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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-10-2014 2-10-2014 PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING PACKET Planning and Community Development February 10, 2014 - 5:00 PM Annex Conference Room 2 AGENDA I.CALL TO ORDER A.Roll Call B.Announcements C.Agenda Modifications II.CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - January 27, 2014* (Tate) III.ACTION A. Ordinance No. 6501 - Temporary Signs* (Yao) An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, amending Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code and Ordinance No. 6403 as to the effective dates of said ordinance amendments to Chapter 18.56 of the Auburn City Code relating to temporary signs. IV.DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Imagine Auburn Update* (Chamberlain) Status update on the visioning work for the City's major update to the comprehensive plan. B. Director's Report (Tate) C. PCDC Matrix* (Tate) V.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. Page 1 of 44 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Minutes - January 27, 2014 Date: January 31, 2014 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: January 27, 2014 Draft Minutes Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: Planning and Community Development Committee to approve the January 27, 2014 minutes as written. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Holman Staff:Tate Meeting Date:February 10, 2014 Item Number:CA.A AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDCA.A Page 2 of 44 Planning and Community Development January 27, 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; Director of Community Development and Public Works Kevin Snyder; Parks, Arts and Recreation Director Daryl Faber; Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate; Director of Administration Michael Hursh; Planning Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain; Economic Development Manager Doug Lein; Planner Gary Yao; and Planning Secretary Tina Kriss. Members of the public present were: Councilmember DaCosi, Robert Whale of the Auburn Reporter, Matthew Ells, Derek Faber, Jean Lix, Russ Campbell, Human Services Committee Members Lela Brugger, Barbara Derda, JoAnne Walters and Chair Jason Berry. B. Announcements 1. Presentation - Human Services Committee (Hursh) Director of Administration Michael Hursh introduced Members of the Human Services Committee Lela Brugger, Barbara Derda, JoAnne Walters and Committee Chair Jason Berry. Chair Jason Berry expressed his gratitude in working with the Human Services Committee and the opportunity the Committee has in working with a broad number of agencies. The agencies and services funded are very diverse. Mr. Berry emphasized that it is amazing to see the scope of services the City provides support for. Chair Berry stated the Human Services Committee continues agency visits which allows the Committee to see the hands-on work of the agencies, the needs of the community, who is served, and how well the organization is running. The Human Services Committee is very appreciative of the support of Director Hursh, Emily Pearson, and former employee Kirsten Reynolds. It Page 1 of 4 CA.A Page 3 of 44 is also very encouraging to see other City staff members engaging to learn and understand the work of the Human Services Committee. As the Committee continues providing recommendations for funding, the Committee will be looking at how the needs overlap and how to better plan for funding in a way that supports a comprehensive approach for the community. Director Hursh explained the Committee has been reviewing the homeless issue over the last six months and will continue to meet with representatives serving the homeless population to understand how best to solidify policy. The Committee will begin planning for the 2015-2016 bi-annual funding cycle in spring. Director Hursh expressed his appreciation for the faithful support of the members Human Services Committee. The Planning and Community Development Committee agreed that that they would like to meet for a joint session to continue to review the goals and work of the Human Services Committee. The Committee thanked the Human Services Committee for their continued work and the many accomplishments. C. Agenda Modifications There were no agenda modifications. II. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - January 13, 2014 (Tate) Member Trout requested that two scrivener’s errors be corrected. On page 2 of 5, paragraph 2 of III.A., remove the duplicate word “the”. On page 3 of 5, III.B., remove the duplicate word “would”. It was moved by Member Trout, seconded by Vice-Chair Wales, that the Committee approve the Planning and Community Development Committee Meeting minutes for January 13, 2014, as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 3-0 III. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Temporary Sign Provisions ACC 18.56 - Signs (Yao) Planner Gary Yao provided background information on the Temporary Sign Provisions in place. Ordinance No. 6403, approved by Council on February 21, 2012, extended the use of portable and temporary signs through March 15, 2014. Staff stated that there have been no Page 2 of 4 CA.A Page 4 of 44 major problem or issues in the extended administration of this temporary program. The Committee and staff discussed extending the program. After discussion, the Committee determined they would be supportive of extending the ordinance related to temporary signs for a period of two years (2), exclude any language regarding economic conditions; and require all portable, temporary signs to be taken in at night. The Committee recommended reviewing the extension prior to the new expiration date to determine if the ordinance will be extended or if any problems or issues have been noted by staff. Staff will be taking the temporary sign provisions' extension before the Public Works Committee for review at their next meeting. B. Department Operations Briefings (Tate) Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate reviewed a schedule of upcoming briefings on department operations with the Committee. The Committee was supportive of the schedule and had no items to add. C. Rental House Briefings (Chamberlain) Planning Services Manager Elizabeth Chamberlain updated the Committee on the tasks implemented following the adoption of Ordinance No. 6477, regulating rental housing. Assistant Director of Community Services Development Jeff Tate explained that Green River Community College is working with the City on a quarterly basis to provide a list of addresses to help the City identify properties where there are potentially multiple students needing proactive outreach. The Committee and staff discussed the City's approach for continued outreach with rentals that are not compliant through the 1st quarter of 2014 and then moving them over into code enforcement thereafter. The Committee concurred with this approach. Chair Holman invited members of the public forward for public comment on the status of rental housing. Russ Campbell, 31606 126th Ave. SE, Auburn Mr. Campbell stated it has been about a year since he discussed the rental housing issue with the City. He understands “nothing happens overnight” yet stated he is encouraged that progress is moving right along. Mr. Cambell and staff discussed the three rentals within his neighborhood and Mr. Campbell noted that the process will take time. D. Overview of Permits and Fees (Tate) Jeff Tate, Assistant Director of Community Development Services provided an overview of permits and fees. A review of the TrakiT program was provided to the Committee to showcase how staff Page 3 of 4 CA.A Page 5 of 44 processes permit and assesses fees for development. The Committee was appreciative of the overview and encouraged by the process. The Committee emphasized their appreciation for the philosophy of Auburn, being customer centric and customer oriented. E. Director's Report (Tate) Assistant Director of Community Development Services Jeff Tate updated the Committee on the following items: The pile driving construction of the Trek building is ahead of schedule by two weeks since the piling does not need to be installed to the depth originally planned. In early December, approximately 4,000 2014 business license renewals were sent out by the City. Staff has processed about two- thirds of the renewals. Next week follow-up renewal notices will be sent to the remaining one-third of the businesses. In mid March a list of businesses will be developed who have not renewed and code enforcement outreach will begin. F. PCDC Status Matrix (Tate) The Committee had no additions or changes for the PCDC Matrix but did express that they would like to discuss the additional Pedestrian Kiosk construction. The Downtown Parking Management Plan, Resolution No. 5031 will be going forward to full Council on February 3, 2014. The date will be changed on Rental Housing to reflect a review in April. IV. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning and Community Development Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. DATED THIS ____________DAY OF _________________, 2014. _________________________________________ John Holman - Chair _________________________________________ Tina Kriss - Planning Secretary Page 4 of 4 CA.A Page 6 of 44 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Ordinance No. 6501 - Temporary Signs Date: February 4, 2014 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Ordinance No. 6501 Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: Planning and Community Development Committee to recommend City Council adopt Ordinance No. 6501. Background Summary: 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. 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, to support local businesses through increased allowances for portable and temporary signs. 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. City Council approved Ordinance No. 6327 on September 7, 2010 extending the AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.B Page 7 of 44 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. The City Council elected to extend the temporary sign provisions with Ordinance No. 6403 on February 21, 2012, for an additional two years through March 15, 2014. Staff has continued to encounter no major problems or issues in the extended administration of this temporary program. Staff discussed the potential extension of the temporary sign provisions with the Planning and Community Development Committee as the lead action committee at its January 27, 2014 regular meeting. The Committee expressed support for the extension of the Ordinance for 2 years to continue supporting local businesses through increased allowances for portable and temporary signs. The Committee also expressed support for consideration of adopting the temporary sign provisions as-is as a permanent section of ACC 18.56 – Signs, modifying and adopting the temporary sign provisions as a permanent section of ACC 18.56 – Signs, or letting the temporary sign provisions expire by the end of the 2-year extension. Staff discussed the potential extension of the temporary sign provisions with the Public Works Committee on February 3, 2014. The Committee had no major concerns or issues with the possible extension and concurred with the recommendation of the Planning and Community Development Committee. If recommended for approval by the Planning and Community Development Committee on February 10, 2014, Ordinance No. 6501 will be submitted for potential City Council action on February 18, 2014.* Ordinance No. 6501 will extend the temporary sign provisions through March 15, 2016, summarized as follows:* Temporary Signs – Special Event Signs (posters, flags, pennants, and balloons/windsocks) and Banners · Restricts placement to RO, RO-H, CN, C1, C2, C3, DUC, BP, LF, M1, M2, EP, TV (non-residential properties), and PUD (non-residential properties), rather than permitting in all zones · Removes limits on length of time for display · Removes limits on the number of special event signs per property AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.B Page 8 of 44 · Permits placement across roadways of banners not exceeding 120SF Portable Signs · Permits placement in RO, RO-H, CN, C1, C2, C3, DUC, BP, LF, M1, M2, EP, TV (non-residential properties), and PUD (non-residential properties), rather than the C2 and DUC zones only Off-Premise Directional Signs · Permits placement in RO, RO-H, CN, C1, C2, C3, DUC, BP, LF, M1, M2, EP, TV (non-residential properties), and PUD (non-residential properties), rather than prohibition in all zones All · Permits placement off-site and/or in public right-of-way (except for balloons/windsocks) · Permits attachment of spinning elements (ex. flags, pennants, balloons, windsocks) to temporary, portable, and off-premise directional signs Reviewed by Council Committees: Planning And Community Development, Public Works Other: Planning, Legal Councilmember:Holman Staff:Yao Meeting Date:February 10, 2014 Item Number:ACT.B AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDACT.B Page 9 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 1 of 26 ORDINANCE NO. 6501 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, 6353 AND 6403 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. 6403, delayed the effective dates of the amendments of Ordinance 6353, which delayed the effective dates of the amendments of Ordinance No. 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: ACT.B Page 10 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 2 of 26 Section 1. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2016, Section 18.56.010 of the Auburn City Code be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: 18.56.010 Intent. The overall purpose of this chapter is to enhance and maintain the aesthetic character, to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to increase the effectiveness of visual communication in the city. This chapter is also intended to avoid visual clutter that may adversely impact traffic and pedestrian safety, or be adverse to property values, business opportunities and the city's appearance and to prevent and abate public nuisances. The purpose of this chapter is implemented by controlling the construction, location, use and maintenance of all signs and sign structures. It is also the intent of this chapter to afford noncommercial speech the same or greater protection afforded commercial speech and to not regulate noncommercial speech to a stricter standard than commercial speech. This chapter is further intended to support local businesses in the city and the city's overall economy by providing additional and increased opportunities for the use and siting of temporary and portable signage subject to conditions, including but not limited to time, size, location and placement. (Ord. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 1, 2, 2012; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6353 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 2. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16, 2016, 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. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. ACT.B Page 11 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 3 of 26 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 1, 2, 2012; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6353 § 2, 2011; Ord. 6327 § 2, 2010; Ord. 6263 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5993 § 1, 2006; Ord. 4773 § 1, 1995; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987.) Section 3. Amendment to City Code. That, from the effective date of this Ordinance, through March 15, 2016, 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 ACT.B Page 12 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 4 of 26 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 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 ACT.B Page 13 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 5 of 26 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 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. ACT.B Page 14 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 6 of 26 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 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. OO. "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. ACT.B Page 15 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 7 of 26 QQ. "Feather banner or sign" means a fabric sign with printed advertisement on one or two faces that is either stationary or rotates and is attached on one side to a metal pole or stake that is placed in the ground or attached to a secure object. RR. "Off-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. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 3, 4, 2012; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; 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 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. ACT.B Page 16 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 8 of 26 F. "Double-faced sign" means a sign with two faces. G. "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. H. "Facade" means the entire building front, or street wall face, including grade to the top of the parapet or eaves, and the entire width of the building elevation. I. "Flashing sign" means an electrical sign or a portion thereof which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time. J. "Freestanding sign" means a sign that meets the definition of "ground sign" (also commonly referred to as a monument sign) or "pole sign." Signs attached to fences or other structures that are not defined as buildings will be considered freestanding signs. K. "Frontage" means the measurement, in linear feet, of the length of the property line for 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 ACT.B Page 17 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 9 of 26 the limits of such marquee. For the purpose of this chapter, a marquee sign will be considered as a wall sign. S. "Median sign" means a sign that is placed within the median of a public street. T. "Multiple-building complex" means a group of commercial or industrial structures, developed as a group either simultaneously or in phases, with more than one building per parcel. U. "Multiple-tenant building" means a single structure housing more than one retail business, office or commercial venture but not including residential apartment buildings, which share the same lot, access and/or parking facilities. V. "On-premises sign" means a sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, including signs indicating the business transacted, 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 ACT.B Page 18 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 10 of 26 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. ACT.B Page 19 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 11 of 26 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. OO. "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. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 3, 4, 2012; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; 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, 2016, 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: i. Illumination of any kind; ii. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; iii. Electrical animation; iv. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual; ACT.B Page 20 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 12 of 26 c. Special event signage shall not exceed the maximum height limitations of the underlying zoning district; d. Special event signs may have spinning elements attached to them including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard; e. Balloons and windsock special event signage shall not be authorized to be placed in the public rights-of-way or on-site landscape 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-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: 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: i. 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. ACT.B Page 21 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 13 of 26 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 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 ACT.B Page 22 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 14 of 26 design, such as decorative metals or woods, or unless they are required for safety. F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the following requirements; provided, that changing message center signs that only display time and temperature or similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements. 1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones. a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal arterial street. b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I)). 2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage shall be permitted on each property. 3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a sign's total sign face area. 4. Display. a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one-half seconds. b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its entirety. 5. Light Levels. a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. b. At no time shall a changing message center sign be operated at a brightness level greater than the manufacturer's recommended levels. c. All lighting shall be arranged to reflect away from any residential zone. The director shall have the authority to require a sign permit application 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 ACT.B Page 23 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 15 of 26 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 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(O), Definitions); 4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way; 5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless 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. I. 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 ACT.B Page 24 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 16 of 26 intersection with a public or private street, compliance to the city's minimum sight distance requirements shall be maintained at all times. 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. i. The planning director shall have the discretionary authority to authorize additional portable signs along a public or private street frontage when in his or her determination such allowance will not substantively impact the visual and/or aesthetic impact to the city and such allowance is warranted by physical site conditions or economic or business considerations or other factors as deemed reasonable by the planning director. 5. Portable signs shall not be located in one or more existing parking spaces on a development site. 6. Portable signs as authorized herein shall not have the following: a. Illumination of any kind; b. Strobing or blinking or flashing lights; c. Electrical animation; d. Changeable reader copy, electronic or manual. ACT.B Page 25 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 17 of 26 7. Portable signs may have spinning elements including but not limited to flags or pennants or balloons or windsocks attached to them; provided, that they do not at any time constitute a traffic safety or pedestrian safety hazard. 8. Portable signs advertising a business or 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. ACT.B Page 26 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 18 of 26 6. Off-premises directional signs shall have a maximum sign face area of 12 inches by 24 inches and a total height of 42 inches inclusive of any wood, metal, plastic or other support and a maximum of two 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 (I)(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 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. ACT.B Page 27 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 19 of 26 L. Nonconforming Signs. Permanent signs established legally prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter that do not conform to the regulations of this chapter with regard to number, size, height or location shall be allowed to remain as legal nonconforming signs except as follows: 1. Whenever a new building replaces the principal building. 2. When there is an expansion of an existing building, the requirements of this section shall apply only if there is an increase in floor area of 25 percent or more (including the cumulative increase of previous expansions after the effective date of the ordinance amending this section). 3. Whenever a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use, the requirements of this section shall apply in full to the new use if and only if there is a change in required signage due to the zoning district. 4. Any sign, including the sign structure, now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product sold. Such sign(s) shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent or person having the beneficial use of the land, building or structure upon which such sign may be found within 90 days after written notification from the building official. 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. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 5, 6, 2012; Ord. 6363 § 5, 2011; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; 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 6. Amendment to City Code. That, effective March 16, 2016, 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 ACT.B Page 28 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 20 of 26 the owner's permission, on which may be listed institutional names, service clubs or organizations or points of interest or similar public information. Right-of-way use permits may be required for signs located in the public right-of-way. B. Temporary Signs. 1. Special event signage may be allowed subject to the following: a. Use of such signage is limited to 10 days per display, not to exceed 10 days in any 90-day period; b. The area of any single sign shall not exceed 30 square feet; 2. Banners may be allowed subject to the following: a. No more than two such signs may be used per site at any given time; b. Use of such signs is limited to 90 consecutive days, and may not exceed 90 days in any 120-day period; c. The area of any single banner used by a single business on a site shall not exceed 32 square feet; 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; ACT.B Page 29 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 21 of 26 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. F. Changing Message Center Signs. Where permitted under this chapter, changing message center signs shall comply with the following requirements; provided, that changing message center signs that only display time and temperature or similar public service information shall be exempt from these requirements. 1. Where Allowed. Changing message center signs shall only be allowed in the I, P-1, C-1, C-2, DUC, C-3, M-1 and M-2 zones. a. In the I and C-1 zones, changing message center signs shall only be allowed on frontages along a collector, minor or principal arterial street. b. In the I zone, no changing message center sign shall operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. c. In the DUC zone, changing message center signs shall only be allowed when located adjacent and oriented to Auburn Way North/Auburn Way South street frontages. (For other sign standards for the DUC zone, see ACC 18.29.060(I).) 2. Number. No more than one changing message center sign per street frontage shall be permitted on each property. 3. Sign Face Area. Except in the I and P-1 zones, the changing message center shall not constitute more than 75 percent of a sign's total sign face area. 4. Display. a. The display of the sign shall not change more rapidly than once every one and one-half seconds. b. No scrolling message shall require more than five seconds to be displayed in its entirety. 5. Light Levels. a. Changing message center signs shall have installed ambient light monitors and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the sign based on ambient light conditions. ACT.B Page 30 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 22 of 26 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(O), Definitions); 4. Signs not visible from public right-of-way; 5. Lettering or symbols painted directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically onto an operable vehicle; 6. Painting, repainting, cleaning, repairing, and other normal maintenance unless 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; ACT.B Page 31 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 23 of 26 11. Temporary signs limited exclusively to noncommercial speech. I. Prohibited Signs. From and after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter it shall be unlawful for any person to erect or place within the city, except as otherwise authorized: 1. A swinging projecting sign; 2. Portable signs, except as permitted by ACC 18.56.025 (Real estate signs) and 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, ACT.B Page 32 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 24 of 26 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. 6459 § 1, 2013; Ord. 6406 § 1, 2012; Ord. 6403 §§ 5, 6, 2012; Ord. 6363 § 5, 2011; Ord. 6360 § 2, 2011; 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 ACT.B Page 33 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 25 of 26 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, 6353 and 6403, and this Ordinance Number 6501, are the changes in the effective dates 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. INTRODUCED: __________________ PASSED: _______________________ APPROVED: ____________________ CITY OF AUBURN ATTEST: _________________________________________ NANCY BACKUS MAYOR _________________________ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk ACT.B Page 34 of 44 ---------------------------------- Ordinance No. 6501 February 4, 2014 Page 26 of 26 APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ Daniel B. Heid, City Attorney Published: _________________ ACT.B Page 35 of 44 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: Imagine Auburn Update Date: February 4, 2014 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: Memorandum Visioning Outreach Schedule 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:February 10, 2014 Item Number:DI.A AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.A Page 36 of 44 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, AICP, Community Development and Public Works Director Jeff Tate, Community Development Services Assistant Director FROM: Elizabeth Chamberlain, AICP, Planning Services Manager DATE: February 5, 2014 RE: Imagine Auburn – Dream Today, Shape Tomorrow Background Auburn is required to update its Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2015. Staff analyzed our current plan, and with the Committee’s concurrence, determined that a major overhaul was needed including a visioning effort. The City issued a Request for Qualifications in August 2013, conducted interviews September 2013. MIG, Inc was the selected consultant to assist the City with the visioning work and the City Council approved the consultant agreement November 4, 2013. Status Update The scope of work is structured to have the City be the face of the outreach effort and the consultant providing the workshop tool kit materials, conduct stakeholder interviews, prepare the on-line questionnaire, social media outreach, and website material development. Work completed to date has been: · The stakeholder interviews – staff provided a list of interviewees that included the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Planning Commission Chair, the Auburn Downtown Association, the Chamber, business community, neighborhood contacts, Junior City Council chair and vice-chair, faith community, Human Services Commission Chair, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Green River Community College, and the Auburn School District. · Develop an on-line questionnaire that is priority based with a range of topics from transportation, the environment, to quality of life. Staff provided the results from the City Council’s Visioning Retreat to the consultant and used that as a basis to start the DI.A Page 37 of 44 questionnaire. The questionnaire will be translated into Spanish, Russian, and Vietnamese. · Created the Imagine Auburn Logo which will be on all the outreach materials. · Created a specific webpage for the Imagine Auburn visioning work which can be found at www.auburnwa.gov/imagineauburn and dedicated email imagineauburn@auburnwa.gov · Sent an invitation to the City’s GovDelivery list serve about a neighborhood hosting a visioning workshop or have the City attend a HOA meeting. Meeting requests deadline is February 13, 2014 and meetings will be scheduled in February and March. The meetings are led by the City but interactive with the meeting attendees. · Facebook and Twitter updates about Imagine Auburn. At the February 10, 2014 Committee meeting, staff will walk through the website and provide copies of the questionnaire for the committee members. Also attached to the memo is the schedule for the visioning work. Attachment: Visioning Schedule DI.A Page 38 of 44 im a g i n e a u b u r n v i s i o n i n g p r o c e s s : s e q u e n c e a n d s c h e d u l e 4 1 1 1 8 2 5 2 9 1 6 2 3 3 0 5 1 2 1 9 2 6 2 9 1 6 2 3 2 9 1 6 2 3 3 0 6 1 3 2 0 2 7 4 1 1 1 8 2 5 I V i s i o n i n g P r o c e s s F o u n d a t i o n ( D e c t h r u m i d - F e b ) Pr o j e c t I n i t i a t i o n Vi s i o n i n g B r a n d Co m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d O u t r e a c h P l a n St a k e h o l d e r I n t e r v i e w s a n d S u m m a r y M e m o De v e l o p i n g V i s i o n i n g T o o l k i t Co m m u n i t y I n t e r c e p t s ( " P e r s o n o n t h e S t r e e t " I n t e r v i e w s ) We b - B a s e d Q u e s t i o n n a i r e Pr i n t F l y e r - - N e i g h b o r h o o d W o r k s h o p A n n o u n c e m e n t Ci t y C o u n c i l B r i e f i n g S e s s i o n / s Ne i g h b o r h o o d W o r k s h o p M a t e r i a l s D e v e l o p m e n t II V i s i o n i n g W o r k s h o p s a n d N e t w o r k i n g w i t h T o o l k i t ( m i d - F e b t h r u M a r c h ) St a f f T r a i n i n g : F a c i l i t a t i o n a n d R e a l - T i m e T w i t t e r Q & A * Vi s i o n i n g T o o l k i t N e t w o r k i n g a n d I m p l e m e n t a t i o n Qu e s t i o n n a i r e R e s u l t s S u m m a r y Pr i n t F l y e r - - V i s i o n O p e n H o u s e A n n o u n c e m e n t To o l k i t F i n d i n g s S y n t h e s i s / S u m m a r y Ne i g h b o r h o o d W o r k s h o p s Fo c u s G r o u p s * * II I V i s i o n D e v e l o p m e n t ( M a r c h - M a y ) Dr a f t V i s i o n S u m m a r y R e p o r t Vi s i o n O p e n H o u s e *Items not shown in bold are "optional" tasks (per MIG contract). Co m m i t t e e o f t h e W h o l e P r e s e n t a t i o n ( M a r c h 3 1 s t ) **One round recommended. Flexible time frame depending on process and City needs. Fi n a l V i s i o n S u m m a r y R e p o r t On g o i n g Product Development We b C o n t e n t / U p d a t e s Material Translation Pr e s s R e l e a s e s Team Review and Completion So c i a l M e d i a O u t r e a c h Implementation 20 1 4 No v e m b e r D e c e m b e r J a n u a r y F e b r u a r y M a r c h A p r i l M a y 20 1 3 DI . A Pa g e 3 9 o f 4 4 AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM Agenda Subject: PCDC Matrix Date: February 4, 2014 Department: Planning and Development Attachments: PCDC Matrix Budget Impact: $0 Administrative Recommendation: For discussion only. Background Summary: Reviewed by Council Committees: Councilmember:Holman Staff:Tate Meeting Date:February 10, 2014 Item Number:DI.C AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINEDDI.C Page 40 of 44 PC D C W o r k P l a n M a t r i x – F e b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 Pl e a s e N o t e : N e w a d d i t i o n s u n d e r l i n e d , d e l e t i o n s r e mo v e d . Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 LA N D U S E C O D E S / P O L I C I E S To p i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f / C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s 1 Co d e A m e n d m e n t s · M a r i j u a n a / C a n n a b i s TB D J o n e s Pl a n n i n g D e p a r t m e n t s t a f f w e n t b e f o r e t h e P l a n n i n g Commission on 1/22/14 an d w i l l b e r e t u r n i n g f o r f u r t h e r d i s c u s s i o n . · H e a l t h c a r e D i s t r i c t O v e r l a y 20 1 4 Ch a m b e r l a i n S t a f f t o d e v e l o p a w o r k p l a n a s p a r t o f t h e o v e r a l l c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e s . 2 H i s t o r i c P r e s e r v a t i o n S t r a t e g i e s 20 1 4 Ch a m b e r l a i n St a f f w i l l f o r m u l a t e a s t r a t e g y a c t i o n p l a n a n d b r i ng back to Committee as part of th e o v e r a l l c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e . 3 St r a t e g y A r e a s f o r Po p u l a t i o n / B u s i n e s s / E m p l o y m e n t 20 1 4 Ch a m b e r l a i n Co d e c o n c e p t s a n d i d e a s t o b e d e v e l o p e d b a s e d o n C o uncil retreat direction an d l i n k e d t o t h e o v e r a l l c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n u p d a t e . 4 P e d e s t r i a n K i o s k s T B D C h a m b e r l a i n Fu n d i n g o p t i o n s a n d i d e a s t o c o n s t r u c t a n d i n s t a l l the remaining 6 pedestrian ki o s k s d o w n t o w n . C o m m i t t e e t o o k a c t i o n o n 1 / 2 8 / 1 3 and recommended Co u n c i l a p p r o v a l f o r t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n a n d i n s t a l l a t ion of three kiosks. EN V I R O N M E N T A L 5 A u b u r n E n v i r o n m e n t a l P a r k Sp r i n g 20 1 4 An d e r s e n St r e a m a n d w e t l a n d r e s t o r a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s a r e o n g o i ng. Staff to provide a re s t o r a t i o n p r o g r e s s u p d a t e t o t h e C o m m i t t e e i n t h e Spring of 2014. 6 En v i r o n m e n t a l R e s t o r a t i o n Pr o j e c t s Ma r c h 20 1 4 An d e r s e n CP 1 0 1 6 : F e n s t e r P h a s e 2 L e v e e S e t b a c k - R e v i s e d p r e l i m i n a r y design has be e n s u b m i t t e d t o W a s h i n g t o n S t a t e S a l m o n R e c o v e r y Funding Board (SRFB) fo r r e v i e w a n d a p p r o v a l . CP 0 7 4 6 : M i l l C r e e k W e t l a n d 5 K R e s t o r a t i o n - S t a f f i s w o r k i ng with Army Corps to c o m p l e t e 9 5 % - d e s i g n a n d p r e p a r e d r a f t P r o j e c t P a rtnership Agreement (PPA) fo r C o m m i t t e e r e v i e w . CP 1 3 1 5 : C i t y W e t l a n d M i t i g a t i o n – D e s i g n a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n of compensatory we t l a n d m i t i g a t i o n i n t h e A u b u r n E n v i r o n m e n t a l P a r k is ongoing. DI . C Pa g e 4 1 o f 4 4 Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 Page 2 To p i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f/ C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s PA R K S , A R T S & R E C R E A T I O N 7 T h e a t e r L e a s e M a r c h 2 0 1 4 F a b e r D i s c u s s i o n o f t h e Au b u r n A v e n u e T h e a t e r . CO M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D I V I S I O N 8 Bu i l d i n g C o m m u n i t y TB D Hu r s h PC D C r e q u e s t e d a n u p d a t e a t a f u t u r e m e e t i n g ; b r i e f ing to be scheduled. 9 H u m a n S e r v i c e s C e n t e r O n g o i n g H u r s h U p d a t e s p r o v i de d a s n e e d e d o r r e q u e s t e d . 10 Un i f y c o m m u n i t i e s t h r o u g h ce n t r a l i z e d c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d ou t r e a c h TB D H u r s h C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e s t o g i v e a n n u a l u p d a t e s . BO A R D S , C O M M I S S I O N S & H E A R I N G E X A M I N E R 11 A r t s C o m m i s s i o n De c e m b e r 20 1 4 Fa b e r On 1 2 / 0 9 / 1 3 t h e A r t s C o m m i s s i o n p r o v i d e d a p r e s e n t a tion updating PCDC of th e i r 2 0 1 3 p l a n s a n d a c t i v i t i e s a n d w i l l r e t u r n f o r an update in 2014. 12 H u m a n S e r v i c e s C o m m i t t e e De c e m b e r 20 1 4 Hu r s h Th e H u m a n S e r v i c e s C o m m i t t e e p r o v i d e d a 2 0 1 3 u p d a t e before PCDC on 01 / 2 7 / 1 4 . T h e H u m a n S e r v i c e s C o m m i t t e e i s s c h e d u l e d to present a 2014 up d a t e i n 1 2 / 2 0 1 4 . 13 H e a r i n g E x a m i n e r F a l l 2 0 1 4 D i x o n Th e H e a r i n g E x a m i n e r a t t e n d e d P C D C t o p r e s e n t a n a n nual briefing on 11 / 1 2 / 1 3 . T h e n e x t b r i e f i n g i s s c h e d u l e d f o r f a l l o f 2014. 14 P a r k s & R e c r e a t i o n B o a r d J u l y 2 0 1 4 F a b e r An n u a l u p d a t e o c c u r r e d 7 / 2 2 / 1 3 w i t h P C D C ; t h e n e x t update will take place 7/ 2 0 1 4 . 15 P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n M a r c h 2 0 1 4 C h a m b e r l a i n Co m m i t t e e w i l l h o l d a j o i n t s e s s i o n w i t h t h e P l a n n i ng Commission March 18 vs. Fe b r u a r y i n o r d e r t o r e v i e w t h e v i s i o n i n g r e s u l t s f or the major comprehensive pl a n u p d a t e . 16 T r a n s p o r t a t i o n , T r a n s i t , a n d T r a i l s S p r i n g 2 0 1 4 Th o r d a r s o n A n n u a l u p d a t e o c c u r r e d o n 5 / 2 8 / 1 3 w i t h P CD C . 17 U r b a n T r e e B o a r d F a l l 2 0 1 4 F a b e r A n n u a l u p d a t e o cc u r r e d 1 0 / 2 8 / 1 3 w i t h P C D C . DI . C Pa g e 4 2 o f 4 4 Fe b r u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 4 Page 3 To p i c / I s s u e Ne x t o n P C D St a f f/ C o u n c i l Le a d Co m m e n t s CO M P R E H E N S I V E P L A N / C A P I T A L F A C I L I T I E S P L A N N I N G ( L o n g R a n g e P l a n n i n g ) 18 Ma j o r C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n Up d a t e TB D C h a m b e r l a i n M a j o r u p d a t e o f t h e c o m p r e h e n s i v e p la n f o r t h e n e x t 2 0 y e a r s + ; · V i s i o n i n g f o r t h e m a j o r u p d a t e TB D C h a m b e r l a i n Th e c o n s u l t a n t M I G , I n c . w a s s e l e c t e d t o a s s i s t w i t h the visioning for the up d a t e . S t a k e h o l d e r i n t e r v i e w s h a v e b e e n c o m p l e t e d and the website launched fo r I m a g i n e A u b u r n . A n i n v i t a t i o n h a s b e e n e m a i l e d out to the City’s list serve fo r h o s t i n g a n e i g h b o r h o o d v i s i o n i n g w o r k s h o p . S t a ff is looking to schedule th o s e i n F e b r u a r y a n d M a r c h . · W a t e r , S e w e r , S t o r m Sc o p e : U p d a t e t o t h e W a t e r , Se w e r , a n d S t o r m Co m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n s i n c o n c e r t wi t h t h e C o m p r e h e n s i v e P l a n Up d a t e p r o j e c t . On - g o i n g P u b l i c W o r k s Up d a t e t o t h e t h r e e u t i l i t y c o m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n s a s the City updates its co m p r e h e n s i v e p l a n . T h e s c o p e o f w o r k f o r e a c h u t i lity plan was reviewed at th e 1 1 / 1 2 / 1 3 P C D C m e e t i n g . · T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n n i n g Sc o p e : L o n g - t e r m p l a n n i n g f o r th e i n t e r r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n la n d u s e a n d t r a n s p o r t a t i o n in f r a s t r u c t u r e . On - g o i n g P a r a Co m p r e h e n s i v e T r a n s p o r t a t i o n P l a n U p d a t e i n c o n c e r t with the comprehensive pl a n u p d a t e p r o j e c t . 19 Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n I m p r o v e m e n t Pr o g r a m ( T I P ) Sc o p e : 6 - y e a r T I P t h a t i s up d a t e d a n n u a l l y i d e n t i f y i n g tr a n s p o r t a t i o n r e l a t e d c a p i t a l pr o j e c t s 20 1 4 Pa r a Re s o l u t i o n N o . 4 9 3 7 , t h e 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 9 T r a n s p o r t a t i o n I mprovement Program (T I P ) w a s a p p r o v e d o n 6 / 1 7 / 1 3 b y C i t y C o u n c i l . 20 Ca p i t a l F a c i l i t i e s P l a n Sc o p e : 6 - y e a r c a p i t a l f a c i l i t i e s pl a n f o r t h e C i t y ’ s p u b l i c fa c i l i t i e s / u t i l i t i e s On - g o i n g F i n a n c e Up d a t e a n n u a l l y a s n e e d e d a s p a r t o f t h e c o m p r e h e n s ive plan update process. 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