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HomeMy WebLinkAboutITEM VIII-A-1 * crnroF_-*~` * AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM WASHINGTON Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6327 - Time Extension for Date: August 23, 2010 Allowance of Portable and Temporary Signs Department: Attachments: Ordinance No. 6327 Budget Impact: N/A Ptannin & Develo ment Administrative Recommendation: City Council introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 6327. Background Summary: Ghapter 18.56 (Signs) of the Aubum 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 Cify ofiAuburn, - In the spring/summer of 2009, the Mayor's Office and the Planning and Development Department received numerous requests from local businesses#or increased allowances forportable 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 Aubum 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 publie inferest 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 nght-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. 1_0907-1 03.10.11 Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions: ❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ❑ Building ❑ M&O ❑ Airport 0 Finance ❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor p Hearing.Examiner ❑.Municipal Serv. ❑ Finance ❑ Parks ❑ Human Services 0 Planning & CD ❑ Fire 0 Planning ❑ Park Board ❑ Public Works 0 Legat ❑ Police ~ Planning Comm. ❑ Other ❑ Pu61ic Works , ❑ Human Resources ❑ Information Services Action: Committee.Approval: DYes ❑No Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing Referred to Untif_/ / Tabled L Until Councilmember: Norman Staff: Sn der Meetin _Dafe: Se tember 7, 2010 Item Number. VIII.A.1 AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED ORDINANCE NO. 6 3 2 7 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6263 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 Aubum has received numerous requests from local businesses for increased regulatory allowances for the use of portable and - temporary signs to help stimulate local business activity; and WHEREAS, on August 25, 2009, the City of Aubum Planning Commission held a,public hearing on the increased use of portable and femporary signs in the City; and recommended to the City Council that such an increase be allowed; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended a one year time period for such increased use with the possibility of up to two extensions of six months, should economic conditions warrant; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that under the current economic conditions, it is in the best interest of the City to allow local businesses to increase their use of portable and temporary signs for a limited time period, delaying the effective dates'of the amendments of Ordinance No. 6263. NOW, THEREFORE, THE.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN that City of Auburn Ordinance No. 6263, and its Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 1 of 32 various Sections, are amended to reflect the revised effective dates, extending and delaying said dates by six (6) months, as follows: Section 1. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective I date of this Ordinance, through SepteFRbeF , March 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 ofi 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 commeccial speech. This chapter is further intended .to support local businesses in the Citv and the Citv's overall economv bv providing additional and increased 6pqortunities for the use and siting of femqorarv and portable siqnage subiect to conditions, includinq 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. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective SepteFnbef 16, 204BMarch 16, 2011, Section 18.56.010 of the Aubum 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 fraffic and pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities . Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 2 of 32 and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all signs and, sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. T#is-Ghapte-F Gety's , , , and .(Ord. 6263 & 2. 2009, Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 3. Amendment to Cifv Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through SepteFnbeF , March 15, 2011, Section I 18.56.020 of the Auburn City- Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.020 Definitions. The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be used only for the implementation of this chapter: A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of "changing message center" or "revolving sign.:" B. "Banner" means a. temporary sign constructed of fabric, vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which is primarily promotional in nature. C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate sizes of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in width. D. "Changing message center" means an electronically controlled message center that displays different copy changes on the same lamp bank. E. "Directional sign" means a sign which is located to guide or direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 3 of 32 service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 feef 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 sfreef 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 patfern 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 aftached to fences or other structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs. K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes. L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign. M: °Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that the sign appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign shall be measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly referred to as a monument sign. N. "Identification sign" means a sign containing the name of the business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space and/or address of the premises. 0. "Incidental sign" means a sign that is generally informational and of a noncommeccial nature intended , primarily for the convenience of the public and having a maximum area of finro 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 Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 4 of 32 protection from the weather elements. For the purpose of this chapter, a freestanding, permanent roof-like structure providing protection from the elements, such as a service station gas pump canopy, will also be considered a marquee. The term "marquee" also includes canopy. R. "Marquee sign° means any sign which forms part of or is integrated into a marquee and which does not extend horizontally • beyond the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter, a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign.. S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street. T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not including residential apartment buildings, which share the same lot, access and/or parking facilities. V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted at, services rendered; goods sold or produced on the premises, name of the person, .firm or corporation occupying the premises. . W. "Off-premises sign" means any sign which advertises an establishment, merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment which issold, 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 wom by a person. AA. "Premises" means the real estate as a unit, which is involved by the sign or signs mentioned in this chapter. 6B. "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 "susperided sign" will not be considered a "projecting sign." Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 5 of 32 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 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 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. If shall be restricted solely to graphics, symbols, or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way. This definition shall include inflatable signs, balloons or other similar devices. GG. "Sign area" means: 1. The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy, and includes only one side of a double-faced sign._ 2. Individual letter signs using a wall as tfie background without ` added decoration or change in wall coloc shall be calculated by measuring the perimeter enclosing each letter. The combined #otal 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 sfructure" means any sttucture 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 #he primary identification for the organization, event or product Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 6 of 32 ~ advertised; and which are primarily intended for YeFy 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 defnifion 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 ot 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 walF signs. PP. "Window sign" means a sign Iocated inside or affixed to windows of a building, whether temporary or, permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building. QQ. "Feather Banner or Sign" means a fabric siqn with printed advertisement on one or. two faces that _is either stationerv or rotates and is attached on one side to a_metaL pole or stake thaf is placed in the ground or attaehed to a secure obiect. RR. "Off=premise directional sign" meaas a siqn located on private qropertu. or_-in__fhe bublic riQht-of-way_ as authorized that directs or Quides persons #o an _ establishment, merchandise, service goods, or entertainment which-is sold, produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the propertv or public riaht-of-wav on which said sign is located. (Ord. 6263 § 3, 2009. Ord: 6166 §'I; 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 4. Amendment to Citv Code. That, effective SepteFnbe ~6,,-2040-March 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 forthe implementation of this chapter: A. "Animated sign" means any sign that flashes or simulates motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 - - Page 7 of 32 contains wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign may also be a sign that meets the definition of "changing message center" or "revolving sign." B. "Banner" means a temporary sign constructed of fabric, vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and which is primarily promotional in nature. C. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the 'immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate sizes of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48 feet in widfh. 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 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. 1. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof , which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one- third of the nonconstant lighf source is off at any one time. J. "Freesfanding 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 mea"surement, in linear feet, of the length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes. L. "Grade" means the relative existing ground level in the immediate vicinity of the sign. M. "Ground sign" means a sign attached to the ground and supported by the ground or a built-up fandscaped area such that Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 8 of 32 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 resfrooms, 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 st_ructure 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 exfend horizontally beyond the limits ofi 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. "Muttiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple-tenant building° means a single structure housing more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not including residential apartment. buildings, which share the same lot, access and/or parking facilities. V. "On-premises sign" means a sign. which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name of the person, frm or corporation occupying the premises. W. "Off-premises s'ign" means any sign which advertises an establishment, merchandise, seivice, goods, or entertainment which is sold; produced, and manufactured, or furnished at a place other than on the properly on which said sign is located. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 9 of 32 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 mefal, which is capable of being moved easily and is not permanently affixed to the gcound, strucfure 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 buf does not extend more than five feet beyond the property line, extends no more than six inches above any roofline, and meefs 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 build,ing 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 fxture 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 chapfer, a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design. It shall be restncted 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 #otal area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural embellishments, or ftamewortc 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 withoufi added decoration ar change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring the perimefer enclosing each letter: The combined total Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 , Page 10 of 32 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 very short-term promotional periods.. LL. "Suspended sign" means a sign that is attached to and suspended from a marquee or canopy, and subject to right-of-way and clearance regulations. _ MM. "Temporary sign" means any sign or advertising display constructed :of wood, vinyl, cloth, canvas, light fabric, paper, cardboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited time only. This definition shall include inflatable signs. NN. "Traffic hazard" means any sign which does not meet city standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 00. "Wall sign" means a sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any building fo which it is attached and supported through its entire length, with the exposed face ofi 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 Iocated inside or affixed to windows ofi a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted, which may be viewed ftom the exterior_ of the building. QQ. « - » Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 11 of 32 « n , n e t , . pFedursed, f' . (Ord. 6263 § 4, 2009, Ord. 6166 § 1; 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4705 §2, 1994; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 5. Amendment to Citv Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through 15, 201.1.0 March 15, 2011, Secfion I 48.56.030 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 cornmunity director may approve and permit to be erected entrance signs, at or near the city limits, on city public right-of-way or on privatefy 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.B.1, ACC .18.56.030.B2, ACC 18.56.030.1 or ACC 18.56.030.J. 8. Temporary Signs. 1. Until March 16, 2011, Sspecial event signage may be allowed subjeGt in the RO, RO-H, CN C-1 C-2, C-3, DUC, BP, LF, M-1, M-2, EP and the non- residential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland'_Hills South subiect to obtainrnent of temporarv siqn permit authorizafion from the City and compliance with the followinq as applicable: • a. , ; , ~---The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; b. Special event siqns as authorized herein shall not have the followihq: i. Illumination of anvkind ii. Strobinq or bl'inking or flashinq liahts iii. Electrical animationiv. ChanQeable reader copy, electronic or manual c. Special eventsigna-ge shall not exceed the maximum heiqht limitations of the undedyinQ zoninQ disfrict. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 12 of 32 d. Special event siAns may have sainninq elements attached to them includinq but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that thev do not at anv time constitute a traffic safety or petlestrian safety hazard. e. Balloons and windsock special event siqnage shall not be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-wav or on-site landscape area or off-site on another private parcel of land that does nof contain the business or service beina advertised, f. Flaq and pennant special event sianaQe_ may_ be authorized to be placed in the q__ublic rights-of:wav, provided thafi qlacement in the p.ubfic rights-of-waY does not constitute a traffic safetv or pedestrian safetv hazard_and does not create non-conformance to the American with. Disabilities Act, g. Flag and pennant special event signaqe mav be authorized to be qlaced 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 tfiat placement. . in on-site landscaqe - - areas does not impede_siQht_disfance_and-that off-site placement on - another properiy has received prior propertv owner authorization. 2. Until September 16; 2010 Bbanners may be allowed in the RO RO-H, CN,. G-9 , C 2, _C:-3, DUC, BP, L.F,_ M=1, M-2, EP and the non-residential used properties in the Terrace View District and the PUD-Lakeland Hills South, subject to obtainmenf of temporary siqn permit authorization from the Citv and compliance with the following: a. . , ; s. The area of any single banner used bv a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 4-28 square feef,pcovided that banners crossinq roadways as apqroved bv the Citv shall not exceed 120 square feet.; c. For multi-tenant buildinqs and/or multi-business complexes, each business shall be authorized to have a banner provided that the sizeof each bannee shall be limited to maximum of 32 sauare feet, provided_that banners crossing roadways as approved bv the Citv sha(I not exceed-120 sauate feet. . d. Banners as aufhorized herein shall_ not have the followina: i. Illumination of any kind ii. Strobinq or blinking or flashinq liqhts iii. Electrical animation iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual e. Banner signaqe shall not exceed the maximum heiQht limitations of the underlving zoninQ district. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 13 of 32 f. Banners may have. spinning elements attached to them inciuding but not limited to flaqs or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to_them provided that they do not at any time constitute a fraffic safeiv or pedestrian safety hazard. g. Banners may be_ authorized to be placed in the public riqhts- of-way, provided that placement in the qublic rights-of-wav does not constitute a traffic safety oc 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 beinq advertised, provided that placement in_on-site landscape areas does not imqede sight disfance and that off-site placement on another property has received prior propecfy owner authorization. ; 4,.DeFmits wFe no1 renuiFeM, o ........p. 41~~4 c.innc+ ovnecdinn 4hn vne~~ . the 7 C. Civic Events, Sfreet 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 construcf, 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 tlioroughfare used for vehicular traffic which system confains 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. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 14 of 32 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 I established by the city engineer pursuant t the Citv of Aubum Enqineerinq Desiqn Standards; 4. When a projecting sign is used, no :angle irons, guy wires or braces shall be visible, ezcept those that are an integral part of the overall design, such as, decorative metals or woods, or unless they are required for safety. F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing message center signs, shall comply with the following requirements; provided, that changing message center signs that only display time and temperature or similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements. 1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones. a. In the I and C=1 zones, changing message center signs shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal arterial street. b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUG 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 rnonitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 15 of 32 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- 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 (17)(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 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 to regulate the following signs: 1. The flag of a govemment 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. Lettecing or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made; 7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign; 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade; 9. Signs required by law, traffic or pedestrian control signs, signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected by or on the order of a public officer in the perFormance of his or her public duty; Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 16 of 32 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 obtainment of temporarV sign permit authorization from the City and compliance with the following as aqplicable: 1. For sinQle-tenant buildinQS and/or sites, one portable sign shall be allowed per building or propertv`frontaQe, as applicable. 2. Each business in a multi-tenant building and/or multi-buildinA complex shall be limited fo a maximum of one (1) portable siqn. 3. For multi-tenant buildings and/or multi-building complexes that propose to place one. or more portabte sic~ns within the on-site landscaped area af the intersection of finro public or private streets or at a drivewav intersection with a-qublic or_ private street, compliance to the City's minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all times. ' 4. For multi-tenan#. _buildings and/or multi-building complexes that propose to place one or more portable. signs alonQ the propertv street frontage of a qublic or private_ sfreet, the total number of allowable portable siqns alonq said frontaqe shall be limited as follows to reduce the visual and aesthetic imqact to the Citv: a. 0-25 lineal feet of public or private street fronfaqe = 1 portable sign everv 3 lineal feet of stteet fronta4e up to a maximum of three (3) siqns at any_ g'iven time. b. 26-50 lineal feef of public or private street frontaae = 1 portable siqn every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum of four (4) sians at anv given time. c. 51-75 lineal feet. of public or private street frontage = 1 poctable sign everv 3 Iineal feet of street frontaae up to maximum of five (5) siqns at any qiven time. d. 76-100 lineal feet of public or qrivate street frontaQe = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum of six (6) sians at any given time. e. 100-125 lineal feet of public or private street frontaqe = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet.of street frontaqe up to a maximum of seven (7) signs at anv given fime. f. 126-150 lineal feet of pubtic or private street frontaae = 1 portable sign every 3 lineal feet of street frontaqe up to a maximum of eiQhf (8) siQns at anv given time. g 151-175 lineal feef of public or private street frontage = 1 portable sign everv 3 lineal feet of stceet_fronfa4e up to a maximum of nine (9) siAns at any given time. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 17 of 32 h. 176 lineal feet and greater of public or private street fronta4e = 1 portable siqn_ everv 3 lineal feef of street frontage up to a maximum of ten (10).siqns at anv Qiven time: i. The Planning Director shall have.the discretionarv _authoritv to authorize additional portable signs alonq a public or nrivate street frontaqe 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 wacranted bv physical site conditions or economic or business considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the Planning Director. 5. Portable sipns_ sFiall _ not be located in one or more existinq parking spaces on a development site. 6. Portable signs as aufhorized herein shall not have the followinq: a. Illumination of anv kind b. Strobinp or tiblinking or flashing lights c. Elecfrical animation d. Chanpeable reader copv, electronic or manual 7. Portable siqns mav have sqinning efements includinq but not limited to flays or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that.tFiey do not at any time constitute a traffic safetv or pedestriao safetv.hazard. 8. Portable signs_advertisina a business or service not located on the same site shall be allowed to be located off-site from the business or service beina advertised provided that prior propertv owner authorization has been obtained by said business operator or service provider. 9. Each qortable sign _shall have a maximum total sian size of 36 inches in heiQht and 30'inches in width and be limited to two faces. 10. Portable sians shall be allowed in the public riqht-of-wav provided that anv_ and all sians are not placed within vehicle travel lanes or imaroved/unimproved vehicle: should"er areas or bicvcle lanes, are not qlaced in front of or block _access to marked bus transit stops, do not interfere with or imqede pedestrian traffic or crossings and do not create non-conformance to the American with Disabilities Act. . J. Until September_96, 2010, off:premises, directional signs shall be allowed_in the RO, RO-H, CN; C4., 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 temporarv siQn permit authorization from the Citv and compliance with the followin-q as applicable: 1. Off-premise direcfional sians as authorized herein shall not have the followinq: a. Illumination of any kind Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 18 of 32 b. Strobing orblinking or flashing lights c. Electrical animafion d: Chanqeable reader copv, electronic or manual 2. Off-premise directional siqns mav have spinninp _elements includinq but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them provided that thev do not at any time constitute a traffic safety_or:pedestrian safetv hazard. 3. Off-premises directional signs _may be authorized to be placed in the public riQhts-of:wav provided that qlacement in the public rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedes#rian safetv _hazard and does not create non-conformance to the American with Disabilities Act. 4. Off-premises directional _signs mav be authorized to be placed in on-site landscape area, or off-site on another private parcel of land #hat does not contain the business or service beinQ adverfised, qrovided 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 siAns shall not be located in one or more existinQ parking spaces on a development site. 6. Off-qremises directional signs shall have a maximum siqn face area of 12_ inches_by 24 inches and a total height of 42 inches inclusive of any wood; metal, plastic or -other supqort and a maximum of finro (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),,--and ACG 18.56.040(E) (G2 District) and ACC I 18.56.030.1, subsections 1 throuah 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 consfrued as prohibiting the identificafion 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; . Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 19 of 32 7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except for as expressly permitted by this chapter; 8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or detracting from the visibility of any official fraffic 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 illumihation 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 attacfied 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. ~ dL. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this cliapter 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 requirernents 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 fhis 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. Sucli sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the building official. ~ KM. Master Sign Plans Authorized. The planning, building and community director has the authority to require a master sign plan Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 20 of 32 to ensure a consistent and coordinated signage scheme for development proposals. In approving master sign plans under the provisions of this subsection, the director has the authority to approve signage schemes that allow for signs greater in area and height than allowed in the particular zone in which the development , is located when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master, signage plans shall be recorded. N. Maintenance and Safetv. All permanent, temporary and portable signs and components thereof must be maintained in qood, repair and in a safe neat clean and attractive condition. Failure to , maintain a siqn(s) in accortlance with this subsection shal( be subject to the code compliance provisions of the Auburn Citv 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 to Citv Code. That, effective SepteFnbe 1v, cva-e-March 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 Iimits; on city public right-of-way or on priVately owned parcels with the owner's permission, on which may be , listed institutional names, service ctubs 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-,exGW 18.56.030.B.4, AGG. 18.66.030.13.2, B. Tempotary Signs. 1. mbeF , _pecial event signage may be allowed subiecf to.the followinQ: +fl-~ ToT v'3,-v'GZ, o~~ ~7-zTM~1,, i71 2, E~~ind- crta°7 n^^ reciilenfi..l uneiJ appiffiGable- a. Use of such signage is limited to 10 days qer displav, not #o exceed .10 days in any 90 day period; b. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; . #ellewing:Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 21 of 32 im Clenfrin.+l anirr+atii+n • t. r f beoRg t awthe~' 2. , 2010 Banners may be allowediR the , cn u,. rN, n1e r 2, v r3, v nUGi 13P, iFe nn 1, nn 2, Go a.,.~ . subject to ebtainment--e# w+t#-the following: a. No more than two such siqns may be used per site at anv given time; , b. Use of such sians is limited to 90 consecutive davs, and may not exceed 90 days in any 120-dav period; c. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet;. , , Clen4rinal OniwAafiinn 77T. V. 7 Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 22 of 32 o p~~ n c.i~yn.~n~ c• v~ll nnv'~. c~a evbe~hc m.ivi►r~~~rv~ heig4~t - ~~eTti'r'r~--- verro~~..~ tr-~-r . . 9-v'a.,.,e.-c• may he auLYYeF~zed--to 77C-plaGCd-*}--t~re, - , !"tet-. i - 3. SiAns which are placed upon or within a window and which , are intended to be viewed from the cight-of-wav shall not exceed 50 percent of the window area: : . 4. Permits are not reauired, except that_sipns exceedinQ the allowable size 'and time duration must teceive a permit issued bv the planninq, buildinp and community director if special circumstances exist.that_warrant the additional siqnaQe. 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 Ptovisions. . 1. All lighting shalf 'be arranged #o 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 wifh 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: Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 23 of 32 a. Lighting systems owned or controlled by any public agency for the purpose of directing or controlling navigation, trafFc, or highway or street illumination, b. Aircraft warning iights. 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 a re req u i red 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 cenfer 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 cenfer signs shall only be allowed on firontages 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; cha'nging message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I)). 2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign ' per street frontage shall be permitted on each property. 3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a sign's total sign face area. 4. Display.. a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once eVery one and one-half seconds. b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed. in its entirety. - 5. Light Levels. Ordinance No: 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 24 of 32 a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at alt times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of fhe sign. based on ambient light conditions. b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brighfness level greater than the manufacturer's recommended IeVels: 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 nof-for- profit organizafions. 7. Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's operating manual shall be provided to the city` upon request. 8. Amortization. All changing rriessage 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, virith the poles treated as structures; 2. Official public notices, official court notices; 3. Incidental signs:(see.ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions); 4. Signs not visible from public right-of=way; 5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made; 7. Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign; 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade; Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 25 of 32 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. Unto! - ; , m +tio Rn, on u, rN,r.=, TG~3=, 'P-, -~F, M T, nn 2, Eo--R .,d +hc . , , • 7 C..nF~ ~c.inec~c. - in rr~~ ~Iti_tn,p~# ~p ~U~ - .y ~ ~ ' f °Y nL s~~ } , ~-t7~~d1't~ Gr n ri~ ia+e 7tC7:'Kage - 4 6. 54 75 li.,e..l fe,p~~f MubtTG "-v~}v~ac:-a'icrr°°t , tc~gC-----F - r pvFt le in 4 Iial TCCt-Ot-,b`TtCCt~t'tlttCR9 ) Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 26 of 32 ' h 176 I i neval-rf,c°-.v°rahd-gFe:r' ce{---Of -pub'O6-eF-PF a4e c~~i =mclWanA 6. De le. signc. as alif6erizerl herein c.hall nei have v fellewiRg. _ ' 6 ClentFinal animR+i9n • t 1'VTVCS WA6s, _ tFansit , AGt. . URtil . . r 2019, shall . t'hei , t f r f i DLJG, , I-C 11A 'I, .v AA 7, cr CD, ~nrlr,a ~he nnn rrvrr ~ reci'lential ~~c.crl nr~nerficc in ~hn r,-ry,-r=~ a-~„v-- . ~....,p.,...,,.. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 27 of 32 , G. Clen4r8nwl .+nirra+ien . f , OF eff - - I. -alnletheF pFavate PaFr.el ef land that does Aet GGRtaiR the bus'ness & 6eWiGe beiRg adveFfised ' pFeYoded that PWGemeht mn en site laRdsrape aFeas c-I nw te r.. n nw t. 0 Fnpede sight distaRre and that off site P'aGeFAeF# eR anotheF PFGpeFty has FeGeived pFieF PF9peFty ewReF autl;90zatien. 5. Off pFemises diferstional signs shall not be leGated in one GF mem- eXistEiRg PeFkiRg spaws ei; a deye'GpMeRt site. 6. 0# pFeFAgses dik?GWRal 6igns shall have a Fnam far.e aFea of 12 *RGhes by 24 inGhes and a tetal heoght ef 42 inrhes RrAusive -of any weed, f 44: 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, excepf as otherwise authorized: 1. A swinging projecting sign; 2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Reaf estate signs)-, and ACC 18.56.040(E) (C-2 District)-and-AG6 I 18-.56.030.1, ; 3. Banners, pennants, ribbons, stceamer5, 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, G2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones; Ordinance No. 6327 ; August 30, 2010 Page 28 of 32 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 saitl sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle used in the normal course of business. This does not include automobile for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis; 7. Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way, except for as expressly permitted by this chapter; 8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or detracting from the visibility of any official fraffic 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, frees, rocks or other natural features; 11. Signs attached to benches, garbage cans, or other street furniture located within the public right-of-way; 12. Rotating signs;. . 13. Billboards; 14. Any sign which does not structurally or materially conform to the requirements of the city's adopted International Building Code. ~ JL Nonconforming SIgns. Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that ' do not confocm to the regulations of this chapter wifh 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. Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 29 of 32 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. KAA. 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 locafed_ when a coordinated signage scheme is used. Master.signage.plans shall be recorded. LN. 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. 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 o"rdinance, the City of Auburn Planning Commission considered and recommended to the City Council that the Council consider up to finro 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 Plan,ning Commission action is required before City Council enactment of such extens'ions. The only changes in the text ofithis Ordinancefrom the text of Ordinance No 6263 are the changes in the effective dates set forth `therein. Any other changes reflected in the language hereof are changes included in said Ordinance No. 6263. . Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 30 of 32 Section 8. Imalementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 9. 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 ofher persons or circumstances. Section 10. EfFective date. This Ordinance, 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: PASSED: APPROVED: CITY OF AUBURN _ PETER B. LEWIS MAYOR ATTEST: - Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 31 of 32 APP V O Daniel B. Hei , ity Attorney Published: Ordinance No. 6327 August 30, 2010 Page 32 of 32