HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit S11-065 - SMILES @ SOUTHCENTER - POLE SIGNSMILES @ SOUTHCENTER
15425 53RD AVE S
S11-065
1 POLE SIGN
City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
July 28, 2011
Ms. Doreen Roseto
Smiles@Southcenter
15425 53rd Ave South
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Smiles@Southcenter Sign Permit (S11-065)
Correction Letter # 1
Dear Ms. Roseto:
On June 21, 2011 the City of Tukwila received your sign permit application to reface the existing pylon
sign at15425 53rd Ave South. On June 24, 2011, the City of Tukwila mailed you a Notice of Incomplete
application because certain required documentation and information was not provided to the City as part
of the application material. The additional information was subsequently provided to the City.
Based on the information provided to the City, the application does not meet code. The existing pylon
sign on the property does not comply with the provisions of the City sign code found in Title 19 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC). Specifically, the freestanding sign is too tall and the sign area is too
large based on the requirements found in TMC 19.20.040. The specific development standards for a
freestanding signs are based on the total amount of linear frontage along public or private streets.
According to the information you provided to the City, the property where the sign would be located has a
total of 425 linear feet of frontage on two public streets (285 feet on Southcenter Blvd and 140 feet on
53rd Ave South). Under TMC 19.20.040 Table 1, the property would be permitted to have a monument
sign with the specific development standards as follows:
Allowable Sign
Message Area
Total Allowable Sign
Size
Maximum Height
Number of Signs.
50 square feet per
side/100 square feet
total.
70 square feet per side
7 feet
One
The City does allow some non -conforming signs to be refaced and have copy changes. TMC 19.36.020
(C) allows non -conforming freestanding signs that complied with the City previous sign code to be
refaced and have copy changes until August 25, 2020. To be covered under the grace period found in
TMC 19.36.020 (C) it must be demonstrated that the sign complied with the provisions of the City's old
sign code.
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone 206-431-3670 • Fax 206-431-3665
Based on the information provided to the City, it appears that the pylon sign did not comply with the
provisions of the old sign code. Under the old sign code, a freestanding sign could not be taller than the
building where the sign was located. The building on the site is 15 feet tall and the sign is 36 feet tall.
Additionally, the old sign code allowed for a maximum sign area of 100 square feet per face. Your
application shows that the existing sign area is 136 square feet.
The City has researched the permit history of the current freestanding sign on the property. As part of our
research the City found a draft Agreement between Qestar Development Corporation and the City of
Tukwila (hereinafter "Draft Agreement"). A copy of the draft agreement is enclosed. The draft
agreement appears to have addressed placement of the existing pylon sign on the property. However, the
City has been unable to locate a fully executed copy of the agreement. If indeed the draft agreement was
signed, the agreement may allow for the sign to be refaced as proposed. If you have a copy of this
agreement, please provide it to the City so that we can consider it as we review your sign permit
application. If a signed copy is not provided, the City will assume that the agreement was draft only and
never fully executed.
Your next step will be to either 1) resubmit an updated design for the freestanding sign that complies with
TMC 19.20 or 2) to provide a fully executed copy of the agreement between Qestar Development and the
City of Tukwila for our review. Per TMC 19.12.100 1 b. the City may cancel an application due to
inactivity if a resubmittal is not received within 90 days.
If you have any questions, please call me at (206) 431-3684 or send an email to
Brandon.Milesa,Tukwilawa.gov.
Sincerely,
Ldoi(!,Ii1es
Senior Planner
cc. File (S 11-065)
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18.27.090 Exemptions. The regis In provisions of this chapter do not apply tt
1. An authorized representative of the United States
government, the state of Washington, or any incorporated
city, town, county, township, irrigation district, reclamation
district, or other municipal or political corporation or
subdivision of this state;
2. Officers of a court when they are acting within the scope
of their office;
3. Public utilities operating under the regulations of the
utilities and transportation commission in construction,
maintenance, or development work incidental to their own
business;
4. Any construction, repair, or operation incidental to the
discovering or producing of petroleum or gas, or the
drilling, testing, abandoning, or other operation of any
petroleum or gas well or any surface or underground mine
or mineral deposit when performed by an owner or lessee;
5. The sale of any finished products, materials, or articles of
merchandise that are not fabricated into and do not become
a part of a structure under the common law of fixtures;
6. Any construction, alteration, improvement, or repair of
personal property performed by the registered or legal
owner, or by a mobile/manufactured home retail dealer or
manufacturer licensed under chapter 46.7o RCW who shall
warranty service and repairs under chapter 46.7o RCW;
7. Any construction, alteration, improvement, or repair
carried on within the limits and boundaries of any site or
, reservation under the legal jurisdiction of the federal
government;
......... j 8. Any person who only furnished materials, supplies, or
equipment without fabricating them into, or consuming
them in the performance of, the work of the contractor;
9. Any work or operation on one undertaking or project by
one or more contracts, the aggregate contract price of
which for labor and materials and all other items is less
than five hundred dollars, such work or operations being
considered as of a casual, minor, or inconsequential nature.
The exemption prescribed in this subsection does not apply
in any instance wherein the work or construction is only a
part of a larger or major operation, whether undertaken by
the same or a different contractor, or in which a division of
the operation is made into contracts of amounts less than
five hundred dollars for the purpose of evasion of this
chapter or otherwise. The exemption prescribed in this
subsection does not apply to a person who advertises or
puts out any sign or card or other device which might
indicate to the public that he or she is a contractor, or that
he or she is qualified to engage in the business of
contractor;
10. Any construction or operation incidental to the
construction and repair of irrigation and drainage ditches
of regularly constituted irrigation districts or reclamation
districts; or to farming, dairying, agriculture, viticulture,
horticulture, or stock or poultry raising; or to clearing or
other work upon land in rural districts for fire prevention
purposes; except when any of the above work is performed
by a registered contractor;
11. An owner* who contracts for a project with a registered
contractor, except that this exemption shall not deprive the
owner of the protections of this chapter against registered
and unregistered contractors. The exemption prescribed in
this subsection does not apply to a person who performs
the activities of a contractor for the purpose of leasing or
selling improved property he or she has owned for less than
twelve months;
12.* Any person working on his or her own property,
whether occupied by him or her or not, and any person
working on his or her personal residence, whether owned
by him or her or not but this exemption shall not apply to
any person who performs the activities of a contractor on
his or her own property for the purpose of selling,
demolishing, or leasing the property;
13. An owner* who performs maintenance, repair, and
alteration work in or upon his or her own properties, or
who uses his or her own employees to do such work;
14. A licensed architect or civil or professional engineer
acting solely in his or her professional capacity, an
electrician certified under the laws of the state of
Washington, or a plumber certified under the laws of the
state of Washington or licensed by a political subdivision of
the state of Washington while operating within the
boundaries of such political subdivision. The exemption
provided in this subsection is applicable only when the
person certified is operating within the scope of his or her
certification;
15. Any person who engages in the activities herein
regulated as an employee of a registered contractor with
wages as his or her sole compensation or as an employee
with wages as his or her sole compensation;
16. Contractors on highway projects who have been
prequalified as required by RCW 47.28.070, with the
department of transportation to perform highway
construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work;
17. A mobile/manufactured home dealer or manufacturer
who subcontracts the installation, set-up, or repair work to
actively registered contractors. This exemption only applies
to the installation, set-up, or repair of the
mobile/manufactured homes that were manufactured or
sold by the mobile/manufactured home dealer or
manufacturer;
18. An entity who holds a valid electrical contractor's
license under chapter 19.28 RCW that employs a certified
journeyman electrician, a certified reside ti
electrician, or an
requirements of apter 19.28 RCW to pez form plumbin
work that is incid • tally, directly, and -immediately
appropriate to the 'ke-in-kind replacement of a househ
appliance or othe mall household utilization equipmen
that requires limited electric power and limited waste
and/or water conniectia4c4a.lectriealler
supervised by a certified electrician while performing
plumbing work.
• Per Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, lessee has been
interpreted to be equivalent to owner for the purpose of these exemptions.
CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
630o Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-367o FAX (206) 431-3665
E-mail: tukplanOci.tukwila.wa.us
Permit Center/Building Division
206 431-367o
Public Works Department
206 433-0179
Planning Division
206 431-367o
AFFIDAVIT IN LIEU OF CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
ss.
COUNTY OF KING
(06.-we.AA_ „cd,
[please print name]
, states as follows:
PERMIT NO:
1. I have made application for a permit from the City of Tukwila, Washington.
2. I understand that state law requires that all building construction contractors be registered with the
State of Washington. The exceptions to this requirement are stated under Section 18.27.090 of the
Revised Code of Washington, a copy of which is printed on the reverse side of this Affidavit. I have
read or am familiar with RCW 18.27.090.
3. I understand that prior to issuance of a permit for work which is to be done by any contractor, the
City of Tukwila must verify either that the contractor is registered by the State of Washington, or that
one of the exemptions stated under RCW 18.27.090 applies.
4. In order to provide verification to the City of Tukwila of my compliance with this requirement, I
hereby attest that after reading the exemptions from the registration requirement of RCW 18.27.090,
I consider the work authorized under this permit to be exempt under number i' , and will therefore
not be performed by a registered contractor.
5. I understand that the licensing provision of RCW 19.28.161 through 19.28.271 shall not apply to
persons making electrical installations on their own property or to regularly employed employees
working on the premises of their employer. The proposed electrical work is not for the construction
of a new building for rent, sale or lease.
I understand that I may be waiving certain rights that I might otherwise have under state law in any decision
to engage an unregistered contractor to perform con,work.
Notary Public
State of Washington
NANCY Y WU
My Appointment Expires Feb 14, 2015
Owner/Owner's
ent*
Signed and sworn to before me this
`— day of .3ULf`t , 20 1
NOT AR'l UBLIC in and for the State of Washington
Residing at IUlf'WVACk---- County
Name as commissioned: I a n
My commission expires: \W
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Department of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
June 24, 2011
Smiles@Southcenter
Doreen Roseto
15425 53`d Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Smiles@Southcenter Sign Permit (S11-065)
Dear Ms. Roseto:
Your application to reface and existing freestanding sign located at 15425 53`d Ave South has been
found to be incomplete. In order to be a complete application, the following must be submitted to
the permit center:
a. Please provided the information in the areas highlighted on the permit application;
b. Three copies of a dimensioned and scaled site plan showing property lines, streets,
buildings and parking areas; the location of all existing freestanding signs on the
premises and proposed location for any new freestanding signs(s);
c. Method of Illumination, if proposed;
d. One copy of a Valid Washington State Contractor's license or owner's affidavit
(enclosed);
Upon receipt of these items, the City will re -review them for completeness and will mail you
written notification of completeness or incompleteness within 14 days. The sign permit application
will expire 90 days from the date of this Notice if the requested information is not provided to the
City (TMC 19.12.060).
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06/24/2011 3:49:00 PM
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Suite #100 • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-431-3670 • Fax: 206-431-3665
If you have any questions with this matter you may call me at (206) 431-3684 or send an email to
Brandon.Miles(a,Tukwilawa.gov.
ere
randon J. Miles
Senior Planner
cc. File (S 11-065)
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06/24/2011 3:49:00 PM
June 21, 2011
City of Tukwila
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
We are submitting a permit application to update the existing pylon sign located at 15425 53rd
Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188.
The update would include the following:
1. Update to electrical for sign
2. Repaint steel frame of sign
3. Re -organize panels to follow covenants
Parcel A (Vacant)
Parcel B (Smiles@Southcenter)
Parcel C (Pacific Engineering)
Parcel C (Strout)
Parcel B (Vacant)
Parcel A (Vacant)
4. Vacant panel spaces will be covered with a decorative blank panel.
5. Maximum panel face for each panel is 96" x 34"
6. Qestar Commercial Center Panel would most likely be removed.
The existing pylon sign is estimated to stand 36 feet tall. The panels would take up the upper
17 feet of it. See attached drawing.
Thank you,
C-OLti/ (ZA--
Doreen Roseto
R&N Real Estate
15425 52rd Ave S
Tukwila, WA 98188
206-575-9150
June 13, 2011
Pacific Engineering Design LLC
Greg and Joann Diener
15445 53rd Ave South
Tukwila, WA 98188
RE: Pylon Sign at 15425 53rd Ave South
Dear Greg and Joann,
crrY OE FC TUKWILA
.ice
IJUN 16.2011
PERMIT C P4117i
We are following up on our previous letter to you dated April 27, 2011 regarding the shared
pylon sign on our property. We spoke with Brandon Miles from the City of Tukwila a couple of
weeks ago regarding an unsigned document that he located referencing our properties and
signage. He asked that we review our files for a signed copy and stated he had provided you
with the same copy. To the best of our knowledge, no signed copy has been found. Please let
us know if you have located one.
We recognize that you are interested in retaining the existing sign as it is and we feel you have
been given ample time to prove your case to the city. We've heard a lot of talk about what you
are going to do, but the action has not followed. If we have not heard from you directly with
definitive action plans by June 24, 2011 we will proceed with the removal of the sign per the
City of Tukwila's request. (Please note that debating the sign code with the city is not a
definitive plan, legal action against the city is.)
Please understand that we have been without permanent signage for over two and a half years
and just as you wish to announce your business with street visible signage, so do we.
Regards,
Doreen M. Roseto, DDS Thuy L. Nguyen, DDS
CC: Roland Jankelson
Brandon Miles, Senior Planner, City of Tukwila
AGREEMENT RUNNING WITH THE LAND
THIS AGREEMENT is made this
day of
1980 between CITY OF TUKWILA, a municipal corporation, herein
"Tukwila," and QESTAR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a Washington cor-
poration, herein "Qestar."
WHEREAS, Qestar is the owner of certain real property
located in the city of Tukwila and legally described in the
attached Exhibit 1 incorporated herein by this reference (the
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, Qestar has applied to Tukwila for a sign permit;
said application being dated July 30, 1980, by S & S Sign Company;
and
WHEREAS,"Tukwila, by letter dated August 12, 1980, denied
said permit, which denial was appealed by Qestar to the City of
Tukwila Board of Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, -after public hearing on September 4, 1980, Said
City of. Tukwila Board of Adjustment voted to approve Qestar's
sign permit application upon the satisfaction of certain require-
ments, one of which is the execution and recording of this Agree-
ment Running With the Land;
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERTION OF THE PREMISES and mutual
covenants herein contained the parties.agree as follows:
1. Project Sign. Qestar may build and erect a project
sign as defined in Tukwila City Code 19.28.010(G) in accordance
with its application dated July 30, 1980, and the Decision letter
from the City of Tukwila Board of Adjustment dated September
1980. Said project sign is to be erected on Parcel B of the
Property (Exhibit 1).
2. Covenan lot To Erect Additional F -Standing Signs.
Inconsideration of the granting of the permit to erect the
Project Sign on Parcel B as described above, Qestar, its succes-
sors, assigns and grantees hereby covenants and agrees not to
place, construct or erect, or apply for a permit to place, con-
struct or erect a free-standing or pylon type sign on Parcels A
and C of the Property in accordance with City of Tukwila Code
19.32.140(A).
3. Covenant to Run With the Land. The covenant herein
contained imposing the restriction regarding the erection of
additional free-standing signs on the Property is intended by
Tukwila and Qestar to. run with the land and bind the owners and
occupants of the Property forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement Running With The Land as of the date above first
written.
CITY OF TUKWILA, a municipal
corporation
By
, Mayor
QESTAR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
a Washington corporation
By
George Kropinski, President
r
STATE OF WASHING•J.„N
COUNTY OF KING
ss.
On this day of September, 1980, before me, the under -
.signed, _a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, drily
.commissioned and sworn, personally appeared
, to me known to be the Mayor of the City
of Tukwila, the municipal corporation that executed the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free
and voluntary act and deed of said corporation, for the uses and
purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that is
authorized to execute the said instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and
- year first above written.
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
ss.
COUNTY OF KING
On this day of- September, 1980, before me, the under-
signed, a Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly
commissioned and sworn, personally appeared.GEORGE KROPINSKI, to
me known to be the President of Qestar Development Corporation,
the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and ack-
nowledged the said instrument to'be the free and voluntary act
and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that he is authorized to execute the
said instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and
year first above written.
Notary Public in and for the State of
Washington, residing at
PARCEL C
Lot 2 of City of Tukwila Short Plat Number 78-29-SS,
recorded under King County Recording Number 7910170915, said
Short Plat being described as follows:
That portion of Lot 3 of Brookvale Garden Tracts according
to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, page 47
1/2, in King County, Washington, described as follows:
Commencing at the west quarter corner of Section 23,
Township 23 North, Range 4 East, W.M.;
thence south 0°42'00" west, a distance of 662.00 feet to the
true point of beginning; •
thence continuing south 0°42'.00" west, -a distance of 66.00
feet;
thence south 88°12'00" east, a distance of 15.00 feet;
thence south 0°42'00" west, a distance of 265.00 feet;
thence south 88°12'00" east, a distance of 627.00 feet;
thence north 0°42'00" east, a distance of 184.20 feet;
thence north 88°12'00" west, a distance of 300.00 feet;
thence north 0°42'00" east, a distance of 146.80 feet;
thence north 88°12'00" west, a distance of 342.00 feet to
the true point of beginning. Less portion for street
recorded under Recording Number 7810160658.
PARCEL A
Lot l of City of Tukwila Short Plat Number 78-29-SS,
recorded under King County Recording Number 7910170915, said
Short Plat beingdescribed as follows:
That portion of Lot 3 of Brookvale Garden Tracts according
to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10 of Plats, page
47-1/2, in King County, Washington, described as follows:
Commencing at the west quarter corner of Section 23,
Township 23 North, Range 4 East, W.M.;
thence south 0°42'00" west, a distance of 662.00 feet to the
true point of beginning;
thence continuing south 0°42100" west, a distance of 66.00
feet;
thence south 88°12'00" east, a distance of 15.00 feet;
thence south 0°42'00" west, a distance of 265.00 feet;
thence south 88°12'00" east, a distance of 627.00 feet;
thence north 0°42'00" east, a distance of 184.20 feet;
thence north 88°12'00" west, a distance of 300.00 feet;
thence north 0°42'00" east, a distance of 146.80 feet;
thence north 88°12'00" west, a distance of 342.00 feet to
the true point of beginning.
LESS portion for street recorded under Recording Number
7810160658.
PARCEL B
That portion of the east 300 feet of Lot 3, Brookvale Garden
Tracts, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 10
of Plats, poage 47, in King County, Washington, lying north
of the following described line:
Commencing at the west quarter corner of Section 23,
Township 23 North, Range 4 East, W.M., in King County,
Washington;
thence south 0°42'00" west a distance of 993.00 feet;
thence south 88°12'00" east a distance of 642.00 feet;
thence north 0°42'00" east a distance of 184.20 feet to the
true point of beginning of said line;
thence north 88°12'00" west a distance of 300 feet and the
terminus of said line;
EXCEPT that portion for street recorded. under Recording
Number 7908010989.
CITY OF TUKWILA
Department of Community Development
6300 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98188
Telephone: (206) 431-3670 FAX (206) 431-3665
E-mail: tukplanAci.tukwi1a.wa.us
PERMANENT
FREESTANDING
SIGNS
PERMANENT SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION
FOR STAFF USE ONLY Permits Plus Type: P-SIFREE
Planner:
File Number.
Needs Electrical: Yes/No
Associated File Numbers:
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Business Name Address of Sign Phone
Applicant/Contact Address, City, State, Zip
Phone
Contractor Address, City, State, Zip Phone
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the information contained in this application and the materials furnished to the City by me are true. I
understand that if I provide incorrect information on this application or submit plans that are not correct, it could delay issuance
of a permit or, if the permit has beepJssue4 be cause for pity to yyvg the sign permit.
C-a-t-l(
Date:
Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent
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Email
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CHECKLIST
o Completed and signed application (this form).
o Three copies of a dimensioned and scaled site plan
showing property lines, streets, buildings and
parking areas; the location of all existing
freestanding signs on the premise and proposed
location for any new freestanding sign(s).
O Method of illumination, if proposed.
O Scaled and dimensioned footing designs and height
calculations. Footing designs are not required for
reface or copy changes to an existing freestanding
sign, provided there is no change in the sign
height, area or location.
O Structural calculations if the sign has an area
greater than 50 square feet and/or is taller than 15
feet. This requirement may be waived for certain
refaces or copy changes to existing freestanding
signs.
O Application fee listed in current fee schedule.
O One copy of a valid Washington State Contractor's
license or owner's affidavit.
o Tukwila business license number for the sign
contractor, if applicable:
TOTAL NUMBER OF SIGNS
Total number of signs included in this application:
Section 1
Section 3
Section 2
Section 4
General Information about Property
Total Length of Street Frontage Along All Streets:
Does the site front on more than one street, but have
less than 800 feet of linear frontage, combined on
both streets?
Is the site use a multi family or institutional use in a
residential zone (LDR, MDR, or HDR)?
RECEIVED
JUN 212aril
a
Freestanding Sign \W/orksheet
A sign permit is required for the installation of a new freestanding sign. In most circumstances the City only allows new
freestanding signs to be monument style signs. Certain large premises that have gone through the Master Sign Program are
eligible for grand monument signs. Information on installing a new freestanding sign is found in SECTION 1 of this
application. Information on installing new grand monument signs can be found in SECTION 2 of this application.
A sign permit is also required for any proposed reface or copy change to an existing freestanding sign in the City. In some
cases a reface or copy change of an existing freestanding sign requires that the sign be removed. Information on completing a
reface or doing a copy change to an existing freestanding sign can be found under SECTION 3 of this application.
Section 1- Nex\ Freestanding Signs
Freestanding Signs in Commercial/Industrial Zones
Each premise is permitted to have one freestanding -monument style sign. Additional monument signs are permitted based on
the total amount of linear street frontage along the premise. Table 1 below outlines the development standards and total number
of signs permitted for most premises.
Total
ROW of
Premise
Allowable Sign
Message Areal
Total Allowable
Sign Size
Maximum
Height
Number of Signs
Less than
400 feet
36 square feet per
side/72 square feet total
54 square feet per
side/108 square feet
total
6 feet
One
400-599
feet
50 square feet per
side/100 square feet
total
70 square feet per
side/140 square feet
total
7 feet
One
600-799
feet
60 square feet per
side/120 square feet
total
80 square feet per
side/160 square feet
total
7 feet
One
800-999
feet
66 square feet per
side/132 square feet
total
88 square feet per
side/176 square feet
total
8 feet
Two
1,000 feet
and over
72 square feet per
side/144 square feet
total
96 square feet per
side/192 square feet
total
8 feet
One for every 400 feet of
linear street frontage.
Corner Properties
Some corner properties may qualify for more than one monument sign, even if they have a limited amount of street frontage. A
property that borders on more than one public street, but has less than 800 total feet of linear frontage, is permitted to have one
monument sign per street if the following criteria are met:
1. The property has a least 200 feet of frontage on each public street where a sign will be placed;
2. Each public street provides direct access to the property; and
3. For each separate street frontage Table 1 listed above shall be used to determine the design standards for any proposed
monument sign.
General Requirements for Monument Signs in Commercial and Industrial Zones
1. Setback. All monument signs shall be placed at a minimum of five feet from all property lines; however no sign taller
than three feet shall be placed within the sight distance triangle, unless it can be demonstrated the sign will not pose a
safety risk by reducing visibility for motorists turning out into traffic.
2. Maximum Width. The maximum width permitted for any new monument sign is 15 feet,
3. Address Requirement. All new freestanding signs shall have the address number or address range of the premise
listed on the structure. The address shall not be counted toward the allowable sign message area limit. Address
numbers must be plainly legible and visible from the street fronting the property. The address numbers must contrast
with the sign background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a
minimum of four inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1.5 inches.
The allowable message area is either the face pane of the sign, or for channel letters or signs painted on seating or retaining walls, that portion of the sign devoted to
the actual message , logo, or business name.
2 Total size is the entire area of the sign, including the support structure.
Table 1, Monument Sign Details, Commercial/Industrial Zones
Monument
Sign 1
Monument
Sign 2
Monument
Sign 3
Monument
Sign 4
Monument
Sign 5
Monument
Sign 6
Name of Street
on which sign
will be placed?
Total Sign
message area
per face.
Total Sign
message area
per sign.
Total Sign Size
per face
Total Sign Size
per sign.
Width of Sign
Sign Height
(feet -inches)
Distance from
closest edge of
sign to
property lines
(in feet)
Freestanding Signs in Residential Zones
Institutional uses and multi -family complexes are allowed to have one monument sign for each public street that provides
access to the premises. The following are the specific development standards that apply to the installation of monument signs in
residential zones:
1. The area of the monument sign is limited to 30 square feet per sign face and a total of 60 square feet for all sides;
2. The sign may be up to five feet tall;
3. Maximum width of the sign shall not exceed 15 feet;
4. Location of the sign shall not interfere with sight distance of vehicles pulling in and out of the premises;
5. The sign must be located in a landscaped area. Having the sign stand-alone in a parking lot is not permitted; and
6. The sign may only use indirect lighting methods except for dynamic displays. The lighting must have no spill -over
impact on adjacent properties.
Dynamic Signs in Residential Zones
In order to foster civic community outreach and communication, the City permits limited use of dynamic signs within
residential zones. One permitted monument sign per premise, as outlined above, may contain a dynamic feature. The following
are the specific development standards applicable to the installation of dynamic signs within residential zones:
1. The image of the sign may not change more frequency than once every ten seconds;
2. The image must appear and disappear as one image. The image may not appear to flash, undulate, pulse or portray
explosions, fireworks, flashes of light, or blinking or chasing lights, or appear to move toward or away from the viewer,
expand, contract, bounce, rotate, spin, twist, scroll, travel or otherwise portray movement.
3. Illumination of the dynamic sign is limited to the hours of 7AM to IOPM.
4. All signs shall have installed ambient light monitors, and shall at all times allow such monitors to automatically adjust
the brightness level of the electronic sign based on ambient light conditions. Maximum brightness levels for electronic
signs shall not exceed 3-foot candle above ambient light conditions, measured 100 feet from the face.
Tabe2, Monument Sign Details, Residential Zones
Monument
Sign 1
Monument
Sign 2
Monument
Sign 3
Monument
Sign 4
Name of Street
in which sign
will be placed
along?
Total Area of
Sign.
Sign Height
(feet -inches)
Width of Sign.
Will the sign
have a
Dynamic
Display?
Section 2- Grand Monument Sins
Premises that have an approved Master Sign Program are eligible to install two grand monument signs. A grand monument
sign takes the place of one of the monument signs permitted in section 1 of this application. The design of the grand monument
sign shall have an architectural treatment that is consistent with the design of the building or buildings on premise in which the
sign will be located.
Before you fill out this section you should first see if the premise you are applying for has an approved Master Sign Program. If
not, your first step is to submit a master sign permit application. The City will not issue a permit for a grand monument sign
until the Master Sign Program is approved by the City.
Table 3. Grand Monument Sign Details
Grand
Monument
Sign 1
Grand
Monument
Sign 2
Reserved for ,
Staff Use
For more detail see TMC 19.32.060
(B)(2).
Street in which
sign will be
placed along?
Each grand monument sign would
substitute for one monument sign
permitted in Table 1 listed above.
Maximum of two grand monument signs
per premise.
Total Sign
Area per face.
Sign message area may be increased up to
100 square feet per side, 200 square feet
total. For sites over 85 acres, the sign
message area may be increased up to 500
square feet per side, 1000 square feet
total.
Total sign area
i per sign.
Total Sign Size
per face
No limitation on total structure size.
Total sign size
per sign.
Sign Height
(feet -inches)
Height of the sign structure may not
exceed the height of the tallest building on
the premises, except for sites over 85
acres, the height may exceed the tallest
building but shall not exceed 115 feet.
Height of
Tallest
Structure on
the premise
where the
grand
monument sign
will be
located?
Distance from
closet edge of
sign to
property lines
(in feet)
The sign must be setback from the side
and rear property lines of the premise a
distance equal to the height increase
requested or five feet, whichever is
greater. The minimum front setback is
the smaller of the front yard required in
the zoning district or the height increase
requested.
Section 3- Reface and Co w Chantte of Existinv, Freestandini2 Signs
When the current sign code became effective on August 24, 2010, the City strived to create a sign code that would reduce the
impact to property owners and businesses that had existing freestanding signs on their property. The city permits refaces and
copy changes to existing freestanding signs under several different scenarios:
1. A freestanding sign that conforms to the current sign code is permitted refaces and copy changes with a permit.
2. A freestanding sign that is not considered a freeway interchange sign, which was legally installed under the previous
sign code but does not meet the current Sign Code, is permitted to have refaces and copy changes for up to TEN years
from the effective date of the City's Sign Code (8/24/10). A permit is required for any reface or copy change. Please
note, modifying the sign height, increasing the sign area, or relocating the sign is not permitted without bringing the
sign into full conformance with the City's Sign Code. At the end of the ten year period the sign may remain as -is
indefinitely, however additional refaces or copy changes will require that the sign be brought into conformance with
the Sign Code.
3. A freestanding sign that is considered a freeway interchange sign and was legally installed under the previous sign
code is permitted to have refaces and copy changes for up to FIVE years from the effective date of the City's Sign
Code (8/24/10). A permit is required for any reface or copy change. Please note, modifying the sign height,
increasing the sign area, or relocating the sign is not permitted. At the end of the five year period the sign may remain
as -is indefinitely, however any changes to the face or structure of the sign will require that the sign be removed.
4. Freestanding signs that did not comply with the City's previous sign code, for example those that were installed while
an area was in King County, are not permitted to have any changes to the face or structure of the sign without bringing
the sign into conformance with the Sign Code.
Staff can help you research previous permit history to determine if your existing freestanding sign was installed under the
provisions of the City's previous Sign Code.
You will note that under Section 1 of this sign permit application additional signs are allowed for premises with over 800 feet of
linear street frontage or for corner properties. Even if your property qualifies for this additional signage under Section 1 you
will not be able to install it until any existing non -conforming sign(s) are removed (TMC 19.36.070).
Table 4, Existing Freestanding Sign Details
Existing
Freestanding
Sign 1
Existing
Freestanding
Sign 2
Notes:
Date of last sign
permit issued by the
City for sign that is
being modified:
7
,
Existing Sign Area:
I LL�ei;1
Proposed Sign Area:
( 5-1
Sign Height (feet-
inches):
34 t/'
Distance from closet
edge of sign to
property lines (in
feet):
/NSPECTIOA'S
A final inspection of the sign is required for all signs when installation is complete. The applicant or installer is required to
schedule the final Sign inspection through the City's Inspection line at (206)431-2451. The 4-digit inspection code needed for
scheduling the final Sign inspection is 1510. The applicant or installer does not need to be present for the final Sign inspection.
It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain the electrical permit and inspections from the City of Tukwila Permit Center at
(206) 431-3670. The electrical inspector will need access to complete the Electrical portion of the inspection.
GENERAL
The issuance of some signage within the City may require a permit from the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT). It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain all required permits from the appropriate govemment agency. For
information on permits that may be required from WSDOT call (360) 705-7296.
The issuance of a sign permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions
of this code or of any other ordinance of the City. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other
data shall not prevent the Director from requiring correction of errors in the construction documents and other data (TMC
19.12.020 (C)).
Pursuant to TMC 19.12.0150, sign permits shall be valid for 180 days from the date of issuance of the sign permit. The
Director may approve one extension of up to 30 days if a written request is submitted to the City BEFORE expiration of the
180 day period.
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