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Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6327 -Time Extension for Allowance Date: August 20, 2010
of Portable and Temporary Signs
Department: Attachments: Ordinance No. 6327 Budget Impact: NIA
Planning & Development Temporary Sign Permit -Private
Property
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Administrative Recommendation:
Recommend to City Council introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 6327
Background Summary:
Chapter 18.56 (Signs) of the Auburn City Code (ACC) contains regulations and standards for the use of
different types of signage on private properties and publicly owned land within the municipal limits of the City
of Auburn. The Auburn City Council has previously passed ordinances establishing and amending ACC
18.56 (Signs) inclusive of Ordinance No. 4229 in 1987, Ordinance No. 4705 in 1994, Ordinance No. 5993 in
2006 and Ordinance No. 6166 in 2008. In the springlsummer of 2009, the Mayor's Office and the Planning
and Development Department received numerous requests from local businesses for increased allowances for portable and temporary signs to help stimulate local business activities during
the current significant
economic downturn. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 25, 2009 and following
deliberation, recommended to the City Council authorization of use of portable and temporary signs in certain
zoning districts for a one year time period for such use with the possibility of up to two extensions of six
months, should economic conditions warrant
The City Council approved Ordinance No. 6263 on September 8, 2009 authorizing portable temporary signs in certain specified zoning districts of the City of Auburn until September 16,
2010, unless this timeframe was
extended by future Council action. The Council approved this Ordinance in part following its determination
that it was in the public interest because of economic conditions and challenges for local businesses.
Following Council approval of Ordinance No. 6263, staff notified interested parties and developed no fee
permit forms to register the location of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public
right-of-way (see attached). Staff has encountered no major problems or issues in the administration of this temporary program.
Ordinance No. 6327 proposes to extend the timeframe for the use of portable and temporary signs on private
property and in the public right-of-way to March 15, 2011.
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&0 ❑ Airport ❑ Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks
❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD ❑ Fire ®Planning ❑ Park Board ❑Public Works ®Legal ❑ Police
® Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑Public Works ❑ Human Resources
❑ Information Services
Action: Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No
Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing I l
Referred to Until I l Tabled Until I I
Councilmember: Norman Staff: Chamberlain
Meetin Date: Au ust 23, 2010 Item Number: IV.A
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ORDINANCE N0.6_
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXTENDING
THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF ORDINANCE N0.
6263, WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 18.56 OF THE
AUBURN CITY CODE RELATING TO TEMPORARY
SIGNS FOR SIX (6) MONTHS
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code Chapter 18.56 governs the placement of
signs in the City, including portable and temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, after receiving numerous requests from local businesses for
increased regulatory allowances for the use of portable and temporary signs to
help stimulate local business activity, and upon the recommendation of the
Planning Commission for a one year time period for such use with the possibility
of up to two extensions of six months, should economic conditions warrant 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; the
Auburn City Council approved Ordinance No. 6263 on September 8, 2009
authorizing temporary signs in certain specified zoning districts of the City of
Auburn until September 16, 2010, unless this timeframe was extended by future
Council action; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it continues to be in the public
interest because of current economic conditions and challenges for local
businesses to allow these businesses to use portable and temporary signs for an
extended limited time period
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN as follows:
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 1 of 27
Section 1. Ordinance amended. Section 1 of Ordinance 6362 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to City That, from the effective date of
this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010March 15, 2011 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. 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. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995;
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 2. Ordinance Amended. Section 2 of Ordinance 6362 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That, effective September 16,
2010March 16, 2011, 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
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August 19, 2010 Page 2 of 27
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. (Ord. 5993
§ 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 3. Ordinance Amended. Section 3 of Ordinance 6362 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 3. Amendment to Cit Code. That, from the effective date of
this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010March 15, 2011 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 andlor 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.
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August 19, 2010 Page 3 of 27
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.
I. "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 asingle-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.
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August 19, 2010 Page 4 of 27
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 andlor 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 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
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August 19, 2010 Page 5 of 27
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 sig ns 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 asingle-tenant
building.
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August 19, 2010 Page 6 of 27
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 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 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 sign" 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. 6166 § 1,
2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2,
1987.}
Section 4. Ordinance Amended.
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 7 of 27
Section 4. Amendment to Cit Code. That, effective September 16,
2010March 16, 2011 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 andlor 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, andlor 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 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.
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 8 of 27
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 asingle-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.
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.
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August 19, 2010 Page 9 of 27
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 andlor 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 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
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August 19, 2010 Page 10 of 27
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 sig ns 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 asingle-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.
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August 19, 2010 Page 11 of 27
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.
(Ord. 6166 § 1, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994;
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.)
Section 5.Ordinance and City Code Amended. Section 5 of Ordinance
6362 and Subsection 18.56.030 of the Auburn City Code are amended to read as
follows:
Section 5 Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of
this Ordinance, through September 15, 2010March 15, 2011 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 by ACC 18.56.030.8.1, ACC 18.56.030.8.2, ACC
18.56.030.1 or ACC 18.56.030.J.
B. Temporary Signs.
1. Until September 16, 2010March 15, 2011 special event
signage may be allowed , in the R0, 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 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
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August 19, 2010 Page 12 of 27
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 the 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 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.
2. Until September 16, 2010March 15, 2011 banners may be
allowed in the R0, 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 andlorrnulti-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 following:
i. Illumination of any kind
ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights
iii. Electrical animation
iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual
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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 impede sight
distance and that off-site placement on another property has
received prior property owner authorization.
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;
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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 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 forthe DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(1)}.
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
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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.
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-
profitorganizations.
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 notvisible 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;
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.
I. Until September 16, 2010March 15, 2011, portable signs
shall be allowed in the R0, RO-H, CN, C-1, C-3, BP, LF, M-1, M-2,
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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 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 amulti-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 street 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 lineal 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 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.
g. 151-175 lineal feet of public or private street 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
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substantively impact the visual andlor 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
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 service not located
on the same site shall be allowed to be located 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 two
faces.
10. Portable signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way
provided that any and all signs are not placed within vehicle travel
lanes or improvedlunimproved 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, 2010March 15, 2011, off-premises
directional signs shall be allowed in the R0, 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 as applicable:
1. Off-premise directional 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
2. Off-premise directional signs may have spinning elements
including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or
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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, except 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 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;
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
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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.
L. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally
priorto the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapterthat 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 signs} 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.
M. 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
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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 Auburn City Code.
(Ord. 6166 § 2, 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 5342 § 2, 2000;
Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.}
Section 6. Ordinance Amended. Section 6 of Ordinance 6263 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 6. Amendment to City That, effective September 16,
2010March 16, 2011 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 per 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;
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3. Signs 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 exceeding the
allowable size and time duration must receive a permit issued by
the planning, building and community director if special
circumstances exist that warrant the additional signage.
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 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.
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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
NorthlAuburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign
standards forthe DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(1)}.
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.
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-
profitorganizations.
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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 orflush-mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
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.
I. 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, 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);
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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;
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;
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.
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 (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
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 25 of 27
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 signs} 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 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.
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 signs} 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 Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 8. Severability. 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
the remainder of this ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons
or circumstances.
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 26 of 27
Section 9. 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:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYO R
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney
Published:
Ordinance No. 6327
August 19, 2010 Page 27 of 27
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I am o~vr~er, agent, o~~ a«tharizcd rep~•esentative for the business or argani~ation specified belo4v;
~ndlvidual, business, or Orgar~i~atial~: , ;
~~rhicl~ is located at ~busii~esslargat~iz~tiar~ address).
in the City of Auburn, Washington, Y seek City afAuburn autilorrzation to place signage on private property located at:
Sign Location ~Add~•ess, Nearest Cross Street or Nearest Intersecticn~~
I propose to place the falla~~vitlg type ofsigns on private prape~•ty at the locatio~~ specified above Complete all applicable
types of sign};
A, Po~~able signs also referred to as sand~vich board signs or A-frairre signs};
Please indicate total number of signs
B. Temporary signs such as banners, ~vi~~dsocks, #'eather signs, flags, pen~ta~lts, a~ld it7flatable materials}:
Please indicate total r~utnber ofsigns}
~ff=pre~niscs directional signs ~Sigt~ a~~ea not to exceed i~ inches high x 24 inches inches vide ~vith total height from
ground of inches}:
Please indicate total number of signs
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1. I agree that this Per~~~it far the sig~~s spcci~ed abavc is subject to the terms of City of Auburn Ordinance No, G2~~, at~d that I shall abide at all times 4~rith these terms, I also
agree that I shall remove all signs authorized by this permit
upon suspension, revocation, or expiration of this Permit, as p~•avided in the additional terms of agreement listed
belo~v,
2, I agree that pursuant to the terms of ordinance No. d~G, this Permit shall automatically expire an September I
i 0, unless other~vise extended by the City; o~• open the issuance of any subse~~~ent Te~npara~y Sign Permit by the
City fa~~ the individual, business ar organization and location specified herein, ifsoaner,
. ~ agree that the authorization for placing the above signs granted by this Permit is ~vhully of a tempara~~ nature, and
vests no perma~~ent rights whatsoever.
I agree that this Permit cannot be t~•ansfe~•red to another location or to anathe~• business or indivtdual~
~Cat7tit~ued on reverse}
I agree that the City may immediately restrict, suspend, or revoke this Permit ~~rithout notice if the City deterrnit~es
that the continuation of this Permit constitutes a health or safety hazard or a public nuisance.
r
t agree that the grounds for restricting, suspending, o~• revoking this Permit shall incl~~de, but not be limited to: a. Any other license or per~r~it that I att~ required to have fa1•
fife abavc signs is not acquired or is suspended,
revoked, ar canceled,
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T~ submit form, mail to. Crty ~f Aub~r~ ~ermrt Center, 25 Vlfest Maur fit. ArJb~rrn, WA 9800,
fax to 804-3~ ~4 ~r scan a~tl e~rail t~ ~erm~tcer7teraubur~wa,gcv ~ ~ IVASr~~~ctr(]+~
hF I have violated or failed meat any of tha provtsloils of Tttie I ~ ~trcets, idawa~ks ar~d public works} and
rI'itle 18 ~~a~ing} ot• I atn in violation of any other ordir~atices ar regulatiarts of the city relatitlg to tl~e rise by me
for which this a~~tl~ori~ation is appliad for or issued.
c. I have failed to meat the conditions afthe pertr~it.
d. Tl~e nse for ~vhict~ tljis authorisation was approved has changed. e. Tl~is ar~tharl~ation was issued based on inco~•rect information supplied by me to the City,
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To s~br~~t fcFm, mail to. City of Auburn Permit Center, 2~ 1Nest Main fit. Auburn, IIti~A 98~~1,
fax to ~~53~ 8~4-3114 or scan and email fo permitcenter(aubur~wa.gov ~ ~~hsEt~~~c~~c~~
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'V'VT l~E~ T~ ~~(~I~T TL~P(~RA~ ~N P~R11~IT AUT~RI~AT~OI~
~n September 8, 20D~, the Auburn City Council passed Ordinance ~o, 62G3, This ordinance vas passed in response to nu~t~el•ous realuests fiiom local businesses fo~4 increased ~.exibility
in the City's sign regulations for use of po~•table and te~nparary signs to
lYelp stimulate local business activityr 7n summary, the City Council, through September l 2010, expanded the ability of local
businesses to use po~•table signs and ten~poraay signs to advea~tise thei~• products and services an private prape~~y, and in ce~~tain
circutnstaneesa These expanded regulations only apply in the non-residential zoned and used areas of tl~e City. They do not apply
~n res~dent~ally zoned areas ~ti tl7e City.
'o~r~tr~o~~ 7'l~ x~~s to be ~ ~~~~~~e D~~ nn~i ire lair iur.ri
+ Temporary sign pe~•rnit authorization ~~vill be valid only until Septc~x~br 1 201 a ~ unless extended by the Auburn City
Council -for special event signae, banners, portable signs, affypremises directio~~al signs at~d otliei• signs authorized by
Ordinance No. ~~d3r This Ordinance only applies in the RO, ~0~~, CN, C~1, C~2} C~3, D[7C, >3F, LF, M.-l, ll~-2 and EP
za~ting districts and tl~e nan~residential used prape~•ties in the Terrace ~Tie4~v >~istrict at~d the PUI~-Lakeland Hills South,
p~ravided that a tetnpora~~y sign permit is f rst abtaiiled from the City of Auburn, .
* Catnmercial and nonRcamtnercial portable signs, temporary sighs a~~d affpremisen directional signs shall not be allowed .
~vitl~in medians and islands in the public rights-af ways,
• Special event signs, banners, portable signs and off premises directional signs autha~•ized by Ord€nai~ce ~o, b2~~ shall not be allowed to Dave:
• Iliutnination of any kind
• Strabing ar blit7lCit~g or flashing lights
• l~lectrical animatia~~
~ Cl~ar~geable reader copy, electronic o~• ma~~ual
• Flag and pennant special event signage and banners tray be authorized to be placed in on-site landscape area and offsite on
another private parcel of land that does not carttail~ the business ar service bei~Yg advertised, provided that placement in on-site
landscape areas does not impede sight distance and that offsite placement opt another property has received prior prope~•ty
owner authorization .
• Flag and. pennant special event signage banners at~d off premises directional signs may be authorized to be placed ire the
public rights-of 4vay provided that plaeetnent in tl~e public rights-af ~vay does not. constitute a traff c safety or pedestrian
safety hazard, and does not crew.tenon-conformance to tl~e American 4v~th ~isabilit~en Act,
S~ecrf rc ~'~rr~~~s F ~ be ~4 ~~~r~~ Df
~~RTt~aLG ~GN;
~ For single~tenant buildings andlar sites, o~~e pa~•table sign shall be alla~ved per building ar praperFty frontage, as applicable.
~ Each business in a multi~tenant building andlar multi»building complex shall be limited to a maximum of one ~l~ pa~•table
sig~7,
~ For multi-tenant buildings andlar multiwbuilding complexes that propane to place ot~e or more po~~table signs 4vithin the on-site
landscaped area at the intersection of t~vo public ar private streets oi• at a drive4~ay intersection with a public or private street,
compliance to the Oity's rninitr~urn sight distance recluire~nents shall be maintained at ail ti~-nes.
• For ~~ulti-tenant buildings andlar ~r~ulti-building ca~x~plexes that propose to place one or mare portable sigt7s along the
property street fi•antage of a public or private street, the total ~nun~ber of allowable portable signs slang raid frat~tage shall be
l~tnjted as folla4vs to reduce the visual and aesthetic impact to the City;
~ 0-25 lineal feet of public o~~ private street frontage =1 portable sign every ~ lineal feet of street frontage €~p to a maximum of three signs at any given ti~~e.
~ 2-50 lineal feet ol" public o~~ p~•ivate street frontage = 1 portable sign eve~~ 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
1~a~ilfTlul~, of foul' slgns at any glven ~ltne,
• 1-7~ lineal feet of public or private street frontage =1 portable sign every ~ lineal feet of street fl•ol7tage up to maxirnurn
of five signs at any givetl time
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s~6~n~k form, mall to. City of A~t?ur~ Permit Center, ~5 lll~est Main fit. Auburn, INA 9800 , ,
fax to ~~53~ 8~4-~ ~ ~ 4 or scar and email to ~arm~tcentera auburnwa.gov
• ~6-1a0 litleal feet of public or private street fi•antage = l portable sign every lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maxi~nurn of six ~G~ sighs at at7y given time.
1 Da- I lineal feet of public o~{ private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street fi•antage up to a
maximum of seven signs at any given time,
- • l ~d- l ~a lineal feet of public or private street frontage L ~ portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street f~•ontage up to a
maximum of eight signs at a~ly given time.
• 11-1~' lineal feet of public ar private street f~~or,tage = ~ portable sign even 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
tnaxi~nu~n of nine ~9} signs at any given time.
~ 17G lineal feet and greater of public or private street frontage ~ 1 po~•table sign every 3 lineal feet ofsti•eet frontage up to a
maximum of ten ~ 1 U} signs at airy given time.
~ The Planning ~Ireetar shall have the discretio~~a~y autho~•ity to authax•ize additional pa~•table signs slang a public ar . private street fro~~tage 4vhen in his or l~e~• dete~•rninatian
such allowance will not substantively impact the. visual andlor .
aesthetic impact to tl~e pity and such allowance is 4va~•ranted by physical site conditions a~~ economic ar business
considerations or other factors as deemed reasat~able by tl~e Pla~~ning Director,
~ Portable signs shall not be located in a~ie or more existing parking spaces on a development site,
• Po~•table signs tnay Dave spinning elements including but not lirr~ited to flags o~~ pennants oz~ balloons or windsocks attached to
t~7ern pt•avtded that they da ~~at at any tune constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard.
• Pa~~able signs advertising a business ar service not located on the sane site shall be allowed to be located off site fraYZ~ the
business oz• service being advertised provided that prior property o4vner authorization leas been obtained by said business
operato~• ar service provider,
• Each portable sign shall have a maxim~~~n fatal sign size of inches in height and 30 inches i~~ width and be limited to t~vo faces,
• Pa~-table signs shall be alla4ved in the public ~~ight-of way provided that any and all signs are not placed within vehicle t~•avel
lanes o~~ impravedlunitnpraved vehicle shoulder a~•eas ar bicycle lanes, are not placed in fi•ant of or block access to marked bus
t~•a~~sit stops, da plat i~~terfere with ar impede pedestrian traff c or ctassings and do not create non-conformance to the
Atnet•ican ~~vith Disabilities Act,
• Banner stgnage shall not exceed t-he xnaxitnutn height litrritatians afthe underlying zoning district.
• banners nay have sp~nning elements attached to them ~ncludit~g but not Iirnited to flags or pennants yr balloons or 4vindsacl~s attached to them provided that they da not at any tune
constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard.
• fanners may be autl~arized to be placed in the public rights-of 4~ray, provided that placement in the public rights-of~vay does
not constitute a traffic safety ar pedestrian safety hazard ar does not create non-cartformance to the American with Disabilities
Act,
~TI+-PR~~iIsE ~IRECTIDNAL ~7I~r~s;
+ ~ffpremise directional signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants o~• balloons or
windsocks attached to them provided that they da not at any time co~~stitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard,
+ ~ff~premises directional signs may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of ~vay provided that placeme~lt in tl~e public rights-of ~vay does not constitute a traffic safety
or pedestria~l safety hazard and does not create non-catlformance to the
American ~vitY~ Disabilities Act.
~ ~ffpren~ises directional signs shall not be located in one ar more existing parkitlg spaces an a development site,
• off premises directional signs shall have a maximum sign face at•ea of l2 inches by ~4 inches and a total l~eigl~t af4~ inches
Itlcluslve of any wood, metal, plastic ar atl~er support a~7d a max~tm~m aft~vo slgi] faces.
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CIT'~ A~UB~II~ T~11~F~~A~~' Y~ FF~MIT AUTI3~RI~ATI(]N PBI~~C ~T ~F SAY
~C~TA~;
I any a~vnei•, agent, or authorized represe~itative far the business or organi~atian specified belo~~r~
~ndlvidual, Business, n~i rga~~i~ation: ;
~vl~ich is located at ~busit~esslorganizattan address};
in the City afAuburn, V~asl~it~gton, I seep City ofAubt~rr~ authari~ation to glace signag to the public rigllt~of~4~ray ate
Ign vacation Address, dearest Closs street or Dearest Intersection}: .
~ propose to place tl~e fallo~vi~~g type afsigns in the pi~blic right of~vay at tl~e lacatiot~ specified above Complete all
applicable types of sign}:
A. Payable signs balsa referred to as sand~~vich board signs ar A-frame signs};
Please indicate total number ofsig~~s
Temporary signs such as banners, ~vit~dsaclCS, feather signs, flags, pennants, and inflatable ~t~ate~•ials};
Please indicate total Number of signs _
C. Cff p~'etr~ises directional signs Sign area not to exceed 12 inches high x 24 inches inches wide with total lle~glit from
ground of inches};
Please indicate fatal number{ ofsig~~s _
I . I agree that this Permit far the sig~~s specified above is subject to tl7e terms of City of Auburn ~r•dinance ~Ia. 6~~3t
and that I shall abide at all times ~vitl~ these terms, I also agree that I shall remove all signs autha;•ized by this pern~it fi'o~r~ the Public right-of ~vay upon suspensio~7, revocation,
or expiration of this Per~~it, as provided in the additional
terms afagreemet~t listed below. f
. 1 agree that pursuant to the terms of ordinance No. d~~, this Permit shall automatically expire on ept~nber 1
~O i 0, unless atl~er~vise extended by tl~e City; or upon the issuance of any subsequent Temporary sign Permit by the
City far the individual, business or orat~i~atian and lacatia~~ specified herein, if sooner,
For and in car~sidet•atian of being give~7 pertnissio~7 to use City right-of ~~vay, I agree to defend, indemnify and 17o1d the
City afAubur~~, tts af~cers, officials, employees at~d volunteers harmless from ar~y and all claims, injuries, datr~ages,
lasses ar suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with placement of tl~e above signs, except for
injuries and damages caused by the sole negligence ofthe City ofAuburn.
4, t agree that the City may require me to provide insurance far placing the above signs within the pi~blic right-of ~vay
acid that if insurance is required by the City as a condition of its app~~oval of this agreement, I shall provide evidence
afinsurance ~vitl~it7 ten Ala} calendar days ofnoti~cation by the City that insurance is ~•equired.
r agree that ifthe p~~blic right-of=~vay is disturbed ar damaged by tl~e placement a~'tl~e above signs, I shall restore the
~•ight-of ~vay to its p~•evious condition as di~~ected and required by the City. Continued on reverse}
Vers~or~ ~ Page [ 0~6 Sep~em~er 17, ~~~9
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T~ submit forr~, mail to. City of A~~~rn Perr~it Center, ~ lllfest Main fit. A~b~rn,1II~A 980~~, ~ ~s,--,,..'_
fax to ~2~3} 80~4.311~4 or sin a~~ emaii t~ ~ermitcer~terat~b~rr~wa.gov ~'~AStf I N~'fpN
~ agree that the authorization for placing the above signs granted by this Perir~it is ~vl~oliy of a temporary nature, and
vests rya permanent rights wl~atsoever,
I agree that this Permit cannot be transferred to another location or to another business ar il7dividual.
S~ r agree that the pity tray immediately ~•estrict, suspend, or revoke this Permit without t~otiee if tl~e pity determines
that the continuatfa~7 afthis Permit constitutes a health or safety hazard or a public nuisance. .
9. I agree that the grounds for restricting, suspending, o~~ revoking this Pei•rnit shall include, but ~YOt be limited to:
a. A~~y other license or permit that I am required to have far the above signs is not acquired or is suspended,
revoked, or canceled, b. I i7ave vialated or failed to meet any of the provisions of Title 1 ~ Streets, sidewalks and Pubic works} and
Title 18 {~anii~g} or r a~n in violation of any other o~~dir~ances ar regulations oftl~e city relating to the use lay one
for ~vhich this authorization is applied fat ar issued,
c. ~ leave failed to meet the conditions of tl~e per~r~it.
d, The use for which this autha~•i2atio~~ was approved has changed
e. This authorisation svgs issued based an i~icarrect information supplied by me to the pity.
DATE P~RMiT SUBMITTED
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AT SOU N~~D T KNOi~ ABQUT T~l'~P~~tAR'~ ~ ~~R~xT ~C~THC~~~~AT~ON
Ot~ epten~ber S, 20U9, the Auburn City Council passed Ordinance ~Co, 2~~, This ordinance eras passed in response to numerous requests from local businesses for increased flexibility
in the City's sign regulations for Use of pa~~able and te~t~porary signs to
help stim~~late lout business activity. ~n surr~~t~ary, the City Council, tl7ro~~gh eptetnbe~~ ~ 2a 10, expanded the ability of local
businesses to use portable signs and temporary signs to advertise their products and services an private prope~•ty, and in cei•taitl
circumstances. These expanded regulations only apply in the tan-residential zoned and used areas of the City, Whey do not apply
in residentially za~~ed areas in tl~e City,
„o~f~~a~~ Tlrirr~s fo ~e A~a~e f.F
• Temporary sign permit authorization will be valid only until September t5, 200 ~ unless extet7ded by the Auburn City
Council - fo~• special event signage, banners, portable signs, off pre~•nises di~•ectio~~al signs and other sigr7s authari~ed by
Ordinance Rio, ~2~3. This Ordinance arty applies in the RO, RO-H, CN, ~-1, C-~, C-3, UUC, B~, LF, M-l, -2 and E~
zoning districts and the non-~•esidcntial used properties in the Terrace ~ieW district at7d the PUD-Lakeland Hills South,
p~Favided that a tempara~•y sign pe~•rnit is first attained f~•anl the City afAub~urn,
• Co~nmercial and non-co~r~~r~ercial portable signs, temporary signs and off p~•e~t~ises directional signs shall not be atto~ved
~~rithin ~nedians and islands in the public rights~ofWays.
~ Special event signs, banners, portable signs and off preit~ises directional signs authorized by Ordina~~ce No~ shalt not be a1loWed to have.
• rllun~inatian of any kind
~ tt~obing o~~ blinking ar flashing lights
~ ~Iectrical anirr~ation
~ Changeable reade~• copy, elect~•onic ar manual
• Flag and pet~t~ant special event linage and ~anne~~s may be authorized to be placed in an-site landscape area and off site on
at~ather private parcel of land that does not contain the business or service being adve~•tised, provided that placement in on-site
landscape areas does not Impede sight distance and that offsite placement an another prope~~ty has received prior prapcrty
a~vner auttlorizat~an,
~ Flag and pennant special event signage banners and off pre~r~ises directional signs may be autl~arized to ~e placed in the
public rights-af ivy provided that placement in the public rights-of Way does not constitute a traffic safety ar pedestrian
safety hazard, and does not create ~7on~canfa~•~nance to the American With Disabilities Act
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fa~c to {2~8~ 804-3~ 14 or scar and email to pe~mitcrentera~laurnwa.gov ~
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P~R~'1~B~,E SIGN;
~ For single~te~~ant buildings andlor sites, ot7e portable sign shall b allowed per building or property frat7tage, as applicable.
• Each business in amulti-tenant buildi~~g andlor multi-building carnplex shall be limited to a maximum of one ~ l }portable s~gn~
• For tr~ulti-tenant buildings andlo~• tnultiybuildingeomplexes that propose to place one or ~r~a~•e portable signs within the an~site
landscaped area at tl~e it~tersectian of t~vo public or private streets ar• at a driveway intersection with a p~iblic or private street,
compliance to tl~e City's mi~7i~nu~n sight distance requiretnettts shall be ~r~aintained at all tines.
• For multi-tenant buildings andlor ~r~ulti-building complexes that propose to place one or more parable signs along the
property street frontage of a public or private street, the total number of allowable portable signs along said frontage shall be
li~r~itd as follows to reduce the vis~~al aid aesthetic impact to tl~e Cityt
• 0~~5 lineal feet of public or private street frontage Y 1 partible sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage ~~p to a maximum
of three signs at any given tithe,
~ ~~-a lineal feet of public o~~ private street frontage ~ l par~table sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a maximunY of fau~• ~~}signs at any given ti~r~e.
~ ~ I -75 lineal feet of public o~~ private street frontage =1 portable sign every ~ lineal feet of street frontage up to maximum
of f ve ~5} signs at any given time.
• ~'~-lad lineal feet of public o~• private street frontage = l portable sigh evet~y ~ lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maximum of six ~6) sighs at any given time.
~ 14a-12 lineal feet of p~~blic o~+ private street frontage = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maximum of seven ~'7}signs at any given tithe,
~ 1~6-15D lineal feet of public o~~ private street frontage ~ l pai•table sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maximum afeigllt ~8}signs at any given time.
+ ll-l75 lineal feet of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign eve~~y 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maximum of nine ~9}signs at any given time • 17~ lineai feet and greater of public or private street frontage =1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontage up to a
tnaxirrxutn afters Ala} signs at any given tune,
+ Tl~e Planning Director shall have the discretionary authority to authorize additional portable signs along a public or
private street fro~~tage when in his or he~~ determination such allowance will t7ot substantively impact #1•ie visual andlvr
aesthetic impact to the City and such allowance is warranted by physical site conditions ar economic or business
considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the Planning Directo~•.
+ Portable signs shall not be located itl ane~or more existing parking spaces on a development site,
~ Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to
them provided that they da not at a~~y time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard,
~ Po~•table sigr7s advertising a business or se~•vice not located orl the same site shall be allowed to 6e located off site from the
business or• service being advertised provided that prior property owner authartzation has been obtained by said business operator or service provider,
• Each portable sign shall have a maximum total sign size of 36 inches in height at~d 30 inches in width and be limited to two
faces.
• Portable signs shall be allowed in tl~e public right-of way provided that any and all signs are not placed within vehicle travel
lanes or irnp~•ovedlunimproved vehicle shoulder areas or bicycle lanes, are not placed in f~•ont ofor block access to marked bus
transit stops, do hat intez•fere with oz' impede pedestrian tr•affrc or crossings and da not create na~~»conformance to tl~e
Anericat~ with Disabilities Act.
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• Banner sigr~age shall not exceed tl~e maximurr~ height ii~t~itatians ofthe underlying zoning district,
~ Banners may have spir~t~ing elements attached to tl~em including but not limited to flags ar pennants or balloons or ~rindsacks
attached to them provided that tl~ey da not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedest~"ion safety hazard,
• Banners may be authorised to be placed in the pubiic rights~af ~vay, provided that placement in the pl~blic rights-of ~vay does
not Co~]stltllte ~ trafflc safety pedest~'~~n safety hazard ar does not create r~on-canfa~'~nat7ce to the Atne~"Icon ~vith Disablljttes Act,
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~ off premise directional signs may have spinning ele~r~ents including but ~~at limited to flags or pennants ar balloons or
4vindsocks attaci~ed to the#x~ provided that they da not at any time cot~stitute a tz"affc safety ar pedestrian safety hazard,
• off premises directional signs may be autl~a~'ized to be placed in the public rights-af ~vay provided that placement in the
public rights-of ~vay dues not constitute a traffic safety ar pedestrian safety haza~•d and does not create non-confo~"mance to tl~e
American ~vith disabilities Act,
• ~ffwpretnises directional signs shall not be located inane or more existing parking spaces a~Y a development site.
~ ~f~`»pre~nises directional signs shall leave a maximum sign face area of 1 ~ inches by inches and a total height of 4~ inches inclusive afany ~vood, ar~etal, plastic a~" atl~er suppot~t
at~d a maximum oft~vo sign faces.
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