs that only display time and temperature or similar public
service information shall be exempt from these requirements.
1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only
be allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones.
a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs
shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or
principal arterial street.
b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall
operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only
be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way
North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign
standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I)).
2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign
per street frontage shall be permitted on each property.
3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the
changing message center shall not constitute more than 75
percent of a sign's total sign face area.
4. Display.
a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than
once every one and one-half seconds.
b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds
to be displayed in its entirety.
5. Light Levels.
a. Changing message center signs shall have installed
ambient light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to
automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on
ambient light conditions.
b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be
operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's
recommended levels.
c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any
residential zone. The director shall have the authority to require a
sign permit application include information to ensure the intent of
this requirement is met.
Ordinance No. 6263
September 2, 2009
Page 24 of 31
d. The brightness level shall not exceed 8,000 nits when
measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness during
daylight hours and 500 nits when measured from the sign's face at
its maximum brightness between dusk and dawn.
6. On-Premises Advertising Only. Changing message center
signs shall only advertise on-premises products and services, or
display public service messages or messages on behalf of not-for-
profit organizations.
7. Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's
operating manual shall be provided to the city upon request.
8. Amortization. All changing message center signs that do
not comply with the requirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) of
this section shall be brought into compliance with those
requirements by April 1, 2009.
G. Change of Copy. The holder of a permit, for the duration
thereof, shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the
structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being
required to pay any additional fees.
H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly
prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the
following signs:
1. The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions
such as schools, with the poles treated as structures;
2. Official public notices, official court notices;
3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions);
4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way;
5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign;
8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of
erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building
material and facade;
9. Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs,
signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are
erected by or on the order of a public officer in the performance of
his or her public duty;
10. Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which
do not incorporate advertising or identification;
11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial
speech.
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K-. Prohibited Signs. From and after the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this chapter it shall be unlawful for any
person to erect or place within the city, except as otherwise
authorized:
1. A swinging projecting sign;
2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025
I (Real estate signs); and ACC 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District)-and-ASG
18.56.030.1, ,
3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating
or blinking lights, strings of lights, or similar devices, except as
permitted by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs);
4. Flashing signs, except as permitted in subsection D of this
section (Sign Lighting Provisions);
5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the I,
P-1, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones;
6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked
on private or public property that is not associated with the
business advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be
construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal
products on a vehicle used in the normal course of business. This
does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached to
franchised buses or taxis;
7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except
for as expressly permitted by this chapter;
8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to
traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or
method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or
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detracting from the visibility of any official traffic control device by
diverting or tending to divert the attention of drivers of moving
vehicles from traffic movement on streets, roads, intersections, or
access facilities. No sign shall be erected so that it obstructs the
vision of pedestrians by glare or method of illumination or
constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words, phrases,
symbols or characters in such a manner as to interFere with,
mislead, or confuse traffic;
9. Any sign or advertising structure or supporting structure
that is torn, damaged, defaced or destroyed;
10. Signs attached to poles installed by governmental
agencies, utility poles, trees, rocks or other natural features;
11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street
furniture located within the public right-of-way;
12. Rotating signs;
13. Billboards;
14. Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform
to the requirements of the city's adopted International Building
Code.
~ JL Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally
prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that
do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to
number, size, height or location shall be allowed to remain as
legal nonconforming signs except as follows:
1. Whenever a new building replaces the principal building.
2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the
requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase
in floor area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative
increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the
ordinance amending this section).
3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a
conforming use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full
to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage
due to the zoning district.
4. Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter
existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business
conducted or a product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down
and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial
use of the land, building or structure upon which such sign may be
found within 90 days after written notification from the building
official.
~ KM. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and
community director has the authority to require a master sign plan
to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme for
development proposals. In approving master sign plans under the
provisions of this subsection, the director has the authority to
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approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater in area and
height than allowed in the particular zone in which the
development is located when a coordinated signage scheme is
used. Master signage plans shall be recorded.
~ 04. Maintenance and Safety. All permanent, temporary and
portable signs and components thereof must be maintained in
good repair and in a safe, neat, clean and attractive condition.
Failure to maintain a sign(s) in accordance with this subsection
shall be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Auburn
City Code. (Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342
§ 2, 2000; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 7. Extension of Time. In its deliberations on the text of
this ordinance, the City of Auburn Planning Commission considered and
recommended to the City Council that the Council consider up to two six month
extensions of the provisions of this Ordinance, should economic conditions
warrant such extensions. The Planning Commission acknowledged that the
extension of time is procedural and that no further Planning Commission action is
required before City Council enactment of such extensions.
Section 8. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 9. Severabilitv. The provisions of this ordinance are
declared to be separate and severable. The invalidity of any clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not affect the validity of 'i
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
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Section 10. Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as
provided by law.
INTRODUCED: SEP g 2009
PASSED: SEP 8 2009
APPR SEP $ 2009
F AU URN
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
AP7pcO VED A~s_TO FORM:
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A.Daniel B. Heid, City Aft6rney
Published: OLZ-~672
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