HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2003-04-21 Item 6 - Public Hearing - Ordinance Establishing Moratorium on SignageOriginal Agenda Date: 3/17/03
Moratorium on Electronic Signs
4/21/03 Public Hearing
Original Sponsor: Council X Admin.
Timeline: Immediate Action
Sponsor's Summary: Establish a moratorium on applications for electronic signs while Tukwila adopts updated
sign code regulations.
CAS Number: 03-035
Agenda Item Title:
Recommendations:
Sponsor:
Committee: Approve moratorium.
Administration:
Cost Impact (if known): None
Fund Source (if known):
COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
Meeting Date
3/17/03 City Council passed Ordinance 2015 on March 17, 2003.
4/21/03
Meeting Date
3/17/03
4/21/03
Initials
Meeting Date Prepared by 1 Mayor's review 1 Council review
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4/21/03 S.L A))I I C.
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Staff Memo to Council dated 3/12/03
A- Draft Moratorium Ordinance
B CAP Minutes
Staff Memo to Council dated 4/14/03
A- Ordinance 2015
Action
Attachments
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TO: Mayor Mullet
City Council
DATE: April 14, 2003
RE: Electronic Sign Moratorium
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
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FROM: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director
During its March 17, 2003 meeting, the City Council adopted a six -month moratorium on electronic signs
under Ordinance 2015. The City Council must hold a public hearing on the issue of the moratorium no
later than sixty days after the adoption date. In accordance with that requirement, a public hearing will be
held before the City Council on Monday, April 21, 2003.
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Following your M4 reh 21st public hearing, the City Council may:
1. Take no immediate action, in which case the moratorium will remain in place until
September 17, 2003;
2. Repeal the moratorium; or
3. Request that staff prepare a modification to the moratorium for Council consideration.
On March 25, 2003 the Community Affairs and Parks Committee "CAP of the City Council forwarded
their recommendation to the Planning Commission that the sign code regulations dealing with animated
signage be updated. The Planning Commission will review CAP's recommendation in a public hearing to
be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003.
The six -month moratorium will expire on September 17, 2003. During that period, staff will assist the
Council and the Planning Commission in the development of policy and associated sign code changes.
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Ordinance No. a 0 5
ATTACHMENT A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON
ELECTRONIC SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Tukwila's existing sign code regulations do not reflect current
industry technology regarding electronic signage; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila has received applications for signs that use electronic
technology such as LED and video display; and
WHEREAS, a potential of distraction to drivers exists through electronic signs
containing rapidly- changing images and text, based on the Federal Highway
Administration report "Research Review of Potential Safety Effects of Electronic
Billboards on Driver Attention and Distraction and
WHEREAS, one of the purposes of Tukwila's Sign Code is to increase safety and
minimize driver distractions; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila is currently considering policy issues related to regulation of
electronic signs; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila wishes to prevent a proliferation of electronic signs prior to
adoption of updated regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact: The above "Whereas" clauses are hereby adopted as
the City Council's findings of fact as if fully set forth herein. Furthermore, the City
Council hereby declares an emergency necessary for the protection of public health and
safety.
Section 2. Moratorium Established. A moratorium is hereby established upon
the acceptance of sign permits for all types of electronic signs capable of displaying
changeable text or images. No sign permit or other approval shall be granted for such
signs during the effective period of this moratorium, provided that this moratorium
shall not affect vested rights, if any, applicable to any such fully completed applications
submitted prior to the effective date of the moratorium.
Section 3. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium established by this
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in section 5 below, and shall continue in
effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the City
Council after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to
be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, as a public emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of public health and safety, shall take effect and be in full
force immediately upon adoption.
Section 6. Public Hearing to be Held. A public hearing on the issue of the
moratorium shall be held no later than sixty (60) days after the date of adoption herein.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 11 day of vv"- kr
2003.
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Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Offi� Attorney
Electronic signs
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: 03 /3 03
Passed by the Qty Council: Q +(7_O:h
Published: 11 U.3
Effective Date: 3 17 -Uj
Ordinance Number:
Sumord Electronic Signs.doc
CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A SIX -MONTH
MORATORIUM ON ELECTRONIC SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
On March 17, 2003, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed
Ordinance No. 2015, establishing a six -month moratorium on the acceptance
of sign permits for all types of electronic signs capable of displaying changeable
text or images; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone
who submits a written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a
copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of March 17, 2003.
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: March 21, 2003
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