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Planning and Community Development
January 27, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Annex Conference Room 2
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.Roll Call
B.Announcements
1. Presentation (Hursh)
a. Human Services Committee (Hursh)
Advisor to the Mayor Michael Hursh to provide an update on the Human
Services Committee's 2013 Plans and Activities
C.Agenda Modifications
II.CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - January 13, 2014* (Tate)
III.DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Temporary Sign Provisions ACC 18.56 - Signs* (Yao)
Discussion of staff recommended time extension for continued allowance of portable
and temporary signs to support businesses and economic development.
B. Department Operations Briefings* (Tate)
Review with the Committee a schedule of upcoming briefings on Planning operations.
C. Rental House Briefings* (Chamberlain)
Review with the Committee the implementation status of the new rental housing
regulations, primarily related to communal residences.
D. Overview of Permits and Fees (Tate)
Staff to provide an interactive review of the City's permits and fees.
E. Director's Report (Tate)
F. PCDC Status Matrix* (Tate)
IV.ADJOURNMENT
Agendas and minutes are available to the public at the City Clerk's Office, on the City website
(http://www.auburnwa.gov), and via e-mail. Complete agenda packets are available for review at
the City Clerk's Office.
*Denotes attachments included in the agenda packet.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Minutes - January 13, 2014
Date:
January 22, 2014
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
January 13, 2014 Draft Minutes
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
Planning and Community Development Committee to approve the January 13, 2014
Planning and Community Development Committee minutes as written.
Background Summary:
See attached minutes.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Holman Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:January 27, 2014 Item Number:CA.A
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Planning and Community
Development
January 13, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Annex Conference Room 2
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair John Holman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in Annex
Conference Room 2 located on the second floor of One Main Professional
Plaza, One East Main Street, Auburn, Washington.
A. Roll Call
Chair John Holman, Vice-Chair Largo Wales, and Member Yolanda
Trout were present. Also present were Mayor Nancy Backus, Interim
Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate, Public Affairs and
Marketing Manager Dana Hinman, Planning Services Manager
Elizabeth Chamberlain, Economic Development Manager Doug Lein,
Interim Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Ingrid Gaub,
Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen, Engineering Aide
Amber Mund, and Planning Secretary Tina Kriss.
Members of the public present: Councilmember Bill Peloza,
Councilmember Wayne Osborne, Giovanni DiQuattro; President and
CEO of the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Nancy Wyatt;
Executive Director at the Auburn Downtown Association, Laura
Westerguard; Laura Theimer; and Robert Whale of the Auburn
Reporter.
B. Announcements
There were no announcements.
C. Agenda Modifications
There were no agenda modifications.
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes - December 9, 2013 (Tate)
Vice-Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to approve the
December 9, 2013 Planning and Community Development Committee
minutes as written.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
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III.
A. Project No. CP0746 Mill Creek Wetland 5K Restoration (Andersen)
Environmental Services Manager Chris Andersen distributed materials
to the Committee for AG-C-449, a consultant agreement between the
City of Auburn and Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc for environmental and
real estate services for Project No. CP0746, Mill Creek Wetland 5K
restoration, Professional Services Agreement, AG-C-449.
The Committee and staff discussed the the cost of the services and
services that would be provided by the consultant. The Committee
was supportive of entering into a contract with Maul Foster Alongi, Inc.
Vice-Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to recommend
City Council grant authorization for the City to enter into consultant
agreement, AG-C-449, with Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. for
environmental and real estate services for Project No. CP0746, Mill
Creek Wetland 5K Restoration.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
B. Resolution No. 5031 - Comprehensive Downtown Parking
Management Plan (CDPMP) (Chamberlain/Yao)
Planning Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain presented the staff
report on Resolution No. 5031, and provided background information
on the Downtown Parking Management Plan(CDPMP).
Staff reviewed the CDPMP with the Committee and the Committee
expressed their gratitude for the work completed by staff to present
the CDPMP. After reviewing the plan, the Committee provided the
following feedback:
*The Committee is supportive of the 3 hour on-street parking and
would like to have an update on the status annually as development
occurs.
*To create a “point of contact”, the Committee recommended having a
central person to answer questions and provide information related to
parking.
*The Committee emphasized that they would like all updates and
changes to parking posted on the City website and added to the
Auburn Reporter as a method to inform the public. The Committee
would also like staff to work in with the Auburn Downtown Association
and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce to keep the public
updates.
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Chair Holman invited members of the audience forward for public
comment:
Laura Westerguard, Executive Director of the Auburn Downtown
Association, 222 E. Main St., Suite A, Auburn.
Ms. Westerguard thanked staff for their work to bring forward the
CDPMP. She encouraged staff to use the Auburn Downtown
Association (ADA) and the Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce to get
press releases out, and to continue enhancing the City website to
keep the public informed. She encouraged the City to reevaluate the
parking plan more frequently than every four to five years and asked
that the focus groups and online surveying tools continue to be used
annually because it is an important issues for the Auburn residents
and businesses.
Nancy Wyatt, President and CEO of the Auburn Area Chamber of
Commerce, 108 S Division St, Auburn.
Ms. Wyatt stated that she appreciates the work the City has gone
through to complete the CDPMP, the plan is thoughtful and forward
thinking. Ms. Wyatt recommended partnering with the ADA and
Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce in order to get the word out to
both citizens and business, making sure they are aware of City
changes and updates to parking. Ms. Wyatt stated the she believes
the increased effort in getting information out would would assist in
business retention and citizen approval because this is an important
issue.
The Committee and staff discussed alternate transportation and
private parking alternatives that may be used in the future.
Vice-Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to recommend
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5031.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Kent School District Impact Fees (Coleman)
Interim Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate distributed a
map to the Committee showing the school districts located within the
City of Auburn that the City collects school impact on behalf of.
As required by section 5.2 of the interlocal agreement with the Kent
School District regarding 2012-2013 School Impact Fees, the Kent
School District submitted the Annual Report of Impact Fee
Expenditures and noted there was no activity to report.
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The Committee had no questions or comments.
B. Resolution No. 5013 (Mund)
Engineering Aide Amber Mund presented the staff report for
Resolution No. 5013. Resolution No. 5013 sets the date of the public
hearing for Franchise Agreement No. 13-37 for T-Mobile West LLC for
February 3, 2014 at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers.
The Committee had no questions regarding the extension.
C. Resolution No. 5018 (Mund)
Engineering Aide Amber Mund provided background information on
Resolution No. 5018, a request by MCI Communications, Services,
Inc. (MCI) to renew their term for Public Way Agreement No. 08-03.
The proposed agreement was reviewed by City staff and determined
that the agreement still meets the needs of the City and the
applicant. The proposed renewal would be for one additional five year
term.
The Committee had no questions regarding Resolution No. 5018.
D. Resolution No. 5029 - Purchase and Sale Agreement (Chamberlain)
Planning Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain presented the staff
report on Resolution No. 5029. Resolution No. 5029 would authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City of Auburn and John Rice for vacant property to be
used for the Fenster Nature Park located on 2nd Street SE east of V
Street SE.
The purchase price of the acquisition would be $45,000.00, which has
been accepted by the seller, John Rice. The Committee was
supportive of Resoltuion No. 5029 and determined that they would
take action on this item.
Vice-Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to
recommend City Council adopt Resolution No. 5029.
Motion carried unanimously. 3-0
E. Resolution No. 5030 - Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies
(Chamberlain)
Review the interlocal agreement with Pierce County for amended
Countywide Planning Policies related to Centers of Local Importance.
Planning Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain provided
a overview of Resolution No. 5030, the Pierce County Countywide
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Planning Policies (CPPs). Resolution No. 5030 would approve and
authorize execution of an interlocal agreement with Pierce County,
thereby amending the Pierce County Countywide Planning Policies for
Centers of Local Importance.
Staff reviewed the amendments with Committee and Committee was
supportive of the recommendation to approve Resolution No. 5030
and determined they would take action on this item.
Vice-Chair Wales moved and Member Trout seconded to recommend
City Council adopt Resolution No. 5030.
Motion Carried Unanimously. 3-0
F. Director's Report (Tate)
Interim Planning and Development Director Jeff Tate reviewed
statisticts from years 2002 through 2013 for Single Family Residential
permits issued and the value, the total number of permits and
construction value for each year and the annual number of inspections
and code enforcement actions.
G. PCDC Matrix (Tate)
The Committee had no changes or additions.
V. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning and
Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:32
pm.
DATED THIS ___________ day of _______________________, 2014.
__________________________________________
John Holman - Chair
__________________________________________
Tina Kriss - Planning Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Temporary Sign Provisions ACC 18.56 - Signs
Date:
January 22, 2014
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Memorandum
Ordinance No. 6403
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
See attached memorandum.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Planning
Councilmember:Holman Staff:Yao
Meeting Date:January 27, 2014 Item Number:DI.A
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Memorandum
To: Councilmember John Holman, Chair, Planning and Community Development Committee
Councilmember Largo Wales, Vice-Chair, Planning and Community Development
Committee
Councilmember Yolanda Trout, Member, Planning and Community Development
Committee
From: Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, Planning Services Manager
Gary Yao, Planner
CC: Mayor Nancy Backus
Kevin Snyder, AICP, Director of Community Development and Public Works
Jeff Tate, Assistant Director
Date: January 21, 2014
Re: Time extension for allowance of portable and temporary signs.
Background
Chapter 18.56 – Signs of 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. In the spring/summer of 2009, the Mayor’s Office and the
Department of Community Development and Public Works received numerous requests from
local businesses for increased allowances for portable and temporary signs to help stimulate
local business activities during the significant economic downturn.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on August 25, 2009 and following
deliberation, recommended to the City Council authorization of the use of portable and
temporary signs in certain zoning districts for a one year time period with the possibility of up to
two six-month extensions, should economic conditions warrant.
City Council approved Ordinance No. 6263 on September 8, 2009 authorizing portable and
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 due in part to the determination that it was in the public interest, given the 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.
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City Council approved Ordinance No. 6327 on September 7, 2010 extending the timeframe for
the use of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public right-of-way thru
March 15, 2011. Subsequent discussion and recommendation by the Planning and Community
Development Committee in February 2011, City Council approved Ordinance No. 6353 on
March 7, 2011, once again extending the timeframe for the use of portable and temporary signs,
thru March 15, 2012. Subsequent discussion and recommendation by the Planning and
Community Development Committee in February 2012, City Council approved Ordinance No.
6403 on February 21, 2012 further extending the timeframe for the use of portable and
temporary signs, thru March 15, 2014. Staff has continued to encounter no major problems or
issues in the extended administration of this temporary program.
Discussion:
In preparation for a draft ordinance to the Planning and Development Committee at its regular
meeting on February 10, 2014, staff would like to discuss the following questions:
1. Does the Committee want to consider another extension of the current allowance for the use
of portable and temporary signs on private property and in the public right-of-way?
2. Staff recommends that the temporary allowances be extended for a two year period in light
of current economic circumstances and to show continued support for local businesses.
Does the Committee concur?
Attachment:
City of Auburn Ordinance No. 6403
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ORDINANCE NO. 6 4 0 3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AMENDING
SECTIONS 18.56 010, 18.56.020 AND 18.56.030 OF
THE AUBURN CITY CODE AND CITY OF AUBURN
ORDINANCE NUMBERS. 6327 AND 6353 AS TO
THE EFFECTIVE DATES OF SAID ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS ALL RELATING TO TEMPORARY
SIGNS
WHEREAS, from time to time, amendments to the City of Auburn zoning code
are appropriate, in order to update and better reflect the current development needs and
standards of the City and
WHEREAS, Auburn City Code Chapter 18.56 governs the placement of signs in
the City including portable and temporary signs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, in Ordinance No. 6353, delayed the effective
dates of the amendments of Ordinance 6327 which delayed the effective dates of the
amendments of Ordinance No. 6263, in order to allow expanded use of temporary signs
in certain areas of the City. and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff the City Council determines,that
extending the use of these portable and temporary signs is in the best interest of the
City
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN, as follows.
Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of
this Ordinance, through March 15 2014 Section 18 56.010 of the Auburn City Code be
and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
Ordinance No. 6403
February 13. 2012
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18.56 010 Intent.
The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the
aesthetic character to promote the public health, safety and general
welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the
city This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may
adversely impact traffic and pedestrian safety or be adverse to property
values, business opportunities and the city's appearance and to prevent
and abate public nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented
by controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all signs
and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to afford
noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded
commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a
stricter standard than commercial speech. This chapter is further intended
to support local businesses in the city and the 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. 6353 § 1 2011 Ord.
6327 § 1 2010. Ord. 6263 § 1 2009. Ord. 5993 § 1 2006 Ord 4773 § 1
1995 Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987 )
Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16 2014
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. (Ord. 6353 § 2, 2011 Ord.
6327 § 2, 2010. Ord. 6263 § 2, 2009. Ord. 5993 § 1 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1
1995 Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987 )
Ordinance No. 6403
February 13, 2012
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Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective
date of this Ordinance, through March 15 2014 Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn
City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows:
18 56 020 Definitions.
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be
used only for the implementation of this chapter
A.Animated sign' means any sign that flashes or simulates
motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or contains
wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign
may also be a sign that meets the definition of 'changing message center'
or 'revolving sign.
B.Banner means a temporary sign constructed of fabric,
vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for
the organization, event or product advertised' and which is primarily
promotional in nature.
C Billboard' means a large outdoor advertising sign containing
a message, commercial or otherwise, unrelated to the use or activity on
the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in
the immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and
which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate
size of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48
feet in width.
D Changing message center' means an electronically
controlled message center that displays different copy changes on the
same lamp bank.
E.Directional sign' means a sign which is located to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and
service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 feet in
height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces, the
sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet.
F Double-faced sign' means a sign with two faces.
G. 'Electrical sign' means a sign or sign structure in which
electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign
proper
H. 'Facade' means the entire building front, or street wall face,
including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire width of
the building elevation.
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
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sign. Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not defined as
buildings will be considered freestanding signs.
K.Frontage' means the measurement, in linear feet, of the
length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased
building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes.
L.Grade' means the relative existing ground level in the
immediate vicinity of the sign.
M. 'Ground sign' means a sign attached to the ground and
supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that the sign
appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign shall be
measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly referred to as a
monument sign.
N. 'Identification sign' means a sign containing the name of the
business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space and/or
address of the premises.
O 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.
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.
On-premises sign' means a sign which carries
advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is
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located, including signs indicating the business transacted, 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 owners 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
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embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy and includes
only one side of a double-faced sign.
2.Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without
added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring
the perimeter enclosing each letter The combined total area of each
individual letter shall be considered the total area of the sign.
3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall
be computed by adding together the total area of each module.
4 Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest
rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or advertising
message being measured.
HH. 'Sign height' means the vertical distance measured from the
adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign.
II.Sign structure' means any structure that supports or is
capable of supporting any sign as defined in this chapter A sign structure
may be a single pole or may or may not be an integral part of the building
or structure.
JJ 'Single-tenant building' means a commercial building or
structure that contains one enterprise or occupant. Buildings within a
multibuilding complex may not be considered a single-tenant building.
KK. 'Special event signage' means temporary signs including
posters, flags, pennants, and inflatable materials; which are not the
primary identification for the organization, event or product advertised; and
which are primarily intended for 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 stationary or rotates and
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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-premises 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. 6353 § 3 2011 Ord. 6327 § 3, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 3
2009- Ord. 6166 § 1 2008; Ord. 5993 § 1 2006' Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994
Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987 )
Section 4. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16,
2014 Section 18.56.020 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is
amended to read as follows:
18.56.020 Definitions.
The following definitions are specific to this chapter and are to be
used only for the implementation of this chapter
A.Animated sign' means any sign that flashes or simulates
motion with an electronic or manufactured source of supply or contains
wind-actuated motion (except for flags and banners). An animated sign
may also be a sign that meets the definition of 'changing message center'
or 'revolving sign.
B.Banner' means a temporary sign constructed of fabric,
vinyl, or other durable material; which is not the primary identification for
the organization, event or product advertised; and which is primarily
promotional in nature.
C Billboard' means a large outdoor advertising sign containing
a message, commercial or otherwise unrelated to the use or activity on
the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in
the immediate area (such as is the case with an off-premises sign) and
which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. The approximate
sizes of the billboard faces range from 12 to 14 feet in height and 24 to 48
feet in width.
D Changing message center' means an electronically
controlled message center that displays different copy changes on the
same lamp bank.
E.Directional sign' means a sign which is located to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking entrances, exits, and
service areas, and may not exceed six square feet in area or 10 feet in
height. For projects that have parking lots in excess of 500 spaces, the
sign area may be 10 square feet and the sign height 15 feet.
F Double-faced sign' means a sign with two faces.
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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.
Flashing sign' means an electrical sign or a portion thereof
which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which
switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-third of
the nonconstant light source is off at any one time.
J.Freestanding sign' means a sign that meets the definition of
ground sign' (also commonly referred to as a monument sign) or 'pole
sign. Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not defined as
buildings will be considered freestanding signs.
K.Frontage' means the measurement, in linear feet, of the
length of the property line for a single-tenant building or length of leased
building frontage for multitenant buildings or multibuilding complexes.
L.Grade' means the relative existing ground level in the
immediate vicinity of the sign.
M. 'Ground sign' means a sign attached to the ground and
supported by the ground or a built-up landscaped area such that the sign
appears solid with the ground. The height of a ground sign shall be
measured from the surrounding grade. Also commonly referred to as a
monument sign.
N. 'Identification sign' means a sign containing the name of the
business establishment, occupant of the building or tenant space and/or
address of the premises.
O 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
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the limits of-suoh 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 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
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as wall signs. Roof signs may not extend more than five feet in height
above the roof.
FF 'Sign' means any visual communication device, structure, or
fixture which is visible from any right-of-way intended to aid a land use in
promoting the sale or identification of a product, good or service using
graphics, symbols, or written copy For the purpose of this chapter a sign
shall not be considered to be building or structural design. It shall be
restricted solely to graphics, symbols, or written copy that is meant to be
used in the aforementioned way This definition shall include inflatable
signs, balloons or other similar devices.
GG. 'Sign area' means:
1 The total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or
direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural
embellishments, or framework that contains no written copy and includes
only one side of a double-faced sign.
2.Individual letter signs using a wall as the background without
added decoration or change in wall color shall be calculated by measuring
the perimeter enclosing each letter The combined total area of each
individual letter shall be considered the total area of the sign.
3. Module signs consisting of more than one sign cabinet shall
be computed by adding together the total area of each module.
4 Perimeter of sign area shall be established by the smallest
rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of the letter module or advertising
message being measured.
HH. 'Sign height' means the vertical distance measured from the
adjacent grade to the highest point of the sign.
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.
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NN. 'Traffic hazard' means any sign which does not meet city
standards for clear zone or sight distance or which does not meet the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
00 'Wall sign' means a sign attached or erected parallel to and
extending not more than 16 inches from the facade or face of any building
to which it is attached and supported through its entire length, with the
exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade.
Window signs' which do not meet the definition of a 'temporary sign'
shall be considered as wall signs.
PP 'Window sign' means a sign located inside or affixed to
windows of a building, whether temporary or permanent, lighted or
unlighted, which may be viewed from the exterior of the building. (Ord.
6353 § 4 2011 Ord. 6327 § 4 2010; Ord. 6263 § 4 2009. Ord. 6166 § 1
2008; Ord. 5993 § 1 2006' Ord. 4705 § 2, 1994 Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987 )
Section 5. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective
date of this Ordinance, through March 15 2014 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 subsections (B)(1) (B)(2), I
or J of this section.
B Temporary Signs.
1 Special event signage may be allowed in the RO RO-H, CN,
C-1 C-2, C-3, DUC BP LF M-1 M-2, EP and the nonresidential 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:
Illumination of any kind;
ii.Strobing or blinking or flashing lights,
iii. Electrical animation;
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual;
c.Special event signage shall not exceed the maximum height
limitations of the underlying zoning district;
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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
areas 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 nonconformance to the Americans with
Disabilities Act;
g.Flag and pennant special event signage may be authorized
to be placed in on-site landscape areas 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.Banners may be allowed in the RO RO-1-1, CN C-1 C-2, C-
3 DUC BP LF M-1 M-2, EP and the nonresidential 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.
b. For multitenant buildings and/or multibusiness 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.
c.Banners as authorized herein shall not have the following:
Illumination of any kind;
ii.Strobing or blinking or flashing lights;
iii. Electrical animation;
iv Changeable reader copy electronic or manual.
d.Banner signage shall not exceed the maximum height
limitations of the underlying zoning district.
e.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.
f Banners may be authorized to be placed in the public rights-
of-way provided, that placement in the public rights-of-way does not
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constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard or does not create
nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
g. Banners may be authorized to be placed in on-site
landscape areas 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 Code, 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 1000 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.
c.In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only
be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way
North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for
the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(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 to 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.
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7 Additional Requirements. A copy of the manufacturer's
operating manual shall be provided to the city upon request.
8. Amortization. All changing message center signs that do not
comply with the requirements of subsections (F)(4) and (5) of this section
shall be brought into compliance with those requirements by April 1 2009
G. Change of Copy The holder of a permit, for the duration
thereof shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the
structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being required to
pay any additional fees.
H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly
prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs:
1 The flag of government or noncommercial institutions such
as schools, with the poles treated as structures;
2. Official public notices, official court notices;
3.Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions);
4 Signs not visible from public right-of-way
5 Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
7 Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign;
8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of
erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and
facade;
9 Signs required by law traffic or pedestrian control signs,
signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected by
or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or her public
duty
10 Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which
do not incorporate advertising or identification;
11 Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial
speech.
Portable signs shall be allowed in the RO RO-H, CN, C-1
C-3, BP LF M-1 M-2, EP and the nonresidential 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 a multitenant building and/or multibuilding
complex shall be limited to a maximum of one portable sign.
3. For multitenant buildings and/or multibuilding 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.
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4 For multitenant buildings and/or multibuilding 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. Zero through 25 lineal feet of public or private street frontage
equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage up to a
maximum of three signs at any given time.
b. Twenty-six through 50 lineal feet of public or private street
frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage
up to a maximum of four signs at any given time.
c.Fifty-one through 75 lineal feet of public or private street
frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage
up to a maximum of five signs at any given time.
d. Seventy-six through 100 lineal feet of public or private street
frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street frontage
up to a maximum of six signs at any given time.
e. One hundred through 125 lineal feet of public or private
street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of street
frontage up to a maximum of seven signs at any given time.
f One hundred twenty-six through 150 lineal feet of public or
private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of
street frontage up to a maximum of eight signs at any given time.
g. One hundred fifty-one through 175 lineal feet of public or
private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of
street frontage up to a maximum of nine signs at any given time.
h. One hundred seventy-six lineal feet and greater of public or
private street frontage equals one portable sign every three lineal feet of
street frontage up to a maximum of 10 signs at any given time.
The planning director shall have the discretionary authority
to authorize additional portable signs along a public or private street
frontage when in his or her determination such allowance will not
substantively impact the visual and/or aesthetic impact to the city and
such allowance is warranted by physical site conditions or economic or
business considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the
planning director
5 Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existing
parking spaces on a development site.
6. Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the
following:
a.Illumination of any kind;
b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights,
c.Electrical animation;
d. Changeable reader copy electronic or manual.
7 Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not
limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them;
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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 improved/unimproved vehicle shoulder areas or bicycle lanes, are not
placed in front of or block access to marked bus transit stops, do not
interfere with or impede pedestrian traffic or crossings and do not create
nonconformance to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
J Off-premises directional signs shall be allowed in the RO
RO-H, CN, C-1 C-2, C-3, DUC BP LF M-1 M-2, EP and the
nonresidential 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-premises 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-premises directional signs may have spinning elements
including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks
attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic
safety or pedestrian safety hazard.
3. Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be
placed in the public rights-of-way provided, that placement in the public
rights-of-way does not constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety
hazard and does not create nonconformance to the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
4 Off-premises directional signs may be authorized to be
placed in on-site landscape areas, 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
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inclusive of any wood, metal, plastic or other support and a maximum of
two 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) 18 56.040(E) (C-2 District) and subsections (1)(1) through
10) of this section;
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 1,
P 1 C-1 C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones;
6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on
private or public property that is not associated with the business
advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as
prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle
used in the normal course of business. This does not include automobile
for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis,
7 Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way except for
as expressly permitted by this chapter'
8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to
traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method
of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or detracting from
the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending to
divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on
streets, roads, intersections, or access facilities. No sign shall be erected
so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of
illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words,
phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with,
mislead, or confuse traffic;
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
prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not
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conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to number size,
height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming signs
except as follows:
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building.
2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the
requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor
area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative increase of previous
expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this
section).
3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming
use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if
and only if there is a change in required signage due to the zoning district.
4 Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter
existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a
product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the
owner agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, building or
structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written
notification from the building official.
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 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. 6353 § 5, 2011
Ord. 6327 § 5 2010. Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010; 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 City Code. That, effective March 16
2014 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
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C
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;
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.
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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 Code, as amended;
2. Signs containing electrical circuitry shall meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code and all state laws, and shall
include an approved testing lab sticker
3. Signs must meet vehicular sight distance requirements
established by the city engineer pursuant to the city of Auburn engineering
design standards;
4 When a projecting sign is used, no angle irons, guy wires or
braces shall be visible, except those that are an integral part of the overall
design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they are required
for safety
F Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under
this chapter changing message center signs shall comply with the
following requirements; provided, that changing message center signs that
only display time and temperature or similar public service information
shall be exempt from these requirements.
1 Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only
be allowed in the 1 P 1 C-1 C-2, DUC C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones.
a. In the 1 and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall
only be a llowed on frontages along a collector minor or principal arterial
street.
b In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall
operate between the hours of 10.00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
c.In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only
be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way
North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for
the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29 060(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.
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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 (F)(4) and (5) of this section
shall be brought into compliance with those requirements by April 1 2009
G Change of Copy The holder of a permit, for the duration
thereof shall have the right to change the advertising copy on the
structure or sign for which the permit was issued without being required to
pay any additional fees.
H. Exemptions. Unless otherwise specified or unless expressly
prohibited, it is not the intent of this chapter to regulate the following signs:
1 The flag of a government or noncommercial institutions such
as schools, with the poles treated as structures;
2. Official public notices, official court notices;
3. Incidental signs (see ACC 18.56.020(0), Definitions)
4 Signs not visible from public right-of-way
5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted
magnetically onto an operable vehicle;
6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal
maintenance unless structural or electrical changes are made;
7 Religious symbols not attached to a permitted sign;
8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of
erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and
facade;
9. Signs required by law traffic or pedestrian control signs,
signs indicating scenic or historic points of interest, which are erected by
or on the order of a public officer in the performance of his or her public
duty
10 Sculptures, fountains, mosaics, and design features which
do not incorporate advertising or identification;
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11 Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial
speech.
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 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);
5. Changing message center signs, except as allowed in the I,
P 1 C-1 C-2, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones;
6. Signs attached to, or placed on, a vehicle or trailer parked on
private or public property that is not associated with the business
advertised on said sign(s). This provision is not to be construed as
prohibiting the identification of a firm or its principal products on a vehicle
used in the normal course of business. This does not include automobile
for sale signs or signs attached to franchised buses or taxis;
7 Private signs placed in or on a public right-of-way except for
as expressly permitted by this chapter
8. Any sign which constitutes a traffic hazard or detriment to
traffic safety by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or method
of illumination, or by obstructing the vision of drivers, or detracting from
the visibility of any official traffic control device by diverting or tending to
divert the attention of drivers of moving vehicles from traffic movement on
streets, roads, intersections, or access facilities. No sign shall be erected
so that it obstructs the vision of pedestrians by glare or method of
illumination or constitutes a hazard to traffic. No sign may use words,
phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with,
mislead, or confuse traffic;
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,
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height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming signs
except as follows.
1 Whenever a new building replaces the principal building.
2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the
requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor
area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative increase of previous
expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this
section).
3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming
use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if
and only if there is a change in required signage due to the zoning district.
4 Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter
existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a
product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the
owner agent or person having the beneficial use of the land building or
structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written
notification from the building official.
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
sign(s) in accordance with this subsection shall be subject to the code
compliance provisions of the Auburn City Code. (Ord. 6353 § 6, 2011
Ord. 6327 § 6, 2010; Ord. 6287 § 2, 2010. 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
Ordinance No 6263, the City of Auburn Planning Commission considered and
recommended to the City Council that the Council consider up to two six month
extensions of the provisions of this Ordinance, should economic conditions
warrant such extensions. The Planning Commission acknowledged that the
extension of time is procedural and that no further Planning Commission action is
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required before City Council enactment of such extensions. The only changes in
the text,of this Ordinance from the text of Ordinance Numbers 6263, 6327 and
6353 and this Ordinance Number 6403 are the changes in the effective dates
t• set forth therein.
Section 8. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directions of this legislation.
Section 9. 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.
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
FEB 21 2012
INTRODUCED'
PASSED: FEB 21 2012
APPROVED: FEB 21 2012
CITY OFALI N
ATTEST I
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 6403
February 13, 2012
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
int ,,
Daniel B. Heid, City Attorne
Published: hrua3/415 27, 2c iZ
Ordinance No. 6403
February 13, 2012
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Department Operations Briefings
Date:
January 22, 2014
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Memorandum
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
See attached memorandum.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Planning
Councilmember:Holman Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:January 27, 2014 Item Number:DI.B
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilmember John Holman, Chair, Planning and Community
Development Committee
Councilmember Largo Wales, Vice Chair, Planning and Community
Development Committee
Councilmember Yolanda Trout, Planning and Community Development
Committee
CC: Mayor Backus
FROM: Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development & Public Works
DATE: January 27, 2014
RE: 2014 PCD Briefing Schedule
Background:
During the January 13, 2014 Planning Director’s report staff made a
recommendation to PCD that a schedule be assembled of monthly department
briefings that are designed to provide an overview of various department
operations. While PCD routinely provides policy guidance to the department there
have been minimal opportunities for staff to report back on the implementation
actions necessary to carry out policy and regulatory responsibilities. Staff has
assembled the following draft briefing schedule for PCD consideration:
January 27, 2014 – Permit Intake, Issuance and Fees
February 24, 2014 – Department Organization and Overview
March 18, 2014 (Joint PCD/Planning Commission Meeting) – Code
Amendment Process
March 24, 2014 – Housing Home Repair Program
April 28, 2014 – Addressing
May 26, 2014 – Code Enforcement Overview
June 23, 2014 – Business Licensing
July 28, 2014 – Capital Project Management
August 25, 2014 – Regional Planning Participation
September 22, 2014 – Tree Preservation and Removal
October 27, 2014 – Plat/Subdivision Review
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November 24, 2014 – Critical Areas
December 22, 2014 – Civil/Engineering Review Process
Discussion:
1. Are there other subjects that PCD would like to hear about in lieu of the
above listed items?
2. Does PCD support a joint Planning Commission/PCD meeting to be held on
March 26, 2014? This meeting would occur at one of the regular Planning
Commission meetings. Historically, the annual joint meeting alternates
between a regular PCD meeting and a regular Planning Commission
meeting. In 2013 the joint meeting was held during a regular PCD meeting.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Rental House Briefings
Date:
January 22, 2014
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
Memorandum
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
See attached memorandum.
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Planning And Community Development Other: Planning
Councilmember:Holman Staff:Chamberlain
Meeting Date:January 27, 2014 Item Number:DI.C
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Councilmember John Holman, Chair, Planning and Community Development
Committee
Councilmember Largo Wales, Vice-Chair, Planning and Community Development
Committee
Councilmember Yolanda Trout, Member, Planning and Community Development
Committee
CC: Mayor Nancy Backus
Kevin Snyder, Community Development and Public Works Director
FROM: Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development
Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, Planning Services Manager
DATE: January 22, 2014
RE: Status Report on Rental Housing and Ordinance No. 6477 Implementation
Background
During 1st quarter 2013, the City was approached by community members regarding rental
housing primarily in the vicinity of Green River Community College. Some of the issues rasied
were:
· Parking impacts,
· Unpermitted conversion of garages to living space,
· Overcrowding of single family homes with too many occupants,
· Lack of proper solid waste management,
· Noise impacts, and
· An overall conversion of single family residences to rentals.
Staff began working with the PCDC and Planning Commission on regulations to address rental
housing and Ordinance No. 6477 was passed by the City Council on September 3, 2013.
Highlights from the new regulations are:
· Definition of communal residence – a dwelling, without an owner occupant, that is rented
to a group of unrelated individuals.
· Permitting communal residences within residential zones with 4 or less unrelated
individuals and communal residences with more than 4 unrelated individuals as
conditional uses (a conditional use permit is required)
· No “grandfather” clause. Rentals operating as a communal residence were to become
compliant by December 31, 2013.
· Requiring an annual inspection of communal residences.
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Implementation Overview
September 2013 to December 2013
Upon adoption of Ordinance No. 6477 staff completed the following implementation tasks:
· Mailed out notice to all parties who own property in the south Lea Hill community
(Attachment A). The mailed notice was sent to the owner of all properties located within
city limits south of SE 304th Street. Staff chose this boundary under the assumption that
most communal residences within the city were located within about a mile of Green
River Community College. Concurrent with the mailed notice was a feature article in the
September 12, 2013 Auburn Reporter (Attachment B).
· Developed a new rental housing business application form (Attachment C). The form
asks a number of new questions about rental housing units that can be used to better
understand if it is operating as a communal residence. Additionally, the new form
requires that a new and unique business license number be assigned to each rental
property (historically, the City would assign a license holder with one business license
number irrespective of how many properties they were renting out). This change will
allow the City to better track and quantify the number of rental houses and communal
residences within the City. In particular, this will aid in our ability to track annual
inspections for individual properties. The application form also requires the property
owner to sign an acknowledgement that they have read specific City rules that they are
responsible for adhering to. This is particularly useful if City Code Enforcement is asked
to visit a property in response to a complaint.
· Development of a rental housing inspection checklist (Attachment D). This checklist will
be utilized by City inspectors who perform the required annual building inspection. The
inspection checklist prompts the inspector to note important information about the living
conditions of the home, a general life safety evaluation, observations pertaining to
unpermitted interior conversions, and information about the number of people who are
living in the home.
· Development of a rental housing webpage. The initial purpose of the webpage was to
provide supplemental information to all recipients of the Lea Hill mailer. The webpage
contained more detailed information about the updated regulations, staff contact
information for those who had questions, fee information and updated rental housing
business license application forms. The webpage also includes a dedicated email
address (rentals@auburnwa.gov) where residents, owners and tenants can direct
questions about the program. All email inquiries are directed to multiple staff who
understand the program and are able to answer questions.
· Coordination with Green River Community College. In December, GRCC provided the
City with a student body list that redacted actual identity of individuals. Instead, the list
provides a unique student identification number (SID) and a physical address. This
information allows staff to identify individual properties that have multiple SID’s assigned
to them. The December list included information about the college’s fall enrollment.
This allowed City staff to analyze the data and ask questions of GRCC staff about how
to interpret the data. GRCC is scheduled to provide the City with an updated winter
enrollment list by the end of January. It is this list that staff will utilize in the next phase
of implementation described below.
· Prior to January 1, 2014 the City received several inquiries regarding the program. The
City learned that several other jurisdictions were evaluating the City of Auburn program
and were moving forward with their own version. The City fielded several phone calls,
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emails, and counter inquiries from residents and property owners alike. Based on the
ordinance’s stated compliance deadline of December 31, 2013 City staff did not initiate
any code enforcement actions during this compliance timeframe. While the number of
inquiries regarding the program was quite high, the City only received 1 Conditional Use
Permit (to establish a communal residence with more than 4 residents) and 3 business
license applications to establish a communal residence (2 of which are on Lea Hill).
Additionally, between September 1st and December 31st we received 10 non-communal
residence rental housing business license applications on Lea Hill.
January 2014 to March 2014
· Phase 2 Outreach: utilizing the data we received from GRCC, the data that we pull from
our enforcement files over the last few years, and advertisements that have been posted
around the community, staff will identify properties that may be operating a communal
residence. Staff will compare this information against the business licensing database in
order to identify which properties have existing rental housing business licenses, which
properties have communal residence licenses, and which properties lack any licensing
data. Staff will also compare this list against the mailing list that notified property owners
of the rules that were adopted by Council in September 2013. Staff will utilize this list as
the initial follow up contact list. Staff will contact property owners directly via telephone,
mail, and/or personal visit. The purpose of this initial interaction will be to ask the
property owner if they are aware of the new rules and if they have any questions about
the new rules. Depending upon their licensing status, staff will explain why the property
owner is being approached (e.g. data suggests that multiple non-related people are
living together, we have obtained a flyer advertising availability of their home for rent,
etc.) and remind the property owner of their obligations under the law.
· Staff will also further develop the City webpage so that it contains more resources as
they are developed, implemented, and refined. During previous PCD meetings staff
made reference to the webpage developed by the City of Boston. Staff will continue to
migrate towards this model which establishes a specific page for tenants who need
resources, a separate page for property owners, and a separate page for neighbors.
Post March 2014
· On a quarterly basis staff will obtain student enrollment information from GRCC and filter
the list to help identify other properties that may require proactive outreach.
· Staff will respond to complaints that are received by neighbors. When staff receives a
complaint regarding a property that has not appeared on any of the list outlined above
our first contact will rely upon education and offers of assistance to help bring the
property into compliance. If the complaint is for a property that appears on the list
outlined above code enforcement staff will initiate a formal enforcement process (e.g.
“Notice to Correct”).
· Every November the City mails out business license renewal notifications. Staff will be
pulling the rental housing and communal housing license renewals and adding
supplemental information that reminds property owners of the requirements and
limitations of the program. This annual task will provide one more opportunity for
ongoing communication and education.
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Discussion:
1. Are there other steps and/or actions that should be added to the approach outlined
above?
2. Does PCD concur with the enforcement approach highlighted above? This approach
relies upon education and voluntary compliance when it is the first or second time we
have interacted with a property owner. Once staff can reasonably determine that the
property owner had opportunities to comply and chose not to, the enforcement approach
shifts to the more formalized Notice to Correct, Notice to Infract, and/or Notice of Penalty
procedures outlined in Chapter 1.25 ACC.
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RENTAL HOUSING BUSINESS
Physical Address: Mailing Address: Webpage & Email:
Auburn City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor 25 West Main Street
1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001
GENERAL INFORMATION
LICENSEE MAILING ADDRESS (This is the location where the license and renewal forms will be sent)
Name: ________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________
Phone: _____________________ Fax: ____________________
LEGAL STATUS: Sole Proprietor In
BUSINESS INFORMATION
WA STATE UBI/TAX #:
(If applicable)
BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR CORPORATIONS, LLCs, PARTNERSHIPS FEDERAL TAX ID #:
(If applicable)
PROPERTY/BUILDING INFORMATION
RENTAL HOUSING UNITS (list all properties you own
Property Name/Address # of Units
Are you residing within this
home? Yes No
# of Bathrooms
# of Occupants __________
Are you leasing individual rooms
If you answer yes
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
For Staff Use:
BUS# _________
Are you residing within this
home? Yes No
# of Bathrooms
# of Occupants __________
Are you leasing individual rooms
If you answer yes
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
For Staff Use:
BUS# _________
Are you residing within this
home? Yes No
# of Bathrooms
# of Occupants __________
Are you leasing individual rooms
If you answer yes
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
For Staff Use:
BUS# _________
Have you ever had a rental housing business license with the City of Auburn denied, revoked or suspended?
If yes, when and for what property: ________________________________________________________________
RENTAL HOUSING BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATION
Physical Address: Mailing Address: Webpage & Email:
Floor 25 West Main Street www.auburnwa.gov
1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov
(This is the location where the license and renewal forms will be sent)
_________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________
_____________________ Suite #: _______ City, State: ________
______________________ Email: ________________________________
Individual Corporation LLC Partn
BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR CORPORATIONS, LLCs, PARTNERSHIPS FEDERAL TAX ID #:
(list all properties you own – use an additional sheet if you have more than 3 properties
__________ # of Bedrooms __________
__________ # of on site parking spaces _________
ing individual rooms Yes No
yes to the above question, please provide a floor plan
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
__________ # of Bedrooms __________
__________ # of on site parking spaces _________
ing individual rooms Yes No
yes to the above question, please provide a floor plan
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
__________ # of Bedrooms __________
__________ # of on site parking spaces _________
ing individual rooms Yes No
yes to the above question, please provide a floor plan
of the house with each room labeled and a site plan of the property
that identifies the house and parking areas.
Have you ever had a rental housing business license with the City of Auburn denied, revoked or suspended?
If yes, when and for what property: ________________________________________________________________
Attachment C
RENTAL HOUSING BUSINESS
LICENSE APPLICATION
Form last
updated on
Nov, 2013
Phone and Fax:
Phone: 253-931-3090
Fax: 253-804-3114
(This is the location where the license and renewal forms will be sent)
_____________________________________
__________ Zip: _____________
______________________________
Partnership Other
use an additional sheet if you have more than 3 properties)
Parcel Number
on site parking spaces _________
to the above question, please provide a floor plan
on site parking spaces _________
to the above question, please provide a floor plan
on site parking spaces _________
to the above question, please provide a floor plan
Have you ever had a rental housing business license with the City of Auburn denied, revoked or suspended? Yes No
If yes, when and for what property: ______________________________________________________________________________
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BUSINESS OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Title: % Owned
Address:
City/Sate:
Zip:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Driver’s License #:
BUSINESS CO-OWNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)
Name: Title: % Owned
Address:
City/Sate:
Zip:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Driver’s License #:
PROPERTY MANAGER/AGENT INFORMATION
Name: Title: Business Phone:
Address:
City/Sate:
Zip:
Home Phone: Fax: Email:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Driver’s License #:
LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Contact must be within 50 miles of the property)
Name: Title: Business Phone:
Address:
City/Sate:
Zip:
Home Phone: Fax: Email:
Alternate Phone: Alternate Fax: Alternate Email:
Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Driver’s License #:
I hereby certify and declare under penalty of perjury under Washington law that the statements furnished by me on this application are true
and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that issuance of this license is conditioned upon compliance at all times with all
applicable ordinances, regulations, conditions, and statutes of the City of Auburn and the State of Washington. The issuance of this business
license does not imply compliance with the Zoning Code and International Fire and Building Codes.
Notice to owners of single family residential dwelling units that will be rented: By signing this application you are also acknowledging
and agreeing to the following terms:
1. For property owners that do not reside on site, I understand that I am required to schedule an annual building inspection with the City
of Auburn Building Department. The building inspector will be provided access to all exterior and interior areas of the property. The
purpose of the inspection is to ensure that unauthorized structural alterations have not occurred, that there are no life safety concerns,
and that occupancy limits have not been exceeded.
2. As the landlord, you are responsible for ensuring that you are providing safe living conditions for tenants.
3. As the landlord, you are responsible for ensuring that garbage and recycling recptacles are on site and available to tenants and for
ensuring that garbage and recylcing curbside service is provided.
4. As the landlord, you are responsible for landscaping and the general external appearance of the property.
5. As the landlord, you are responsible for ensuring that there is adequate on-site parking available for all tenants.
6. As the landlord, you are responsible for implementing management strategies that ensure that tenants under the age of 18 are
complying with the curfew requirements of Auburn City Code Chapter 9.14 when the minor does not have an onsite resident guardian
or chaperone.
Date ___________________ Signature__________________________________ Title _____________________________________
COMPLETE THIS SECTION EVEN IF LISTED ABOVE (attach separate page if necessary):
DI.C Page 49 of 55
RENTAL HOUSING BUSINESS
LICENSE INSPECTION
Form last
updated on
Dec 1, 2013
Physical Address: Mailing Address: Webpage & Email: Phone and Fax:
Auburn City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor 25 West Main Street www.auburnwa.gov Phone: 253-931-3090
1 East Main Street Auburn, WA 98001-4998 permitcenter@auburnwa.gov Fax: 253-804-3114
SITE INFORMATION
Inspector: ___________________________________________ Inspection Date: ___________________
Site Address: ________________________________________ Business License Number: ____________
OBSERVATIONS
Number of Bedrooms: _________ Number of Bathrooms: _________ Number of Kitchens: _________
Number of Off Street Parking Spaces (including garage): __________
Prior Year Current Year
Are all bathroom vents working?
Are all kitchen vents working?
Are smoke detectors present and operable?
Are carbon monoxide detectors present and operable?
Are there obvious signs of mold or mildew?
Are there light fixtures in the closets that are not compliant?
Is the building egress system compliant?
Has the garage been converted to living space?
Have other spaces been converted?
Are garbage and/or recycling receptacles on site?
How many rooms and/or fixtures exist for laundry?
How many people live in the house?
GENERAL NOTES
DI.C Page 50 of 55
AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
PCDC Status Matrix
Date:
January 22, 2014
Department:
Planning and Development
Attachments:
PCDC Matrix
Budget Impact:
$0
Administrative Recommendation:
For discussion only.
Background Summary:
Reviewed by Council Committees:
Other: Planning
Councilmember:Holman Staff:Tate
Meeting Date:January 27, 2014 Item Number:DI.F
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.F Page 51 of 55
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