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CITY OF TUMILA
WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO SIGNS FOR
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SIGN ILLUMINATION, AND
AMENDING THE TUKWILA SIGN CODE (TMC CHAPTER
19.0).
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously considered at length the regulation of signs for
public facilities and sign illumination, as these relate to residential areas within the City of Tukwila;
and
WHEREAS, public facilities have special needs for signs due to the large size of facility sites
and the number and types of activities occurring on these sites; and
WHEREAS, the current Tukwila Sign Code (TMC Chapter 19) places undue restrictions on
public facility signs; and
WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are necessary to provide adequate information to
the public regarding activities occurring at or related to public facilities and, therefore, to provide for
the proper functioning of public facilities; and
WHEREAS, the current code regulations regarding sign illumination require clarification to
ensure protection of residential areas from undue glare;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Legislative findings. The City Council finds that public facilities, such as public
schools, public libraries, hospitals and government facilities, have characteristics and functions which
distinguish them from other types of uses. These distinctions include, but are not limited to the
following:
1) Public facilities typically are located on large sites, with more than one building. For
example, the Foster High School campus includes a stadium/track, pool, high school,
junior high school, auditorium and parking areas. Accurate and adequate identification
of building locations and activities therein is necessary for safe and efficient use of
public facilities.
2) Public facilities typically include a variety of different activities. For example, a school
or community center may have public activities scheduled year- round, such as athletic
and cultural events, daytime and evening classes, and recreational activities. Clear
communication of schedules and locations of such events is necessary for the proper
functioning of public facilities.
3) Public facilities serve a wide range of users with diverse interests and backgrounds, such
as individual residents, community organizations, private groups, children, elderly, and
government employees. Adequate dissemination of information to such a broad
audience is necessary for the proper functioning of public facilities.
4) Public facilities provide services to the community which enhance public health and
welfare. The ability of public facilities to provide such services should be furthered
where possible.
5) Due to their unique characteristics, public facilities have special needs for signs.
Further, the Sign Code should provide for the needs of public facilities, given their value
to the community and contribution to public welfare.
6) The Sign Code's current standard for levels of light intensity (glare) is difficult to
measure in practical terms. Clarification of existing restrictions on the type of
illumination allowed, and consistency in standards for all signs facing residential zones
would help control light spill -over to residential areas.
Section 2. Definitions. The Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 19.08 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
19.08.175. Public facility.
"Public facility" means 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.
Section 3. Amendments. The Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 19.32 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
I. GENERAL REGULATIONS
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 19.32.080, 19.32.100,
19.32.120, and 19.32.130.
II. SINGLE FAMILY ZONES
19.32.080 Home Occupation Church, Approved Conditional Use, and Public Facility signs.
(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 thirty -two 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 reader boards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on
an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.080 (B) must be approved by the
Planning Commission.
(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 sixty square feet per face; maximum height above ground, when
in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back-
lighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.080 (C) must be
approved by the Planning Commission.
III. MULTIPLE- FAMILY ZONES
19.32.100 Where signs will face other Multiple Family, Commercial or Industrial Zones.
(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 sixty -four square feet; maximum
height above ground, when in setback area shall not exceed ten feet, and base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on
an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.100 (B) must be approved by the
Planning Commission.
(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 sixty square feet per face; maximum height above ground, when
in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back-
lighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.100 (C) must be
approved by the Planning Commission.
IV. COMMERCIAL ZONES
19.32.120 Where signs will face or abut Single- Family zones.
(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 thirty -two 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 reader boards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on
an opaque background. All signs in Section 19.32.120 (B) must be approved by the
Planning Commission.
(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 sixty square feet per face; maximum height above ground, when
in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back-
lighted letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.120 (C) must be
approved by the Planning Commission.
19.32.130 Where signs will face or abut Multiple Family zones or public facilities.
(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 sixty -four square feet; maximum
height above ground, when in setback area shall not exceed ten feet, and base of sign
shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered
signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted letters on
an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.130 (B) must be approved by the
Planning Commission.
(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 sixty square feet per face; maximum height above ground, when
in setback area shall not exceed sixteen feet; minimum setback shall be eight feet; and
base of sign shall be located in a landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are
considered signs. Illuminated signs shall use indirect, concealed sources, or back lighted
letters on an opaque background. All signs in Subsections 19.32.130 (C) must be
approved by the Planning Commission.
Section 4. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after
publication of the attached summary which is hereby approved.
PASSED BY THE CITYOUNCIL QF)THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular
Meeting thereof this day of A/ 1991.
In accordance with RCW 35A.12.130 this ordinance
shall become valid without the Mayor's approval.
Gary L. Van Dusen, Mayor
ATTEST/ UTHENTICATE
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Cy le E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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FILED WITH CITY CLERK: Ti
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; 12
PUBLISHED: 9 2
E1- FECTIVE DATE: 1- 9
ORDINANCE NO.: 7
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. _76/ 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO SIGNS FOR
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SIGN ILLUMINATION, AND
AMENDING THE TUKWILA SIGN CODE (TMC CHAPTER
19.0).
On /9/ the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. /6,/7 clarif i ng cifrrent sign code regulations relating to signs for public facilities, and
providing for an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a
written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of /�//'lo /9/
e__t�r -ua 7-0.
d E. Cantu, City Clem
PUBLISHED: VALLEY DAILY NEWS SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 1992 5...._