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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/2017 09 Content-Neutral Sign Regulation; YMC Amendment 15.08BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDASTATEMENT Item No. 9. For Meeting of: April 18, 2017 ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing and ordinance relating to land use and development; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.08, Signs, to reflect content -neutral sign regulation SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Community Development Director Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney SUMMARY EXPLANATION: I n the matter of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona, 135 S. Ct. 2218, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified when municipalities may impose content -based restrictions on signage. I n light of this ruling it is necessary and appropriate for the the City of Yakima to update the municipal code to reflect content -neutral sign regulation in order to conform to the Court's decision. A draft ordinance has been prepared for the Council's consideration. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building APPROVED FORCt* ,,,,.. � SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Complete the Public Hearing and, if Council chooses, pass the ordinance. BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The ordinance went through an open record public hearing on February 22, 2017, in front of the Yakima Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the text amendments on March 21, 2017. A public hearing is also being held on the text amendments on April 18, 2017 in front of the City Council. ATTACHMENTS: Description D Ordinance - YMC 15,08 - Redline I D Planning Commission Record D Presentation re Sign CodeAmendments Upload Date Type 416/2017 Ordinance 4/612017 Ordinance 4/612017 Backup Material 4/612017 Backup Material 3 ORDINANCE NO. 2017- AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and development; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.08, Signs, to reflect content-neutral sign regulation. WHEREAS, amendments to the code are proposed to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Reed v. Gilbert, and to address other matters that needed to be amended in the code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima considered an amendment to Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.08 Signs of the Yakima Municipal Code which would amend regulations regarding signs within the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meetings on the proposed amendments during 2016 and 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 22, 2017, pursuant to notice and received and considered all evidence and testimony presented, including written comments received during the comment period; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found, determined, and recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the sign code, taking into account testimony from the public and a sign industry representative; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 18, 2017 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, hereby finds and determines that approval of such amendment is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 15.08, Signs, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.NO Nonregulated signs. 15.08.045 Fee exempt signsExemptions. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.055 Sign maintenance. 1 4 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.075 Sign illumination. 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. 15.08.115 ci,.r wal-ke-F Carried signs 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off-premises signs and billboards. 15.08.135 Digital signs. 15.08.140 Multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.155 Portable signs. 15.08.160 Legal nNonconforming signs, Materials, Removal and Enforcement. 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 Ginn rl siren Tn aGGemnlicla 4hic ni irnnco the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenancc of signs within the urban arc\1 shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2015 007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008 J16 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 29J17 § 1 (part), 1986). The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through a comprehensive system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and nondiscriminatory sign standards and requirements. It has also been adopted to promote the following: 1. Minimum standards in order to promote traffic safety; 2. Recognition of free speech rights by regulating signs in a content neutral manner; 3. The free flow of traffic and to protect pedestrians and motorists from injury and property damage caused by, or attributable to, cluttered, distracting and/or illegible signs; 4. Provide consistent and compatible sign design standards; and 5. Adopt understandable regulations which enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this Chapter. This chapter is not intended to restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint or message. Any classification of signs herein which purports to permit speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign user or otherwise, should be interpreted to allow commercial or non-commercial speech on the sign. Nothing in this chapter should be construed to favor commercial speech over non-commercial speech. 2 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 that is not an allowed off -premise sign. Abandoned sign also includes signs that are broken, defaced, faded, rusted, peeled or otherwise deteriorated and are not repaired within 30 days after the City provides notice of the condition. Banner' means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges that is not a "flag' as defined herein. National flags, state -;;Ad- flags E)F aRY OffiGial flag at aR ;.A.411 Pet nl+ricirloro rl her, riorc "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, usually unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off -premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. "Building official" means the Codes Manager or his or her designee. "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. "Carried sian" means a hand-held or carried sian held or carried by a person "Changing message center sign" means an electronically or manually controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. Examples include, but are not limited to, time and temperature displays. l `rric4n ,n4irri Gig R" Rqe �ri cinri ,earl fn irlori4i Fri the arnhi4on4c orinirioorc , "Digital sign" means a changeable copy sign with LED (or other similar light source) text, graphics or symbols over a non -illuminated background. Digital signs are also known as "Electronic Messaae Centers" or "EMCs". "Directional sSign" means a sign erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles within a multi -tenant development- See also "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: ICI 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 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. ISI SIGN CANNOT EXCEED THE SIZE OF THE FASCIA BOARD OF WHICH IT 15 ATTACHED. JOHN'S SUPER WIDC FASCIA BOARD MUST .. _ EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF , BUILDING ROOF STRUCTURE AND SOFFITS 8 END CAPS MUST BE - - INSTALLED. - %i ETS END CAPS MAYNOT:... =. City Of Yakima FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105) Figure 8-2 "Flag" means a piece of cloth, attached to a staff, with distinctive colors, patters or symbols. "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 nonconstant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "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 5 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, 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. "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.) "Nonconforming sign" means any sign which at one time conformed to all applicable requirements and standards of this Chapter, including all permit requirements, but which subsequently ceased to so conform due to changes in such requirements and standards. "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 of a particular business. "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. "Permanent sign" means a sign constructed of weather resistant material and intended for permanent use and that does not otherwise meet the definition of "temporary sign." h;;41et "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. C. 0 hRAXIMUM 8._0. - SIGN HEIGHTCANNOT PROJECT MORE THAN U UC la ONE-THIRD HEIGHTOF BUILDING :?liEkF F,y -- y'' R: dINl4llllrl •.y� 0-0" HIGH xJ TIM11 I.., ________ � MINIMUM I '- ____________ _'- City Of Yakima PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8-3 "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 letters, figures, symbols or logos, with or without illumination, on any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes ana product, good, service, place, person, firm, merchandise, point of sale or business, or aRY other t". A sign also includes any item attached to sign structures, such as balloons, streamers, pennants, flags, inflatables or similar devices intended to attract attention. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or 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. 7 HE EDIT a Slp Fice S#gn PIZZA b JAN �,At LOUIGII e Flpn I Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet or sign. "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. _I r're# Ir ntaQi R*\RRyti Figure 8-5 "Temporary sign" means any sign, poster; placard; -stake sign or sign not placed in the around with concrete or other means to provide permanent support. stabilitv or rot prevention; banner.,- pennant,,- valance-, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used temporarily and is not permanently mounted, painted or otherwise affixed to a permanent structure or building.- Temporary signs may only be made of non -durable materials including, but not limited to, paper, corrugated board, flexible plastics, foamcore board, and/or signs painted with water soluble paints or chalks. Signs made of other materials shall be considered permanent and are subject to the permanent sign regulations of this Chapter. �:3 m eVeRt, and gaFage sale ig "Trailered sign" means any sign located on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normally licensed by the state as a trailer, or any sign that has wheels, or is located on or affixed to wheels, capable of being used to move the sign from location to location. Trailered sign does not only include signs that are pulled behind vehicles, but all signs that are located on or affixed to wheels. 111 Ice cigR" FneaRs a sigA l lcorl 49 ideRtify andr GF nr\ri4-airi irifr\rm �4ir\ri hgFne r\nn61patiOR OR a rocide.pti-al diStrin4 "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. ~ BUILDING FACE ~ 6LLOW THE ` ROOFLINE NO FMORE IBill„ NO E T -VC r -zea ra or om_omo. City Of Yakima WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) '2tl tb��ua:ax ^utresl V��I-a. �1S•Ji�ylm Figure 8-6 SIDE VIEW "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about ap-a4i�v*,a business,ep rson, G9RqRqGd4rp educt, event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Wind GW Sinnc Shall nn4 ho innll idler! in be nnl ln4o`J as nr temnnran/ Signage as ronl slated l ln`Jor TNA( 1 F 082 100. _nr! 1 F GA 'I 'I Q. 1/./indGW Rage Sinn�c ;nor exc eedS fif+ypeFGeRt or of aRy ni„on W RdG ., �ro� i� Pet pemgitted (Ord.`'2�015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 9 12 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. All applications for a development permit under this chapter shall be reviewed for consistency with the standards of this chapter and other applicable chapters of the Yakima Municipal Code, according to sign type and other applicable regulations. I . 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. Changes to the face or copy of a sign, provided such change does not change the material or appearance of the sign as originally permitted by the City does not require a Type (1) review, or permit. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 10 13 R_ DiTR-G-4iORal waFRinn OF infnrmatinn CigRS OF i in c required or autherized by 4A 15.08.045 Fee exempt signsExemptions. The following signs are exempt from the#ee-permitting requirements of-YINAG 11.04. 'r +c of VAAf` 1 F 09 07n and the 'fin c+�rirl�rrlc of VAAG r`h 1� nS2 til �eq�e�ee�� 'fie-spes��� � is chapter: 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, interior signs, etc.; 2. On -premises directional signs meeting the other requirements of this Chapter, includina. but not limited to size restrictions: 3. Barber poles, gravestones or structures intended for a separate use, such as goodwill containers: 11 14 4. Building identification numbers as required pursuant to the Yakima Municipal Code or any other City or State regulation; 5. Temporary signs totaling more than thirty two square foo+ and 61P +o siv+v_foi it square feet of Sinn area Per darnel, dor more +hep n tWE) tempera r, SinnS nor arnel i io 0 +n a mavimi im of foi it gm on private property or public property meeting the requirements of Section 15.08.110. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 6. Governmental signs. Signs installed by the City, County or a federal or State governmental agency for the protection of public health, safety and general welfare, including. but not limited to. the followina: A. Emergency and warning signs necessary for public safety or civil defense; B. Traffic and/or wavfindina sians erected and maintained by an authorized public agency; C. Signs required to be displayed by law; D. Signs showing the location of public facilities; and E. Any sign, posting, notice, or similar sign placed by or required by a governmental agency in carrying out its responsibility to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. 7. Flags. Any flags, provided that they conform to all provisions of this chapter for signs. 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade. 9. Vehicle with signs. Any sign on a vehicle, unless such vehicle is parked or stationed near an activity for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to such activity, unless such vehicle or mobile unit is regularly parked in any Prominently visible location for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to the sign. 10. Temporary signs in windows. Any temporary sign taped or otherwise affixed to the inside of a window, in such a manner as to be easily removed, provided that the total area of the sign in any one window does not exceed that as allowed in this Chapter for Window Signs and Temporary Signs. 11. Portable signs and freestanding signs meeting the requirements of Sections 15.08.155 and 15.08.110, respectively, and any other provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 2015-007 � 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 12 15 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 signalbar its color, design, location or illumination; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal or pedestrian by glare or method of illumination;_ 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control s+a poles or facilities, signs attached to fences owned by the City, or signs placed on trees,. 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 8. Trailered signs. 89. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2015-007 § (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 13 M 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. 14 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR I R-1 I R-2 R-3 B-1 I HB I B-2 ISCCI LCCICBDI GCJ AS I RD I M-1 I M-2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Projec Identification Roof PeFtable gigi4 Not Permitted Class (1) Use Permanent Freestanding' Subdivision/Prof. 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-n�r�„im;al Premises Signs including billboards Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use od"� d� 15 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS I SR I R-1 I R-2 R-3 B-1 1 HB 1 B-2 I SCC I LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling Signs Subdivision Identification/Use Identification 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Permanent Freestanding' Projecting Not Permitted Wall Signs ee#�Rer 49 Cinnc 1- Wall- See YMC 15.08. 100 2. _ Nnn_Regulated: Aln mnro 4h -n tWE) cinnc per r»rnol nn4 4n e�c�eed -Awned tetal of 32 square foo+ of Sinr, �ro�• dTee Ell raid: SigRG tetaliRg ^ro 4h-ri 27 sq caro foot and 61P t9 64 square foot of Sinn area per narnol, aior mere than gn temporary aximm of four Signc cinnc nor narnol i in to a mi i , 16 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-11 HB B-21 SCCI LCCICBDI GCJ ASI RD M-1 M-2 Roof Signs See YMC 15.08.090 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off- Premises Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) Signs including od„g Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) billboards d%; TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. Sign orovisions for temoorary freestandina sians are addressed in YMC 15.08.110. Permanent freestandina sians are limited to subdivision signs in residential areas. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall—See Table 8-2. 17 Table 8-2. Maximum Siqn Area 18 FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL FREEWAY from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SIGNS SIGNS ZONING DISTRICT SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 NOT PERMITTED sq. ft. HB and B-1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. B-2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 100 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. long Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. long SIZE OF WALL TO WHICH ATTACHED WHERE PERMITTED: UP TO 300 SQUARE FOOT LCC Frontage is less 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. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. ft. long I CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. GC ft. long Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. ft. Ion 18 Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks SIGN STANDARDS FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS F—SRR-1 Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL FREEWAY ZONING DISTRICT from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SIGNS SIGNS AS Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per M-2 than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. SIZE OF WHERE RD Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 WALL TO PERMITTED: UP TO 300 sq. ft. WHICH SQUARE ATTACHED FOOT Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. M-1 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 M-2 sq. ft. MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA OF OTHER SIGN TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks SIGN STANDARDS ZONING DISTRICTS F—SRR-1 R-2 R- 3 13 - 1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 19 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks 20 ZONING DISTRICTS F—SR R- 13 - SIGN STANDARDS R-1 R-2 3 1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Permanent Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. Freestanding' 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. 20 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 21 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR I R-1 I R-2 I R-3 I B-1 I HB I B-2 I SCC I LCC I CBD I GC AS RD M-1 M-2 SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right-of-way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) SIGN HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR SIGNS TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 21 24 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs, including exempt and temporary signs, shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code and permanent signs must be manufactured of durable materials that withstand the effects of water and wind, as well as meet the following requirements: 1. Paper -faced signs, including vinyl -coated paper and those applied with adhesives, are not allowed. Canvas or vinyl signs must be durable; and, 2. Sign faces made of canvas, fabric, vinyl or similar pliable materials that are attached to permanent sign structures must be mounted behind a perimeter frame or trim cap so that the edges of the sign face are not exposed, except that flags made of 100% spun polyester are exempt from this requirement;, B. Except for nnnreg lated exempt 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) and15.08.090; 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. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075. 1 ighting 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�. No fFeestandiRg signs shall be placed in the clear view triangle of roadways, driveways or curb cuts as established in YMC 15.05.040; and IJ. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075, a, ny exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. 22 25 J. The construction of temporary signs is limited to the materials described in the definition of "temporary sign" herein. In addition, a temporary sign must also conform to the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to Section 15.08.110 (temoorary sians). K. No signs shall be affixed, connected to, taped, zip -tied, tied, or otherwise attached to any City property, including, but not limited to, utility poles, utility boxes, fences, or street signs. Such signs will be removed by the City. Removed signs will be held for five business days at the Public Works Department after which they will be discarded and/or destroyed. L. No sign may be placed within the roadway portion of the city right-of-way except as otherwise permitted with a city right-of-way use or special event permit. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 15.08.075 Sign illumination. A. General. No temporary or portable sign may be illuminated. No signs located in a residential zone may be illuminated, except that on parcels two (2) acres in size or greater signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent signs allowed by this Chapter may be non -illuminated, illuminated by internal light fixtures, halo illuminated, or have external indirect illumination, unless otherwise specified. B. Externallv illuminated sians 1. Except as provided in this Subsection. externallv illuminated sians shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp or light source is not visible bevond the premises and shall further ensure that the liaht is contained within the sian face 2. A light fixture mounted above the sign face may be installed with its bottom opening tilted towards the sign face, provided: (a) The bottom opening of the light fixture is flat: and (b) The uppermost portion of the fixture's opening is located no higher than the top of the sign face. Light fixtures aimed and installed in this fashion shall be considered fully shielded. C. Internally illuminated signs. 1. Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an opaque background and translucent text and symbols. If the sign owner desires to have the entire sign face visible at night, an external light source may be used to illuminate the sign, subject to this Chapter. 23 99 2. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night, utilizing the recommended ISA methodology to determine compliance. 3. All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. D. Billboards. This Section does not apply to billboards, which are regulated under Section 15.08.130. 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 and obtain a right-of-way use permit under YMC 8.20: Clearance Above Grade Maximum Projection Less than 8 Not permitted feet 8 feet to 9 1 foot feet 9 feet to 10 2 feet feet Over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet 3.,_No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. 4. Only one projecting sign shall be allowed per tenant space or building frontage. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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: Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 24 27 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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; 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. 25 28 3. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 15.08.110 Temporary signs. No review is required for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: A . No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. B-2. No temporary sign may be placed OR the n, ,hliG Fight of way Or aR easemori+ i rilocc croniFin�lli PeMgitted by the Gity, GG ,r+., on City -owned property (not including a City right-of-way) unless in conjunction with an approved special event permit, temporary use permit or other permission from the City. C. No temporary sign shall be placed in the roadway. D. Temporary signs on the City right-of-way placed outside the roadway shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Location. Allowed only between the property line and the back of the nearest curb, or where no curb exists, between the property line and the nearest edge of the pavement. Signs may not be placed on sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrians or vehicular use. 2. Approval of the abutting landowner is required. 3. Signs on stakes that can be manually pushed or hammered into the ground are allowed. All other signs are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by a right-of-way use permit. 4. Signs are limited to four (4) square feet total and three (3) feet in height, from the ground to the top of the sign. 5. Any temporary sign in the right-of-way that is dilapidated or a nuisance shall be removed by the person responsible for placement of the sign. 6. The City may allow other signs in a City right-of-way with a right-of-way use permit. E. Residential zones. Temporary signs may be placed on property residentially zoned in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the following: 1. One temporary window sign per residential unit not to exceed four (4) square feet is allowed. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted, stake and portable signs are allowed as follows: 26 N7 i. In single-family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed four square feet in size and five feet in height, if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. ii. In multi -family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed six square feet in size and five feet in height if the sign is post mounted on the around. and not to exceed three feet in heiaht if the sian is stake -mounted or portable. 3. Temporary sigRS pla^ed nn the groiIRd shal�esepaarraated from parking and rlrnarni ie;niareas by a n� �rh er other harrier ff'' F. Non-residential zones. Temoorary sians are allowed in non-residential zones in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following: 1. Window signs are limited to fifty percent of the window area. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted, stake and portable signs are limited to four square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign is mounted in the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the temporary sign is stake -mounted or portable. 3. Surface -mounted signs are limited to thirty square feet and must be flatly affixed to walls or to on-site fences either facing the abutting street, or facing inward to the subject site. G. Temporary signs on large properties, either residential or non-residential zoned, of more than two acres may be of any type, and shall not exceed sixty-four square feet and up to eight feet above ground level. Such a sign allowed herein is in lieu of and shall not be displayed with or be in addition to any other temporary signs allowed by this section. 4. NIP A_temporary sign shall he displayed more than fifteen A—, be promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93-81 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.115 Carried signs Carried signs are allowed, subject to the following standards: A. Permit. A permit is not required for carried signs, but the carried sign and person carrying the sign shall comply with all the applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Number. No limit. C. Area. The carried sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area, and shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height when held in place. 27 9C D. Zone. Carried signs are permitted only in non-residential zones. E. Design. A carried sign shall not be illuminated. Carried signs and persons carrying signs shall be limited to the hours from dawn until dusk. A carried sign cannot include any element of a prohibited sign, as described in Section 15.08.050. F. Locations Allowed. Carried signs must stay at least fifteen (15) feet away from an unsignalized street or driveway intersection, measured from the edge of the curb abutting the roadway or edge of the pavement if no curb exists. Carried signs must remain on the sidewalks adjacent to signalized intersections. In no event may a carried sign, or the person carrying the sign, impede or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. G. Locations Not Allowed. Carried signs shall not be located in any of the following places: 1. On any public property or within public rights-of-way, other than public sidewalks; 2. In parking aisles or stalls; 3. In driving lanes; 4. On fences, walls, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities or other structures; or 5. In a location or manner that results in a person with a carried sign physically interfering with motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists. 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; 28 a 4. Only one off -premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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, either horizontally or vertically; 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 29 32 15.08.135 Digital signs. A. Maximum size. The maximum size of a digital sign is 50% of the total area of the sign permitted by Table 8-2, and no greater than 50 sq. ft. B. Density. There may be one digital sign per one hundred (100) feet of street frontage. C. Zoning. Digital signs are allowed only in non-residential zones. D. EMC Illumination Limits. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night. E. Digital signs may have no motions other than the change of the message. F. The minimum hold between messages is eight (8) seconds. G. Dimming Capabilities. All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. 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 or Portable Signs. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or 2. A single, larger freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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 hete-164notels, restauraRts � c stat;eips -Ard- fr, ,;+ s+-Ar.d-s commercial establishments near the freeway a larger on - premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services. C 33 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.155 Portable Signs. Portable signs, including sandwich board and portable pole mounted signs, shall comply with the following standards: A. Zone. Portable signs are allowed only in non-residential zones, except the temporary portable signs are allowed in residential zones subject to the provisions in Section 15.08.110. B. Design and Materials. Portable signs must be designed with durable materials, otherwise they will be regulated as temporary signs under Section 15.08.110. Portable signs must be designed to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base for pole mounted signs, and a heavy weight suspended between the opposing faces of a sandwich board sign. Portable signs cannot be illuminated. C. Size and Height. Portable signs shall be a maximum of four feet in height and maximum of three feet in width. D. Number. Not more than two (2) portable signs may be displayed per business, per tenant space. The total square feet of the portable signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in the event two signs are displayed. E. Location. Portable signs must be located no further than ten (10) feet from the Primary building of the business, or, if there is only one business or tenant space on the site, it may be located not farther than ten (10) feet from the site's driveway entrance. No portable sign may be located on the City right-of-way, which includes the sidewalk, without a right-of-way use permit or other permit allowing such use issued by the City. 31 34 F. Display Hours. Portable signs, including temporary portable signs, may be displayed during business or operating hours only. 15.08.160''Nonconforming signs, Maintenance of signs, Removal of signs and Enforcement of this Chapter. A. Nonconforming signs. AYsignSigns 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: 1 . No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and 2 . 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 3G. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign- . 2015 . 4. The sign is not a portable sign, temporary sign or an illegal sign. (Ord. 2015- 007 4 1 (Exh. A) (part). 2015: Ord. 2008-46 P4 1 (part). 2008: Ord. 2947 P4 1 (part). 1986 .. B. Maintenance of signs. It is unlawful for any owner of record, lessor, lessee, manager or other person having lawful possession or control over a building, structure or parcel of land to fail to maintain any signs on the building, structure or parcel in compliance with this Chapter and the zoning provisions of this code. Signs placed on public property pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained by the sign owner. Failure to maintain a sign constitutes a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to enforcement under YMC 15.25. C. Removal of signs. Any vacant and/or unused sign support structures, poles or other remnants of old signs which are currently not in use, or are not proposed for immediate reuse, shall be removed. In addition to the remedies of YMC Title 15, the Director shall have the authority to require the repair, maintenance or removal of any sign or sign structure which has become dilapidated or represents a hazard to the safety, health or welfare of the public, at the cost of the sign and/or property owner. D. Enforcement of this Chapter. Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced according to YMC 15.25. 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 32 35 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. Administrative Adjustment for Sign Location. Administrative adjustment to the sign code to allow adjustment for siting signs in zones and locations not otherwise authorized may be allowed. The request for an administrative adjustment shall contain 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: and 3. An explanation of why the existing sign regulations are not adequate and require adjustment. C -B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the GernpFeheRsi„o deGigR plaR,request for administrative adjustment 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 or she 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 the approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this sestieR-chapter and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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 Chapter15.21. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.190 Violations. 33 99 Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Section 2. The findings within the February 22, 2017, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this proposed text amendment is hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the ordinance. Section 4. 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 18th day of April, 2017. ATTEST: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 921 Kathy Coffey, Mayor 37 ORDINANCE NO. 2017- AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and development; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.08, Signs, to reflect content-neutral sign regulation. WHEREAS, amendments to the code are proposed to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Reed v. Gilbert, and to address other matters that needed to be amended in the code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima considered an amendment to Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.08 Signs of the Yakima Municipal Code which would amend regulations regarding signs within the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meetings on the proposed amendments during 2016 and 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 22, 2017, pursuant to notice and received and considered all evidence and testimony presented, including written comments received during the comment period; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found, determined, and recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the sign code, taking into account testimony from the public and a sign industry representative; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 18, 2017 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, hereby finds and determines that approval of such amendment is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 15.08, Signs, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.045 Exemptions. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 1 38 15.08.075 Sign illumination. 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. 15.08.115 Carried signs 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off-premises signs and billboards. 15.08.135 Digital signs. 15.08.140 Multiple-building complexes and multiple-tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.155 Portable signs. 15.08.160 Nonconforming signs, Materials, Removal and Enforcement. 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 promote the public health, safety and welfare through a comprehensive system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content-neutral and nondiscriminatory sign standards and requirements. It has also been adopted to promote the following: 1. Minimum standards in order to promote traffic safety; 2. Recognition of free speech rights by regulating signs in a content neutral manner; 3. The free flow of traffic and to protect pedestrians and motorists from injury and property damage caused by, or attributable to, cluttered, distracting and/or illegible signs; 4. Provide consistent and compatible sign design standards; and 5. Adopt understandable regulations which enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this Chapter. This chapter is not intended to restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint or message. Any classification of signs herein which purports to permit speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign user or otherwise, should be interpreted to allow commercial or non-commercial speech on the sign. Nothing in this chapter should be construed to favor commercial speech over non-commercial speech. 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. 2 97 "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 that is not an allowed off -premise sign. Abandoned sign also includes signs that are broken, defaced, faded, rusted, peeled or otherwise deteriorated and are not repaired within 30 days after the City provides notice of the condition. Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges that is not a "flag" as defined herein. "Billboard" means a large outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, usually unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off -premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. "Building official" means the Codes Manager or his or her designee. "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. "Carried sign" means a hand-held or carried sign held or carried by a person. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically or manually controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. Examples include, but are not limited to, time and temperature displays. "Digital sign" means a changeable copy sign with LED (or other similar light source) text, graphics or symbols over a non -illuminated background. Digital signs are also known as "Electronic Message Centers" or "EMCs". "Directional sign" means a sign erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles within a multi -tenant development See also "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. ICI 40 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. ISI 41 SIGN CANNOT EXCEED THE SIZE OF THE-FASG1A TV BOARD OF VNIHICH IT IS ATTACHED. IQF— N S SUPER- WIDGETS � FASCIA BOARD TOVST �...-. ; END CAPS EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF:. BUILDING ROOF i ,' tii... MA,YNOT PF2OJECI, OFA `--SOFFIT aE0U4REEx. STRUCTURE AND SOFFITy ii!014,127 FROM 8 END CAPS UST BE ARD INSTALLED... 5f �� `' Of Yakima FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105) Figure 8-2 "Flag" means a piece of cloth, attached to a staff, with distinctive colors, patters or symbols. "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 nonconstant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. "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, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated 5 42 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.) "Nonconforming sign" means any sign which at one time conformed to all applicable requirements and standards of this Chapter, including all permit requirements, but which subsequently ceased to so conform due to changes in such requirements and standards. "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 of a particular business. "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. "Permanent sign" means a sign constructed of weather resistant material and intended for permanent use and that does not otherwise meet the definition of "temporary sign." "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. C. 43 Figure 8-3 "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 letters, figures, symbols or logos, with or without illumination, on any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes a product, good, service, place, person, firm, merchandise, point of sale or business. A sign also includes any item attached to sign structures, such as balloons, streamers, pennants, flags, inflatables or similar devices intended to attract attention. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or 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. 7 44 i ............................... Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet or sign. "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; poster; placard; stake sign or sign not placed in the ground with concrete or other means to provide permanent support, stability or rot prevention; banner; pennant; valance; or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used temporarily and is not permanently mounted, painted or otherwise affixed to a permanent structure or building. Temporary signs may only be made of non -durable materials including, but not limited to, paper, corrugated board, flexible plastics, foamcore board, and/or signs painted with water soluble paints or chalks. Signs made of other materials shall be considered permanent and are subject to the permanent sign regulations of this Chapter. 45 "Trailered sign" means any sign located on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normally licensed by the state as a trailer, or any sign that has wheels, or is located on or affixed to wheels, capable of being used to move the sign from location to location. Trailered sign does not only include signs that are pulled behind vehicles, but all signs that are located on or affixed to wheels. "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. Figure 8-6 SIDE VIEW "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about a business, person, product, event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. All applications for a development permit under this chapter shall be reviewed for consistency with the standards of this chapter and other applicable chapters of the Yakima Municipal Code, according to sign type and other applicable regulations. 9 46 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. Changes to the face or copy of a sign, provided such change does not change the material or appearance of the sign as originally permitted by the City does not require a Type (1) review, or permit. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.045 Exemptions. The following signs are exempt from the permitting requirements of this chapter: 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, interior signs, etc.; 2. On -premises directional signs meeting the other requirements of this Chapter, including, but not limited to size restrictions; 3. Barber poles, gravestones or structures intended for a separate use, such as goodwill containers; 4. Building identification numbers as required pursuant to the Yakima Municipal Code or any other City or State regulation; 5. Temporary signs on private property or public property meeting the requirements of Section 15.08.110. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 6. Governmental signs. Signs installed by the City, County or a federal or State governmental agency for the protection of public health, safety and general welfare, including, but not limited to, the following: A. Emergency and warning signs necessary for public safety or civil defense; B. Traffic and/or wayfinding signs erected and maintained by an authorized public agency; C. Signs required to be displayed by law; D. Signs showing the location of public facilities; and 10 47 E. Any sign, posting, notice, or similar sign placed by or required by a governmental agency in carrying out its responsibility to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. 7. Flags. Any flags, provided that they conform to all provisions of this chapter for signs. 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade. 9. Vehicle with signs. Any sign on a vehicle, unless such vehicle is parked or stationed near an activity for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to such activity, unless such vehicle or mobile unit is regularly parked in any prominently visible location for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to the sign. 10. Temporary signs in windows. Any temporary sign taped or otherwise affixed to the inside of a window, in such a manner as to be easily removed, provided that the total area of the sign in any one window does not exceed that as allowed in this Chapter for Window Signs and Temporary Signs. 11. Portable signs and freestanding signs meeting the requirements of Sections 15.08.155 and 15.08.110, respectively, and any other provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 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 by its color, design, location or illumination; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal or pedestrian by glare or method of illumination. 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control poles or facilities, signs attached to fences owned by the City, or signs placed on trees. 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. 11 48 6. Abandoned signs. 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress. 8. Trailered signs. 9. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 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. 12 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR I R-1 I R-2 R-3 B-1 I HB I B-2 ISCCI LCCICBDI GCJ AS I RD I M-1 I M-2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Subdivision Identification/Projec Identification Roof Not Permitted Class (1) Use Permanent Freestanding' Subdivision/Prof. 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 including billboards Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use 13 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS I SR I R-1 I R-2 R-3 B-1 1 HB 1 B-2 I SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Premises Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling Signs Subdivision Identification/Use Identification 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Permanent Freestanding' Projecting Not Permitted Wall Signs 1 See YMC 15.08. 100 14 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-21 SCCI LCCICBDI GCJ ASI RD M-1 M-2 Roof Signs See YMC 15.08.090 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Off- Premises Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) Signs including billboards Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. Sign provisions for temporary freestanding signs are addressed in YMC 15.08.110. Permanent freestanding signs are limited to subdivision signs in residential areas. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall—See Table 8-2. 15 Table 8-2. Maximum Siqn Area 16 FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL FREEWAY from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SIGNS SIGNS ZONING DISTRICT SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 NOT PERMITTED sq. ft. HB and B-1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. B-2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 100 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. long Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. long SIZE OF WALL TO WHICH ATTACHED WHERE PERMITTED: UP TO 300 SQUARE FOOT LCC Frontage is less 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. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. ft. long I CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. GC ft. long Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. ft. Ion 16 Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks SIGN STANDARDS FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS F—SRR-1 Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL FREEWAY ZONING DISTRICT from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SIGNS SIGNS AS Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per M-2 than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. SIZE OF WHERE RD Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 WALL TO PERMITTED: UP TO 300 sq. ft. WHICH SQUARE ATTACHED FOOT Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. M-1 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 M-2 sq. ft. MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA OF OTHER SIGN TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks SIGN STANDARDS ZONING DISTRICTS F—SRR-1 R-2 R- 3 13 - 1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 17 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks 18 ZONING DISTRICTS F—SR R- 13 - SIGN STANDARDS R-1 R-2 3 1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Permanent Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. Freestanding' 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. 18 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 19 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR I R-1 I R-2 I R-3 I B-1 I HB I B-2 I SCC I LCC I CBD I GC AS RD M-1 M-2 SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right-of-way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) SIGN HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR SIGNS TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 19 _M 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs, including exempt and temporary signs, shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code and permanent signs must be manufactured of durable materials that withstand the effects of water and wind, as well as meet the following requirements: 1. Paper -faced signs, including vinyl -coated paper and those applied with adhesives, are not allowed. Canvas or vinyl signs must be durable; and, 2. Sign faces made of canvas, fabric, vinyl or similar pliable materials that are attached to permanent sign structures must be mounted behind a perimeter frame or trim cap so that the edges of the sign face are not exposed, except that flags made of 100% spun polyester are exempt from this requirement; B. Except for exempt 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) and15.08.090; 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. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075. 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. No signs shall be placed in the clear view triangle of roadways, driveways or curb cuts as established in YMC 15.05.040; and I. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075, any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. J. The construction of temporary signs is limited to the materials described in the definition of "temporary sign" herein. In addition, a temporary sign must also conform to the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to Section 15.08.110 (temporary signs). 20 57 K. No signs shall be affixed, connected to, taped, zip -tied, tied, or otherwise attached to any City property, including, but not limited to, utility poles, utility boxes, fences, or street signs. Such signs will be removed by the City. Removed signs will be held for five business days at the Public Works Department after which they will be discarded and/or destroyed. L. No sign may be placed within the roadway portion of the city right-of-way except as otherwise permitted with a city right-of-way use or special event permit. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). 15.08.075 Sign illumination. A. General. No temporary or portable sign may be illuminated. No signs located in a residential zone may be illuminated, except that on parcels two (2) acres in size or greater signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent signs allowed by this Chapter may be non -illuminated, illuminated by internal light fixtures, halo illuminated, or have external indirect illumination, unless otherwise specified. B. Externally illuminated signs. 1. Except as provided in this Subsection, externally illuminated signs shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp or light source is not visible beyond the premises and shall further ensure that the light is contained within the sign face. 2. A light fixture mounted above the sign face may be installed with its bottom opening tilted towards the sign face, provided: (a) The bottom opening of the light fixture is flat; and (b) The uppermost portion of the fixture's opening is located no higher than the top of the sign face. Light fixtures aimed and installed in this fashion shall be considered fully shielded. C. Internally illuminated signs. 1. Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an opaque background and translucent text and symbols. If the sign owner desires to have the entire sign face visible at night, an external light source may be used to illuminate the sign, subject to this Chapter. 2. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night, utilizing the recommended ISA methodology to determine compliance. 21 58 3. All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. D. Billboards. This Section does not apply to billboards, which are regulated under Section 15.08.130. 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 and obtain a right-of-way use permit under YMC 8.20: Clearance Above Grade Maximum Projection Less than 8 Not permitted feet 8 feet to 9 1 foot feet 9 feet to 10 2 feet feet Over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet 3, No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. 4. Only one projecting sign shall be allowed per tenant space or building frontage. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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: 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. 22 -7 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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; 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 23 M No review is required for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: A. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. B. No temporary sign may be placed on City -owned property (not including a City right-of-way) unless in conjunction with an approved special event permit, temporary use permit or other permission from the City. C. No temporary sign shall be placed in the roadway. D. Temporary signs on the City right-of-way placed outside the roadway shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Location. Allowed only between the property line and the back of the nearest curb, or where no curb exists, between the property line and the nearest edge of the pavement. Signs may not be placed on sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrians or vehicular use. 2. Approval of the abutting landowner is required. 3. Signs on stakes that can be manually pushed or hammered into the ground are allowed. All other signs are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by a right-of-way use permit. 4. Signs are limited to four (4) square feet total and three (3) feet in height, from the ground to the top of the sign. 5. Any temporary sign in the right-of-way that is dilapidated or a nuisance shall be removed by the person responsible for placement of the sign. 6. The City may allow other signs in a City right-of-way with a right-of-way use permit. E. Residential zones. Temporary signs may be placed on property residentially zoned in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the following: 1. One temporary window sign per residential unit not to exceed four (4) square feet is allowed. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted, stake and portable signs are allowed as follows: i. In single-family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed four square feet in size and five feet in height, if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. ii. In multi -family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed six square feet in size and five feet in height if the sign is post 24 M mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. F. Non-residential zones. Temporary signs are allowed in non-residential zones in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following: Window signs are limited to fifty percent of the window area. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted, stake and portable signs are limited to four square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign is mounted in the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the temporary sign is stake -mounted or portable. 3. Surface -mounted signs are limited to thirty square feet and must be flatly affixed to walls or to on-site fences either facing the abutting street, or facing inward to the subject site. G. Temporary signs on large properties, either residential or non-residential zoned, of more than two acres may be of any type, and shall not exceed sixty-four square feet and up to eight feet above ground level. Such a sign allowed herein is in lieu of and shall not be displayed with or be in addition to any other temporary signs allowed by this section. 4. A temporary sign shall be promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93-81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.115 Carried signs Carried signs are allowed, subject to the following standards: A. Permit. A permit is not required for carried signs, but the carried sign and person carrying the sign shall comply with all the applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Number. No limit. C. Area. The carried sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area, and shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height when held in place. D. Zone. Carried signs are permitted only in non-residential zones. E. Design. A carried sign shall not be illuminated. Carried signs and persons carrying signs shall be limited to the hours from dawn until dusk. A carried sign cannot include any element of a prohibited sign, as described in Section 15.08.050. F. Locations Allowed. Carried signs must stay at least fifteen (15) feet away from an unsignalized street or driveway intersection, measured from the edge of the curb abutting the roadway or edge of the pavement if no curb exists. Carried signs must remain on the sidewalks adjacent to signalized intersections. In no event may a 25 62 carried sign, or the person carrying the sign, impede or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. G. Locations Not Allowed. Carried signs shall not be located in any of the following places: 1. On any public property or within public rights-of-way, other than public sidewalks; 2. In parking aisles or stalls; 3. In driving lanes; 4. On fences, walls, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities or other structures; or 5. In a location or manner that results in a person with a carried sign physically interfering with motorists, pedestrians, or bicyclists. 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. 26 63 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, either horizontally or vertically; 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.135 Digital signs. A. Maximum size. The maximum size of a digital sign is 50% of the total area of the sign permitted by Table 8-2, and no greater than 50 sq. ft. B. Density. There may be one digital sign per one hundred (100) feet of street frontage. C. Zoning. Digital signs are allowed only in non-residential zones. D. EMC Illumination Limits. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night. 27 64 E. Digital signs may have no motions other than the change of the message. F. The minimum hold between messages is eight (8) seconds. G. Dimming Capabilities. All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. 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 or Portable Signs. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or 2. A single, larger freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit commercial establishments near the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services. 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. 28 65 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Portable signs, including sandwich board and portable pole mounted signs, shall comply with the following standards: A. Zone.Portable •allowed only t - ie zones,s i !!rary portable signs are allowed in residential zones• e to the provisions Section .... B. Design and Materials. Portable signs must be designed with durable materials, otherwise they will be regulated as temporary signs under Section 15.08.110. Portable signs must be designed to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base for pole mounted signs, and a heavy weight suspended between the opposing faces of a sandwich board sign. Portable signs cannot be illuminated. C. Size and Height. Portable signs shall be a maximum of four feet in height and maximum of three feet in width. D. Number. Not more than two (2) portable signs may be displayed per business, per tenant space. The total square feet of the portable signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in the event two signs are displayed. E. Location. Portable signs must be located no further than ten (10) feet from the primary building of the business, or, if there is only one business or tenant space on the site, it may be located not farther than ten (10) feet from the site's driveway entrance. No portable sign may be located on the City right-of-way, which includes the sidewalk, without a right-of-way use permit or other permit allowing such use issued by the City. F. Display Hours. Portable signs, including temporary portable signs, may be displayed during business or operating hours only. 15.08.160 Nonconformingsigns,i ssigns,l of signs Enforcement of this Chapter. A. Nonconforming signs. Signs 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: 1. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and 29 M 2. 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 3. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign; or. 4. The sign is not a portable sign, temporary sign or an illegal sign. (Ord. 2015- 007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). B. Maintenance of signs. It is unlawful for any owner of record, lessor, lessee, manager or other person having lawful possession or control over a building, structure or parcel of land to fail to maintain any signs on the building, structure or parcel in compliance with this Chapter and the zoning provisions of this code. Signs placed on public property pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained by the sign owner. Failure to maintain a sign constitutes a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to enforcement under YMC 15.25. C. Removal of signs. Any vacant and/or unused sign support structures, poles or other remnants of old signs which are currently not in use, or are not proposed for immediate reuse, shall be removed. In addition to the remedies of YMC Title 15, the Director shall have the authority to require the repair, maintenance or removal of any sign or sign structure which has become dilapidated or represents a hazard to the safety, health or welfare of the public, at the cost of the sign and/or property owner. D. Enforcement of this Chapter. Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced according to YMC 15.25. 15.08.170 Administrativesign 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. Administrative Adjustment for Sign Location. Administrative adjustment to the sign code to allow adjustment for siting signs in zones and locations not otherwise authorized M 67 may be allowed. The request for an administrative adjustment shall contain 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; and 3. An explanation of why the existing sign regulations are not adequate and require adjustment. C. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the request for administrative adjustment 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 or she 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 the approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this chapter and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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). Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter15.21. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 1UNIT-MITIMHOIFUNr Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Section 2. The findings within the February 22, 2017, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this proposed text amendment is hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the ordinance. Section 4. 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. 31 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 18th day of April, 2017. ATTEST: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 32 Kathy Coffey, Mayor 68 M. M MUNI KEA OM M KIAM, I IMEM MM99M. 1151"A April 18,2017 10,14,111119 Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Number: TXT#00 I - 17 & SEPA#002-17 Site Address: N/A - Citywide Staff Contact: Jeff Peters, Senior Planner Table of Contents CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Findings of Fact & Recommendation to the City Council CHAPTER A Staff Report CHAPTER C Application 70 CITY PLANNING ,' AMENDMENTS TXT#001-17 , SEPA#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER AA Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation 71 y# DEPARTITiEfIT OF COMITfU11TYDEVELOPMENT Planning Division ..:n Joan Davenport,AlCP, CITY OF YAKIMA • North+ Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 anning • RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL • AMENDMENT TO YAKIMA MUNICIPAL I•lE TITI E --t-JUIT-1414W4ZONING- ORDINANCE FEBRUARY 22, 2017 WHEREAS The City of Yakima last amended its Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance on December 6, 2016; and PursuantProposals to amend the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance follow the City established process in YMC § 15.23.020(B) and YMC Title 16; and I WHEREAS • RCW 36.70A.130(l)the City is required to take legislative action to review a• revise its development regulations in accordance with the Growth Management Act; and WHEREAS March of 1 • the City of -• Department notified the City PlanningDivision that • to a Federal Court case (Reed vs. the Town of Gilbert), various changes to its sign code we necessary to comply with Federal law; and 11 1/ ■; - r Under the provisions of YMC 1.42 the Yakima Planning Commission is responsible for the review of amendments to the City's Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance and for recommending the approval, modification, or denial of each amendment; and WHEREAS On April 27 th, October•November•th , November• and December1 • FebruaryPlanning Commission held study sessions to review the proposed sign code amendments a held an open record public hearing on February 22, 2017; and WHEREAS At its 1 public hearing, the Yakima Planning Commission heard the staff presentation regarding the proposed sign amendments to YMC Title 15.08 Signs, considered public testimony in both written and verbal forms from James B Carpentier of the International Sign Association, and unanimously approved the sign code amendments and draft ordinance subject to incorporation of the suggested changes by the International Sign Association; and Yakima • jt. 2015 INDEX 1994 72 WHEREAS All required public notice for these amendments were provided in accordance with the provisions of YMC § 15.11.090, and YMC §§ 16.05.010 — 050; and WHEREAS These amendments are considered to be a non -project application without a specific use or site plan to be considered, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review was completed for this application, and a Determination of Non -significance (DNS) was issued on February 2, 2017. (File No. SEPA #002-17); and WHEREAS The recommendation for this Text Amendment is based upon the criteria specified in YC § 16.10.040; and WHEREAS The Yakima Planning Commission concluded its consideration of this amendment on February 22, 2017. Now therefore, the Yakima City Planning Commission presents the following findings and recommendation 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 February 22, 2017, the Planning Commission makes the following: PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS - The purpose of the proposed sign code amendments are to revise the City of Yakima's UAZO Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Signs to be consistent with recent changes in federal law brought forth by the Federal Supreme Court case (Reed vs. the Town of Gilbert). More specifically, the text amendments modify YMC §§ 15.08.110, 020, 030, 040, 045, 050, 055, 060, 070, 080, 110, 130, 150, 160, and 170 to ensure that the City's sign code will not restrict signage on the basis of content, view point, or message. YMC §§15.08.075 Sign illumination, 115 Carried signs, 135 Digital Signs, and 155 Portable Signs have been added to the City's zoning ordinance as additional development regulations to ensure that the all sign standards are consistently applied on a content neutral basis and that all impacts created by the change in development regulations are addressed. Proposed Amendments: The amendments to YMC 15.08 Signs will: a. Amend YMC § 15.08.110 Purpose to be consistent with federal law by ensuring that signs within the City of Yakima are regulated on the basis of nondiscriminatory sign standards which do not restrict signage on the basis of content, view point, or message; b. Amend YMC § 15.08.020 Definitions to modify, add, and remove sign definitions to be consistent with the requirement to be content neutral and to support new sign DOC. INDEX # M-1 73 development standards for: sign illumination, carried signs, digital signs, and portable signs; c. Eliminate YMC § 15.08.040 Nonregulated signs as this section was inconsistent with the requirement to be content neutral; d. Amend YMC § 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs to remove construction, real estate, church, and school signs from the list of exempt signs; e. Amend YMC § 15.08.050 Prohibited signs to include trailered signs and signs attached to fences owned by the City or signs placed on trees; f. Eliminate YMC § 15.08.055 Sign maintenance and incorporate its provisions into YMC § 15.08.160 Nonconforming signs, Removal of signs and Enforcement of this Chapter; g. Amend YMC § 15.08.070 to be consistent with the requirement to be content neutral and to add regulations for illumination; h. Add YMC § 15.08.075 providing for uniform regulation of sign illumination which is content neutral; i. Amend YMC § 15.08.110 Temporary signs to allow temporary signs in commercial and residential zoning districts based upon size, height, and locational standards, and eliminate any content based standards; j. Add YMC § 15.08.115 Carried signs; k. Add YMC § 15.08.135 Digital signs providing regulation for the maximum size, density, zoning district, maximum luminance, motion, and hold times of digital signs; 1. Add YMC § 15.08.155 Portable Signs providing content neutral regulation for the location, zone, design and materials, size, height, number, and hours of display of portable signs; and m. Amend YMC § 15.08.170 to provide for an Administrative Adjustment process that allows adjustment for siting signs in zones or locations not otherwise authorized; and n. Bring the City of Yakima's sign code into conformance with the content neutral provision of Federal law. FINDINGS OF FACT 1 . On January 11, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Division completed a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist and draft sign ordinance, which was circulated to SEPA agencies and the public for review and comment. 2. The 20 -day public comment period for Environmental Review of the proposed sign amendments ended on January 31, 2017, with two written comments provided by the International Sign Association. 3. On February 2, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Division issued a SEPA Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) for the proposed amendments, which was not appealed during the following 14 -day appeal period. 4. On April 27', October 26 th , November gth , November 16 th , and December 14, 2016, the Yakima Planning Commission held study sessions to review the proposed sign code amendments and held an open record public hearing on February 22, 2017. 5. Public notice was provided in accordance with YMC § 16.05.050, with a Notice of Public Hearing and Legal Ad Publication in the Yakima Herald newspaper on January 11, 2017. 6. At its February 22, 2017 public hearing, the Yakima Planning Commission heard the staff presentation regarding the proposed sign amendments to YMC Title 15.08 Signs, considered public testimony in both written and verbal forms from James B Carpentier of the International Sign Association, and unanimously voted to recommend approval of the 74 i,ign code amendments and draft ordinance to the City Council subject to incorporation if the suggested changes by the International• • • identified below: a. Modification of YMC § 15.08.020 Definitions for "Flag", "Digital sign", and "Changing message b. Modification of YMC § 15.08.030 (2) Development Permit Required to include language to allow changes in sign face or copy to not require a zoning review; c. Modification of YMC § 15.08.045 Exemptions as suggested by the International • Association; _.i ,i d. Modification of YMC § 15.08.075 Illumination to measure illumination in footcandles instead of nits as recommended by the International Sign Association; ani e. Modification of YMC § 15.08.135 Digital Signs to eliminate a requirement for all electric message centers to be locally controlled, add language to require auto dimming, and limit digital signs to 50% of the allowed sign area permitted by Table 8-2, and no more than (50) square feet. 7. - commission found that the amendments to YMC Title 15.08 Signs 1. Correct the City's sign code to be compliant with Federal law so that it is conten] • 2. Add development regulations to ensure that all sign standards are consistently applied on a content neutral basis, which address all impacts created by the change in development regulations. YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONCLUSIONS 1 . The text amendments are minor in nature; 2. The amendments correct the City's sign code to be compliant with Federal law so that il is content ` 3. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of the amendment request; 4. The proposed text amendments underwent Environmental Review; and 5. The requested text amendments are supported by the City of Yakima's Comprehensiv!z Plan 2025. MOTION Based upon the analysis, findings and conclusions outlined above, it was moved and seconded that the Yakima Planning Commission recommend APPROVAL of these text amendment to the Yakima Municipal •!I- - 15. Having made the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions, the Planning Commission hereby renders Council." MM-oi e Mel #A Amen ment application (TXT #001 -17), and forwards the proposed ordinance to the Yakima City 75 RECOMMENDED this 22nd day of February 2017. By: Scott Clark, Chairman Yakima Planning Commission 76 W -111,161 M13 k I =l 101121130V 134192 DUANE i I I I&M I N 1 'AWS A ilk__ DEPAKTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOeMENT 77 "s a It ILVA& Nanning Division P 6Y hkVA Joan Davenport, AICD, Director 129 North Second Street, 2 "d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planninggyakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Division's Recommendation Regarding Amendments to the City's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Sign Standards TO: City of Yakima Planning Commission FROM: Jeff Peters, Senior Planner SUBJECT: City of Yakima Title 15 Sign Code Amendments FOR MEETING OF: February 22, 2017 ISSUE: Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) consideration and public hearing of amendments tit the City of Yakima's Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch. 15.08 Sings. Revisions to the City of Yakima's sign code include amendments to the regulations for on -premise, temporary, and exempt signage to conform to recent changes in federal law. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City of Yakima Planning Division recommends that the YPC hold the required public hearing, take public input, revise the draft amendments as necessary, and forward the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Yakima City Council for further consideration. HISTORY OF AMENDMENTS: During the month of March 2016, the City of Yakima Legal Department notified the City Planning Division that due to a Federal Supreme Court case (Reed vs. the Town of Gilbert) various changes to its sign code were necessary to comply with Federal law. On April 27, 2016, staff from the City's Planning and Legal Departments held its first study session with the Planning Commission on the effects of the court case on the City's sign code. The Planning Commission reviewed various parts of the code that sessions. As a result, additional study sessions were held on October 26, November 9, November 16, and December 14, 2016. At the conclusion of the December 14' study session, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft amendments to the City sign code, suggested amendments, and directed staff to conduct environmental review and schedule the required public hearing for the text amendments. Yakima DOC. VIP INDEX 2111 , 1994 78 050, 055, 060, 070, 080, 110, 130, 150, 160, and 170 to ensure that the City's sign co will not restrict signage on the basis of content, view point, or message. YMC §§15.08.075 Sign illumination, 115 Carried signs, 135 Digital Signs, and 155 Portable Signs have been added to the City's zoning ordinance as additional development regulations to ensure that the all sign standards are consistently applied on a content neutral basis and that all impacts created by the change in development regulations DOC. INDEX Page 12 79 i Legal Ad Publication ATO W► OTMIR•3M January 11, 2017 January 11, 2017 1. The amendments to YMC Title 15.08 Signs will correct the City's sign code to compliant with Federal law so that it is content neutral. i 2. No adverse impacts have been identified by the approval of these amendment requests as the changes result in no substantive changes to the environment. !1111 M!1111 I The Department of Community Development recommends APPROTML—ctAhe—se--te-Z amendment • � f • Approval: move that the Planning C mmission adopt the findings of fact and order that the draft ordinances dated February 22, 2017, be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for approval. Approval with -• • f be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with a recommendation for approval. 111 be modified to include the following reasons for denial, and order that the draft ordinances dated February 22, 2017, be forwarded to the Yakima City Council with all recommendation for denial. - INDEX Page 13 E30 Lottra M , '> ANN i I i , l � ars. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) C3T MA(AS TAKEN FROM AC 197-11-960) YAKIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.88 Governmental agencies use t is checklist to help determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant. This information is also helpful to determine if available avoidance, minimization or compensatory mitigation measures will address the probable significant impacts or if an environmental impact statement will be prepared to further - proposal. H&W-J11178111 is' TTCA L 0 t on, making • 1 related to determinine if there mav be sianificant adverse imDzet. I to . Applicant's Name & Phone: City of Yakima Planning Division, (509)575-6183 3. Applicant's Address: 129 North Second Street, Yakima. WA 98901 Contact Person & Phone: Jeff Peters at (509)575-6163 ............................ 5. Agency Requesting Checklist: City of Yakima posed Timing r Schedule (Including Phasing, If Applicable): N/A — Non Project Action ........_...®: 7. o you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain: None at this time Page 15 NDEX �� u-1 8. List any environmental infoa Jon you know about that has been prepare, r will be prepared, directiy related to this proposal: None A.,'VACKGROUND INFORMATION (To be completed by the applicant) 9. 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 10. 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. 11. 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 Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Sign Code YC 15.08 — Amending the proposed chapter to comply with recent changes to state law for on premise and temporary signs. The sign code amendments draft can be found here: httDs://www.vakiimmaqwwq. ovy/isernvices) t)lanrein vJr)rgpgsed-si ,. amendments/ 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of proposed 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 Revised 07/2015 Page 16 DOC. INDEX B. ENVIRONMEWAL o be'completed , by the aplieant) for 1. Earth a. General description of the site (+ one), flat Z rolling 9 hilly E steep slopes F I mountainous other b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? N/A — Non Project Action 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 agricultural land of long-term commercial significance and whether the proposal results in removing any of these soils. N/A — Non Project Action d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. N/A —Non Project Action e. Describe the purpose, type, total area, and approximate quantities and total affected area of any filling, excavation, and grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. N/A—Non Project Action f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. N/A — Non Project Action g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? N/A — Non Project Action h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal during construction, operation, and maintenance when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. N/A — Non Project Action b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. N/A — Non Project Action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: N/A —Non Project Action 3. Water a. Surface Water Paget 7 B. ]ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMEN'I . Jo be completed by the applicant) Space Rese , d, for envy conierits, L 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 - Non Project Action 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 - Non Project Action 3,. Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. N/A - Non Project Action 4. Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A - Non Project Action 5. Does the proposal lie within a 100 -year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. The proposal is a Non Project Action 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 - Non Project Action b. Ground Water I, Will groundwater be withdrawn from a well for drinking water or other purposes? If so, give a general description of the well, proposed uses and approximate quantities withdrawn from the well. Will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. N/A - Non Project Action 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 - Non Project Action c. Water Runoff (including stormwater) B. O E AL E E N('To be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for Agency Comments Page ( Qr-) m NOV I 1. Describe the source of if (including storm water) and method of c6. :;tion and 85 disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. N/A - Non Project Action 2, Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. N/A -Non Project Action 3. Does the proposal alter or otherwise affect drainage patterns in the vicinity of the site? If so, describe. N/A - Non Project Action d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water, and drainage pattern impacts, if any: 4. Plants a. Check (,-/) types of vegetation found on the site: Deciduous Tree: -9 Alder N Maple Z Aspen E] Other Evergreen Green: 10 Fir Cedar 'M Pine r] Other Shrubs Grass N Pasture ®Crop Or Grain 00rchardsa vineyards, or other permanent crops Wet Soil Plants: Cattail Buttercup 0 Bullrush MSkunk Cabbag Other Water Plants: I Milfbil1Eel�grass Z Water Lily —Other E] Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? N/A - Non Project Action c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. N/A - Non Project Action d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: N/A - Non Project Action e. List all noxious weeds and invasive species known to be on or near the site. N/A - Non Project Action 5. Animals a. List any birds or other animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site. Examples include: birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: 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 few threatened or endangered species known to live in or around the city limits of Yakima; however thisproposal does not involve any change to the land. .8. ENVMONMENTAL ELEMENTS (Ubemolted by the applicant) Space erved for Revised 07/2015 Page 9 DOC. INDEX c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Migratory birds may use property within the City limits; however this proposal does not involve any change to the land or habitat, and is considered a Non Project Action. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: N/A — Non Project Action e. List any invasive animal species known to be on or near the site. N/A — Non Project Action 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 — Non Project Action b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. N/A — Non Project Action 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 — Non Project Action 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 — Non Project Action I Describe any known or possible contamination at the site from present or past uses. N/A — Non Project Action 2. Describe existing hazardous chemicals/conditions that might affect project development and design. This includes underground hazardous liquid and gas transmission pipelines located within the project area and in the vicinity. N/A — Non Project Action 3. Describe any toxic or hazardous chemicals that might be stored, used, or produced during the project's development or construction, or at any time during the operating life of the project. N/A — Non Project Action 4. Describe special emergency services that might be required. N/A — Non Project Action 5. Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: N/A — Non Project Action b. Noise 1. What types of noise exist in the area, which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? N/A — Non Project Action B. ENVMONNIENTAL ECE 5TS(T416c6 1 -11— tt) mooted .0y he Opp can. Space Reserved for Ageacy Comments Revised 07/2015 Page 10 DOC. INDEX 2. What types and � levels c Ase would be created by or associated witk e project 87 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 —Non Project Action 1 Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? Will the proposal affect current land uses on nearby or adjacent properties? If so, describe. N/A — Non Project Action b. Has the project site been used as working farmlands or working forest lands? If so, describe. How much agricultural or forest land of long-term commercial significance will be converted to other uses as a result of the proposal, if any? If resource lands have not been designated, how many acres in farmland or forest land tax status will be converted to nonfarm or nonforest use? Many of the properties within the City of Yakima have been used for agriculture purposes in the past. 1. Will the proposal affect or be affected by surrounding working farm or forest land normal business operations, such as oversize equipment access, the application of pesticides, tilling, and harvesting? If so, how: N/A — Non Project Action c. Describe any structures on the site. N/A —Non Project Action d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? N/A — Non Project Action c. What is the current zoning classification of the site? N/A — Non Project Action f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? N/A — Non Project Action g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? N/A — Non Project Action h. Has any part of the site been classified as a critical area by the city or county? If so, specify. N/A —Non Project Action i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? N/A — Non Project Action j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? N/A — Non Project Action B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENT S (fo'be completed by the applicant) Space Reserved for Page 111 L)i, awwwi k. Proposed measures to avoid reduce displacement impacts, if any, 88 N/A — Non Project Action 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: N/A — Non Project Action m. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with nearby agricultural and forest lands of long-term commercial significance, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A — Non Project Action b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. N/A — Non Project Action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? N/A — Non Project Action b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? N/A —Non Project Action c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 11. Light and Glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? N/A — Non Project Action b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? N/A — Non Project Action c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? N/A — Non Project Action d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 12. Recreation ............ B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS. (To be C (oM d by the applicant) gpace Reserved for . ..... . plete Agency Comments Revised 07/2015 OUR a. What designated and inforn ecreational opportunities are in the immedk vicinity? 89 N/A — Non Project Action b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe, N/A — Non Project Action 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 — Non Project Action 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any buildings, structures, or sites, located on or near the site that are over 45 years old listed in or eligible for listing in national, state, or local preservation registers located on or near the site? If so, specifically describe. N/A — Non Project Action b, Are there any landmarks, features, or other evidence of Indian or historic use or occupation? This may include human burials or old cemeteries. Are there any material evidence, artifacts, or areas of cultural importance on or near the site? Please list any professional studies conducted at the site to identify such resources. N/A — Non Project Action c. Proposed measures to avoid, minimize, or compensate for loss, changes to, and disturbance to resources. Please include plans for the above and any permits that may be required. N/A — Non Project Action 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site or affected geographic area and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. N/A — Non Project Action b. Is the site or affected geographic area currently served by public transit? If so, generally describe. If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? N/A -- Non Project Action c. How many parking spaces would the completed project or non -project proposal have? How many would the project or proposal eliminate? N/A — Non Project Action d. Will the proposal require any new or improvements to existing roads, streets, pedestrian bicycle or state transportation facilities, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N/A — Non Project Action e. Will the projector proposal use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. N/A — Non Project Action B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS,(To be c6niplit ed byte a policant) :Space `Reserved16t AginicyI'PommePts' Revised 07/2015 Page 13 DOC. 9NDEX f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project or proposal? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur and what percentage of the volume would be trucks (such as commercial and non -passenger vehicles). What data or transportation models were used to make these estimates? N/A—Non Project Action g. Will the proposal interfere with, affect or be affected by the movement of agricultural and forest products on roads or streets in the area? If so, generally describe: N/A —Non Project Action h. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: N/A — Non Project Action 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, public transit, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe: N/A — Non Project Action b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. N/A — Non Project Action 16. Utilities 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 — Non Project Action 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 to make its decision. Property ner or Agent Signat a Date Submitted Name of Signee P Position and Agency/Organization \+� .V 1 PLEASE COMPLETE SECTION "D" ON THE NEXT PAGE IF THERE IS NO PROJECT RELATED TO THIS ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Revised 07/2015 Page 114 INDEX _ . t r f'` M I Y' 1 1 r r ,,, Y i i�i� XIX r: ��' .. �� • �� I� n OLIN am 14,K10=1 ITM =1 1' .. +i r I1 t1 I MZause these questionsmay be helpful t R read them in conjunction with the list I of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions, be aware of the extent the I proposal, or the types of activities that would likely result from the proposal, would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly 1 -ingeneral terms. I . How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, or release of toxicor 1 or production of noise? The proposed zoning/sign ordinance changes 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 1 avoid or reduce 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/sign changes will not affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life, as the proposed sign changes are regulatory in nature. Proposed r protect or conserveor marine life are: As the proposal will not affect any of the above animal life, no measures to protect or conserve plant and animal life has been proposed. 13. How 1 Y the proposal be likely t1deplete or 1 The proposed zoning/sign amendments do not involve regulations dealing with energy or natural Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: None Proposed ♦•-• 4. How 1 :I the proposal be 1 use or affect environmentallyor areas (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks,] wilderness,designated Y and scenic rivers, threatened or I speciesr or sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? The proposed sign amendments will not change or affect any environmental sensitive areas or I are- Nonecultural Proposed 5. How would the proposal be r affect land and shoreline would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? No change to land and shorelineproposed. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: None Proposed 7. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportationor public r None Proposed Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are - None Proposed 7. Identify, possible, proposal may c1 1 or r 1 for the protection of the environment. The proposed sign amendments will not conflict with any local, state, or federal laws, or requirementsrequirements protection of the environment. r� { SITE PLAN INSTRUCTIONS 92 In Order For Application To Be Determined Complete, A Site Plan Must Be Completed And Submitted. 1V1 &WIN WNW UWIL"A"W" W to your proposal shall be checked off and clearly displayed on the site plan. It is in the applicant's best interest to provide a carefully drawn and scaled site plan with all the required information. The decision on whether or not to grant approval of your development proposal is largely based on the information you provide. An application cannot be processed until an adequate site plan is submitted. Note: You may benefit from the aid of a professional in the preparation of a site plan. 1) Use Ink: Use blue or black permanent ink. It may be helpful to draft the site plan in pencil then trace over in ink. Ink is necessary for adequate duplication. Computer drafted site plans are acceptable. 2) Size of Paper: The site plan shall be legibly drawn in ink on paper of sufficient size to contain the required information, but not less than 8.5" X I I" for Type (1) Review and I V X 17" for Type (2) and Type (3) Reviews. 3) Use A Straight Edge: All lines must be straight and done with the aid of a ruler or other straight edge. Use a compass when delineating circular drawings such as cul-de-sacs. 4) Drawn to Scale: All site plans shall be drawn to a standard engineering scale and indicated on the site plan. The scale selected shall best fit the paper. The recommended scale shall be: I"=20'. For example, if the distance from a structure to a property line is 20 feet, then the distance on the site plan will be I inch. 5) Use Site Plan Checklist: Use the site plan checklist and provide all applicable information on the site plan. 6) Fill In Information On The Site Plan Template Available At The City Of Yakima Or Attach The Information Below To Your Site Plan: Complete all information requested on the bottom of the site plan template. If you use a different medium, provide the requested information on the alternative paper. 1'1111111q;q !=imber(s), and zoning designation aries and dimensions ON Dimensions, location and use of proposed and existinv structures 16'MMre setbacks North Arrow 0 Location and size of a casements WIWI IN 111111 1 '1111 11 1 1111 Adjacent land uses and zoning designations Location and dimensions of proposed or existing driveway approachm Malffivil "11011 M. MIN Curb cuts intersecting with streets Location and size of new or exis in loading spaces and docks -sting signs (YMC § Ch. 15.08) ...... 41 NJ R; drainage facilities including on-site retention. ize and su let 0 within the public right-of-way, f land use density rk A I NEWWOMA Page 1 16 Doc. MEX e� b- I 93 LIN ll��lr�lit EXHIBIT LIST VIII �I III AWN 0 a WNA_ LANL 0SE APPLICATION 94 CITY OF YAKIMA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PCITY OF lYAKIMA 129 NORTH SECOND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, YAKIMA, WA 98901 anning PHONE: (509) 575-6183 FAX: (509) 575-6105 INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ FIRST AND ANSWER 1LL21JESTIONS COMPLETELY. If you have any questions about this form or the application process, please ask to speak with a planner. All necessary attachments and the filing fee are required upon submittal. Filing fees are not refundable. This application consists of several parts. PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION, PART 11 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION, and PART III - CERTIFICATION are on this page. PART 11, 111, and IV contain additional information l ecific12Your E12Rsal. andMUST be attached to this EaSc to complete the:a2elication. �, I 118 ,L ,L INFORMATION Name: City of Yakima Planning Division .......................................... — Mailing Address: 129 North Second Street r............ . T ...... .......... City: Yakima �s J WA . . .................................... 1�— E -Mail: sk.planning@yakimawa.szov 98901 JPhone :1(509)575-6183 �OthcrLocal, Local Government_ Check One: El owner Agent 0 1 Purchaser Name; 3. Property Owner's Information _M M (,,�n.etr,,, [ ailing Address: C than Applicant): City: St: City: E-Mail: s Assessor's Parcel Number(s): N/A - Non Project Phone 5. Legal Description of Property. (if lengthy, please attach it on a separate document) N/A -Non Project Action ......................... 6. Property Address: N/A - Non Project Action 7. Property's Existing Zoning: mm ......... . ........... SR El R -I 0 R-2 E R-3 0 B -I R B-2 0 HB 0 SCC E LCC M CBD M GC AS El RD N M-1 N M-2 8. Type Of Application: (Check All That Apply) .................. E] Administrative Adjustment Environmental Checklist (SEPA Review) El Easement Release El Type (1) Review ❑ Right -of -Way Vacation [-I Rezone 0 Type (2) Review E] Transportation Concurrency El Shoreline ❑ Type (3) Review El Non -Conforming Use/Structure 0 Critical Areas Review Preliminary Short Plat E] Appeal to HE / City Council EJ Variance El Final Short Plat F1 Interpretation by Hearing Examiner Temporary Use Permit El Short Plat Amendment E] Modification ❑ Overlay District ❑ Preliminary Long Plat E] Home Occupation Binding Site Plan Final Long Plat [I Comprehensive Plan Text or Map Amendment EJ Planned Development I Plat Alteration -Long Plat E] Short Plat Exemption: Other: I .Zorn m Text Amendmc PART 11 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION - SEPA CHECKLIST PART III - CERTIFICATION I0. I certify that the information on this application and the required attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Property Owner's Signature ....... . ....... Applicant's Signature I 1. 311i a I I W H all] W LIA M111311�111111111111111111111 Bate . ........... Date AMOUNT PAID: RECEIPT NO: Revised 07/2015 Page 14 o0c. INDJ C L _ �-*R EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER D Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 15.08.045 Fee exempt Exemptions. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 16k8445—d: jn maiRtenance. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.075 Sign illumination.. 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. 15.08.115_ Sign-walkersCarried signs 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards. 15.08.135 Digital signs. 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.155 Portable signs. 15.08.160 nNonconforming signs, Materials, Removal and Enforcement. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. The--pufpose-ofthfs-Ghapter is ta--accommodatwand. promote sign-pla t Gents stent -with 4he•-Character and intent -of the z$ninggdistrict; proper -sign maintenance elimination.,ofvisual,-GlutteF -and-creative-and innovative DOC. 1 INDEX sign design Teaosorr+pllsh #fais purposes the aost+ng display+ng r�aet+rig-�►se ntt iateaance of signs within-the`urban--area-shall-oscar-in-alcor•dance w4144his-c-hapte t. -mrd: 2015-007 4 -(€ *c 7 A) (part)2015: Ord 2008-46 § 7 {part 2�8:-Ori'. 'O'" § ' (party ,086}Y The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety and welfare through a comprehensive system of reasonable, effective, consistent, content - neutral and nondiscriminatory sign standards and requirements. It has also been adopted to promote the following: 1. Minimum standards in order to promote traffic safety; 2. Recognition of free speech rights by regulating signs in a content neutral manner; 3. The free flow of traffic and to protect pedestrians and motorists from in'ury and property damage caused by, or attributable to, cluttered, distracting and/or illegible signs; 4. Provide consistent and compatible sign design standards; and 5. Adopt understandable regulations which enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this Chapter. This chapter is not intended to restrict speech on the basis of its content, viewpoint or message. Any classification of signs herein which purports to permit speech by reason of the type of sign, identity of the sign user or otherwise, should be interpreted to allow commercial or non-commercial speech on the sign. Nothing in this chapter should be construed to favor commercial speech over non-commercial speech. 15.08.020 Definitions. ... ....... .. ... . ......... ..... ... ... .. .... .... ... .... ...... .... ... ... ... ... . .... I . ......... ....... . .. ... ... . ... . 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 that is not an allowed off -premise sign. Abandoned sign also includes signs that are broken, defaced, faded, rusted, peeled or otherwise deteriorated and are not repaired within 30 days after the City provide notice of the condition. "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges that is not a "flag" as defined herein. National flags: date aed local-Aagsarof#ieia�ffag at ars i nstituti on -or -business -w i I � not-be-ig�onsidered-banners: DOC, INDEX "Billboard" means a Iarge outdoor advertising sign containing a message, commercial or otherwise, usually unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any use or activity in the immediate area (such as is the case with an off -premises sign) and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. "Building official" means the Codes Manager or his or her designee. "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. "Carried. sign" means a hand-held or carried sign held or carried by a person. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically or manually controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. Examples include, but are not limited to, time and temperature displays. _'Gonstrijgn used to identify the arnhitentc engineersi.,onirac 6or other Is GFfW ins olve"it 4he- Gnto-showth - iiMmj-pr-�5`e4of whirl} -the -I' 64ding+&+ntended: 'Digital sign" means a changeable copy sign with LED (or other similar light source) text, graphics or symbols over a non -illuminated background. Digital signs are also known as "Electronic Message Centers" or "EMCs", _Directional sSign" means a sign erected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles within a multi -tenant development. See also "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. 3 DOC. INDEX. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Front Yiew 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. 4 DOC. INDEX # '1 M SIGN CANNOT EXCEED r THE SIZE OF THE FASCIA r..-.- BOARD WHICH IT IS ATTACHED .- - - 1... •. f1._ •--r-� 'I— _ 4 JOHN'S SUPER WIDCETS FASCIA BOARD MUST EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF I13Af NOT END CAPS �; BUILDING ROOF rii STRUCTURE AND SOFFITS PRb4rdl MOR 7LIA(Y.1z' MOV - `SOFFIT REQUIRED & END CAPS NI UST BE %fir r5 FAiF.1A HS 1AFtp INSTALLED •- rye r -:, City Of Yakima FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105) Figure 8-2 "Flag" means a piece of cloth, attached to a staff, with distinctive colors, patters or symbols. "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 nonconstant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in c)r tjj-,(-w the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. _'Gran"penin"ign-means-temporafy-signs, pGstera, Wnnem, stringe-of4ights, clusters of flans balloons and searcfflightaused-to•annour4Ge-the-opening-of-a, pietely-new-enterpr-i&&.or-t#)e4)peaiAgsf-a�ent4aKpr4e under new rnanagement. "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 UR 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, 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. "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.) "Nonconforming sign"_means any sign which at one time conformed to all applicable requirements and standards of this Chapter, including all permit requirements, but which subsequently ceased to so conform due to changes in such requirements and standards. "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 of a particular business. "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. "Permanent sign" means a sign constructed of weather resistant material and intended for permanent use and that does not otherwise meet the definition of "temporary sign." Reiitisat-sigfl-rneans-a-sign adv idate-srGaradidates for pupliGelecttve e#ises spa potitfcal party, ori--sign-uRjkvga-par#wlar vete oa--pWAr,assue-desided by-W4ot "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 11 DOC. INDEX 102 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. CityOfYawIMa PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080) Figure 8-3 Real estate ssgn" meanany-sign-pertaining tv 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 letters,_ figures, symbols or logos, with or without illumination, or any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes ana product,og od service, place, person, firm, merchandise, point of sale or business, or any other +" ^^. A sign also includes any item attached to sign structures, such as balloons, streamers, pennants, flags, inflatables or similar devices intended to attract attention. 7 ®OC. INDEX J)-1 103 "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or 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. EDIT Sten Fete PIZZA (a Sfon PIZZA 1 Weight LDL�tGl3 � Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet o, "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. 8 104 Figure 8-5 "Temporary sign" means any sign;; poster; placards stake sign or sign not placed in the ground with concrete or other means to provide permanent support, stability or rot prevention: banner;; pennant valance; or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used temooradiv and is not cermanently mounted. painted or otherwise affixed to a permanent structure or buildinc Temporary signs may only be made of non -durable materials including, but not limited to, paper, corrugated board, flexible plastics, foamcore board. and/or signs painted with water soluble paints or chalks. Signs made of other materials shall_ be considered permanent and are sub ect to the permanent sign regulations of this Chapter. Types-sf-displays4raGWded4n-this satege"fe- grand-oper4ing,-speGk-isales;-special-eve ,-arid garage -sale --signs "Trailered syn" means any sign located on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normally licensed by the state as a trailer, or any sign that has wheels, or is located on or affixed to wheels, capable of being used to move the sign from location to location. Trailered sign does not onlv include sions that are pulled behind vehicles. but all signs that are located on or affixed to wheels. "tolseadentifieation- ign" means a sign--used-to-identify-andlor-contwin-inforrnat+oix-pertaining-to-a-aGhool; shurc# residentiatdevelopmep"F-a-legal-lousiness-other--than a horxte essupation iso -a -residential djstrict. "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 ,Dr\ 105 rDOWS STEAKHOUSE] INIIIi111N1 18101111111110111111111 sIl�l�lril JONINMIII1��� III[111111lIIII[III II [II[[I[[IIIIIII[II[IIIIIII 11 11:11 11BUILDING FACE �II ULLOW 1HL .r ROOFLINE yNnIA1GRE iihV 12 '10M -ACC Gf Ou_D G SIDE VIEW City Of Yakima WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) vm,-.; „r. ­7rr P Figure 8-6 "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an -activity -,A business,ep rson, commodity rp oduct, 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 -shy l-netbe-included-in detwmininga-s4e's-tatal-n+amber�f-signs-permitted-ar-allowed-sign--area; and-shall-not-be-sounted-as wall er t&mpofafy ignage as regulated-underY-MG- 1-08- pB-and-1-5-08 44D-1RIJindnw-signage-whiGh-exceeds-flfty percent -of -any -oven -window area § 4, 201$ - ©98-0fi ✓�1-l�pa1 9A�=Drd--03-€ '1�-3�� SB Brd ' n,� �-^ 98&�r"',�- 2247+-1-(-p8rtY.498&Y 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. All applications for a development permit under this chapter shall be reviewed for consistenty with the standards of this chapter and other applicable chapters of the Yakima Municipal Code, according to sign type and other applicable regulations. 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 DOC. INDEX 10 #. , -D IM 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. Changes to the face or copy of a sign, provided such change does not change the material or appearance of the sign as original[X permitted by the City does not require a Types) review. or permit. (4)r :-2 15-007 § 1-{€a ►�},(par#, 2015. Orr! 2011_12 R Z 201 4; �nn_e�.• 4- $4.0--Nonr$g4lted-signer....._.. PrGvided4he_be4ow4nenfio edsi^9as-me ""enera! ffravisiGns-o#YMC15.0and exeeptAvhen rwis�iNted ny� od �hc.r tenn of apleF,he-foiiowing- signs -We not regulated a&4o thka;r anlor size—with4,e axGeptoe-o wi►view-and iampeFafy-sigrf". I-signs-liste�'a4n-t"°..s-sestion--do not require a peri iV 1. %Mndew s4ns,in "W.G i C peFsen# aF Fr}sFetia-tstai wiaw area-Wifldow sees s"a4l met tye irar,ceded irdeteaiF�i#ae�sta! Aumbet-�*ted signs or--allowed-signage area, as Fego#ated4"MC-GhapteF4-5:A8; 2- Point ef-p�+rrhase displayer such-a"roduGt-dispensers; 3Gravestones; 4. Barber {gales, 5--Histsfis i--site-plaques; 6. Str rAures intended for paste lose sash a&{�"onek oths aodwill container et 7—.E]ff-roial-and4egal-netices issue6by-aAy-couft;--pubfic,body;_person-or-efficer-ir► per#orFFFar�re oira pubWG4u"4n-o vmg-any le gal-noti ee; g- Directional,-warrrin"F-informatioa-signs-or-structures-requiFed-or-authorized by law, a.-- -Official flags�i-#tie ld+iited Stu#esef Rrr�er,-states of-tire-Elected-Sta#eseur�tie�rnuraisipali#ies official... flags of foreign•.r�atians and flags .,riT *.�;,atienaNy-antl-gatienal I. _ooFga+IizatiGA&II DOC. 11 IN®! ,I)— 107 IO. —Political-sigFes-adver4sseg-a-candidate-o- Gandidates-foF-pubGelective-e#ice &pelitical-party.-oF promotin"-position-eA,a-publio issue-dufing-a-sampaigfv provideEk-that: a--Rl�polificat-signs-stall-be-,Fernoved-withiRfifteen -days-WlowiAg--the-eleotierF-exsept4hat-iA rases efe general ela n follsws a prirw�awy eieotior�, tiaose signs far -candidates -whose names �viltappeaF-on-#�skiallo�afi-#lie-general--electton►-rr+ay�ie�-iisplayed-durif►g�he-+r<terir�pef�ed and up to fifteen-days-oft4Br-the•genera�-elec4iorj-arid b.NG-politiEa�-s+gr+-shalfbe-efe6ted-upon-any-private-prepeOyAWhneh„ pe slonofthe resident -o - w }e"hereof and,in r pert), -no Pel+tisa!- ns&haN4)e-plased4he eon-wMiouPJie writtensonsent-Gfthe-owoeF Of the-pK pedy!, 1-'r�emporer�sigF+s-f�a mor�thaFi-twoter�apoFafy'-sigfls�er parcel; clot•te�xoeed-a-combif�edtota�af tbiFty-twa-square-€eetaf-sigfs-area (see�M�'f-5:88-1-'f9}; 12---Ganopies" nd-awning-signs; ;3. W[Cial-publio-or-cearirt notices-issued-by-a-govefnmen agency--oi=-bady-orFeq ired-ar-provided-for undeFadopted-statute; 14GonstruoWn and (ADA"81,5-007-§$ �€x�-r4}{part}�€t1-�:-And:-20a8-46-§--1�pafiy; 2a48:-L7rd--�9t]-1-��4�841-E}rt1-93�-'I-�3:�; 1.993: Ar�3S-'l-9�-3�1.98� 9r�i-�947--§-1-{part�1S86}: 15.48.0454. Exemptions. The following signs are exempt from the fee -permitting requirements of YMC 11 04.830 and Title 15, but require submittal and a PrGval of asinn permitmeeting the general requirements of YMC 16-08.070, and -the sl#spesis staedaFdsFMGGh-"l-this chapter: 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, interior signs, etc.; 2. On -premises directional signs meeting the other requirements of this Chapter, including, but not limited to size restrictions. I Barber poles, gravestones or structures intended for a separate use, such as goodwill containers DOC. INDEX 12 108 4. Building identification numbers as required pursuant to the Yakima Municipal Code or any other City or State regulation: 5. Temporary signs to4ieg-m.ore-than thirty -h%* --squares €eet-ark up -t" xW-fwr square feet s gn area-per-pawA5]-,�FF1c3w§:K�o4empefar-y-F gAe-per--parGel, up4a-a-4naax;mum of four signson private property or pub#ic property meeting the requirements of Section 15.08.110. `n415 -98'm" A; 6. Governmental signs. Signs installed by the City, County or a federal or State governmental agency for the protection of public health, safety and general welfare, including, but not limited to, the followinT. A. Emergency and warning signs necessary for public safety or civil defense: B. Traffic and/or wayfinding signs erected and maintained by an authorized public agency, C. Signs required to be displayed by law; D. Signs showing the location of public facilities, and E. Any sin, posting, notice or similar sin laced by or required by a governmental g_qgncy in carrying out its responsibility to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. 7. Flags. Any flaps, provided that they conform to all provisions of this chapter for signs. 8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and fagade. 9. Vehicle with si ns. Any sign on a vehicle unless such vehicle is parked or stationed near an activity for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to such activity, unless such vehicle or mobile unit is regularly Parked in any prominently visible location for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to the sign. 10. Temporary signs in windows. Any temporary sign taped or otherwise affixed to the inside of a window, in such a manner as to be easily removed, provided that the total area of the sign in any one window does not exceed that as allowed in this Chapter for Window Signs and Temporary Signs. 11. Portable signs and freestanding signs meeting the requirements of Sections 15.08.155 and 15.08.110, respectively, and any other provisions of this Chapter. E)®C. 13 INDEX D—` IM (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 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 signaler its color, design, location or illumination; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal or pedestrian by -glare or method of illumination;_ 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control standard poles or facilities, signs attached to fences owned by the City, or signs placed an trees;:. 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. Trailered signs 89. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. 9rd.-24x8-46 § (paFt'r 72 &Mrd -9341 § 34(I +Q749W. Sign -maintenance: A.--Gonama PeWirer^'ent igns-shaA b&-r-naintained4A-good-er4er-•and opaiFat all times,4"bat-they-de y dangeF Wr —1-1-. nn4 ire. 9 P@ens, w,.afer-�:aGks_and-loose and dangling- materials, at -are not aintaineanth.l&4na nershal�roFws dered--prefi►ibiie signs-. B- Nonconforming -Sign Maintenance a+id-Repair,-Mvttling in this itle shall relieve the ^erofLuser-of-a legal noncantofrr+ng-sign,-or-the-owner of the property on which the-nonconforming-sign-islasate Jromthe DOC. 14 INDEX '\ HE pmvisiGns-ef4#is-�n4e9afdIngsafety, naaintenaese repair-, and/or femoval of signs. (See YMC 15:08.460,) (04 -2-0-15-007 243"- 4-2}0 46-§-4--(pa-Ft}.2008-Crd�3-8 § I9933: 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 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE SR R-1 R-2 R-3 I B-1 HB I B-2 I SCC LCC I CBD I GC AS I RD I M-1 M-2 ;PERMITTED SIGNS On- Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Premises Subdivision Signs Identification/Project Identification Roof'°^,T &gas Not Permitted Class (1) Use Permanent Subdivision/Proj. I.D. Only On -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses Freestanding, requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter Projecting Not Permitted shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off- Not Class (2) Use Not Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Premises Advertis� Permitted Permitted Signs Billboards billboards t 16 SIGN TYPE SR I R-1 NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Nameplate 11 Per Dwelling Premises Subdivision Signs Identification/Use Identification2 Permanent Freestanding Projecting Wall Si ns /Dn..f/DerF�hlc Cinnc Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted 1 Per Street Frontage Not Permitted ZONING DISTRICTS R-2 R-3 B-1 . HB B-2 I SCC I LCC I CBD I GC I AS RD I M-1 M-2 1 Per Street Frontage 1- Wali See YMC 15.08.1 00 Donzei+�t_d: N9 ,nGpe4 an -two -signs EC4� AGt3G-e-xf+ee-d a GflM,b*16d Mal . f 4.7 a fee* of —Y�Fee- -E-xef,. raiisv- 8@t artd-up4G 4square feet-af -s+9n-area per parcel; or-mare4han two temperar signs . , arGe�,�p-to 17 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE SR R-1 R-2 ZONING DISTRICTS _F___1 R-3 B-1 I HB I B-2 I SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 Roof Signs See YMC 15.08.090 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Directional: See YMC 15.08.120(B) 1 Sign Per Parcel Also See YMC 15.08.130 g ( ) Off- Premises Signs including billboards Advertising ^� Not Permitted Billboards TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Diqital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. Sign provisions for temporary freestanding_ signs are addressed in YMC 15.08.110. Permanent freestanding signs are limited to subdivision signs in residential areas. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall—See Table 8-2. 18 w ZONING DISTRICT SR. R-1. R-2, and R-3 Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less from Sign is set back 15 ft. or more from required right-of-way required right-of-way Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. ft. WALL SIGNS FREEWAY SIGNS NOT PERMITTED HB and B-1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of B-2 40 sq. ft. SCC I Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of than 400 ft. long frontage up to 100 sq. ft. frontage up to 150 sq. ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of than 400 ft. Ion frontage up to 150 sq. ft. frontage up to 200 sq. ft. SIZE OF WHERE LCC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of WALL TO PERMITTED; than 400 ft. Ion frontage u to 150 s . ft. :.� frontage u to 200 s . ft. WHICH UP TO 300 SQUARE � Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of ATTACHED than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. frontage up to 250 sq. ft. FOOT CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. frontage up to 200 sq. ft. I GC Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. frontage up to 250 sq. ft. 19 a Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area 9E FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less from Sign is setback 15 ft. or more from WALL SIGNS FREEWAY ZONING DISTRICT required right-of-way required right-of-way SIGNS AS Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. SIZE OF WHERE RDPERMITTED: Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. WALL TO UP TO 300 than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. WHICH SQUARE ATTACHEDFOOT Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. M-1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. M-2 frontage up to 100 sq. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA OF OTHER SIGN TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Si ns See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Si ns See YMC 15.08.115 Di ital Si ns See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 9E Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks ZONING DISTRICTS --i SIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 I HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Permanent Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. Freestanding 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 permitted2 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. I 21 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks 22 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR I R-1 R-2 R-3 I B-1 HB I B-2 I SCC I LCC CBD GC FAS RD M-1 M-2 SETBACKS Minimum front yard setbacks Edge of right-of-way Minimum side yard setbacks Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) SIGN HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR SIGNS TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temporary Signs See YMC 15. 08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 Digital Signs See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Signs See YMC 15.08.155 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. 22 118 15.08.070 Genera! provisions. All signs, including exempt and temporary signs, shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code and permanent signs must be manufactured of durable materials that withstand the effects of water and wind, as well as meet the following requirements: 1. Paper -faced sicins, including vinyl -coated paper and those applied with adhesives are not allowed. Canvas or vinyl sligns must be durable' and 2. Sign faces made of canvas, fabric, vinyl or similar pliable materials that are attached to permanent sign structures must be mounted behind a perimeter frame or trim cap so that the edges of the sign face are not exposed except that flags made of 100% spun polyester are exempt from this requirement,; B. Except for nonregulated exempt 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) and15.08.090; 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. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075 i€_ighting 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-dearview-triangle-shall-be-m.aintaiAe4-at-all-drivewaysand-eurb,s ts-for-vtsion-safety-purposes4see 23 D®C, IND OrD A UM Ht. No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clear view triangle of roadways driveways or curb cuts as established in YMC 15.05.040; and Id. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075, aAny exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. J._ The construction of temporary signs is limited to the materials described in the definition of "temporary sign" herein. In addition, a temporary sign must also conform to the requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to Section 15.08.110 (temoorary signs). K. No sions shall be affixed. connected to. taped. zip -tied, tied, or otherwise attached to anv Citv prone including, but not limited to, utility poles, utility boxes, fences, or street signs. Such signs will be removed by the City. Removed -signs will be held for five business days at the Public Works Department after which the will be discarded and/or destroyed. L. No sign may be placed within the roadway portion of the city right-of-way except as otherwise permitted with a city right-of-way use or special event permit. - Ord-2B� 5-x87 1 4E -x# A3{pa ', 2011 12 § 4-(pa4)-,2444-'.�NL40G -46&V (part.},-2.008Oro- 83-8 �a7, 1983:-Qr"1-W§48; 1888-0r^'.'0�-�'-( 15.08.075 Sian illumination. A. General. No temoorary or oortable sian may be illuminated. No sians located in a residential zone may be illuminated, except that on parcels two (2) acres in size or greater signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent signs allowed by this Chapter may be non -illuminated, illuminated by internal light fixtures, halo illuminated, or have external indirect illumination, unless otherwise specified. B. Externally illuminated signs. Except as provided in this Subsection. externallv illuminated sians shall be illuminated only with steady, stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sio without causing glare. Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp or light source is not visible beyond the premises and shall further ensure that the light is contained within the sign face. 24 DOC. INDEX 120 2. _ A light fixture mounted above the sign face may be installed with its bottom opening tilted towards the sign face, provided: (a) The bottom opening of the light fixture is flat: and (b) The uppermost portion of the fixture's opening is located no higher than the tap of the sign face: Light fixtures aimed and installed in this fashion shall be considered fully shielded. C. Internally illuminated signs. 1. Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an opaque background and translucent text and symbols. If the sign owner desires to have the entire sign face visible at night, an external light source may be used to illuminate the sign, subject to this Chapter. 2. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night, utilizing the recommended ISA methodoloav to determine compliance. 3. All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adiusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. D. Billboards. This Section does not apply to billboards, which are regulated under Section 15.08.130, 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 and obtain a right-of-way use permit under YMC 8.20: 25 ®C. INDEX D-\ MMM 121 Clearance Above Grade Maximum Projection Less than 8 feet Not permitted 8 feet to 9 feet 1 foot 2 feet 2/3 the distance from building to 9 feet to 10 feet Over 10 feet curb line or a maximum of 10 feet sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. 3. No 4. Only one protecting sign shall be allowed per tenant space or building frontage. (Ord 2015- 007 h ei (paM 2015: OFd 2nnsz�"paft), 2d478:�-3 1.8-§-3E 1.987:-0 X94. , 1 (.,a.Q► 448a} 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:2'� "u " T�€xk Aj {pad} 2$15: Ord. 200$ 46 a- partj; 209 9Fd—.2,947- {part); 1-986) 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. 26 DOC' INDEX 122 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. No review is required for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: A4-. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. B2-. No temporary sign may be placed in the-pubii-right-of way -or an easement uniess specifically permitted by the citylwunty:on City -owned property (not including a City right-of-way) unless in 27 DOC. INDEX 123 conjunction with an approved special event permit, temporary use permit or other permission_ from the City. C. No temporary sign shall be placed in the roadway. D. Temporary signs on the Cily dght-of-way placed outside the roadway shall comply with the following requirements: 1. Location. Allowed only between the property line and the back of the nearest curb, or where no curb exists, between the property line and the nearest edge of the pavement. Signs may not be laced on sidewalks driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrians or vehicular use. 2. Approval of the abutting landowner is required. 3. Signs on stakes that can be manually gushed or hammered into the ground are allowed. All other signs are prohibited, unless specifically allowed by a right-of-way use permit. 4. Signs are limited to four (4) square feet total and three (3) feet in height, from the ground to the _top _of the sign. 5. Any tem ora sign in the ri-ght-of-way that is dilapidated or a nuisance shall be removed b the person responsible for placement of the sign. S. The City may allow other signs in a City right-of-way with a right-of-way use permit. E. Residential zones. Temporary signs may be placed on property residentially zoned in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the following: 1. One temporary window sign per residential unit not to exceed four (4) square feet is allowed. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted. stake and portable signs are allowed as follows: i. In singe -family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed four square Feet in size and five feet in height, if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. 28 ®®C• INDEX —p— , 124 ii. In multi -family residential zones temporary free-standing signs shall not exceed six sem[ uare feet in size and five feet in height if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted or portable. --Temporar-y-si As-piaeed-er,the-ground-shall-be-separated- rare-pwktng-an-d-driveway-areas by -a F. Non-residential zones. Temporary signs are allowed in non-residential zones in accordance with the requirements of this section and the following: 1. Window si ns are limited to fifty percent of the window area. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted, stake and portable signs are limited to four square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign is mounted in the ground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the temporary sign is stake -mounted or portable. 3._ Surface -mounted signs are limited to thirty square feet and must be flatly affixed to walls or to on-site fences either facing the abutting street or facing inward to the subject site. & Temporary signs on large properties, either residential or non-residential zoned, of more than two acres may be of any type, and shall not exceed sixty-four square feet and up to eight feet above ground level. Such a sign allowed herein is in lieu of and shall not be displayed with or be in addition to any other temporary signs allowed by this section. 4. No -A temporary sign shall be4sp1ayed4alera an be promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. (Ord 2015 007 R 1 (Exh e) (pard 2015: Qrd. 20 8-4v-§44part) = 2=45-f 9, mrd-9�-&1 § 31 199 9rd— 94� t Filart 88fr} 15.08.115 Carried signs Carried signs are allowed, subject to the following standards: A. ,Permit. A permit is not required for carried signs, but the carried sign and person carrying the sign shall comply with all the applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Number. No limit. 29 ®®C. INDEX -1 125 C. Area. The carried sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area. and shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height when held inIp ace. D. Zone. Carried signs are permitted only in non-residential zones. E. Design. A carried sign shall not be illuminated. Carried signs and persons carrying signs shall be limited to the hours from dawn until dusk. A carried sign cannot include any element of a prohibited sign, as described in Section 15.08.050. F. Locations Allowed. Carried signs must stay at least fifteen 15 feet away from an unsi nalized street or driveway intersection measured from the edge of the curb abutting the roadway or edge of the pavement if no curb exists. Carried signs must remain on the sidewalks adjacent to signalized intersections. In no event may a carried sign, or the person carrying the sign, impede or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. G. Locations Not Allowed. Carried signs shall not be located in any of the following places: 1. On any public property or within public rights-of-way, other than public sidewalks; 2. In parking aisles or stalls; I In driving lanes; 4. On fences, walls, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities or other structures; or 5. In a location or manner that results in a person with a carried sign hvsicaliv interferina with motorists. pedestrians. or bicyclists. 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: 30 00C. INDEX -1 126 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. 1 (part) 1996 15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards. .......................................................................... ......._...............-....... ....... I......, ......... ...._. 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, either horizontally gr vertically; 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; DOC. 31 INDEX ;�_ D —� 127 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. (©rd-28-15-4�0�§�-(€xt-i:-A3��rar�}; 241-�Jrd:-2�398-4�s�3-(partj; 24)A8:-Ord-93-�-§-44--19S3:-Uri: 15.08.135 Digital signs. A. Maximum size. The maximum size of a digital sign is 50% of the total area -of the sign permitted by Table 8-2, and no greater than 50 sq. ft. & Density. There may be one digital sign per one hundred (100) feet of street frontage. C. Zoning. Digital signs are allowed only in non-residential zones. D. EMC Illumination Limits. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night. E. Digital signs may have no motions other than the change of the message. F. The minimum hold between messages is eight (8) seconds. G. Dimming Capabilities. All permitted EMCs shall beequipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply the 0.3 footcandle measurements. DOC. 32 INDEX —r,L F.,.� 128 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexesand 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 or Portable Signs. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or 2. A single, larger freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building. (9fd- 2n' ' (Exh ) (paFt)20141-gF&.2-008416 1�part}-2D08: Ord. 2 947--§-44-parf}-1-98&}: 15.08.150 Freeway signs. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotels/motels; restaurant&,-sewic"t"ons-and-fruit stands commercial establishments near the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services. 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 1 st 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. DOC. 33 INDEX 129 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.-f(r . 2015 007§ 1 /Gvh Al C� (part) 201 �: nrd. 2008 46 QFd--93-$-1-§ 4- - �83!r®�"'. o �- `� SaFF✓}- fir '�7 15.08.155 Portable Signs. Portable aigns—indluding sandwich board and portable pole mounted signs, shall comply with the following standards: A. Zone. Portable signs are allowed only in non-residential zones except the tem ora portable signs are allowed in residential zones subject to the provisions in Section 15.08.110. B. Design and Materials. Portable signs must be designed with durable materials, otherwise they will be regulated as temporary signs under Section 15.08.110. Portable signs must be designed to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base for pole mounted signs, and a heavy weight_ suspended between the opposing faces of a sandwich board sign. Portable signs cannot be illuminated. C. Size and Height. Portable signs shall be a maximum of four feet in height and maximum of three feet in width. D. Number. Not more than two (2) portable signs may be displayed per business, per tenants ace. The totalsquare feet of the portable signs shall not exceed twenty-four 24 feet in the event two signs are displayed. E. Location. Portable signs must be located no further than ten (10)feet fromthe rimary building of the business, or, if there is only one business or tenant space on the site, it may be located not farther than ten 10 feet from the site's driveway entrance. No portable sign may be located on the City right-of-way, which includes the sidewalk, without a right-of-way use permit or other permit allowing such use issued by the City. DOC. 34 INDEX 130 F. Display Hours Portable signs, including temporary ortable signs, may be displayed during business or oneratina hours only. 15.08.160'x:--nhonconforming signs, Maintenance of signs, Removal of signs and Enforcement of this Chapter. A. Nonconforming signs. An"ignSigns 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: 1A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and 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 3G. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign- or.' A1.5-9 § I « dad' 9rd: 2008 46-+ 1 -(part) -2008 Ord. 2- I ( 188&). 4. The scan is not a portable sign. temoorary sign or an illeaal sian B. Maintenance of sians. It is unlawful for anv owner of record. lessor. lessee. manager or other person having lawful possession or control over a building, structure or parcel of land to fail to maintain any signs on the building, structure or parcel in compliance with this Chapter and the zoning provisions of this code. Signs placed on public property pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained by the sign owner. Failure to maintain a sign constitutes a violation ofthis chapter _and shall be subject to enforcement under YMC 15.25, C. Removal of signs. Any vacant and/or unused sign support structures, poles or other remnants of old signs which are currently not in use, or are not proposed for immediate reuse, shall be removed. In addition to the remedies of YMC Title 15, the Director shall have the authority to require the repair, maintenance or removal of any sign or sign structure which has become dilapidated or represents a hazard to the safety, health or welfare of the public, at the cost of the sign and/or property owner. D. Enforcement of this Chapter. Violations of the provisions of this chapter shall be enforced according to YMC 15.25. ®OC. 35 INDEX 1 131 15.08.170 Administrative agJustment 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. Administrative Adjustment for Sign Location. Administrative adjustment to the sign code to allow ad[ustment for siting signs in zones and locations not otherwise authorized may be allowed. The request for an administrative adjustment shall contain the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color. location and associated landsca 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures, other signs, ghboring land uses and the character of the zoning district; and 3. An explanation of why the existing sign regulations are not adequate and require adjustment. CI . Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the rGmprghen.sive4"gn_planrequest for nistratwe adjustment 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 or she 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 the approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this sestiechapter and YMC 15.10.030.007 36 ®®C• INDEX 132 § 1 (Exh e) (pai4) 201- 9Fd- 414 2 § 5241-1�Q�[f x[]68 46 § party, 2008. Ord -83-81-§-42, 1993; Ord; 3na a1-98.7;-�J�-2-947-§-4�pa�}---1.986 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 Chapter15.21. {Ord: 201,9-007 §4 (Exh;-A)-{pari},--201.5=[]rd: 2008-46§ 1 -(part), -2008: Ord- 2947 § 1 15.08.190 Violations. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord: 2015-007 §-a--(part). 20 Ord: 2947- 37 947 37 ®OC` INDEX 133 CITY PLANNING — SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 EXHIBIT LIST CHAPTER E Public Comments DOC INDEX # DOCUMENT i DATE E-1 Email Comments from James Carpentier, Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association E -la: Staff Response E -lb: Email Attachment: Night-time Brightness Level Recommendation for On -Premise Electronic Message Centers E -lc: Email Attachment: Suggested Changes to Sign Code 02/03/2017 E-2 Additional Email Comments from James Carpentier, Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association 02/22/2017 134 Peters, Jeff From: James Carpentier <James.Carpentier@signs.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:00 AM To: Peters, Jeff Cc: Davenport, Joan; Patti King; David Hickey Subject: RE: Draft Sign Regulations Hello Jeff, I have not had a chance to take a closer look at the proposed code in regards to the % for EMC regulations. I will be a the hearing today. I will have a couple more suggestions for EMC's too that I wanted to note: Section E that requires no motion, needs to be reworded so as to require static images; Section G requires local control of the EMC, I recommend that this section be eliminated since very few end users have a centralized or regional location where the messages are developed. I am aware of Walgreens that develops messaging remotely and they typically operate within the requirements of each jurisdiction. Have you had specific issues with EMC signs that are programmed remotely? Thanks See you later. James B Carpentier AICP Director of State & Local Government Affairs From: Peters, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Peters@yakimawa.gov] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 8:08 PM To: James Carpentier <James.Carpentier@signs.org> Cc: Davenport, Joan <Joan.Davenport@yakimawa.gov> Subject: Draft Sign Regulations Dear Mr. Carpentier, The City of Yakima Planning Department would like to thank you for your thorough review and suggested changes to our draft sign ordinance. As I explained to you on the phone last week, the City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold its open record public hearing on the draft ordinance on February 22, 2017, to which we hope you can attend. At that time city staff intends to present your helpful comments and suggestions regarding digital signs to the commission for inclusion in the draft ordinance. In regard to the changes dealing with the court case Reed vs. the Town of Gilbert, the City's land use attorney has indicated that we must decline these suggestions at this time; however should you have further suggestions about limitations on size of digital signs based upon zoning district we would be happy to consider them. Sincerely, Jeff Peters Senior Planner City of Yakima 509-575-6163 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. 1 1�B8-B4A•--Plo�xeguiated •signs 15.08.045 Fps axe+rpt-s c}asExemntions. 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. x•508-4].55—Sig�ruaar+[enanrs: 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15-08.075 Sian 15.08.080 Projection 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. 1508.115 Sinn walkers 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards. 15-98,1_35_ Pinnal signs. 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15-08-155 Portable sians- 15. S_1 l6egal-n Nanconforming signs Materials _Removal and Enfwcernenl- 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.8.190 Violations. 15;08:010 Purpose ................................. ............ ....... ............................................................................. �pB•�.il77if?9f,9•B1-ttil6-6haptBr�S�O- i66BR1Fii�8lA�8Ad-pFBF17Btl�&gi>rt3l96en79HF5fH1818[BFiF•WitN-1k1B-GAa�1fii�Fai1�- intan>`cs41Y��ening-dislrisF�rfl�sigr♦�aia3egance a]iminallacl-ef�isu�al�lra{tar; an�sraaSivaagd•Irancsval{va ®OC. INDEX # - 135 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Addifions are in underline yellow sign-daefga: T�•arso+mpf sh Ih a -Pur age oval ra9�SisPlay n{ eraG aalenarwe efsQas- wii3'un•St3e-udaar3•ar&a•Bh311-UCC.+otc-ir��C,Ec]rdsn6ewilia-iF3rsc 8r B.g�_nn7 e . rc�r,.�q, r.,�,.. �nar:. n..� 2b6@-4G§-�-4part`• "'T- ^�^:�,-2$d7�-3-{part•` +„�7he_purpyse of Iters Chapter is la pramate_the public health safety and welfare throw In a con rehansiv s em f ------- neutral e sgneneutral and nondlacriminatory sign standards and requirements. It has also been adopted to promote the following: 1. Minimum Atandardss in order to promote traffic safety„ 2, Recoynitfon of free speech rights by repulating sl ns in a content neutral manner-. 3. The free flow of Iraffic and to protect pedestrians and motorists from injury and property damage caused by, or attributable to, cluttered distracting and/or illegible signs: 4. Provide consistent and cemaatrbfe sign design standards: and Adopt understandable regulations which enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this Chapter. This chapter is not intended to restrict speech on the basis oT its content. Vietvpomi or message. Anv classification of signs herein which purports to aermit speech Ck reason of the toile of sign. Identity of the sign user or otherwise, should be Interpreted to allow commercial or non-commercial speech on the sign. Nothing in this_ Chapter should be construed to favor commercial spe2ch over non-commanclal speech. 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. 6bandoned sivn also includes signs that are txoken. defaced. faded. rusted. peeled or otherwise deterrorated and are not repaired within 30 days after the City orovides notice of the condition. "Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges that is not a Tag -as defined hereln, AndIesal4lag�aranyeffsial•lia¢at ars- Fn611iUiIAF7 Far-ililiHReSa-W1{lfin' be-E9nsideped bannefs- Billboard- rneans a large outdoor advertising sign containing s message. commerciat or otherwise, usually unrelated to the use or activity on Ilie properly on which the stun is located and/or to env use oc act{oily in the 136 DOC. INDEX E-1 . Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow ir�med atearea (such as is the case with an off -premises sanl and which is customarily leased for commercial purposes. 'Building officrai- means the Codes Mana(g ror his or her de nee, "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awn ing, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area -Carried s gn- m _ eans ahand-hekl or Barr sign held or carriedb a rs . "Changing message center sign" means an electronically or _manually controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. T 4&,d arrd lampar�i ,. �BRRIf?:;:•:17R-Bir.--n�v:�S3Fiy-SISR-d80d•t(3aft9Rhtj+-{f3e•-ariih�96i6: BFS�IFlg@W,�C�F}tFa6iArl F1F43thBF-iF�diVfr,Gkiaf& G5f-ftr�as+nvelved-with�he censtt-uclwa�Fa-bu�Jd�ng-aflda�des+gn•vf-the-bullding-er�ka-a\�spesete� wMmrhkdkWg4G4n18Rd d- -DI kcal sign" means a changeable rppy sign YA[h LED r ojhqr similar f ht source text rachitis or symbols over a non-Oluminated background. _Directional sSign_means a sjrtnerected for the purpose of facilitating or controlling the efficient and safe move Citi of pedestrians or vehicles within a multi: tenant, development, See also "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 137 Commented [JC1j: This sign type should not be defined by the content of the message. Commented [JC2]: We suggest that this sign be named as a driveway sign or something similar. As drafted the City would need to review the content of the sign to determine compliance with the code. [LAO INDEX E -I c Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in P,;F'kethrGvgh ye! Additions are in underline yellow Fans V1wo R...rr. t awr 301111 3 �M � .Py.{1'M�•V.1N.Y1 —+C—• hY /• �-�i 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. DOC. INDEX •JY 138 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in strikethFough yeiiow Additions are in underline yellow Mw c.Vwll exsro - . JOHN'S SUPER WIDGETS``, - .aL-M u1rMLL>N�PI �' GIl1 fJA • WY vel CLaGV• RY{ I � 1 FASCIA SIGN (YMC iso8105) Figure 8-2 'Flag means a piece of cloth- attacised to a staff- with distinctive colors. patters or svmhols usod-ae-a-galw�aaE 4F- E $Stit-Aw "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 nonconstant light source is off at any one time. "Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in r;: , nog= the ground "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. GF8Rd QPBSiRgSi Rd means laMpuraFy SIOS6. pelslars, ban"em. &4L#ays ba4wn[r and searchlights-used-lo.annowice the opening of -a completely new enterpme•oc the -opening of an enterpuisa u ndeFnew- txtanagement- "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 139 Commented [K3]: We recommend that a flag not be 1 defined by the content. Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline ve[low 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, 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. "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.) "Nonconfornscng sign means any sign which at one time confafined to all applicable requirements and standards of Ibis Chapter, includin-p all permit requirements, but which subsequently ceased to so conform due to changes in such regulremenls and standards. "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 of a particular qusines5. "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 'Permanent sign' means a sign constructed of vrealher fesistant material and intended for permaner t use and lhat does not otherwise meet the definition of'temoorary sian,' �etiti•..�'-a"'y:'--:.leans-a5[pn-adve#+sing-a-cara+�i�atrf-ar ear�iidalOsSpr-$ubiicRler',Five-affire5:-erg-geNtis� �..�.Icissiiadasidad-ley-ba3let- 140 Commented [JC4]: We suggest that directional sign term not be utilized since review of the sign content is required. a mented [JC5]: We suggest that directional sign not be utilized since review of the sign content is red La ®C• INDEX Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in 64+ket4reu9"e4Qw Additions are in underline Yellow "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. I dqvx PROJECTING SIGN (YMC WO&O80) Figure 8-3 Real asl1i9-4gn'nip an8any -sign {a2Ft31PHny to he s•'W.,�-�.o--lease OF •B W land Gt bulidings- "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 letters fi urg gs syml:6 s or logos with orwilhout illumination, on any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes a4-90Wty;a product, good service, place, person, firm, merchandise. point of sale or 141 ®OC. IN®EEX1t *-L:: C- Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow business-oF-�6't ng. A sign also includes any item attached to sign structures. such as balloons. streamers pennantsfleas. intlaiablt s or similar devices intended to attract attention "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or 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. EAT f1Qn Feu P177A (a•0•d PIZZA 1 k.tp�t LOU1G1'S C n�e•i Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet vi son "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. 142 ®�®V. I� ®Iti?� `A I ..C...- :.a Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow St nit f P nt Figure 8-5 "Temporary sign" means any sign - casler. plerard. slake signor_sign n4[ r�laced_in lhe_grqund with Concrete or pthsr means to Provide permanent support, stability or rot prevention: banner„ pennantvalance,, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used tern2orahly and is not germanenlly mounted- painted or a fMerw_iSe affixed to a_permanent structure or bwtdinq. Temporary signs may only be made of non -durable materials Including. but not limited ta. paper_ corn,oated board_ Rexlble plastics, foamcora board. andlor signs painted with water soluble paints or chalks- Signs made PC other materials shall he considered permanent and are subject to the permanent sign regulations of this ha er T�pr3s vf-d�splaya-iFlsfuded�Fl thla�t}raadefti spaclal�ala� apes al evens-aad- $aFa9g anis- 'Trailered slop' means any sign located on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normally licensed by the state as a trailer, or any sign that has wheel% or ks located on or aFSxed to wheels. CBAable of being used to move the sign €romnocaGgn to location Trailered sign does not only Include signs that are pulled behind vehicles, but all signs that are located on or affixed to wheels- �Isaste+}ilEreat+eFr�x�w=-naeaws-a�9r�used-tuader�tify�arrdla�cantatra�afarc+aastrx�-i�rnr^�-:e-a-^��'. G3ursA;-raeidergiaFdevetap+Hent-iu a-{er�a6t3uC.tae66#rihBr-#fFarF�iWr#'Ia-aGCuPaliort-+rs-�rssidenl+al�+stric'.t "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 143 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in eNikethFeugh yellew Additions are in underl{�neyellow rl ='iaca+�ic M.a.r.c.rn rA�. 1rlf.ir ' .rr .iT=ff _ allILDING FACE WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8.6 SME VZ L :..o.. "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about ar} ar,I:vity•a_business,rpe son.carxunerfiry rp oducl, event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. OARdow-sgasat 4-flaNbe ,n 11uded-�R- draierminxaga-siiR's-ta4al-fiu�tbBr-at"sigrrG-perraitted�r��',�. �„c�.-ar�� n,'K-�...,,-.,'.�" ..,•' h�...",Sed-as-wallsF teaipeFa+y-slgnageas regdlated adeFYAAG 1508at70and SOS"N9 Wirldew s�aar�awlalckt axsaeds Ftty. peFcentafany -given-wnd6W-Waa 6r1oFp97a a (Exh_ (paF1y 5-' 2844 7rd •-2008 46§ 7 )�3DD8-mrd 381 ¢32 883:. nry'z . —'.-.-.T^� § 10, 98r Dri> 28:7 ��lpaFt}�886� 15.06:030 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. AIII applications for a development permit under This chat]ter_ghall be reviewed for consistency with the slandards of this chapter and other applicable chapters of the Yakima Municipal V e._arcprdtinq to sign type and olher applicable regulations 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 ®OC. it U X # F-1 C 144 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow 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. C#anaes to-�h�tace er�onv of-a-90n,prayiAs4f•suctsstoarsgsdoes rwl_cranes the. texial-oi:•appearance-pf;hrsSi4H-a&Dfiginal€y- wiror I1 �.1 � 204c nn7 L` 1 �C.. b. Al•/n.� � -irvifsa-�ti�t•dB-rtet-r; �evietwTo '"�7 {Wo - cd-•�g�a 1'2'§-a- 2408-48§44paf4j, rei 204ea 33Fd 2947§ 4 @owe 1986) 3. Changes to the face or Cogv of a sign do not require a permit~ RF6Vi�FrraR€i9A9�1 sigrtt�mB9Nt�a €pF6w&ons-W YNIG a .00 00 b "hen. otherwise €sretar6 led �x ragurla€edac�gt€leF saelipp oF{his ct+apte�tkreaalbw+ng�igns ora net-rsgu{a-arse nucnhe�and!^�,--;,;Y�ith-It�exGeption-ai-windaw�nd•lerr�iFar+� sigcat�-A€isrgna�isi�....�,:n..,'h'° sastipr�� A9bFagtJlrB�$eFrHlt= i, tllfirlde4Y-isigps,-ire•r�enjunrtivn•wlttr,a�aramiited-usa� af�vhichahs-s�Qnage�aes•aotaxc�ed•Sif�j. perseat er of 1pai4191•window ar9a-WrnAeW s gni �ti�u� �� :^�,'�da�ir.� s , R^irsg 7h6-ieta> aEsmi�er•�t$ernaittec+s+gns o�allawad-slgrrage•area;-as•reguiairsd•ir+-xPA�iybapter�.5�p� �—P�xFt• a��u+�trase-d ispfay8-suc#s-a& pro[#ust-dis€�sexs: �Gravestarss€ rG HlWOaW�.F�GaE eitB }akj418Sc 6--5uu&laFesint�tleA• tvx a-separala use-sash-as�Nor�h4eths,�oWdwili•caoptai^^-�, ^'^•: :—�^.f<asa l antlaagai • rb€rces a&suedpy�nyrcwrt�iufalia-iledy-person}or�ffirer-in-pa�,erraancssf•a putrElGttttty•t3r•in•givirtg any legal-na€I� 8:-9ires#iorta€� wamtng-0r�rmatian-signseF-sU{;ciures-required-oFaurfasatsd•bylaw; 8. ited States-,C'0Waiie6, Fsu &4i aliiies;- o[ficral-€lags,efaretgn nations. -and flags of in lernal ionally and nationally-recggntxedorganiaat+ons; 145 Commented [JC6]: We recommend that changes to the sign face not require a permit. 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INDEX #_.-� `- C Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in striket#Fetigh Yellew Additions are in underline yellow }g— i�aEii rel sKlasaFtvarl siNg a santlidlle Br Gaadidalas fC�utalie 91BGtive afl+sa a petit �.or pramiAiRg-epos4ion-e;i-a- piAk,.46suedung9 a caaapaig prcawde •that a. -Alf palWcal•s gn9 sFaaN rarrleved wiihirl f+fieew days- feWowiF:g4hs-@W,* r,exG99I oases -where -a general elecljon follows- primary electron, those signs for cand,dates whose navie6-wil14pftear-o"4e4aAG-ir+lha-gena al election m y-be6splayed-dunng4he4ntenmperaod arrd-up�e-!if{aer+•day&ailer� l}e-genera} electiae,�nd b --No poln,Eal-signshall be-erected-upon•any private property-wAhoul-the parmiss Bnta(the rd3srddant•or•owner•ltaereoG,•aad-rncaseswhere-tk+era+s�o•gosuprBd-siruciuraac�tMe�xeperty. na political signs-shall-be-placett Thereon wilhodri-the wrillen•oonseni•Gfthe dswner•ot•the property: U- Ters flo+ari �i`;Fl e•ihan tw6 temppra+y Signs per parcdl: +t61•to extend a e�)mbirae[t tolaLof t"-twca-sclows fee, 4-si§r3-area{see-YAAG-15-8�4-1A>; 42--G, ^oples anti-a�ng-algae, }�-0fircraL�rtrlic cu-court•notices iBsuBdklyagovafnrrienl-agenry vr�ady-ar-requrred-sF-pravi,Jed far under•adopted statute; 44-1 4%xh--+°,}4part}:-20�.5..grd_2�0€L.as•§•3-fpm--�6Bs-�� 2soa '�", '90�-�•ord•-03-a�-§-33;-983 vry--+r4taA3h 15.8.45 Fes exefnpt tion .. The following signs are exempt from the foe permiOng requirements of YMG-t 4,".03Dandfxitle%jj-brtt- tequire-submittal-and-apprAva�of�-sigr>-permi6 rrteeling..dhe�rsraerat requir+anaents-o�YM6a.5,9�-0�O;�nA-tl►e- 8118 S[�-8S7itd 7r'i�..^.,-t•� v"�r.::-}jam:. this chapter: 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, interior signs, etc.; 2. On -premises directional Signs; 3 Barber poles. Gravestones or structures intended far a separate use, such as goodwill containers; 4. Building identification numbers as required pursuant to the Yak ma hAun o gg Code or any other. City or State regulallon, 146 Commented [JC7]: We recommend that this sign type be described by size such as minor or intended to be utilized and viewed for on-site purposes only DOC. IN®FEX I Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in uride 6ine yellow 3--GWs4i wViGn-arm reatasta+a srgrasexreed r g sh rty-two square feet -i -s gnaraa A— ChaWs-not-exces"-thirty-WGsquwe. feet iR sign area; Temporary signs iota+lag aaeratttan thirtyve squar�#eat grad uy ls•s+ity feE� sge�ara-foal eFsrgr� area OF m naaxmum- at-fear-sigrasgn private property or public property meeting the req ulrernents of Section 15.08 110. (G Fd. 2015 007 a ' (Exh ^` 6-. Governmental signs. Slims mstalled by the City. County Ora federal or Stale [governmental agignq for the protection of public health, safety and neneral welfare, including, but not limited to, the following S IA• •0 O tA! �•. A IR TA 1- - • !,} •� M - •�.o B. Traffic andror way fip ino slan ercirI anI ined by an aulherized publicagBnCV C. Signs _required to be displayed by law, Q. Signs showino the location of public facilities: and F Any sign. posting. nome. or similar sign placed by or required a govem07enwi aoancv in carrying out ils_responsl_bllly_to protect the public he aIth, safety and gereral welfare. Flags. Any flans. provided that they conform to all previsions of this chaoter for signs. 8 Memorial sinres or tablets. names of buildings. dates of erection and the like, which are incorporated into the building material and facade. Vehicleyrilh srgns. Any sign on a vehicle, unless such vehicle is parked or Stationed near an activity for the primarypufpUse of atimOng public attention 10 such activity, unless such vehicle or mobtle unit is regularly parked in_anyprominently visible location for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to the sign Temporary signs to windows. Any temporary sign tamed or olherwise affixed to the inside of a window, in such a manner as to be easily removed, provided that the total area of the sign in a�nv one window does not exceed that as allowed in this Chapter for Window Signs and Temp2rary Sian. ®®®V• IN�®I, 147 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in r,ike1#r,Q#� yeElow Additions are in underline yellow 34- Portable signs and freestanding signs meehn the requirements of Sections 15.08.155 and 15 08.110_ respectively_ and any other ProvLs1ons of this Chapter; 15.08.050Prohibited sig ......................................... 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 by Its color. design. location or illummaron; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal or Pedestrian by glare or method of illumination:. I Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control standard poles or facilities, signs attached to fences owned by the City. or signs placed anyees=. 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 .n._ 8 Traile red s gns 89, Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. {4�rd gg15 9�7-§ i j{patl�}4ti <3rd- OB8 46•§ a (f rti 20f}&;•4kd-93 &9- 04 2947§4 4pa*, mak A, General-�9E}ki4r�eg..�.�. � �,,�n w�... ,nm:a"^.�.jrl-�Ap�6pyAr-a Rd rapalr-a"Il li Mas 0;0 that lhe� do na constitute anystangararhazard to publls safety, Pdare free -of -pealing -paint Tatar-srarksand looseand- dangliRq-rnaiesiaEs--sign&U3aiare�vt-ma♦R1aiResf+rFJ#is atanRar�ha�he-soReidersrlprohiblted-vigas DOC. INDEX E-1 C 148 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Wlketh.owgh "^w Additions are in underline yellow @-�lansorii�cgairag-Sigr��Aalatanaase�Rd•Rapai�-NoiiFiag-ire-ihi5-tills sha46•reiievedhe•awr�er-er user-ef ategal- nacW.9nforttairig-Si�i�rr-�Hhaflwr3er#iisa-proper•Ey-OR•wf�tY+B-�x+[�nfacrairig•sign •is-lasatad:-Ecopa4pa 9rAWsi© of -I fetyr mair'anar;r", P3!Fr :A'VGF FA GV2f G1-6 gFk-(668-YMG .�.*�-�� ) (Ord -2046 007 1 1 (Exh a) 15.08.()60 Sign standards...........................................................................................I.......................... 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. 6'ADEX 149 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in StFikethieugh yellow Additions are in underline yellow Table 9-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted 150 SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R-1 I R-2 I R-3 B-1 I HB I B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC I AS I RD I M-1 I M-2 PERMITTED SIGNS On- Premises Signs Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Not Permitted Class (1) Use Subdivision Identification/Project Identification= RoofiRortabis Signs 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 15.09.170, and are otherwise not permitted Projecting Not Permitted Freeway See YMC 15_09.150 Off- Premises Signs Including�Ilbeards Birastieaal Not Permitted Class (2) Use Not Permitted Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Advertising illboards ®®c■ W ILEX # E-1 C Northwest Sign Council/Intemational Sign Association Comments Deletions are in r4rike0w iugp-yeNew Additions are in underline yellow Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted DOC. INDEX E-1 C— 151 ZONING DISTRICTS SR I R-1 I R-2 R-3 I B-1 I HB I B-2 SCC LCC CBD I GC AS I RD M-1 I M-2 SIGN TYPE NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED On- Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling Premises Subdivision 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Signs Identification/Use Identification= Freestanding' Projecting Not Permitted wall Sians 9,-Wa11--See YMC 15 08 1000001 YMC-1408- ea lRnarlpan nix Signc -Pprta41e M4;abAB-lfifr. a,9lara_Regulnlurl-t4o score than -two etgn5-pa; peraui; not to exGoeo a comt)irwd total of 32 -square lovt ar sign area: -�-FeaEncmoe-b+4nc-I Walrrt{}noro+lv�nntra1e91-anti-ugioS�e9thve faetarea-oE�par�.2,�,.�.,...�,n,.:.tsmpararY r t}ns-perpacsel,-�.p1a a -maxi rnwn or four e.gns Roof Signs See YMC 15 08 090 DOC. INDEX E-1 C— 151 Northwest Sign Councilllntemational Sign Association Comments Deletions are in slr&04 r+eugF>-yellsw Additions are in underline yellow Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permifted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 I HB I B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 I M-2 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 11P9,150 Off- l3iresgena4 Directional: See YMC51 09.120(B) Premises Signs I iri billboards Advenis-g Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.09.130 Q llbeard6 REGULATIONS OF PERMITTED SIGN TYPES BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Temggraf 511 See YMC 15 09. tt0 Corned Signs Soo YMC 15.06.115 Digital Signs 5ce YMC 15.06,135 P rty uh�.$fAru �MS``�O9y5ti 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 8-2 152 #E -1C Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow Table a-2. Maximum Sign Area DOU". INDHIN 153 Freestanding and Projecting Signs ZONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 h. or less Sign is setback 15 R- or mora WALL SIGNS FREEWAY SIGNS from required right-of-way from required right-of-way 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 B-2 40 sq. ft, 60 sq. ft SCC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft, long of frontage up to 100 sq, ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq, ft. of sign area per lineal ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long of Frontage up to 150 sq ft ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. LCC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal SIZE OF WALL TO WHERE PERMITTED: UP than 400 ft long of frontage up to 150 sq, ft. ft. of Frontage up to 200 sq. ft. WHICH ATTACHED TO 300 SQUARE FOOT Frontage is more 1 sq ft of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long of frontage up to 200 sq. ft, ft. of Frontage up to 250 sq. ft. CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft of Frontage up to 150 sq. ft. GC Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft. long of frontage up to 150 sq ft ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq, ft. of sign area per lineal ft. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft, long of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. DOU". INDHIN 153 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline Wic Frontage is less 1 sq ft of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft long of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft long of frontage up to 200 sq ft ft, of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. Frontage is less 1 sq ft. of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft, long of frontage up to 150 sq, ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq ft. of sign area per lineal ft 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal than 400 ft long of frontage up to 200 sq. ft ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft 1-ff2 sq. ft of sign area per lineal DI frontage up to 100 sq. ft It. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. IMAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE D003 IN®II'-.;X # �= c 154 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in skiI(SWOug<}yellew Additions are in underline Yellow Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks ®®C• INDEX # E- � C 155 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS ISR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 1 HB 1 B-2 SCC I LCC CBD I GC AS RD M-1 M-2 MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding, Sign is set 5 It 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 permilte& See YMC 15.08.080 1 Wall 1 Top of wall to which attached (YMC 15.OB.100) 2 Fascia 2 1 Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached (YMC 15.08. 105j Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. ®®C• INDEX # E- � C 155 Northwest Sign CounciUlntemational Sign Association Comments Deletions are in skiIke 3hFGugh y 40 Additions are in underline veilow Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks (r7rd.2a:s-f7ars�l-[�,rn-A}{R1n�2oss-Ord. 24Ma.4244(pan).201 I,wd sn�7A-w§��ya«k�aod-an3.�.7-a1-¢aa.-14➢a�{]rd� I os aN-3o11)g DOC. INDEX #EIC. 156 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS I SR I R-1 I R-2 I R-3 B-1 HB j B-2 SCC LCC 1 CBD I GC I AS I RD I M-1 I M-2 SETBACKS Minimum front yard Edge of right-of-way setbacks Minimum side yard Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) setbacks 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.) (r7rd.2a:s-f7ars�l-[�,rn-A}{R1n�2oss-Ord. 24Ma.4244(pan).201 I,wd sn�7A-w§��ya«k�aod-an3.�.7-a1-¢aa.-14➢a�{]rd� I os aN-3o11)g DOC. INDEX #EIC. 156 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow 1.5;08 :070 General.proyisions;- .....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, All signs; tnciudinp exemot and temporary scans. shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code and oarmanent signs must be manufactured of durable materials that withstand the effects of water and wind. as well as meet the Follpwin3l requirements: 1. Paper -faced signs, including vinyl -coated paper and those applied with adhesives are not l ed Canvas cr vin I s' ns must be durable an 2. Sign faces made of canvas, fabric. vinyl or similar pliable materials that are attached to permanent sign structures must be mounted behind a perimeter frame or trim cap so that the edges or the sign [ace are not exposed• except that na s made of 106 n Wyester are exempt from This re uiMe B. Except for nogroguWsd-ex-e empt 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) and15.08.090; 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. In addition to the sign illumination requirements of Section 15.08.075 ;!.fighting 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 irb sate for v+srortisafety-t3ur{aoses•4sea X0.3 ; 157 Commented [JC8]: This requirement should allow for addltlonal ratlos to give deslgners leeway to create superior design. A ratio of at least 2:1 should be allowed. ©0Cr INDEX .3 C-1 C Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline Yellow HI, No freastanding-signs shall be placed In the clear view triangle of roadways. dfiveways or curb cuts as established in YMC 15.05.040; and Id. In addition to the sign illumination reauirements of Section 15.08.075, aAny exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. J. The construction of temporary signs is limited to the materials described in the definition -of 'temporary sign' herein- III addit on, a temporary sign must also conform to the reautrements of this chag_Ser, including but not limited to Section 15-08-110 (temgorary sign)_ K. No signs shall be affixed, connected to taped, x!g-tied. bed, or otherwise attached to a n v CitYproperty Including, but not Ilmited to. jAility poles, utility boxes, fences, or street sions. Such signs will be removed by the City Removed sEo s will be held for five business days at the Public Works €3eoarlment after which they will be discarded andfor destroyed. L. No sign may be placed within the roadway_ portlon of the_cfty light-of-way_except as oth_ervol se permitted with a city right-of-way use er spepal event permit. rn.a 2015 007s -e ..t ani �- n.,. gni 2 _a a a rn�..� �n� a na �nna� aur 8311 A. General. No temporary of portable sign may be illuminated. No siqns located ill -a residential zone may be illuminated, except that on parcels two ( 2) acres in size or greater signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent signs allowed by this Chapter may be non -illuminated, illuminated by internal light fixtures, halo illuminated. or have external indirect illumination, unless otherwise sl ecifted. B. Externally illuminated signs 1 Except as prpvidpd in this Subsection. pxternally illuminated signs shall be illuminated only with steady. stationary, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare- Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp, or light source is not _visible_ beyond the premises and shall further ensure that the light is contained within the sign face. DOC.- N f`9X. 158 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in stfikethFough yeNew Additions are in underline yellow 2. A light fixture mounted above the sign face may be installed with its bottom opening tined towards the sign face, provided; a The bottom opening of the light fixture is flat; and (b) The uppermost oortion of the fixture's ooenina is located no hiaher than the too of the sign face. Light fixtures aimed and installed in this fashion shall be considered fully shielded. C. Internally illuminated signs. 1. Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an opaque background and translucent text and symbols- If the sign owner desires to have the entire sign face visible at rslyht, an external light source may be used to illuminate the sign, subject to this Chapter. 2 inno rase may an WerFiall . iIlWM:tated Sign-,-aAlgRal 609A OF ally 9111ROF Big exQeett-Ai-Aa#s4it a# FiO-I�iis ifl a fesi+lefltial zene 4wiaer�allawed� e� lF]A ails is a era— rBsidBr�tia�^~e. ~"•'~g ;iq#iriaet+Nrs!_ The difference between the off and solid•messa-ge measwements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exCeed 4-3 fQaCandles at night,_ o i€izing the recommended ISA methodology to determine compliance. �WaBn-sigadig htieg i&aliawf�ig-ctan-resideataal-;=snas•ealy•aaet •s•gall••rint•exseed 4. All Mrmitted_EMC$ shall be eauipgH with a sensor or ocher device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and rammed to automatically dim aocoto.bin t€ n €tin r that can be ad!usted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurement . 4, D. Definition of EMC: A sign that D. Billboards. This Section does not apply to billboards, which are regulated under Section 15.08.130. 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 and obtain a rOt-of-way use perm t under YMC 8.20: 159 Commented [JC9]: The limitation of 50 and 100 nits is far below (less than 1/3) of the recommended illumination levels for EMCs. We recommend that the .3 footcandle limitation be utilized, see the attached illumination recommendations for EMC's which contains model language. This standard has been adopted by well over 200 jurisdictions and states with t no issues. Commented [JC10]: We have not seen this type of limitation for neon, We do not believe that this reaulation is needed or necessary. Commented [JC111: We strongly recommend that automatic dimming be required so to allow the EMC displays to automatically adjust illumination levels from changing conditions, such as day to night and cloudy conditions. DOC. INDEX Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in a*@4#reug4rye4iow Additions are in underline yellow Clearance Above Grade Maximum Projection Less than 8 feet Not permitted DOC. I ND, E'X 6-1c Im Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in stAketWsugh yeNew Addition s are In unoenine vejow Clearance Above Grade Maximum Projection S feet to 9 feet 1 foot 9 feet to 10 feet 2 feet Over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet 3. No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. 4. Only one projecting sign shall be allowed pert space or building frontage- (04-244- 00 6 - gid--2AtS-nno. Ord 3019 § 26 1 i$ § 15.08 :090 Roof si-gns:................................. ............................................................................................ 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 ?: .� rr =.u,- -=�ra�-:,•��7rer�sw-rr?z;a_�`_rryr�a�i�s�i�a 15.08.100 Wall. signs ............................. .... . .......................................................................................... All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs maybe 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. Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in stfiket#FOUgh yeNew Additions are in underline yellow 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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 (Qd. 2015 001 e e ("h 15;08 ;110 Temporary. signs................................................................................................................... No review is regulred for temporary signs. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: A4- No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. B2 No temporary sign may be placed ipAha pub -1 ly f3arrx+tte&syr-!hg•&itylcw+aiy on City -owned Property (not including a City right-of-wav)unless in mntunction with an approved special event permit, temporary use permit or other Permission from the 2k. C. No ternporary sign shell be placed in file roadway UVC INDEX # _ C- 162 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in dditions are in and rii� ne Y lig D. Temporary signs on the City right-of-way placed outside the roadway shall comply with the followina reaulrements: 7. Lgotion. AllgMd gnlyt�ety�reen�lieg Di rty line grid the bacl the nearest cub. or where no curb isis between the property line and the nearest edge of the oavemanl. Sions may not be placed on sidewalks driveMs ora her paved areas des ned for gedestrians or ve af Liss 2. Aooroval of the abuttina landowner is required. 3. Sign; on stakesthat on bg aMnollypushed or hammered into a groung are I ed. All olher signs are prohibited, unless sg ifi Ilv allowed by a right-pf-way use permit. 4. Signs are limited to fa square feet total a d Three Q feet in height. from the arownd to Me top of the sign. S. A,rny tem ora in the right-cf-!6gv tbgt is dil I t d or a n isance shall be emov d b the person responsible for placement of the sign. 1= -- - - !1 1 - S 1-1 • a U - iTi • i =iff E. Residential zones. Tenworary signs may be placed on property resldenbally zoned in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the following � •.• 1 •1 1 • 1! ! i1P .1 •l-.• !1 l i In singles family residential zones temporacy fres-standing signs shall not exceed foto square feet in size and frve feet in height, if the sign is post mounted on the ground, and not !o exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake•mounted w portable. li. In multi -family residential zones te=oralyfir ,e -standing sians shall not exceed six square feet in size and five feet in height if the sl$ i is pose mounted on Iheground, and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted at portable. 3. Tamgprary s gns�alaced-yrs 3lse-$reund sk alEFae separated fror+�park+ng anddriveway�raas by a ®®0o ItV®+c "` 163 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow F. Non-residenlial zones. Tarriparwy signs are allowed in non-residential zones in accordance with the requirements of this section and the fallowing' 1 Window sians are limited to fifty percent of the window area. 2- Freestanding signs irlcludinp post-mcunt.Aslaxe -4 —1.- signs ora limited to four Square feet and five feet in height if the temporary sign Is mounted in the around. and not to exceed, three feet in height: if the temparery sign is stake -mounted or partab IL, 3. Surface -mounted signs are limiled to thirty square feet and must be fialty affixed to walls or to an -site fences either facing the abulling street, or facing inward to the subiect site., G. Temporary slaps on large properties, either residential or non-residential zoned, of more then two acres may be of any tyt pe, and shall not exceed sixty-four square feet ynd up to eight feet above, around level. Such a sign allowed herein is in lieu of and shall not be displayed with or be in addition to any other lemporary signs allowed by this section 4. fso•A temporary sign shall be promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. t4}rd 29#5-6Bx § a�Sft 4}{pafi> 5 9rs#�008�fi¢1�pakj46>Ard- F9(37-P���20[i: a'' -a , 4893-Ord�84�§-�{•Part): a 98G} Carried signs are allowed. subiect to the following standards: A. Permit. A permit is not required for carried signs, but the carried sign and person carrying the sign snail comply with all the apnlicaWe requirements of this Chapter. B. Number. No limit. C. Area. The carried sign shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area. and shall not exceed eig ht 8 feet in h ein hl when held in glace. D- Zone- Carried signs are oermitted only in non-residentialxones- E. Design. A carried sign shall not be illuminated- Carried signs and persons carryinct signs shall be limited to the hours from dawn until dusk. A carried sign cannot include any element of a prohibited sign, as described in Section 15.08.050. 164 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow F. Locations Allowed. Carried signs must slay at least fifteen 15 feet away from an unsignaliaed street or driveway intersection, measured from the edge of the curb abutting the roadway or edge of the pavement if no curb exists. Carried signs must remain on the sidewalks adjacent to signalized intersections. In no event may a carried sign, or the person carrying the sign, impede or inteffere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, G. Locations Not Allowed. Carried sions shall not be located in anv of the following places: 1. On any public property or within public rights-of-way, other than public sidewalks; 2. In parking aisles or stalls: 3. In driving lanes; 4. On fences, walls, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities a other structures; ❑r 5. In a location or manner that results in a person with a carried sign physically interfering With _moto _ns_ts, pedestrians_ o_r_t}it yelisIs. 15.08.120,.Directional.wg PA ...................... A, On -Premises Sirestienal Driveway Signs. On -premises DiFe6ti6nal Driveway signs readable from the public right-of-way may be permitted in accordance with Table 8-1. GR PrOMIG86 djF9Gl4GFalGO p9mea4-aR40a•s gi4-w*a- All on -premises direstieaal signs driveway 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; 165 Commented [JC12]: We recommend that these signs be described so as to not require the city to review the content to determine compliance, such as minor or driveway sign Same comments apply to off -premise directional signs DOC. rNDEX �I C' Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in str ke hr;ellew Additions are in underline 4. Only one off -premises sign is permitted on a parcel. 2vc�s.�s.�1��,ar�y: aooa-ecd-aea�-g-��parti. �aa�). 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, eilher horizontally or vertically; 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: DOC. INDEX # E_-1 IM 167 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow 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 2915• 2nna -29.1f?-A4�Fs'1.'[Exh-Jti}�'PaR�-o—.�.OFd �-- 2947 a 1 (paFt) 1086) 1§.08.135 Digital signs. A: Maximum size.T#ta�rlaxtiftau ^.. °vtFBitx71 6iARafi FhlftY �3��' "'Q@B% Commented [JC13]: We recommend that the size of the an EMC be allowed a s a % of allowable sign area believe that only 30 sq. ft. may not allow for B. Density- There may be one digital sign per one hundred (100) feet of streetfronta e. G su sufficient area to be able to effectively utilize this type of sign. For instance some districts may warrant additional area of around 75% of allowable area and C. Zoning. Digital signs are allowed only In non-residential Zones. other districts such as neighborhood type districts 50% of the allowable area. It appears that the requirements are for a static message with an instant change tea: ,r... .r.� r�arti ^; axirs�ram-IuR1}:.;� ^� iq £igfl6+�B Nna.�-r,�rmtFEIVIC IlluminationLimits! required. As stated previously we believe that the 100 The difference between the off and solid -message_ measurements_ using the EMC Measurement nits level of illumination is not reasonable and may not Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night. function well. We recommend the footcandle approach I as this is easier to enforce and is proven ineffective in over 200 jurisdictions. Not the attached illumination E. Di ital si ns may have no motions other than the change of the message. (guidelines document with some sample language. F. The minimum hold between messages is eight 8 seconds. G. To ensure that a digital sign is programmed and continues to operate according to local standard% digital signs_shall be designed for local on-site control and programming H. Dimmin Cap abildies: All permitted EMCs shall be eouipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and programmed to automatically dim - LQ ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements• 7.5;08;140 Multiple-building.complexes•and.multiple-tenantbuildings;••,,,.•,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 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 or a a!e ins. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding or portable 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 or portable sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or ®oc. Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in s#ikethFough yellewE Additions are in underline yellow 2 A single, larger freestanding or portable sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8-2 INDEX #6-1C' 168 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in st0kethFaugh yellow Additions are in underline yellow If option 1, as set forth in subsection (B)(1) of this section. Is selected, no freestanding or portable sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feel to any other freestanding arlable 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 ar portable sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building- (n A) (pa.. Ord, -200" �1-4gxrt}-20Q8�d�8A;t §-7-fPaR3:-4986).- 15;08:150 Freeway.signs................................ I—— ...................... ........................................................... A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotetstrswtels ras3a[Kaais sew+ce$ta[ ^. „s a,.^^ frt+i- siaads•cflmmergal establishments near the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services - 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 1 st 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. (GFd. 2015 007 § ^ (Exh °` (�art•��9Fd--20Q$-�1i�-tT �-ii%a11�; �i%08:-Old-$3-131--�4.1-�9oa�-.a ��j Portable signs, including sandwich board and portable pole mounted signs, shall comply with the following standards: ® 0(4 INDV-1" IM Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in stfikeit>feUgh yellew Additions are in underline yellow A. Zone, Portable signs are allowed only in non-residential zones. except the temporary nortable signs are allowed in residential zones subject to the provisions in Section 1,5.Q,_8.1 10. B. Design and Materials. Portable signs must be designed with durable_ materials, otherwise they will be regulated as temporary sions under Section 15.08.110. Portable signs must be designed to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base for pole mounted signs and a. head weight suspended between the opposing faces of a sandwich boardsi4n. Portable signs cannot be illuminated. C. Size and Height. Portabte signs shall be a maximum of four feet in height and maximum_ of three feet in width. D. Number. Not more than two (2) portable sgns_ma_y_be displaved eer business. per tenant space. The total square feet of the portable signs shall not exceed thir(y-Iwo_La2� feet in th_e event two signs_aredisplayed B. Location. Portable signs must be located no further than ten 10 feet from the primary buildinq of the business or, if there is only one business or tenants ace on the site it may be located not farther than ten 00) feel from the site's driveway entrance. No ortabl_e sign may be located on the City rlght•of-way, which includes the sidewalk, without a right-of-way use permit or other permit altowing such use issued by the City. F. Display Hours. Portable signs, including temporary portable signs may displayed durino business or ooeralina hours only. 15.08.160 Legal-REfonconforming signs. Maintenance of signs. Removal of signs and Enforcement of this Chat. A. Nonconforming soowi Ar+"gaSign:; 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: No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and ot0c. INDEX 170 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in Additions are in underline yellow 213- 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 3G. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned (paez, Oua--2Caos-a&•§•�-t;.��-'-�2.�aa.z.�..t..tf,aFH,�9�,). 4 -The aWn isnot a porlaoIe_ninn, temporary sign q an Ilie nal sign. BMaintenenceof signs- It is unlawful for any owner of record, lessor, lessee_man_ager or olher person having lawful possession or control over a bui€din - structure or oarcel of land to fail to maintain any si ns on he building sVucture or Mr2@1 j c2opligoge with this Chag Liar an the zoning ovislons of this code, ins placed on public property Pursuant to this chapter shall be ma in Joined tyy,- the sign owner- Failure to maintain a sign oon$blutas a violation of this chapter and shall be subiact to enforcement under YMC 15.25. C, Removal of signs. Any vacant andlor unused siltn support structures, poles or other remnants of old signs which are currently not in use, or are not proposed for immediate reuse. shall be removed. In addition to the remedies of YMC Title 15, the Duectar shall have the aulhorlty to require the Cap, n1a!_ntenanGe qr rerT>cval of any sign or sjgn sVPGlure which has become dilafiidated Or represenL a ha_Zardtoo the sarety, hgalth or welfare c the public, at the cost of the sign andlorproperty owner - Enforcement of this Chapter. Violations of the provisions of This chapter shall be enforced according to YMC 15.25. 1..5.I ..0..8.....1.70 Administrative.adiustment.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 ®®�,� 9N®[" 171 Northwest Sign Council/International Sign Association Comments Deletions are in stfikethFGUgh yellew Additions are in underline yellow A. 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. AdministrativeAd ustment for Sign LoCahon. Administrative adjustment to the sign code to allow adiusiment for siting signs in zones and locations not olherwise authofized maybe allowed. The request for an administrative adjustment shall contain the following: 1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign InClu ding sign size, hatghl, s_ha _ color, location and associated landscaping: 2. A de sC 'nhpn of now the sign Malates to the immediate-surrouodiM$. includinn existing and proposed structures. other signs. neighbortno land uses and the character of the zoning district, and 3- An exalanaton of why the existing sign reputations are not adequate and require adjustrnenl. C.B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the sanaprehansrye•desiF}rt planreguest far administrative adtustnx:^'_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 gr s e 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 the approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this ses#i ghapter and YMC 15.10.030. {4Drd-20-15-8W § s { *xh •a } fpaf�} �o•� ori 2c>1.a-a� § s:•24a-s�ar�: �aott ns §-t€�cth2aaa [�f� -�� s ��eaOFd. !Wi A 'Jew7 IC 1 I'.�A 3049§-27, 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 Chapterl5_21.'^"'.'nne_nn�r , rc h. A) (parl y n..r. hnna�8, �� pOg pFd-7gq § t 416). 15.08.190 Violations. .................................................................................................................................................................. Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15_25. .c -7nnQ na t , (paFn 21 QFd 79417§44pa),4994 ®®fie. INDEX q�r r 172 173 Night-time Brightness Level Recommendations for On -Premise Electronic Message centers Updated August 2076 PRODUCED BY: L110 DOC. INTERNATIONAL SIGN Assoc1ATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................... 2 CASE STUDIES .............................. 4-6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................... 7 RECOMMENDED LANGUAGE .............................. 8 SIX STEPS: EMC BRIGHTNESS LEVELS WITH OPERATIONAL CONTROL ......................... 9 WITHOUT OPERATIONAL CONTROL ..................... 11 LEARN MORE ABOUT EMCS The International Sign Association offers an Electronic Message Center (EMC) Resource Center, with resources on: • EMCs and traffic safety • A framework for developing EMC sign code language The differences between EMCs and digital billboards www.signs.org/local ADDITIONAL SIGN CODE RESOURCES The International Sign Association has developed numerous tools to help communities develop better sign codes. All are housed at www.signs.org/local, including: The Supreme Court ruling, Reed v. Town of Gilbert Model sign codes Best practices in regulating temporary and wayfinding signs The Economic Impact of On -Premise Signs ISA's advocacy team is available to provide complimentary assistance on sign codes and sign -related issues. Contact Sign Help@signs.org or 703.836.4012. 174 ISA RESEARCH © International Sign Association 1 DOC. INDEX #,E-1 b 175 ISA RESEARCH INTRODUCTION ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTERS (EMCs) Electronic message centers, or EMCs, continue to grow in popularity for business and community use. You may have heard EMCs being referred to as changeable message displays or digital signs. EMCs are not digital billboards, which advertise a good or service that is located away from the sign. Rather, EMCs are digital signs that are located on the premises, and that advertise goods and services that are available at the location. H �F i . akar Electronic Message Center (EMC)/on-premise sign advertising a bank that is located on the some premises as the sign Chevrolet Shall Tawn t Low Prig s �� 547• +�u.-, E 3]21 • S9di $p,ir9: Fri 6.� Digital billboard/o(f-premise sign advertising an automobile business in another location There is often confusion regarding on- and off -premise digital signs. However, EMCs and digital billboards have very distinct capabilities and purposes, each targets a specific audience and each has traditionally been treated under separate legal and regulatory regimes, a zoning practice which was noted in the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. the Town of Gilbert. For the purposes of this publication, we are focusing solely and exclusively on EMCs. EMCs that are too bright at night can be offensive and ineffective. Night-time EMC brightness is an issue where sign users, the sign industry, and local offices have a common goal: ensuring that EMCs are appropriately legible. We know the messages that these signs convey can be rendered unattractive and perhaps even unreadable if they are programmed too bright. That's why many sign companies recommend to their customers that in order for these signs to be most effective, their brightness be set at such a level to be visible, readable and conspicuous. ....................................................... 2 © International Sign Association D®c.. IND _-/-6 176 ISA RESEARCH The International Sign Association (ISA) retained noted lighting expert Dr. Ian Lewin of Lighting Sciences to help the industry develop scientifically - researched, understandable recommendations for EMC brightness. Dr. Lewin was a past chair of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES), and was greatly respected within the lighting field. His work for ISA was conducted with the input of experts within the sign industry. As a result of his research, Dr. Lewin recommended two different brightness settings based on whether the EMC was located in an area of high or low ambient light. After field testing and utilizing Dr. Lewin's recommendations, it was determined that using the more conservative recommendation is appropriate in areas of both low and high ambient light. In order to simplify Dr. Lewin's recommendations, and to take a more reasonable approach to ensure that EMCs are sufficiently visible but not overly bright it is recommended that EMCs not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at the recommended distance, based on the EMC size. The research and the recommendations contained in this report pertain only to EMCs, not traditionally internally illuminated signs, such as these channel letter and neon signs below. EMCs use a different lighting technology than most of these types of signs, and as such the scientific approach differs. Community leaders should understand that, while it is recommended that brightness measurements be taken perpendicular to the sign, sign viewers rarely see the sign at that same perpendicular approach. At any viewing point away from or off the forward angle, the apparent brightness will be reduced. In other words, the measurements will capture the recommended brightness levels, but, unless viewers are looking at the sign directly perpendicular, they will not perceive the brightness at the full level. We have provided recommended statutory language and tips to measure brightness with and without control of the EMC. If you need further assistance, feel free to contact ISA, signhelp@signs.org or at (703) 836-4012 to answer any of your EMC questions. CAf'ATP• A ILIr%I I1[• ■Ir. AII'TC. l►ILII^LI LII A CI Ir%r'JLAr'\IT I V r'fr-TTCr19 ®®G. INDEX #EIA 177 ISA RESEARCH CASE STUDY. Columbus, Ohio THE CITY OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY ............ Columbus, Ohio POPULATION............ 836,000 LOCATION ............ . As Ohio's largest city and state capitol, Columbus is the country's 15th largest city. SPECIFIC EMC ISSUE..... Crafting a reasonable, enforceable code that addresses complaints while preserving the ability for businesses to use what it termed automatic changeable copy signs. As automatic changing copy signs—as Columbus refers to EMCs—grew in use, so did community complaints. By 2011, city planners began to edit the graphics codes to limit special effects. The goal was to continue to allow for a variety of commercial graphics, "but not at the expense of neighborhoods," said Lisa Russell, the city's Planner II who facilitated the code development project. The city had in place certain limits on automatic changing copy signs, aka EMCs, in the graphics code, limiting their use to commercial and manufacturing zoning districts and requiring that only half of the sign could be used for the changeable copy. But signs lacked brightness limits and a hold time. Russell led a team to draft the new code, which incorporated a brightness limit for both on -premise and off -premise signs. The testing method also is included in the code. It was the result of much scientific discussion. "I believe that the best answer is revealed if you have enough information," Russell said. The committee included a community group leader who was an architect specializing in lighting and representatives from the sign and graphics industry. "When we started exploring brightness, it appeared the footcandle method was the way to go," Russell said. "However, some group members wanted us to explore the luminance method. ISA believed so strongly that the luminance method was problematic that they brought a demonstration to us." The demonstration included a field trip to visit a sign to show the impact of the two measurement methods. "They wanted to make sure that we didn't go down the wrong path. They rented a lift and showed us that with the luminance method you'd have to get up in the lift, raise it and shine the nit gun at the sign. With the footcandle meter, you can stand on the ground." Russell helped the group to see that the "members of the professional sign and graphics industry are not the same as end-users of signs, such as an owner of a carryout who wants to draw attention to his shop over others. We all had an interest in developing reasonable regulations instead of just banning these signs. We also did not want to take away the rights that businesses had to display electronic signs." The new code has significantly lessened complaints about sign brightness. And when a complaint is received, the code enforcement officers have a verifiable process for determining whether the sign complies with the code. .... c.......n—........................................... 4 O International Sign Association d%c f;. INDEX #-E— I " An CASE STUDY: Kitsap County, Washington COMMUNITY .... , ...... Kitsap County, Washington POPULATION ............ 260,000 LOCATION .............. Across the Puget Sound from Seattle and bordered by rural communities on the west. It is the third most densely populated county in the state. SPECIFIC EMC ISSUE..... Existing codes did not cover electronic signs. 178 ISA RESEARCH As a "transition" county between rural Washington and the metropolitan city of Seattle, Kitsap County had the challenges of creating regulations for electronic signs that fit the county's dual personalities. "The first step was to identify where these signs would be allowed," said Darren Gurnee, a planner with the county. "We wanted to make sure these were restricted to areas of increased density and primarily non-residential use such as industrial zones and commercial zones within the urban growth area." Previously, the county had allowed electronic signs "as a matter of interpretation," Gurnee said. Crafting more defined electronic sign regulations would provide a measure of stability—and help business owners know what was allowed and where. An added bonus: Gurnee felt the signs would be more attractive than the block letters signs that had to be changed manually. While the county wanted to make it easier for businesses to convert existing static monument signs into electronic signs, it also wanted to ensure that the regulations were not written in a way that would allow billboards to convert. "We were able to craft our regulations in a way that required signs be brought into conformance before any change could be made," Gurnee said. "Billboards were non -conforming, so that would not be an issue." ISA provided Gurnee with industry standards—contained in this publication—and some background on the technology that today's electronic signs offer, such as automatic dimming. It also incorporated some of the recommended language on animation, hold times and transitions. "The regulation is written in a way that it would be easy to enforce," Gurnee said, and easy to understand, without the ambiguities contained in the previous method. The ending code created a perfect fit for both of the community's personalities. © International Sign Association 5 DOC. INDEX #_e -lb p ISA RESEARCH CASE STUDY: SPARKS, NEVADA COMMUNITY ........... Sparks, Nevada POPULATION............ 93,500 LOCATION ......... . .... A rapidly growing community, Sparks is located near Lake Tahoe, California, and Reno, Nevada, and is Nevada's fifth largest city. SPECIFIC EMC ISSUE..... Existing regulations were difficult to enforce and outdated. 179 Sparks, Nevada had existing regulations of electronic message centers—or electronic variable signs as the community deemed them. But "it wasn't very explicit," said senior planner Karen Melby. 'The brightness standards were in lumens, which we didn't even know how to measure." The regulations were outdated as well—having been drafted in 2002. Technology had changed dramatically and the costs of EMCs had dropped, putting them in the range of more businesses' budgets. "We felt we could see more coming and felt that we needed to get a handle on it." As a first step, planners required that those seeking an EMC permit meet their standards before approval was granted, but nothing was written into the code. That method can create problems. So Melby led the city through the code revision process. She sought out industry expertise from both the planning community and the sign and graphics industry. For industry insight, she turned to ISA. ISA provided feedback on how other communities were regulating electronic message centers, and rec- ommendations on what was working for these communities. One outside group felt strongly that the standards should be regulated in nits, not footcandles. They brought in an expert who opposed the proposed regulations. But Melby held strong on the issue of footcandles. "In my research, it seems like footcandle is what you can see with your eyes while a nit is pinpointing a spot on a sign. When you look at a sign, you're looking at the whole thing, not just one small spot." The city adopted the widely recognized standard of 0.3 footcandles above ambient light, using the distance measurements outlined in this publication. Melby took that table, determined the formula and wrote the formula into the code. The community allows smaller signs—those under 32 square feet—to include scrolling, while those larger do not. The result has been a city that has successfully navigated the balance between business interests and community aesthetics. "We've had very few complaints," Melby said. "When we do get a complaint about a sign being too bright, we go out and measure it. When they bring it down to standards, we don't get complaints." Being able to use a simple light meterto measure brightness is far easierthan simply guessing whether the sign is in compliance, Melby said. "The other method (measuring nits) was really based on opinion. What may seem bright to me may not seem bright to you. Now, we can say, This is what the meter says."' By having clear standards that are easier to enforce, both community and business win. PF .............................................. 6 © International Sign Association n0c. INDEX AL �-rL� 180 ISA RESEARCH EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ISA ELECTRONIC MESSAGE CENTER NIGHT-TIME BRIGHTNESS RECOMMENDATIONS This summary has been developed with an understanding that EMCs that are unreasonably bright are not effective for the communities or end users. This intends to help communities and stakeholders develop brightness standards for on -premise EMCs. The summary comprises: 1) An overview of the importance of ensuring appropriate brightness, 2) Technology utilized to ensure appropriate brightness, and 3) Recommended brightness standards 1. Overview of the importance of ensuring appropriate night-time brightness. EMCs that are too bright at night can be offensive and ineffective. There are significant advantages to ensuring than an electronic display is not overly bright. These advantages include: >► Conservation of energy 1) Increased life expectancy of the electronic display components ►1 Building goodwill with the community » Ensuring the legibility of the display It is in the best interest of all stakeholders to ensure that EMCs are sufficiently bright to ensure clear legibility, while at the some time avoiding a display that is overly bright. 2. Technology utilized to ensure appropriate brightness. Most EMCs are designed to produce sufficient brightness to ensure clear legibility during daylight hours. However, daytime brightness settings are usually inappropriate for night-time viewing. The following general methods are used to dim an EMC for appropriate night-time viewing: 1. Manual Dimming. Using this method, the sign operator dims the display in response to changing ambient light conditions. 2. Scheduled Dimming. Sunset -sunrise tables allow an EMC to be programmed to dim at the same time that the sun sets and rises. This method is generally acceptable, but is more effective when used as a backup to automatic dimming controls capability, such as photocell technology. 3. Photocell Technology. An EMC that utilizes photocell technology can automatically dim as light conditions change. A photocell sensor alerts the display to adjust brightness according to ambient light conditions. 3. Recommended night-time brightness standards. Dr. Lewin recommended the development of brightness criteria based on the Illuminating Engineering Society's (IES) well-established standards pertaining to light trespass, IES Publication TM -11-00. The theory of light trespass is based on the concept of determining the amount of light that can spill over (or "trespass") into an adjacent area without being offensive. In order to simplify Dr. Lewin's recommendations, and to take a more reasonable approach to ensure that EMCs are sufficiently visible but not overly bright, it is recommended that EMCs not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at the recommended distance, based on the EMC size. Email signhelp@signs.org to receive Dr. Lewin's original research. it is recommended that EMCs not exceed 0.3 footcandles over ambient lighting conditions when measured at the recommended distance, based on the EMC size. .... I—— ........ 1. ............................ � © International Sign Association 7 DOC. INDEX ZE—/ b ISA RESEARCH RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE r� Electronic Message Center (EMC) Criteria: The night-time illumination of an EMC shall conform with the criteria set forth in this section. A. EMC Illumination Measurement Criteria: The illuminance of an EMC shall be measured with an illuminance meter set to measure footcandles accurate to at least two decimals. Illuminance shall be measured with the EMC off, and again with the EMC displaying a white image for a full color -capable EMC, or a solid message for a single -color EMC. All measurements shall be taken as close as practical to a perpendicular plane of the sign at the distance determined by the total square footage of the EMC as set forth in the accompanying Sign Area of a Sign versus Measurement Distance table. B. EMC Illumination Limits: The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night. C. Dimming Capabilities: All permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that automatically determines the ambient illumination and programmed to automatically dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 Footcandle measurements. D. Definition of EMC: A sign that utilizes computer-generated messages or some other electronic means of changing copy. These signs include displays using incandescent lamps, LEDs, LCDs or a flipper matrix. 11 .................................................... 8 J International Sign Association 181 SIGN AREA VERSUS MEASUREMENT DISTANCE AREA OF SIGN MEASUREMENT sq. ft. (ft.) 10 32 15 39 20 45 25 50 30 55 35 59 40 63 45 67 50 71 55 74 60 77 65 81 70 84 75 87 80 89 85 92 90 95 95 97 100 100 110 105 120 110 130 114 140 118 150 122 160 126 170 130 180 134 190 138 200 141 220 148 240 155 260 161 280 167 300 173 For signs with an area in square feet other than those specifically listed in the table (i.e., 12 sq ft, 400 sq ft, etc), the measurement distance ma be calculated with the following formula: Measurement Distance = Area of Sign Sq. Ft. x 100 u®c. INDEX - / 6 182 ISA RESEARCH HOW TO MEASURE THE NIGHT-TIME BRIGHTNESS OF AN EMC W71H OPERATIONAL CONTROL (Note: This method can be completed by one individual, but requires operational control to shutoff the EMC) SEPI OBTAIN AN ILLUMINANCE METER. Purchase or otherwise procure an illuminance meter. Most city/county traffic departments have an illuminance meter, which are also referred to as lux or footcandle meters (lux is the metric measure of illuminance; footcandles is the English measure of illuminance). The illuminance meter must have the ability to provide a reading up to two decimal places and must be set to read footcandles. It is preferred to have an illuminance meter with a screw -mount that allows the sensor to be mounted on a tripod. A tripod ensures that the highly sensitive sensor is held perfectly still; otherwise it may be difficult to obtain an accurate reading. STEP 2 DETERMINE SQUARE FOOTAGE. Determine the square footage of the face of the electronic message sign (EMC) by multiplying the height and width of the EMC. This infor- mation may be available in a permit application, or can be determined by physically measuring the height and width of the EMC. Do not include the sign face square footage attributable to any additional static signs associated with the EMC (if applicable). STEP 3 DETERMINE THE MEASUREMENT DISTANCE. Using the total square footage found in Step 2, lookup the measurement distance in the table provided in the Recommended Legislative Language on page 8, to determine the distance to measure the brightness of the EMC. The distance should be measured perpendicular to the EMC sign face. The use of a measuring wheel, laser finder or a smartphone app are the most convenient ways to measure the distance. © International Sign Association 9 0®Cr INDEX �-� b ISA RESEARCH CTC'D d PREPARE THE DISPLAY FOR TESTING. Ensure that the EMC is programmed to alternate between a solid white (or in the case of a monochrome display - the solid color of the display) message and a blank message. The community may require that the sign owner cooperate with testing by programming the EMC for testing upon written notice. TEP 5 USE AN ILLUMINANCE METER TO MEASURE THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE EMC. Mount the sensor of your illuminance meter to a tripod and orient the sensor directly towards the face of the EMC at the measurement distance determined in Step 2. Ensure that the illuminance meter is set to measure footcandles up to two decimal places. As the display alternates between a solid white message and an "off" message, note the range of values on the illuminance meter. If the difference between the readings is less than 0.3 footcandles, then the brightness of the display is in compliance. If not, the display will need to be adjusted to a lower brightness level using the manufacturer's recommended procedures. 183 STEP 6 ENSURE THAT THE DISPLAY CAN ADJUST TO DIFFERENT AMBIENT CONDITIONS. Inspect the sign to ensure that it incorporates a photocell or other technology to ensure that the display can adjust according to ambient lighting conditions. As the display alternates between a solid white message and an "off" message, note the range of values on the illuminance meter. If the difference between the readings is less than 0.3 footcandles, then the brightness of the display is in compliance. ................................................. ®®C• 10 © International Sign Association INDEX .. -L 184 ISA RESEARCH HOW TO MEASURE THE NIGHT-TIME BRIGHTNESS OF AN EMC -WITHOUT CONTROL OF THE SIGN (Note: This method requires two individuals, but does not require operational control of the EMC.) There will be instances where the EMC illumination needs to be STEP 4 evaluated to ensure that it does not exceed the brightness levels POSITION THE TESTERS. established in the municipal sign ordinance. If the municipality is unable to obtain access to the sign controls or attempting to take the Based on the size of the digital display, the person conducting the test measurement after business hours, this method should be followed. should position themselves as close to directly in front of the digital display as practical, at the appropriate distance (calculated in Step 3). Unlike the six -step process described previously, this process measures the difference in brightness between the sign in operation and when the sign is completely blocked from the illuminance meter. This proce- dure is extremely simple and requires only an illuminance meter and a piece of painted cardboard cut to the proper size. STEP 1 OBTAIN AN ILLUMINANCE METER. (See previous Step 1) DETERMINE SQUARE FOOTAGE. (See previous Step 2) bILP.5 DETERMINE THE MEASUREMENT DISTANCE. (See previous Step 3 or use V (Area of Sign in Sq. Ft. x 100)) A helper should position themselves about 7 ft. to 10 ft. in front of the light meter and hold up an opaque, black sheet of material that is roughly 12 in. high by 40 in. wide. (Regular cardboard painted matte black works well for this.) The sheet should be positioned so it blocks all light from the EMC, but still allows the remaining ambient light to register on the illuminance meter. MeasurementEIVIC Area . 24 ftz 49 ft 32 ftz 57 ft 50 ftz 71 ft 100 ftz 100 ft This helper should use a cardboard sheet to block the EMC light from the footcandle meter. This will establish the baseline footcandle reading. � 7 CT After the cardboard block is held in place, a reading should be taken for the ambient light. In this example, various light sources are impacting the photocell measuring 2.3 footcandles of ambient light. This is the baseline for the measurement. Write it down. House rAmme W Lights WndKaP��,IN� Lights Street Lights T.M'Ugh. . ..................... I ...... . ............... © International Sign Association 11 DOC. INDEX E-) 6 ISA RESEARCH STEP S USE AN ILLUMINANCE METER. The illuminance meter should be held at a height of about 5 ft. (which is approximately eye level) and aimed directly at the EMC. The illuminance meter will account for surrounding sources of light or the absence thereof. In this case our ambient light reading was 2.3 fc. The new light reading with the LED displaying a full white frame cannot read above 2.6 fc or 2 3 (ambient)+0.3 (threshold). If a full white frame cannot be arranged, watch the meter to see if any ad exceeds 2.6 fc. At this point, readings should be taken from the illuminance meter to establish a baseline illumination level. (ISA recommends that the illuminance meter is capable of levels to 2 decimal places 0.00). Once the baseline level is established, add 0.3 footcandles to the baseline level to calculate the max brightness limit. (For example: Baseline reading is 3.15 footcandles. The max brightness level is 3.45 footcandles.) STEP 6 DETERMINE THE BRIGHTNESS LEVEL. Remove the opaque sheet from blocking the EMC. Watch the foot- candle meter for 3 to 5 minutes to see if the max brightness level is exceeded by any of the images on the sign. If the readings do not exceed the max brightness levels, then the EMC illumination is in compliance. If any of readings consistently exceed the max brightness level, the lighting level is not in compliance. In this scenario, the municipality will need to inform the sign owner of noncompliance and take appropriate steps to ensure that the EMC be adjusted to a lower brightness level using the manufacturer's recommended procedures. 12 © International Sign Association 185 If any of readings consistently exceed the max brightness level, the lighting level is not in compliance. DOC. INDEX ■ INTERNATIONAL SIGN ASSOCIATION 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 703.836.4012 Ph 703.836.8353 Fax www.signs.org ................................................................................................................................... 186 !N®EJC 187 Peters, Jeff From: James Carpentier <James.Carpentier@signs.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:03 AM To: Peters, Jeff Cc: Davenport, Joan; David Hickey; Patti King Subject: RE: Draft Sign Regulations A Thanks for your response and your support of our recommendations. I plan on attending the hearing on the 22 . What is the time of the hearing? I will send you some suggestions for the size limitations for EMCs base on zoning districts. I understand and have no issue with the attorney's decision in regards to Reed, as we typically suggest that the code be a neutral as possible. From: Peters, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Peters@yakimawa.gov] Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 8:08 PM To: James Carpentier <James.Carpentier@signs.org> Subject: Draft Sign Regulations 9�• � IBM 67N open record public hearing on the draft ordinance on February 22, 2017, to which we hope you can attend. At that time city staff intends to present your helpful comments and suggestions regarding digital signs to the commission for inclusion in the draft ordinance. in regard to the changes dealing with the court case Reed vs. the Town of Gilbert, the City's land use attorney has indicated that we must decline these suggestions at this time; however should you have further suggestions about limitations on size of digital signs based upon zoning district we would be happy to consider them. M= 188 From: Peters, Jeff Sent: Tuesday, February 14,20171:14PK8 To: Maxey, Lisa Subject: FW: Draft Sign Regulations Attachments: NVVS[ISA comments draft Sign Ordinance Yakima 2-3-17.pdf;EMC Resource Recommended Night -Time Brightness Levels Revised8-16pdf From: Davenport, Joan Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 12:57 PM To: Peters, Jeff <Jeff. Pete rs@ya kimawa.gov> Cc: Watkins, Sara <Sara.Watkins YAKIMAWA.GOV> Subject: FW: Draft Sign Regulations Fyi-. Jeff, will you please respond as appropriate? ThanksM From: James Carpentier [Mai [to j6mes.Catpe ntiet@s1gn5-org1 Sent: Friday, February 03, 2017 12:38 PM To: Davenport, Joan <Joah�DaVenDort0vak1mawa.gov> Subject: Draft Sign Regulations Turn rt- 771r comments deal with these issues: A number of sections of the code require the city to review the content of the sign in order to cletermi compliance. These types of regulations may not comply with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert decision. I Electronic Message Center Regulations (EMC) The proposed regulations utilize an illumination level of 100 nits. We believe that this may not function well since it is about 1/3 of our recommended illumination levels for EMC's. Our recommended standard has been adopted by over 200 jurisdictions and states with no issues. Also, the Footcandle approach is easier to enforce than the proposed nits methodology. This section also needs the requirement of automatic dimming. In addition, we recommend that additional square footages of EMC displays be allowed. 189 We would be happy to set up a demonstration with a typical EMC so staff and City officials can see firsthand the proposed illumination recommendations and our illumination recommendations. � 0 1 11EE= James B Carpentier AICP R-111%.-falm 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 (480) 773-3756 Cell ww�h•I _ ,nexRo.org larnes.car. ent . 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F-1 Notice of Application, Environmental Review, & YPC Public 01/11/2017 Hearing F -1a: Legal Notice F -1b: Press Release and Distribution E- mail F -1c: Parties and Agencies Notified F -1d: Affidavit of Mailing F-2 Notice of Determination of Non -Significance 02/02/2017 F -2a: Parties and Agencies Notified F -2b: Affidavit of Mailing F-3 YPC Agenda and Packet Distribution List 02/15/2017 F-4 YPC Agenda & Sign -In Sheet 02/22/2017 F-5 otice of YPC Recommendation to City Council 03/21/2017 (See DOC INDEX#AA- I for YC Recommendation) F -5a: Parties and Agencies Notified F -5b: Affidavit of Mailing F-6 Letter of Transmittal to City Clerk: City Council Hearing 04/05/2017 (Mailing Labels & Email Distribution List) 1, LIsd7Il transmitted to: SoLiya Claar-Tee, City Clerk, by hand delivery the following documents: 1. Mailing labels for CITY PLANNING - SIGN CODE AMENDMENTS (TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17) parties of record. MUMMOMM, Lisa Muo axey ,.. &h WMEMW I In Mailing Labels for City Council Public Hearij, City Planning — Sign Code Amendments TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 I Alexandria, VA 22314 192 193 RE: TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 Ci lai - Si Cade end ents Citywide' /41 1, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima Planning Division, have dispatched through the United States Mails, a Notice of Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed to parties of record, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 21st day of March 2017. A / /7 - Lisa Maxey U Planning Specialist Parties of Record —City i tanning —Sign Code Amendments —TX 1 #001-17 & SEPA#0021?� James Carpentier 1001 N Fairfax St Ste 301 Alexandria, VA 22314 Jqmes.cWcnft9..,si ns.or Name Division Carolyn Belles Code Administration Glenn Denman Code Administration Joe Caruso Code Administration Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Dan Riddle Engineering Mike Shane Engineering Mark Soptich Fire Dept Jeff Cutter LegalDep=t Sara Watkins Legal Dept Archie Matthews ®NDS Joan Davenport Planning Chief Rizzi Police Department --Scott -Schafer Public Works Dept Loretta Zammarchi Refuse Division Randy Layman Refuse Division Naeem Kara Transit Division James Dean Utilities Dana Kallevig Wastewater Randy Meloy Wastewater For the Record/File Binder Copy Type of Notice: �T *00 File Number: Date of Mailing: 3 tion E-mail List ................ I E-mail Address Glenn.DenmanfWyakimawa.gov jpoe'Q�arqsq�akimawq_ oy Suzanne.Debussche e@yakimawa-S Daq.KLidd1e@yak Maven cart akimawa. +av Rand .Lamaa(yakimawa-gov Naeem.,Kara@ygkLmawa.gov James.Dean a DOC. INDEX 1_,F-4� 195 From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Tuesday, March 21,2O1710:5OAKA To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschere, Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Desgrosellier, Bob; Ibarra, Rosalinda; Kallevig, Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman, Randy; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, Mike;5uptich' Mark; Watkins, Sara; Zannnnmrchi,Loreta Cc: Peters, Jeff Subject: Notice ofY9[Recommendation toCity Council City Planning Sign Code Amendments TXT#001 17&SEPA#002-17 Attachments: NOTICE [>FYPCRECOMMENDATION City Planning Sign Code Amendments Attached is a Notice of the Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation to City Council regarding the above -entitled project. If you have any questions about this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or email to: leffiod&�&akim6*4.gov. Thank you! AWN A N WW%, DEPArc-TMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOrMENT 196 A'rAf S N It lk%%, Planning Division A112M 1k%W Joan Davenport, AICP, Director CRY OF PlYAKWA 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 anning ask.planninggyakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning NOTIFICATION OF THE YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION TO THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL March 21, 2017 On February 22, 2017, the City of Yakima Planning Commission rendered their written e&i ct-ff-� �-* y �1 Imam. v: SEPA#002-17). copy of the Planning Commission's Findings and Recommendation is enclosed. The Planning Commission's Recommendation will be considered by the Yakima City Council in a public hearing to be scheduled. The City Clerk will notify you of the date, time and �tlace of• L -i g Of Planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or email to: jkftjp�����. ffi• s i• -1 Date of Mailing: March 21, 2017 Enclosures: Planning Commission's Recommendation Yakima 00C. 2015 INDEX 1994 197 AWNS S%W% DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director 129 North Second Street, 2 d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planninggyakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC HEARING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday February 22,2017 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC Members: Chairman Scott Clark, Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Peter Marinace, Gavin Keefe, Tom Trepanier Rffrffl=11 Cibf Planning Staff: loan Daven ort Communihr Develo ment Directolifflanni Mana er eff Peters Senior A I I IIIIIIIII MW U1 FEWPUPT14".., III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2017 Applicant: City of Yakima Planning Division File Numbers: TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 Site Address: Citywide Request: Amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Sign Code YC 15.08 to comply with recent changes to state law for on -premise and temporary signs. WMIT. "I'Mm, II IIII I �i I 1 11 lII �I I I I I III I I I � 111 Next Meeting: March 8, 2017 Yakima 00C. INDEX2011 1994 A'1 lCITY OFY annA KIMA SIGN -IN SHEET Uff _ii, 1-1mmission City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday February 22,2017 Be ♦ ginning at 3:00 p.m. Public Hearing Al Rose Silvrfx40@bn-d.net et ar7040 n- il.com Scott Clark sclark@stelzerclark.co Tom IPIIIIIIII � �� � 'I .- AGEN,& STAFF iu�� �Ngil���llilli�llllilll llllilll Illlllili� Illlliiili REPO. ONLY: James Carpentier Alexandria, VA 22314me YPC Staff Report & Packet Distribution SEPA#002-17 Patricia Byers Gavin Keefe aviz�keof� lleco IM Bill Cook Cook.w@charter.net Peter Marinace r �\ RE: -TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 C 'ity Planning - Sign Code Amendments N /A A 1, Lisa Maxey, as an employee of the City of Yakima 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 and all parties of record, that are individually listed on the mailing list retained by the Planning Division, and that said notices were mailed by me on this "a of FebruaKy, 2017. 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 IMEMZMON�� 200 Century Link Manager 8South 2nd Ave, Rm#304 Yakima, WA 98902 Department of Agriculture Kelly McLain P.D.Box 4256O Olympia, WA98SO4 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Airports District Office Cay|aMorgan, Airport Planner 1GOzLind Ave gw Renton, VVA98055-4D56 Ray Wondercheck Yakima, WA 98902 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Yakima, WA 98902 vakamaIndian Nation Johnson xxeninick,Cultural Resources Program P.O.Box 15z Toppenish^xvA9@348 � � � Charter Communications KevnChi|cote IUO5North l61hAve ] Yakima, VVAg89OZ NEPA Review Unit 1200 6th Ave. MS 623 ieattle, WA 98101 Governor's Office ofIndian Affairs PDBox 4O9O9 Olympia, VVA98504 Trolleys Paul Edmondson Yakima Valley Canal Co Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Robert Smoot Sandra Hull 1640 Garretson Lane 470 Camp 4 Rd Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98908 Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Brulotte, Executive Assistant 10705-B Gilbert Road Yakima, WA 98903 � ^ c 000 City ofUnion Gap David 8pndmck,Development Director P.D.Box 3DO0 Union Gap, VVA98803 and FORmS\SEPAmmEWING AGENCIES _updated m&.Izffw—Form Llst.docx File Number: 32A AM2 -1 Date of MailinR: _V- /;;Z- // -7 Federal Aviation Administration 32O0VV.Washington Ave Yakima, VVA989O3 Pacific Power Mike Paulson 500 North Keys Rd Yakima, WA 98901 United States Postal Service 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98903 YakamaBureau ofIndian Affairs Superintendent P.O.Box 6S2 Tmppenish,VVA98948 Yakima School District Dr. Jack |hon,Superintendent 1O4North 4th Ave Yakima, VVA9&gO2 Parties of Record — City t- tanning — Sign Code Amendments — TXT #001-16 & SEPA#002-i� Sign Craft AA Instant Sign Advanced Digital Imaging Solar Graphics Inc 1120 Tieton Dr 14252 Rutherford Rd 3402 W Washington Ave 2208 Oak Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98903 Abbott's Printing Inc America's Window Tint & Graphics Boyle Brothers Wholesale Neon Cascade Sign Fabrication 500 S 20' Ave 915 S P, St 915 W Yakima Ave 108 W Mead Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Eagle Signs National Barricade Co of Yakima Imprenta Graphics Sign Works 1511 S Keys Rd 401 S 3" Ave 505 W Nob Hill Blvd 915 W Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Jake's Custom Window Tinting & Designs LTD Midstate Monuments Monster Graphics Graphics 501 W Yakima Ave 1612 S 16' Ave 720 N. 16th Ave. Suite 8 912 E. Terrace Heights Way Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Pomeroy Signs Spanton Readerboard & Letter Supply Tube Art Signs & Sport Displays Star Image 6202 Ivy Ave 209 N 93' Ave 2323 W Washington Ave 1020 W Nob I lill Blvd Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98902 UC Sign Co CNC Sign & Design International Sign Association 520 S 3" Ave 4813 Tieton Dr 1001 N. Fairfax St., STE301 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98908 Alexandria, VA 22314 In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Carolyn Belles Code Administration Carolyn, �BelleQyak Glenn Denman Code Administration Glenn.Denman@Xakimawa.gov Joe Caruso Code Administration Joe.Caraso Akakimawa.Zov Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Suzanne.Debusgchere unawa. 0V Dan Riddle Engineering Dan.Riddle&yakimawmigAa. -joy Mike Shane Engineering Mikc.Shime0vakimaw MiNq ------ M�� Mark Soptich Fire Dept ar on p_ov Jeff Cutter Legal Dept Sara W Legal Dept Sara."sA7*atkj0@yakimawa&py Archie Matthews a Joan Davenport Cmer Rizzi Police Department Scott Schafer Public Works Dept Loretta Zammarchi Refuse Division Randy Layman Refuse Division Naeem Kara Transit Division James Dean Dana Kallevig Wastewater - — --------------- . ........... Randy Meloy Wastewater For the Aecord/File E.-frT, 0 Revised 01/2017 Type of Notice: N 1(, 0 F QNI`�'j FileNumber: 5�_X/94+(DDP-/ 7 4- TXT 4 00 -7 Date of Mailing: 2. 204 Maxe Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Thursday, February 02,2O179:28AK4 To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff, Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; De8usscheme,Suzanne| Denman, Glenn; DesgroseUier, Bob; 16arna, Rosalinda; KaUevig' Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman' Randy; Matthews, Archie; Maxey, Lisa; Meloy, Randy; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, K8ike;Soptich, Mark; Watkins, Sana; Zammarchi' Loretta;Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann Bnu|otte|[awiey, Marc; Chamber ofCommerce; Department ofCommerce ([TED) Review Team; Department of Ecology SEPARegister; Department ofEcology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bart/and; Department ofFish and Wildlife - Scott Downes; Department ofNatural Resources; Department ofSocial 81 Health Sen/ices -]eanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation SEPAReview; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council Stephen Posner; Nob Hill Water Bob Irving; Office ofRural f& Farmvvmrker Housing - Marty Miller, Peterson' Robert; USArmy Corps of Engineers Deborah Knaub;West Valley School District Angela Watts; VVSUUT Carter Timmernnan;VVSDDT Paul Gonseth;VVSDOT - Rick Holmstrom; Yakanna Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark; Yakama Nation Environmental Management Program Cia1ita Keys; Yakama 0ickitat Fisheries John Marvin; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Health District Ryan |bach;Yakima County Planning Director Lynn Deitrick;Yakima County Public Sen/ices Director, Vern Redifer;Yakima Greenway Foundation Al Brown; Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat;Yakima Valley Conference ofGovernments Joseph Calhoun; Yakima Valley Conference ofGovernments Shawn Conrad; Yakima Valley Museum John A. Bau|e;Yakima Waste Systems Keith Kova|enko Cc: Peters, Jeff Notice ofDNS City Planning Sign Code Amendments TXT#001-178/SE9A#002-17 Attachments: NOTICE OFDNS City Planning- Sign Code Amendments SERATXT.PQF Attached is a Notice o{Determination ofNon- Significance /Z)NS\ regarding the above -entitled project. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6I63 or email to: . Thank ynn| ®••ate Et s-iRTENT OF COMMLJNITY DEVELOPMENT los Planning Division Joan Davenport, AICP, Director P lCITY F I KIMA 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning WASHINGTON -• POLICYD f OF f CITY OF • February PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Environmental Review of text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Signs to bring the City of on - premise signs. LOCATION: City Limits PARCEL NUMBERS: N/A ! • of • Division PROPERTY OWNERS: LEAD AGENCY: City of FILE NUMBERS: SEPA #002-170 ThereDETERMINATION: 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. nofurther• period • - i Responsible Official: Joan nport Position/Title- x Responsible Phone 575-6183 Address: 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 Date Februa[y 2, 2017 Signature r0 You may appeal this determination to: Joan Davenport, AICP, Director of Community Development, at 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. M- 1 *1 . 1- 111 0 - Yakima 1 VL E 2015 1994 206 RE: TXT#001-17 & SEPA#002-17 NIA 1, 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 YPC Public Hearing. A true and correct copy of which is enclosed herewith; that said notice was addressed SEPA reviewing oee agencies, that said are individually listed n the mailing list rtained by th Planning Division, and that said notices were mailed by me on the 11th day of January 2017. a IT1811 "847"Me IMIMMUZZINWITWO WITOTMERNMEMONINMrs WWW rr Lisa Maxey Department Assistant 11 Ahtanum Irrigation District Cascade Natural Gas Chamber of Commerce Beth Ann Brulotte, Executive Assistant Jim Robinson, Field Facilitator 10 North 9th Street 10705-8 Gilbert Road 701 South 1st Ave Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98903-9203 Yakima, WA 98902 chamber@yakima.org bethb@ahtanum.net Jim.robinson@cngc.com Department of Commerce Department of Ecology Growth Management Services, Annie Szvetecz, SEPA Policy Lead P.O. Box 42525 P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-2525 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 reviewteam@commerce.wa.gov separegister@ecy.wa.gov Department of Fish and Wildlife Department of Natural Resources Eric Bartrand SEPA Center 1701 South 24th Ave PO Box 47015 Yakima, WA 98902 Olympia, WA 98504 Eric.Bartrand@dfw.wa.gov sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov Scott. Downes@dfw.wa.gov Dept of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council -EFSEC Greg Griffith or Gretchen Kaehler, Deputy State Stephen Posner, SEPA Officer Historic Preservation Officer PO Box 43172 P.O. Box 48343 Olympia, WA 98504-3172 Olympia, WA 98504-8343 sposner@utc.wa.gov dahp.separeview@dahp.wa.gov Yakima Waste Systems Nob Hill Water Association Office of Rural and Farm Worker Housing Bob Irving, Engineering Technician Marty Miller 6111 Tieton Drive 1400 Summitview Ave, Ste# 203 Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98902 bob@nobhillwater.org Martym2@orfh.org Wastewater Division West Valley School District Marc Cawley or Dana Kallevig Angela Watts, Asst. Supt. Of Business & 2220 East Viola Ave Operations Yakima, WA 98901 8902 Zier Road yaklmawa.gov marc. awley@ Yakima, WA 98908-9299 dana,kallevigeyakimawa.gov wattsa@wvsd208.org WSDOT WSDOT, Aviation Division Rick Holmstrom, Development Services Carter Timmerman 2809 Rudkin Road 7702 Terminal St SW Union Gap, WA 98903 Tumwater, WA 98501 holmstr@wsdot.wa.gov timmerc@wsdot.wa.gov Yakama-Klickitat Fisheries Project Yakima Air Terminal John Marvin Robert Peterson, Airport Asst Manager 760 Pence Road 2400 West Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98909 Yakima, WA 98903 jmarvin@yakama.com robert.peterson@yakimawa.gov Yakima County Health District Yakima County Public Services Ryan lbach, Director of Environmental Health Lynn Deitrick, Planning Director 1210 Ahtanurn Ridge Dr Ste#200 128 North 2nd Street, 4th Floor Union Gap, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98901 yhd@co.yakima.wa.us Lynn. Deitrick@co.yakima.wa.us ryan.ibach@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima Greenway Foundation Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Al Brown, Executive Director Hasan Tahat, Engineering & Planning Supervisor 111 South 18th Street 329 North 1st Street Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98901 al@yakimagreenway.org hasan@yrcaa.org Yakima Valley Museum Yakima Waste Systems John A. Baule, Director Keith Kovalenko, District Manager 2105 Tieton Drive 2812 1/2 Terrace Heights Dr. Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 john@yakimavalleymuseum.org keithkOWasteconnections.com, Department of Ecology Gwen Clear 1250 West Alder Street Union Gap, WA 98903 crosepacoordinator@ecy.wa.gov Jeanne Rodriguez P.O. Box 45848 Olympia, WA 98504 Jeanne. rod riguez@dshs.wa.gov Engineering Division Dana Kallevig and Debbie Cook, City Engineer 129 N 2nd Street Yakima, WA 98901 dana.kallevig@yakimawa.gov debbie.cook@vakimawa.gov U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Branch Deborah Knaub, Project Manager P.O. Box 3755 Seattle, WA 98124-3755 Deborah.J.Knaub@usace.army.mil WSDOT Paul Gonseth, Planning Engineer 2809 Rudkin Road Union Gap, WA 98903 gonsetp@wsdot.gov Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs Rocco Clark, Environmental Coordinator P.O. Box 632 Toppenish, WA 98948 Rocco.clark@bia.gov Yakima County Commissioners Commissioners.web@co.yakima.wa.us Yakima County Public Services k Vern Redifer, Public Services Director IT, 128 North III 2n1 Street, 4th Floor Yakima, WA 98901 Vern. redifer@co.ya kima wa us Yakima Valley Conference of Governmena Shawn Conrad and Joseph Calhoun, Planner 311 North 4th Street, Ste# 202 Yakima, WA 98901 conrads@yvcog.org calhounj@yvcog.org Yakama Nation Environmental Management Program Cialita Keys, Environmental Review Coordinator P.O. Box 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 Century Link Charter Communications Manager Kevin Chilcote 8 South 2nd Ave, Rm#304 1005 North 16th Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 208 City of Union Gap David Spurlock, Development Director P.O. Box 3008 Union Gap, WA 98903 Department of Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Federal Aviation Administration Kelly McLain NEPA Review Unit 2200 W. Washington Ave P.O. Box 42560 1200 6th Ave. IVIS 623 Yakima, WA 98903 Olympia, WA 98504 Seattle, WA 98101 Federal Aviation Administration, Seattle Governor's Office of Indian Affairs Pacific Power Airports District Office Cayla Morgan, Airport Planner PO Box 40909 Mike Paulson 1601 Lind Ave SW Olympia, WA 98504 500 North Keys Rd Renton, WA 98055-4056 Yakima, WA 98901 Soil Conservation District Trolleys United States Postal Service Ray Wondercheck Paul Edmondson Jeff McKee 1606 Perry Street, Ste. F 313 North 3rd Street 205 W Washington Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98903 WA State Attorney General's Office WA State Dept of Health, Office of Yakama Bureau of Indian Affairs 1433 Lakeside Court, Ste# 102 Drinking Water Christine Collins Superintendent Yakima, WA 98902 16201 E Indiana Ave, Ste# 1500 P.O. Box 632 Spokane Valley, WA 99216 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakama Indian Nation Johnson Meninick, Cultural Resources Yakama Indian Nation Yakima School District Program Ruth Jim, Yakima Tribal Council Dr. Jack Irion, Superintendent P.O. Box 151 P.O. Box 151 104 North 4th Ave Toppenish, WA 98948 Toppenish, WA 98948 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima Valley Canal Co Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Cascade Natural Gas Robert Smoot Sandra Hull 8113 W Grandridge Blvd 1640 Garretson Lane 470 Camp 4 Rd Kennewick, WA 99336 Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98908 Ahtanurn Irrigation District Beth Ann Brulotte, Executive Assistant 10705-B Gilbert Road Yakima, WA 98903 X\Apolio\Shared\PlanningWsignments-Planning\LABELS and FCRMS\SEPA REVIEWING AGENCIES _updated 06.20.16- Form Llst.docx File Number: -ar:ff--ro Mir-T-TUTTIMM DOC. INDEX 209 Parties of Record — City Planning — Sign Code Amendments — TXT#00 1 - 16 & SEPA#002-17 —Sign Crah AA Instant Sign Advanced Digital Imaging Solar Graphics Inc 1120 Tieton Or 14252 Rutherford Rd 3402 W Washington Ave 2208 Oak Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98903 Abbott's Printing Inc America's Window Tint & Graphics Boyle Brothers Wholesale Neon Cascade Sign Fabrication 500 S 2" Ave 915 S I" St 915 W Yakima Ave 108 W Mead Ave Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Eagle Signs National Barricade Co of Yakima Imprenta Graphics Sign Works 1511 S Keys Rd 401 S 3' Ave 505 W Nob Hill Blvd 915 W Yakima Ave Yakima, WA 98901 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Jake's Custom Window Timing & Designs LTD Midstate Monuments Monster Graphics Graphics 501 W Yakima Ave 1612 S 16' Ave 720 N. 16th Ave, Suite 8 912 E. Terrace Heights Way Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98901 Pomeroy Signs Spanton Readerboard & Letter Supply Tube Art Signs & Sport Displays Star Image 6202 Ivy Ave 209 N 93" Ave 2323 W Washington Ave 1020 W Nob Hill Blvd Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98908 Yakima, WA 98903 Yakima, WA 98902 UC Sign Co CNC Sign & Design International Sign Association 520 S 3' Ave 4813 Tieton Dr 1001 N. Fairfax St,, STE, 301 Yakima, WA 98902 Yakima, WA 98908 Alexandria, VA 22314 In -House Distribution E-mail List Name Division E-mail Address Carolyn Belles Code Administration Glenn Denman Code Administration Glenn.Denman@,ygkiLmawa.gov Joe Caruso Code Administration Joe,Caruscr akimawa gov Suzanne DeBusschere Code Administration Suzanne.Debusscliere@yakimawa.Wv Dan Riddle Engineering Dan. Riddle(&vakjroawa.&pv Mike Shane Engineering Mike3ha11e kimawa.goy Mark Soptich Fire Dept Mar k.So Lich (&vakimawa.gov Jeff Cutter Legal Dept Jeff Cutter al 11THINU Sara Watkins Legal Dept Sara.Watkins@Xakimawa. ,gqv Archie Matthews ONDS Archig,Matthews@ akimawajiov Joan Davenport Planning Joal�aDavell ori akimawa. v Chief Rizzi Police Department Dominic, Rizzud akimawa. ov Scott Schafer Public Works Dept Loretta Zammarchi Refuse Division LorettaZato march i akimawa gov, Randy Layman Refuse Division Randy.LAyman@yakiiiiawa.gov Naeem Kara Transit Division Naeem.Kara@,yakimawa.gov James Dean Utilities James-akimawa_ �kirnawa�_ov ,y_ Dana Kallevig Wastewater Dana.Kallevig 0( ,Y�akfinaw�a.ov Randy Meloy Wastewater Randy.Melo y@XAkftnAAk.ov For the Record/File Binder Copy Revised 01/2017 Type of Notice: 61 Avo q1qr) File Number: Doc. Date of Mailing:INDU _4 LY -7-- # F-) C I I . 210 Maxex, Lisa From: Maxey, Lisa Sent: Wednesday, January 11,2O1711:36AK4 To: Belles, Carolyn; Brown, David; Caruso, Joe; Cutter, Jeff; Davenport, Joan; Dean, James; DeBusschene,Suzanne; Denman, Glenn; Desg/oseUie[Bob; |bana,Rosa|inda;KaUevig, Dana; Kara, Naeem; Layman, Randy; Matthews, Archie; K4axey, Lisa; K4e|o}\ Rand}; Riddle, Dan; Rizzi, Dominic; Schafer, Scott; Shane, k4ike;Soptich, Mark; Watkins, Sara; Zammanchi, Loretta;Ahtanum Irrigation District Beth Ann 8ru|otte;[aw|ey, Marc; Chamber ofCommerce; Department ofCommerce (CTEC) Review Team; Department of Ecology SER4Register; Department ofEcology -CRO Coordinator; Department of Fish and Wildlife Eric Bartnsnd;Department ofFish and Wildlife - Scott Downes, - Department of Natural owne�DepartmentofNatuns| Resources; Department ofSocial f1 Health Services -]eanne Rodriguez; Dept Archaeology 8/Historic Preservation SEPAReview; Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council Stephen Posner; Nob Hill Water Bob Irving; Office ofRural fk Farmworker Housing Marty Miller; Peterson, Robert; USArmy Corps ofEngineers Deborah] Knaub;West Valley School District Angela VVatts;VVSDOT Carter Timmerman;VVSDOT Paul Gonseth;VVSDOT Rick Holmstrom; YakamaBureau of Indian Affairs - Rocco Clark; Yakama Nation Environmental Management Program [ia|ita Keys Yakama-KJickitat Fisheries John Marvin; Yakima County Commissioners; Yakima County Health District; Yakima County Health District Ryan |bach;Yakima County Planning Director Lynn Deithck;Yakima County Public Services Director, Vern Redifer;Yakima Greenway Foundation A|Brown; Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Hasan Tahat; Yakima Valley Conference of Governments - Joseph Calhoun; Yakima Valley Conference ofGovernments Shawn Conrad; Yakima Valley Museum - John A. Beu|e;Yakima Waste Systems Keith Kova|enko;Brown, Michael; Crockett, Ken; Daily Sun News John Fannin; Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce; KAPPTVNews; KB8OKRSE Radio manager; KC]TTVNews; KDNARadio; KEPRTVNews; K|MATVNews; 0T/KATS/DK4VVV/&FFK8 Lance To/nney;KND{}TVNews; KUNS-TVUnivision; KVEVVTV News; Lozano, Bonnie; NVV[WNews; NVVPR Anna King; Randy Luvaas Yakima Business Times; Reed C. Pell; Tu Decides Albert Torres; Yakima Herald Republic Craig Troiane||o;Yakima Herald Republic - Mai Hoang; Yakima Herald Republic Mark Morey; Yakima Herald Republic Newspaper; Yakima Valley Business Times; Yakima Valley Business Times George Finch; Beeh|er, Randy Cc: Peters, Jeff, A| Rose; Alfred A. Rose (si|vrfx4O@bmine¢Gavin Keefe; Gutierrez,Avina; Patricia Byers; Pete/K4arinace; Peters, Jeff; Scott Clark; Tom Trepanier;William Cook (cook.vvggcharter.net) Subject: Notice ofApplication, SEPA'&Public Hearing City Planning Sign Code Amendments TXT#001 17&5EPA#00217 Attachments: NOTICE OFAPPLICATION, SEPA&PUBLIC HEARING City Planning Sign Code ''pdf Attached is a Notice of Application, Environmental Review (SEPA), and Public Hearing regarding tM above -entitled project. If you have any questions about this proposal please contact assigned planner Jeff Peters at (509) 575-6163 or by email at Thank you! I 211 Y19MA fIMLD�xfx rt PUBLIC A daily part of your life yakima-heraid.com This is the proof of your ad scheduled to run on the dates indicated below. Please proof read notice carefully to check spelling and run dates, if you need to make changes Date: 01/09/17 Account #: 110358 Company Name: CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING Contact: ROSALINDA IBA ,AP Address: 129 N 2ND STREET YAKIMA, WA 98901-2720 Telephone: (509) 575-6164 Fax: Account Rep: Simon Sizer Phone # (509) 577-7740 Email: ssizer(a,)yakimaheraid.com Ad ID: 704800 Start: 01/11/17 Stop: 01/11/17 Total Cost: $233.60 Lines: 128.0 N of Inserts: I Ad Class: 6021 Herald -Republic 01/11/17 r •. • • i • r - • - . r r' r r- • SOME • •• (704800) January 11, 2017 INDEX �a% F—) Ck- 212 213 214 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Directorl29 North Second Street, 2 "d Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov - www.yakimawa.gov/services/plannin�1.4 NOTICE OF APPLICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE: January 11, 2017 TO: S Agencies FROM: Joan Davenport, AICP, Community Development Director & Planning Manager SUBJECT: State Environmental Policy Act Review for Text Amendments to the City of Yakima's Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Sign Ordinance Chapter 15.08. FILE NO: SA #002-17 and TXT #001-17 NOTICE OF APPLICATION The City of Yakima Planning Commission has initiated a State Environmental Policy Act Checklist (SEPA) application for a Non Project Action to the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The subject application pertains to all of the properties located within the City of Yakima. This proposal includes text amendments to the City of Yakima's Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Signs to bring the City of Yakima's sign ordinance into conformance with recent changes in state law for on premise signs. See ♦for a copy of the Draft Sign Code Amendments. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This is tt ntfify a&e-^ct,--&wft"vris1icti*m aint emyirtn-mental exAeKise ani the A10,,lic that the City of Yakima, Planning Division, has been established as the lead agency, pursuant to the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) under WAC § 197-11-926 for the review of this project. The City of Yakima has reviewed the proposed project for probable adverse environmental impacts and expects to issue a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for this project. The Optional DNS process in 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 gation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained by request and may be appealed pursuant to YMC § 6.88.170. 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. This may be your only opportunity to comment. All written comments received by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2017, will be considered prior to issuing the final SEPA determination on this application. 11*11010 . wil 215 •#> Joan Davenport, AICP, Planning Manager W Cww-UQQ&WW&W 5V*10r-Tdj11&TT =-1 wwm- Please reference the applicant's name or file number(s) in your correspondence. (SEPA#001 - 17, City of Yakima — Sign Text Amendments). 1709TIT-MAIVIN =* - Development Regulations For Project Mitigation and Consistency Include: the State Environmental Policy Act, the Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance, YMC Title 12, Development Standards, and the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This request requires that the City of Yakima Planning Commission hold an open record public hearing. The public hearing is scheduled to be held on February 22, 2017, beginning at 3:00 p.m., 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 written comments. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will issue their recommendation to City Council. maining tne compiete ap15 lis proposai M �1- M City of Yakima Planning Division, 2 nd floor City Hall, 129 North 2 nd Street, Y�kima, Washington. If you have any questions on this proposal please contact Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner al (509) 575-6163 or email to: jeff.peters@yakimawa.gov. Yakima W [)M 11111P INDEX 2015 1994 Chapter 15.08 proposed changes: The Highlights Why is the City Council being asked to amend the Sign Code?* ■ In mid -2015 the United States Supreme Court decided the case Reed v. Gilbert. The case looked at temporary signs that a church was using to direct people to their services each week (they had no building, so the location of worship changed from week to week). ■ The Town of Gilbert regulated signs based on the message (i.e. political, ideological, and temporary) and then subjected each category to different restrictions. ■ The Court looked at the regulations and held that sign regulations must be content -neutral. In other words, if a code enforcement official has to read the sign to determine if it is in violation of the code, then the regulation is content -based and unlawful (unless it meets a strict scrutiny test: a compelling governmental interest and a narrowly tailored regulation to achieve that interest). http: //www. legalbroadcastnetwork.co M 2 What led up to the proposed changes?. j Have you revised your sign code post Reed? o "It is nearly certain that every sign code in the United States has a provision that is now legally questionable after Reed. " o Daniel M. Olson "Sign Regulation and Reed v. Town of Gilbert," the Municipality. November 2015 ■ Staff presented proposed changes to the Sign Code to the Planning Commission ■ The Planning Commission discussed the sign code at a number of its regular meetings and addressed language, asked questions, added and deleted sections. ■ The Planning Commission sent out notice of the proposed changes. ■ Comments from the sign industry were received and addressed. ■ A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission where an industry representative discussed additional proposed changes. ■ The Planning Commission took all of the evidence and formulated its recommendation to Council. 3 Highlight #1: Changes to temporary sign provisdon&anguage ■ Current definition: "Temporary sign" means any sign banner, pennant valance, or advertising display constructed d cloth, paper canvas, cardboard, or other light non durab, e materials. Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs. ■ No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clear view triangle. ■ No temporary sign may be placed in the public right-of-way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city. ■ Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. ■ No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. ■ 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 are unregulated ■ Construction and real estate signs up to 32 sq. feet Proposed New Definition ■ Proposed definition: "Temporary sign" means any sign; poster; placard; stake sign or sign not placed in the ground with concrete or other means to provide permanent support, stability or rot prevention; banner; pennant; valance; or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used temporarily and is not permanently mounted, painted or otherwise affixed to a.permanent structure or building. Temporary signs may only be made of non -durable materials including, but not limited to, paper, corrugated board, flexible plastics, foamcore board, and/or signs painted with water soluble paints or chalks. Signs made of other materials shall be considered permanent and are subject to the permanent sign regulations of this Chapter. Proposed new temporary sign regulations ■ No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, clearview triangle or the roadway. ■ No temporary sign may be placed on City - owned property (not including a City right- of-way) unless in conjunction with an approved special event permit, temporary use permit or other permission from the City. ■ Temporary signs shall be promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. ■ In residential zones, properties are allowed one window sign (not to exceed 4 sq.ft.) and yard signs must conform to minimal requirements on size (height and sq. footage) . ■ In non-residential zones, windows signs can only take up 50% of the total window area, and other temporary signs are limited in height and sq. footage. ■ If the property (residential or non- Signs on City right-of-way must also conform to the following: ■ May only be placed between the property line and the back of the nearest curb or edge of the pavement. ■ Cannot be placed on sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas designed for pedestrian or vehicular use. ■ Only signs on stakes that can manually be pushed into the ground are allowed (although others may be allowed under a right-of-way use permit). ■ Approval of the abutting landowner is required. ■ Limited to 4 sq. feet and 3 feet in height from the ground to the top of the sign. ■ If dilapidated or a nuisance it must be Examples of Temporary S igns All temporary signs, regardless of content, would be regulated the same in the proposed changes to the code. It would not matter if the signs are for an election, advertising a product or advertising a service. They all would be required to meet the regulatory requirements concerning size, location, and materials. Some of the signs currently used, or used in the past, may not meet 2 8.. FJcty Alr� °E11'HOUSE 116.c -1141F... *M -(Cas, Highlight #2: Changes to portable sign purovisions rrent definition: "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. No changes are proposed to the definition. No other specific provisions existed. Proposed New Section on Portable Signs ■ Generally only allowed in non-residential zones. ■ Must be designed with durable materials to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base. ■ No illumination is allowed. ■ Maximum of 4 ft. high and 3 ft. wide. ■ No more than 2 per business/tenant space. ■ Located no further than 10 feet from the primary building of the business or the site's driveway entrance. ■ Not allowed in City right-of-way without a permit. ■ May only be displayed during business hours. 7 Exam Porta S igns pies of ble All portable signs, regardless of content, would be regulated the same in the proposed changes to the code. Portable signs would require that they be weighted, of specific dimensions, not be placed on a sidewalk without a right-of-way use permit, and not further than 10 feet from the building or site's driveway. Portable signs would only be r Highlight #3: Addition of digital sign provisions The proposed ordinance defines "Digital Signs" as: a changeable copy sign with LED (or other similar light source) text, graphics or symbols over a non -illuminated background. Digital signs are also known as "Electronic Message Centers" or "EMCs." It is proposed that digital signs be regulated as follows: 1. They may only be 50% of the total area of the sign and no greater than 50 sq. ft. (based on Table 8-2) 2. One digital sign per 100 ft. of frontage, and only in non-residential zones. 3. The only motion can be the change of message. 4. They shall be equipped with sensor that automatically dims according to ambient light conditions. usinessA oRLLKSI,DE 509-728-31 90 Highlight #4: Regulations regarding affixing to City property Section 15.08.070(x) is proposed as follows: "No signs shall be affixed, connected to, taped, zip -tied, tied, or otherwise attached to any City property, including, but not limited to, utility poles, utility boxes, fences, or street signs. Such signs will be removed by the City. Removed signs will be held for five business days at the Public Works Department after which they will be discarded and/or destroyed." 10 Highlight #5: New provision regulating carried signs The proposed ordinance defines 66 pro as: A hand-held or carried sign held or carried by a person. It is proposed that Carried Signs be regulated as follows: 1. Nopermit is required and there is no limit as to the number of signs. 2. The sign cannot exceed 8 sq.ft. or exceed 8 ft. in height. 3. Permitted in non-residential zones. 4. Cannot be illuminated—only allowed from dawn until dusk. 5. Carriers must stay on sidewalks and 15 feet from any unsignalized intersection. 6. Cannot interfere with pedestrian 11 Highlight #6: New provision barring signs The proposed ordinance lists "trailered signs" as a Prohibited Sign. "Trailered sign" is defined as: Any sign located on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normally licensed by the state as a trailer, or any sign that has wheels, or is located on or affixed to wheels, capable of being used to move the sign from location to location. Trailered sign does not only include signs that are pulled behind vehicles, but all signs that are located on or affixed to wheels. traitered http: / /www. businesssig nsales.com 12 Highlight #7: Changes in provisions applicable to all signs 1. No signs are allowed in the clear view triangle of roadways, driveways or curb cuts. 2. No signs are allowed in the roadway portion of the right-of-way. 3. Owners of property, or others having lawful possession of property, are responsible for the maintenance of signs. Signs placed on the public right-of-way must be maintained by the sign owner. 4. Vacant and/or unused signs or supports shall be removed by the sign owner immediately. 5. Any signs lawfully existing currently, other than portable, temporary or illegal signs, are considered non -conforming uses and will be allowed to be maintained and operated so long as they are not changed in any manner that increases noncompliance, structurally altered or moved, are hazardous or abandoned. 13 UESTIONS