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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6353 ORDINANCE IVO. 6 3 5. 3AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 18:56 OF THE AUBURN CITY CODE AND ORDINANCE NO. 6327 AS TO THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF SAID ORDINANCE'S - AMENDMENTS TO. 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, in Ordinance 6327, delayed the effective dates of.the amendments of Ordinance No. 6263 in order to allow expanded use of'temporary signs in certain areas of the City; and WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff, the City Council determines that extending the use of these portable and temporary signs is in the . best. interest of the City. . NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHIIVGTON, DO ORDAIN that Chapter 18.56 of the Aubum City Code and Ordinance ` No. 6327, are amended to reflect the , revised effective dates, extending and delaying said dates until March 15, 2012, as follows: : Sect6on 'I. Amendment to.Citv Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2012, Secfion 18.56.010 of the Auburn - City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56:010 Intenf. . 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 eff.ectiveness of visual communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid Ordinance No.6353 'February 28, 2011 Page 1 of 27 visual elutter 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 - City's overall economy by providing additional and increased opportunities for the use and siting of temporary and portable signage subject to conditions, including but not limited to time, size, location and placement. (Ord. 6263 § 1, 2009, Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 2. Arnenciment to Citv Code. That, effective March 16, 2012, 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 #his 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- adyerse 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. (Ord. 6263 § 2, 2009, 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 March 15, 20121Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended #o read as follows: 18.56.020 Definitions. Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 2 of 27 , The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used onlyfor 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 14feet 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, exifs, and service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 - feet in heiglit. 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. "Do,uble-faced sign° means a sign with finro faces. G. -"Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, andJor 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, oc which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one- third of the nonconstant tight source is off at any one time. J. "Freestand'ing sign" means a sign that meets the definition of _ "ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monumenf 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. Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 3 of 27 L. °Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the immediate viciniiy 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 nof 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 partof 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 fhan 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 corpocation occupying.the premises. Ordinance No.6353 Febnuary 28; 2011 Page 4 of 27 W. "Off:premises sign" means any sign which advertises an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which is sold, produced, and manufactured, or fumished at a place _ otherthan on the property on which said sign is located. X. "Parapet" means a false ftont 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 fhe 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 sfructure, or building wall in such a manner thaf 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 tums 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 #he 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. Ordinance No:6353 February 28, 2011 Page 5 of 27 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 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 distanoe 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. Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 6 of 27 QQ. "Feather Banner or Sign" means a fabric sign with printed - advertisement on one or two faces that is either stationery or . rotates and is attached on one side to a metal pole or stake that is placed in the ground or attached to a secure object: RR. "Off-premise directional signn means a sign located on private property or in the public right=of;way as authorized that directs or guides persons to an establishment; merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which, is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the property or public right-of=way on _ which said sign is located. (Ord. 6263 § 3, 2009, Ord. 6166 § 1,. 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1; 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) _ Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective March 16, 2012, Section 18.56.020 of.the Aubum 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 onlyfor the implementation of this chapter: A. "An'imated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or manufactured sou_rce 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 idenfification foc the organization, event or product advertised; and - which is primarily promotional in nafure. 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" rheans an electronically controlled message center that disptays 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 entcances, 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 Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 7 of 27 spaces, the sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet. F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with finro 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. I: "Flashing sign" means an electcical 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 -ofithe 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 fronfage 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 .s,quare 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 waming signs such as "no trespassing," "no dumping," etc., and plaques, tablets or inscriptions which are an integral part of a building. P. "Mansard rooP' 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 Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 8 of 27 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 industriaf structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple=tenant building" means a single sfructure 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. 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 fve 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." Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 9 of 27 CC. "Real estate sign°_ means a portable sign erected by the . owner, or the ownec'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 pattem. 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 visuaf 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 supporf 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 advectising 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 defned 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=tenanf 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 femporary signs including posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials;_ which are not the primaryidentification for the organization, event or product Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 1 0 of 27 ` advertised; and which are primarily intended for very short-term promotionai 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 unlightetl, which may be viewed from the exterior_of the building. (Ord. 6263 § 4, 2009, Ord: 6166 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section S. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective . date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2012, 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 timits, 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 pu. blic information. Right-of-way use permits may be required for signs located in the public cight-of-way, except as permitted, by ACC 18.56.030.6.1, ACC 18.56.030. B.2, ACC 18.56.030.1 or ACC 18.56.030.J. B. Temporary Signs. 1. Until March 16, 2012, special 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 subject fo obtainment of Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 11 of 27 temporary sign permit authorization from the City and compliance with the following as applicable: a. . The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; b. Special event signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: i. Illumination of any kind ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights iii. Electrical animation iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual c. Special event signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the underlying zoning district. , d. Special event signs may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. e. Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be authorized to be placed in #he public rights-of-way or on-site landscape area or off:site on another private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being advertised, ' f. Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way, provided that placement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or . pedestrian safety hazard and does not create non-conformance to " the American with Disabilities Act, g. Flag and pennant special event signage 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 senrice being . 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. 2. Until September 16, 2010 banners 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 compliance with the following: a. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet, provided that banners crossing roadways as approved by the City shall not exceed 120 square feet,; c. For multi-tenant buildings 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 Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 12 of 27 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 following: i. Illumination of.any kind . ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights iii. 'Electrical animation iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual e. Banner signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the underlying zoning district. f. Banners may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or - windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. g. Banners may be authorized to be placed in the public rights- . of-way, provided that placement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard or does not create non-conformance to the American with Disabilities Act. h. Banners 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 irnpede sight r distance and that off-site placement on another property has received prior property owner authorization. - C. Civic Events. Streef banners may be permitted subject to approval and insfallation 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 beaEOn 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 ownedor controlled by any public agency for the purpose of, directing or controlling navigation, traffic, or highway or street illumination, Ordinance No.6353 Fe6ruary 28, 2011 Page 13 of 27 _ 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 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 befinreen 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 locafed adjacent and oriented to Aubum Way North/Auburn Way South street front_ages: (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 Ordinance No.6353 February28, 2011 Page 14 of 27 , 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. AU 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 mef. 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. AII changing message center signs that do not comply with the requirements :of subsecfions (F)(4)- and (5) of this section shall be broughf '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 withouf being required to pay any additional fees. H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter fo regulate the following signs: 1. The flag of a goveriimenf 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(O); 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 strudtural 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 Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 15 of 27 - 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 signs 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 obfainment of temporary sign permit authorization from the City and comp(iance with the following as applicable: 1. For single-tenant buildings and/or sites, one portable sign shall be allowed per building or property frontage, as applicable. 2. Each business in a multi-tenant building and/or multi-building complex shall be limited to a maximum of one (1) portable sign. 3. For multi-tenant buildings and/or multi-building 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 sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all times. 4. For multi-tenant buildings and/or multi-building complexes that propose to place one or more portable signs along the property street frontage of a public or private street, the total number of allowable portable signs along said frontage shall be limited as follows to reduce the visual and aesthetic impact to the City: a. 0-25 lineal feet of public or private sfreet frontage = 1 _ portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of three (3) signs at any given time. b. 26-50 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of four (4).signs at any given time. , c. 51-75 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to maximum of five (5) signs at any given time. d. 76-100 lineaf feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of six (6) signs at any given time. e. 100-125 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every . 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of seven (7) signs at any given time. f. 126-150 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum ' of eight (8) signs at any given time. Ordinance No.6353 February28, 2011 Page 16 of 27 g. 151-175 lineal feet of public or private sfreet. frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of nine (9) signs at any given time. h. 176 lineal feet and greater of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximum of ten (10) signs at any given time. i. The Planning Director shall have the discretionary authority to authorize additional portable signs along a public or private street frontage when in his or her determination such allowance will not substantively impact the visual and/or aesthetic impact to the City and such allowance is warranted by physical 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 existing parking spaces on a development site. 6. Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: a. Illumination of any kind b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights c. Electrical animation d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual 7. Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. 8. Portable, signs advertising a business or senrice not located on the same site shall be allowed to be Iocated off-site from the business or service being advertised provided that prior property owner authorization has been obtained by said business operator or service provider. 9. Each portable sign shall have a maximum total sign size of 36 inches in height and 30 inches in width and be limited to finro faces. - 10. Portable signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way provided that any and alY signs 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 signs 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 Ciiy and compliance with the following as applicable: Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 17 of 27 , 1. Off-premise directional signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: a. Illumination of any kind b. Strobing orblinking or flashing lights c. Electrical animation d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual 2. Off-premise directional signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that they do not at any time , constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. 3. Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be . placed in the public rights-of-way provided that placement in the public rights=of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard and does not create * non-conformance to the American with Disabilities Act. . 4., Off:premises directional signs 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 being 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 signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces on a development site. 6. Off-premises directional signs shall have a maximum sign face area of 12 inches by 24 inches and a total height of 42 inches inclusive of any wood, metal, plastic or other support and a maximum of two (2) sign 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, ezcept as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Real estate signs), ACC 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District) and ACC 18.56.030.1, subsections 1 through 10; 3. Banners, pennants; ribbons, streamers, spinners, rotating or blinking lights, strings of lights, or similar devices, except as permitted by subsection 6 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 provisiori is not fo 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 nof OrdinanceNo.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 18 of 27 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 _ traffc 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 iflumination 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 #o 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, requi.rements of the city's adopted International Building Code. L. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally prior fo 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 nonconfocming 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 fi.de 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 nofification from the building official. Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 19 of 27 M. Master Sign Plans Authoriied. The planning, building and community director has the authority to require a master sign plan - to ensure a consistent and coordinafed 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 greatet 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 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 Aubum City Code. (Ord: 6263 § 5, 2009, Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2, 2000; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 6. Amendment fo Citv Code. That, effective March 16, 2012, 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. B. Temporary Signs. , 1. Special event signage may be allowed subject to the following: a. Use of such signage is limited to 10 days per display, not to exceed 10 days in any 90 day period;, " b. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; 2. Banners may be allowed subject to the following: a. No more than two such signs may ,be used p.er site at any given time; . b. Use of such signs is limited to 90 consecutive days, and may not exceed 90 days in any 120-day period; c. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet; Ordinance No.6353 February28, 2011 Page 20 of 27 3. Signs which are placed upon or within a window and which are intended to be viewed from the right-o.f-way shall not exceed 50 percent of the window area; 4. Permits are not required, except that signs exceeding the _ allowable size and time duration must receive a permit issued by - the planning, building and communify director if special . , circumstances exist that warrant the additional signage. C. Civic Events. Street banners may be permitted subjecf to approyal and installation-in accordance with rules and procedures established by the city of Aubum 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 Intemational 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 festing lab sticker, 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 Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 21 of 27 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 temperafure 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, G2, 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 Nocth/Aubum 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 aufomatically adjust the brightness levef of the sign based on ambient light condifions. 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 bcightness during daylight. hours and 500 nits when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk and.dawn. 6. On-Premises Adyertising Only. Changing message center signs shall only advertise on-premises products and services, or , Ordinance No:6353 February 28, 2011 Page 22 of 27 display public secvice 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 nofi 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. 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 estate signs) and ACC 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District); 3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, streainers, spinners, rotating, or blinking lights, strings of lights, or simila. r devices, except as permitted by subsection B of this section (Temporary Signs); Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 23 of 27 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 yehicle 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 faxis; 7. Pcivate 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 ofi 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 adyertising structure or supporting structure that is: tom, damaged, defaced or destroyed; ' 10. Signs attached to poles installed by govemmental . agencies, utility.poles, trees, rocks or other natural features; 11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street . fumiture 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 Infernational Building Code. J. 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 (ihcluding. the cumulative increase. of previous expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this section). . Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 24 of 27 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. . K. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and community director has the authority to require a master sign plan to ensure a cohsistent 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 #han allowed in the particular zone. in which the developmenf is located, when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master signage plans shall be recorded. L. 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 Aubum City Code. (Ord, 6263 § 6, 2009, 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 Councilenactment of such extensions. The only changes in the text of this Ordinance from the text of Ordinance No 6263 and 6327 are the changes in the effective dates sef forth therein.. ~ Ordinance No.6353 February 28, 2011 Page 25 of 27 Section 8. Imalementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such.administrative procedures as may be necessary to cacry out the directions of this legislation. Section 9. Severabilifv. 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 a.ffect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. Section 10. Effective-date. This Ordihanoe, amending the effective - dates of Ordinance No. 6263, shall take effect and be in force five days from and, after its passage; approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: MAR - 4ZOI1 - PASSED: MAR = 7:2011 APPROVED:. MAR 7.2011 : - BUR ~ PETER B. LEV111S MAYOR Ordinance No.6353 , February 28, 2011 - , Page 26 of 27 ATTEST: Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Daniel 'B. eid; City Attorney _ ~ ~ Published: ~ / ~ Ordinance No.6353 February 28; 2011 Page 27 of 27