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Ordinance No. c
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A SIX MONTH MORATORIUM ON
ELECTRONIC SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, Tukwila's existing sign code regulations do not reflect current
industry technology regarding electronic signage; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila has received applications for signs that use electronic
technology such as LED and video display; and
WHEREAS, a potential of distraction to drivers exists through electronic signs
containing rapidly- changing images and text, based on the Federal Highway
Administration report 'Research Review of Potential Safety Effects of Electronic
Billboards on Driver Attention and Distraction and
WHEREAS, one of the purposes of Tukwila's Sign Code is to increase safety and
minimize driver distractions; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila is currently considering policy issues related to regulation of
electronic signs; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila wishes to prevent a proliferation of electronic signs prior to
adoption of updated regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact. The above "Whereas" clauses are hereby adopted as
the City Council's findings of fact as if fully set forth herein. Furthermore, the City
Council hereby declares an emergency necessary for the protection of public health and
safety.
Section 2. Moratorium Established. A moratorium is hereby established upon
the acceptance of sign permits for all types of electronic signs capable of displaying
changeable text or images. No sign permit or other approval shall be granted for such
signs during the effective period of this moratorium, provided that this moratorium
shall not affect vested rights, if any, applicable to any such fully completed applications
submitted prior to the effective date of the moratorium.
Section 3. Effective Period of Moratorium. The moratorium established by this
ordinance shall become effective as set forth in section 5 below, and shall continue in
effect for six months thereafter unless repealed, renewed or modified by the City
Council after a subsequent public hearing and entry of findings of fact.
Section 4. 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
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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 5. Effective Date. This ordinance, as a public emergency ordinance
necessary for the protection of public health and safety, shall take effect and be in full
force immediately upon adoption.
Section 6. Public Hearing to be Held. A public hearing on the issue of the
moratorium shall be held no later than sixty (60) days after the date of adoption herein.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 1 day of ti
2003.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office o(tl -`City Attorney
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: 63 -/3 _03
Passed by the City Council: £L'S-- [7` 03
Published: 3 `r L! 03
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number: ,L15
CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A SIX -MONTH
MORATORIUM ON ELECTRONIC SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
On March 17, 2003, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed
Ordinance No. 2015, establishing a six -month moratorium on the acceptance
of sign permits for all types of electronic signs capable of displaying changeable
text or images; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
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 March 17, 2003.
Published Seattle Times: March 21, 2003
Sum -ord Electronic Signs.doc
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk