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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 0773 - Sign Code Standards 846 §4(3) 919 982 1149 §010(3) 1175 §011(7) 1214 §010(3) 1257 §010(3) 1261, 1274 CITY OF TUK WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 7 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNS AND OTHER DEVICES FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CITY OF TUKWILA, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "TUKWILA SIGN CODE." Sec. 001: TITLE: This ordinance shall be hereinafter known as the "Tukwila Sign Code it may be cited as such, and will be hereinafter referred to as "this Code." It shall be and constitute Title 19 of The Tukwila Municipal Code. Sec. 002: PURPOSE: The purposes of this Code are: 1. To establish standards and guidelines for the design, erection and installation of signs and visual communication devices so that the streets of Tukwila may appear orderly, and safety may be increased by reduction of clutter and distraction. 2. To establish administrative procedures for the implementation of this Code. 3. The regulations of this Code are not intended to permit any violation of the provisions of any other applicable Federal, State or local regulations. Sec. 003: DEFINITIONS: Special words used in this ordinance shall be defined as follows: 1. Animated Sign. Any sign or portion of which physically moves, including rotation, or on which lettering or figures appear to move due to flashing lights. (However, changes in background or border lighting which occur at a rate of no more than ten (10) times per minute, and which utilize lamps of no more than 15 watts, are classified as non animated portions of signs.) 2 2. Area and Background Area. The entire face of a sign or panel upon which copy or insignia may be placed. Where separate letters or shapes are used the sign "area" shall be that encompassed by drawing lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used. When signs are not mounted on the face of a building, or wall, the area of each exposed face shall be added to determine the area of the sign. 3. Billboard. An on or off premise sign or visual display device whose principle use is the advertising or promotion of a service or product normally available in the general market area, but not for sale or rent on the immediate premises. 4. Building Facade Facing. A resurfacing of an existing or construction of a new facade with approved material, illuminated or non illuminated for purposes of providing a sign background. 5. Free Standing Sign. A sign installed on a permanent foundation, not attached to a building or other structure. 6. Glare. The creation of an intense relative brightness which causes difficulty in the observation of the general area around the sign. 7. Height. The distance measured from grade, unless otherwise designated, to the top of the sign or sign structure. 8. Miscellaneous Informational Signs. Signs giving directional infor- mation or identification of specific use areas required for the orderly use of the premises, or movement of traffic or pedestrians. 9. Off- Premise Sign. Any sign which cannot be classified as an on- premise sign as described below. 10. On- Premise Sign. A sign which displays only advertising copy specifically related to the primary lawful use of the premise on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the imme- diate premises, name of the business, person, firm or corporation occupying the premises, including signs with adjustable copy known as reader boards. 11. Portable Sign. A sign which is not permanently affixed and de- signed for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for people to carry on their persons or which are permanently affixed to motor vehicles. 12. Shared Directional Sign. An off -site directional sign erected and maintained by several adjacent owners of businesses as a single sign. 13. Sign. Any medium, including paint on walls, merchandise, or visual communication device, its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising or identification purposes. Bulletin boards are considered signs. 2 2. Area and Background Area. The entire face of a sign or panel upon which copy or insignia may be placed. Where separate letters or shapes are used the sign "area" shall be that encompassed by drawing lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used. When signs are not mounted on the face of a building, or wall, the area of each exposed face shall be added to determine the area of the sign. 3. Billboard. An on or off premise sign or visual display device whose principle use is the advertising or promotion of a service or product normally available in the general market area, but not for sale or rent on the immediate premises. 4. Building Facade Facing. A resurfacing of an existing or construction of a new facade with approved material, illuminated or non illuminated for purposes of providing a sign background. 5. Free Standing Sign. A sign installed on a permanent foundation, not attached to a building or other structure. 6. Glare. The creation of an intense relative brightness which causes difficulty in the observation of the general area around the sign. 7. Height. The distance measured from grade, unless otherwise designated, to the top of the sign or sign structure. 8. Miscellaneous Informational Signs. Signs giving directional infor- mation or identification of specific use areas required for the orderly use of the premises, or movement of traffic or pedestrians. 9. Off- Premise Sign. Any sign which cannot be classified as an on- premise sign as described below. 10. On- Premise Sign. A sign which displays only advertising copy specifically related to the primary lawful use of the premise on which it is located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the imme- diate premises, name of the business, person, firm or corporation occupying the premises, including signs with adjustable copy known as reader boards. 11. Portable Sign. A sign which is not permanently affixed and de- signed for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for people to carry on their persons or which are permanently affixed to motor vehicles. 12. Shared Directional Sign. An off -site directional sign erected and maintained by several adjacent owners of businesses as a single sign. 13. Sign. Any medium, including paint on walls, merchandise, or visual communication device, its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising or identification purposes. Bulletin boards are considered signs. 3 14. Traffic Markings. All lines, patterns, words, colors, or other devices, except signs and power- operated traffic control devices, set into the surface of, applied upon,, or attached to the pavement or curbing or to objects within or adjacent to the roadway, placed for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. 15. Traffic Signs. A device mounted on a fixed or portable support whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. 16. Under Marquee Sign. A lighted or unlighted display attached to the underside of a marquee protruding over public or private sidewalks. 17. Uniform Building Code. The currently adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. 18. Unique Sign. Buildings of unique design and exterior decor, where the entire structure may be considered an advertising device, including but not limited to shapes immitating hats, boots, tires, statues, parts of anatomy, or manufactured items such as airplanes, cars, boats, car- riages or symbols which may or may not contain lettering. SEC. 004: PERMITS, APPLICATIONS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS 1. Permits A. Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, constructed or altered, except as provided by this Code and a permit for the same has been issued by the City of Tukwila acting through its Building Official. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity, and /or separate permit for each group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electrified signs. B. Revocable Permits. All permits issued for any sign projecting over a public right -of -way shall be a mere license, obtained on an annual basis, and revocable at any time by the' City of Tukwila acting through its Building Official, upon due notice, in case the permitted use shall become insecure or unsafe or shall not be constructed, main- tained or used in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Upon revoking such permit, or at any time thereafter, the Building Official may request the permittee to discontinue or remove such sign supporting structure; and if it be not so discontinued or removed as requested within_the time specified, the Building Official may remove such sign or structure, all at the expense of the permittee, payment for which may be enforced in any manner permitted by law. C. Save Harmless Agreement. The owner of any sign projecting over a public right -of -way shall imdemnify and save harmless the City of Tukwila from loss, damage, judgments, costs or expense which the City may incur, or suffer, by reason of granting of said permit. 3 14. Traffic Markings. All lines, patterns, words, colors, or other devices, except signs and power- operated traffic control devices, set into the surface of, applied upon,, or attached to the pavement or curbing or to objects within or adjacent to the roadway, placed for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. 15. Traffic Signs. A device mounted on a fixed or portable support whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. 16. Under Marquee Sign. A lighted or unlighted display attached to the underside of a marquee protruding over public or private sidewalks. 17. Uniform Building Code. The currently adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials. 18. Unique Sign. Buildings of unique design and exterior decor, where the entire structure may be considered an advertising device, including but not limited to shapes immitating hats, boots, tires, statues, parts of anatomy, or manufactured items such as airplanes, cars, boats, car- riages or symbols which may or may not contain lettering. SEC. 004: PERMITS, APPLICATIONS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS 1. Permits A. Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, constructed or altered, except as provided by this Code and a permit for the same has been issued by the City of Tukwila acting through its Building Official. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity, and /or separate permit for each group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electrified signs. B. Revocable Permits. All permits issued for any sign projecting over a public right -of -way shall be a mere license, obtained on an annual basis, and revocable at any time by the' City of Tukwila acting through its Building Official, upon due notice, in case the permitted use shall become insecure or unsafe or shall not be constructed, main- tained or used in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Upon revoking such permit, or at any time thereafter, the Building Official may request the permittee to discontinue or remove such sign supporting structure; and if it be not so discontinued or removed as requested within_the time specified, the Building Official may remove such sign or structure, all at the expense of the permittee, payment for which may be enforced in any manner permitted by law. C. Save Harmless Agreement. The owner of any sign projecting over a public right -of -way shall imdemnify and save harmless the City of Tukwila from loss, damage, judgments, costs or expense which the City may incur, or suffer, by reason of granting of said permit. 4 2. Application Procedure A. Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the Building Official. Such application shall con- tain the location by street and number or by surveyor's exhibit or legal description of the proposed sign structures as well as the name and address of the sign owner, the sign contractor or erector and the pro- perty owner or owners. If the owner is a corporation, it must be registered with the Attorney General's office of the State of Washington. The Building Official may require the filing of additional plans or other pertinent information when in his judgement such information is necessary to insure compliance with this Code. B. When applying for a permanent sign, a simple illustration shall be submitted showing how the proposed sign shall look on the site. A vicinity map at a scale of one (1) inch representing two hundred (200) feet shall be required showing the property on which the proposed sign is to be located, the street and the nearest intersection, together with a site map at the scale of one (1) inch representing twenty (20) feet, or larger, showing the location of the sign, structures, right -of -way, easements and property lines. Elevation projections of the proposed sign shall also be submitted with the application and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: The sign's relationship to the property lines, easements, setback lines, supporting structure, colors and materials and method of illumination. C. Rejection of any application for a sign permit shall be made in writing by the Building Official and shall state the reasons therefor. A copy of the rejection notice shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant at his designated address. Within thirty (30) days the applicant may file with the City Building Official a notice of appeal and request for review by the Planning Commission. The application shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting, not later than sixty (60) days from the date the notice of appeal is filed, unless a later date is requested by the applicant. After a review hearing, the Planning Commission shall forthwith file with the Building Official and send to the applicant a written decision either denying the application or directing the Building Official to issue the permit. Denial of the application by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by filing a request with the City Clerk within ten (10) days and such appeal shall be heard at the next regular meeting of the City Council. 3. Exceptions Permit Not Required The following shall not require a permit (these exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same): 4 2. Application Procedure A. Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the Building Official. Such application shall con- tain the location by street and number or by surveyor's exhibit or legal description of the proposed sign structures as well as the name and address of the sign owner, the sign contractor or erector and the pro- perty owner or owners. If the owner is a corporation, it must be registered with the Attorney General's office of the State of Washington. The Building Official may require the filing of additional plans or other pertinent information when in his judgement such information is necessary to insure compliance with this Code. B. When applying for a permanent sign, a simple illustration shall be submitted showing how the proposed sign shall look on the site. A vicinity map at a scale of one (1) inch representing two hundred (200) feet shall be required showing the property on which the proposed sign is to be located, the street and the nearest intersection, together with a site map at the scale of one (1) inch representing twenty (20) feet, or larger, showing the location of the sign, structures, right -of -way, easements and property lines. Elevation projections of the proposed sign shall also be submitted with the application and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: The sign's relationship to the property lines, easements, setback lines, supporting structure, colors and materials and method of illumination. C. Rejection of any application for a sign permit shall be made in writing by the Building Official and shall state the reasons therefor. A copy of the rejection notice shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant at his designated address. Within thirty (30) days the applicant may file with the City Building Official a notice of appeal and request for review by the Planning Commission. The application shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a regular meeting, not later than sixty (60) days from the date the notice of appeal is filed, unless a later date is requested by the applicant. After a review hearing, the Planning Commission shall forthwith file with the Building Official and send to the applicant a written decision either denying the application or directing the Building Official to issue the permit. Denial of the application by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council by filing a request with the City Clerk within ten (10) days and such appeal shall be heard at the next regular meeting of the City Council. 3. Exceptions Permit Not Required The following shall not require a permit (these exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same): 5 A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replacement copy. B. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural or electrical change is made or the area or shape of the sign is altered. C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays such as Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on private property. D. Real Estate signs six (6) square feet or less in area offering the immediate premises for sale, lease, or rent. E. Signs of not over four (4) square feet advising acceptance of credit cards provided these are located on the face of a building or upon another larger sign background area for which a permit has been obtained. F. One (1) on- premise sign, not electrical or illuminated, four (4) square feet or less, which is affixed permanently, on a plane parallel to the wall, on a wall located entirely on private property. G. Traffic signs and /or markings, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic, whether on public or private property. Such signs and markings shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published under date of 1971 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. H. Bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each public, charitable, or religious institution when the same is located on the premises of said institution. I. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area. J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials. K. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and /or service or safety information. L. Miscellaneous information signs, as defined in Section 003. 4. Exceptions Special Conditions Requiring Public Hearing Upon compliance with the provisions of Section 004, Subsection 2, paragraphs A and /or B, where special conditions occur on existing buildings or in situtations where the immediate or surrounding terrain is of such a nature, or where roads are constructed in such a fashion, as to preclude adequate identification, exceptions to the above should be considered and the Planning Commission may modify the above require- ments, under the provision of Section 004, Subsection 2, paragraph C, and provided that: 5 A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replacement copy. B. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural or electrical change is made or the area or shape of the sign is altered. C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays such as Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on private property. D. Real Estate signs six (6) square feet or less in area offering the immediate premises for sale, lease, or rent. E. Signs of not over four (4) square feet advising acceptance of credit cards provided these are located on the face of a building or upon another larger sign background area for which a permit has been obtained. F. One (1) on- premise sign, not electrical or illuminated, four (4) square feet or less, which is affixed permanently, on a plane parallel to the wall, on a wall located entirely on private property. G. Traffic signs and /or markings, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic, whether on public or private property. Such signs and markings shall comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published under date of 1971 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. H. Bulletin boards not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each public, charitable, or religious institution when the same is located on the premises of said institution. I. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area. J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials. K. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and /or service or safety information. L. Miscellaneous information signs, as defined in Section 003. 4. Exceptions Special Conditions Requiring Public Hearing Upon compliance with the provisions of Section 004, Subsection 2, paragraphs A and /or B, where special conditions occur on existing buildings or in situtations where the immediate or surrounding terrain is of such a nature, or where roads are constructed in such a fashion, as to preclude adequate identification, exceptions to the above should be considered and the Planning Commission may modify the above require- ments, under the provision of Section 004, Subsection 2, paragraph C, and provided that: 6 A. All facts are presented and determined at an advertised Public Hearing. B. The proposed solution will not interfere with location and identification of adjacent business buildings or activities. 5. Permit Fees A. Permanent Signs At the time of issuing a permit to erect or install a sign or device controlled by this Code, the Building Official shall collect a fee computed on the basis of the following: Minimum Permit Fee $10.00 Freestanding Signs .15 per square foot of total sign face area. All Other Signs .10 per square foot of total sign face area. Above fee schedule includes engineering check. These fees do not include costs of electrical or other inspections required by other appropriate agencies. B. Temporary Signs For the temporary installation of signs, banners, streamers, etc., on special permit as provided in Section 007 of this Code, the permit fee shall be twenty -five (25) dollars. Permits for real estate directional signs, larger than six (6) square feet, shall be ten (10) dollars per sign for a ninety (90) day period and may be renewed for an identical period upon remittance of an identical fee. A fifteen (15) dollar deposit per sign shall also be paid to the Building Official, which shall be forfeited if the developer fails to remove the sign when the permit expires. Upon demonstration that a sign has been removed, the deposit for the sign shall be returned. All confiscated signs shall become the property of the City of Tukwila. C. Time of Application Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled; but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. D. Public Hearings Where a Public Hearing is requested for consideration of special conditions which might affect detailed application of code requirements, or where a sign is to be placed on or within a public utilities right -of- way, the filing and advertising fee, notice of Public Hearing and documen- tation shall be as specified under Title 18, Chapter 18.72, para- graphs .030 through .060, of the Tukwila Municipal Code. 6. Maintenance and Removal A. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. The ground area shall be neat and orderly. B. The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in a safe and orderly condition. 6 A. All facts are presented and determined at an advertised Public Hearing. B. The proposed solution will not interfere with location and identification of adjacent business buildings or activities. 5. Permit Fees A. Permanent Signs At the time of issuing a permit to erect or install a sign or device controlled by this Code, the Building Official shall collect a fee computed on the basis of the following: Minimum Permit Fee $10.00 Freestanding Signs .15 per square foot of total sign face area. All Other Signs .10 per square foot of total sign face area. Above fee schedule includes engineering check. These fees do not include costs of electrical or other inspections required by other appropriate agencies. B. Temporary Signs For the temporary installation of signs, banners, streamers, etc., on special permit as provided in Section 007 of this Code, the permit fee shall be twenty -five (25) dollars. Permits for real estate directional signs, larger than six (6) square feet, shall be ten (10) dollars per sign for a ninety (90) day period and may be renewed for an identical period upon remittance of an identical fee. A fifteen (15) dollar deposit per sign shall also be paid to the Building Official, which shall be forfeited if the developer fails to remove the sign when the permit expires. Upon demonstration that a sign has been removed, the deposit for the sign shall be returned. All confiscated signs shall become the property of the City of Tukwila. C. Time of Application Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started prior to obtaining a permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled; but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. D. Public Hearings Where a Public Hearing is requested for consideration of special conditions which might affect detailed application of code requirements, or where a sign is to be placed on or within a public utilities right -of- way, the filing and advertising fee, notice of Public Hearing and documen- tation shall be as specified under Title 18, Chapter 18.72, para- graphs .030 through .060, of the Tukwila Municipal Code. 6. Maintenance and Removal A. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys, and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. The surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. The ground area shall be neat and orderly. B. The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in a safe and orderly condition. 7 SEC. 005: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 1. Design A. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements for structures in the Uniform Building Code. B. The exposed surfaces of all signs and sign supports shall present a neat and finished appearance, utilizing the minimum number of elements and exposed fastening devices. C. The signs shall be illuminated or detailed in such a way that glare is not created for occupants of surrounding properties or for drivers or pedestrians using adjacent streets and right -of -way. D. No part of a wall mounted sign which consists of individual letters or symbols shall extend above the top of the wall to which the signing is attached. E. Where the sign is in the vicinity of an intersection, or where the sign is intended to be read from moving vehicles, the graphic devices and letter styles employed shall be clear and easy to read. 2. Construction A. General. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected in accordance with the requirements of the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. B. Materials. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction shall, in the absence of spe- cified requirements, conform with the following: (1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with Uniform Building Code Standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light guage steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the speci- fications of the design of light guage steel as specified in Uniform Building Code Standards and, in addition, ferrous metals shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when formed intergrally with the display surface, shall not be less than No. 24 guage in thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 guage. Steel members may be connected with one (1) galvanized or equivalent bolt provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members. (2) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil, or within six (6) inches of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of a durable species or shall be pressure- treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by a recognized lumber grading or inspection agency. C. Electrical Wiring. 1. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to 7 SEC. 005: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 1. Design A. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements for structures in the Uniform Building Code. B. The exposed surfaces of all signs and sign supports shall present a neat and finished appearance, utilizing the minimum number of elements and exposed fastening devices. C. The signs shall be illuminated or detailed in such a way that glare is not created for occupants of surrounding properties or for drivers or pedestrians using adjacent streets and right -of -way. D. No part of a wall mounted sign which consists of individual letters or symbols shall extend above the top of the wall to which the signing is attached. E. Where the sign is in the vicinity of an intersection, or where the sign is intended to be read from moving vehicles, the graphic devices and letter styles employed shall be clear and easy to read. 2. Construction A. General. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed and erected in accordance with the requirements of the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. B. Materials. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction shall, in the absence of spe- cified requirements, conform with the following: (1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with Uniform Building Code Standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting the display surface may be formed of light guage steel, provided such members are designed in accordance with the speci- fications of the design of light guage steel as specified in Uniform Building Code Standards and, in addition, ferrous metals shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when formed intergrally with the display surface, shall not be less than No. 24 guage in thickness. When not formed integrally with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No. 12 guage. Steel members may be connected with one (1) galvanized or equivalent bolt provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the members. (2) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil, or within six (6) inches of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of a durable species or shall be pressure- treated with an approved preservative. Such members shall be marked or branded by a recognized lumber grading or inspection agency. C. Electrical Wiring. 1. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to 8 the National Electrical Code, current edition, and shall bear the seal of a recognized testing agency and /or be approved by the appropriate State agency. 2. Electrical service shall be underground; meters and dis- connects shall be integrated with the design or its support to conceal or blend with it. D. Combustible Materials Displays. All combustible gas- burning displays, fossil fueled or other liquified or gassified combustible materials, used for advertising or illumination in connection with advertising displays, must meet all Federal, State and Municipal building and fire regulations and codes and be certified by a nationally recognized testing organization such as the American Gas Association. Permits for such devices may be required and inspections for installation and maintenance standards may be required by the Building Official and Fire Marshall. E. Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All signs and sign structures erected in Fire Zone No. 1 shall have structural members of incombustible materials. Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code, except as provided above. Wall signs, projecting signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except as provided in Item F below. No combustible materials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electrical signs. F. Nonstructural Trim. Nonstructural trim and portable display surfaces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or any combination thereof. G. Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall be anchored to resist the specific wind or seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull -out amounting to a force twenty -five (25) percent greater than the required resistance to overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors. SEC. 006: PROJECTION OF SIGNS OVER PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY 1. No permanent signs shall project over the public right -of -way except for 12 inches allowed for flat signs mounted on face of building. 8 the National Electrical Code, current edition, and shall bear the seal of a recognized testing agency and /or be approved by the appropriate State agency. 2. Electrical service shall be underground; meters and dis- connects shall be integrated with the design or its support to conceal or blend with it. D. Combustible Materials Displays. All combustible gas- burning displays, fossil fueled or other liquified or gassified combustible materials, used for advertising or illumination in connection with advertising displays, must meet all Federal, State and Municipal building and fire regulations and codes and be certified by a nationally recognized testing organization such as the American Gas Association. Permits for such devices may be required and inspections for installation and maintenance standards may be required by the Building Official and Fire Marshall. E. Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All signs and sign structures erected in Fire Zone No. 1 shall have structural members of incombustible materials. Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code, except as provided above. Wall signs, projecting signs, and signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except as provided in Item F below. No combustible materials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electrical signs. F. Nonstructural Trim. Nonstructural trim and portable display surfaces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or any combination thereof. G. Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground signs shall be anchored to resist the specific wind or seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull -out amounting to a force twenty -five (25) percent greater than the required resistance to overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by means of metal anchors. SEC. 006: PROJECTION OF SIGNS OVER PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY 1. No permanent signs shall project over the public right -of -way except for 12 inches allowed for flat signs mounted on face of building. 9 2. Where the proposed signs are perpendicular or at an angle to right -of -way, building or support shall be setback as necessary so that no portion shall extend over the public right -of -way. 3. Minimum height above grade for flat signs projecting more than four (4) inches over public right -of -way on the face of buildings shall be eight (8) feet, but in no event shall a sign be located to create a safety hazard. SEC. 007: TEMPORARY SIGNS 1. No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. Temporary signs of rigid material shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, except directional real estate signs which may remain for ninety (90) days. 2. Specifications A. Support. Every temporary cloth sign shall be supported and attached with wire rope of three- eighths (3/8) inch minimum diameter or equivalent breaking strength of other material. No strings, fiber ropes, or wood slats shall be permitted for support or anchorage purposes. Cloth signs and panels shall be perforated over at least ten (10) percent of their area to reduce wind resistance. B. Projection. Cloth signs may extend over public property. Such signs, when extended over a public street, shall maintain a minimum clearance of twenty (20) feet. C. Clearance. Cloth signs may extend across a public street only by permission of the City Council and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances. Temporary signs, other than cloth, when eight (8) feet or more above the ground, may project not more than six (6) inches over public property or beyond the legal setback line. 3. Real Estate Directional Signs. A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of six (6) square feet. Such directional signs shall not be placed closer than four (4) feet to the edge of a public right -of -way and shall not be placed in such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard. B. No more than two (2) such signs shall be allowed at any one (1) intersection and only one (1) sign per development is allowed at each intersection and three (3) signs (total) per development shall be allowed. 4. Sign Identification. All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed in the upper left -hand corner by the permittee. 9 2. Where the proposed signs are perpendicular or at an angle to right -of -way, building or support shall be setback as necessary so that no portion shall extend over the public right -of -way. 3. Minimum height above grade for flat signs projecting more than four (4) inches over public right -of -way on the face of buildings shall be eight (8) feet, but in no event shall a sign be located to create a safety hazard. SEC. 007: TEMPORARY SIGNS 1. No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. Temporary signs of rigid material shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet in area and six (6) feet in height. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, except directional real estate signs which may remain for ninety (90) days. 2. Specifications A. Support. Every temporary cloth sign shall be supported and attached with wire rope of three- eighths (3/8) inch minimum diameter or equivalent breaking strength of other material. No strings, fiber ropes, or wood slats shall be permitted for support or anchorage purposes. Cloth signs and panels shall be perforated over at least ten (10) percent of their area to reduce wind resistance. B. Projection. Cloth signs may extend over public property. Such signs, when extended over a public street, shall maintain a minimum clearance of twenty (20) feet. C. Clearance. Cloth signs may extend across a public street only by permission of the City Council and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances. Temporary signs, other than cloth, when eight (8) feet or more above the ground, may project not more than six (6) inches over public property or beyond the legal setback line. 3. Real Estate Directional Signs. A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of six (6) square feet. Such directional signs shall not be placed closer than four (4) feet to the edge of a public right -of -way and shall not be placed in such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard. B. No more than two (2) such signs shall be allowed at any one (1) intersection and only one (1) sign per development is allowed at each intersection and three (3) signs (total) per development shall be allowed. 4. Sign Identification. All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed in the upper left -hand corner by the permittee. 10 SEC. 008: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS AND DISPLAYS 1. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons_of.lights, clusters of flags, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature. or a group of temporary signs, may be displayed on private property only, by special permit. Such permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ten (10) days and shall be issued no more than four (4) times per year. SEC. 009: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY 1. Nothing in this Code shall be interpreted as controlling public and informational signs placed on the public right -of -way by any governmental agency or public utility having underground or overhead installations. 2. Public service directional signs for public buildings such as public schools, libraries, hospitals and other similar public service facilities, may be placed entirely on the public right -of -way. Such signs are limited to one (1) of the foregoing types at locations approved by the Planning Commission. Sign must be of size, height, color, design and mounting and so located as to comply in all respects with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published under date of 1971 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. 3. No sign may be placed in or overhang City utilities right -of -way or easement areas, except under prior agreement between the City and the property owner. SEC. 010: PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES 1. The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited: A. All signs not complying with the Washington State Highway Department regulations adjacent to State roads. B. Any sign using the words "stop," "look," "danger," or any other word, symbol or character which might confuse traffic or detract from any legal traffic control devices. C. All animated signs. D. Rooftop signs supported by exposed truss work and wall mounted signs with individual letters extending above parapet line. E. Billboards. F. Unique signs unless specifically approved by the Planning Com- mission under Section 004, paragraph 4. Permits may be denied if in the judgment of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered, confusing or unsafe condition. 10 SEC. 008: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS AND DISPLAYS 1. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons_of.lights, clusters of flags, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature. or a group of temporary signs, may be displayed on private property only, by special permit. Such permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ten (10) days and shall be issued no more than four (4) times per year. SEC. 009: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY 1. Nothing in this Code shall be interpreted as controlling public and informational signs placed on the public right -of -way by any governmental agency or public utility having underground or overhead installations. 2. Public service directional signs for public buildings such as public schools, libraries, hospitals and other similar public service facilities, may be placed entirely on the public right -of -way. Such signs are limited to one (1) of the foregoing types at locations approved by the Planning Commission. Sign must be of size, height, color, design and mounting and so located as to comply in all respects with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, published under date of 1971 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. 3. No sign may be placed in or overhang City utilities right -of -way or easement areas, except under prior agreement between the City and the property owner. SEC. 010: PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES 1. The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited: A. All signs not complying with the Washington State Highway Department regulations adjacent to State roads. B. Any sign using the words "stop," "look," "danger," or any other word, symbol or character which might confuse traffic or detract from any legal traffic control devices. C. All animated signs. D. Rooftop signs supported by exposed truss work and wall mounted signs with individual letters extending above parapet line. E. Billboards. F. Unique signs unless specifically approved by the Planning Com- mission under Section 004, paragraph 4. Permits may be denied if in the judgment of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered, confusing or unsafe condition. 11 G. Permanent off premise signs; except directional signs of a design and in locations close to the premises or where three or more separate business activities agree to function as a single business park or shopping center, in which case one of the properties may be used as the location for signing in accordance with Section 011, paragraph 8 and /or 10 and specifically approved by the Planning Comission. H. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, wind animated objects, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature except as specifically provided in Section 007 of this Code. (Not prohibited are national, state and institutional flags properly displayed or temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays, such as Independence Day, Christmas, Tukwila Days, and similar events of a public nature.) I. Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted, including sandwich or "A" boards. J. There shall be no signs or sign supports allowed within twenty (20) feet of intersections or driveways which shall obscure vision between the height of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet of the street or driveway grade. K. Signs mounted or painted on stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices, to circumvent the intent of this Code. 2. Unauthorized signs or other advertising devices either wholly or partially supported on or projecting over the public right -of -way shall be removed by the Building Official or his representative without notice to the owner. Such signs or devices shall be held by the City for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, during which time the owner may redeem such sign or device by payment to the City Treasurer an amount equal to the City cost for the removal and storage, but in no event shall the fee be less than ten (10) dollars. After expiration of the thirty (30) days period, the sign not having been redeemed, shall become the property of the City of Tukwila. 3. All non conforming temporary signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance. All non conforming permanent signs including those for which variances have previously been granted and which have a replacement value of less than one hundred (100) dollars shall be brought into conformance with requirements of this Code or shall be removed within one (1) year from the effective date of this Code. All non conforming permanent signs including those for which variances have been previously granted and which have a replacement value of one hundred (100) dollars or more shall be brought into conformance with the requirements of this Code or shall be removed within seven (7) years from the effective date of this Code. For those areas annexed or rezoned subsequent to the enactment of this Code, the effective date for the start of the time period for the removal or revision of signs shall be the date of annexation or rezoning. 11 G. Permanent off premise signs; except directional signs of a design and in locations close to the premises or where three or more separate business activities agree to function as a single business park or shopping center, in which case one of the properties may be used as the location for signing in accordance with Section 011, paragraph 8 and /or 10 and specifically approved by the Planning Comission. H. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clusters of flags, wind animated objects, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature except as specifically provided in Section 007 of this Code. (Not prohibited are national, state and institutional flags properly displayed or temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays, such as Independence Day, Christmas, Tukwila Days, and similar events of a public nature.) I. Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted, including sandwich or "A" boards. J. There shall be no signs or sign supports allowed within twenty (20) feet of intersections or driveways which shall obscure vision between the height of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet of the street or driveway grade. K. Signs mounted or painted on stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices, to circumvent the intent of this Code. 2. Unauthorized signs or other advertising devices either wholly or partially supported on or projecting over the public right -of -way shall be removed by the Building Official or his representative without notice to the owner. Such signs or devices shall be held by the City for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, during which time the owner may redeem such sign or device by payment to the City Treasurer an amount equal to the City cost for the removal and storage, but in no event shall the fee be less than ten (10) dollars. After expiration of the thirty (30) days period, the sign not having been redeemed, shall become the property of the City of Tukwila. 3. All non conforming temporary signs shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the date of this ordinance. All non conforming permanent signs including those for which variances have previously been granted and which have a replacement value of less than one hundred (100) dollars shall be brought into conformance with requirements of this Code or shall be removed within one (1) year from the effective date of this Code. All non conforming permanent signs including those for which variances have been previously granted and which have a replacement value of one hundred (100) dollars or more shall be brought into conformance with the requirements of this Code or shall be removed within seven (7) years from the effective date of this Code. For those areas annexed or rezoned subsequent to the enactment of this Code, the effective date for the start of the time period for the removal or revision of signs shall be the date of annexation or rezoning. 12 4. Upon the closure and vacation of a business or activity, the owner of said business or activity shall have thirty (30) days from the date of closure to remove all signs relating to said business or activity. If the owner of said business or activity fails to remove said signs within the designated time limit, then the owner of the property upon which said signs are located shall remove said signs within sixty (60) days of said closure and vacation of premise. If the owner of said property upon which said signs are located fails to remove said signs within sixty (60) days, then the City of Tukwila may remove said signs at the owner's expense. SEC. 011: REGULATIONS BASED UPON LAND USE CATEGORIES 1. General. A. The type, character, location, number and size of permanent signs varies with the land use category in which the signs are located. The land use categories are as established under Title 18, Tukwila Municipal Code. B. In commercial, industrial, and multiple residential areas, where a demonstrated need for off -site directional signing exists, owners or tenants of these premises may petition the Planning Commission for review and approval of the design of a shared directional sign which shall be appropriate for the specific area in which it is to be placed and shall not exceed the ten (10) feet in height, four (4) feet in width, and have a maximum of two (2) signing surfaces which do not exceed a total area of fifty (50) square feet; the base of the sign structure shall be located in a two (2) foot high masonry base of decorative appearance. The shared directional sign shall contain no advertising copy, but be limited to the names and addresses of the companies or activities being located. C. Where underground utilities easements or corridors have been established, no signs shall be located in the corridor or easement, except as specified in Section 009, sub section 3. D. Billboards are prohibited in all areas. E. No exposed neon tubing shall be used where sign face is within two hundred (200) feet of a multiple or single family use area. F. No free standing signs shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of a multiple or single family use area. G. Any free standing sign shall be setback from all property lines a distance at least equal to the overall height of the sign above average grade; however, setback requirement may be waived or adjusted due to special circumstances after a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 004, paragraph 4. H. Under marquee signs must be approved by the Planning Commission, except as stipulated in Section 006. 12 4. Upon the closure and vacation of a business or activity, the owner of said business or activity shall have thirty (30) days from the date of closure to remove all signs relating to said business or activity. If the owner of said business or activity fails to remove said signs within the designated time limit, then the owner of the property upon which said signs are located shall remove said signs within sixty (60) days of said closure and vacation of premise. If the owner of said property upon which said signs are located fails to remove said signs within sixty (60) days, then the City of Tukwila may remove said signs at the owner's expense. SEC. 011: REGULATIONS BASED UPON LAND USE CATEGORIES 1. General. A. The type, character, location, number and size of permanent signs varies with the land use category in which the signs are located. The land use categories are as established under Title 18, Tukwila Municipal Code. B. In commercial, industrial, and multiple residential areas, where a demonstrated need for off -site directional signing exists, owners or tenants of these premises may petition the Planning Commission for review and approval of the design of a shared directional sign which shall be appropriate for the specific area in which it is to be placed and shall not exceed the ten (10) feet in height, four (4) feet in width, and have a maximum of two (2) signing surfaces which do not exceed a total area of fifty (50) square feet; the base of the sign structure shall be located in a two (2) foot high masonry base of decorative appearance. The shared directional sign shall contain no advertising copy, but be limited to the names and addresses of the companies or activities being located. C. Where underground utilities easements or corridors have been established, no signs shall be located in the corridor or easement, except as specified in Section 009, sub section 3. D. Billboards are prohibited in all areas. E. No exposed neon tubing shall be used where sign face is within two hundred (200) feet of a multiple or single family use area. F. No free standing signs shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of a multiple or single family use area. G. Any free standing sign shall be setback from all property lines a distance at least equal to the overall height of the sign above average grade; however, setback requirement may be waived or adjusted due to special circumstances after a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 004, paragraph 4. H. Under marquee signs must be approved by the Planning Commission, except as stipulated in Section 006. 13 2. Single Family Use Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (12) square feet. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs to be located in the set -back area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet; maximum height above ground, when in set -back area, shall not exceed five (5) feet, and base of sign shall be located in landscaped area. Bulletin boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall be front lighted from concealed sources, or have back lighted channel letters on non illuminated opaque sign panel. 3. Multiple Family Use Areas Where Signs Will Face Single Family Use Areas or Parks Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (11/2) square feet. 4. Multiple Family Use Areas Where Signs Will Face Other Multiple or Commercial or Industrial Use Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single wall plaque not more than two (2) square feet; plaque may be illuminated from front. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which property fronts. The total area of sign or signs shall not exceed sixty -four (64) square feet. Maximum height, when in set -back area, shall not exceed ten (10) feet, and base of sign shall be in landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs and must be approved by the Planning Commission. Signs may be illuminated from within the sign cabinet, but exposed neon tubing or bare lamps shall not be permitted. 5. Commercial Use Areas, Where Signs are Located Across the Street From, or Abutting Single Family Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (1z) square feet. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs to be located in the set -back area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet; maximum height above ground, when in set -back area, shall not exceed five (5) feet, and base of sign shall be located in landscaped area. Bulletin boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall be front lighted from concealed sources, or have back lighted channel letters on non illuminated opaque sign panel. C. For commercial uses, including service stations, areas which are sixty (60) percent of those in Table 11 -1 are permitted; other requirements as listed in paragraph 7 following. 13 2. Single Family Use Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (12) square feet. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs to be located in the set -back area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet; maximum height above ground, when in set -back area, shall not exceed five (5) feet, and base of sign shall be located in landscaped area. Bulletin boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall be front lighted from concealed sources, or have back lighted channel letters on non illuminated opaque sign panel. 3. Multiple Family Use Areas Where Signs Will Face Single Family Use Areas or Parks Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (11/2) square feet. 4. Multiple Family Use Areas Where Signs Will Face Other Multiple or Commercial or Industrial Use Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single wall plaque not more than two (2) square feet; plaque may be illuminated from front. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which property fronts. The total area of sign or signs shall not exceed sixty -four (64) square feet. Maximum height, when in set -back area, shall not exceed ten (10) feet, and base of sign shall be in landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs and must be approved by the Planning Commission. Signs may be illuminated from within the sign cabinet, but exposed neon tubing or bare lamps shall not be permitted. 5. Commercial Use Areas, Where Signs are Located Across the Street From, or Abutting Single Family Areas A. Home occupations may be identified by a single, non illuminated wall plaque of not more than one and one -half (1z) square feet. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts; signs to be located in the set -back area or upon the face of the building. Total area of sign or signs shall not exceed thirty -two (32) square feet; maximum height above ground, when in set -back area, shall not exceed five (5) feet, and base of sign shall be located in landscaped area. Bulletin boards are considered signs. Illuminated signs shall be front lighted from concealed sources, or have back lighted channel letters on non illuminated opaque sign panel. C. For commercial uses, including service stations, areas which are sixty (60) percent of those in Table 11 -1 are permitted; other requirements as listed in paragraph 7 following. 14 D. All free standing signs must be approved by the Planning Com- mission. Permits may be denied if in the judgement of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered or confusing condition or would generally degrade the physical appearance or character of the street or neighborhood. E. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 6. Commercial Use Areas, Where Signs are Located Across the Street From, or Abutting Multiple Family Areas, or Public Facilities A. Home occupations may be identified by a single wall plaque not more than two (2) square feet; plaque may be illuminated from front. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts. The total area of sign or signs shall not exceed sixty -four (64) square feet. Maximum height, when in set -back area, shall not exceed ten (10) feet, and base of sign shall be in landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs and must be approved by the Planning Commission. Signs may be illuminated from within the sign cabinet, but exposed neon tubing or bare lamps shall not be permitted. C. For commercial uses, including service stations, areas which are ninety (90) percent of those in Table 11 -1 are permitted; other requirements are listed in paragraph 7 following. D. All free standing signs must be approved by the Planning Commission. Permits may be denied if in the judgement of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered or confusing condition or would generally degrade the physical appearance or character of the street or neighborhood. E. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 7. Commercial Use Areas, Except Regional Shopping Centers (Use Area C -PR) and Service Station Uses, Where Signs are Located Across Street From or Abut Other Commercial Use Areas or Industrial Use Areas A. Signs on Faces of Buildings One sign permitted for each street upon which the property fronts. Area of sign on each building face shall be as follows: TABLE 11 -1 Area of Parallel Building Face Area of Sign as of Projected Total Projection Building Face Area (with 150 SF max.) up to 500 square feet 5% 501 to 2,000 square feet 41/2% 2,001 to 3,000 square feet 31/2% 3,001 to 4,000 square feet 3% over 4,000 square feet 150 SF max. 14 D. All free standing signs must be approved by the Planning Com- mission. Permits may be denied if in the judgement of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered or confusing condition or would generally degrade the physical appearance or character of the street or neighborhood. E. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 6. Commercial Use Areas, Where Signs are Located Across the Street From, or Abutting Multiple Family Areas, or Public Facilities A. Home occupations may be identified by a single wall plaque not more than two (2) square feet; plaque may be illuminated from front. B. Churches, hospitals, schools and special uses may have one sign for each street upon which the property fronts. The total area of sign or signs shall not exceed sixty -four (64) square feet. Maximum height, when in set -back area, shall not exceed ten (10) feet, and base of sign shall be in landscaped area. Bulletin boards and reader boards are considered signs and must be approved by the Planning Commission. Signs may be illuminated from within the sign cabinet, but exposed neon tubing or bare lamps shall not be permitted. C. For commercial uses, including service stations, areas which are ninety (90) percent of those in Table 11 -1 are permitted; other requirements are listed in paragraph 7 following. D. All free standing signs must be approved by the Planning Commission. Permits may be denied if in the judgement of the Planning Commission the effect of the proposed sign would contribute to a cluttered or confusing condition or would generally degrade the physical appearance or character of the street or neighborhood. E. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 7. Commercial Use Areas, Except Regional Shopping Centers (Use Area C -PR) and Service Station Uses, Where Signs are Located Across Street From or Abut Other Commercial Use Areas or Industrial Use Areas A. Signs on Faces of Buildings One sign permitted for each street upon which the property fronts. Area of sign on each building face shall be as follows: TABLE 11 -1 Area of Parallel Building Face Area of Sign as of Projected Total Projection Building Face Area (with 150 SF max.) up to 500 square feet 5% 501 to 2,000 square feet 41/2% 2,001 to 3,000 square feet 31/2% 3,001 to 4,000 square feet 3% over 4,000 square feet 150 SF max. 15 Where signs can be shown to be an intregral part of the main building design, a greater percentage may be allowed upon approval of the Planning Commission. Where buildings house more than one tenant, the sign area on the building alotted to each tenant shall be uniform; office buildings with multiple tenancies shall only be identified by the official name of the building, and internal directories shall be used to identify the individual tenants. One free standing sign per building shall be allowed, except when buildings are supportive to the principle activity of a business where signs are allowed only for the principle use, unless specifically permitted by the Planning Commission. The total area of all the faces of this sign shall not exceed two (2) times the area given in Table 11 -1. B. Support for free standing signs shall be in a landscaped area. The height of the free standing signs shall be thirty -five (35) feet in commercial use areas for the first ten (10) acres of land, plus two (2) feet of height for each five (5) acres in excess of the ten (10) acres. The free standing sign shall contain no advertising copy, but be limited to name of company or activity being identified, and trademark or logo, except where an approved reader board is being used. C. In addition, free standing signs may be increased by ten (10) square feet plus one (1) percent for every additional ten (10) feet on increment excess of the required setback in the land use zone. This exception does not apply in areas within six hundred (600) feet of a residential zone. D. Non- rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 8. Regional Shopping Centers (Use Area C -PR) Buildings on the perimeter of the regional center site shall have signing which conforms with paragraph 7 above. Identification signs for the center as a whole shall have an aggregate area of not more than three hundred (300) square feet per street which abuts the development, and no one sign shall contain more than fifty (50) percent of the allowable sign area; the height of the larger pylon or sign shall not exceed ninety (90) feet. Signing on shopping center buildings proper shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases, except in connection with temporary commercial, industrial or public service displays. 9. Service Stations Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Use Areas. Where service stations are located across the street from or abut commercial or industrial use areas, requirements of paragraph 7, above, are modified to allow the following: A. Free standing sign may have face area (all faces) of not more than three hundred (300) square feet. 15 Where signs can be shown to be an intregral part of the main building design, a greater percentage may be allowed upon approval of the Planning Commission. Where buildings house more than one tenant, the sign area on the building alotted to each tenant shall be uniform; office buildings with multiple tenancies shall only be identified by the official name of the building, and internal directories shall be used to identify the individual tenants. One free standing sign per building shall be allowed, except when buildings are supportive to the principle activity of a business where signs are allowed only for the principle use, unless specifically permitted by the Planning Commission. The total area of all the faces of this sign shall not exceed two (2) times the area given in Table 11 -1. B. Support for free standing signs shall be in a landscaped area. The height of the free standing signs shall be thirty -five (35) feet in commercial use areas for the first ten (10) acres of land, plus two (2) feet of height for each five (5) acres in excess of the ten (10) acres. The free standing sign shall contain no advertising copy, but be limited to name of company or activity being identified, and trademark or logo, except where an approved reader board is being used. C. In addition, free standing signs may be increased by ten (10) square feet plus one (1) percent for every additional ten (10) feet on increment excess of the required setback in the land use zone. This exception does not apply in areas within six hundred (600) feet of a residential zone. D. Non- rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases. 8. Regional Shopping Centers (Use Area C -PR) Buildings on the perimeter of the regional center site shall have signing which conforms with paragraph 7 above. Identification signs for the center as a whole shall have an aggregate area of not more than three hundred (300) square feet per street which abuts the development, and no one sign shall contain more than fifty (50) percent of the allowable sign area; the height of the larger pylon or sign shall not exceed ninety (90) feet. Signing on shopping center buildings proper shall be submitted for approval of the Planning Commission. Non rolling equipment and merchandise must be displayed from within buildings or within glass fronted cases, except in connection with temporary commercial, industrial or public service displays. 9. Service Stations Surrounded by Commercial or Industrial Use Areas. Where service stations are located across the street from or abut commercial or industrial use areas, requirements of paragraph 7, above, are modified to allow the following: A. Free standing sign may have face area (all faces) of not more than three hundred (300) square feet. 16 B. Signs on faces of building may be increased in area to equal eight (8) percent of projected building face area. A portion of the total area allowed for signs on the faces of the building may be used to identify the occupant of the premises, the goods, services or credit available. 10. Industrial Use Areas Signs shall be as described under paragraph 7, above, except that height permitted for the first ten (10) acres is forty -five feet. SEC. 012: LIABILITY City Not Liable This Code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, constructing or moving any sign in the City for damages to anyone injured or damaged either in person or property by any defect therein; nor shall the City, or any agent thereof, be held as assuming such liability by reason of permit or inspection authorized herein or a certificate of inspection by the City or any of its agents. SEC. 013: SEVERABILITY If any part or portion of this Ordinance is determined to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such deter- mination shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. SEC. 014: REVOCATION OF PERMITS The Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued by him upon failure of the holder thereof to comply with any provision of this Ordinance. SEC. 015: PENALTIES Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed $500.00, or shall be punished by imprison- ment not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. 16 B. Signs on faces of building may be increased in area to equal eight (8) percent of projected building face area. A portion of the total area allowed for signs on the faces of the building may be used to identify the occupant of the premises, the goods, services or credit available. 10. Industrial Use Areas Signs shall be as described under paragraph 7, above, except that height permitted for the first ten (10) acres is forty -five feet. SEC. 012: LIABILITY City Not Liable This Code shall not be construed to relieve or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, constructing or moving any sign in the City for damages to anyone injured or damaged either in person or property by any defect therein; nor shall the City, or any agent thereof, be held as assuming such liability by reason of permit or inspection authorized herein or a certificate of inspection by the City or any of its agents. SEC. 013: SEVERABILITY If any part or portion of this Ordinance is determined to be unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such deter- mination shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance. SEC. 014: REVOCATION OF PERMITS The Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued by him upon failure of the holder thereof to comply with any provision of this Ordinance. SEC. 015: PENALTIES Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed $500.00, or shall be punished by imprison- ment not exceeding 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such hereunder. Sec. 016: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and legal publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR, This clibi day of >22 1973. Ma •r Attest Ci Clerk Appro� as to Form: City Attor ey ecco rcl ro n ;e,te. S o13 Published: Sec. 016: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and legal publication. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY THE MAYOR, This clibi day of >22 1973. Ma •r Attest Ci Clerk Appro� as to Form: City Attor ey ecco rcl ro n ;e,te. S o13 Published: