HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2020-07-20 Item 4E - COVID-19 - Temporary Outdoor Seating and Signage Allowance for Businesses (Expires on 1/10/2021)COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
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4.E.
STAFF SPONSOR: MINNIE DHALIWAL
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 07/13/20
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Temporary policy regarding outdoor seating and temporary signage during the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
CATEGORY ® Discussion
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR ® DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ TS ❑ Pcj�°R ❑ Police ❑ Pik
SPONSOR'S Affirm the interim policy regarding outdoor seating and temporary signage for businesses
SLTM IARY in response to COVID-19.
REVIE','ED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure ❑ CommunitySvs/Safety- ❑ Finance Com ® Planning/Economic Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 07/06/20 COMMITTEE CHAIR: COUNCILMEMBER MCCLEOD
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN. Department of Community Development
COMN ITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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Comments:
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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
07/13/20
Forward to Regular Meeting
07/20/20
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ATTACHMENTS
07/13/20
Informational Memorandum dated 6/30/20
Interim policy on outdoor seating and temporary signage
Minutes from the 7/6 PED Committee meeting
07/20/20
Interim policy on outdoor seating and temporary signage
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City of Tukwila
Outdoor Seating and Signage Allowance for Businesses in Response
to COVID-19
SUBJECT: Temporary policy to allow outdoor seating and temporary signage
during the Public Health Emergency related to the COVID-19
pandemic.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to temporarily allow outdoor seating and
temporary signage and issue any approvals in an expeditious manner while
ensuring safety protocols are in place. This policy will be effective on June
15, 2020 and will expire on Jan 10, 2021 unless otherwise terminated or
extended.
SCOPE: This policy applies to all City of Tukwila businesses.
DEFINITIONS:
1. "Public Health Emergency" shall mean any such emergency declared by the Governor
of the State of Washington pursuant to his or her powers under chapters 38.08, 38.52
and 43.06 RCW, any such emergency declared by the King County Executive or the
Mayor of the City of Tukwila pursuant to chapter 38.52 RCW.
POLICY:
During the current Public Health Emergency and in compliance with the Washington State
Governor's "Safe Start" phased approach to business reopening, the City of Tukwila shall
establish the following policy to expedite approval of any outdoor seating areas and to
relax temporary signage requirements:
1) Businesses are allowed to set up outdoor seating areas in parking spaces on
private property, and no land use approval is required to deviate from the number
of parking spaces required by City code, provided the following conditions shall
be met:
a) No fire lanes are blocked
b) No fencing nor other containment feature is to be placed around the outdoor
seating area that does not allow openings for safe egress/exiting from the
seating area. In case of an emergency, people seated in the outdoor area
should be able to exit the premises without passing through the building.
c) Outdoor lighting shall be provided to ensure safe exiting from the dining area.
Any outdoor lighting fixtures shall be rated for outdoor use. Note: electrical
work will still require a permit.
d) Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet
shall not be erected without first obtaining a permit and approval from the Fire
Marshall. Here is the Ilii,g,ll to Fire Tent permit application and requirements.
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2) Temporary signs informing the public that the business is open, or other directional
signs, such as designating curb side pickup areas, shall not require a temporary
sign permit, provided the following conditions shall be met:
a) Up to a maximum of 4 signs per business are allowed, and the maximum size
of the signs shall not exceed 64 sq. ft. total for all 4 signs. These signs can only
be placed on the premises of the business. Signs are not allowed to be placed
off premises or within public right of way or sidewalks.
b) Sight distance for cars entering and exiting the driveway shall not be blocked,
and signs shall not be placed on sidewalks.
c) Enforcement of the following prohibited signs is temporarily suspended:
i) Strings of pennants, balloons, and similar devices.
ii) The use of portable signs (A -boards, wire frames).
All other Tukwila Sign Code regulations remain in effect.
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 15, 2020
APPROVAL:
Mayor Allan Ekberg De'Sean Quinn, Council President
Jack Pace, Director Community Development Kari Sand City Attorney
Jay Wittwer, Fire Chief
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