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City of Yakima Planning Commission
PUBLIC MEETING
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday November 12, 2014
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
YPC Members:
Chairman Dave Fonfara, Vice -Chair Scott Clark, Al Rose,
Paul Stelzer, Bill Cook, Patricia Byers, Ron Anderson
City Planning:
Joan Davenport (Community Development Director/Planning Manager); Jeff Peters (Supervising
Planner); Valerie Smith (Senior Planner); Robbie Aaron and Trevor Martin (Assistant Planners); and
Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant)
Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Staff Announcements
IV. Audience Participation
V. Continued Discussion on Amendments to the Sign Code YMC 15.08 - revisions as of
11/07/14.
VI. Sign Survey Results
VII. Discuss Options for 2015 - 2017 Annual Comprehensive Plan Map Amendments &
Update of the City's 2025 Comprehensive Plan
VIII. Other Business
• Schedule next meeting date
IX. Adjourn
Next Meeting: November 26, 2014
S�IGN—INS'HEET
City of Yakima Planning Commission
City Hall Council Chambers
Wednesday November 12, 2014
Beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
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Item No. 7.
For Meeting of. November 04, 2014
ITEM TITLE: Follow up Memo to Council on Temporary Sign Regulations
SUBMITTED BY: Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development
Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The enclosed memo includes a recommendation to the Planning Commission related to the pending amendments
to the Temporary Sign Code requirements. The memo is presented for City Council consideration.
Resolution:
)ther (Specify):
Contract:
Start Date:
Item Budgeted:
Funding Source/Fiscal Impact:
Strategic Priority:
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
RECOMMENDATION:
Ordinance:
Contract Term:
End Date:
Amount:
Improve the Built Environment
Review the draft amendment and provide direction.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Upload Date
10/27/2014
City Manager
Type
Cover Memo
Page 1 of 1 Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Memorandum of Transmittal
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Tony O'Rourke, City Manager
Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development
Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner
Date: October 27, 2014
Subject: Additional Guidance to Planning Commission on Temporary Sign Amendments
Sign Code Amendments are currently under review by Planning Commission as previously
directed by City Council action on August 5, 2014. Temporary signs are primarily regulated by
provisions of the zoning ordinance in the Yakima Municipal Code (YMC 15.08.110). The City
Council intent expressed at the Study Session on August 5, 2014 was for the Planning
Commission to conduct a limited review of the sign code with particular emphasis on clarifying
issues related to temporary signs and exempt signs.
These issues require thoughtful public review, in which the Planning Commission is currently
engaged. To resolve some citizen concerns about temporary signs the Council could consider
directing the Planning Commission to consider the following:
Eliminate the time restrictions on the number of days a Temporary Sign may be
displayed (YMC 15.08.110, Part 1) — as 30 continuous days / 90 days maximum per
year.
Yakima Municipal Cocle
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
Chapter 15.08
SIGNS
Sections:
15.08.010 Purpose.
15.08.020 Definitions.
15.08.030 Development perini1 required.
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15.08.040urramnx
15.08.050 1'rolni'bited sit,�ars.
15.08.055 Sign maintenance.
15.08.060 Sign standards.
15.08.070 General provisions.
15.08.080 Projection over right-of-way.
15.08.090 Roof signs.
15.08.100 Wall signs.
15.08.110 Temporary signs.
15.08.120 Directional signs.
15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards.
15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings.
15.08.150 Freeway signs.
15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs.
15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed.
15.08.180 Variances.
15.08.190 Violations.
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15.08.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to accommodate and promote sign placement consistent with the character and intent
of the zoning district; proper sign maintenance; elimination of visual clutter; and creative and innovative sign
design. To accomplish this purpose, the posting, displaying, erecting, use, and maintenance of signs within the urban
area shall occur in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as
specified herein.
"Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or
more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use.
"Banner" means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or
more edges. National flags, state and local flags or any official flag at an institution or business will not be
considered banners.
"Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural
protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area.
"Changing message center sign" means an electronically control led sign where different automatic changing
messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays.
"Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or
firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which
the building is intended.
Directional Sign. See "off -premises directional sign" and "on -premises directional sign.'
Sign Ord. I Id 2/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
Page 2/16
"Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as
part of the sign proper.
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intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-
third of the non constant light source is off at any one time.
"Freestanding sign” means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground.
Sign Ord. 11/12/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code Page 3/16
Chapter 15.08 SiGNS
"Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic.
"Grand opening sign" means temporary signs, posters, banners, strings of lights, clusters of flags, balloons and
searchlights used to announce the opening of a completely new enterprise or the opening of an enterprise under new
management.
"Multiple -building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, offices, or commercial uses sharing
the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple -
building complex shall be considered a single use.
"Multiple -tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the
same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple -
building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.)
"Off -premises directional sign" means an off -premises sign with directions to a particular business.
"Off -premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold,
produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located.
"On -premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits,
service areas, or other on-site locations.
"On -premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the
business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business
or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises.
"Political sign" means a sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective offices, or a political party, or
a sign urging a particular- vote oil a public issue decided by ballot.
"Portable sign" means a temporary 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 readerboards (also see
"temporary sign") 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.
"Real estate sign" means any sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of land or buildings.
"Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral or essentially sig+a ,Apart of a normal roof
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"Sign” means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the
subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes an activity, product, service, place, business, or any other
thing.
"Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but
excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message.
Sign Ord. I 1 / 12/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
IP a„e 4/16
"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.
"Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet.
"Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots,
each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two
or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages.
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"Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper,
canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials and portable signs as defined in this section. Types of
displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event, and garage sale signs.
"Use identification sign" means a sign used to identify and/or contain information pertaining to a school, church,
residential development, or a legal business other than a home occupation in a residential district.
"Wall sign" means any on -premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the
wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100.
Sign Ord. 1 1 / 12/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code Page 5/16
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
"Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information
about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale or service placed inside a window or upon the Nvindow panes or
glass and visible from the exterior of the windows ,1hkhjod ill d l,:nllinh11 " "'s
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15.08.030 Development permit required.
No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first
receiving a development permit from the building official.
1. For New Uses. All on -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses
requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC
15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off -premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in
YMC 15.08.130.
2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign
requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official. (Ord. 2011-12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1
(part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
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Historical site plaques;
6, Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.;
Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public
duty or in giving any legal notice;
XDirectional, warning or information signs or structures required or authorized by law;
Q Official flags of the United States of America, states of the United States, counties, municipalities, official
flags of foreign nations, and flags of internationally and nationally recognized organizations;
10, Political signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office, a political party, or
promoting a position on a public issue during a campaign; provided, that:
Ei. All political signs shall be removed within fifteen days following the election, except that in cases
where a general election follows a primary election, those signs for candidates whose names will
appear on the ballot in the general election may be displayed during the interim period and up to
fifteen days after the general election; and
Sign Ord. 11/12/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code Page 6/16
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
i,, No political sign shall be erected upon any private property without the permission of the resident
or owner thereof, and, in cases where there is no occupied structure on the property, no political
signs shall be placed thereon without the written consent of the owner of the property;
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adopted statute. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 1, 2001: Ord. 93-81 § 33, 1993: Ord. 3019
§ 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
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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 norinal course of business;
2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion
with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal;
3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control standard poles;
4. Swinging projecting signs;
5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling materials)
or hazardous condition;
6. Abandoned signs;
7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and
8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 34,
1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.055 Sign maintenance.
A. General Requirements. Signs shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not
constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling
materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs.
Sign Ord. 11/12/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
Page 7/16
B. Nonconfon-ning Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal
the-o-�Fmcr-of-the,:..rovetl,,,
on which the nonconforniing sign is located_from the provisions
of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of signs. (See YMC 15.08.160.) (Ord. 20084i
§ I (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81
15.08.060 Sign standards.
The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8-1, "Type and Number of Signs Peri-nitted," Table 8-
"Maxii-nuin Sign Area," and Table 8-3, "Sigii 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 th
principal
Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.48 SIGNS
Page 8/16
Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted
Sian Ord. I -1/112/14 Draft
ZONING DISTRICTS
SIGN TYPE
SR I R-1 € R-2
R-3 B-1 HB 1 B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2
PERMITTED SIGNS
Cin -Premises Sims
Nameplate IPennitted
as an : ;essorz lis-, to an Approveo or Existing Use
Subdivision
Identification.Project
1
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Root. Portable Sims
Not Pen-nittea
Class 1 } Ese
Fr stanuin`'
Suodi, i_.ion Proi. i.D.
n -pr eine es signs :reeting the standards of this chapter arc cons dered Class ;I i uses requ ring T pe (1)
On!
eview, Orn -premises signs not meeting the standards of this chapter shall follo,v the procedures of Y 1C.
15.08.1-0, and are otherwise not pe nnitted.
Projecting ot Fernitted
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Directional
See YM,, 1 ^.08.15
Off -Premises SivrFu
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Advertising
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Billboards
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N EiN BER OF SIGNS PERtv'11TT ED
i On -Premises Signs
Nameplate
1 Per Dwelling
Subdivision,
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Sian Ord. I -1/112/14 Draft
Yakima Municipal Code
Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
Page /10
SIGN TYPE
ZONING DISTRICTS
SR R-1 € R-2
R-3 B-1
B-2
SCC
LCC
CBD GC AS RD M-1
M-2
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N .i ?er,7i:ted 1 Sian Per Parve. ,Also See 'MC I5.08._?v)
Bi. -boards
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2. Nameplates and sUbdi. (sion identification signs permitted in the residential cistric s matt be placed on a wall—See Tale 8-2.
Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area
Freestanding and Projecting Signs
ZONING DISTRICT
Sign is set back 15 ft. or 1 Sign is set back 15 ft or
.ALL SIGNS
FREEWAY SIGNS
less from required right- more from required right-
of-way ' of -way
SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3
Nar ep,a;es :; s . it. and hd;vis'on nro;ect ;de -t f`cat on u13:c 32 sq. ft.
RCS. Pui t,TTE
ti and B-1
24 sq. ft. 40. sq. ft
40 sc. ft. 60 sq. ft
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TO 3010 SQUARE F'Jti7
LCC
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Chapter 15.00' S_GNS
Sign Ord. I1; l2 1=1 Draft
Page 1 Of 10
Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks
ZONING DISTRICTS
SIGN STANDARDS I SR I R-1 I R-2 i R-3 I B-1 I HB i B-2 I SCC I LCC] CBD I GC I AS I RD I M-1 I M-2
Freestanding' =Sign is set ; ft. 10 p. i- ft. 130 1°. 30 ft, 30 l`t.
back 15 feet
or less 1=Har
I requirea
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ZONING DISTRICT
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Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL SIGNS
FREEWAY SIGNS
less from required right-
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of -way
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less than 400
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ZONING DISTRICTS
SIGN STANDARDS I SR I R-1 I R-2 i R-3 I B-1 I HB i B-2 I SCC I LCC] CBD I GC I AS I RD I M-1 I M-2
Freestanding' =Sign is set ; ft. 10 p. i- ft. 130 1°. 30 ft, 30 l`t.
back 15 feet
or less 1=Har
I requirea
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Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
(Crd. 1011=12 § I -part), 1-0-1 -1; Ord- § I ;par.), 20-08: Ord. 93-91 § 36� Ord- 3106 § 17Ord- 3019 § 35- -1 9877: 0 L 294- {pa t), 986)-
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ZONING DISTRICTS
SR R -I R-2 R-3
B -I HB
B-2
SCC
LCC
CBD
GC AS RD
M-1
M-2
SIGN STANDARDS
right-of-way
Sig .s set
'0 ft.
15 ft,
20 ft.
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35
- ft.
ft
30 ft.
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back
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from - i
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evvay
Where De--nitted: 70 t.
Su BACKS
M-n`em- m font ,ard setbad, Edge of .._E:ht=of-wa,
v'nimurn side -yard se-NacKs Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-11)
Notes:
I YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and 'multinple-tenant buildings.
2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall. (See Table 8-2.)
(Crd. 1011=12 § I -part), 1-0-1 -1; Ord- § I ;par.), 20-08: Ord. 93-91 § 36� Ord- 3106 § 17Ord- 3019 § 35- -1 9877: 0 L 294- {pa t), 986)-
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Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
15.08.070 General provisions.
All signs shall comply with the following provisions:
A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code;
B. Except fou c at:nj� ! � igns, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground;
C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC
15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090;
D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8-3, except when the side or rear yard is a street
frontage, then the front setback shall apply;
E. Lighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or
brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety;
F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner;
G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain no
written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1;
H. A clearview triangle shall be maintained at all driveways and curb cuts for vision safety purposes. (See YMC
15.05.040);
L No freestanding signs shall be placed in the clearview triangle established in YMC 15.05.040; and
J. Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. (Ord. 2011-
12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1
(part), 1986).
15.08.080 Projection over right-of-way.
Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions:
1. No more than one-third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which
it is attached.
2. All signs projecting over the public right-of-way shall conform to the following standards:
Clearance Above Grade
Maximum Projection
Less than 8 feet
Not peniitted
8 feet to 9 feet
I foot
9 feet to 10 feet
2 feet
Over 10 feet
2/3 the distance from
building to curb fine or a
maximum of 10 feet
No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987: Ord.
2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.090 Roof signs.
All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions
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, Roof signs shall be itnd� ^,r,i��zg�.ni.Y a No 11tc wot �, �.�� nwn, odVn�wu��ib;nE . �ir lea°_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
kRoof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is
located.
•1 -All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a inanner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord.
2008-46 § I (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § I (part), 1986).
15.08.100 Wall signs.
All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions:
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.
_. 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.
, Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached.
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All temporary signs shall conform to the following.,
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2. �No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle.
3_4No temporary sign may be placed in the public right-of-way or an easement unless specifically
permitted by the city/county.
4. STemporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or
other barrier.
5. 6No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended,
(Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93-81 § 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part),
1986).
15.08.120 Directional signs.
A. On -Premises Directional Signs. On -premises directional signs readable from the public right-of-way may be
permitted in accordance with Table 8-1. On -premises directional signs may contain both directions and the business
name or logo, provided the business name or logo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on -premises
directional signs shall meet the general provisions of this section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face.
B. Off -Premises Directional Signs. Off -premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in YMC
15.08.130(B); provided, that:
1. Each use located in a district where off -premises directional signs are allowed is permitted one off -
premises directional sign;
2. The off -premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square feet in
area nor twenty-five feet in height;
3. The off -premises signs are permanently installed on private property;
4. Only one off -premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part),
1986).
15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards.
A. Billboards are:
1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts; and
2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts.
B. Billboards may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the
provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria:
1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face;
2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face;
3. There are no side-by-side panels;
4. Required front yard setbacks are met;
5. Billboards between a one -hundred -fifty and three -hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be
restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted;
6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district;
7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage;
8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8-3;
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9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off -premises signs and billboards does not exceed the
number of freestanding signs allowed for the property.
C. Off -premises signs are:
1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts;
2. Class (2) uses in the B-2, CBD, GC, and RD districts.
Off -premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the
provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1
(part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings.
A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings in
the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts.
B. Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each
street frontage in accordance with Table 8-2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet:
1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage
or part thereof; or
2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8-2,
If option 1, as set forth in subsection (B)(] ) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer
than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8-2. These provisions shall
also apply to each multiple -tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple -building complex.
The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertis- one or more of the uses in the multiple -building
complex or multiple -tenant building. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.150 Freeway signs.
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit hotelshnotels, restaurants, service stations and fruit stands near
the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their service.
B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one
street frontage, when the use:
1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1st Street, North 16th
Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway
interchange; or
2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right-of-way,
C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple -building complex or for
each development, whichever is more restrictive.
D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one
street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign.
E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8-3. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008:
Ord. 93-81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.160 Legal nonconforming signs.
Any sign lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may
continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful;
provided, that:
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Chapter 15.08 SIGNS
A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and
B. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be
required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal
structural repair and maintenance; and
C. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sign. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed.
A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of
the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or when required as part of a detailed sign plan. The
comprehensive design plan shall include a narrative and site plan, including but not limited to the following:
1. Site plan which includes the physical components of the sign including sign size, height, shape, color,
location and associated landscaping;
2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed
structures, other signs, neighboring land uses and the character of the zoning district;
3. An explanation of why the existing sign standards are not adequate and require adjustment; and
4. For multiple -tenant buildings and multiple building complexes, a description of how the available sign area
will be allocated between tenants or leasable spaces.
B. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review the comprehensive design plan in accordance with
the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official
shall approve the comprehensive design plan and/or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he finds that
such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses,
and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official
may also attach conditions to this approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this section and YMC 15.10.030.
(Ord. 2011-12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1
(part), 1986).
15.08.180 Variances.
Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to
YMC Chapter 15.21. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
15.08.190 Violations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord.
2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986).
Sign Ord. 11/12/14 Draft
Sign Survey
What do you think is the most important reason to regulate signage in a City?
o (- Public safety concerns (i.e. distracting, causes traffic issues and accidents,
located in dangerous places, block the clear view of oncoming traffic)
o (- Aesthetic concerns (i.e. the look of the City's built environment and sign
pollution, eye sores, trashy, confusing)
o C Do not think we should regulate signage
o (- Think it's important so that all businesses have the same rules to operate by,
including advertising and promoting their business
• What portion of the Sign Ordinance is most important to update, what has you most
concerned?
o r Definitions
o r Limiting factors (size, height, number, location)
o r Nothing should be updated, just enforce the ordinance as written today
o r Other
• Should the City of Yakima make the Sign Ordinance more liberal? (i.e. relaxed or
less restrictive)?
o C Yes
o f No
• What are your concerns about signage?
o r
Too many signs
o r
Visual appearance
o r
Maintenance of existing signs
o r
Location
o r
Size and Height
o r
Not concerned about signage
o r
Temporary vs permanent
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Which signs do you find to be the most undesirable, distasteful or a nuisance?
o r Temporary signs
o r Window signs
o r Wall signs
o r None, I don't think signs are an issue in the City
o r Other
In your opinion what would be the best method to improve or fix the signs that you
find undesirable, distasteful or a nuisance?
o r Prohibiting all temporary signs, window signs, or wall signs
o (- Limiting the number of signs to a reasonable amount (quantitative question
below)
o (- Limiting the size or percentage of space covered by a sign (i.e. window signs
cannot cover more than 60% of the window area)
o (- Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance
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If the City of Yakima were to limit signs what would be a reasonable limiting factors
(multiple part question)
• Window Signs
o r Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance
o r Limit number of window signs allowed
o Limit size or percentage that a window can be covered by signage
o r Other
6 Temporary Signs
o r Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance
o r They should be exempt and not regulated at all; for size, height, location, and
number of permitted per parcel.
o (' Should be regulated by size, height, location, and number of permitted per
parcel
o (- Other
0 Window Signs
o Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance
o Limit number of wall signs allowed
o Limit amount of coverage of the wall
What best describes your interest in the Sign Ordinance:
o r I am a business owner located in the City of Yakima
o r I am a citizen who lives in the City of Yakima
o ` I am an owner of a business that is the sign industry (billboards, metal
fabrication, etc.)
o r I am an owner of a business who is directly affected by the sign ordinance, in
one or more of the following ways
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. What should be "exempt"? Check all that apply
o
r
Temporary signs (i.e. events, sales, new product launches)
o
r
Window signs
o
r
Wall signs
o
r
Church signs
o
r
School signs
o
r
City Event signs
o
r
Billboards
o
r
Directional signs
o
r
Project signs (i.e. new subdivision, construction sites, real estate signs)
o
r
Political signs
o
r
Gravestones
o
r
Historical site plaques
o
r
Barber poles
o
r
Official public or court notices
o
r
Canopies and awnings
o
r
Menu boards
• Would you like the City of Yakima to regulate the type of materials used for temporary
signs?
Yes
No
* Materials allowed for temporary signage:
UC Cardboard
Plastic
Wood
Vinyl
Paint
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r Where should signs be allowed to be located/be attached to? Check all that apply
• Parking lots
�i Sidewalks
• uC Right-of-ways
U Attached to fences
• up , Attached to poles
On benches or other structures
u Walls
Windows
• m,. Roofs
V On private property only
• i , In residential districts
• Future sign code enforcement sweeps: are they necessary?
• Yes
m No
• Should the City of Yakima be proactive or reactive with sign code enforcement?
Proactive
• Reactive
No Comment
Do you have suggestions from other jurisdiction's codes that would work for the City of
Yakima?
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. Signs that are too tall or so large that they obstruct views of the city.
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• Allow businesses to do as they please in the windows of their own paid space. The city
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• again I believe that they should be professionally done
• As long as they were professionally signed and kept up. businesses should be allowed to
have their signs. being one or how many they have. caring for your signs is caring about
your business. it reflects you.
• Make an ordinance as to how many signs can be up for elections. Be sure and make sure
those putting signs up know that they only have 48 hours to remove signs following any
election.............I really get upset when I see many or any signs up after an election. If sign
is still up after 48 hours, fine the person whose signs are still up ........ signs are very
distracting ........ I see many signs up within a one block area that are so distracting and
could cause accidents.
• If they are inside a business window I don't see why inforcment is needed
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sidewalk or view of drivers at the intersections and they look clean and maintained. Limit
campain signs to 5 per candidate within city limits.
• Allow businesses to do as they please in the windows of their own paid space. The city
isn't paying their lease or washing their windows!
• again I believe that they should be professionally done
• As long as they were professionally signed and kept up. businesses should be allowed to
have their signs. being one or how many they have. caring for your signs is caring about
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election.............I really get upset when I see many or any signs up after an election. If sign
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distracting ........ I see many signs up within a one block area that are so distracting and
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proud of it. Make sure it is in top form. I wash my temporary sign. Dust from the road
gets on it. it comes down to how much pride you have in the business you have created.
personally I have an enormous amount of pride in mine.
• Allow them for no more than 7 days. Regulated by time allowed.
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professional looking. Otherwise, the business owner should have the freedom to do as
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• Leave businesses alone. If a business can afford advertising allow them to do so. This is a
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• Limit them to a specific time frame and the size, height, Ic,--,Ibn & number
• Temporary signs like other signs should be cared for. If it is part of your business be
proud of it. Make sure it is in top form. I wash my temporary sign. Dust from the road
gets on it. it comes down to how much pride you have in the business you have created.
personally I have an enormous amount of pride in mine.
• Allow them for no more than 7 days. Regulated bytime allowed.
• Should not block sidewalk or field of vision at intersections for drivers and be clean and
professional looking. Otherwise, the business owner should have the freedom to do as
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How much more money is going to be wasted? What about graffiti in the city? IT IS
EVERYWHERE!!! A much larger eye sore than signs. I agree signs need maintenace for
effective business marketing and city appeal, however there are bigger issues.
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• City of Spokane has a good sign code ordinance recently i ed about three years ago
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temporary sign, special event sign ordinance and permit applications.
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• No billboards within 500 feet from residential areas. Look at Shirleys flowers as an
example of over use of signage. Roof sign, wall sign, window sign, portable sign and a
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• Cities of, Edmond, Everett, Lynnwood, Chelan, NOT Spokane for Billboards, Walla Walla.
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• Cities of, Edmond, Everett, Lynnwood, Chelan, NOT Spokane for Billboards, Walla Walla.
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• I believe as a working member in this community that if u continue to micromanage the
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• I feel the city should look at the over all scheme of things on this issue. Signage is how
small business attracts clientele. So that being said. As long as they are professional
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Memorandum of Transmittal
To: Yakima City Planning Commission
From: Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development
Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner
Date: November 12, 2014
Subject: Future Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review Schedule
OR THE
The 2014 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process is nearly complete. The Planning Commission
concluded their review on October 22, 2014 and the City Council is scheduled to review the Planning
Commission recommendations on November 18, 2014. This year the Planning Commission reviewed 3
map amendments and one text amendment.
Beginning in 2015, the City Planning Commission will commence review for the updating of the City of
Yakima Comprehensive Plan 2040, as required by the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A. (4a)). The
Comprehensive Plan Update is due to be submitted to Washington State Department of Commerce on
or before June 30, 2017. City staff is preparing a work program to meet this deadline. Annual
amendments to the Plan are time-consuming and are generally driven by pending development
requests.
Citizen amendment to the Comprehensive Plan are permitted once a year, under state law. City Planning
Staff respectfully recommends consideration for limiting future amendments to the Plan in the next few
years, in order to complete the mandatory review and not create confusion about the status of the Plan
in an amendment process. Specifically, staff recommends the following schedule:
2015: Allow Citizen Requests to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
2016: No Annual Citizen Requests for Comprehensive Plan amendments, Docket requests
2017: No Annual Citizen Requests for Comprehensive Plan amendments, Docket requests
Under this schedule, we would need to provide broad public notice regarding the limitations on future
amendments. Essentially, the 2015 Amendment cycle would be the last open opportunity for citizen
amendments until 2018. However, if a citizen had an amendment that could not wait until 2018, the City
could docket their request for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan Update. In those situations, if
approved by the Planning Commission, the citizen amendment would become part of the
Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update which would be in effect in summer of 2017.
Alternatively, the Planning Commission could recommend no Citizen Plan Amendments in 2015. The City
Council will consider this issue at their November 18, 2014 meeting.
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