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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/17/2015 09 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Text AmendmentsBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 9. For Meeting of February 17, 2015 ITEM TITLE: Public hearing and ordinance for the proposed text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, AICP Community Development Director Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575 -6163 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: On January 28, 2015, the City of Yakima Planning Commission concluded its public hearing and deliberations regarding City Council directed amendments to the City of Yakima's sign code Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall , display case, fascia, and window signs. In accordance with YMC 16.10.080, the City of Yakima Planning Commission has forwarded its recommendation and accompanying ordinance to the Yakima City Council for their full consideration and approval. Resolution: Other (Specify): Contract: Start Date: Item Budgeted: Funding Source /Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: Ordinance: X Contract Term: End Date: Amount: Improve the Built Environment APPROVED FOR j%4&Lwd, City Manager SUBMITTAL: 4CAft T &C RECOMMENDATION: Both City staff and the Yakima Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed sign ordinance amendments as documented in the Planning Commission's January 28, 2015, recommendation. ATTACHMENTS: Description ❑ Proposed Ordinance SignCodeAmendments ❑ Exhibit A - SianOrdinance Exhibit Q - SignOrdinance Complete Record - SignOrdinance Upload Date Type 21512015 Ordinance 21512015 ExIllbit 21512015 ExIllbit 21512015 BaCkUlp IMateiriiall ORDINANCE NO. 2015- AN ORDINANCE relating to land use development regulations pertaining to signage; and amending Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in December 2014; and WHEREAS, proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the proposed Sign Ordinance amendment on September 24, 2014, October 22, 2014, November 19, 2014, and December 10, 2014; and WHEREAS, all required public notice for the Planning Commission public hearing was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC 15.11.090, and YMC 16.05.010 — 050; and WHEREAS, a SEPA Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) was issued for this proposal on January 9, 2015, and the 14 -day appeal period ended on January 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, the recommendation for this Sign Ordinance amendment is based upon the criteria specified in YMC 16.10.040; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission held its required open record public hearing on January 28, 2015, providing opportunity for the public to comment on the draft amendments; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission heard from two members of the public regarding the proposed sign amendments; and WHEREAS, after hearing from the public, the Yakima Planning Commission did deliberate on the sign amendments, and by unanimous vote recommended approval of the draft ordinance with two changes: 1 1. Striking the words "glass /or other" from the Marquee /Display Case sign definition provided for in YMC 15.08.020 Definitions; and 2. Striking item one of YMC 15.08.110 Temporary Signs which states "only one temporary sign on each street frontage per parcel or lot is permitted, or "; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of this amendment on January 28, 2015, and forwarded its recommendation on to the Yakima City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such chapter should be amended to clarify existing procedures and implement new procedures regarding signage in the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a closed record hearing on February 17, 2015, pursuant to notice, to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, finds and determines that Chapter 15.08 YMC should be amended as shown and set forth in Exhibit "A" with legislative changes shown in Exhibit "B ", both attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and that such amendments are in the best interest of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, which Exhibit "A" incorporates the legislative changes set forth in Exhibit "B ". Section 2. The findings within the January 28, 2015, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding these proposed text amendments are hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.030 (F), and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 17th day of February, 2015. Micah Cawley, Mayor 2 ATTEST: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: Exhibit "A" Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.040 Non - regulated signs. 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. 15.08.090 Roof signs. 15.08.100 Wall signs. 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent of the zoning district; proper sign maintenance; elimination of visual clutter; and creative and innovative sign design. To accomplish this purpose, the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenance of signs within the urban area shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. "Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use. "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges. National flags, state and local flags or any official flag at an institution or business will not be considered banners. "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays. "Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which the building is intended. Directional Sign. See "off- premises directional sign" and "on- premises directional sign." "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and /or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia Board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Figure 8 -1 "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof system. SIGN CANNOT EXCEED TIFkF. '.S17E OF TNEF FASCIA BOARD OF WHICH IT IS AT , JOHN'S SUPER WIDGETSL --' . FASCIA BOARD MUST EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF BWLDING'ROOF STRU' -CTURE AND SOFFVTS & END GAPS MUST BE INSTALLERS. Ciky tJk ^�akrxra MAY Nor C fYRt7JFC. MC7R1 n IAN 12'F RON - ......... IFASCRA 80 ARC FASCIA CIA SIGN (YMC 15M105) Figure 8 -2 1, IN D CAPS SGaFRT REQUIRED "Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one -third of the non - constant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "Grand opening sign" means temporary signs, posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons and searchlights used to announce the opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new management. "Marquee/Display Case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the Building Official. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Marquee /Display Case signs shall be considered wall signs regulated under the provisions of YMC § 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind the clear /translucent material shall not be considered a temporary sign subject to the provisions of YMC § 15.08.110. "Multiple - building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, offices, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and /or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. "Multiple- tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and /or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.) "Off- premises directional sign" means an off - premises sign with directions to a particular business. "Off- premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located. "On- premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits, service areas, or other on -site locations. "On- premises sign' means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. "Political sign" means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective offices, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot. "Portable sign" means a sign made of wood, metal, plastic, or other durable material that is not attached to the ground or a structure. This definition includes sandwich boards, and portable reader boards if placed on private property. Signs placed on public or street right -of -way, including public sidewalks, require review under YMC 8.20.055. "Projecting sign' means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. B oo b' SIIGN M1CI M 15. THAN %TCCaJICr 7 rvAfNilE'. 'ihilRW CDN&TI 11RD HEIGHT Ob' BUILDING �b ..................l24- 1 MIPAUNP Cilty „ . akinia PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign' means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign' means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and /or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. Figure 8 -4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages. Figure 8 -5 "Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials. Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs. "Use identification sign' means a sign used to identify and /or contain information pertaining to a school, church, residential development, or a legal business other than a home occupation in a residential district. "Wall sign" means any on- premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100. SLGN EVE CANNOT EXCEED S ALE OP WALL Y{}' WHICH fi'f TACHE.D FIMIPLill ji. V BUILDING FACE f3E0..i. V TH R00FI -M carer Yakima ITIT WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8 -6 "Window sign' means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determining a sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area, and shall not be counted as wall or temporary signage as regulated under YMC §§ 15.08. 100 & 110. Window signage which exceeds 50 percent of any given window area are not permitted. (Ord. 2010 -34 § 4, 2010: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 32, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 16, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. 1. For New Uses. All on- premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off- premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.040 Non - regulated signs. Provided the below mentioned signs meet the General Provisions of YMC § 15.08.070, and except when otherwise prohibited, or regulated in another section of this Chapter. The following signs are not regulated as to their number and /or size, with the exception of Window and Temporary signs. All signs listed in this Section do not require a permit: 1. Window signs, in conjunction with a permitted use, of which the signage does not exceed 50 percent or more of the total window area. Window signs shall not be included in determining the total number of permitted signs or allowed signage area, as regulated in YMC § 15.08 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5. Historical site plaques; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 8. Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law; 9. Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations; 10. Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that: a. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to fifteen days after the general election; and b. No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property; 11. Temporary signs; No more than two temporary signs per parcel, not to exceed a combined total of 32 square feet of sign area. (see YMC 15.08.110); 12. Canopies and awning signs; 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the fee requirements of YMC § 11.04.030 and Title 15, but require submittal and approval of a sign permit meeting the general requirements of YMC § 15.08.070, and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1. On- premises signs not readable from the public right -of -way, i.e., menu boards, etc.; 2. On- premises directional signs; 3. Construction and real estate signs not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area; 4. Church, school, and community center name and /or reader boards not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area; 5. Temporary signs totaling more than 32 square feet and up to 64 square feet of sign area per parcel, or more than two temporary signs per parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right -of -way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business; 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic /street sign or signal; 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic- control standard poles; 4. Swinging projecting signs; 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and /or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition; 6. Abandoned signs; 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and 8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. A. General Requirements. Signs shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs. B. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign, or the owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located, from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and /or removal of signs. (See YMC 15.08.160.) (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 35, 1993). 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8 -1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8 -2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8 -3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. Table 8 -1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 113-1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Project Identification Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted Class (1) Use Freestanding' Subdivision/Proj. I.D. Only On-premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Projecting Not Permitted Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off - Premises Signs Directional Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Advertising Billboards NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Signs Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Freestanding' Projecting Not Permitted Wall/Roof/Portable Signs Wall: YMC 15.08.100/Roof: YMC 15.08.090 /Temporary: YMC 15.08.110 SIGN TYPE Freeway ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 60 sq. ft. Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off - Premises Signs Directional Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) Frontage is more than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Advertising N of Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) Billboards NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple - tenant buildings. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe placed on a wall —See Table 8 -2. Table 8 -2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs SR, R -1, R -2, and R -3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. ft. NOT PERMITTED FIB and B -1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. SIZE OF WALL TO WHICH ATTACHED WHERE PERMITTED: UP TO 300 SQUARE FOOT B -2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is less than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is more than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Freestanding and Projecting Signs LCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. GC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. AS Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. RD Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. M -1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. M -2 MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE Table 8 -3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 SIGN STANDARDS MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding' Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. back 15 feet or less from required right -of -way Sign is set 10 ft. 15 ft. 2011. 35 ft. 4011. 3011. 40 ft. . back more than 15 feet from required right -of -way Projecting Not permitted See YMC 15.08.080 1. Wall 1. Top of wall to which attached (YMC15.08.100) 2. Fascia 2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached.(YMC 15.08.105) Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right -of -way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5 -1) Notes: 1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe placed on a wall. (See Table 8 -2.) (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code; B. Except for non - regulated and temporary signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground; C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC 15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090; D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8 -3, except when the side or rear yard is a street frontage, then the front setback shall apply; E. Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety; F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner; G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and /or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1; H. A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See YMC 15.05.040); L No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in YMC 15.05.040; and J. Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. No more than one -third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which it is attached. 2. All signs projecting over the public right -of -way shall conform to the following standards: Clearance Above Grade Less than 8 feet 8 feet to 9 feet 9 feet to 10 feet Over 10 feet Maximum Projection Not permitted 1 foot 2 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: I . Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. 3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. 4. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3. Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee/Display Case signs. a. Marquee/Display Case signs shall have: i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign; ii. The sign face shall be made of a translucent durable material; iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.105 Fascia signs. A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure. 1. Fascia signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned /projecting from the fascia board, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. 2. The number of fascia signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 3. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: 1. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. 2. No temporary sign may be placed in the public right -of -way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city /county. 3. Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 4. No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.120 Directional signs. A. On- Premises Directional Signs. On- premises directional signs readable from the public right -of -way may be permitted in accordance with Table 8 -1. On- premises directional signs may contain both directions and the business name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on- premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face. B. Off - Premises Directional Signs. Off - premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in YMC 15.08.130(B); provided, that: 1. Each use located in a district where off - premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off- premises directional sign; 2. The off - premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square feet in area nor twenty -five feet in height; 3. The off - premises signs are permanently installed on private property; 4. Only one off - premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. A. Billboards are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; and 2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts. B. Billboards maybe permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side -by -side panels; 4. Required front yard setbacks are met; 5. Billboards between a one - hundred -fifty and three- hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted; 6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district; 7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage; 8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8 -3; 9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off - premises signs and billboards does not exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property. C. Off - premises signs are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; 2. Class (2) uses in the B -2, CBD, GC, and RD districts. Off - premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple - building complexes and multiple - tenant buildings in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple - building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8 -2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof, or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8 -2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8 -2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple - tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple - building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple - building complex or multiple - tenant building. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.150 Freeway signs. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotels /motels, restaurants, service stations and fruit stands near the freeway a larger on- premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their service. B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one street frontage, when the use: 1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1st Street, North 16th Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway interchange; or 2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right -of -way. C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple- building complex or for each development, whichever is more restrictive. D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign. E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8 -3. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that: A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and B. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan. The comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color, location and associated landscaping; 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district; 3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and 4. For multiple - tenant buildings and multiple building complexes, a description of how the available sign area will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces. B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the comprehensive design plan in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and /or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he finds that such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to this approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this section and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.180 Variances. Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter 15.21. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.190 Violations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Exhibit "B" Legislative Changes Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.040 Non- regulated signs. 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. 15.08.090 Roof signs. 15.08.100 Wall signs. 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent of the zoning district; proper sign maintenance; elimination of visual clutter; and creative and innovative sign design. To accomplish this purpose, the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenance of signs within the urban area shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. "Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use. "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges. National flags, state and local flags or any official flag at an institution or business will not be considered banners. "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays. "Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which the building is intended. Directional Sign. See "off- premises directional sign" and "on- premises directional sign." "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and /or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia Board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Figure 8 -1 SIGN CANNOT EXCEED THE SITE OF TNF FASCIA BOARD OF WHICH IT IS AT TA6:N-IED JOHN'S SUPER 1 FASCIA BOARD MUST EMTEIMCI ROOF 4'JICiTFM ok" BLg81LIGpNC. 'd3QOf � STRUCTURE AND OFFVPB F ./ & END CAPS MUST BE , INSTALLED a� FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15MI05) "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof system. Figure 8 -2 r � VI ETS �•� '^- 1, IN CAP" -, MAN NO r PROJECT MOR EsEFpP REQUIRED 'P1 IAN 12'F Rohl IFASCRA 80ART) Gu FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15MI05) "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof system. Figure 8 -2 "Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one -third of the non-constant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "Grand opening sign" means temporary signs, posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons and searchlights used to announce the opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new management. "Marquee/DisplU Case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the Building Official. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Marquee /Display Case signs shall be considered wall signs related under the provisions of YMC § 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind the clear /translucent material shall not be considered a tempor , sign subject to the provisions of YMC § 15.08.110. "Multiple - building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, offices, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and /or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. "Multiple- tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and /or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.) "Off- premises directional sign" means an off - premises sign with directions to a particular business. "Off- premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located. "On- premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits, service areas, or other on -site locations. "On- premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. "Political sign" means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective offices, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot. "Portable sign" means a sign made of wood, metal, plastic, or other durable material that is not attached to the ground or a structure. This definition includes sandwich boards, and portable w reader boards " if placed on private property. Signs placed on public or street right -of -way, including public sidewalks, require review under YMC 8.20.055. "Projecting sign' means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. B oo b' SIIGN M1CI M 15. THAN %TCCaJICr 7 rvAfNilE'. 'ihilRW CDN&TI 11RD HEIGHT Ob' BUILDING �b ..................l24- 1 MIPAUNP Cilty „ . akinia PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign' means any sign erected or constructed as an integral for is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign' means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and /or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. Figure 844 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages. Figure 845 "Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materialsapA pei4able signs as defiRed iii this seetia . Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs. "Use identification sign" means a sign used to identify and /or contain information pertaining to a school, church, residential development, or a legal business other than a home occupation in a residential district. "Wall sign' means any on- premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100. SLGN q;LF CANNOT EXCEED S ALE OP WALL Y{}' WHICH fi'f TACHE.D care..rx.... ITIT WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8 -6 "Window sign' means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determining a sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area. and shall not be counted as wall or temnorary sianaae as regulated under YMC 66 15.08. 100 & 110. Window sianaae which exceeds 50 percent of M given window area are not permitted. (Ord. 2010 -34 § 4, 2010: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 32, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 16, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. 1. For New Uses. All on- premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off - premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.040 Non- regulated signs. Provided the below mentioned signs meet the General Provisions of YMC § 15.08.070, and Eexcept when otherwise prohibited; speeif4eally .,.-^,,idea, or regulated in another section of this .Chapter. The following signs are tai4da -ds @� t4 is e4apter �not regulated as to their number and /or size, with the exception of Window and Temporary signs. All signs listed in this Section do not require a permit: 1. Window signs, in conjunction with a permitted use, of which the signage does not exceed 50 percent or more of the total window area. Window signs shall not be included in determining the total number of permitted signs or allowed signage area, as regulated in YMC § 15.08; 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5. Historical site plaques; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 8. Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law; 9. Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations; 10. Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that: a. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to fifteen days after the general election; and b. No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property; 11. Temporary signs: No more than two temporar signs per parcel, not to exceed a combined total of 32 square feet of sign area. (see YMC 15.08.110): 44-.12. Canopies and awning signs; 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the fee requirements of YMC § 11.04.030 and Title 15, but require submittal and approval of a sign permit meeting the general requirements of YMC § 15.08.070, and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1. On- premises signs not readable from the public right- of -way. i.e.. menu boards. etc. 2. On- premises directional signs: 3. Construction and real estate signs not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area: 4. Church, school, and community center name and /or reader boards not exceeding 32 square feet in sign _area, 5. Temporary signs totaling more than 32 square feet and up to 64 square feet of sign area per parcel, or more than two temporar signs parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right -of -way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business; 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic /street sign or signal; 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic- control standard poles; 4. Swinging projecting signs; 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and /or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition; 6. Abandoned signs; 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and 8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. A. General Requirements. Signs shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs. B. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign, or the owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located, from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and /or removal of signs. (See YMC 15.08.160.) (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 35, 1993). 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8 -1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8 -2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8 -3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. Table 8 -1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 113-1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Project Identification Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted Class (1) Use Freestanding' Subdivision/Proj. I.D. Only On-premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Projecting Not Permitted Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off - Premises Signs Directional Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Advertising Billboards NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Signs Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Freestanding' Projecting Not Permitted Wall/Roof/Portable Signs Wall: YMC 15.08.100/Roof: YMC 15.08.090 /Temporary: YMC 15.08.110 SIGN TYPE Freeway ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 60 sq. ft. Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off - Premises Signs Directional Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) Frontage is more than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Advertising N of Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) Billboards NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple - tenant buildings. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe placed on a wall —See Table 8 -2. Table 8 -2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs SR, R -1, R -2, and R -3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. ft. NOT PERMITTED FIB and B -1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. SIZE OF WALL TO WHICH ATTACHED WHERE PERMITTED: UP TO 300 SQUARE FOOT B -2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is less than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is more than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Freestanding and Projecting Signs LCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. GC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. AS Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. RD Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. M -1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. M -2 MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE Table 8 -3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 SIGN STANDARDS MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding' Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. back 15 feet or less from required right -of -way Sign is set 10 ft. 15 ft. 2011. 35 ft. 4011. 3011. 40 ft. . back more than 15 feet from required right -of -way Projecting Not permitted See YMC 15.08.080 1. Wall 1Top of wall to which attached (YMC15.08.100) 2. Fascia 4-2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached. (YMC 15.08.1051 Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right -of -way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5 -1) Notes: 1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe placed on a wall. (See Table 8 -2.) (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code; B. Except for exempt-non-regulated and temporM signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground; C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC 15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090; D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8 -3, except when the side or rear yard is a street frontage, then the front setback shall apply; E. Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety; F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner; G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and /or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1; H. A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See YMC 15.05.040); L No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in YMC 15.05.040; and J. Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. No more than one -third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which it is attached. 2. All signs projecting over the public right -of -way shall conform to the following standards: Clearance Above Grade Less than 8 feet 8 feet to 9 feet 9 feet to 10 feet Over 10 feet Maximum Projection Not permitted 1 foot 2 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 4-.2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. -2-.3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. -34. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3_Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee/DisplU Case signs. a. Marquee/DisplU Case signs shall have: i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign-, ii. The sign face shall be made of a translucent durable material: iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 1. A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure. 2. Fascia signs maepainted upon, attached flat to, or pinned /projecting from the fascia board, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. 3. The number of fascia signs is not related: provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 4. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: 4. 2. (l..,ly ., e tomp.,.-afy aeI st eet f .,.-, age p pa,-eel Or l.,t is .-..A tto.d -2-.1.�No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. X2.4 —No temporary sign may be placed in the public right -of -way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city /county. 43.-5—.Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 454.6-.—No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.120 Directional signs. A. On- Premises Directional Signs. On- premises directional signs readable from the public right -of -way may be permitted in accordance with Table 8 -1. On- premises directional signs may contain both directions and the business name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on- premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face. B. Off - Premises Directional Signs. Off - premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in YMC 15.08.130(B); provided, that: 1. Each use located in a district where off - premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off- premises directional sign; 2. The off - premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square feet in area nor twenty -five feet in height; 3. The off - premises signs are permanently installed on private property; 4. Only one off - premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. A. Billboards are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; and 2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts. B. Billboards maybe permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side -by -side panels; 4. Required front yard setbacks are met; 5. Billboards between a one - hundred -fifty and three- hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted; 6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district; 7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage; 8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8 -3; 9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off - premises signs and billboards does not exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property. C. Off - premises signs are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; 2. Class (2) uses in the B -2, CBD, GC, and RD districts. Off - premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple - building complexes and multiple - tenant buildings in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple - building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8 -2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof, or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8 -2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8 -2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple - tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple - building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple - building complex or multiple - tenant building. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.150 Freeway signs. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotels /motels, restaurants, service stations and fruit stands near the freeway a larger on- premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their service. B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one street frontage, when the use: 1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima. Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1st Street, North 16th Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway interchange; or 2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right -of -way. C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple - building complex or for each development, whichever is more restrictive. D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign. E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8 -3. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that: A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and B. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan. The comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color, location and associated landscaping; 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district; 3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and 4. For multiple - tenant buildings and multiple building complexes, a description of how the available sign area will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces. B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the comprehensive design plan in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and /or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he finds that such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to this approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this section and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.180 Variances. Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter 15.21. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.190 Violations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 Yakima Planning Commission Closed Record Public Hearing February 17, 2015 EXHIBIT LIST Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 Site Address: Citywide Staff Contact: Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner Table of Contents CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation & Findings to City Council CHAPTER A Staff Report CHAPTER B SEPA Checklist CHAPTER C Public Notices CHAPTER D Proposed Ordinance ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation AA -1 Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation and Findings to City Council 01/28/2015 ....... .... .. ... ............................... ............................................. ............................... Planning Division 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor Yakima,, I�f' M sing 'an 98901 'hone (5 09) 575-6183 - Fax 09 575 -6 YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL FOR THE YMC TITLE 15 SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS January 28, 2015 WHEREAS The City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in December 2014; and WHEREAS Proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (YUAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16. WHEREAS Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the proposed Sign Ordinance amendment on September 24, 2014, October 22, 2014, November 19, 2014, and December 10, 2014; and WHEREAS All required public notice of this amendment was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC 15.11.090, and YMC 16.05.010 — 050; and WHEREAS A DNS was issued for this proposal on January 9, 2015, and the 14 -day appeal period ended on January 23, 2015; and DOC. INDEX # Code A dministradon (509) 57.5-6126 - Planning" (509),57.5-618.3- (fflice of Neighrboyliood& DevelopmentServices (509) 575-6101 WHEREAS The recommendation for this Sign Ordinance amendment is based upon the criteria specified in YMC 16.10.040; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission held its required open record public hearing on January 28, 2015, providing opportunity for the public to comment on the draft amendments; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission heard from two members of the public regarding the proposed sign amendments; and WHEREAS After hearing from the public the Yakima Planning Commission did deliberate on the sign amendments and by unanimous vote recommended approval of the draft ordinance with two changes: 1. Striking the words "glass /or other" from the Marquee /Display Case sign definition provided for in YMC 15.08.020 Definitions; and 2. Striking item one of YMC 15.08.110 Temporary Signs which states "only one temporary sign on each street frontage per parcel or lot is permitted, or "; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of this amendment on January 28, 2015. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendations to the Yakima City Council: Based upon a review of the information contained in the application, staff report, exhibits, testimony and other evidence presented at an open record public hearing held on January 28, 2015; and a review of the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance; the Planning Commission makes the following: FINDINGS The amendment proposes to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs within the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The requested change is consistent with the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan by meeting many of the goals, objectives and policies of the Plan set forth in the General Development, Public Services, Land Use, Transportation, and Utilities Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. 2014 -2015 Yakima Planning Commission 2 Sign Ordinance Amendment DOC, INDEX # Findings and Recommendations OVOL-� This is a relatively minor request and does not appear to present any adverse consequences for adjacent jurisdictions or service providers. There are no regionally significant issues known related to the request; consequently, this request will not significantly contribute to the cumulative impacts of other Comprehensive Plan amendments, and /or zoning amendments. This proposal meets the County -wide Planning Policies and intent of the Growth Management Act because it will be beneficial to the community, by providing more clear and efficient regulations that may be better implemented by staff and better understood by citizens, property owners, and business owners. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS a) The text amendment is minor in nature. b) No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request. c) The requested text amendment to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance is supported by the City of Yakima's Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025. d) The amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, which includes, but is not limited to, three new definitions in YMC § 15.08.020, amendments to § 15.08.040, .060, .070, .090, .100, .110; and two new sections for Fee Exempt Signs (NEW § 15.08.045), Fascia Signs (NEW § 15.08.105). MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of the text amendments to the Sign Ordinance in the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Title 15, Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the Planning Commission hereby renders its RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL The Planning Commission of the City of Yakima, having received and considered all evidence and testimony presented at public hearing, and having received and reviewed the record herein, hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Yakima APPROVE the zoning Text Amendment application (TXT #005 -14), and accompanying ordinance. RECOMMENDED this 28th day of January, 2015, By: Dave Fonfara, Chairman Yakima Planning Commission 2014 -2015 Yakima Planning Commission 3 Sign Ordinance Amendment Findings and Recommendations DOC. INDEX # AA I ... ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER A Staff Report A -1 Staff Report 01/28/2015 ........ ..._____________ _ .... .......................... _ ........ ......... ......... CITY OF YAKIMA REQUEST FOR URBAN AREA ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS Application # TXT #005 -14 APPLICANT: City of Yakima APPLICANT ADDRESS: 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA, 98901 REQUEST: Proposed text amendment to include amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) 15.08 Signs, to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. DATE OF REQUEST: DATE OF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONTACT: December 4, 2014 January 28, 2015 Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner I. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The City of Yakima Department of Community Development, as requested by City Council, has prepared an application for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (TXT). The proposal is to include amendments to Title 15 of the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, specifically the Section of the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) with regards to Signs— YMC Chapter 15.08. The proposed amendments are intended to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. II. PROCESSING Proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (YUAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16. At the August 5, 2014, City Council meeting potential sign code revisions were discussed with direction to forward the policy items to the Built Environment Committee for review and comment. The Council Action was to forward on suggested amendments to the Planning Commission for consideration in the 2014 Code Update Cycle. On August 21, 2014, the City Council's Built Environment Committee initiated discussions on suggested Sign Ordinance Amendments related to Temporary Signs, Exempt Signs, Window Signs and Display Cases, and gave direction to the Planning Division Staff to begin preliminary review of the existing Sign Ordinance. DOC. INDEX Ulna too Cod dins niv'rat'ion (509) 5 715 61,26 1 , 75 eho a:es (509) 575-6101 The City Council sent a Memorandum of Understanding, dated September 9, 2014, to the Yakima Planning Commission requesting for Sign Code Amendment Consideration regarding the four key areas of YMC Chapter 15.08, specifically the following: 1. Exempt Sign Section 2. Temporary Sign Section 3. Window Sign requirements 4. Display Case Signage In September of 2014, the Planning Division, as requested by the City Council, conducted a preliminary review of the existing Sign Ordinance to consider how to better implement the desired intention of the Sign Ordinance. The Planning Division met with the City's Code Enforcement Division to discuss the four key areas of YMC Chapter 15.08 that the City Council directed for consideration. On September 24, 2014, the Planning Division brought forth the summary of the City Council's request and the preliminary review of the ordinance to the City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC), during their regularly scheduled study session. The preliminary review resulted in a Sign Ordinance amendment proposal for the YUAZO, and suggestions on regulations and provisions to render the amendments compatible with the other applicable codes. The Planning Division brought their preliminary draft of the proposed amendments to the YPC on October 22, 2014, to establish a baseline for open discussion and YPC review. The YPC scheduled time at their November 19, 2014, study session to review the proposed changes, and discuss the details of the amendment in order to better understand how the proposed amendments to the YUAZO will be properly implemented if adopted. Following the November meeting, staff made the requested changes to the draft amendment ordinance. On December 10, 2014, the YPC reviewed the revised amendment ordinance that staff provided. Also, as directed by City Council, the YPC scheduled the Planning Commission's Public Hearing regarding the Sign Ordinance Amendments for January 28th, 2015. III. PUBLIC NOTICE: Mailing of Notice of Application December 15, 2014 Public Hearing Notice Published December 15, 2014 IV. FACTS: A. Environmental Review. This is a non - project application without a specific use or site plan to be considered. Environmental Review (SEPA) was completed for this application, and a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) was issued on January 9, 2015. (File No. SEPA #029 -14) TXT #005 -14 Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report C. Sign Ordinance Public Survey for Comments After direction from City Council to review the existing Sign Ordinance, City Staff conducted an online Public Survey to garner feedback regarding how the current Sign Ordinance is being implemented and enforced, as well as, feedback on ways to improve the Sign Ordinance for better implementation in the future. The seventeen question Sign Ordinance Survey was open for public participation via the City's website from October 28, 2014, through November 12, 2014, and the City received 46 online responses. The Sign Ordinance Survey and a summary of survey results may be reviewed at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington 98901. V. ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S): After conducting research on how Signs are permitted in the State of Washington, re nests from the City Council to review specific elements of the YUAZO and discussions with interested parties, the Planning Division staff recommends approval of the proposed text amendment as presented, in detail, in the attached YUAZO Public Hearina Draft Ordinance. and summarized below: 1) Section 15.08.020 Definitions of the Sign Ordinance, to add three definitions, which shall read as follows: "Fascia Board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. "Fascia sign: means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. Fascia board signs which exceed the lower horizontal edges of the building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign (integrating the subject sign into the building's roof system). "Marquee /Display Case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the Building Official. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Marquee /Display Case signs shall be considered wall signs regulated under the provisions of YMC § 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind the glass /or other clear /translucent material shall 2014 -2015 Text Amendment TXT #005 -14 INDEX Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report not be considered a temporary sign subject to the provisions of YMC § 15.08.110. 2) Section 15.08.020 Definitions of the Sign Ordinance, to amend two definitions, which shall read as follows: "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or essentially part of a normal roof structure of any design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determining a sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area, and shall not be counted as wall or temporary signage as regulated under YMC §15.08.100 & 110. Window signage which exceeds 50 percent of any given window area are not permitted. 3) YMC 15.08.040 Exempt signs, to be amended and shall read as follows: Non - regulated signs. Provided the below mentioned signs meet the General Provisions of YMC § 15.08.070 and except when otherwise prohibited, specifically provided, or regulated in another Section of this Chapter, the following signs are not regulated as to their number and /or size, and do not require a permit: 1. Window signs in conjunction with a permitted use, of which the uses signage does not exceed 50 percent or more of the total window area. Window signs shall not be included in determining a sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area; 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5. Historical site plaques; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 2014 -2015 Text Amendment TXT #005 -14 Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report 8. Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law; 9. Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations; 10. Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that: a. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to fifteen days after the general election; and b. No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property; 11. Temporary signs totaling 32 sq. ft. or less per lot or parcel with no more than two temporary signs per parcel (see YMC 15.08.110); 12. Canopies and awning signs; 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 4) Addition of new Sections regarding Fee Exempt Signs and Fascia Signs, which shall read as follows: 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the fee requirements of YMC § 11.04.030 and Title 15, but require submittal and approval of a sign permit meeting the general requirements of YMC § 15.08.070, and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1 On- premises signs not readable from the public right -of -way, i.e., menu boards, etc.; 2. On- premises directional signs; 3. Construction and real estate signs not exceeding thirty -two square feet in sign area; 2014 -2015 Text Amendment INDEX TXT #005-14 Sign O di ance Amendments Staff Report # ° i, 4. Church, school, and community center name and /or reader boards not exceeding thirty -two square feet in sign area; 5. Temporary signs totaling more than 32 sq. ft. up to 64 sq. ft. per lot or parcel, and /or more than two temporary signs per parcel or lot up to a total of no more than four. 15.08.105 Fascia sign. 1. A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure. 2. Fascia signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned /projecting from the fascia board, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. 3. The number of fascia signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 4. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. 5. Fascia signs which extend beyond the lower limit of the wall to which it is attached shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign (integrating the subject sign into the building's roof system), 5) YMC 15.08 Table 8 -1 Type and Number of Signs Permitted— Adding Fascia Signs to the table of permitted signs, specifically added as permitted in the following zoning districts: B -1, B -2, HB, SCC, LCC, CBD, GC, AS, RD, M -1, and M -2. 6) YMC 15.08 Amending the following Sections: 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. 3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. 4. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 2014 -2015 Text Amendment TXT #005 -14 Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report 6 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3. Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee /Display Case signs. a. Marquee /Display Case signs shall have. i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign; ii. The sign face shall be made of a glass, or other translucent durable material; iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.110 Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: 1. Only one temporary sign on each street frontage per parcel or lot is permitted, or. 2. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. 3. No temporary sign may be placed in the public right -of -way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city /county. 4. Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 5. No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), Staff Analysis: With the help of responses to the Sign Ordinance Survey, the Yakima Planning Commission, and Legal Department, the Planning Division Staff has drafted the above amendments to be included in the Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Zoning Ordinance. As discussed over multiple study sessions with the Planning Commission, it is pertinent to clearly define the types of signage and establish associated regulations to 2014 -2015 Text Amendment TXT #005 -14 INDEX Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report #- A-:�L. ensure the proper future implementation of the YUAZO as intended by this Text Amendment. Staff believes that the proposed amendments properly implement the intent of the YUAZO, and other applicable codes. D. CONCLUSIONS: a) The text amendment is minor in nature. b) No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request. c) The requested text amendment to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance is supported by the City of Yakima's Urban Area Comprehensive Plan 2025. d) The amendment to the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, which includes, but is not limited to, three new definitions in YMC § 15.08.020, amendments to § 15.08.040, .060, .070, .090, .100, .110; and two new Sections for Fee Exempt Signs (NEW § 15.08.045), Fascia Signs (NEW § 15.08.105). e) A DNS was issued for this proposal on January 9, 2015, and the 14 -day appeal period ended on January 23, 2015. VI. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department proposed text amendment request. recommends APPROVAL of the foregoing RECOMMENDATION made this 28th day of January, 2015, /s/ Valerie Smith, for Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner Department of Community Development, Planning Division DOC. 2014 -2015 Text Amendment TXT #005 -14 WDEX Sign Ordinance Amendments Staff Report 1 ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT — SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER B SEPA Checklist 1 � t„� %�� %!. /�/ ,. /i / /l /r �0���� % /r% /�� /r/ % , ,,,��f I r ��„ rr /. / //, �i �� /i 11 0 , ✓... / / /� /. //0 l / /, /�,... B -1 SEPA Checklist 01/28/2015 . . ........................... ....................................................................................................................... ............................._. _- ___._ ....................................... .................... . ........ _._.. .._.._.._. . .._.._.._. . ._........... . .._.._.. ....... _ ..... .__..._. . .._.._._ LAND USE APPLICATION CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 VOICE: (509) 575 -6183 FAX: (509) 575 -6105 INSTRUCTIONS —PLEASE READ FIRST Please type or print your answers clearly, Answer all questions completely. If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask a Planner. Remember to bring all necessary attachments and the required filing fee when the application is submitted. The Planning Division cannot accept an application unless it is complete and the filing fee paid. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of four parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION AND PART 1V — CERTIFICATION are on this page. PART Il and III contain additional information specific to your proposal and MUST be attached to this page to complete the application. PART I — GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicant's Name, Address, Name City of Yakima Planning Department And Phone Number . 12 — .._„ .. .... 9 North Second Street City Yakima ST WA ,JIB Zip 98901 Phone (509) 575 -6183 2. A lica�. _ pp nt's Property Interest Check ❑ Owner ❑ Agent E) Purchaser ❑ Other: Local Government One.. ....................... ............................... 3. Property Owner's Name, Name Address, And Phone Number _. ... ...... ..., .. ..... ..... (If Other Than Applicant) Street City ST Zip Phone ( ) 4. Subject Property's Assessors Parcel Number(s): Parcels within the boundaries of the City of Yakima city limits. 5. Property Address: N/A 6. Legal Description of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document) N/A 7. Property s Existing Zoning: s,... „," .... ® SR ®R 1 ®R 2 ® R -3 ® B -1 ® B -2 ® HB ® SCC ® LCC ® CBD ® GC ® AS ® RD ® M -1 ® M -2 8. Type Of Application: (Check All That Apply) � -- _ . _ . _ _ 1— ., ®......., ❑ Administrative Adjustment ® Environmental Checklist (SEPA) ❑ Easement Release ❑ Type (2) Review ❑ Right -of -Way Vacation ❑ Rezone ❑ Type (3) Review ❑ Transportation Concurrency ❑ Shoreline ❑ Short Plat ❑ Non- Confonning Structure /Use ❑ Critical Areas ❑ Long Plat ❑ Type 3 Modification ❑ Variance ❑ Admin. Modification ❑ Interpretation by Hearing Examiner ❑ Amended Plat ❑ Appeal ❑ Temporary Use Permit ❑ Binding Site Plan ❑ Home Occupation ❑ Comp Plan Amendment ❑ Planned Development ❑ Short Plat Exemption: .... -- __,___ _ Other: — ------ Zoning 01 tiara nice Amendment, PART II — SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION, PART III — REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS, & PART 1V NARRATIVE 9. SEE ATTACHED SHEETS PART V — CERTIFICATION 10. I certify that the information on this tip ilicadon and the required attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. .. w.. PROPS SIGNA 1R..�...,, �.. _. L DATE FOR VE USE ONLY Revised 12 -08 ......... .. . _ # Notes: FILE DATE FEE PAID RECEIVED BY Amount Receipt No. eari Hng D e INDEX ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) (AS TAKEN FROM WAC 197 -11 -960) YAKIMA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.88 PURPOSE OF CHECKLIST The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), RCW Ch. 43.21C, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply ". Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. USE OF CHECKLIST FOR NONPROJECT PROPOSALS Complete this checklist for non- project proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For non - project actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (To be completed by the applicant.) 1. Name of Proposed Project (If Applicable): City of Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Sign Amendments. 2. Applicant's .. Name& Phone: Ci of Yakima Planning m w,,,,,,, ,,, , ty arming Department, 509 - 575 -6183. ........ .. I'll 11111111,111, 3. Applicant's Address: 129 North Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901.. ®. .. .... . 4. Contact Person & Phone: Jeff Peters (509) 575 -6163 5. Agency Requesting Checklist. City of Yakima 6. Date the Checklist Was Prepared: December 4, 2014. ® ®....., .. __,. __..... . 7. Proposed Timing or Schedule (Including Phasing, If Applicable): The City of Yakima Planning Division is currently considering these amendments, and has scheduled an open record public hearing on January 28, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. ��.. ®... _ ........ ................ 8. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: Not at this time. DOC..... Ild®VEX 9. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal: None known. 10. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain: None pending. II. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known: SEPA determination, City of Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing, and City Council Approval. 1. Give a brief, but complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.): This proposal includes amendments to the City of Yakirna's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. The draft ordinance may be found at the following web address: 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your pro- posed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. City limits. B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for �Aensv Comments 1. Earth a. General description of the site (*" one): b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A. c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. See United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Yakima County Area Washington IND B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for Agency Comments d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. See United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service Soil Survey of Yakima County Area Washington e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. None f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use'? If so, generally describe. N/A g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any; N/A 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, and industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N /A. b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N /A. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A 3. Water a. Surface: 1. Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year -round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. N/A 2. Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. N/A _ ............ 3. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or re moved from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A INDEX / �I B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for A encv Comments 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 5, Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. N/A 6, Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. N/A b. Ground: 1. Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A 2. Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. N/A c. Water Runoff (including stormwater),, 1. Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N/A 1 Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A 3, Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: N/A 4. Plants: a. Check ( ✓) types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous Tree: ® Alder ®Maple ® Aspen El Other Evergreen Green: ® Fir E Cedar ® Pine Ll Other Shrubs Grass Pasture Cro p Or Grain U Other Other Types Of Vegetation: b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None c, List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. INDEX There are minor amounts of threatened or endangered species know to live in or around /I I'7 the city limits of Yakima, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for Agency Comments or habitat, and is considered non - project. d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A 5. Animals: a. Check (✓) any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: ® Hawk ® Heron Z Eagle ZSongbirds ❑ Other Mammals.- 11 Deer ❑ Bear ❑ Elk ® Beaver ❑ Other Fish: ®Bass ® Salmon ® Trout ❑ Herring ❑ Shellfish ❑ Other b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. There are minor amounts of threatened or endangered species know to live in or around the city limits of Yakima, however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non - project. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Migratory birds may utilize property within the City limits; however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered non- project. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A 6. Energy and Natural Resources a, What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N/A b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. This proposal is considered non- project, not having a direct impact to a given property. In the event that the City's sign regulations limit the amount of signage a subject property can have, it could result in a reduced amount of shade and increased opportunity for solar use. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: N/A 7. Environmental Health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and explosion, spill, or hazardous waste that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so, describe. N/A I. Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A 2. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any; N/A b. __ Noise..... INDEX B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for A ency Comments 1, What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A 2. What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short -term or a long -term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. N/A 3. Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? N/A b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Many of the properties within the City of Yakima have been used for agriculture purposes in the past. C. Describe any structures on the site. N/A d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? The current zoning classifications which are directly affected by the sign amendments are: SR, R -1, R -2, R -3, B -1, B -2, HB, SCC, LCC, AS, GC, CBD, RD, M -1, and M -2. f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? The Comprehensive Plan designations within the City of Yakima area as follows: Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Professional Office, Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial, General Commercial, Regional Commercial, CBD Core Commercial, and Industrial. g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so specify. N/A—Non-Project Action i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any. N/A I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The existing proposal will modify the above mentioned Cite of Yakima regulations and land use plans. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, INDEX middle, or low- income housing. N/A =L B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for AQencv Comments b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low- income housing. N/A c, Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structures, not including antennas; what are the principal exterior building materials proposed? The tallest sign height allowed by the City of Yakima's zoning ordinance is between 40 and 70 feet tall for free standing signs, or top of wall to which attached for wall signs. The proposed amendments could potentially lessen the amount of these sign structures. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? As this proposal is non - project, the proposed ordinance will not directly alter specific views within the City of Yakima. However, the majority of the suggested ordinance amendment options have the potential to reduce the amount, size, light emission, and other impacts associated with signs resulting in improved view sheds, and aesthetics within the City. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: All of the suggested ordinance amendment options have the potential to reduce the amount, size, light emission, and other impacts associated with digital signs and billboards resulting in improved view sheds within the City 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None. b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? No, this is a non - project action. c. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed me_. asures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any,. None the proposed amendments do not regulate light and glare. 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? N/A b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. N/A c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: N/A 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local INDEX preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. N/A B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for A encv Comments' b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural important known to be on or next to the site. N/A c., Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: N/A 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A b. Is site currently serviced by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? N/A How many would the project eliminate? N/A d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A e, Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. N/A g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any N/A 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: N/A b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. DOC. N/A INDEX 16. Utilities B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS (To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for A encv Comments a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity, which might be needed. N/A C. SIGNATURE (To be completed by the applicant.) The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them tto� make ',"t c:isiou. 1'rrpac y rn 11er or Agent fS a ture Date Submitted PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION "D" ON THE NEXT'PAGE IF THERE IS, NO PROJECT RELATED TO THIS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ® ®Co INDEX #­6 - D. SUPPLEMENT SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (To be completed by the Space Reserved For ammlicant.) (DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING FOR PROJECT ACTIONS) A encv Comments Because these questions are very general, it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the proposal or the types of activities that would likely result from the proposal and how it would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? The proposed Zoning Ordinance change will not affect how land uses discharge to water, emissions to the air, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances, or the production of noise. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: As the proposal will not increase any of the above environmental conditions, no measures to avoid or reduce these conditions have been proposed. 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? The proposed zoning changes will not affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life as all the proposed changes will not change any existing environmental regulations. a. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: As the proposal will not effect any of the above animal life, no measures to protect or conserve plant and animal life has been proposed. 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? The proposed zoning amendments do not involve regulations dealing with energy or natural resources. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None proposed. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed zoning amendments do not propose any change to regulations for environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated for governmental protection. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: None proposed. 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No change to land and shoreline uses are proposed. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None proposed 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? The proposed zoning changes would not be likely to increase demand on the transportation or public service system and utilities as the regulatory changes only address processing of various land use applications, Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: None proposed. f FOR 7. Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. The proposed zoning amendments will not conflict with any local, state, or federal laws, or requirements for the protection of the environment. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER C PUBLIC NOTICES C -1 Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Public 12/15/2014 Hearing C -la: Press Release & Legal Notice C -lb: Parties and Agencies Notified C -lc: Affidavit of Mailing ... ......... ........_ ....... C -2 Notice of Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) 01/09/2015 C -2a: Parties and Agencies Notified C -2b: Affidavit of Mailing C -3 Agenda Statement: Set Date for City Council Public Hearing 02/03/2015 ......... .................. C -4 City Council Public Hearing Notice 02/17/2015 ....................................... ...... ............ III : : :FIIIQI::m; IF "'rHIE CI "' Y CI,,,,,IER 12 11 orth Second Street Yakima, Washlingtorii 98901 IPhorme (509) 575 -603" ' - Fax (50 9) 576 -66'14 CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF YAKIMA'S SIGN CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Yakima City Council will consider the City of Yakima Planning Commission's recommendations for proposed text amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO), Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 Signs during a public hearing. The proposed text amendments provide for changes to Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, window signs, and other minor sign amendments. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any citizen wishing to comment on the ordinance amendments is welcome to attend the public hearing or contact the City Council in the following manner: 1) Send a letter via regular mail to "Yakima City Council, 129 N. 20d Street, Yakima, WA 98901 or, 2) E -mail your comments to citycounci/Ca-)yakimawa.gov. Include in the e-mail subject line, "UAZO amendments." Please also include your name and mailing address. Dated this 4th day of February, 2015. Sonya Claar Tee, CMC City Clerk DOC. INDEX # uq �... �y w, F BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 5.1). For Meeting of. February 03, 2015 I�WX Yd�M�Yd��MA�A�0000 MW�YFMOOOO 001��11W�8.A S�IIryOJ. OWN�W�Ndd�WAVIUNk4 '�NW!'CVM�WIO IfPP�I�IM1004 'rtWW�IW9ININI�ONNNNIMIfINI0 tlW4M�,!��p9q!@'11'4'��"AfIW41�i 1�'�T�f81"19'J;GC;BtlIB�tl IA!1Y4JVYh�Y4J lh."Lg84JUWY �A`YWNW"�Sd�'wNNUMYX� OrvXIIIIIRH Oa�mNN11'rv�I MF(IXUr ITEM TITLE: Set February 17, 2015 as the public hearing date for the proposed text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, AICP Community Development Director Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner (509) 575 -6163 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Resolution: Other (Specify): Set Date Contract: Start Date: Ordinance: Contract Term: End Date: RECOMMENDATION: Set hearing date for February 17, 2015 ATTACHMENTS: Description No Attachments Available Upload Date City Manager Type DOC. INDEX # :. 4 AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: SEPA #029 -14 (TXT #005 -14) City of Yakima - Sign Code Amendments Citywide I, Rosalinda Ibarra, as an employee of the Yakima City Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of DNS. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to the applicant, listed SEPA agencies, and all interested parties of record and that said notices were mailed by me on the 9th day of lanuAa, 2015. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Roai:inda Ibarra Administrative Assistant INDEX Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Brulotte Executive Assistant 10705 -B Gilbert Road Yakima, WA 98903 -9203 be lhb@a h to ft�naan�n..jiae t Department of Commerce Growth Management Services P.O. Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504 -2525 pd "m"4,' V'Vt " "hlyuft8ftl�...aria Y'C &,'4°� ".^�l_'�?dYW,r t e � Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartrand 1701 South 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 I, a, i�.ii aalw °�,unap�a?uii� w?uaa�a:�y'. Dept of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Greg Griffith Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504 -8343 ula�_N�Ia aau�lbaivatiw °o4wra ��sN�a6?lri_y',.�,i�alu: Nob Hill Water Association Eric Rhoads Engineering Technician 6111 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98908 a lna; Cra�nmaroGul�nlN�an6l ::�...lml;'„�� Wastewater Division Shelley Willson or David Schneider 2220 East Viola Ave Yakima, WA 98901 sN �:Clla .... a uGNsftws N r ma N �..... da,.. as too] iftdtarvuyQi i'daz �.vual ft dada naJu.ri �...... a .. WSDOT Rick Holmstrom Development Services 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 Hpl- B- a1a- vi6ra----- --- - -- .tii1 unri^� Yakima County Commissioners t...uii,arft�auw�llpuua u� nawwiRwr�aaot °i�N�aauti�b w,^�raa pia Yakima County Public Services Vern Redifer Public Services Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 �� riwri a. o- °u ^w N q few � P,a �a,''a as la ft � � rta „wa °ka, tfts Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat Engineering & Planning Supervisor 329 North 1st Street Yakima, WA 98901 h asa w n n dl aftce,l Yakima Valley Museum John A. Baule Director 2105 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98902 luuNl_iia� P nuftq�ftali a� .ftllft��; ozftlwari uaaftt oriig Cascade Natural Gas Jim Robinson Field Facilitator 701 South 1st Ave Yakima, WA 98902 �Napri G�S1�riNit°+irNV�g'¢ ftt��& � t?1i.4,'U. Department of Ecology Annie Szvetecz SEPA Policy Lead P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504 -7703 & P Bta Wp49' tl �� a a 45 V. N'Gri Department of Natural Resources SEPA Center PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504 sa'i°a<ift °t�1tr uia�aitsau nuQa.laiasa Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - EFSEC Stephen Posner SEPA Officer PO Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504 -3172 , riari",ftpt a,aA ht w� � ari�. Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave, Ste# 203 Yakima, WA 98902 i�l<ip R�,�ftt rifrxlzt� &J1 rxtls West Valley School District Angela Watts Asst. Supt. Of Business & Operations 8902 Zier Road Yakima, WA 98908 -9299 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Steve Wangemann Deputy Superintendent for Trust Services P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 �rtlfti ,wn °Quftnawaftu`iQanftAaqu,l'a��a aaru� Yakama- Klickitat Fisheries Project John Marvin 760 Pence Road Yakima, WA 98909 Yakima County Health District 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Dr Ste #200 Union Gap, WA 98903 naNudtai?c ,va IIIi1P7lnka,%va ,uus Yakima Greenway Foundation Al Brown Executive Director 111 South 18th Street Yakima, WA 98901 QaC�rswaa,�iftftfttaft,�aa�.rl�riuu a�::ari.ig Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Shawn Conrad and Joseph Calhoun Planner 311 North 4th Street, Ste# 202 Yakima, WA 98901 a.,ftul laJu�? „nla Jw.cru i, tanflNta,ria.tgiNiorrq aa,a:yla,.u.C.9d Chamber of Commerce 10 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 a liaft�ba�ria_1 ru,u..Qa� a,sa� � <rift''f Department of Ecology Gwen Clear 15 West Yakima Ave, Ste# 200 Yakima, WA 98902 IS I N96 4UftUfd.�SpBHI � „iYi,Ml YYt4 ft`Y " mV 11 ,�ft.N' Department of Social & Health Services Andrew Jenkins Jeanne Rodriguez P.O. Box 45848 Olympia, WA 98504 ill tdl a w .jr' gaNdll id'dsia rw. a l,qv 9ftq aueZqJASI IS. will J10V Engineering Division Dana Kallevig and Debbie Cook, City Engineer 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 iaaan. cao..i. yjgl aGuaap A an uaw y a�a!iia�a9l araia& ydf�ari� 1�,NaVnaaM�aB_gnro�! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch Karen Urelius Project Manager P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 -3755 - aaa ua '.:...- uri usu - -tub WSDOT Paul Gonseth Planning Engineer 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 1"al ".ata l iiazrr,�wrstJa��. f'aaa Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 I . ;ra e as a gai,;u N a tl Ne.i.,l'la�" Yakima Air Terminal Robert Peterson Airport Asst Manager 2400 West Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 u Pjriu n 1..V.ne a s opaCsyaftlUrnaaw a ,g�roer Yakima County Public Services Steven Erickson Planning Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 1c aQarftl.N °�u'oft i „aupt a 4'D ailalftt -Qa.nw at,ri.ft u Yakima Health District Gordon Kelly Director of Envirorunental Health 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive Union Gap, WA 98903 1" <rr d�arotu Naail�w, ��a,n a.0 � ul! li7a�r ma a.ua^s. ® ®Vs tl 1N®GW Century Link - Manager 8 South 2nd Ave, Rm #304 Yakima, WA 98902 Department of Agriculture Kelly McLain P.O. Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98504 Federal Aviation Administration 2200 W. Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 Pacific Power Mike Paulson 500 North Keys Rd Yakima, WA 98901 United States Postal Service Jeff McKee 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 WSDOT, Aviation Division Robert Hodgmen Senior Planner P.O. Box 47,161 Olympia, WA 98504 -7361 Yakama Nation Environmental Management Kristina Proszek Environmental Review Coordinator P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima Waste Systems Scott Robertson 2812 Terrace Heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901 Charter Communications Kevin Chilcote 1005 North 16th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Department of Fish & Wildlife Mark Teske 201 North Pearl Ellensburg, WA 98926 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Airports District Office Cayla Morgan Airport Planner 1601 Lind Ave SW Renton, WA 98055 -4056 Soil Conservation District Ray Wondercheck 1606 Perry Street, Ste. F Yakima, WA 98902 WA State Attorney General's Office 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakama Indian Nation Johnson Meninick Cultural Resources Program P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima School District Elaine Beraza Superintendent 104 North 4th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima- Tieton Irrigation District Sandra Hull 470 Camp 4 Rd Yakima, WA 98908 \\apollo\si7ared\Plamring\ Assignments - Planning \LABELS and H Whrt \ +I 1'A 6 %Ik1'NV. 1f^w?G AGENCIES_ updated 09.04.14 - Fonn List.doex Type of Notice: File Number: s E oil - I Date: ' I A ( I S City of Union Gap David Spurlock Development Director p P.O. Box 3008 Union Gap, WA 98903 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 6th Ave. MS 623 Seattle, WA 98101 Governor's Office of Indian Affairs PO Box 40909 Olympia, WA 98504 Trolleys Paul Edmondson 313 North 3rd Street Yakima, WA 98901 WA State Dept of Health, Office of Drinking Water Christine Collins 16201 E Indiana Ave, Ste# 1500 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Yakama Indian Nation Ruth Jim Yakima Tribal Council P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima Valley Canal Co Robert Smoot 1640 Garretson Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 In -House Distribution E -mail List Name Division E -mail Address Debbie Cook En meerin��'_ g g R;cr N�:�a��rr� I da aao _-L ._ a� &)y Dana Kallevig.......... Wastewater.._. �.. d aaatae k _a � Ie vi aritia\ v" a L V1()N Dan Riddle Engineering dap ri 9 11c_ Mark Kunkler.....� Legal Dept .............��� rakl r a� � ar�a�, ya a� ,, M ,'aa .,� u , ....._ Jeff Cutter ................... Legal Dept Ja d agLC[_(itl ,alga n�La K . Archie Matthews ONDS ...... ..... aa iiejT,iwi jn�,ateg g( Mark Soptich Fire Dept ITIT Chief Rizzi ��a a a . Joe Caruso Code Administration le�C, Cat a c �lwaIII-I\ a gam' Carolyn Belles ............ Code Administration .. ........... aryla Lew 1..Ct?�Iaaaat�.gt;� Jerry Robertson _. Code Administration .. . a ra,a.wcnwNa�tada „PaMgaa ..._ an Glenn Denman _.� Code AdministrationITITITITITITIT.. ..... ... �. Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration aa���a��a .�lcba.�w�� °.i��aws�waa� °��ul�a�a�w�,1\\)8mga;�v nmmm�.m � ��� Dave Brown Water /Irrimmmation a , w a a�w �t � l Nina IA "!!w Mike Shane Engineering ........... ua�_I��a &amxta g ly Randy MeloymIT ...... ...._..� Wastewater ...�... ,..., Y �........ abN�a aara lc y r y a ��11_w� - " -- Scott Schafer Public Works Dept s as t,, a.Q ai c ay 1jl1 �a \Va. )V James mDean ............. Utilities ITITITITITITITITITITIT J�a ala�aaai��av *aNgc _IT James Scott Refuse Division harlac_� Kevin Futrell Transit Division k ev aaa lava lI kjp!;�” .�.�. ..... _. Joan Davenport ......... Planning .... jgj' a i aa� aa�l �l, . ................ For the Record /File _ . .......... _.._ ... .............. . . ............ ..._ .. Binder Copy _._..... __ Revised 12i2014 Type of Notice: D Nc__.-� File Number(s): S aMi o'vl - � `"I Date of Mailing: W DA 5 DOCO INDEX Ibarra, Rosalinda From: Ibarra, Rosalinda Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 2:56 PM To: Ahtanum Irrigation District - Beth Ann Brulotte; Cascade Natural Gas - Jim Robinson; Chamber of Commerce; Cook, Debbie; Department of Commerce (CTED) - Review Team; Department of Ecology - SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Eric Bartrand; Department of Natural Resources; Department of Social & Health Services - Andrew Jenkins; Department of Social & Health Services - Jeanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation - SEPA Review; Desgrosellier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - Stephen Posner; Ibarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Nob Hill Water - Eric Rhoads; Office of Rural & Farmworker Housing - Marty Miller; Peterson, Robert; Riddle, Dan; US Army Corps of Engineers - Karen M. Urelius; Schafer, Scott; West Valley School District - Angela Watts; WSDOT - Paul Gonseth; WSDOT - Rick Holmstrom; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Rocco Clark; Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs - Steve Wangemann; Yakama - Klickitat Fisheries - John Marvin; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Planning Director - Steven Erickson; Yakima County Public Services Director, Vern Redifer; Yakima Greenway Foundation - Al Brown; Yakima Health District - Gordon Kelly; Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency - Hasan Tahat; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments - Shawn Conrad; Yakima Valley Museum - John A. Baule; YVCOG - Joseph Calhoun; Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Futrell, Kevin; Kunkler, Mark; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Rizzi, Dominic; Robertson, Jerry; Schafer, Scott; Scott, James; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark Cc: Al Rose; Alfred A. Rose; Dave Fonfara; Ensey, Rick; Patricia Byers; Paul Stelzer (pstelzer @stelzerclark.com); Ron Anderson; Scott Clark; William Cook Subject: NOTICE OF DNS - Sign Code Amendments - SEPA #029 -14 (TXT #005 -14) Attachments: NTC OF DNS - Sign Code Amendments - SEPA029- 14.pdf Attached is a Notice of DNS regarding the above - entitled project. If you have any questions about this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575 -6163 or by e-mail at jeff.peters ya!mawa,ov Thank you! Rosalinda Ybarra Community Development Administrative Assistant rosalinda.ib!rr:r ) Frrlcjpiaw a Gov 'it v of Yakima I Planning division 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima WA 98901 p: (509) 575 -6183 * f: (509) 575 -6105 This email is a public record of the City of Yakima and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt under the Washington Public Records Act. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. • WASHINGTON STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON January 9, 2015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Yakima Planning Department is proposing amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. (See Environmental Checklist SEPA #029 -14 for further description and explanation online at: http: / /www.yakimawa.gov /services /planning/ PROPONENT: City of Yakima, Planning Division LOCATION: City of Yakima City Limits PARCEL NUMBERS: N/A LEAD AGENCY: City of Yakima. FILE NUMBER: SEPA #029 -14 & TXT #005 -14 DETERMINATION: The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. ® This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197 -11 -355. There is no further comment period on the DNS. Responsible Official: Joan Davenport, AICP Position/Title: SEPA Responsible Official Phone (509) 575 -6183 Address: 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, Date January 9, 2015 Signature ® You may appeal this determination to: L Davenport, AICP, Lector 'of Community Development, at 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. No later than: January 23, 2015. By method: Complete appeal application form and payment of 580 appeal fee. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact the City of Yakima Planning Division to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. ®©C. INDEX a AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF WASHINGTON CITY OF YAKIMA RE: TXT #005 -14 & SEPA #029 -14 City of Yakima Planning Department Citywide I, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Application, Environmental Review, and Yakima Planning Commission Public Hearing. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to SEPA reviewing agencies, Yakima Planning Commission members and all interested parties, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 15th day of December, 2014. That I mailed said notices in the manner herein set forth and that all of the statements made herein are just and true. Lisa Maxey D.A. II DOC. INDEX (_ Ahtanum hrrigation District Cascade Natural Gas Beth Ann Brulotte Executive Assistant Jim Robinson Field Facilitator 10705 -B Gilbert Road 701 South 1st Ave Yakima, WA 98903 -9203 Yakima, WA 98902 kaelltl»(aa >alntan ➢bll Il'�9 41k , �pV91.Ga' »� »hG1u4Y @l. a40q, u 1 1 »p'li Department of Commerce Growth Management Services P.O. Box 42525 Olympia, WA 98504 -2525 9ma'!1 Ya nt �4 nl,9laNa ✓<? a k,Ytlt141Ypu. pl A °�1,1 ^al �aNPiP Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartrand 1701 South 24th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 l''rk'ILIr1ramla(,1dlw Dept of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Greg Griffith Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504 -8343 Nob Hill Water Association Eric Rhoads Engineering Technician 6111 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98908 Wastewater Division Shelley Willson or David Schneider 2220 East Viola Ave Yakima, WA 98901 SlIeflev, 1t ii,B a »rrar` :,��8 uiltmawl4lal aal!: WSDOT Rick Holmstrom Development Services 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 ]loll aIst1(l)v dot:..Wd.l"MI' Yakima County Commissioners ,..,,9;�fl'h"pI'UU➢ °M *flNa,bgYir. a w.lm a...'t» a us Yakima County Public Services Vern Redifer Public Services Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 gdt wa 1lt�f t2raree» 1 id a�traq vau us Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat Engineering & Plaiming Supervisor 329 North 1st Street Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima Valley Museum John A. Baule Director 2105 Tieton Drive Yakima, WA 98902 ua'lll� a,r tf a'�ata�a alp »ttap,�d lwull,rt�fli Departrent of Ecology Annie Szvetecz SEPA Policy Lead P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504 -7703 yaePawa'ullla�kl � rna, ^a� t� a.,;;t »� Department of Natural Resources SEPIA Center PO Box 47015 Olympia, WA 98504 KWrAI'�„wr'ttu4a�larul; @.�aa �^��� Jar�v Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - EFSEC Stephen Posner SEPA Officer PO Box 43172 Olympia, WA 98504 -3172 lttdtmkU9 4'retY�,a » ,aN l4�0V Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing Marty Miller 1400 Summitview Ave, Ste# 203 Yakima, WA 98902 West Valley School District Angela Watts Asst. Supt. Of Business & Operations 8902 Zier Road Yakima, WA 98908 -9299 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Steve Wangemann Deputy Superintendent for Trust Services P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Ila .....,.L u utl- �,M_uip- aum- t Yakama- Klickitat Fisheries Project John Marvin 760 Pence Road Yakima, W A 98909 jtttaa uaruuat�' >.�,aka utta.con.uo Yakima County Health District 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Dr Ste #200 Union Gap, WA 98903 ltc!lxas ttaanit a,ta Yakima Greenway Foundation Al Brown Executive Director 111 South 18th Street Yakima, WA 98901 aa, O.ki- 91,q "M "i gamy err etNm Yakima Valley Conference of Governments Shawn Conrad and Joseph Callioun Plarmer 311 North 4th Street, Ste# 202 Yakima WA 98901 a s �qt » „1u;�� g a r sat 4�a•J; a�rullVsarl,¢utipaaat t o gala »ah ✓N % A Chamber of Commerce 10 North 9th Street Yakima, WA 98901 »'l',MMb V0"P%atl,l1ta(IAA'1l Department of Ecology Gwen Clear 15 West Yakima Ave, Ste# 200 Yakima, WA 98902 (::M;a» a °p rv¢ ("mr 1pn,u,fl.a »q �� w tr. v t lea »w' n De artinent of Social & Health Servi ces Andrew Jenkins Jeanne Rodriguez P.O. Box 45848 Olympia, WA 98504 i:0. »U�.1�W�"'d�'d.�4.:"ll7Y �C]Y ➢11 �a�:!7d� �. �... '%/�'."�i, °.��,r. �'em,�tptlr�a ta:aaulrah,raa �r�rrel�l�w,_�,arl�irµa, Engineering Division Dana Kallevig and Debbie Cook, City Engineer 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 .. a✓� » R j to wt klov 'Jt ..a,t . <l ^','- *. . ,..a� V al.l 0v1 ale Qrlroitm � croa »l ae� III aI v W --- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch Karen Urelius Project Manager P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124 -3755 lalkau »cwt i” �1. �... X�< �lu�» s '�fi�Fn�w�a�ae.lnt ° »unw,�uwflq WSDOT Paul Gonseth Planning Engineer 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 1t',u »� rmJl p` »a��a tNu'rv4 1Ja a�� Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Rocco er a lzaarl ((4)lgp yttt'. Yakima Air Terminal Robert Peterson Airport Asst Manager 2400 West Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 1 K» l awv u °o )ti a Yakima County Public Services Steven Erickson Planning Director 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima Health District Gordon Kelly Director of Envirorunental Health 1210 Ahtanum Ridge Drive Union Gap, WA 98903 tlfate 011,V e IVta�at.t.l.;! �lhiim(It `ti'aa,Ii DOC. INDEX Century Link Manager 8 South 2nd Ave, Rm #304 Yakima, WA 98902 Department of Agriculture Kelly McLain P.O. Box 42560 Olympia, WA 98504 Federal Aviation Administration 2200 W. Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 Pacific Power Mike Paulson 500 North Keys Rd Yakima, WA 98901 United States Postal Service Jeff McKee 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 WSDOT, Aviation Division Robert Hodgmen Senior Planner P.O. Box 47361 Olympia, WA 98504 -7361 Yakama Nation Environmental Management Kristina Proszek Environmental Review Coordinator P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima Waste Systems Scott Robertson 2812 Terrace Heights Dr Yakima, WA 98901 u Charter Commupications Kevin Chilcote 1005 North 16th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Department of Fish & Wildlife Mark Teske 201 North Pearl Ellensburg, WA 98926 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Airports District Office Cayla Morgan Airport Plarmer 1601 Lind Ave SW Renton, WA 98055 -4056 Soil Conservation District Ray Wondercheck 1606 Perry Street, Ste. F Yakima, WA 98902 WA State Attorney General's Office 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakama Indian Nation Johnson Meninick Cultural Resources Program P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima School District Elaine Beraza Superintendent 104 North 4th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima- Tieton Irrigation District Sandra Hull 470 Camp 4 Rd Yakima, WA 98908 and FORMS \SEPA REVIEWING AGENCIES updated 09.04.14 -Form Type of Notice: File Number: Date it City of Union Gap David Spurlock Development Director P.O. Box 3008 Union Gap, WA 98903 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 6th Ave. MS 623 Seattle, WA 98101 Governor's Office of Indian Affairs PO Box 40909 Olympia, WA 98504 Trolleys Paul Edmondson 313 North 3rd Street Yakima, WA 98901 WA State Dept of Health, Office of Drinking Water Christine Collins 16201 E Indiana Ave, Ste# 1500 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Yakama Indian Nation Ruth Jim Yakima Tribal Council P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima Valley Canal Co Robert Smoot 1640 Garretson Lane Yakima, WA 98908 Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 INDEX �l Scott Clark Dave Fonfara' Ron Anderson 732 Summitview Ave, #608 8708 Cameo Court 107 South 7"' Avenue, Ste#202 Yakima WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98902 Alfred A. Rose Paul Stelzer William Cook 1006 Westbrook Place 732 Summitview Ave, #608 7701 Graystone Court Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98908 Patricia Byers 1530 Suncrest Way Yakima, WA 98902 1 IINDEX In -House Distribution E -mail List Name Division E -mail Address Debbie Cook ................. - ___. ............... Engineering L)1aw�P���� Dana Kallevig Wastewater ......................... __ ........ �� « mU �l . wig ��y 1 11111 , !;t )y . Dan Riddle . ..................... n....... ng En ieeriITITIT IT ta���:�� Mark Kunkler Legal Dept<arltu °�ry�� g� Jeff Cutter Legal Dept Archie Matthews ONDS mchie iatflie" r�1 r «i u,i aw a Cn, ............. ..............................� Mark Soptich Fire Dept rpwar w,� � icllf, ,i�.�iaNyg g y Chief Rizzi Police Department tau fil a � Tr i (ct�y� w� L , % A„ go;v Joe Caruso Code AdministrationmITIT ITITITIT mIT log xA11 -tis o C ,y uk niawa acv Carolyn Belles Code Administration m �w��k i1i 1a 1 gtrga yN �� [ Jerry Robertson Code Administrationi� ................. a to 1 to1Ccu.yu <i�u° Glenn Denman Code Administration g9 s p� , � ��� �t. �p y ,l in Nva .............................. Suzanne DeBusschere ............................... ....._. Code Administrationatu11c �.._ (w�mrdrM�aw�� ,c! Dave Brown Water /Irrigation ............. +,hwe. 1a� vyu ayti!, ire a —MY g r ....0 .... ............................... Mike Shane Engineering ��ul:,�<�rsymtua�v�mg� Randy Meloy Wastewater r�uw�as�,l,y�vya4J�a�a� <,y Scott Schafer Public Works Dept seott.sc i James Dean Utilities lanie,,d qio6y k' 1, !R 4 ... ...... ._ ... James Scott .. ............ ........ ............ Refuse Division -affl es. SCO cif, L,3L ji:na W�;�xg Kevin Futrell Transit Division kav iiu luut1 e 11�i�u.rgryuay„ Joan Davenport _ ._ Planning ._a._ _ _ ........ ... _ _ ....._.._ For the Record /File ... ................... ......_.. Binder Copy ............................. Revised 12/2014 Type of Notice: a ti ,. °c ^�.. a'° File Number(s): . [ (�o r,­ a .._ .. _ m #" C) ,) (I - [ � Date of Mailing: �J Maxey, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 2:14 PM To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cook, Debbie; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Futrell, Kevin; Ibarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Kunkler, Mark; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Robertson, Jerry; Schafer, Scott; Scott, James; Shane, Mike; Soptich, Mark; Ahtanum Irrigation District - Beth Ann Brulotte; Cascade Natural Gas - Jim Robinson; Chamber of Commerce; Department of Commerce (CTED) - Review Team; Department of Ecology - SEPA Register; Department of Ecology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife - Eric Bartrand; Department of Natural Resources; Department of Social & Health Services - Andrew Jenkins; Department of Social & Health Services - Jeanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation - SEPA Review; Desgrosellier, Bob; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council - Stephen Posner; Nob Hill Water - Eric Rhoads; Office of Rural & Farmworker Housing - Marty Miller; Peterson, Robert; US Army Corps of Engineers - Karen M. 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Baule; YVCOG - Joseph Calhoun; Anderson, Ron; Byers, Patricia; Clark, Scott; Cook, Bill; Fonfara, Dave; Rose, Al; Stelzer, Paul; Brown, Michael; Crockett, Ken; Daily Sun News - Bob Story; KAPP TV News; KBBO- KRSE Radio - manager; KCJT TV News; KDNA Radio; KEPR TV News; KIMA TV - Jim Niedelman; KIMA TV News; KIMA TV News - Crystal Bui; KIT /KATS /DMVW /KFFM - Lance Tormey; KNDO TV News; KUNS -TV Univision; KVEW TV News; Lozano, Bonnie; NWCN News; NWPR - Anna King; Randy Luvaas - Yakima Business Times; Reed C. Pell; Tu Decides - Albert Torres; Yakima Herald Republic - Craig Troianello; Yakima Herald Republic - Erin Snelgrove; Yakima Herald Republic - Mai Hoang; Yakima Herald Republic - Mark Morey; Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima Valley Business Times; Yakima Valley Business Times - George Finch; Beehler, Randy Cc: Peters, Jeff Subject: NOTICE OF APPLICATION, SEPA REVIEW & PUBLIC HEARING - Sign Code Text Amendments - TXT #005 -14 & SEPA #029 -14 Attachments: NOTICE OF APP, SEPA & PUBLIC HEARING - Sign Code Amendments - TXT005 -14 & S EPA029 -14. pdf Attached is a Notice of Application, Environmental Review (SEPA) and Public Hearing regarding the above - entitled project. If you have any questions regarding this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575 -6163 or by e-mail at ieff.peters @yakimawa.�ov Thank You! Lisa Jy 1'eranlnnvnary Department aatrr ent sskt annt (509) 576-6669 City of Yakima Planning Division 129 N. 2nd St. Yakima, WA 98901 DOC. 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INDEX CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 15,2014: TO: SEPA Reviewing Agencies, and Interested Parties FROM: Joan Davenport AICP, Community Development Director: SUBJECT: Notice of Application and Public Hearing: NOTICE OF APPLICATION: Project Location: Citywide: Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division: File Numbers: SEPA #029 -14 & TXT #005 -14: Date of Applica- tion: December 4,2014: Date of Determination of Complete- ness: December 5, 2014: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Yakima Planning Department is proposing amend- ments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to fur- ther regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. (The Environmental Checklist SEPA #029 -14 and Draft Ordinance are available online at: http: / /www.yakimawa.gov /services /planning/ under Quick Links.) ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This is to notify all the pub- lic and private agencies with jurisdiction and environmental exper- tise that the City of Yakima Division of Environmental Planning has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the above stated proj- ect. The City of Yakima is presently inclined towards the issuance of a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) on this project. The optional WAC 197 -11 -355 is being used. The proposal may ' include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation mea- sures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. A copy of the Environmental Check- list is available upon request. Please be sure to reference the file number (SEPA #029 -14) in your correspondence. Request for Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encour- aged to review and comment on the proposed project and its prob- able environmental impacts. There is a 20 -day comment period for this review. All written comments received by January 5, 2015 will be considered prior to issuing the final threshold determina- tion on this application. Please send written comments to: Joan Davenport AICP, Community Development Director, City of Yakima Community Development Department, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901: NOTICE OF DECISION: Decisions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or request additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this pro- posal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575- 6163 or e-mail atjeff.peters @yakimawa.gov: NOTICE OF PUB- LIC HEARING: This application will require two public hearings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for January 28, 2014, beginning at 3:30 pm, in the City Hall Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. (499997) December 15, 2014 �e Courtesy of Yakima Herald - Republic CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE. December 15, 2014, TO: SEPAL Reviewing Atgencie% and Interested Parties FROM: ,Joan Daveh�port AICP, Coarr munity J Development Director: SUBIECT: Noll of.Aplication and Public Hearing: l .;rojeot Location: Citywide: Project Applicant. City of Yakima, Planning Division:. File Numbers: SEPA ff029 -14 °f 'f #005 -14: bate of APpplica.. tjon. December 4, 2014: Date of Deformination of Compiete- nesa. December 5, 2014: CT C W-T The City of Yakima Planning De artment is proposin amend - manta to the City of Yakima s urban Area Zoning Ordinance amendin�p Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.05 Signs to fur- that . reguN"ate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case„ fascia, and window si ns. ('The Environmental Cltookifet BEPA #02"9 -114 and Draft Ordinance are available online at: http:flwwwarww.�yaklmawwa. ovlservlces! lanningl under Quick Links.) EN'VIIRONiMEN AL REVIEW. T hls Is to notify all the pub- lic and private agencies with jurisdiction and environmental exper- Ilse that the City of Yakima Division of Environmental Planning has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington Slate Environmental Policy Act (SE'PA) for the above stated proj- ect, The City of Yakima Is presently Inclined towards the Issuance of a Determination of Non °Significance (DNSon this project, The optional WAC 197 -11 -'255 Is bell used he roposal may Include mitigation measures under applicable co es, and the project review process may Incor orate or require mitigation mea- .cures regardless 0' whether an ES is prepared. This may be your onlyopportun"'to oommerit on ttta environmental im acts of tare proposed project. A cof ofthe Environmerttal Neck- Mist is available "port request lease be sure to reference the Fite number (SE PA ff(J29 14j in yr correspondence, Request for Written Compents. Agenciesbes, and the public are encour- a ad to revieww and comment on the proposed project and Its prob- afa environrnental impacts.. There is a 20 -clay period! for this review. All written comments received by January 5, 2015 will be considered prior to Issulng the final threshold determina- lion on this applacation. Please send written cornments to : Joan Davenport AICP, Community Development Director, Cpifyof Yakima Community i7pwt✓oto ent Department, 'l29 North 2nd Street, Yaklma, WA 9NN901: rrr _DECf fC! Decisions and future notices will' be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or request additional notice. The fife containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd Moor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington, if you have an question on this pro- posal, ptease cati Jeff' Peters„ Supervising Planner at (509) 575- 5153 or a -mall at eff.peters yaklmawwa.gov. 9- OF-PUB: his application will require two public hearings, one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed' MINI ig Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA notice will be provided for the public (499997) December 15, 2014 INDEX CITY OF YAKIMA NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 15, 2014 TO: SEPA Reviewing Agencies, and Interested Parties FROM: Joan Davenport AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Notice of Application, Environmental Review and Public Hearing NOTICE OF APPLICATION Project Location: Citywide. Project Applicant: City of Yakima, Planning Division File Numbers: SEPA #029 -14 & TXT #005 -14 Date of Application December 4, 2014 Date of Determination of Completeness: December 5, 2014 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Yakima Planning Department is proposing amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code (YMC) Ch. 15.08 Signs to further regulate or permit temporary, roof, wall, display case, fascia, and window signs. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This is to notify all the public and private agencies with jurisdiction and environmental expertise that the City of Yakima Division of Environmental Planning has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the above stated project. The City of Yakima is presently inclined towards the issuance of a Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) on this project. The optional WAC 197 -11 -355 is being used. The proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be your only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposed project. A copy of the Environmental Checklist is available upon request. Please be sure to reference the file number (SEPA #029 -14) in your correspondence. Required Permits — The following local, state and federal permits /approvals are needed for the proposed project: Planning Commission Recommendation, and Yakima City Council consideration. Required Studies: None. Existing Environmental Documents: None. Preliminary determination of the development regulations that will be used for project mitigation and consistency: None. Request for Written Comments: Agencies, tribes, and the public are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed project and its probable environmental impacts. There is a 20 -day comment period for this review. All written comments received by January 5, 2015, will be considered prior to issuing the final threshold determination on this application. Please send written comments to: DOC. INDEX C1 Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director City of Yakima, Community Development 129 North 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 NOTICE OF DECISION Decisions and future notices will be sent to anyone who submits comments on this application or requests additional notice. The file containing the complete application is available for public review at the City of Yakima Planning Division, 2nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street, Yakima, Washington. If you have any question on this proposal, please call Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner at (509) 575 -6163 or e-mail at 0eff. peters(cD-yakimawa.gov. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This application will require two public hearings; one before the City of Yakima Planning Commission to be followed by a public hearing before the Yakima City Council. The public hearing before the City of Yakima Planning Commission has been scheduled for January, 28, 2015, beginning at 3:30 pm, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Any person desiring to express their views on this matter is invited to attend the public hearing or to submit their written comments to: City of Yakima, Planning Division, 129 N 2nd St., Yakima, WA 98901. A separate public notice will be provided for the public hearing before the Yakima City Council. Enclosures: SEPA Checklist, Draft Ordinance ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT - SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS YMC 15.08 TXT #005 -14, SEPA #029 -14 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER D PROPOSED ORDINANCE N1,11 D -1 Exhibit B — Legislative Changes Version of Proposed 02/17/2015 Ordinance D -2 Exhibit A — Clean Version of Proposed Ordinance 02/17/2015 D -3 Proposed Ordinance 02/17/2015 ORDINANCE NO. 2015- AN ORDINANCE relating to land use development regulations pertaining to signage; and amending Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code. WHEREAS, the City of Yakima adopted the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance in December 2014; and WHEREAS, proposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (UAZO) follow the City's established process in YMC § 15.23.020(6) and YMC Title 16; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130(1) the City is required to take legislative action to review and revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending the approval, modification or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the proposed Sign Ordinance amendment on September 24, 2014, October 22, 2014, November 19, 2014, and December 10, 2014; and WHEREAS, all required public notice for the Planning Commission public hearing was provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC 15.11.090, and YMC 16.05.010 — 050; and WHEREAS, a SEPA Determination of Non - Significance (DNS) was issued for this proposal on January 9, 2015, and the 14 -day appeal period ended on January 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, the recommendation for this Sign Ordinance amendment is based upon the criteria specified in YMC 16.10.040; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission held its required open record public hearing on January 28, 2015, providing opportunity for the public to comment on the draft amendments; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission heard from two members of the public regarding the proposed sign amendments; and WHEREAS, after hearing from the public, the Yakima Planning Commission did deliberate on the sign amendments, and by unanimous vote recommended approval of the draft ordinance with two changes: DOC. INDEX # 1 .._ 1. Striking the words "glass /or other" from the Marquee /Display Case sign definition provided for in YMC 15.08.020 Definitions; and 2. Striking item one of YMC 15.08.110 Temporary Signs which states "only one temporary sign on each street frontage per parcel or lot is permitted, or"; and WHEREAS, the Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of this amendment on January 28, 2015, and forwarded its recommendation on to the Yakima City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that such chapter should be amended to clarify existing procedures and implement new procedures regarding signage in the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held a closed record hearing on February 17, 2015, pursuant to notice, to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, finds and determines that Chapter 15.08 YMC should be amended as shown and set forth in Exhibit "A" with legislative changes shown in Exhibit "B ", both attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein, and that such amendments are in the best interest of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 15.08 of the Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein, which Exhibit "A" incorporates the legislative changes set forth in Exhibit "B ". Section 2. The findings within the January 28, 2015, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding these proposed text amendments are hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.030 (F), and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 17th day of February, 2015. Micah Cawley, Mayor 2 DOC. INDEX # ATTEST: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: DOC. INDEX # Exhibit "A" Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.040 Non - regulated signs. 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. 15.08.090 Roof signs. 15.08.100 Wall signs. 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent of the zoning district; proper sign maintenance; elimination of visual clutter; and creative and innovative sign design. To accomplish this purpose, the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenance of signs within the urban area shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. "Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use. "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges. National flags, state and local flags or any official flag at an institution or business will not be considered banners. "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. DOC. INDEX # "Changing message center sign" means an electronically controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays. "Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which the building is intended. Directional Sign. See "off- premises directional sign" and "on- premises directional sign." "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia Board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Front View Figure 8 -1 "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to DOC. INDEX # which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof system. SIGN CANNOT EXCEED THE S1ZE OF THE FASCIA BOARD OF WHICH IT IS ATTACHED, ,+ 1OHN'S SUPER 1 FASCIA BOARD MUST � EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF BUILDING ROOF ✓ STRUCTURE AND SOFFITS J00, zii_ 8 END CAPS MUST BE INSTALLED. I, , I� err �I END CAPS MA PROJFCT MOIk SOFFIT REQUIRED e.x TwN I'erwfo fs v` FAST:4A BOARD � F � y City OfYakima — FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105) Figure 8 -2 "Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one -third of the non - constant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground. DOC. INDEX # "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "Grand opening sign" means temporary signs, posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons and searchlights used to announce the opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new management. "Marquee /Display Case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the Building Official. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Marquee /Display Case signs shall be considered wall signs regulated under the provisions of YMC § 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind the clear /translucent material shall not be considered a temporary sign subject to the provisions of YMC § 15.08.110. "Multiple- building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, offices, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. "Multiple- tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.) "Off- premises directional sign" means an off - premises sign with directions to a particular business. "Off- premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located. "On- premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances exits, service areas, or other on -site locations. "On- premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. "Political sign" means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective offices, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot. "Portable sign" means a sign made of wood, metal, plastic, or other durable material that is not attached to the ground or a structure. This definition includes sandwich boards, and portable reader boards if placed on private property. Signs placed on public or street right -of -way, including public sidewalks, require review under YMC 8.20.055. DOC. INDI—=X # "Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. I prp4Gr,, HIGH � a� Nit7a� Y �........,._. tl MINIMUM q ✓ ✓ ✓ ,, City °`Yakima PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. MAXIMUM ` .. EM _G F 'I SIGN HEIGHORE THAN PROJECT MORE THAN "r Fff) I� }l ONE -THIRD HEIGHT OF _ BUILDING d SANDWICH I prp4Gr,, HIGH � a� Nit7a� Y �........,._. tl MINIMUM q ✓ ✓ ✓ ,, City °`Yakima PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. Figure 8 -4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages. Figure 8 -5 "Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials. Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs. "Use identification sign" means a sign used to identify and/or contain information pertaining to a school, church, residential development, or a legal business other than a home occupation in a residential district. "Wall sign" means any on- premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100. DOC. INDEX # SIGN SIZE CANNOT EXCEED SZE OF WALL TO WHICH ATTACHED �!bbN'S S��AKFO�ASE� /' f BUILDING FACE BELOW THE - ROOFLINE SIGN $ fWIfl NAOk NO MORE THAN IT FROM FACE CAP 6MgfILGDIING c�a„ i City Of Yakima WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8 -6 "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determining a sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area, and shall not be counted as wall or temporary signage as regulated under YMC §§ 15.08. 100 & 110. Window signage which exceeds 50 percent of any given window area are not permitted. (Ord. 2010 -34 § 4, 2010: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 32, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 16, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. 1. For New Uses. All on- premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off - premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. DOC. INDEX # 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.040 Non - regulated signs. Provided the below mentioned signs meet the General Provisions of YMC § 15.08.070, and except when otherwise prohibited, or regulated in another section of this Chapter. The following signs are not regulated as to their number and/or size, with the exception of Window and Temporary signs. All signs listed in this Section do not require a permit: 1. Window signs, in conjunction with a permitted use, of which the signage does not exceed 50 percent or more of the total window area. Window signs shall not be included in determining the total number of permitted signs or allowed signage area, as regulated in YMC § 15.08 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5. Historical site plaques; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 8. Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law; 9. Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations; 10. Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that: a. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to fifteen days after the general election; and b. No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property; 11. Temporary signs; No more than two temporary signs per parcel, not to exceed a combined total of 32 square feet of sign area. (see YMC 15.08.110); 12. Canopies and awning signs; 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the fee requirements of YMC § 11.04.030 and Title 15, but require submittal and approval of a sign permit meeting the general requirements of YMC § 15.08.070, and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1. On- premises signs not readable from the public right -of -way, i.e., menu boards, etc.; 2. On- premises directional signs; 3. Construction and real estate signs not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area; 4. Church, school, and community center name and/or reader boards not exceeding 32 square feet in sign area; 5. Temporary signs totaling more than 32 square feet and up to 64 square feet of sign area per parcel, or more than two temporary signs per parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right -of -way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business; 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic /street sign or signal; 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic - control standard poles; 4. Swinging projecting signs; 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition; 6. Abandoned signs; 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and 8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. A. General Requirements. Signs shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs. B. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign, or the owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located, from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of signs. (See YMC 15.08.160.) (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 35, 1993). 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8 -1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8 -2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8 -3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs 160C. INDEX# in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. DOC. INDEX ## 0 n �Z Table 8 -1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Project Identification' Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted Class (1) Use Freestanding' Subdivision/Proj, I.D. Only Vin- premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) : eview, On- premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Projecting Not Permitted Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off- Premises Signs Directional Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not (Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Advertising Billboards NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Signs Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling Subdivision Identification/Use Identification' 1 Per Street Frontage l Per Street Frontage Not Permitted EYM:C 55.08.100/Roof YMC 15.08.090/Temporary: YMC 1508 110 1 Freestanding' Projecting Wall/Roof/Portable Signs 7 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE SR R -1 R -2 t 3 B -1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off- Premises Signs Directional Directional: See YMC 15,08.120(B) Advertising Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15,08 130) Billboards NOTES: 1. YMC 1508.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. 2, Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall —See Table 8 -2. Table 8 -2. Maximum Sign Area 0 Jn z 9 Freestanding and Projecting Signs `BONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft or Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL SIGNS FREEWAY SIGNS less from required right- more from required rigbt- of -way of -wav SR, R -1, R -2, and R -3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq, ft. NOT PERMITTED HB and B -1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. SIZE OF WALL TO WHERE PERMITTED: UP B -2 40 sq. ft, 60 sq, ft. SCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft- of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. R of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft of frontage up to lineal ft, of frontage up to WHICH ATTACHED TO 300 SQUARE FOOT ft, long 100 sq_ ft. 150 sq, ft Frontage is 1 sq. ft, of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 150 sq, ft 200 sq, ft 0 Jn z 190 4 1 Freestanding and Projecting Signs `BONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign is set back 15 ft, or WALL SIGNS FREEWAY SIGNS less from required right- more from required right - of -way of -way I sq, ft of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per LCC Frontage is less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq ft. 200sq,ft. Frontage is I sq ft, of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq, ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft, of frontage up to lineal ft, of frontage up to 400 ft, long 200 sq. ft_ 250 sq- ft- I sq, ft. of sign area per lineal ft of frontage up to 150 sq. CBD ft. I sq ft. of sign area per 1 -1 /2 sq ft of sign area per GC Frontage is less than 400 lineal ft, of frontage up to lineal ft, of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq, ft. 200 sq, ft, Frontage is I sq. ft of sign area per 1- 1 /2 sq ft, of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft, of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq, ft, 250 sq. ft, . I sq. ft of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft, of sign area per AS Frontage is less than 400 lineal ft, of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq, ft. 200 sq, ft, Frontage is I sq, ft of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. R of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq, ft. 250 sq. ft, 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft, of sign area per RD Frontage is less than 400 lineal ft of frontage up to lineal ft of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft, 200 sq, ft. Frontage is I sq, ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq ft of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft of frontage up to 400 ft, long 200 sq. ft, 250 sq. ft. I sq ft. of sign area per 1 -1 /2 sq. ft of sign area per M -1 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft of frontage up to M -2 100 sq ft. 150 sq, ft, MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE 190 4 1 Table 8 -3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord, 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord_ 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). O � n �i ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 SIGN STANDARDS MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding' Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. back 15 feet or less from required right -of -way Sign is set 10 ft, 15 ft. 20 ft 35 ft 40 ft 30 ft. 40 ft back more than 15 feet from required right -of -way Projecting Not permitted' See YMC 15,08 080 1. Wall 1. Top of wall to which attached (YMC 15.08. 100) 2, Fascia 2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached.(YMC 15.08.105) Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right -of -way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5 -1) Notes: 1 YMC 15- 08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple- building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall. (See Table 8 -2.) (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord, 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord_ 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). O � n �i 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code; B. Except for non - regulated and temporary signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground; C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC 15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090; D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8 -3, except when the side or rear yard is a street frontage, then the front setback shall apply; E. Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety; F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner; G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1; H. A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See YMC 15.05.040); I. No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in YMC 15.05.040; and J. Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. No more than one -third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which it is attached. 2. All signs projecting over the public right -of -way shall conform to the following standards: Clearance Above Grade Less than 8 feet 8 feet to 9 feet 9 feet to 10 feet Over 10 feet Maximum Projection Not permitted 1 foot 2 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: DOC. INDEX # 1. Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. 3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. 4. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3. Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee /Display Case signs. a. Marquee /Display Case signs shall have: i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign; ii. The sign face shall be made of a translucent durable material; iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.105 Fascia signs. A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure. 1. Fascia signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned /projecting from the fascia board, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. 2. The number of fascia signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 3. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: 1. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. 2. No temporary sign may be placed in the public right -of -way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city/county. DOC. INDEX # 3. Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 4. No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.120 Directional signs. A. On- Premises Directional Signs. On- premises directional signs readable from the public right -of -way may be permitted in accordance with Table 8 -1. On- premises directional signs may contain both directions and the business name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on- premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face. B. Off - Premises Directional Signs. Off - premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in YMC 15.08.130(B); provided, that: 1. Each use located in a district where off - premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off - premises directional sign; 2. The off - premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square feet in area nor twenty -five feet in height; 3. The off - premises signs are permanently installed on private property; 4. Only one off - premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. A. Billboards are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; and 2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts. B. Billboards may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side -by -side panels; 4. Required front yard setbacks are met; 5. Billboards between a one - hundred -fifty and three- hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted; 6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district; 7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage; DO C. INDEX 8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8 -3; 9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off - premises signs and billboards does not exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property. C. Off - premises signs are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; 2. Class (2) uses in the B -2, CBD, GC, and RD districts. Off - premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple - building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8 -2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof, or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8 -2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8 -2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple -tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple - building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple - building complex or multiple- tenant building. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.150 Freeway signs. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotels /motels, restaurants, service stations and fruit stands near the freeway a larger on- premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their service. B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one street frontage, when the use: 1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1st Street, North 16th Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway interchange; or 2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right -of -way. C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple - building complex or for each development, whichever is more restrictive. D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign. DOC. E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8 -3. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that: A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and B. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § I (part), 1986). 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan. The comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color, location and associated landscaping; 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district; 3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and 4. For multiple- tenant buildings and multiple building complexes, a description of how the available sign area will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces. B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the comprehensive design plan in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and/or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he finds that such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to this approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this section and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.180 Variances. Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter 15.21. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.190 Violations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). DOC. INDEX # Exhibit "B" Legislative Changes Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.040 Non -re ulg ated signs. 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. 15.08.090 Roof signs. 15.08.100 Wall signs. 15.08.105 Fascia si rgns. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. 15.08.140 Multiple - building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings, 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent of the zoning district; proper sign maintenance; elimination of visual clutter; and creative and innovative sign design. To accomplish this purpose, the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenance of signs within the urban area shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. "Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use. DOC. INDEX # "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges. National flags, state and local flags or any official flag at an institution or business will not be considered banners. "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays. "Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which the building is intended. Directional Sign. See "off- premises directional sign" and "on- premises directional sign." "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia Board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the toop of "the sidin y with the bottom of soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Fieure 8 -1 DOC. INDEX ## SIGN CANNOT EXCEED ME SIZE OF THE FASCIA BOARD Ol"NIHICI-I IT IS ATTACHED, ------------------- JOHN'S SUPER WIDGETS . . . ........... . . ...... . FASCIA BOARD MUST . END CAPS EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF --- ...... MAY NOY BUILDING ROOF R0JF(l'F0OftE S0fFNT REQUIRED U N STRUCTURE D SOFFITS & END CAPS MUST BE I, A,!�,COA HOMO INSTALLED "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existin , b i [din 's roofs ructure where the sip prgiggis less thiln one foot from the fascia orparapetofthe buildiniZ, including the parapet to which it is affixed, vainted or atladled, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend be and the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit, and end cam installed flLj,$ h with the hottom and ends ofjji�c!�wrn i to subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof s,, ystem. Figure 8-2 DOC. INDEX # "Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one -third of the non - constant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "Grand opening sign" means temporary signs, posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons and searchlights used to announce the opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new management. "Mar uce/Dis la Case sign" means a sign, t Actallyassoc'iated with but not limited to movie theaters performing arts theaters and theatrical playliouses, The sign is attached flat ggE in t ncL ar ml o t rc. surface of the structure or attached to a structure ap rove la the IluiL(i n Oflici 1. In ad itican, a chanVaLAe cocoa area is included where ci a acteas lctta 01 i]lu�;tt° tion car he changed or rearranged withput altering the face or the surface of the si =n. Marc uce /leis )la Case si ns shall be considered wall signs regulated under the provisions of YMC" „ 1 .08. 100 and all sign materials placed behind the clear /translucent material shall not be considered a temporMrsign subject to the provisions of YMC § 15.08.110. "Multiple- building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, offices, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. "Multiple- tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple - building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.) "Off- premises directional sign" means an off - premises sign with directions to a particular business. "Off- premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located. "On- premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits, service areas, or other on -site locations. "On- premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. "Political sign" means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective offices, or a political party, or a sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot. "Portable sign" means a temper sign made of wood, metal, plastic, or other durable material that is not attached to the ground or a structure. This definition includes sandwich boards, and portable feadeFboafdsreader boards if placed on private property. Signs placed on public or street right -of -way, including public sidewalks, require review under YMC 8.20.055. DOC. INDEX # U- I "Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. City ofYakima µe PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) f Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially integfl -part of a normal roof structure of any buildine design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. DOC. INDEX # MAXIMUM y d9 G fr'ROJEC'r MORE THAN Bob's ONE,RH &RD HEIGHT OF BUILDING SANOMCH City ofYakima µe PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) f Figure 8 -3 "Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings. "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially integfl -part of a normal roof structure of any buildine design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other thing. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. DOC. INDEX # "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. M9, Figure 8 -474 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages. Figure 8 -25 "Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable fftaterials- materials seetion. Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs. "Use identification sign" means a sign used to identify and/or contain information pertaining to a school, church, residential development, or a legal business other than a home occupation in a residential district. DOC. INDEX # "Wall sign" means any on- premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100. "SIGN SIZE UWg4MdPdd;S'Y" EXCEED OF WALL TO WHICHIA1 MUTED )O WS STEAKHOUSE uxwaae� unwsr� 0" FROM IFM F up: HIUMMiM, BUILDING FACE 1I SIDE VIEW WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8 -6 "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determinin,; sites total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area and shall not be counted as wall or temporary si ana a as re ryulated under YMC 15,08,100 , 110, Window si gna ge which exceeds 50 percent of any given window area are not permitted. (Ord. 2010 -34 § 4, 2010: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 32, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 16, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. 1. For New Uses. All on- premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On- premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the DOC. INDEX # �0 procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off - premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.040 Exempt-Non- regulated signs. Provided the below mentioned signs ineet the General Provisions, of YMC " 15.98.0711 and Eexcept when otherwise prohibited; ��!b!:Vffwjded. or regulated in another section of this 4.44w0apter. `1'he following signs are e i applioation, pefmit and fee FeEFairements of this title when siandards of this not re elated as to their number and/or sizq, with the exc:,o Lion of "Window and "1 "'em orary si gns. All signs listed in this Section do not require a ermit: 1. Window signs in conjunction with a permitted use of which the si na e does not exceed 50 percent or more of the total window area, Window si ns shall not be included in determinin g the Natal number ol" ermined si ns or allowed signatte area as re gulated in Y%1508,y 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5. Historical site plaques; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 8. Directional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law; 9. Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations; 10. Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that: a. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to fifteen days after the general election; and K No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property; I l . Temporary si gns; No more than two temporary si gns per arcel not to exceed a combined total of 32 square feet of sign area. (see YMC 15.08.110); 44-.12. Canopies and awning signs; DOC. INDEX # 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The fbIlowin g signs are exem t from_ the fee requirements of YMC ` l 1.0 4.030 and Title 15 but re uire submittal and approval of sin permit meeting the general rec uirements of YMC § 15.08',070 and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1. On-12reinises signs not readable from the public ri dit-ol=wa i.e. , rnenu boards etc.- 2. On- premises directional signs; 3. Construction and real estate signs not exceeding t it wo32 s uarc feet in sign area 4. Church school and comniunity center name and /or reader boards not exceedine 32 s uare feet in sign area; 5. Temporary signs totaling more than 32 s ivare feet and up to 64 square feet of sign area er . parcel or more than two temporary signs per parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right -of -way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business; 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic /street sign or signal; 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic- control standard poles; 4. Swinging projecting signs; 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition; 6. Abandoned signs; 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and 8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. A. General Requirements. Signs shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs. B. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign, or the owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located, from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of signs. (See YMC 15.08.160.) (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 35, 1993). DOC. INDEX # 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8 -1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8 -2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8 -3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. DOC. INDEX # ry. 0 0 _ 0 Table 8 -1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Project Identification Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted Class (1) Use Freestanding' Subdivision/Prcj. I.D. Only - premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) neview. On- premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Projecting Not Permitted Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off - Premises Signs Directional Not Permitted Class (2) Use - t Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Advertising Billboards NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Signs Nameplate Freestanding' Projecting Wall/Roof/Portable Signs I Per Dwelling I Per Street Frontage I Per Street Frontage Not Permitted Wall: YMC 15.08.100/Roof YMC 15.08.090/Temporary: YMC 15.08.110 0 0 0 z c NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe placed on a wall —See Table 8 -2. Table 8 -2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs SR, R -1, R -2, and R -3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. ft. NOT PERMITTED HB and B -1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. SIZE OF WALL TO WHERE PERMITTED: UP WHICH ATTACHED TO 300 SQUARE FOOT B -2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is less than 400 ft. long Frontage is more than 400 ft. long 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Freestanding and Projecting Signs LCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. GC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. AS Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. RD Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per less than 400 lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to ft. long 150 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per more than lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to 400 ft. long 200 sq. ft. 250 sq. ft. M -1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per 1 -1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to lineal ft. of frontage up to M -2 100 sq. ft. 150 sq. ft. MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE v 0 z �- v Table 8 -3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). v 1 z ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR R -1 R -2 R -3 B -1 HB B -2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M -1 M -2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding` Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft, 30 ft. back 15 feet or less from required right -of -way Sign is set 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 35 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft. back more than 15 feet from required right -of -way Projecting Not permitted' See YMC 15.08.080 1. Wall 1 Top of wall to which attached (YMC15.08.100) 2. Fascia 41-2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached. (YMC 15.08.105) Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right -of -way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5 -1) Notes: 1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple - building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall. (See Table 8 -2.) (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). v 1 z 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code; B. Except for exempt non- regulated and temporary signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground; C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC 15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090; D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8 -3, except when the side or rear yard is a street frontage, then the front setback shall apply; E. Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety; F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner; G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1; H. A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See YMC 15.05.040); I. No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in YMC 15.05.040; and J. Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 189 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.080 Projection over right -of -way. Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. No more than one -third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which it is attached. 2. All signs projecting over the public right -of -way shall conform to the following standards: Clearance Above Grade Less than 8 feet 8 feet to 9 feet 9 feet to 10 feet Over 10 feet Maximum Projection Not permitted 1 foot 2 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: DOC. INDEX # 1. Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. -)-2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. 2-.3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. 3-A. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3_Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee /Display Case signs. a. Marquee/Display Case signs shall have: A changeable corry area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be chanced or rearraneed without alterin > the face .or the surface of the sign ii. The sien face shall be made of a translucent durable material: The sin ctalirlt /dilac ktll be lcacl�able acrd ca able of reservin ahe sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93- 81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 1. A fascia sien is a Bien which is attached to the fascia board of an existine building's roof structure. 2, fascia signs may be painted, upon, attached nat to orpinogdII)Lojecting firoan the fascia hoard but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. , The number of fascia signs is not regulated, provided, the total area ofthe si ,Li may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 4. Fascia si ens shall not extend beyond the horigontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: moo- nita clay nc tl DOC. INDEX # 1 . 2. Only one te., per -ai=y sign each st feet tentage per- par-eel Wt is .... We,l X1.3 ---No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. X2.4—. No temporary sign may be placed in the public right -of -way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city/county. 4.3.5 — Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 5- :4.6 —No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001 -25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93 -81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.120 Directional signs. A. On- Premises Directional Signs. On- premises directional signs readable from the public right -of -way may be permitted in accordance with Table 8 -1. On- premises directional signs may contain both directions and the business name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on- premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face. B. Off - Premises Directional Signs. Off - premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in YMC 15.08.130(B); provided, that: 1. Each use located in a district where off - premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off - premises directional sign; 2. The off - premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty -two square feet in area nor twenty-five feet in height; 3. The off - premises signs are permanently installed on private property; 4. Only one off - premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.130 Off - premises signs and billboards. A. Billboards are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; and 2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts„ B. Billboards may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side -by -side panels; 4. Required front yard setbacks are met; DOC. INDEX # 5. Billboards between a one - hundred -fifty and three - hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted; 6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district; 7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage; 8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8 -3; 9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off - premises signs and billboards does not exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property. C. Off - premises signs are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M -1 and M -2 districts; 2. Class (2) uses in the B -2, CBD, GC, and RD districts. Off - premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.140 Multiple- building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple- building complexes and multiple- tenant buildings in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple - building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8 -2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof, or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8 -2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8 -2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple- tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple - building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple - building complex or multiple- tenant building. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.150 Freeway signs. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotels /motels, restaurants, service stations and fruit stands near the freeway a larger on- premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their service. B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one street frontage, when the use: 1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1st Street, North 16th Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway interchange; or DOC. INDEX # 2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right -of -way. C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple - building complex or for each development, whichever is more restrictive. D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign. E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8 -3. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs. Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that: A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and B. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan. The comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color, location and associated landscaping; 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district; 3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and 4. For multiple- tenant buildings and multiple building complexes, a description of how the available sign area will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces. B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the comprehensive design plan in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and/or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he finds that such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to this approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this section and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2011 -12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93 -81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.180 Variances. Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter 15.21. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). DOC. INDEX # 15.08.190 Violations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2008 -46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). DOC. INDEX # e.. Distributed at theme Meeting Price, Call From: Davenport, Joan Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 4:37 PM To: O'Rourke, Tony; Price, Cally Cc: Peters, Jeff; Cutter, Jeff; Kunkler, Mark; Beehler, Randy Subject: Summary of Sign Code Changes Here is a brief summary of the amendments proposed by the Planning Commission to the City Sign Code. The recommended changes to YMC 15.08 are minor in nature and extent. In summary, the primary changes include (1) Selected updated definitions, and (2) Changes to Exempt and Temporary Signs. Definitions 1. Window sign: The definition of Window sign was amended to exclude window signs posted on the inside of the glass as qualifying as temporary signs, and limited the total widow area that can be covered to 50% of any given window area. 2. Roof sign: The definition of Roof sign was amended to provide flexibility to incorporate a roof sign into a building's roof structure. A new definition was added for a "Fascia Board sign" to allow signs attached to a roof fascia board that hangs below the roof line. 3. Marquee /Display Case sign: A definition for Marquee /Display Case sign was added for movie theatres and other business that use non - durable sign materials inside a display case Development Standard Changes: Temporary and Exempt signs: Temporary and Exempt signs were split into the two new categories: Non - regulated and Fee Exempt signs a) Non - regulated: Non - regulated signs do not require a permit, as long as they meet certain standards, such as no more than two temporary signs per parcel with no more than a total of 32 sq. ft. b) Fee exempt: These signs require a permit process and must meet the standards, but there is no review fee. An example includes up to 4 temporary signs with a total of 64 sq. ft. Joan Davenport, AICP Director of Community Development City of Yakima 129 North 2 "d St Yakima, WA 98901 Joan.davenport(@yakimawa.gov (509)576 -6417