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CITY OF TUK
WASHINGTON SUBSTITUTE
REPEALED u^ ORDINANCE NO. 982 9(9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TUKWILA SIGN CODE BY AMENDING
SUBSECTIONS 19.08.090, 19.12.070 (L) AND ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 19.22 TO TITLE 19 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 773.
WHEREAS, it was brought to-the attention of the City of Tukwila in
a letter dated March 24, 1976, by Gust S. Doces, that there were problems in
the Tukwila Sign Code as stated in Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code, and;
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council considered the matter at a regular
meeting on April 5, 1976, and referred the matter to the Planning Commission
to review with a 60 day time period to respond, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did consider the matter in a public
hearing on May 27, 1976, and made recommendation thereon to the Tukwila City
Council, and;
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council has considered the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That subsection 19.08.090 of the Tukwila Municipal Code
and Ordinance No 773 be amended as follows:
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Section 19.08.090. Internal Informational Signs. Internal informational
signs means signs giving directional information or identifying specific use areas
and which are necessary to maintain the orderly internal use of the premises, such
as those signs which identify employee parking, shipping, clearance or which
restrict, as opposed to mere identification of, access /egress. Not included in
this definition are signs which are not directly related to an identified need
for orderly internal use of the property and off premise or portable signs.
Upon application, the Planning Commission may authorize a sign which
will resolve a locational or traffic hazard problem. Such sign must comply with
all the regulations established in Chapter 19.22.
Section 2. That subsection 19.12.070 (L) of the Tukwila Municipal Code
and Ordinance No. 773 to be amended as follows:
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Section 19.12.070 (L).
A maximum of four internal informational signs, as defined in Section
19.08.090 and as regulated in Chanter 19.22.
Section 3. That Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and Ordinance
No. 773 be amended by adding a new Chapter 19.22 to the Tukwila Municipal Code
as follows:
Chapter 19.22
INTERNAL INFORMATIONAL SIGNS
Sections:
19.22.010 General
19.22.020 Copy restricted
19.22.030 Wall mounted restrictions
19.22.040 Freestanding restrictions
19.22.050 Nonconforming Signs Time limit for removal
19.22.060 Compliance
19.22.010 General. A maximum of four internal informational signs,
as defined in Section 19.08.090 shall be exempt from the permit requirements of
this Title; PROVIDED, however, all such signs must conform to the design and
placement regulations contained in this Chanter and each sign in excess of four
shall require a permit and separate fee as provided for in Chapter 19.12.
19.22.020 Copy restricted. The information, or copy, displayed by or
on any internal informational sign shall be limited to only those letters and /or
symbols necessary to convey, in as brief a manner as is reasonably possible, the
required message and shall neither identify or advertise, in any manner, the facility
occupying the premises nor goods or services available or hours of operation.
19.22.030 Wall mounted Restrictions. Each wall mounted sign shall
be permanently affixed to a wall on a plane parallel to that wall and shall not
exceed six square feet.
19.22.040 Freestanding Restrictions. Each freestanding internal
informational sign shall be erected in a permanent manner and shall be designed
and located in accordance with the following restrictions:
a. Freestanding signs shall not exceed an overall height of five feet above
average grade of adjacent street or driveway.
b. The message conveyed by a freestanding sign may be located on a background
area not to exceed four square feet; provided a double -face sign may not
exceed eight square feet.
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c. Freestanding signs which exceed three feet in overall height above the
average grade of a street or driveway intersection shall be set back at
least ten feet from such street or driveway intersection.
d. All freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped area or decora-
tive base.
e. Freestanding signs may be illuminated only by exterior ground level light-
ing or by use of reflectorized copy.
19.22.050 Nonconforming Signs Time limit for removal. Any sign
which becomes nonconforming by the content of this chapter shall be brought into
conformance or be removed in accordance with Section 19.28.030.
19.22.060 Compliance. The building official may order the removal of
any internal informational sign which does not conform to the regulations of this
Chapter. Such order shall be in writing and mailed by certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the owner or manager of the business or activity being
conducted upon the premises on which the sign is located. Those signs identified
in the order shall, within ten days from date of receipt of the order, be brought
into conformance with the requirements of this Chapter or removed. Upon failure
to comply with the order within the ten day period, the City of Tukwila may take
such actions as may be deemed necessary to insure compliance with the provisions
of this Code.
Section 4. Title 19 of the Tukwila Municipal Code and Ordinance No. 773
are both hereby amended to reflect the changes set forth above.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, At a
regular meeting thereof this 6th day of July 1976.
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Mayor
July 7, 1976
Date Approved
ATTEST:
City Clerk Pro Tem
Approved as to Form:
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Deputy City Attorney
Published: Renton Record Chronicle July 11, 1976 1976.
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