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SIGN CODE AMMENDMENTS
L04 -068
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Ordinance No. £ 0 9e
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19,
"SIGN CODE," ADDING NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGNAGE
IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, INDUSTRIAL ZONES, RESIDENTIAL ZONES,
SCOREBOARDS, AND SPORTS STADIUMS; AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 1274, 1617, 1770, 1913, 2004, AND 2019; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes that certain uses in the City have
special signage needs not addressed in the City's existing sign code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wants to provide clarification regarding which
types of signs are regulated under the City's sign code, and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to increase safety and minimize driver
distractions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila wishes to regulate certain types of signage in LDR
Zones, Public Recreation Overlay Zones, and at Museums, to enhance the visual
environment of the City; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2004 the Tukwila Planning Commission, following
adequate public notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning amending
the sign code, and on November 18, 2004 adopted a motion recommending the
proposed changes, and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2005, the Tukwila City Council, following adequate public
notice, held a public hearing to receive testimony concerning the recommendations of
the Planning Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance Nos. 1274 and 2019, as codified at TMC Title 19, Chapter 8,
"Definitions," are hereby amended to read as follows
Chapter 19.08
DEFINITIONS:
19 08 010 Generally
19 08.020 Access Road
19.08.030 Animated Sign
19 08 040 Area and Background Area
19 08 050 Billboard
19.08.052 Commercial Zones
19.08.055 Electronic Sign
19.08.060 Exposed Building Face
19 08 070 Freestanding Sign
19 08.080 Freeway Interchange Business Sign
19 08 090 Glare
19 08.100 Height
19.08.105 Holograpluc Display
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19 08 110 Hotel
19 08 115 Industrial Zones
19.08 120 Internal Information Sign
19 08.125 Museums
19 08.130 Off - Premises Sign
19.08.140 On- Premises Sign
19 08150 Permanent Sign
19.08 160 Planned Shopping Center (Mall)
19 08170 Portable Sign
19.08 172 Premises
19.08.175 Public Facility
19.08.180 Real Estate Sign
19 08.190 Real Estate Directional Sign
19.08.192 Residential Zones
19.08.195 Scoreboard
19.08.200 Shared Directional Sign
19.08.210 Sign
19.08.215 Special Permission Sign
19.08.217 Sports Field
19.08.218 Sports Stadium
19 08.220 Temporary Sign
19 08.230 Traffic Markings
19 08.240 Traffic Sign
19 08.260 Unique Sign
19 08 010 Generally
Special words used in this code shall be defined as set out in this chapter.
19 08 020 Access Road
"Access road" means a driveway, as defined in TMC 18 06.015.
19.08 030 Animated Sign
"Animated sign" means any sign or portion of which physically moves, appears to
flash, undulate, pulse, or portray explosions, fireworks, flashes of light, or blinking or
chasing fights, or which appears to move toward or away from the viewer, to expand or
contract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist, scroll, travel or otherwise portrays movement or
animation at a frequency more rapid than once every 24 hours. Signs or portions of
signs displaying a changmg message content that is strictly limited to time, date or
temperature shall not be construed to be animated. Scoreboards shall not be considered
animated signs.
19 08 040 Area and Background Area
"Area" and "background area" mean the entire face of a sign or panel upon which
copy or insignia may be placed Where separate letters or shapes are used, the sign area
shall be that encompassed by drawing lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used.
19 08 050 Billboard
"Billboard" means a sign or visual communication device, its structure and
component parts, whose principal use is the advertising or promotion of a service or
product normally available in the general market area but not for sale or rent on the
immediate premises.
19 08.052 Commercial Zones
"Commercial Zones" means any area of the City zoned 0, MUO, RCC, NCC, RC,
RCM, TUC, C /LI and TVS
19 08 055 Electronic Sign
"Electronic Sign" means a sign containing a display that can be changed, by
electrical, electronic or computerized process
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19 08 060 Exposed Building Face
"Exposed building face" means that portion of the building exterior wall or tenant
space wall area of the building, together with one -half the vertical distance between
eaves and ridge of a pitched roof above it, used for sign area calculation purposes as
provided below:
1 That portion of the building wall fronting on the principal public street from
which the building has access; or
2. That portion of the building wall which fronts on an access road, or
3 That portion of the building wall wherein the principal public entrance to an
individual tenant space within a multi- tenant building is located.
19 08 070 Freestanding Sign
"Freestanding sign" means a sign installed on a permanent foundation, not attached
to a building or other structure.
19.08 080 Freeway Interchange Business
"Freeway interchange business" means a business located within the areas designated
on Exhibit A of this ordinance, situated within a radius of 1,000 feet from the freeway
entry /exit pomt or industrial zone but not separated by a physical barrier from the
entry /exit intersection. The freeway interchange sign is primarily oriented to the
passing motorist on the adjacent freeway, and shall identify businesses such as regional
shopping malls, eating, lodging or service station facilities that serve the traveling
public No wall- mounted sign can be classified as a "freeway interchange business"
sign.
19 08 090 Glare
"Glare" means the creation of an intense relative brightness exceeding 250 foot -
lamberts which causes difficulty in the observation of the general area around the sign.
19 08.100 Height
"Height" means the distance measured from:
1. The lowest point of elevation of the ground between the top of the sign and a
point five feet distant from said sign, or
2. The lowest point of elevation of the finished surface of the ground between the
top of the sign and the property boundary, if it is less than five feet distant from said
sign.
19.08 105 Holographic Display
"Holographic display" means any display that creates a three - dimensional image
through projection.
19 08 110 Hotel
"Hotel" means a building or portion thereof designed or used as a transient rental
facility as defined in TMC 18 06.440
19.08 115 Industrial Zones
"Industrial Zones" means any area of the City zoned LI, HI, MIC /L and MIC /H.
19 08120 Internal Information Sign
"Internal information sign" means a sign which gives directional information or
identifies specific use areas and which is necessary to maintain the orderly internal use
of the premises, such as those signs which identify employee parking, shipping,
clearance or which restrict ingress and egress. Not included m this definition are signs
which are not directly related to an identified need for orderly internal use of the
property and off - premises or portable signs.
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19 08125 Museums
"Museums" means a non - profit institution where works of artistic, historical,
and /or scientific value are cared for, kept and displayed.
19 08 130 Off - Premises Sign
"Off - premises sign" means any sign which is not on the same premises as the
business with which it is identified, or which cannot be classified as an on- premises sign
under TMC 19.08.140.
19 08.140 On- Premises Sign
"On- premises sign" means a sign which displays advertising copy specifically
related to a primary use of the premises on which it is located, including signs or sign
devices indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced
on the immediate premises, name of the business, person, firm or corporation
occupying the prerruses, including signs with adjustable copy known as readerboards
Said sign must be on the same premises as the business with which it is identified.
19.08.150 Permanent Sign
"Permanent sign" means any sign which is erected without a restriction on the time
period allowed for its display as specified in this code.
19 08160 Planned Shopping Center (Mall)
"Planned shopping center (mall)" means a multiple -tenant retail development as
defined in TMC 18.06 750 (shopping center, planned).
19 08170 Portable Sign
"Portable sign" means a sign which is not permanently affixed to a structure and is
designed for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for people
to carry on their persons or permanently affixed to motor vehicles operating m their
normal course of business.
19.08.172 Premises
"Premises" means one or more contiguous lots of record (exclusive of any right -of-
way), owned or managed by the same individual or entity
19 08175 Public Facility
"Public facility" means any facility funded with public funds which provides a
service to the general public, mcluding but not limited to a public school, public library,
community center, public park, government facility or similar use
19.08.180 Real Estate Sign
"Real estate sign" means a sign displayed for a limited time and offering the
immediate premises for sale, rent or lease.
19.08.190 Real Estate Directional Sign
"Real estate directional sign" means an off- prenuses sign displayed for a liruted time
and offering a particular property for sale, rent or lease.
19.08.192 Residential Zones
"Residential Zones" means any area of the City zoned LDR, MDR or HDR.
19.08.195 Scoreboard
"Scoreboard" means a visual communication device used to display the time, score,
period, quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly
relevant to a sporting event.
19.08.200 Shared Directional Sign
"Shared directional sign" means a directional sign erected and maintained by several
adjacent businesses as a single sign.
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19 08.210 Sign
"Sign" means any medium, includmg paint of walls, merchandise, or visual
communication device, its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to
be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising or identification
purposes Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs
19 08.215 Special Permission Sign
"Special Permission Sign" shall mean a sign requiring a Type 2 decision as set forth
in TMC 19.22.010,19.22. 020,19.32. 020 ,19.32.080,19.32.140,19.32.150 or 19.32.180.
19.08.217 Sports Field
"Sports Field" means an outdoor area solely dedicated to function as a place for
competitive sporting events such as but not limited to football, soccer, baseball and
softball.
19.08.218 Sports Stadium
"Sports Stadium" means a permanent structure or complex that either partially or
completely encloses a sports field and provides fixed seating, permanent restroom
facilities, and permanent concession stands.
19 08.220 Temporary Sign
"Temporary sign" means a sign which is erected for a limited time and may be used
to advertise business, community or civic projects, real estate for sale or lease, or other
special events.
19 08.230 Traffic Markings
"Traffic markings" means all Imes, patterns, words, colors or other devices except
signs and power - operated traffic - control devices, set mto the surface of, applied upon,
or attached to the pavement or curbing or to objects within or adjacent to the roadway,
placed for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
19 08.240 Traffic Sign
"Traffic sign" means a device mounted on a fixed or portable support whereby a
specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the
purposes of regulating, warning or guiding traffic.
19.08.260 Unique Sign
"Unique sign" means' a building or other structure of unique design and exterior
decor, where the entire structure may be considered an advertising device, including
but not limited to shapes imitating hats, boots, tires, statues, parts of anatomy, or
manufactured items such as airplanes, cars, boats, carriages, or symbols which may or
may not contain lettering.
Section 2. Ordinance Nos 1913, 2004 and 2019, as codified at TMC Title 19,
Chapter 12, " Perrmts," are hereby amended to read as follows
Chapter 19.12
PERMITS
Sections.
1912.010 Required
1912.020 Application Procedure
1912.030 Application for Sign Permit - Contents
1912.050 Exceptions - Permits Not Required
19 12.060 Criteria for Granting Variances
19.12.070 Fees - Permanent Signs
19.12.080 Fees - Temporary Signs
1912.090 Fees - Work Started Prior to Permit Issuance
1912.110 Maintenance and Removal of Signs
1912.120 Special Permit Signs and Displays
1912.130 Revocation
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1912.010 Required
A. No sign, the message of which is discernible from the public right -of -way,
adjacent properties, or adjacent businesses, shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, con-
structed or altered, except as provided by this code and a permit for the same has been
issued by the City acting through its Planning Director, provided that a sign posted for
purposes of giving public notice pursuant to TMC 18104.110 shall be exempt from the
requirements of this title.
B A separate permit is required for each group of signs on a single support
structure or the sign or signs for each business entity. In addition, electrical permits
shall be obtained for electrified signs
1912.020 Apphcation Procedure
Application for a sign permit shall be made m writing upon forms furnished by the
Department of Community Development. Sign permits other than special perrrussion
signs and unique signs shall be a Type 1 decision, provided that the denial of approval
for a Type 1 sign permit shall be appealable to the Planning Commission pursuant to
the provisions of TMC 18.108 020 for appeals of Type 2 decisions. Special permission
signs shall be a Type 2 decision and shall be processed pursuant to the terms of TMC
18.108 040 and .050. Unique signs shall be a Type 3 decision and shall be processed
pursuant to the terms of TMC 18108.030 Such application shall contain the location of
the proposed sign structure by street and number or by surveyor's exhibit or legal
description, as well as the name and address of the sign contractor or erector
1912.030 Application for Sign Permit - Contents
When applying for a sign permit, a simple illustration showing how the proposed
sign shall look on the site shall be submitted. A vicinity map at a scale of 1 inch
representing 200 feet (or larger) shall be required, showmg the property on which the
proposed sign is located, the street and nearest intersection, together with a site map at
the scale of 1 inch representing 20 feet (or larger) showing the location of the sign, struc-
tures, right -of -way, easements and property hues. Elevation projections of the
proposed sign shall also be submitted with the application and shall include, but not be
limited to, the following• the sign's relationship to the property Imes, easements, setback
fines, supporting structure, colors and materials and method of illumination.
1912.050 Exceptions - Permits Not Required
A. The following shall not require a perrrut (these exceptions shall not be
construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and
maintenance and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or
ordmance regulating the same):
1 The changing of the advertising copy or message on a theater marquee,
readerboard, billboard, and similar signs specifically designed for the use of
replacement copy, or the changing of the advertising copy or message on an electronic
sign, so long as the advertising copy or message is not changed at a frequency more
rapid than once every 24 hours. A change m the adverttsmg copy or message that
occurs more rapidly than once every 24 hours will cause the sign to be considered to be
an animated sign under TMC 19 08 030 and is prohibited under TMC 19.28 010(3)
2. Repainting of an existing sign when there is no other alteration.
3. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays, such as
Independence Day and Christmas, erected entirely on private property
4. Real Estate Signs
a. Real estate signs 16 square feet or less in area offering the immediate
prey uses for sale, lease or rent, except m LDR, MDR and HDR zones where the
maximum sign area allowed is 6 square feet.
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b Portable real estate directional signs (such as "A" boards), provided
they are used only when the real estate company representative, agent or seller is in
attendance at the property for sale.
c. Rigid real estate directional signs, provided they are used to advertise
a property that is currently for sale
5. Signs not exceeding 4 square feet m area and advertising acceptance of
credit cards, provided these are located on the face of a building or upon another larger
sign background area for which a permit has been obtamed.
6 One, on- premises sign not electrical or illuminated, 4 square feet in area or
less, which is affixed permanently on a plane parallel to the wall that is located entirely
on private property.
7 Traffic signs and /or markings, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or
guiding traffic, whether on pubhc or pnvate property Such signs and markings shall
comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways,
current edition, published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration.
8 Bulletin boards not over 12 square feet in area for each public, charitable or
religious mstitution when the same is located on the premises of said mstitution.
9 Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor, when
placed upon work under construction and not exceeding 32 square feet in area.
10. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection, when
cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other non - combustible
material.
11. Signs of utilities indicating danger and service or safety information.
12. A maximum of four internal information signs as defined in TMC 19 08120
and as regulated by TMC Section 19.22.
13. Political signs, posters, or bills shall not exceed 32 square feet m area (if
single faced) or 64 square feet (if multi- faced), and, if located on private property, must
have the consent of the property owner or the lawful occupant thereof. Each political
sign shall be removed within 10 days following an election, except that the successful
candidates of a primary election may keep their signs on display until 10 days after the
general election, at which time they shall be promptly removed. Signs of a more
general political nature (not related to an election) are not subject to time restrictions It
is unlawful for any person to paste, paint, affix or fasten onto the surface of any utility
pole, bridge, sidewalk, or City -owned or operated vehicle, or any public facility of any
kind any such sign, poster, bill or advertising device when such facilities are located on
public property or within public easements
14. Window signs which are of a temporary nature for commercial businesses
and which occupy less than 25% of the wmdow surface Signs on or in the wmdow
wluch occupy more than 25% of the window surface are permanent and will be
considered part of the overall signing permitted for the business. Such permanent
window signs shall require permits
15 Signs of community service and fraternal organizations, including notation
of place and date of regular activity meetings
16. Temporary signs displayed on City of Tukwila parks property. Said
signage must be pre- approved by the Director of the Tukwila Parks Department prior
to display
17 Scoreboards installed on sports fields and sports stadiums m LDR zones
with a Public Recreation Overlay Such signs must meet the illumination and
brightness limitations for electronic signs set forth in TMC 1916 035. The scoreboard
must be oriented towards the sports fields, and its message must not be discernible
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from the public right -of -way and adjacent properties. If the sign is to have a video
display, it does not qualify for this exception and must meet the permit criteria laid out
in TMC 19.32.200.
B The provisions of this section shall be narrowly construed so as to effectuate
the purposes of this Title, as enumerated in TMC 19.04.020.
19 12.060 Criteria for Granting Variances
A. Variance review shall be a Type 3 permit pursuant to 18104.010. The Hearing
Examiner may grant a variance to the requirements of this code only if the applicant
demonstrates compliance with the following criteria.
1. That the variance as approved shall not constitute a grant of special
privilege which is inconsistent with the intent of this sign code, nor which contravenes
the limitation uses of property specified by the zoning classification m which this
property is located.
2. That the variance is necessary because of special circumstances relating to
the size, shape, topography, location or surroundmgs of the subject property to provide
it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the vicinity and in the
zone in which the subject property is located.
3 That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity and m the zone
in which the subject property is located.
4. That the special conditions and circumstances prompting the variance
request do not result from the actions of the applicant.
5 That the variance as granted represents the least amount of deviation from
prescribed regulations necessary to accomplish the purpose for which the variance is
sought and which is consistent with the stated intent of this code.
6 That granting of the variance shall result m greater convenience to the
public in identifying the business location for which a sign code variance is sought.
7 That the granting of the variance will not constitute a public nuisance or
adversely affect the public safety
B. The proposed variance shall not mterfere with the location and identification of
adjacent business buildings or activities
1912.070 Fees - Permanent Signs
An application fee shall be paid at the time of application for a pernut to erect or
install a sign or device controlled by this code. The fee shall be per the Land Use Fee
Schedule most recently adopted by the City Council. This fee does not include the costs
of engineering checks nor of electrical or other inspections required by other
appropriate agencies.
1912.080 Fees - Temporary Signs
An application fee shall be paid at the time of application for a pernut to erect or
install temporary signs, banners, streamers, and other special permit signs as provided
m TMC Chapter 19.24. The fee shall be per the Land Use Fee Schedule most recently
adopted by the City Council.
19.12.090 Fees - Work Started Prior to Permit Issuance
Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started prior to obtaining
a permit, the fees specified m the Land Use Fee Schedule shall be doubled, but the
payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the
requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties
prescribed herein.
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1912.110 Maintenance and Removal of Signs
A. All signs together with their supports, braces, guys and anchors shall be kept in
repair and in proper state of preservation. The surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly
painted or posted at all times The ground area shall be neat and orderly
B The Planning Director may order the removal or mamtenance of any sign that
is not maintained in a safe and orderly condition. The order for removal or
maintenance of any sign shall be sent by the Planning Director to the person to whom
the sign permit was granted, or the property owner if no authorized pernut was
granted, by certified mail, return receipt requested. If the action requested in the order
is not taken within 30 days from the date of the notice, the Planning Director may direct
the signs to be removed from the premises The pernuttee or owner shall be charged an
amount equal to the City cost for removal, but in no event shall the fee be less than
$50 00
1912.120 Special Permit Signs and Displays
Strings or pennants, banners and streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags,
balloons, searchlights and similar devices of a carnival nature may be displayed on
private property only, by special permit. Such permit shall be issued only for the grand
opening of a new enterprise or the grand opening of an enterprise under new
management. The period of the permit shall not exceed 7 days Searchlight beams shall
not flash against any building or sweep an arc greater than 45 degrees from vertical.
1912.130 Revocation
The Planning Director is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit upon
failure of the holder thereof to comply with any provision of this code.
Section 3. Ordinance No. 1274, as codified at TMC Title 19, Chapter 16, "Design and
Construction," is hereby amended to read as follows.
Chapter 19.16
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Sections
I - DESIGN
1916.010 Conformance to Building Code Required
19.16.020 Exposed Surfaces - Appearance
19.16.030 Glare Prevention Required
1916.035 Illumination and Brightness Levels of Signs
1916 040 Wall- Mounted Signs
19.16.050 Signs Near Intersections or Visible from Vehicles
II - CONSTRUCTION
1916.060 Supports to Conform to Buildmg Code
19.16.070 Materials
19.16.080 Electrical Wiring
19.16.090 Combustible Materials Displays
19.16.100 Anchorage
I - DESIGN
1916.010 Conformance to Building Code Required
Signs and structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the
requirements for structures m the State Buildmg Code, TMC Chapter 16 04.
1916 020 Exposed Surfaces - Appearance
The exposed surfaces of all signs and sign supports shall present a neat and
finished appearance, utilizing the muumum number of elements and exposed fastening
devices.
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1916 030 Glare Prevention Required
The signs shall be illuminated or detailed m such a way that glare is not created for
occupants of surrounding properties or for drivers or pedestrians using adjacent streets
and right -of -way
1916 035 Illumination and Brightness Levels of Signs
A. All signs shall have installed ambient fight monitors, and shall at all times
allow such monitors to automatically adjust the brightness level of the electronic sign
based on ambient light conditions.
B. Maximum brightness levels for electronic signs shall not exceed 5,000 ruts when
measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness, during daylight hours, and
500 ruts when measured from the sign's face at its maximum brightness between dusk
and dawn, i.e. the time of the day between sunrise and sunset.
C. For signs using incandescent lamps, such lamps shall be no more than 15 watts
1916 040 Wall- Mounted Signs
No part of a wall- mounted sign shall extend above the top of the wall to which the
signing is attached.
19 16.050 Signs Near Intersection or Visible from Vehicles
Where the sign is in the vicinity of an intersection, or where the sign is intended to
be read from moving vehicles, the graphic devices and letter styles employed shall be
clear and easy to read.
II - CONSTRUCTION
1916 060 Supports to Conform to Building Code
Signs and structures shall be designed and constructed m accordance with the
requirements for structures in the Washington State Building Code and TMC Title 16
1916 070 Materials
Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be the quality and
grade as specified for buildings m the adopted edition of the State Building Code In all
signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction shall, in the absence
of specified requirements, conform with the following
1. Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with the State
Building Code standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting
the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel, provided such members are
designed in accordance with the specifications of the design of light gauge steel as
specified in the State Buildmg Code standards and, in addition, ferrous metals shall be
galvanized. Secondary members, when formed integrally with the display surface,
shall not be less than No. 24 gauge in thickness When not formed integrally with the
display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No 12
gauge. Steel members may be connected with one galvanized or equivalent bolt
provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses m the members.
2. Anchors and supports, when of wood and embedded in the soil or withm
six inches of the soil, shall be of a durable species or shall be pressure - treated with an
approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by a recognized
lumber grading or inspections agency
1916.080 Electrical Wiring
A. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code, current edition, and shall bear the seal of a recognized testing
agency and / or be approved by the appropriate State agency
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Chapter 19.24
TEMPORARY SIGNS
Sections.
19.24.010 Area Restrictions - Time Limit
19.24.020 Cloth Signs - Support
19.24.030 Cloth Signs - Projection
19.24.040 Cloth Signs - Clearance
19.24.050 Real Estate Directional Signs
19.24.055 Museums
19.24.060 Sign Identification
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B. Electrical service shall be located underground or otherwise concealed from
view; meters and disconnects shall be integrated with the design or its support to
conceal or blend with it.
1916 090 Combustible Materials Displays
All combustible gas - burning displays, fossil- fueled or other liquefied or gassified
combustible materials, used for advertising or illumination in connection with
advertising displays, must meet all federal, State and municipal building and fire
regulations and codes, and be certified by a nationally recognized testing organization
such as the American Gas Association.
Section 4. TMC Title 19, Chapter 24, "Temporary Signs," is hereby amended to
include regulations regarding museums, to read as follows
19.24.010 Area Restrictions - Time Limit
A. Temporary signs may not exceed a total of 64 square feet in sign face area for
all temporary signs being displayed. The number of on- premises temporary signs shall
be luruted to no more than two at any one time Temporary signs may remain in place
for a period not exceeding 30 days, except real estate signs which may be displayed as
long as the property is for sale, or special pernut signs as provided in TMC 1912.120
Portable real estate directional signs (such as "A" boards) are permitted only when the
real estate company representative or agent or seller is in attendance at the property for
sale Rigid real estate directional signs are permitted provided they are used to
advertise a property that is currently for sale.
B. Temporary sign permits shall not be issued more frequently than once per
calendar quarter per business Temporary sign permits may be renewed for an
identical period upon payment of an identical fee.
19.24.020 Cloth Signs - Support
Every temporary cloth sign, when extended over a public right -of -way, shall be
supported and attached with wire rope of 3/8 -inch muumum diameter or other
material of equivalent breaking strength. No strings, fiber ropes or wood slats shall be
permitted for support or anchorage purposes. Cloth signs and panels shall be
perforated over at least 10% of their area to reduce wind resistance.
19.24.030 Cloth Signs - Projection
Cloth signs may extend over public property Such signs, when extended over a
public right -of -way, shall maintain a minimum clearance of 20 feet. Temporary signs
other than cloth, when eight feet or more above ground, may project not more than
twelve inches over public property or beyond the legal setback line.
19.24.040 Cloth Signs - Clearance
Cloth signs may extend across a public right -of -way only by permission of the City
Council, and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances
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19.24.050 Real Estate Directional Signs
A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of six square feet. Such
directional signs shall not be placed closer than four feet to the edge of the public right -
of -way and shall not be placed m such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard.
B No more than two such signs shall be allowed at any one intersection. Only
one sign per development shall be allowed at each intersection. Three signs (total) per
development shall be allowed.
19.24.055 Museums
Museums shall be perrrutted to have two temporary banners not exceeding 6% of
the wall area where the sign will be placed or 500 square feet, whichever is less The
temporary banner must be removed at the conclusion of the event it is advertising.
19.24.060 Sign Identification
All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed at the upper left-
hand corner by the permittee.
Section 5. Ordinance Nos. 1274, 1617 and 1770, as codified at TMC Title 19,
Chapter 32, "Regulations Based on Land Use Categories," is hereby amended to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 19.32
REGULATIONS BASED ON LAND USE CATEGORIES
Sections
19.32.150
19.32.155
I - GENERAL REGULATIONS
19.32.010 Generally
19.32.020 Shared Directional Signs
19.32.030 Signs in Underground Utility Easements and Corridors
19.32.040 Billboards - Area Restrictions
19.32.050 Exposed Neon Tubing - Use Restricted
19.32.060 Freestanding Signs - Proximity to Certain Zones
19.32.070 Freestanding Signs - Setback
II - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
19.32.080 Home Occupation - Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public
Facility Signs
III - COMMERCIAL ZONES
19.32.140 Signs Located Outside of Residential Zones, Except as Provided m
Section 19.32.150 through Section 19.32.190, Inclusive
IV - PLANNED SHOPPING CENTERS (MALL)
Building Identification Signs - Displays
Identification Signs for the Center as a Whole
V - SERVICE STATIONS
19.32.160 Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Zones
VI - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
19.32.170 Perrrutted Signs - Height
VII - FREEWAY INTERCHANGE BUSINESSES
19.32.180 Permitted Signs - Height and Area Allowance
VIII - HOTELS
19.32.190 Signs Mounted on Hotel Building Faces
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IX - VIDEO DISPLAYS
19.32.200 Video Displays at Sports Stadiums
I - GENERAL REGULATIONS
19.32.010 Generally
The type, character, number, location and size of permanent signs varies with the
land use category in which the signs are located. The land use categories are as
established under Title 18 of this code.
19.32.020 Shared Directional Signs
In commercial and industrial areas where a demonstrated need for directional
signing exists, owners or tenants of these premises may apply for review and approval
of the design of a shared directional sign. Such application shall be processed as a
Type 2 decision. Such sign shall not exceed ten feet in height, ten feet in width, and
have a maximum of two signing surfaces which do not exceed a total of 50 square feet.
Such sign shall be located on the premises of at least one of the entities identified
thereon and shall be used only by geographically associated businesses The sign
structure shall be located m a masonry base of decorative appearance The shared
directional sign shall contain no promotional copy but shall be limited to the names and
addresses of the companies or activities bemg identified.
19.32.030 Signs m Underground Utility Easements and Corridors
Where underground utility easements or corridors have been established, no signs
shall be located m the corridor or easement except as specified in TMC 19.20 020C.
19.32.040 Billboards - Area Restrictions
Billboards shall not exceed 300 square feet in area. All billboard structures shall be
of "single- post" construction and shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge
of the public right -of -way; a greater setback may be required by the Public Works
Director to preserve adequate traffic safety sight distance Billboards shall not be
spaced Less than 500 lineal feet apart. In addition, billboards shall be located only on the
following street corridors and only within those portions thereof depicted on Exhibit B
of this code. West Valley Highway (SR 181) south of S. 180th St. and Interurban Avenue
north of the Interstates interchange.
19.32.050 Exposed Neon Tubing - Use Restricted
No exposed neon tubing shall be used where sign face is within 200 feet of a
multiple - family or single - family zone.
19.32.060 Freestanding Signs - Proximity to Certain Zones
No freestandmg sign shall be located within 100 feet of a multiple - family or single -
family zone, except as provided in TMC 19.32.080.
19.32.070 Freestanding Signs - Setback
Any freestanding sign shall be set back from all property lines a distance at least
equal to the overall height of the sign, except for public facility signs as specified in
TMC 19.32.080, and for signs allowed under the "freeway interchange businesses" sign
provisions in TMC 19.32.180 Freeway interchange business signs may be located on
the property in a location that does not conflict with on -site vehicular or pedestrian
traffic. Freeway interchange business signs may be located within the area designated
as the minimum setback requirement m its zoning classification.
II. RESIDENTIAL ZONES
19.32.080 Home Occupation - Church, Approved Conditional Use and Public Facility
Signs
A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non - illuminated wall plaque
of not more than 1 -1/2 square feet.
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Area (L X H) - Sq. Ft. Exposed
Building Face
Total Permitted Area of the Sign -
Square Feet
0 -500
0.05 x exposed building face in sq ft.
(E.B.F )
501 - 1500
25 + 0 04 x (E.B.F - 500)
1501 -3000
65 + 0 03 x (E.B.F. - 1500)
3001 -5000
110 + 0.02 x (E.B.F - 3000) 1
Over 5000
150 square feet (maximum)
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B. A church, conditional use, or public facility shall be perrmtted at least one wall
sign and one freestanding sign or two wall signs No wall may have more than one
wall sign. One additional sign shall be allowed for each additional street frontage.
Total area of the sign or signs for the use shall not exceed 50 square feet per sign,
maximum height above ground, when m the setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet;
minimum setback shall be eight feet; and the base of the sign shall be located in a
landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs. Illuminated
signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque
background.
C. Each multiple- family development may have one sign for the purpose of
naming or otherwise identifying the project. Total area of the sign faces shall not
exceed 32 square feet; maximum height above average grade, when in setback area,
shall not exceed five feet; and base of the sign shall be located in landscaped area.
Illuminated signs shall be front- lighted from concealed sources or back - lighted channel
letters or back - lighted cut -out letters framed by an opaque cabinet or non - illuminated
opaque sign panels.
III - COMMERCIAL ZONES
19.32.140 Signs Located Outside of Residential Zones, Except as Provided in Section
19.32.150 through Section 19.32.190, Inclusive
A. Signs mounted on exposed buildmg faces. Each business shall be permitted
one exposed building face - mounted sign. One additional exposed building face -
mounted sign can be permitted for each business that is not identified on any
freestanding sign, provided:
1 That the business has more than one exterior public entrance m the same
building, exclusive of warehouse area doors, or
2. That there is no more than one sign per business on any exposed building
face.
B The area of all signs on an exposed buildmg face for each business shall be as
provided in Table 1.
Table 1
Upon application to and approval as a Type 2 decision, the permitted sign areas
provided in Table 1 may be increased no more than 50% for each doubling of the
required mrrumum setback distance for the wall upon which a particular sign is to be
placed, but in no case shall sign area exceed that permitted in TMC 19 32.150
C. Office buildings with multiple tenancies shall be permitted signs as follows
1. The total allowed signage area for any exposed building face shall be equal
to the area given in Table 1.
2. Freestanding signs will be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140E.
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Street Frontage
Sign Area /Sign
Up to 200 ft.
50 sq. ft. with total of 100 sq ft. for all sides
200 to 400 ft.
75 sq ft. with total of 150 sq ft. for all sides
Over 400 ft.
100 sq. ft. with total of 200 sq ft. for all sides
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3 Each business is permitted a maximum of two signs with not more than
one sign for any particular business allowed on any one exposed building face. If the
business is listed on a freestanding sign it will only be allowed one wall sign.
4. No one sign shall contain more than 50% of the allowable sign area, unless
approved as a Type 2 decision.
5. Applicants for sign permits will be required to document the area of the
exposed building face on which the sign is to be placed, total allowed sign area for that
face, area of any existing signs, and area of the proposed sign.
6 Each tenant may also display a room number /letter or street number
which is visible from the public street or principle access roadway Such a sign shall not
be counted in the sign area permitted for the business
7. Each group of professional offices may have a directory listing the names
of the tenants on the site and a location map The directory shall be oriented to the
pedestrian on the site rather than the passing motorist.
D Office building exception. Multi- tenant office buildmgs which will face or abut
other commercial or industrial zones and which have no common public entry shall be
permitted signs as follows
1. Wall signs shall be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140A.
2. Freestanding signs will be allowed as provided in TMC 19.32.140E
3. Each tenant may also display a room number /letter or street number
which is visible from the public street or principle access roadway Such a sign shall not
be counted in the sign area permitted for the business
4. Each group of professional offices may have a directory listing the names
of the tenants on the site and a location map The directory shall be oriented to the
pedestrian on the site rather than the passing motorist.
E. Freestanding signs:
1. One freestanding sign shall be permitted for each site. One additional free-
standing sign may be permitted for sites that meet the following conditions.
a. The site has at least 400 linear feet of frontage on a public street;
b The site has at least two detached commercial occupied buildings,
neither of which is accessory to the other; and
c The site is occupied by at least two tenants. Permitted sign area for
each freestanding sign shall be as follows.
2. A second freestanding sign may also be permitted if that sign is
determined to be a freeway interchange business sign and has received or is eligible for
a permit as such a sign.
3. Any permitted freestanding sign shall be limited in height to 35 feet, except
signs determined to be a "freeway interchange business" sign, provided that no
freestanding sign shall be higher than the building which it identifies or except as
provided in TMC 19.32.150, 19 32.170 and 19.32.180
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F The freestanding sign shall contain no promotional copy but shall be limited to
the name of the company or activity being identified and trademark or logo, except
where an approved readerboard is used.
G. Non - rolling equipment must be displayed from within buildings or glass
fronted cases, except in connection with temporary commercial, industrial or public
service displays.
IV - PLANNED SHOPPING CENTERS (MALL)
19.32.150 Buildmg Identification Signs - Displays
A. Individual businesses in a planned shoppmg center (mall) shall be limited to
wall mounted signs. The total allowed signage for any building face shall be equal to
6% of the exposed building face area on which the signs are to be placed, up to a
maximum of 500 square feet. Each business is permitted a maximum of four signs with
not more than one sign for any particular business allowed on any one exposed
building face. No one sign shall contain more than 50% of the allowable sign area,
unless approved as a Type 2 decision. Applicants for sign permits will be required to
document the area of the exposed building face on which the sign is to be placed, total
allowed sign area for that face, area of any existing signs, and area of the proposed sign.
B. Businesses located on the perimeter of a planned shopping center (mall) m
detached, separate buildings shall be allowed freestanding signs per TMC 19.32.140E
19.32.155 Identification Signs for the Center as a Whole
Identification signs for the center as a whole shall have an aggregate area of not
more than 300 square feet per street which abuts the development, and no one sign
shall contam more than 50% of the allowable sign area, unless approved as a Type 2
decision. The height of a freestanding sign shall not exceed the highest portion of any
building in the planned shopping center (mall) which is identified thereby. Non - rolling
equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or glass- fronted
cases, except in connection with a temporary commercial, industrial or public service
display.
V - SERVICE STATIONS
19.32.160 Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Zones
Where service stations are located across the street from or abut commercial or
industrial zones, the following requirements are applicable
1 One freestanding, lighted, double -faced identification sign not exceeding
150 square feet for the total of all faces with no one face exceeding 75 square feet is
permitted. Such sign shall not exceed a height of 35 feet. The sign shall be hghted only
during busmess hours.
2. One sign mounted on an exposed building face is permitted for each street
frontage and shall not exceed 20% of the exposed building face area to which it is
attached. Such face - mounted signs may be illuminated.
3 Two unlighted double -faced signs not exceeding 20 square feet per face are
permitted. Such signs shall be non - portable and may be used for advertising copy
customarily displayed m service stations.
4. In addition to the above regulations, the following signs are allowed
without permit:
a. Signs at each pump island denoting the type of fuel, price and service
available, providing such signs are permanently mounted to pumps or pump island
structures
b Signs on roll -away type racks advertising merchandise in such racks
Examples include tire racks, batteries, bulk oil sales, etc. Such signs are lunited to two
square feet.
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VI - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
19.32.170 Permitted Signs - Height
Signs shall be as described under TMC 19.32.140, except that height of a
freestanding sign permitted for the first ten acres is 45 feet.
VII - FREEWAY INTERCHANGE BUSINESSES
19 32.180 Permitted Signs - Height and Area Allowance
The maximum allowed message area for a freeway interchange business sign is 125
square feet per face or a total of 250 square feet for all faces of the sign. The minunum
height allowed for a freeway interchange busmess sign shall be 35 feet and the
maximum height shall be 125 feet. The minunum and maximum height for a freeway
interchange sign includes any and all message areas attributable to the business the sign
advertises No portion of the message area, includmg logos, text or other
advertisements, for the freeway mterchange sign may be located below 35 feet on the
freeway interchange business sign.
VIII - HOTELS
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19.32.190 Signs Mounted on Hotel Building Faces
A. Each hotel shall be permitted one building face - mounted sign on each building
face of the hotel, which sign shall contam only the hotel name and /or logo The area of
each building face - mounted sign shall be as provided in Table 1 of TMC 19 32.140A. A
hotel may not have more than four building face - mounted signs, except as provided in
TMC 19.32.190B For the purpose of this subsection, "buildmg face" shall be defined as
provided in TMC 19 08 060 without the hmitmg requirements of subsections 1, 2 and 3
thereof.
B If a hotel has a restaurant operation which is located m the hotel building, then
the hotel shall be permitted one additional exposed building face - mounted sign within
the area as provided in Table 1 of TMC 19.32.140B, provided, that the sign is placed on
the ground floor of the exposed building face and identifies only the restaurant name
C. A hotel shall be permitted freestanding and internal mformation signs as
provided m TMC 19.32.140E and TMC Chapter 19.22, respectively
IX - VIDEO DISPLAYS
19 32.200 Video Displays at Sports Stadiums
A. Scoreboards as permitted by TMC 1912.050 (17) are permitted to have a video
display provided they meet the following requirements
1 The scoreboard and the video display must be a single integrated structure
2. Video displays are only permitted at sports stadiums that have a seating
capacity of at least 2,000 persons or greater. Such stadiums must be located in the LDR
zone and have a Public Recreation Overlay
3 Only one scoreboard with video display is perrrutted per field.
4. The video display may only be used between the hours of 8.00AM and
11.00PM.
5 The entire scoreboard with video display cannot exceed 200 square feet.
6. The scoreboard with video display must face away from the public right -
of -way, public trails, adjacent properties, and water bodies. The video display must
have minimal visibility from adjacent properties, public rights -of -way, and public trails
The video display cannot have a negative impact on the quiet enjoyment of
surrounding residential properties, as determined by the Director of DCD
7 The scoreboard with video display must meet the setbacks requirement of
TMC 19.32.070
8 Such video display must meet the illumination and brightness limitations
for electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.32.035.
9. The sign must meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (E) (3)
10. Such scoreboards with video display shall be permitted as a Type II
decision. The following information must be submitted for approval of the Type II
decision:
a. An application form provided by the City of Tukwila;
b. A written narrative regarding compliance with the requirements in
TMC 19.32.080;
c. A site map drawn to scale with north arrow, showing the location of
the proposed sign, property lines, and adjacent public rights -of -way,
d. Elevations of the proposed sign drawn to an appropriate scale;
e. Appropriate engineering documents, if the sign requires structural
engineering
Section 6. 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 7. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be pubhshed
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL O'HE CITY 9 TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this / S day of
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED.
Jane „: Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED A • • BY.
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Office...of the Ci • ttor y
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, 2005
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk. rf - / .$-
Passed by the City Council: 7 -/
Published: %- S
Effective Date: 7- 2 7-O S
Ordinance Number p C) ? 4
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
No. 2096
City of Tukwila, Washington
On July 18, 2005, the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted
Ordinance No. 2096, the main points of which are summarized by its title as follows:
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, amending
Tukwila Municipal Code Title 19, "Sign Code ", adding new regulations regarding
signage in commercial zones, industrial zones residential zones, scoreboards, and
sports stadiums; amending Ordinance Nos. 1274, 1617, 1770, 1913, 2004, and 2019;
providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed upon request.
Approved by the City Council at their Regular Meeting of July 18, 2005.
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E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: July 22, 2005
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with city arterial and in a commercial or industrial
Business Zones zone district but not separated by a physical barrier
from the enby/exit Intersection
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City of Tukwila
TO: Committee of the Whole (COW)
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Director DCD
RE: Proposed Sign Code Amendments
DATE: May 16, 2005
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Background
At the March 30, 2005 COW meeting, staff briefed the committee on six proposed changes
to the sign code. There was general consensus to forward four of the six items on to regular
council for a public hearing and possible adoption.
However, COW referred the following two items back to CAP for further information:
1. Scoreboards would be permitted at sports fields located in the LDR zone with a
public recreation overlay.
2. Video Displays on scoreboards at sports stadiums would be permitted with a seating
capacity greater than 2,000 persons.
The above two items were discussed at the April 26 and May 10 CAP meetings. Staff
provided clarification on the difference between a scoreboard and video display, noted that
currently only two facilities in the City would be allowed to have scoreboard with video
display, and provided photo documentation of the 4xisting scoreboard with video display at
the Starfire facility.
Members of the CAP committee noted that the existing lights at the Starfire Facility would
likely be more intrusive than a sign with a video display.
Proposed Code Amendments
CAP did provide some language for the proposed sign code amendments:
19.32.200 Video Displays at Sports Stadiums
A. Scoreboards as permitted by TMC 19.12.050 (17) are permitted to have a video display
provided they meet the following requirements:
1. The scoreboard and the video display must be one integrated structure.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
05/16/2005
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2. Video displays are only permitted at sports stadiums that have a seating capacity of
at least 2,000 persons or greater. Such stadiums must be located in the LDR zone
and have a Public Recreation Overlay.
3. Only one scoreboard with video display is permitted per field.
4. The video display may only be used between the hours of 8am and llpm.
5. The entire scoreboard with video display cannot exceed 200 square feet.
6. The scoreboard with video display must be oriented away from public rights of way,
public trails, adjacent properties, and water bodies. The video display must have
minimal visibility from adjacent properties, public rights of way, and public trails.
The video display cannot have a negative impact on the quiet enjoyment of
surrounding residential properties, as determined by the Director of DCD.
7. The scoreboard with video display must meet the setback requirements of TMC
19.32.070.
8. Such video display must meet the illumination and brightness limitations for
electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.32.035.
9. The sign must meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3).
10. Such scoreboards with video display shall be permitted as a Type II decision. The
following information must be submitted for approval of the Type II decision.
a. An application form provided by the City of Tukwila;
b. A written narrative regarding compliance with the requirements in TMC
19.32.080 (D);
c. A site map drawn to scale with north arrow showing the location and
orientation of the proposed sign, property lines, adjacent public
rights of way, public trails, and water bodies.
d. Elevations of the proposed sign drawn to an appropriate scale;
e. If the sign requires structural engineering the appropriate engineering
documents.
The above will only apply to scoreboards in the LD nes with a public recreation overlay.
The following definitions will be provided in th - o ee::
"Scoreboards" means a visual communic ton device used to display the time, score, period,
quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, a any other information directly relevant to a sport event, to
individuals attending the sporting e
"Sports Stadium" means a permanent structure or complex that either partially or completely
encloses a sports field and provides fixed seating, permanent restroom facilities, and permanent
concession stands.
Alternative(s)
1. Refer the matter back to CAP for more review and research.
Next Step
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the proposed sign code modifications
be forwarded to regular council for a public hearing and adoption.
These two proposed modifications were originally part of six proposed sign code
amendments. Since the other four items have not gone to regular council, Planning Staff
will incorporate all of the proposed revisions into one public hearing and ordinance.
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DATE: May 3, 2005
Background
Community Affairs and Park Committee
TO:
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Director DCD
RE:
Revisions to the City's Sign Code
Scoreboards
Video Displays
At the last CAP meeting, the committee requested additional information on staff's
proposed changes to the sign code. CAP also requested that certain changes be made to the
to the language that staff had proposed.
Discussion
There was some concern from the committee regarding possible impacts on residential
property from video displays at sports stadiums.
Staff attempted to view the video display at the Starfire Complex from a residential
property. This however would have required staff to access an apartment building on
private property. There is an apartment building that likely is capable of viewing the video
display at the stadium. However, the distance between the apartment building and video
display is considerable and it is unlikely that residents can distinguish between the lights of
the video display and the lights of the stadiums.
The committee also inquired on how the City regulates its brightness and illumination
standards for video displays. Since the City adopted the new brightness and illumination
standards there has only been one application to install a sign with a video display. This
sign is currently located on S. 180 Street.
As part of the permit review process the City required that the applicant submit a letter
demonstrating compliance with the brightness and illumination standards.
The brightness and illumination levels for any sign can easily be manipulated and it is
possible that a sign could violate the City's maximum permitted levels. The City would
handle this as a Code Enforcement action and take the appropriate enforcement action.
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19.32.200 Video Displays at Sports Stadiums
The following definitions will be provided in the code:
The following code language is provided for video displays. This language reflects the
comments that were made at the last CAP meeting. The items in bold reflect proposed
changes made by the committee at the last CAP meeting.
A. Scoreboards as permitted by TMC 19.12.050 (17) are permitted to have a video display
provided they meet the following requirements:
1. The scoreboard and the video display must be one integrated structure.
2. Video displays are only permitted at sports stadiums that have a seating capacity of
at least 2,000 persons or greater. Such stadiums must be located in the LDR zone
and have a Public Recreation Overlay.
3. Only on scoreboard with video display is permitted per field.
4. The video display may only be used between the hours of 8am and l 1pm.
5. The entire scoreboard with video display cannot exceed 200 square feet.
6. The scoreboard with video display must be oriented away from public rights of way,
public trails, adjacent properties, and water bodies. The video display must have
minimal visibility from adjacent properties, public rights of way, and public trails.
The video display cannot have a negative impact on the quit& enjoyment of
surrounding residential properties, as determined by the Director of DCD.
7. The scoreboard with video display must meet the setback requirements of TMC
19.32.070.
Such video display must meet the illumination and brightness limitations for
electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.32.035.
9. The sign must meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3).
10. Such scoreboards with video display shall be permitted as a Type II decision. The
following information must be submitted for approval of the Type II decision.
a. An application form provided by the City of Tukwila;
b. A written narrative regarding compliance with the requirements in TMC
19.32.080 (D);
c. A site map drawn to scale with north arrow showing the location and
orientation of the proposed sign, property lines, adjacent public
rights of way, public trails, and water bodies.
d. Elevations of the proposed sign drawn to an appropriate scale;
e. If the sign requires structural engineering the appropriate engineering
documents.
The above will only apply to scoreboards in the LDR zones with a public recreation overlay.
"Scoreboards" means a visual communication device used to display the time, score, period,
quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly relevant to a sport event, to
individuals attending the sporting event.
"Sports Stadium" means a permanent structure or complex that either partially or completely
encloses a sports field and provides fixed seating, permanent restroom facilities, and permanent
concession stands.
Background
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMO
TO: Community Affairs and Parks Committee (CAP)
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Director DCD A " 4 " M
RE: Proposed Changes to Sign Code
DATE: April 20, 2005
ATTACHMENTS: Comparative Matrix
On April 11, 2005, Planning Staff brought before the Committee of the Whole (COW) six
proposed changes to the sign code. There was general consensus to send four of the six items on
to regular council for adoption. However, the COW referred the following two items back to
CAP for additional information:
1. Scoreboards would be permitted at sports fields located in the LDR zone with a public
recreation overlay.
2. Video Displays on scoreboards at sports stadiums would be permitted with a seating
capacity greater than 2,000 persons. The placement of such a sign would require special
permission from the Director of Community Development.
COW directed staff to research how neighboring jurisdictions regulate scoreboards and video
displays.
Planning Staff has researched the sign regulations for Kent, King County, Renton, SeaTac, and
Seattle.
Discussion
Planning Staff has provided a matrix for the various code provisions for Tukwila's neighboring
jurisdictions. Planning Staff has provided the following summary:
• None of the surrounding jurisdictions specify the term "scoreboards" in their sign codes.
• All of the jurisdictions allow some type of video displays /animated signs.
• Three of the five jurisdictions regulate the brightness and illumination of animated/video
displays (See Matrix)
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Scoreboards would be permitted in all of the neighboring jurisdictions. While scoreboards are
not called out by name in the sign code, other provisions would permit the placement of such a
sign.
For example in Kent, electronic video displays are not permitted within 75 feet of the public
right of way, except for public service signs. Scoreboards tend to be located within stadiums or
on play fields, thus they could easily meet the 75 -foot setback from public right of way.
Planning Staff and the Planning Commission have proposed that scoreboards be exempt from
the City's sign code provided that they are located at sports fields or sports stadiums in the LDR
zone with a public recreation overlay. Tukwila would actually be more restrictive by limiting
scoreboards to specific zones. Neighboring jurisdictions place no such restrictions.
To refresh the Committee, the City of Tukwila allows electronic signs within the City provided
the display does not change more frequently than one every 24 hours. The City of Tukwila is
more restrictive than surrounding jurisdictions.
Planning Staff and the Planning Commission have proposed that video displays be permitted at
sports stadiums in the LDR zone with a Public Recreation Overlay if the stadium has a seating
capacity greater than 2,000 persons. Once again, Tukwila would be more restrictive than the
City 's neighboring jurisdictions.
The City's brightness and illumination standards are similar to those found in Renton, Seatac,
and Seattle.
Recommendation
Planning Staff and the Planning Commission recommend that the following changes to the sign
code be forwarded to the Committee of the Whole for review and consideration:
1. Provide an exception for scoreboards in the City's sign code. Provided that the
scoreboard is located at a sports field or sports stadium that is located in the LDR zone
with a Public Recreation Overlay.
2. Allow video displays on scoreboards provided they are at sports stadiums with seating
capacity of 2,000 persons or greater. Special permission from the Director would be
required for the placement of such a sign.
Scoreboards and Scoreboards with video displays would be directed towards people who
already will be on site. They are not intended to draw people from offsite onto the site. The
signs would have minimal if any visibility from the public right of way, parks, trails, and
adjacent properties.
Alternative(s)
1. Leave the sign code unchanged, scoreboards would not be permitted and video
displays City wide could not change more frequently than once every 24 hours.
2. Send the items back to the Planning Staff for more research and analysis on specific
questions.
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City of Tukwila Steven M Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMO
TO: Committee of the Whole
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Directo,
RE: Sign Code Revisions
DATE: March 30, 2005
On November 18, 2004, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and passed a
motion proposing minor changes to the City's sign code. The proposed changes went to
CAP on February 15, 2005. Following the CAP meeting, staff prepared a draft ordinance
that incorporated the comments staff received from committee members.
The proposed amendments address the following areas of the sign code:
1. Scoreboards would be permitted at sports fields located in the LDR zone with a
public recreation overlay.
2. Video Displays on scoreboards at sports stadiums would be permitted with a seating
capacity greater than 2,000 persons. The placement of such a sign would require
special permission from the Director of Community Development.
3. Clarify that certain signs are not regulated under the City's sign code. This code
amendment would clarify that signs not legible from the public right of way,
adjacent properties, or other business are not regulated under the sign code.
4. Increase the number of permanent signs permitted at Public Facilities, Conditional
Uses, and Churches in residential zones to be consistent with what is allowed for
commercial properties.
5. Allow for greater signage at Museums.
6. Delete all references to the Uniform Building Code.
If COW has no significant changes this item will be forwarded to the May 2, 2005 meeting
for a public hearing and possible adoption.
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requesting all non - exempt public records, including but not limited to e-mail,
documents, complaints, reports, letters, notes, electronic copies, and communications
relating to the following:
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Authorizing the Mayor to Sign an Agreement with Starfire Sports, a Private, Non -
Profit Organization to Construct and Operate Recreation Facilities at Fort Dent
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City of Tukwila and Starfire Sports including but not limited to the agreement
between the City of Tukwila and Starfire Sports dated March 1, 2003;
3. Public records relating to or concerning that certain Sewer Pump
Station No. 6 (otherwise known as Lift Station No. 6) the subject of an August 9,
2003 report prepared by Berryman & Henigar, Inc. and the subject of
correspondence dated August 19, 2003, from James L. Blazier, P.E. of Maul, Foster,
Arongi to Michael P. Cusick P.E., Utilities Engineer to the City of Tukwila. The
requested public records relating to Sewer Pump Station No. 6 include but are not
limited to:
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calculations, studies, graphs or other recorded information relating to or conceming the past,
present or anticipated future design, function, capacity, or performance of Pump Station No. 6;
and
c. Any documents, electronic information, communications, notes, e- mails,
drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other recorded information relating to or concerning past,
present or anticipated future maintenance of, or improvements to, Pump Station No. 6.
4. Public records relating to or concerning that certain Sewer Pump Station No. 5
(otherwise known as Lift Station No. 5) referenced in correspondence dated August 19, 2003,
from James L. Blazier, P.E. at Maul, Foster, Arongi to Michael R. Cusick P.E., Utilities Engineer
to the City of Tukwila. The requested public records relating to Sewer Pump Station No. 5
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b. Any documents, electronic information, communications, notes, e- mails,
drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other recorded information relating to or concerning the
past, present or anticipated future design, function, capacity, or performance of Pump Station No.
5 past, present or anticipated in the future;
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drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other recorded information relating to or concerning past,
present or anticipated future maintenance of, or improvements to, Pump Station No. 5.
5. Public records including, but not limited to, any documents, electronic
information, communications, notes, e- mails, drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other
recorded information relating to or concerning the onsite sewer system at Fort Dent Park and any
and all of the City of Tukwila's sewer system within one mile of the Fort Dent Park.
6. Public records including, but not limited to, any documents, electronic
information, communications, notes, e- mails, drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other
recorded information relating to or concerning the potable /public water system onsite at Fort
Dent Park and all of the City of Tukwila's systems within one mile of the Fort Dent Park.
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information, communications, notes, e- mails, drafts, calculations, studies, graphs or other
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permits and any other fees the City of Tukwila has levied or charged the following companies or
properties, Sabey Corp., Segale Business parks, Westfield Shopping Malls, Family Fun Centers,
Mariottt Hotel Services, Inc. Fort Dent One and Two Business Parks and Homestead Hotels
related to or concerning the subjects of parking, traffic, road improvements, sewer, water storm
drainage, building construction, signage and/or any related City operations in and about the City
of Tukwila and it's surrounding municipality or special districts.
8. Public records relating to or concerning ordinances, regulations, procedures or
other requirements for the City of Tukwila Sewer System.
9. Public records relating to or concerning ordinances, regulations, procedures or
other requirements relating to Fort Dent Parka
10. Public records relating to or concerning Starfire Sports that are not otherwise
included in the foregoing requests.
For every public record that is responsive to this request, but that the City withholds as
exempt, please prepare an exemption log that identifies the document with sufficient detail that a
reviewing court can determine whether or not the records has been properly withheld.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 42.17.320 you are required to respond to this
request within five (5) business days after receipt. If you have any questions regarding this
request, please contact me at (206) 447 -8986.
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COMMUNITY
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
128 - 10th Avenue SW • PO Box 42525 • Olympia, Washington 98504 -2525 • (360) 725 -4000
February 4, 2005
Brandon Miles
Assistant Planner
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Blvd
Tukwila, Washington 98188
RE: Submittal of Documents to the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and
Economic Development for City of Tukwila
Dear Mr. Miles:
Thank you for sending this department the following:
Draft Amendment to the Development Regulation
Proposed amendments to the Sign Code. Received on 02/03/2005. Please keep this letter. It is your
record of when the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) received this
material.
We have forwarded a copy of this notice to other state agencies. Adopted amendments should be sent to
CTED immediately upon publication, as well as to any state agencies that commented on the draft
regulation. A jurisdiction does not need to send its regulation to the agencies which have been called ahead
and that have indicated the local plan will not be reviewed. The jurisdiction should keep a record of this
contact with state agencies and the state agencies' response.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (360) 725 -3056.
Sincerely,
Ike Nwankwo
Technical & Financial Assistance Manager
Growth Management Services
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RECEIVED
IEB 0 7 2005
STATE AGENCIES REVIEWING DEV REGS
Revised January 7, 2005
Cities and counties need to send their development regulations to the agencies'
representatives, as listed below, at least 60 days ahead of adoption. Adopted development
regulations should be sent to Washington State Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Development (CTED) immediately upon publication, as well as to any state
agencies that commented on the draft regulation. A jurisdiction does not need to send its
regulation to the agencies which have been called ahead and that have indicated the local
plan will not be reviewed. The jurisdiction should keep a record of this contact with state
agencies and the state agencies response.
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Department of Social and Health Services
Post Office Box 45848
Olympia, Washington 98504 -5848
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Email: mcnagec @dshs.wa.gov
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Department of Fish and Wildlife
Post Office Box 43155
Olympia, Washington 98504 -3155
(360) 902 -2598 Fax: (360) 902 -2946
Email: penlastp @dfw.wa.gov
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Department of Community, Trade and
Economic Development
Growth Management Services
Post Office Box 42525
Olympia, Washington 98504 -2525
(360) 725 -3000 Fax: (360) 753 -2950
Email: reviewteam @cted.wa.gov
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Department of Natural Resources
Post Office Box 47001
Olympia, Washington 98504 -7001
(360) 902 -1739 Fax: (360) 902 -1776
Email: anne.sharar @wadnr.gov
John Aden
Department of Health
Division of Drinking Water
Post Office Box 47822
Olympia, Washington 98504 -7822
(360) 236 -3157 Fax: (360) 236 -2252
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Puget Sound Water Quality Action Team
Post Office Box 40900
Olympia, Washington 98504 -0900
(360) 725 -5442 Fax: (360) 407 -7333
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Department of Transportation
Post Office Box 47300
Olympia, Washington 98504 -7370
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Olympia, Washington 98504-1112
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City of Tukwila ila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Community Affairs and Parks
Steve Lancaster, Director
RE: Amendments to the Sign Code
DATE: February 2, 2005
MEMO
TO:
FROM
In October of last year, staff briefed the COW of proposed changes to the City's Sign Code
(Title 19). COW referred the matter to the Planning Commission for further discussion.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed changes on January 27,
2004. No public testimony was given.
The Planning Commission has identified six items within the sign code that need to be
amended.
Item 1: Allow greater flexibility for the installation of scoreboards in LDR zones that have
Public Recreation Overlay.
Item 2: Permit some scoreboards to feature a video display
Item 3: Clarify signs that are not clearly visible from the public right of way or adjacent
properties are not regulated under the sign code.
Item 4: Increase the number of permanent signs permitted at Public Facilities in residential
zones to be consistent with what is permitted at commercial properties.
Item 5: Allow for greater signage at Museums
Item 6: A minor house keeping item
Staff has prepared a matrix of the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the
six items (Attachment A).
Staff recommends that this matter be forwarded to the next COW meeting on February 22,
2005 and that a public hearing be scheduled on February 28, 2005
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Growth Management Services
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development
PO Box 42525
906 Columbia St. SW
Olympia, WA 98504 -8350
Attn: Review Team:
In accordance with the RCW 36.70A.106 the City of Tukwila notifies the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development of the intent to adopt amendments to Title 19 of
the Tukwila Municipal Code regarding certain types of signage.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter on January 27, 2005.
Additionally, the City Council will be holding a public hearing on the proposed changes on
March 7, 2005.
We are providing you two hard copies of the recent staff report that went before the Planning
Commission. The proposed amendment is regarding certain types of signs within the City. If
you have any questions concerning these amendments, please call Brandon Miles at (206) 431-
3684 or by email at bmiles @ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Sincerely,
(
Brandon . Mil . s
Assistant Planner
cc. File (SO4 -068)
Enclosure
fir; ter
Ciiy of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
January 19, 2005
Brandon J. Miles
Assistant Planner
Nue
Mr. Chris Slatt
Starfire Sports
6480 Ft. Dent Way, Suite 125
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Sign Code Revisions
Dear Mr. Slatt:
Cizj' of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
On Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 7:OOPM the Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on
various revisions to the City's sign code regulations.
The items that will be discussed will impact your facility at Ft. Dent Park. Staff believes that the proposed
changes will permit an additional amount of signage at your facility. Additionally, staffs proposal would
allow most of the signage to be installed without approval from City.
I have included the material that the Planning Commission will be reviewing at the meeting.
A brief overview of staffs recommendation to the Planning Commission:
• Add scoreboards to the list of exceptions for when sign permits are not required.
• Provide a mechanism to allow video displays in some scoreboards, provided certain criteria is
met.
• Provide language in the City's sign code to clarify that signs that are not visible from the rights of
way and adjacent properties are not regulated under the sign code.
• Increase the number of permanent signs permitted at Public Facilities in residential zones to be
consistent with what is permitted for commercial properties.
The public hearing will be held at 6200 Southcenter Blvd in the Council Chambers.
If you have any questions, please call (206) 431 -3684 or send an email to bmiles@ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Sincerely,
cc. Steve Lancaster, pirector
File (L04 -068)
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Brandon J. Miles, Assistant Planner
RE: Proposed Sign Code Changes
DATE: January 18, 2005
ATTACMENTS A: Staff Report to Planning Commission, dated November 8, 2004
At the November 18, 2004, Planning Commission meeting, staff presented information on the need
to make certain changes to the City's sign code.
The specific changes relate to signs located in residential districts, signs located at Public Facilities,
and signs located at the Seattle Museum of Flight.
At the November 18, 2004 meeting the Planning Commission asked for clarification on certain
aspects of the proposed changes. However, a general consensus existed to allow for staff to hold a
public hearing with regards to the proposed changes.
Staff has provided the following:
1. The Planning Commission asked for a definition of a sports field. Staff proposes the
following definition which will be added to TMC 19.08:
Sports Field -means an outdoor area solely dedicated to function as a place for competitive
sporting events such as but not limited to football, soccer, baseball, and softball.
2. The Planning Commission asked for a definition of a sport's stadium. Staff proposes the
following definition which will be added to TMC 19.08:
Sport Stadium -means a structure that either partially or completely encloses a sports field
that is solely dedicate to hosting sporting events. The structure also provides fixed seating,
permanent restroom facilities, and permanent concession stands
3. The Planning Commission inquired on the seating capacity of the two existing stadiums in
the City.
Foster High School- approximately 2,000 persons
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Starfire Stadium -2,000 persons
4. The Planning Commission inquired about the size of the existing scoreboard signs at Foster
High School Stadium and Starfire.
The scoreboard at Foster High School Stadium is 80 square feet in size.
The Starfire complex has two types of scoreboards that they utilize. All of the fields except for
the stadium have scoreboards that are 72 square feet in size. The content of these signs is
limited to displaying score and time. The scoreboard on the stadium sign is 176 square feet.
The stadium scoreboard features a video display that will display television like images.
Staff recommends the following code changes:
Item 1: Allow greater flexibility for the installation of scoreboards in LDR zones that have
Public Recreation Overlay.
Item 2: Permit some scoreboards to feature a video display
Item 3: Clarify signs that are not clearly visible from the public right of way or adjacent
properties are not regulated under the sign code.
Item 4: Increase the number of permanent signs permitted at Public Facilities in residential
zones to be consistent with what is permitted at commercial properties.
Item 5: Allow for greater signage at Museums
Item 1: Scoreboards
The following changes will need to be made to the City's sign code to accomplish Item 1:
1. Add the following definitions to TMC 19.08: D c:"N
g Scoreboard- means a visual communication device used to display the time, score, period, quarters,
innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly relevant to a sporting event.
` Sports Field -means an outdoor area solely dedicated to function as a place for competitive sporting
events such as but not limited to football soccer, baseball, and softball.
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Sport Stadium -means a structure that either partially or completely encloses a sports field that is
solely dedicate to hosting sporting events. The structure Iso provides fixed seating, permanent
restroom facilities, and permanent concession stands o t ' (. m ( dc \c„..4,_ fi v-` ` "'
2. Modify TMC 19.08.030 to note that scoreboards shall not be considered animated signs.
3. Modify TMC 19.12.050 to list when sign permits are not required. The following would be
added:
"Scoreboards installed on sports fields and sports stadiums in LDR zones with a Public Recreation
Overlay. Such signs must meet the illumination and brightness limitations for electronic signs set
fourth in TMC 19.12.035. Such sign must be oriented towards the sports fields and must not be
legible from the public right of way and adjacent properties. If the sign is to have a video display it
does not qualify for this exception and must meet the permit criteria laid out in TMC 19.32.080 (D)."
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Item 2: Video Displays
The following code changes need to be made to accomplish Item 2:
1. Add a new section to Title 19 as TMC 19.32.080 (E):
Scoreboards may have video displays if the following criteria are met:
1. The scoreboard and the video display must be one integrated structure.
2. Video displays are only permitted at sports stadiums that have a seating capacity of at least
2,000 persons or greater. Such stadiums must be located in the LDR zone and have a
Public Recreation Overlay.
3. Only one scoreboard with video display will be permitted per field
4. The video display can only be used one hour before the scheduled event, during the ev
and one hour after the scheduled event. ay.( G-�
5. The entire the scoreboard and video display cannot a 200 square feet.
6. The scoreboard with video display must face from the public right of way, public trails,
adjacent properties, and water bodies. The animated sign must have a minimal visibility
from adjacent properties, public right of way, and public trails.
7. The scoreboard with video display must meet the setback requirement of TMC 19.32.070.
8. The sign must meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3).
9. Such scoreboard with video display shall be permitted as Type II decision. The following
information must be submitted for approval of the Type II application:
a) An application form provided by the City of Tukwila;
b) A written narrative regarding compliance with the requirements in TMC 19.32.080
(D);
c) A site map drawn to scale with north arrow showing the location of the proposed
sign, property lines and adjacent public right of way;
d) Elevations of the proposed sign drawn to an appropriate scale;
e) If the sign requires structural engineering the appropriate engineering documents.
Item 3: Signs not clearly visible from the Public Right of Way or Adjacent Properties
Item 3 will be addressed by modifying TMC 19.12.010.
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TMC 19.12.010 currently reads, "No sign shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, constructed or
altered, except as provided by this code and a permit for the same has been issued by the City acting
through its Planning Director, provided that a sign posted for purposes of giving public notice
pursuant to TMC 18.104.110 shall be exempt from the requirements of this title."
Staff's recommendation is to have TMC 19.12.010 read as follows:
No sign which is legible from the public right of way or adjacent properties shall hereafter be
erected, re- erected, constructed or altered, expect as provided by this code and a permit for the same
has been issued by the City acting through its Planning Director, provided that a sign posted for
purposed of giving public notice pursuant to TMC 18.104.110 shall be exempt from the requirements
of this title."
At the last Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission expressed concern about
permitting the above provision to apply to illuminated signs. In staff's opinion the proposed change
would address the Planning Commission's concerns regarding illuminated signs.
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The main objective that this code change is trying to accomplish is to clarify that signs that are not
visible from the public right of way or adjacent properties are not regulated under the City's sign
code. The above requirement applies equally to both illuminated and non - illuminated signs. An
illuminated sign increases the chances that such sign will be visible off site and thus regulated under
the City's sign code.
Item 4: Signs Located in Residential Areas
The sign code separates churches and approved conditional uses into one category and provides a
different category for public facilities. Both categories allow one sign for each surrounding street.
Churches and approved conditional uses are permitted a total amount of signage of 32 square feet,
while Public Facilities are permitted a total sign area of 60 square feet.
As the City's Zoning Code has evolved, the difference between conditional uses and public facilities
has become blurred.
TMC 19.08.175 defines a public facility as any facility funded with public funds which provides a
service to the general public, including but not limited to a public school, public library, community
center, public park, government facility or similar use.
However, the Zoning Code requires that schools obtain a conditional use permit. Thus, schools
could be classified under TMC 19.32 into two separate categories.
In order to make the Sign Code more consistent with the Zoning Code, staff proposes to have
churches, conditional uses and Public Facilities regulated under one category in the sign code.
Staff also believes it is necessary to increase the amount of signage allowed for churches, conditional
uses, public facilities, and unclassified uses when those uses only border one public street. Staff
recommends allowing such uses to have at least one wall sign and one freestanding sign. This is
similar to what the City allows for commercial businesses.
Staff has provided the following draft language which would be added to the following TMC
sections, TMC 19.32.080, TMC 19.32.100, TMC 19.32.120, and TMC 19.32.130:
A church, conditional use, or public facility shall be permitted at least one wall sign and one
freestanding sign or two wall signs. No wall may have more than one wall sign. One additional sign
shall be allowed for each additional street frontage. Total area of the sign or signs for the use shall
not exceed 64 square feet per face; maximum height above ground, when in the setback area
shall not exceed 16 feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and base the of sign shall be
located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs. Illuminated
signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque background.
Under the existing sign code, signs at a church, conditional use, or public facility must be
approved as a Type II decision. However, the code provides no direction on the criteria that the
City will use in reviewing the Type II application. Thus, staff recommends that the placement of
signs at churches, conditional uses, and public facilities uses be considered as a Type I decision.
Item 5: Museums
Item 5 will be addressed as follows:
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The following definition of museum will be added in TMC 19.08:
Museum -means a non profit institution where works of artistic, historical, and/or scientific value are
cared for, kept, and displayed
A new section will be added to TMC 19.24 with regards to temporary banners at museums.
The new section will read:
Museums shall be permitted to have two temporary banners not exceeding six percent of the wall
area where the sign will be placed or 500 square feet which ever is less. The temporary banner may
only be displayed for the duration of the event it is advertising. lAkIL p „, - (At fol
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TMC 19.16.010 requires that all signs installed in the City be constructed in accordance with the
Uniform Building Code.
In 2004, the City adopted a new building code and section 19.16.010 is now outdated.
Planning staff recommends the following language to replace the outdated language:
"Signs and structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements for
structures in the Washington State Building Code, TMC Title 16."
The term "Uniform Building Code" will also be removed from the defmition section found under
TMC 19.08.250.
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The Public Hearing
Present:
Representing
City Staff:
BOA ` OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (B ')
AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
DECEMBER 9, 2004
was called to order by Chair Malina at 7:00 p.m.
Chair, George Malina, Vice Chair, Margaret Bratcher, Commissioners, Bill Arthur,
Allan Ekberg, Henry Marvin,Vem Meryhew, and Lynn Peterson
Steve Lancaster, Jack Pace, Moira Bradshaw, Brandon Miles, and Wynetta Bivens
ALLAN EKBERG MADE A MOTION TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES FROM
NOVEMBER 18, 2004. HENRY MARVIN SECONDED THE MOTION; THE MOTION WAS
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
Chair Malina swore in those wishing to give public testimony.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
L04 -049 Westfield Shoppingtown Southcenter Expansion
Westfield Corporation
Review and approval of the following components of the expansion plan for
Southcenter mall:
• A site plan for 597,009 square feet of new building space on the shopping center site. The expansion
consists of three levels of the mall structure, two parking structures, four new outlying building pads and
associated site and landscape improvements;
• Elevations for the main mall building and for the two parking structures;
• Design guidelines for the tenant spaces along the south facade of the main mall building that will be used
by staff to approve tenant improvements;
• Nonconforming landscape areas and a nonconforming parking lot (Nonconforming Lots, Structures and
Uses, 18.70.090 (B) and 18.70.080 (B) respectively.)
LOCATION: The site is southeast of the intersection of I -5 and I-405 and is bounded by Strander
Boulevard, Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila Parkway, and Andover Park West, exclusive of the
bank business in the northeast comer of the block.
Moira Bradshaw gave the presentation for staff. Ms. Bradshaw requested that the revised staff report is entered
into the record, page two of Attachment A was missing. Also, Attachment F was handed out. A project overview
was given, a design summary conclusion on staff's criteria, an outline of action taken, and the conditions that were
recommended by staff. She also answered questions. Staff' recommends that the BAR adopt the Findings and
Conclusions of the staff report and approve the request subject to three conditions:
• Ground mounted utilities shall be located and/or screened so that they are unobtrusive.
• The Tenant Guidelines (Attachment A) shall be modified so that there is a narrative created for Permitted
Material. The narrative shall specify that building material choices support the cohesiveness of the architecture
of the mall, be durable and chosen from the permitted list of materials, and that other materials not listed be
used as accent. Wood shall be taken off the permitted list of materials. A landscaping element shall also be
added with the objective that plant material be used to provide transitions between building and pedestrian
areas, soften building edges, provide focal points where needed and create interest and detail.
• Between the northerly limits of the scope of work and Strander Blvd., plants shall be added in all areas where
opportunities exist that will not produce displacement of parking or circulation, such as at the end of parking
aisles between the J.C. Penney garage and Andover Park West. In addition, setback the parking stalls adjacent
to the transit zone to accommodate the requested 11 feet in additional depth. (Sheet 1.1 of Attachment C)
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Larry Green, for the applicant, also addressed questions and concerns.
There were no further comments.
The Public Hearing was closed.
The BAR deliberated.
Larry Green gave the presentation for the applicant. Mr. Green thanked the Department of Community
Development, the BAR, and supporters. He stated the applicant's goal is to have construction underway by
summer 2005, and proceeded to introduce the construction project team. Mr. Green also answered several
questions.
Wendy Burroughs, an employee at Westfield, wanted it to go on the record that she is in support of the proposed
project.
Ron Robinson, a local contractor, spoke in support of the project.
Mike Hansen, the general manager of Westfield, expressed his excitement for the project, stating it was long
overdue. He a Iso s hared h is o pinion regarding w hat he felt would happen if the project doesn't o ccur rather
quickly.
Katherine Kertzman, Tukwila Tourism and Marketing Director, whom also works for the City of SeaTac and
Kent, testified. She talked about a new program they recently started that pick up people from the major hotels, and
provide them with transportation to the mall. She wanted it to go on the record, from a tourism and economic
perspective, that they are 100% excited about the project.
Tom Jordan, a representative of SeaTac who worked extensively with Westfield, wanted it to go on the record
that Westfield has excellent design and construction personnel.
Matt Kerns, representing the REI retailer, is also very excited about the development. However, he raised some
questions and concerns. (1) Regarding easy access from I -5 itorthbound into the mall. (2) How the businesses
along Andover Park W. will be impacted by the two level garage, as far as visibility to traffic. (3) Whether the
additional parking structure would be enough to accommodate extra parking for holiday shoppers.
Moira Bradshaw addressed some of the questions and concerns that were raised by Mr. Kerns and the
Commissioners.
Steve Lancaster, Community Development Director, addressed questions and concerns pertaining to the parking
decision. Mr. Lancaster stated he made the parking decision and many factors were considered when making the
decision. He gave an overview explaining how he came to the parking decision and offered to answer specific
questions.
Commissioner Ekberg asked Mr. Lancaster if the BAR had the authority to override his parking decision. Mr.
Lancaster informed Commissioner Ekberg that the BAR could not override the parking decision.
VERN MERYHEW MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE CASE NUMBER L04 -049 WITH STAFF'S
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS, WITH TWO CHANGES:
• GUIDELINES, ITEM TWO - CHANGE TO READ, "THE TENANT EXTERIOR STORE FRONT
REQUIREMENTS" INSTEAD OF "THE TENANT EXTERIOR STORE FRONT GUIDELINES."
• REQUIREMENTS, ATTACHMENT A - UNDER PERMITTED MATERIALS,
AFTER WOOD ADD, "MINIMUM USAGE."
HENRY MARVIN SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
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Chair Malina called a five minute recess.
At 9:00 P.M. the public hearing reconvened.
CASE NUMBER: L04 -079 ,
"----k4----s APPLICANT: King County Museum of Flight
REQUEST: Deviations from sign code in regards to internal informational signs
LOCATION: 9404 East Marginal Way South, Tukwila, WA
Brandon Miles gave the presentation for staff. He provided some background on the Museum of Flight a nd
answered questions for the Commissioners. Staff recommends approval of the application as submitted.
Craig Parsons, for the applicant, gave the presentation. He stated that the Museum of Flight has grown to more of
a campus and is very disoriented for people, so they decided to take a look at signage. The signs will direct people
to the Museum of Flight's main entrance. The fourth sign (D -4), previously approved, was never installed, and its
use is available for a possible need in the near future. Mr. Parsons also answered questions.
Peter Bro, the Director of the Museum of Flight, addressed the issue of the fourth sign (D-4). Mr. Bro suggested
if the fourth sign, which was not installed needs to go through approval again, maybe they could add it in the plans
in the future. He also explained the purpose of the signs and answered questions.
Commissioner Malina questioned staff on whether there was a limit on the timeframe in the permit process,
for installing the previously approved sign (D-4).
Brandon Miles responded to Commissioner Malina's question, stating that the applicant has six months to
complete the work. However, once the permit expires, the applicant just needs to return and pay for a new
permit, then install the sign.
There were no further comments.
The BAR deliberated.
The Public Hearing was closed.
HENRY MARVIN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE CASE NUMBER L04-079 WITH STAFF'S
FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS. MARGARET BRATCHER
SECONDED THE MOTION. ALL VOTED IN FAVOR.
Director's Report:
• Adoption of the 2005 budget coming up. There was a $500 increase in the PC budget.
• Reminder that there is money for the PC to attend conferences.
• Training literature will be sent to the PC as staff receives information.
• Update on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the SAO. Steve thanked the PC members on their
hard work.
• When the revised Comp. Plans are printed, a copy will go to the PC members, highlighted to show the
buffer and residential changes, at Commissioner Meryhew's request.
• Follow -up on PC members making site visits — 2 opinion from insurance carrier.
• Joint PC /CC worksession on housing.
• Code Amendment on the agenda in January.
• Update on Sound Transit schedule.
• Site visit of new development in the region.
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Planning Commission
December 9, 2004
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:58 PM
Submitted by: Wynetta Bivens
Administrative Secretary
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner
RE: Proposed Sign Code Changes
DATE: November 8, 2004
ATTACHMENTS: A: Aerial Photo of Ft. Dent Park
B: Aerial Photo of Foster Golf Course
C: Aerial Photo of Museum of Flight
D: Example of Campus style banners
Introduction
The City has been approached by the new Starfire soccer facility at Ft. Dent Park, Foster
Golf Course and the Museum of Flight to amend the City's existing sign code to allow
signage for public facilities.
The existing City Sign Code was adopted in the early 1980s. The original sign code was
developed to regulate business parks and commercial development in the TUC environment.
Subsequent annexations, City acquisitions, and City capital projects have presented unique
circumstances where particular business that do not fit into the City's sign code regulations.
There are three specific examples:
Starfire Soccer and Softball Facility
Ft. Dent Park is zoned Low Density Residential (LDR) with a public recreation overlay.
Surrounding land uses include office, commercial, the Green River, railroad tracks, and
industrial uses. Access to the park is via Ft. Dent Way, a private drive which intersects with
Interurban Avenue South.
Starfire has approached the City in regards to the installation of scoreboards, the use of
smaller promotional signs within the facility, and the desire to have an animated sign.
Scoreboards
Background
Under the existing code, scoreboards are considered signs and subject to the limitations
placed on signs under TMC Title 19. Existing regulations limit a public facility in a
residential zone to one sign (freestanding or wall) for each frontage with a total sign area of
60 square feet and a maximum height of 16 feet. The existing scoreboard at Foster High
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School was permitted using this code requirement. This however limits any future signage
at the stadium, such as a freestanding sign along S. 144 Street or a wall sign.
The Starfire Facility is comprised of seven soccer fields, one of which is the large stadium
field and the operators of the facility would like to have a scoreboard at each field. It should
be noted that there are two existing scoreboards at the two softball fields when the City
acquired the park from King County.
Starfire has asked that scoreboard not be considered signs since they do not advertise a
business and that they not be considered animated signs.
Staff's Recommendation
Modify TMC 19.08 and provide the following definition:
Existing scoreboard at Starfire Soccer Facility.
Scoreboard is a visual communication device used to display the time, score, period,
quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly relevant to a
sporting event.
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Modify TMC 19.08.030 to note that scoreboards shall not be considered animated signs.
Modify TMC 19.12.050 as follows: 1) exempt scoreboards from having to obtain a sign
permit or counting towards the facilities sign allowance 2) Scoreboards must meet the
illumination and brightness limitations for electronic signs set forth in TMC 19.12.035 3)
Scoreboards will only be permitted on sports fields 4) Scoreboards must be oriented towards
the sport's field and must not be legible from the public right of way or adjacent properties.
Possible Alternative(s)
1. Do nothing; facilities that want to install scoreboards would have to operate under
the existing sign regulations. Electronic scoreboards would not be permitted due to
the fact that they change content more than once every 24 hours and therefore would
be considered animated signs.
Starfire has also proposed using a portion of the scoreboard to show videos before, during,
and after events at the facility. Since the videos would depict moving images they would
not be permitted.
Staff's Recommendation
Amend TMC Title 19 to permit scoreboards to have video displays that change message
more frequently than once every twenty -four hours for public facilities located in a Public
Recreation Overlay.
Such signs would be permitted subject to a Type II decision with certain limitations such as:
1. The signs are only permitted at a sports stadium that has a seating capacity of 2,000
persons or greater.
2. Only one sign will be permitted per field.
3. The video display can only be used one hour before the scheduled event, during the
event, and one hour after the scheduled event.
4. The size of the sign will be allowed to increase as the distance from residential uses
increases.
5. The sign must comply with the illumination and brightness level set forth in TMC
19.12.035.
6. The sign must face away from the public right of ways, public trails, and water
bodies. The animated sign must have minimal visibility from adjacent properties,
public right of way, and public trails.
7. The sign must meet the setback requirement of TMC 19.32.070, which is a foot of
setback from all property lines for every foot in height.
8. The sign shall meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3). This would
permit the height of the sign to be no greater than 35 feet, but in no case shall the
animated sign be taller than the stadium where it is being used.
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Possible Alternative(s)
Retain the City's existing regulations regarding animated signage. Starfire would not be
permitted to install an animated sign.
Signs (Permanent and Temporary within Public Facilities)
Background
Many public facilities tend to have smaller signs within the facility noting sponsorship of
fields, sponsorship of scoreboards, floor tiles recognizing sponsorship, and other types of
signage which would differ from other commercial businesses.
The purpose of the sign code is to establish regulations to minimize clutter and distraction
and maintain the orderly appearance of the City and the City streets. The City's sign code
does not regulate signs that are installed within buildings such as Southcenter Mall because
they are not visible from City streets or from adjacent properties.
The proposed sponsorship signs at Starfire would also not be visible from the public right of
way or from adjacent properties. The signs would be directed towards patrons that are
already on the site.
Starfire's proposal only includes temporary signs and would require that such signs be pre -
approved by the Director of Community Development or the Parks Director.
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These small signs are located at a softball facility in Thurston County. The signs are located along the
outfield fence. The signs are visible from the adjacent public street, however, they cannot easily be read.
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These two signs are located at the same facility in Thurston County. These are intended to be viewed from
the adjacent public street.
Staff's Recommendation
Under TMC 19.12.050 clarify that non - animated signs within Public Facilities in the Public
Recreation Overlay District that are not oriented towards the public right -of -way or adjacent
properties and are not legible from the public right of way or adjacent properties are exempt
from the City's sign regulations. Signs that are placed on Park property would require the
permission from the Parks and Recreation Director, yet a permit from the Department of
Community Development would not be required.
Possible Alternative(s)
1. Do nothing, require that Starfire work under the existing sign code.
2. Require the creation of a master sign plan program for large facilities such as Ft.
Dent Park. The master sign plan would be approved by the Director of DCD or the
Planning Commission. This option may prove burdensome to the applicant and the
City for signs that will not be visible from the public right of way or from adjacent
properties.
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Foster Golf Course
Earlier this year the new golf house at Foster Golf course opened to the public (See
Attachment B: Aerial Photo of Foster Golf Course). The new golf house features a full
service restaurant and pro shop. As part of the improvements to the site, a new freestanding
sign was installed along Interurban Avenue.
Permanent Signs located at Public Facilities in Public Recreation Overlay Districts
Foster Golf Course is currently zoned LDR with a Public Recreation Overlay. Under TMC
19.32, the total number of signs for a public facility within a residential district is based
upon the number of street frontages that border the facility. Foster Golf Course is only
bordered by Interurban Avenue and is permitted to have only one sign. However,
surrounding commercial business on Interurban Avenue are permitted to have a total of two
signs.
Foster Golf Course only fronts on one public street, thus is only permitted one sign. The above
freestanding sign was installed in spring of 2004.
Staff's Recommendation
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Permit public facilities within the Public Recreation Overlay to have two signs. The size of
wall signs shall be limited to the area restrictions in Table 1 in TMC 19.32.140 and the size
of the freestanding size shall be limited to the table in TMC 19.32.140 (D) (c).
Possible Alternative(s)
1. Retain the City's existing sign regulations regarding signage within residential
districts.
King County Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight, located on East Marginal Way South, was annexed into the City as
part of the Fire District One annexation in 1989 (See Attachment C: Aerial Photo of
Museum of Flight). Unlike many commercial businesses in the City, the Museum of Flight
is a destination use not a pass by use. Additionally, the Museum of Flight has estimated that
up to 70 percent of their patrons are first time users.
The Museum of Flight has requested signage that is typical of signage found at Museums
and College campus (See Attachment D: Examples of Proposed Signage)
Staff's Recommendation
Provide a definition of museum under TMC 19.08. Amend TMC 19.24 to allow museums
to have two temporary event banners that do not exceed six percent of the wall area where
the sign will be placed or 500 square feet which ever is less. The event banners would not
have to meet the time limitations set forth in TMC 19.24.010. A permit would be required.
Possible Alternative(s)
1. Require that all signage at the Museum of Flight comply with the City's existing
sign code regulations.
Conclusion
Staff would like the input of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed changes to
the City's sign code. If a general consensus exists after tonight's meeting, staff will prepare
a draft ordinance and schedule a public hearing for the Planning Commission's next
meeting.
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OPEll JUITE 1,264
October 20, 2004
City of Tukwila Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
Mr. Chris Slatt
Starfire Sports
6840 Ft. Dent Way, Suite 125
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Sign Code Revisions
Dear Mr. Slatt:
As I noted on the phone today, the Committee of the Whole (COW) will be discussing
various sign code changes at the October 25, 2004 meeting. The meeting will be held in the
council chambers at City Hall at 7PM.
The COW will be discussing the various sign code items, but will not be making a decision
on any changes to the sign code. The purpose of the meeting is to give direction to staff on
which items council would like to proceed with.
If you have any questions, please call (206) 431 -3684 or send an email to
bmiles@ci.tukwila.wa.us.
Sincerely,
raixfl J. Mi e
Assistant Planner
cc. File
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Brandon Miles - RE: FW: Museum of Fli Signage
From: Craig Parsons <craigp @SenecaGroup.com>
To: "'Brandon Miles "' < bmiles @ci.tukwila.wa.us>
Date: 10/19/04 2:41 PM
Subject: RE: FW: Museum of Flight Signage
Brandon,
Here are the Museum's stats for the past 12 months:
First timers run about 70 %. If we are just talking about general visitors
(not including education or special events), then the number would be about
70% of 366,000, or 256,200.
Please let me know this works for you.
Thanks,
Craig Parsons
The Seneca Real Estate Group, Inc.
1201 Third Ave, Suite 2350
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 628 -3150
(206) 808 -7866 Direct
(206) 628 -7105 Fax
(206) 355 -6911 CeI
Original Message- -
From: Brandon Miles [ mailto:bmiles @ci.tukwila.wa.us
< mailto:bmiles @ci.tukwila.wa.us> ]
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 1:09 PM
To: craigp @SenecaGroup.com
Subject: Re: FW: Museum of Flight Signage
Craig,
Do you have any data on the number of first time users that visit the MOF?
Brandon J. Miles
Assistant Planner
Department of Community Development
City of Tukwila
tel (206) 431 -3684
fax (206) 431 -3665
bmiles @ci.tukwila.wa.us
»> Craig Parsons <craigp @SenecaGroup.com> 10/11/04 04:07PM »>
Steve and Brandon,
I'm trying to get a handle on our signage approval process so that I can
inform the Museum. From whom at City of Tukwila should I be expecting to get
this information?
Shall we set up a follow -up meeting to talk strategy? Please let me know.
Thanks.
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Brandon Miles - RE: FW: Museum of Flig' Signage Page 2
Craig Parsons
The Seneca Real Estate Group, Inc.
1201 Third Ave, Suite 2350
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 628 -3150
(206) 808 -7866 Direct
(206) 628 -7105 Fax
(206) 355 -6911 Cel
- ---- Original Message
From: Craig Parsons
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 7:47 AM
To: Steve Lancaster (E -mail)
Subject: Museum of Flight Signage
Craig Parsons
The Seneca Real Estate Group, Inc.
1201 Third Ave, Suite 2350
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 628 -3150
(206) 808 -7866 Direct
(206) 628 -7105 Fax
(206) 355 -6911 CeI
Hello Steve,
I have a meeting with Bob Ormsby this afternoon and I was hoping to give him
an update on our signage progress. Could you let me know how your initial
discussions went after our meeting last Tuesday? Any next steps you could
propose would also be helpful. Thank you.
Introduction
Issue 1, Scoreboards
MEMO
TO: COW
FROM: Steve Lancaster, Director Dept. of Community Development
RE: Proposed Sign Code Changes \.^.A/
DATE: October 18, 2004
In September I briefed the Community Affairs and Parks Committee on a sign proposal
presented to the City from the soccer facility at Fort Dent Park (Starfire). Since that time,
City staff has also met with the Museum of Flight and the City of Tukwila Parks
Department regarding signage at their facilities. DCD staff has identified five issues
regarding the City's sign code.
Starfire did prepare a draft ordinance when they proposed changes to the City's Sign Code.
That draft ordinance is attached with this memo. In some of the subsections below you will
note that a brief overview of Starfire's proposal is presented followed by Staff's
recommendation.
Background
Under the existing code, scoreboards are considered signs and subject to the limitations
placed on signs under TMC Title 19. Existing regulations limit a public facility in a
residential zone to one sign (freestanding or wall) for each frontage with a maximum sign
area of 60 square feet and a maximum height of 16 feet. The existing scoreboard at Foster
High School was permitted using this code requirement. This however limits any future
signage at the stadium, such as a freestanding sign along S. 144 Street or a wall sign.
This code provision has also proven to be very limiting to the new soccer facility at Ft. Dent
Park (Starfire). The Starfire facility would actually not be permitted any type of signage
since it does not front on any public street.
The Starfire Facility is comprised of seven soccer fields, one of which is the large stadium
field and the operators of the facility would like to have a scoreboard at each field. It should
be noted that there were two existing scoreboards at the two softball fields when the City
acquired the park from King County.
Starfire's Proposal
Modify TMC 19.08.030 regarding animated signs to note that scoreboards at athletic
facilities shall not be considered animated signs.
Staff's Recommendation
Modify TMC 19.08 and provide the following definition:
Scoreboard is a visual communication device used to display the time, score, period,
quarters, innings, downs, yards to go, and any other information directly relevant to a
sporting event.
Modify TMC 19.08.030 to note that scoreboards shall not be considered animated signs.
Modify TMC 19.12.050 as follows: 1) exempt scoreboards from having to obtain a permit
2) Scoreboards must meet the illumination and brightness limitations set forth in TMC
19.12.035 3) Scoreboards will only be permitted on sports fields 4) Scoreboards must be
oriented towards the sport's field and must not be legible from the public right of way or
adjacent properties.
Issue 2, Signs (Permanent and Temporary within Public Facilities)
Background
Many public facilities tend to have smaller signs within the facility noting sponsorship of
fields, sponsorship of scoreboards, floor tiles recognizing sponsorship, and other types of
signage which would differ from other commercial businesses.
The purpose of the sign code is to establish regulations to minimize clutter and distraction
and orderly appearance of the City and the City streets. The City's sign code does not
regulate signs that are installed within buildings such as Southcenter Mall because they are
not visible from City streets or from adjacent properties.
The proposed sponsorship signs at Starfire would also not be visible from the public right of
way or from adjacent properties. The signs would be directed towards patrons that are
already on the site.
The Musuem of Flight has also proposed signage near some of their planes that are kept
outdoors. These signs are used for identification of the planes and to aid museum patrons
that are using the facility. Like Starfire, these signs are intended for patrons that are already
on the site.
Starfire's Proposal
Starfire's proposal only includes temporary signs and would require that such signs be pre -
approved by the Director of Community Development or the Parks Director.
Staff's Recommendation
Under TMC 19.12.050 clarify that non - animated signs within Public Facilities in the Public
Recreation Overlay District that are not oriented towards the public right -of -way or adjacent
properties and are not legible from the public right of way or adjacent properties are exempt
from the City's sign regulations. Signs that are placed on Park's property would require the
permission from the Park's and Recreation Director, yet a permit from the Department of
Community Development would not be required.
Issue 3, Animated Signs at Sport Facilities
The operators of the Starfire Soccer Facility have proposed using an Animated Sign on the
main field at the complex. The sign would use video displays for advertising purposes
before, during, and after soccer matches.
The sign would be placed on the main field at the complex and would be directed towards
patrons on the site. The video displays would not be intended to attract individuals who are
off -site.
TMC 19.08.030 defines an animated sign as follows, "Any sign or portion of which
physically moves, appears to flash, undulate, pulse or portray explosions, fireworks, flashes
light, or blinking or chasing lights, or which appear to move toward or away from the
viewer, to expand or contract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist, scroll, travel or otherwise portrays
movement of animation at a frequency more rapid than once every 24 hours. Signs or
portions of signs displaying a changing message content that is strictly limited to time, date,
or temperature shall not be construed to be animated."
Under this definition, the proposed video displays at Starfire would not be permitted.
Starfire's Proposal
Animated signs would be permitted under TMC 19.32.080 subject to the following
standards:
• The sign must be for a public facility where patrons attend to watch and/or
participate in a sporting or similar event.
• Only one such sign is permitted per sports field.
• Moving images only may only be shown during the sporting or other similar event
and one hour before and after the event.
• The sign must have a minimum visibility from the public streets and residential area.
• The sign is limited to 40 feet in height.
• The face of the sign may be no more than 400 square feet.
Staffs Recommendation
Amended TMC Title 19 to permit animated signs that change message more frequently than
once every twenty -four hours for public facilities located in a Public Recreation Overlay.
Such signs would be permitted subject to a Type II decision with certain limitations such as:
• The signs are only permitted at a sports stadium that has a seating capacity of 2,000
persons or greater.
• Only one sign will be permitted per field.
• The animated sign can only be used one hour before the scheduled event and one
hour after the scheduled event.
• The size of the sign will be based on an increasing scale in regards to the sign's
proximity to residential uses.
• The sign must comply with the illumination and brightness level set forth in TMC
19.12.035.
• The animated sign must face away from adjacent properties, pubic right of ways,
public trails, and water bodies. The animated sign must have minimal visibility
from adjacent properties, public right of way, and public trails.
• The sign must meet the setback requirement of TMC 19.32.070, which is a foot of
setback from all property lines for every foot in height.
• The sign shall meet the height standards of TMC 19.32.140 (D) (3). This would
permit the height of the sign to be no greater than 35 feet, but in no case shall the
animated sign be taller than the stadium where it is being used.
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Issue 4, Signs located at Public Facilities in Public Recreation Overlay Districts
Foster Golf Course is currently zoned LDR with a Public Recreation Overlay. Under TMC
19.32, the total number of signs for a public facility within a residential district is based
upon the number of street frontages that border the facility. Foster Golf Course is only
bordered by Interurban Avenue and is permitted to have only one sign. However,
surrounding commercial business on Interurban Avenue are permitted to have a total of two
signs.
Staff s Recommendation
Permit public facilities within Public Recreation zones to have two signs. The size of wall
signs shall be limited to the area restrictions in Table 1 in TMC 19.32.140 and the size of the
freestanding size shall be limited to the table in TMC 19.32.140 (D) (c).
Issue 5, Museums
It can prove very difficult for a City to incorporate all sign needs under one set of standards.
The City has distinguished that Planned Shopping Centers and Service Stations have sign
needs that differ from that of other commercial businesses. The Department of Community
Development has been approached by the Museum of Flight regarding installation of
signage that would not be permitted under the City's sign regulations. The proposed signs
would be typical of what would be found at other large museums such as the Seattle Art
Museum and the Tacoma Glass Museum.
The need for identification at the Museum of Flight is important as nearly 70 percent of
patrons of the site are first time users.
Staff's Recommendation
Provide a definition of museum under TMC 19.08. Amend TMC 19.24 to allow museums
to have two temporary event banners that do not exceed six percent of the wall area where
the sign will be placed or 500 square feet which ever is less. The event banners would not
have to meet the time limitations set forth in TMC 19.24.010.
Conclusion
The next step would be to direct staff to take the proposed sign code changes to the Planning
Commission for their review and recommendation. The Planning Commission would also
need to hold a Public Hearing in regards to the proposed changes.
Site:
Starfire
Museum of Flight
Foster Stadium
Sound Transit
Location:
6800 Ft. Deny Way
9404 E. Marginal
4242 S. 144th
7301 S. 158
Zoning:
LDR
MIC/H
LDR
RC
Surrounding Uses:
Commercial,
residence across
river
Boeing, King
County Airport
Residential
Commercial
Ownership:
City of Tukwila
King County
School District
Private, but will
eventually be
owned by Sound
Transit
Proposal:
Wants signs within
interior of fields,
such as Pepsi, etc.
Also, wants
animated signs.
Large banners,
signs in right of
way
Logo signs within
field donating
sponsorship of
stadium.
Animated
directional signs
noting when the
next bus and train
will arrive. The
sign would be
changing message
sign
Sign Code Issues:
Would exceed total
number of
permitted signs on
premises.
Animated signs
cannot change
more than once
every 24 hours.
Exceeds total
number of signs,
size and time
duration not
permitted under
temp sign.
Would exceed total
number of
permitted signs.
Animated signs are
not permitted to
change more than
once every 24
hours.
Interoffice Memo
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
TO: Steve Lancaster, Director
FROM: Minnie Dhaliwal, Senior Planner
Brandon Miles, Assistant Planner
RE: Various Signage Issues
DATE: September 30, 2004
The City has received two requests from Starfire and the Museum of Flight to display signage
that under Title 19 of the TMC would not be permitted. Additionally, the Tukwila School
District and Sound Transit may propose signage that would not be permitted under the City's
sign code.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Isime
The common denominator between all four situations is that all of these sites are or will be
owned by a public agency. The LDR zoning for both Starfire and the Stadium presents
difficulties in that the sign code is even stricter is these zoning districts. However, the Stadium
is the only site that is actually bordered by residential houses.
The Museum of Flight is the only proposal those goal is to actually draw in cars from the street.
The signage in the Stadium, Starfire, and Sound Transit would be directed towards individuals
that are on the site. They would not be directed (but may still be seen) from the public right of
way.
A strict reading of our sign code would be that signs on private property that are totally screened
from the public right of way are not regulated by the City. As noted in the sign code, the intent
of the sign code:
"To establish standards and guideline for the design, erection, and installation of signs and
other visual communication devices so that the streets of Tukwila may appear orderly and safety
may be increased by minimizing clutter and distraction (TMC 19.040.020 (1))."
The City does not regulate the placement of signs with Southcenter Mall or within the interior of
any building. It should be noted that nowhere in the sign code does it mentioned that the City
has a right to insure that such signs do not negatively impact adjacent properties
Additionally, the sign needs of Museum of Flight and Starfire differ from the sign needs of
commercial businesses. Both complexes tend to have a large number of first time and one -time
patrons.
MEMORANDUM
To: Community Affairs and Parks Committee
From: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director
Date: January 8, 2004
Re: Sign code amendments regarding signs for athletic fields.
In December the committee was briefed on the limitation of the current sign code as it applies to
large athletic facilities. The Committee had suggested to amend the sign code to address
scoreboard and other similar signs associated with the sports fields and athletic facilities. The
general consensus was that a master plan approval should be required for all signs related to such
a facility and asked staff to establish criteria for such an approval.
The committee expressed their desire to establish regulations to minimize visibility, clutter and
distraction from the public streets and residential areas. Also, the committee wanted the
regulations to control the glare and illumination associated with any signs to protect the nearby
residents.
Based on the direction provided by the committee, staff has prepared the attached ordinance for
your review. A separate section in the sign code is added to address signs for major public sports
fields and athletic facilities that establishes the process and code criteria for such facilities. The
existing illumination regulations for all other signs would apply to such facilities.
Following the review by the committee staff will incorporate any changes the committee may
suggest and schedule a public hearing with the Planning Commission.
Background
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Community Affairs and Parks Committee
From: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director
Date: December 2, 2003
Re: Sign code amendments regarding signs for athletic fields.
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
The current sign code regulations do not specifically address score board signs or other signs for
athletic fields. Starfire sports facility at Fort Dent Park is looking at installing signs for each of
the new fields. In the past we have applied sign regulations for the underlying zone to such
facilities. For example, the regulations for public facilities in the residential zones were applied
to the score board sign for Foster High School stadium, which allowed one sign for each street
frontage with a maximum area of 60 square feet and maximum height of 16 feet. At that time in
1991 a special permission permit was approved by the Planning Commission. Since then the
code was changed and special permission sign permits are approved by the Director of
Community Development. The current regulations for public facilities in residential zones are
attached to this memo. However such regulations if applied to a sports facility that includes a
number of fields are very restrictive, allowing one or two freestanding signs for the entire site.
The purpose of the sign code is to establish regulations to minimize clutter and distraction and
maintain an orderly appearance of the city and the city streets. The city's sign code does not
regulate signs that are installed inside the buildings such as the Westfeild Shoppingtown
Southcenter mall because they are not visible from the public streets and are directed towards the
users who are in the facility. The scoreboards or other signs for sports facilities such as Starfire
are similar in the sense that they would be for the people using the facility and would not be
directed towards adjoining properties or streets.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206 - 431 -3670 • Fax: 206 - 431 -3665
Policy Issues
The Committee has to decide if we need to make changes to the regulations regarding signs for
sports facilities and what process to establish for review of such signs. If the committee decides
to amend the sign code to address scoreboard and other similar signs associated with the athletic
fields and facilities, following are some issues and policy options to consider:
A. If the scoreboard signs are directed towards the fields and are not visible from the
adjoining properties or streets and have minimal or no visual impact on the adjoining
properties or streets these signs could be either:
1. Exempt from sign permit requirements; or
2. Permit may be issued to allow one freestanding sign per field with specific
regulations regarding height, size and location.
B. If the scoreboard signs are visible from adjoining properties or streets, additional
limitations may be placed on illumination, location, size and height.
C. The issue of permitting electronic and animated signs for scoreboards needs to addressed.
Based on the direction provided by the committee, staff will prepare an ordinance for review by
the Committee.
City of l uk vila Steven M Mullet, Mayor
Department of Community Development Steve Lancaster, Director
MEMORANDUM
To: Community Affairs and Parks Committee
From: Steve Lancaster, DCD Director 8
Date: September 3, 2004
Re: Sign code amendments regarding signs for athletic fields.
Background
In December 2003 and January 2004 the committee was briefed on the limitations of the current
sign code as it applies to large athletic facilities. The current sign code regulations do not
specifically address score board signs or other signs for athletic fields. The current regulations
for public facilities in residential zones are attached to this memo. However such regulations if
applied to a sports facility that includes a number of fields are very restrictive, allowing one or
two freestanding signs for the entire site. Therefore Starfire sports facility at Fort Dent Park has
requested revisions to the sign code.
The purpose of the sign code is to establish regulations to minimize clutter and distraction and
maintain an orderly appearance of the city and the city streets. The city's sign code does not
regulate signs that are installed inside the buildings such as the Westfeild Shoppingtown
Southcenter mall because they are not visible from the public streets and are directed towards the
users who are in the facility. The scoreboards or other signs for sports facilities such as Starfire
are similar in the sense that they are for the people using the facility and are not directed towards
adjoining properties or streets.
Policy Issues
Previously staff had recommended a master plan approval process by the Planning Commission
for all signs associated with such facilities. The criteria for approval included that the scoreboard
signs be directed towards the fields and are not visible from the adjoining properties or streets
with minimal or no visual impact on the adjoining properties or streets. Also, discussed were
various options such as allowing one freestanding sign per field; establishing additional
limitations on illumination, location, size and height, if the scoreboard signs were visible from
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adjoining properties or streets. Also, the issue of allowing electronic and animated signs for
scoreboards was discussed.
Since the briefing Starfire got approval for two freestanding signs, which are strictly used as
scoreboards. These signs have already been installed and the attached plan shows their location
and size. The visual impact of the two scoreboards that have been already installed is minimal
from the adjoining streets and residential areas. At this time Starfire has requested the following
amendments:
1. Temporary signs for public facilities in the residential zones to be approved by the Director
of Parks and be exempt from temporary sign code provisions.
2. Sponsorship and commercial advertising such as advertising on scoreboards, benches, on
baseball diamond outfield walls etc. be permitted as a Type 2 decision that requires approval
by the DCD Director.
3. Public facilities may be allowed information kiosks or booths that may include off - premises
advertising.
4. Scoreboards shall not be considered animated signs. However televised images on a
scoreboard shall be considered animated and such animated signs be allowed provided the
sign is for a public facility where patrons attend to watch and/or participate in a sporting or
similar event, only one such sign per sports field, moving images may only be shown during
the event and one hour before and after the event, the sign must have minimum visibility
from public streets and residential areas, the sign be limited to 40 feet in height and the face
of the sign may be no more than 400 square feet.
Next Step
If the committee decides to pursue code amendments discussed above the next step would be to
forward the proposed changes to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
Staff can then provide more specific regulations and code amendments that will accommodate
and respond to the policy direction set the Committee.
TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
19.32.060 Freestanding Signs - Proximity to
Certain Zones
No freestanding sign shall be located within 100
feet of a multiple- family or single - family zone, except
as provided in TMC 19.32.080 through TMC 19.32.130,
inclusive.
(Ord. 1274 §1(part), 1982)
19.32.070 Freestanding Signs - Setback
Any freestanding sign shall be set back from all
property lines a distance at least equal to the overall
height of the sign, except for public facility signs as
specified in TMC 19.32.080, 19.32.100, 19.32.120 and
19.32.130, and for signs allowed under the "freeway
interchange businesses" sign provisions in TMC
19.32.180. Freeway interchange business signs may
be located on the property in a location that does not
conflict with on -site vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
Freeway interchange business signs may be located
within the arca designated as the minimum • setback
requirement in its zoning classification.
(Ord. 1892 § 4, 1999; Ord. 1274 §1(part), 1982)
II - SINGLE - FAMILY ZONES
19.32.080 Home Occupation - Church, Approved
Conditional Use and Public Facility Signs
A. Home occupations may be identified by a
single, non - illuminated wall plaque of not more than 1-
1 /2 square feet.
B. Churches and approved conditional uses may
have one sign for each street upon which the property
fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon
the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall
not exceed 32 square feet; maximum height above
ground, when in setback area, shall not exceed five
feet, and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped
area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed
sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque
background. All signs in this subsection must be
approved as a Type 2 decision.
C. Public facilities may have one sign for each
street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be
located in the setback area or upon the face of the
building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed 60
square feet per face; maximum height above ground,
when in setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet;
minimum setback shall be eight feet; and base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards
and readerboards are considered signs. Illuminated
signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back-
lighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in
this subsection must be approved as a Type 2 decision.
(Ord. 1770 §74, 1996; Ord. 1617 §3(part), 1982)
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III - MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONES
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19.32.090 Where Signs Will Face Single - Family
Zones or Parks
Home occupations may be identified by a single,
non - illuminated wall plaque of not more than 1 -1/2
square feet.
(Ord. 1274 §1(part), 1982)
19.32.100 Where Signs Will Face Other Multiple -
Faniily, Commercial or Industrial Zones
A. Home occupations may be identified by a
single wall plaque not more than two square feet;
plaque may be illuminated from front.
B. Churches and approved conditional uses may
have one sign for each street upon which the property
fronts; signs shall be located in the setback area or upon
the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall
not exceed 64 square feet; maximum height above
ground, when in setback - area, shall not exceed Lai
feet, and base of sign shall be located in a landscaped
area. Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed
sources, or backlighted letters on an opaque
background. All signs in this subsection must be
approved as a Type 2 decision.
C. Public facilities may have one sign for each
street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be
located in the setback area or upon the face of the
building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed 60
square feet per face; maximum height above ground,
when in setback area, shall not exceed 16 feet;
minimum setback shall be eight feet; and base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards
and readerboards are considered signs. Illuminated
signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back-
lighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in
this subsection must be approved as a Type 2 decision.
(Ord. 1770 §75, 1996; Ord. 1274 §1 (part) 1982)
19.32.110 Multiple Family Development
Each multiple - family development may have one
sign for the purpose of naming or otherwise identifying
the project. Total area of the sign faces shall not exceed
32 square feet; maximum height above average grade,
when in setback area, shall not exceed five feet, and
base of the sign shall be located in landscaped area.
Illuminated signs shall be front - lighted from concealed
sources or back - lighted channel letters or back - lighted
cut -out letters framed by an opaque cabinet or non -
illuminated opaque sign panels.
(Ord. 1274 §1(part). 1982)
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Present: Pam Linder, Chair; Joe Duffie, Dave Fenton
Steve Lancaster, Lucy Lauterbach
Sign Code Amendments Starfire has asked the City for changes to the
sign code affecting athletic facilities in low- density residential
neighborhoods. Steve indicated he had briefed the Committee about a year
ago on a "master sign plan" program for addressing Starfire's issues, but
Starfire asked that we hold off on that approach. They have recently
proposed a new approach to signage, as described in the agenda packet.
Pam L said she was concerned about some ongoing issues relating to the
Starfire facility, and would like to see those resolved before considering any
code changes. Joe and Dave agreed with her. Steve will work with the City
Attorney and Mayor's office to determine how to proceed. No
recommendations on Sign Code Change; reschedule in the future.
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What Tukwila's current sign code allows?
In LDR zones- Recreational facilities are listed
as conditional use. For conditional uses- one
sign per street -64 sq. ft max area, 10' max
height when in setback area, illuminated signs
to use concealed light sources, Type 2 permit
required.
Public parks are listed as permitted use- one
sign per street- 60 sq.ft. per face, max ht 16
feet, 8 feet min setback, illuminated signs to
use concealed light sources, Type 2 permit
required
What are King County's nev f
rules in parks?
The Director may negotiate and enter into
advertising and naming rights for the purposes
of providing financial support for Parks & Rec.
Following are some key highlights:
• Agreement shall contain provisions -to
ensure advertising is consistent with
existing aesthetics of the particular facility.
To the extent possible agreements shall
specify that advertising signs have a
consistent look.
• Except for signs associated with lighted
scoreboards, the director shall not enter
into agreements authorizing neon signs and
light boards for outdoor areas.
• Signs in regional and ecological lands signs
shall be no larger than 2'x2'
• No spirits or tobacco advertising, director
may impose additional content restrictions.
King County Dept of Nat Resources is
implementing these broad policies by:
Allowing 4'x8' fence signs - fiberglass with one
or two colors on white background -vinyl or
screenprints only. On scoreboards front and
side panels- 3'x width of the scoreboard.
Bellevue
Schools, Golf Courses,
Noncommercial Use or Public
Service
One freestanding sign and one building mounted along each street frontage;
Building - mounted signs shall not exceed 20 feet in height or 50 sq ft in surface area.
Freestanding sign located between the building line or behind it shall not exceed five feet
in height or 25 sq ft in surface area.
Freestanding signs located at the building line or behind it shall not exceed 15 feet in
height or 35 feet in area.
Seattle
Nonresidential use (except for
public elementary or public
secondary school)
Public elementary or
secondary schools
One electric or nonilluminated double -faced identifying wall or ground sign not to
exceed 15 sq ft of area per sign face on each street frontage.
Sign kiosks permitted when the sign kiosk abuts a park or playground at least one acre in
size, or publicly owned community center and complies with Section 23.55.015.
One electric or nonilluminated double -faced identifying sign, not to exceed 30 sq ft of
area per sign face on each street frontage, provided that the signs shall be located and
landscaped so that light and glare impacts on surrounding properties are reduced and so
that any illumination is controlled by a timer set to turn off by 10 p.m.
SeaTac
Schools, community uses, any
commercial use
The maximum size allowed for internally illuminated sign should be 25 sq ft.
The background of any internally illuminated sign shall be dark with only the letters or
message if the sign illuminated.
Neon signage shall not be allowed.
Internal or external illumination shall not create glare on adjacent traffic corridors.
Monument and freestanding signs:
Setback: 5 feet from the property line
Maximum sign height: 15 feet
Max sign area 35 feet for any nonresidential use not on an arterial street.
60 square feet for any nonresidential use fronting on a minor or collector arterial street.
85 square feet for any nonresidential use fronting on a principal arterial street.
Kent
Institutional signs
One double -faced freestanding or wall identification sign is permitted for each street
frontage. The sign may have an aggregate area of one square foot for each 10 lineal feet
of street frontage. However each use is guaranteed a minimum sign area of 12 sq feet per
display face regardless of street frontage. The sign may be illuminated. Freestanding
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symbols of sculpture used as identification may be permitted with the approval of the
planning dept. Wall signs, lettering or symbols may also be approved by the planning
dept.
Gate or entrance sign:
May be permitted and may be located in public rights -of -way, if approved by the
planning dept.
Community bulletin board:
Subdivisions and residential communities may be allowed to erect a permanent structure
as a community bulletin board if approved by the building and planning directors.
Nonadvertising or nonpromotional signs may be erected by public service clubs or other
Public service signs:
nonprofit organizations. Such signs may be located in any zone upon approval by the
building and planning directors
King
Nonresidential use
One sign not exceeding 25 sq ft and not exceeding 6 feet in height is permitted
County
Tukwila
Public Facility signs (must be
One sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs shall be located in the
approved as a type 2 decision)
setback area or on the building face. Total area of signs shall not exceed 60 sq ft per face;
max height shall not exceed 16 ft; min. setback shall be 8 ft; the base of sign shall be
located in a landscaped area, Bulletin boards and readerboards are considered signs.
Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on an
opaque background.
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Top and Bottom: Signs that will not be regulated under the City Sign Code. These
signs are not legible from the public right of way, adjacent properties, or adjacent
businesses.
Top: This photo of a facility from Thurston County shows signs that would be regulated
under the City's Sign Code. While the signs are located a public facility, they are
intended to be read by people on the adjacent State Highway.
Top: Under the City's existing sign regulation, Foster Golf Course in only permitted one
sign, which they have installed. Under the proposed changes they would be permitted
one wall sign and one freestanding sign.
Top: This scoreboard at Starfire would be exempted under the proposed changes.
Top: The above scoreboard with video display would require a type If permit issued by
DCD.
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EXHIBIT DESIGN
CAMPUS PLAN
NOTES:
SIGN TYPE A
LARGE CAMPUS BANNER
13' -0" WIDE x 46' -0" TALL
ATTACHED TO BUILDING
SPACEFRAME STRUCTURE VIA
AIRCRAFT CABLE, TO REPLACE
EXISTING
SIGN TYPE B
SMALL CAMPUS BANNERS
30" WIDE x 7' -0" TALL
ATTACHED TO LIGHTPOLES
4 EXISTING LOCATIONS ON EAST
SIDE OF STREET, 2 NEW
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SPACEFRAME STRUCTURE VIA
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EXISTING
SIGN TYPE B
SMALL CAMPUS BANNERS
30" WIDE x 7' -0" TALL
ATTACHED TO LIGHTPOLES
4 EXISTING LOCATIONS ON EAST
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9404 E. MARGINAL WAY S.
TUKWILA, WA 98108
EXHIBIT DESIGN
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LARGE CAMPUS BANNER
13' -0" WIDE x 46' -0" TALL
ATTACHED TO BUILDING
SPACEFRAME STRUCTURE VIA
AIRCRAFT CABLE, TO REPLACE
EXISTING
SIGN TYPE B
SMALL CAMPUS BANNERS
30" WIDE x 7' -0" TALL
ATTACHED TO LIGHTPOLES
4 EXISTING LOCATIONS ON EAST
SIDE OF STREET, 2 NEW
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SIGN TYPE C
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client/description: Museum of Flight — Various Banners
specifications: MATCH: Orange PMS 138, Blue PMS 3005
Campus Banner
Single-Sided; trim 156"Wx552"11
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OTY. 1
OTY. 1 SET 'Airpark'
QTY .1 SET 'Air Force One'
Airpark Banners
Single-Sided; trim 36"Wx9611
Shown here C 1/2011; wale
arr. 6 SETS TOTAL
QTY 1 SET 'Boeing 737'
QT) 1 SET 'Boeing 727'
QTY. 1 SET 'Boeing 747'