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Cover page to Ordinance 2469
The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page.
Ordinance 2469 was amended or repealed by the
following ordinances.
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Ordinance No. 2469
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS.
2375 §5 AND 2303 §3 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.12.030, TO UPDATE THE SIGN
CODE TO EXPAND EXCEPTIONS TO PERMIT THE DISPLAY
OF STREET BANNERS IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tukwila recognizes that signs are an
important component of the built environment and assist in way- finding, advertising and
personal expression for Tukwila businesses, property owners and residents; and
WHEREAS, regulation of signage is needed in order to preserve and protect the
public welfare, preserve and enhance the appearance of the built environment, control
visual clutter, protect private and public property, and ensure the orderly movement of
motorized and non - motorized forms of transportation; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2010, the Tukwila City Council adopted a new,
comprehensive Sign Code for the City of Tukwila, which is codified in Title 19 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to use street banners to promote events and
activities in the City that will draw tourists from outside of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 19.12.030 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2375 §5 and 2303
§3 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 19.12.030, "Exceptions
— Sign Permits Not Required," are hereby amended to read as follows:
19.12.030 Exceptions — Sign Permits Not Required
The following shall not require issuance of permits by the City. The exception is only
from the need to obtain a permit and shall not be construed as relief from compliance
with other requirements of this title. The provisions of this section shall be narrowly
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construed so as to effectuate the purposes of this title, as enumerated in TMC Section
19.04.020.
1. Repainting of an existing sign when there is no other alteration. This
exception shall not be interpreted to allow the changing of copy or face changes on an
existing sign.
2. Refacing, panel change or copy change on existing conforming, monument
signs that have valid Tukwila sign permits as permitted by TMC Sections 19.20.030
(13)(7), 19.20.040 (6), or 19.32.075.
3. Temporary signs and decorations customary for holidays, such as
Independence Day and Thanksgiving, erected on private property. Signs may only
contain non - commercial speech.
4. Temporary window signs, subject to the limitations of TMC Section
19.24.080.
5. Traffic signs and /or markings installed by the City of Tukwila, King County
or Washington State Department of Transportation for the purpose of regulating,
warning or directing traffic. Signs may be installed within the right -of -way or on private
property, with the permission of the property owner. All signs installed under this
exception shall meet the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
for Streets and Highways, current edition, published by the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
6. Signs typically installed on utilities and wireless communication facilities
denoting danger or other safety information, including emergency contact information.
7. Political campaign signs, subject to the limitations of TMC Section
19.24.090.
8. Temporary signs installed at City parks. All signs shall be approved by the
Tukwila Director of Parks and Recreation and shall meet the requirements of this code.
9. Land use notice boards per TMC Section 18.104.110.
10. Text or graphics on umbrellas located in outdoor seating or plaza areas.
11. Up to four directional signs per premises where there is a need to direct
vehicular traffic. Freestanding signs may be up to three feet in height and two square
feet per face or a total of four square feet for all faces. Flush- mounted building signs
may be up to three square feet in size.
12. The following exceptions are specific to properties developed with
residential uses in residential zones:
a. Each residential property shall be permitted one 1.5- square -foot,
building- mounted plaque; and
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b. Each residential property shall be permitted one 6-square-foot banner
or rigid sign that is temporary in nature; and
c. Temporary incidental signs may be displayed with no restrictions from
sunset on a Friday (or the day preceding a designated holiday) until sunset on the
following Sunday (or the Monday following a Sunday if the Monday is a designated
holiday). No individual sign may exceed six square feet in size. It is intended that this
subsection shall apply to garage sale and real estate "open house" signs, however
content of the sign is not restricted.
13. Display of up to three flags, each on individual flag poles, per premise.
Content of the flags is not regulated.
14. Banners within the City's right-of-way, located on City-owned light poles,
City-owned street light signal poles, or hanging above the right-of-way when approved
by the Director of Public Works or designee.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be
published 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 F THE CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this a Aic day of Y-fN a•cl .12015.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
ChristrO'Flaherfy, M&C, City Clerk Ji aggerto V106r
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: /_�
Passed by the City Council: 11
Published:
Effective Date:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Ordinance Number:-
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2469 -2470.
On March 2, 2015 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2469: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2375 §5 AND 2303 §3
(PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.12.030, TO
UPDATE THE SIGN CODE TO EXPAND EXCEPTIONS TO PERMIT THE DISPLAY
OF STREET BANNERS IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2470: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1995 §1
(PART), AS DELINEATED IN ATTACHMENT A TO ORDINANCE NO. 1995 AND
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.12.030, REGARDING
PAYMENT FOR STREET FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: March 5, 2015