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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-11-16 YPC PacketFOtt.:ryWu A"W,■Wlki DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Division lr I 10W Joan Davenport, AICP, Director ` u 0' V of `MA 129 North Second Street, 2 Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 I � ii ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC MEETING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday May 11, 2016 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 Council Liaison: Mayor Avina Gutierrez Ci Planning Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director/Planning Manager); Jeff Peters (Supervising Planner); Valerie Smith (Senior Planner); Trevor Martin (Associate Planner); Eric Crowell (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Department Assistant) Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes • January 27, 2016, February 10, 2016, March 9, 2016, and April 13, 2016 VI. Long Range Planning 6 Report on the Visioning Process VII. Review of Yakima Planning Commission Bylaws VIII. Continued Discussion on Changes to Title 15 & Title 16 of the Yakima Municipal Code IX. Continued Discussion on Land Use Sign Removal Amendments X. Sign Code Amendments (YMC 15.08) XI. Other Business XII. Adjourn Next Meeting: May 25, 2016 City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) City Hall Council Chambers Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2016 Call to Order Chairman Scott Clark called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Roll Call YPC Members Present: Chairman Scott Clark, Al Rose, Peter Marinace, Gavin Keefe YPC Members Absent: Vice -Chair Patricia Byers (excused), Bill Cook (excused) Staff Present: Valerie Smith, Senior Planner; Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner; Trevor Martin, Associate Planner; Eric Crowell, Assistant Planner; Lisa Maxey, Department Assistant Others: Sign -in sheet in file Staff Announcements Supervising Planner Jeff Peters announced that the City Council may direct the Planning Commission to amend the zoning code surrounding marijuana issues, in which case special Planning Commission meetings for study sessions and a public hearing may be necessary. Peters also announced Eric Crowell as the new Assistant Planner. Crowell proceeded to introduce himself to the Commission. Associate Planner Trevor Martin provided the Commission with a draft of the historic preservation element document of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2040. He contributed the idea of a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and a staff member from Artifacts Consulting, Inc. Audience Participation None noted. Approval of Meeting Minutes oflanuary 27th February 10th March 9th anal � rte, 2016 Commissioner Rose made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of January 27, 2016; February 10, 2016; March 9, 2016; and April 13, 2016. The motion as seconded and carried unanimously. Lo Lag Range Planning: Report on the Visioning Process Senior Planner Valerie Smith provided the Commission with a draft of the Visioning Survey Summary. She added that the final form of the summary will be put on the City's website and will be an appendix of the Comprehensive Plan Update 2040 document. Smith indicated that the final phase of the visioning process is the workshop on May 25th. Discussion ensued regarding the intent of the plan and the definitions of terms used in the visioning survey summary. Smith then listed the details of the upcoming workshop which will cover the topics of land use and housing on May 25f at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioner Rose asked what notification will be provided for the workshop to which Smith answered that a postcard and an email will be sent to interested parties. Review of the Yakima Planning Commission. Bylaws Peters informed the commission that the Bylaws are specific as to the starting time of the meetings, which has changed a number of times throughout the years. Chairman Clark -1- moved that the commission direct staff to rewrite the bylaws in a manner that provides flexibility to the meeting times and places. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Continued Discussion on Changes to Title 15 & Title 16 of the Yakima Municipal Code Peters informed the Commission that the notice requirements table and corrections to the code as advised by legal staff have been incorporated into the code revisions draft. Continued Discussion on Land Use Sign Removal Amendments Peters summarized the options listed in the memo that he and Planning Manger Joan Davenport had provided, which addressed different possibilities of how to enforce land use action signs to come down in a timely manner. He indicated that option 5 was the city's recommended option, which would make the city responsible for removal of the sign with the cost of the production and removal added to the application fee. Discussion ensued regarding the right to enter onto private property to remove the sign. Chairman Clark voiced that he's not favorable to the city's recommended option because of the negative effect it has on those who would responsibly take down the sign themselves, but likes the idea of a deposit. More discussion took place regarding the options presented. Commissioner Marinace asked how the sign removal cost was estimated, to which Peters provided a detailed response on the calculations. Chairman Clark stated that he would like more time to consider the options. Commissioner Marinace concurred with the Chairman that a fee for the production and removal of the signs may not be necessary to require for everyone. The Commission had consensus to table this item to the next Planning Commission meeting. Sign Code Amendments, YMC 15.08 Senior Assistant City Attorney Sara Watkins explained the Supreme Court case of Reed v. Gilbert which pertained to regulating temporary signs based on content, and explained the effect that it has on Yakima's Municipal Code. Watkins went through her revisions of YMC 8.30, YMC 11.08, and YMC 15.08. Peters made it known that the Commission doesn't have jurisdiction over YMC 8.30 or YMC 11.08, and that they were only provided to the commission to show consistency in the changes throughout the Municipal Code. Peters informed the Commission that Commissioner Byers emailed positive comments back to staff regarding the proposed changes in light of her not being able to attend the meeting. Chairman Clark and Commissioner Rose concurred with the changes proposed. Commissioner Rose made a motion for staff to proceed in preparing to send this matter to a public hearing; the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Other Business None noted. M urn A motion to adjourn to May 25, 2016 was passed with unanimous vote. This meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m. Chairman Scott Clark Date This meeting was filmed by YPAC. 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C Meeting CITY OF YAKIMA PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS (Adopted by the City of Yakima Planning Commission on March 9, 2011; Amended by City Council, February 19, 2013) SECTION I: GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES These Bylaws establish the rules and procedures under which the City of Yakima Planning Commission (YPC or Commission) executes those duties and functions set forth in Chapter 1.42 of the Yakima Municipal Code. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION, TERMS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF A. The City of Yakima Planning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The term of office for the initial members appointed to the Commission shall be designated from one to six years in such a manner as to provide that the fewest possible terms will expire in any one year. Thereafter the term of office for each appointive member shall be six years. B. The members of the Commission shall be selected without respect to political affiliation. C. No person shall serve more than two consecutive six-year terms, provided that a person who is appointed to fill an unexpired term of less than two years is eligible to serve two successive six-year terms; and provided further, a person who is ineligible to serve for having served two consecutive terms may again serve after two years have elapsed from the end of the second such term. D. The Commission will, by majority vote, elect a Chair and Vice Chair at the first meeting of each year who will serve throughout that year. The Chair: Decides all points of order and procedural matters subject to rules and bylaws. 2. May appoint committees as necessary to investigate and report on matters before the Commission. In cases where the Chair is absent the Vice Chair will serve in their place and will have the same powers and duties. E. Commission Staff assistance shall be provided by the Department of Community and Economic Development with additional assistance and information to be provided by other City departments and consultants as may be necessary to aid the Commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this chapter. F. The Commission members shall not receive any salary or other compensation for services rendered on the Commission, but necessary expenses actually incurred and within the budget as set by the annual budget ordinance shall be paid. G. Vacancies occurring, other than through the expiration of terms, shall be filled for the unexpired terms. Members may be removed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Other reasons for removal may include: Absence from three consecutive regular meetings or six regular meetings in a twelve-month period which shall be regarded as constituting resignation from the Commission. This information will be forwarded to the Mayor and City Council by Staff. Reinstatement may be sought through a hearing by the Commission. Excused absences (sickness, death in the family, business trips or emergencies) will not affect the member's status, except in cases of an extended illness or absence the member shall be replaced. When a member is approaching the maximum number of absences they will be notified by Staff. Verification of attendance will be based exclusively on the minutes of each meeting. Z Participation in a legally demonstrable case involving a conflict of interest. H. No member of the Commission shall represent the Commission in its official actions except as specifically authorized by majority vote. Commission members shall refrain from discussing or expressing opinions on matters on the Commission's agenda outside of Commission meetings except as authorized in (H) above, or on direction from the Chair. To avoid any conflicts of interest, no Commission member shall vote on the determination of any application or determination in which they maintain an employer/employee relationship or where they or members of their immediate family have a financial interest. K. Commission members shall not vote on any issues before the Commission unless they have been in attendance at previous deliberations on the subject or shall have the approval of the Chair contingent on the Chair's determination that the member has familiarized themselves with the subject and the minutes of any meetings where the subject was discussed. PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING REGULAR MEETINGS A. Pre -meeting If there are agenda items, regular meetings will be held at 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month in the City Council chambers. In case of scheduling conflicts the meeting place may be changed at the discretion of the Chair with ten days advance notice given to Commission members and the public. If the designated meeting date falls on a weekend or an official holiday the meeting may be changed to a time and place as determined by the Commission at the preceding month's meeting. If such a change occurs, the regular meeting place will be posted as to the new time and place. 2. If there are no agenda items, the Chair may cancel the regular meeting after giving all Commission members and the public 24 hours advance notice. However, if a majority of Commission members express the desire to hold the meeting, it shall convene as scheduled. If the meeting is canceled, a notice to that effect will be posted at the regular meeting place at the regular time. 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of Commission members. Commission members will be given at least 48 hours advance notice of the time and place of such meetings. 4. All regular and special meetings will be open to the public and the date, place and agenda will be publicized in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 42.30 RCW). The agenda for regularly scheduled meetings shall be posted and advertised 48 hours prior to the regularly scheduled meetings. 5. The order of agenda items will be determined by their order of receipt or as Commission Staff deems appropriate. 6. Staff shall be responsible for notifying principles in each matter as specified under the rules for review procedures. B. Regular Order of Business for Meetings Business will be conducted under Robert's Rules of Order except where this contradicts with the Bylaws or other special rules adopted by the Commission, which then take precedence. All issues will be decided by simple majority vote except amendments to the Bylaws, which require a vote of two-thirds of the membership. 2. Four members or 51 percent of the non -vacant membership of the Commission constitutes a quorum. Meetings without a quorum will be recessed to the earliest possible date. 3. Minutes will be taken during all Commission proceedings. Additionally, the meetings may be videotaped to further clarify the minutes. 4. The regular order of business shall be as follows: a. Call to order b. Adoption of minutes C. Report of committees (if any) d. New business e. Old business f. Adjournment 5. The regular order of business for consideration of preliminary subdivisions, comprehensive plan amendments and rezones shall be as follows: a, The Commission Staff person shall offer a preliminary statement or Staff Report concerning the application. b. The applicant or the designated agent of the applicant presents statements in favor of the application including any relevant exhibits. C. Public comments. d. Rebuttal by all concerned parties. e. Deliberation by Commission. f. Motion for action. g. Vote. During the course of the meeting, the above procedure may be temporarily modified by the concurrence of all parties and the Commission. 6. The Commission shall act on each application at the meeting unless the Chair or a majority of the Commission decides to defer consideration to a later date. Requests for continuance may be granted if all parties agree. The continuance will be publicly announced by the Chair, and the matter is automatically set on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting. In such a case, no further notice is required for the principles in the case. 4 C. Post -meeting Staff will be responsible for notifying participants as called for under rules for specific review procedures. Z Staff will be responsible for forwarding materials to participants as called for under rules for specific review procedures. 3. Staff will be responsible for distributing the minutes of the meeting. Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.11 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Chapter 15.11 GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Sections: 15.11,010 Purpose. 15 11,020 Application requirements. lel=k�r.a,�ltm Tmtil�luuq"�rlap�6uu;r�Guenatrw�al�mir�:renrn9t'd.- 15 11 (nW.... 0 sly General site plan form and contents. 15 1104 04 Detailed site plan form and contents. 15 11 tagat;la- - Ft` _ _Preapplication conference. 15 l 1 i)"F: Filing an application. 15 11,1040 070 Processing applications, 15.1 1,00 --080 .. Notice requirements 15 11, 1, 00 01X0 Fee schedule and administration, 15 11 N i l- I i 1tl a Master applications. Page 124/286 15.11.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to specify the general procedures to be followed when processing applications. Additional procedures for particular types of development review are contained in specific sections of this title. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.11.020 Application requirements. All applications shall comply with the following requirements: A. Applications shall be in writing on forms provided by the department„ erre fact pawssg I-• rre , ,)y dhnr, rndaaanxa rrtr:•vooffi fol; B Aplflarertk ons H_ Af,qAcwitw t wyt�nreargm wit. 9„4�11� ��Sualttimlt�rwV_(tustti�.�f�a"�.119�tlll�tt19411t SP�t9��-(r�,,b9;111�1ikl�lt.tl ud'.f�t� r„pvlptklf' xtwl�9 n:t�rr'dOtuu aIG n�,?atltt:� t �a.'ittPlrl�tru�u1141k un,qurrtfll� �. smw, IaYQA"o,_vEific!,,1.km9b1. For Type (I),o (2) �n� 1r Ijp. reviews. for developed sites for which there is limited proposed change, the application shall include a general site plan uuu taain or hJ ,ftaa;� lrrgrn in conformance with YMC _15.11.04 W; provided, the administrative official at their discretion may require additional information to clarify the application or determine compliance with the provisions of this title. For Type (3) review, the application shall include a detailed site plan in conformance with YMC 15,11.0-50d119; C. All applications, including a Type (1) review, shall be signed by the property owner or his agent authorized in writing to do so; D. Applications shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee as established by ordinance; E, An application is not complete unless it includes all required information, attachments and fees. No application shall be considered officially filed until accepted as complete by the department; and F. Applications for Type (2) and (3) reviews shall include a minimum eleven -inch by seventeen -inch reproducible copy of the siteplan, tlt.pgrliw,t„+„rralu�,rgat fortp 4 "',I e ewig6n al,aautrr lnduaa i •p1u,°tea tRaRtzt Nevar artrrkv5i, b,y- sev+.aaatti.^arat-wa chi a ft m6111s 1006 vi'th a adrlaluma aacwines aanaP ttn aalawnsrr-wautaa9H S.ry vaasetWeRrNa.Br atra 1r ar�utby ttltlrt utle d9urr shaH be oeqws od, to the event of expanded review, additional copies may be required at the applicant's expense, Site plans shall be developed in accordance with YMC 15,1 1,044-0304 �� or 15,11 050040, as applicable. (Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 45, 1993: Ord_ 3245 § 2, 1990: Ord 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 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General Site Plan Form, All general site plans shall be drawn to scale and be legibly dravvn,-_.9_r prepared;•ag, Unless otherwise requested or authorized by the administrative official, the paper size for Type (1) review shall be eight and one-half inches by eleven inches and, for Type (2) review, eleven inches by seventeen inches. The scale of the drawing shall be a standard engineering scale and shall reasonably utilize the size. B, General Site Plan Contents The general site plan shall include the legal description of the [and; north arrow and scale of drawing; name of applicant and project name, actual dimensions and shape of the lotto be built upon; the sizes and location of existing structures on the lot to the nearest foot; the location and dimensions of proposed structures and uses; the size and location of utilities, parking circulation plan, proposed landscaping and sitescreening, and the location of ingress and egress The site plan shall also include any other information required by the department or administrative official to clarify the proposal, assess its impacts, or determine compliance with this title, (Ord, 2008-46 § I (part), 2008: Ord, 2947 § I (part), 1986). 15.1 1.054WO Detailed site plan form and contents. A Detailed Site Plan Form All detailed site plans shall be da vm^ lwsu�de-,a 'ie legibly drawgp kta aMiu9lr, and 11c 1r1Nwqd mc* Unless otherwise requested or authorized by the department, the paper size shall be eleven inches by seventeen inches or larger, The scale of the drawing shall be a standard engineering scale and shall reasonably utilize the papwvN mcdm's size. Where necessary, the plan may be on several sheets accompanied by an index sheet showing the entire site, B Detailed Site Plan Contents. The detailed site plan shall show the following where applicable The Yakima Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2015-031, passed November 3, 2015 To: City of Yakima Planning Commission & Council Liaison From: Joan Davenport, Planning Manager & Jeff Peters, Supervising Planner Date: 4/22/2016 Re: Land Use Action Sign Removal Report During this past year's annual Comprehensive Map Amendment land use process, the City of Yakima Planning Commission received complaints from the public that appropriate public notice of land use applications was not provided by the city. The City's Municipal Code provides that timely Installation of Land Use signs and a posting affidavit are the responsibility of the proponent prior to a public hearing. The same concerned public later clarified their complaint to the Planning Commission stating that there were too many land use action signs posted throughout the city making it difficult to know which properties had a current land use application under review. As a result, the City of Yakima Planning Commission held a discussion on the topic on February 10, 2016, and requested that staff incorporate a deadline for removal of land use action signs into its update of the city's public notice procedures. On March 9, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed an ordinance draft with further discussion over how and who should be responsible for removal of land use April 22, 2016 anyways, and additional cost and time incurred, and lean process may not recoup costs. 3. Leave the property owner responsible for removing the sign, but charge the cost of the production of the sign and removal upfront, with the removal charge refundable upon return of the sign or proof that it was removed from the property. Initial cost incurred by applicant/property owner: $113.61 (sign production + removal costs) — $76.11 (refund of removal costs) = Total $37.50. Cost incurred by the City: None. Pros: Gives property owner the choice to remove sign or let the city remove, city recoups sign production costs, city cost to remove sign is covered, no code enforcement process necessary to remove sign. Cons: City Planning will have to verify if sign is still up prior to code enforcement removal, refund process may be limited to twice a month and needs additional analysis. 4. Have the City be responsible for removal of all land use action signs with no charge to the applicant/property owner. City incurred costs $113.61. Applicant/Property Owner: None. Pros: Sign comes down immediately upon direction from Planning Division.. Cons: City incurs all costs associated. 5. Have the City be responsible for removal of the sign with the cost of the production and removal added to the application fee. Initial cost incurred by applicant/property owner: $113.61 (sign production + removal costs). Cost incurred by the City: None. Pros: City recoups sign production costs, city cost to remove sign is covered, no code enforcement process necessary to remove sign, sign removal is not dependent upon property to remove the sign, no refund process necessary, and no sign verification will be required prior to removal. Cons: Additional staff time will be required for removal, and applicant and property owners will not be provide any refund. Staff Recommendation: The City Planning Division recommends option 5. Have the City be responsible for removal of the sign with the costs of the production and removal added to the application fee. 3 Chapter 8.30 STREET AND BUILDING DECORATIONS Sections: 8.30.010 Definitions. 8.30.015 Purpose. 8.30.020 Compliance with chapter. 8.30.030 Street pole light standards reserved for exclusive city use—Location„ 8830,,.040, Qualified applicants. 8.30,050 Street banners—Community events—Exceptions. 8.30.060 Permit. 8.30.070 Application for permit—Fee. 8.30.080 Conditions of permit. 0 Licensed installer—Proof of insurance—Hold harmless. 8„30.100 Applicability of chapter. 8.30.110 Severability. 8.30.010 Definitions. (a) "Street banner” means a sign consisting of fabric and containing a public service message or event announcement which is hung above or across a public right-of-way. (b) "Vertical banner' means a street banner, consisting of fabric and containing a public service message, an event announcement or approved decorative images, which is hung vertically in public right-of-way. (c) "Manager" means the economic development manager of the city of Yakima. (d) "City manager" means the city manager of the city of Yakima, (e) "Installer" means a person or entity who physically hangs the street banner over the public right-of-way and who has the required skill and equipment to properly and safely hang the street banner, and who is licensed to perform such installation pursuant to Chapter 11.08, YMC. (f) "Grommet" means a protective eyelet in a street banner that prevents damage to the material. �1 ..". of qtr _n tc�w ai.....� � �� erry r t vi. l t4�a [ ,r afyien a� and l�wrutmr �lu��r��dmd` n tl.l'�e functiuru � 1�� oV,(t�,1 tn..tta;a, ...tta ranches �, th � � ar a �aa� � ap ��aR for a ala a c)ratav , �Gl �� etre _ __ria a� u��a Wsh a � � �' ,.,�.. w � a .... ' ..�.t p,a"�w'._ ` �r"t"ta�n, i1r n'�nmalk"�u,rnaal nn�ti faa ��ra,„ �Ntflt _that does r"nta( lie &hash with ftt,a ants t r Vf of...ex,ceeds th §jn tt s dimensions. irasurons. is ,t aAa aaa a,invr t aan crag a arar�ans for t.l e paurtar 4 a...of air a,ko taor rather than rarpva ntn� nra .. an paoraaaa$nnng. rn a tnvdt: . or_ r �.. _t o fq. -. :.e me N I :?tg� IjAeat..of flu or atnvr pnsupo�g err to hls �rtd decorations fair v�ariOU event or a �aarntnYnc r.nrWa� arae � �. . w,...�� �u..,.._.� _...,.m...�.�,W-.._-.. ............. 1Q. Lr, az/ .G. t rt uas )2�� tir r�_a to rine !gp s orvotth(pr uRen,-s Itoroi;racaa ¢ orat tillhar ga@.ng.. f th (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.015 Purpose. tpw iat as pan I�gttnta dtata r a ta't !ado sur ttnt�aestheticmµ tw nmm t r, rta , ta f gauge l wmrt Ud rf an i pt tr t is al so wnµte nded to avokl vi sual C1Utier that ai w v sed trn�� a:. traffic and laa� )ta; thnpn „ (r„tai ga tt tivttt„ t ..i ncattatmt�tq.%iness at ttcu a4_rtatnesand the 6hys fr aw nt g (p, pt_CgLy tt ..tnatttt tgnnttwttu_ta8 a tttrtntttna� ramnNcttaruls vttaatr,tµta_t o(y.,, Ejk[!,jntt g xcept as otherwise provided in YMC 8..,.3_Q..,040, the purpose of street banners is to allow for the display of public service messages Lpyide np th ¢Ws ivaa nay ut ;ttt L. ,y and event announcements promoting events taking place within the city of Yakima city limitsj.� t attrly gtft.t.ngrota�t othei charit to raaatt tt” izations t pr ttatr„ t o nrpJhe streets wya'tmdowntown Yakintwpwa�w�#ae la�� t(nop�� vavtancha...ttne Psd tapq.etb aas been operna ct.l.tft q tla. .fiat ".wraf YaWia as a HnaUtred pnntjp c_fraraarn and the use of that bannei sMace t ted nna this spot N1 µGtdt'�'at..�,. ( taq"tg rl tl° s..C"7� tatr pa rlrta.�tt Dbq gR frranu a�,atili tm�;gIN, ban pt�c a� for„u s rnravnt...fnpnn or decorative ti'!N e wltt ra§Pc i pt fpr ff 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.020 Compliance with chapter. A. General. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, place, attach to, or in any way suspend from any building, light standard, support wires or trolley or telephone wires in a city right-of-way any signs, banners, vertical banners, or other decorative material, for advertising or decorative purposes, in any location other than where city -approved poles/wires exist as described in subsection B of this section, and without first complying with the terms of this chapter. B. Street Banner Locations. The following locations have approved poles and supporting wires for street banners, and are the only locations within the city authorized for display of street banners: East Yakima Avenue and Naches Avenue; East Yakima Avenue and North 1 st Street; East Yakima Avenue and North Front Street; North 1 st Street and East A Street; West Yakima Avenue and 7th Avenue. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.030 _Street pole e ig t standards_ r.eserved for exclusive cit use—Location. Street pole light standards with individual flag brackets for vertical banners within and along Yakima Avenue and Front Street are reserved for the exclusive use of the city for the promotion of civic events and decorative material 2u•.pflier pgpq,,- se!;!_ApLz,.'qpfiA ko ,( 2,w � . No permits shall be issued to any third party for placement of signs, vertical banners or decorative material upon such standards. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.040 Qualified applicants. Applications will only be accepted from organizations meeting one of the following category criteria: A. Nonprofit Organization. A qualified nonprofit organization must meet the following criteria: (1) A city of Yakima -based organization; (2) (3) A nonprofit organization, having obtained IRS certification as tax exempt; and (4-)--- 1 -Te event defined it B. Community Event Sponsor. A qualified community event sponsor must meet the following category criteria: (1) A city of Yakima -based organization; ; .(2� ..ICvofl•��.is �ua�n��ed�gi�,�us,a��d n���p��tst�e� un nat��re„ (3) The event is a recreational, educational, entertainment or charitable event in which the entire community is invited and may participate; and (4),- Tl"e E,,nmnt event w050,, C. City -Sponsored Event. For the purposes of this chapter, "city -sponsored" means an organization which meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) The organization is the city of Yakima, or one of its departments or divisions; (2) The organization has an intergovernmental relationship with the city of Yakima; (3) The organization is funded in whole or part by the city of Yakima; or (4) The city of Yakima is a member of the applying organizationll, and, ().. .t ha verrot a est frees crurn� °u�tmr�t ari . uat a rtrtu �a nl i � -8-304501, ("brut, 2aI,2 6G .l .( Ax,I A) 8.30.050 Street banners—Community events --exceptions. A. Community Events. Except as otherwise set forth below, banners shall be used only to advertise community events within the city of Yakima, and not for the advertising of the organization or its products. No requests shall be approved for banners advertising the following types of events: 1. Commercial product sales or events; 2. Political events; 3. Religious events. "Community events" include recreational, entertainment, educational, charitable or like events intended and held for the benefit of the entire community, and which are open to participation by the entire community. Churches may be nonprofit organizations eligible for community event banners so long as the community event is not a religious event or service promoting or promulgating any religious belief, creed, tenet or denomination. Banners for fundraising events sponsored by churches and other nonprofit organizations may be permitted so long as they are for the advertisement of community events and not advertising of the organization or its products, nor for religious or political events, nor for commercial product sales or events. above.r'�� con,,,,vna.anuty4averu tswithin :the cRywotYakiuoa r as's'u.ued, advrautusing conaraxmAy events urs -other tu,uuJSfJuGtJ0 as on-Ihe (Mlowinq terms ai,,.i l._condWoa°ua (a).....,,,The— wittaun thu "p'„ar sdJ(at-iaa east+arautturutt..thaa plallr afuon, ancl shall -not,, advedise,the oqj,adsizafio u a tlts Pr0XJkJ t;w a eau-Tysu r�su i" tl auoat !� s ate's iDr r V&Its polihGaI S&mt 1 'DIY' C �tlu �� G evra� t,& s, set �ta......,tt apl.,uluaatrouas for t=a'sa�uu taurauuts ,uctauuitta toauatuuuta ju,uaastueYtl'r"u slua['8 tart s'u�,tatart t.,rwiao rnortufuoativauuo apl, uaavai carat or revooaauon by ttie A mana er, C. Commercial Sponsorship. A banner may include a portion acknowledging a commercial sponsor of the banner or the community event. Such acknowledgement may contain a representation of the sponsor's logo, but such acknowledgement or logo shall not comprise the primary message of the banner. The city reserves the right to approve, modify or reject the content of each banner, including but not limited to placement and size of sponsorship acknowledgements and logos. tt------"°anual- " urnra'uuMau ity..l-vei," As ... Duratuaan° -A iy .C;ornrnu uuaRy event" Uiat;.has oaarauar gid aura'a'cually tor;..at.leas't tho pravtou ra,,.thraaa yd srs si'sall raa at!tr rttauaa uwt i"ur a stMuoduu9uuu�.,of.lissuwsm+r-of-pern*,s..fa-au treat, rpt 41% tach Y'v94'1-; c.oad t w'is, �:�r,"����ra��r:ra-�"Ymr,ur�utyM��r�"tix'�o�ar„w6d"�,Y��•�'Pr� �r'����r���"Nt4t".ttr k�d"��es't'ew � � �r�V'u ��aP'."��',:, onola'u'u.. ort su"rua:ut°a cll�u�te'.$) urr th¢ oeµ.:ya�ar;,t @ ,p ,,,,.,.,.,�M1 Wf�" ".71""4��u'1 T� 9:M 94 rc4v.� Tt 4�8,.,�,':WtM ",iM•4.iC'd,,.�GW' N 8"(xn-TOrrTu,,4nJty"evP4ilt...4:U'li"(";om_f)War4FYe.,.,wfth,,4141 8"1A (3). -.The ba rvners" adve6srrup the oveu'rt uru "at""t'e� st IWO of the a o ,aarttuu ..t'taras ears.::. t or"a'ruy ar"rr'' a al-cuormraa�ntl yGtPeet,baumer,...the_et )rx-)nabs rlaavetoplu'rfraarut rraorrr. er°mduitl ra ssuv °oatl auaslcar ctataas""000aaururvrortu ttlrap tha t rar7ure'u attar rrtl'suu of..:sura h.°a'vevit aur""ac'oor� uarara autl°u laru° ° -urr t r. t9..tq e eo'onoru ar;:...ale"vaPaa'p'rrdoot"'u�aouao�ou::��u"°ocaiwr s"o"r�aa appfilcation-for barauuer porrnit"ooratllslrna ,,,rolti a ory.,r as rr a rt r utsa...,tt"ur "arr urauaatlo,,rtoudeiog roent-r "ua na 'er will-(; °th'ra arum,,i«at G0FII,-ruruuauty.. event a -banner per rr°d�qt r a°9- frl � �r�w °r �r°vel o�w .1 l� ra er flr r i aaffir,iiwi , the denied any cor4fWl, if-pass2k,')le- Kar, arty corrrlrn uri4 y c� v errf o f 4,, o,ntiritii n q-fiaina! t ia.)r!i, ti r r F,ri,a;), c e -of uiy, i er rnit haH- extend -for -the duratitmi (rt-ti��rri_erpirrreriyvii°�crrrrorrr..rtrrn�rraarrrru�terrr:t.itt,lt�t�tmtr1�)(tart).0 2012).. 8.30.060 Permit. Permits for the installation of street banners, vertical banners and/or decorative material shall be issued only when permission therefor has been granted as hereinafter set forth. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012), 8.30.070 Application for permit—Fee. A. Application to Be Submitted by Licensed Installer. Applications to hang a street banner or vertical banner shall be accepted only from licensed installers on behalf of qualified applicants. B. Time for Submission of Application. Permit applications shall not be accepted more than six months prior to the proposed installation of the street banner. Permit applications, along with applicable fees, must be submitted at least thirty days in advance of installation. C. Application. The permit application shall be in writing and shall contain the following information: (1) Date(s) of event­rrr pr:rblrrrrrvrr nrrrrrrrr�rmerrt; (2) Name and purpose of event; (3) Date of installation of banner, and date of removal; (4) Proposed location for banner; (5) All applications must include draft art work, sample specification and message to be printed on the street banner or vertical banner, together with any acknowledgement of sponsors and/or sponsors' logos; (6) Copy of IRS tax-exempt certificate, if applicable; (7) Contact person, name and phone number to be used in the event of a problem; (8) Name, address and contact information of licensed installer; and (9) Any other information deemed necessary and appropriate by the economic development manager D. Review of Application. Upon the receipt of said application, the economic development manager shall review such application for compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and whether the installation of said banner a o-dibr-derx)r0oa s -will be likely to constitute a hazard to the safety of the inhabitants of the city of Yakima and to property rights. If, in the exercise of his judgment and discretion, the economic development manager determines, in consultation with the code administration manager, that the proposed banner is compliant with the provisions of this chapter and that installation thereof, as contemplated, could be made and thereafter maintained with reasonable safety, the economic development manager shall order a permit to be issued therefor upon payment to the city of the applicable license fee. The economic development manager may approve, deny or require modification of the proposed banner to meet the requirements of this chapter E. Fees. A weekly permit fee of one hundred dollars each for banners orudlocated on Yakima Avenue and fifty dollars each for banners -rriateriaf-located on North Front Street and/or East A Street, must accompany the application for permit. A two-week permit fee of two hundred dollars each for banners ai-irt (t!e ,orative m, ati;jriat located on Yakima Avenue, and one hundred dollars each for banners and d8G0fafiVe,rnateFk,i1, located on North Front Street and/or East A Street, must accompany the application for permit. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.080 Conditions of permit. No banner permit application shall be approved, nor a permit issued, to other than a contractor who has been issued a certificate of registration by the Washington State Department of Licenses pursuant to Chapter 18.27 of the Revised Code of Washington. The size of the banner(s) shall be four feet in height and a maximum of forty feet in width with a minimum of twenty percent of the banner area having air passage vents provided. The banner(s) shall be made from durable lightweight material meeting banner manufacturer's standards and designed to withstand wind speeds of eighty miles per hour._w LLc-,,y t�Wj opLi °�t,1pn s y 1 n N u py fwuat mm fq ; Connections to city support cables shall be made with sufficient number and size of fasteners to safely support the weight of the banner, including wind loading. Grommets shall be provided in the banner material at each attachment point. Lines shall be provided at corners of banners to position and maintain banner deployment. Lines shall be securely fastened to strain pole cable brackets with mechanical fasteners such as steel carabiners or similar devices. Banner permits shall be valid for a period of two weeks. Requests for permit extensions will be considered by the economic development manager, or his designee, based on other requests for banner placement that are pending/approved. Banners must be removed no later than three days after the permit expiration date. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.090 Licensed installer—Proof of insurance—Hold harmless. A. Before any permit shall be issued to a licensed sign installer for the installation of outdoor bannersGF ot„ar decorative, material --for ad-vertising-Gr4oF-deGorations, and as a prerequisite thereto, the licensed sign installer shall provide the city with proof of licensing under Chapter 1 1.08 YL1C and a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial general liability insurance as required by YMC 11.08.140. B. No permit shall be issued pursuant to this chapter until the applicant has executed an agreement whereby the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the city of Yakima and any of its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability resulting from the granting of said permit. This agreement shall be in substantially the following form: HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT State of Washington ) County of Yakima ) ss. (Name of Applicant), first being duly sworn on oath deposes and says: I am the applicant or lawful agent of an applicant for a banner permit authorized pursuant to Chapter 8.30 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. I know and understand the risks inherent in installing banners ari&Gr devwatir ns --that include, but are not limited to: obstruction to traffic, collision with obstructions and contact with high voltage lines. I understand that in granting to me the aforementioned permit the City may become liable to others because of the risks in the installation of banner andlo� including but not limited to, those risks mentioned herein. In consideration for granting the aforementioned permit, I agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Yakima, its officers, agents and employees against any and all claims or liability based on or arising from the granting of the aforementioned permit. (authorized representative of licensed sign company/installer) State of Washington ) County of Yakima ) On this day of , 20_, before me personally appeared whose identity was proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to this instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same. Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, Residing at My commission expires (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 8.30.1010 Apiiability of ,chapter... The provisions of this chapter shail not be-cdanstrue(; to der oratuon& whera ..Hghf nq ny-Stam is -used and -shall not be construed as modifying or amending, in any way, the provisions of Chapter,11,,,e1 6. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). 0.110 Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. (Ord. 2012-60 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2012). Chapter 11.08 SIGN CODE Sections: 11.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. 11.08.015 Amendment to Section 102. 11.08.020 Amendment to Section 103. 11.08.025 Amendment to Section 203. 11.0 .027 Amendment to Section 214. 11.08.029 Amendment to Section 301. 11.08.030 Amendment to Section 303. 11.0 .040 Amendment to Section 304. 11.08.050 Amendment to Section 305. 11 M.960 Amendment to Section 306. 11.0 .070 Amendment to Table 4-B. 11.0&075 Amendment to Section 403. 11.08.077 Amendment to Section 703. 11_®MO Prohibited signs and devices. 11.08.090 Removal of nonconforming signs. 1111,108. 100 License required. 11.08.110 License fee. 11 8 120 Application for license. 11.08.130 Revocation of license. 11.0.140 Liability insurance required. 11.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. The Uniform Sign Code, 1991 Edition, of the International Conference of Building Officials, of which not less than one or more copies have been and are now on file in the office of the code administration manager of the city of Yakima, is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in full herein, as the sign code of the city of Yakima, except as hereinafter amended, and the provisions and regulations of the city of Yakima; and the several sections or numbers therein shall constitute, and may be referred to as, the numbers of this chapter. ,171 1 ..is intended tai ���I� iin ror��u���iu )iobr w �[9� I��._.) .����� r�TM�l.0 wl w R� ....(Ord. 3400 § 2, 1991: Ord. 3150 § 1, 1988: Ord. 2901 § 1, 1985: Ord. 2674 § 1, 1983: Ord. 2461 § 1, 1980: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.015 Amendment to Section1-1­11-11­11­1 I'll 102. Section 102 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 102. Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures not located within a building. A sign shall not be erected in a manner that would confuse or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal or device. Adoption and enforcement of this code shall not be construed for the particular benefit of anv individual person or group of persons, other than the general public. In the event of a conflict between the intent of this section and any other section herein, this section shall govern insofar as applicable. (Ord. 2461 § 7, 1980), 11.08.020 Amendment to Section 103. Section 103 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 103. Enforcement. (a) Authority. The Code Administration Manager or his representative is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For these purposes, the Code Administration Manager shall have the power of a law enforcement officer. (b) Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or whenever the building official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or his authorized representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the building official by this code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, he shall first present proper credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the building official or his authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. When the building official or his authorized representative shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the building official or his authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code. (c) Board of Appeals. In order to provide for reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this code there is hereby established a Board of Appeals as provided in the Building Code. (d) Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign or sign structure in this jurisdiction, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Any condition resulting from such unlawful conduct shall be a public nuisance subject to abatement by the City of Yakima through civil action. (Ord. 3400 § 2, 1991: Ord. 3150 § 2, 1988: Ord. 2901 § 2, 1985: Ord. 2674 § 2, 1983: Ord. 2461 § 2, 1980: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.025 Amendment to Section 203. Section 203 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 203. BUILDING CODE is the Uniform Building Code promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials, as enacted by the City of Yakima. BUILDING OFFICIAL is the Code Administration Manager or his representative. (Ord. 3400 § 3, 1991: Ord. 3150 § 3, 1988: Ord. 2901 § 3, 1985: Ord. 2674 § 3, 1983: Ord. 2461 § 8, 1980). 11.08.027 Amendment to Section 214. Section 214 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 214. SIGN is any medium, including its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising purposes other than paint on the surface of a building. SIGN STRUCTURE is any structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this code. A sign structure may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building. SHALL is defined to have the following meaning: (a) With respect to the functions and powers of the Director of Community and Economic Development, Code Administration Manager, any agents and employees of the City of Yakima and any board authorized hereunder, a direction and authorization to act in the exercise of sound discretion and in good faith; (b) With respect to the obligations upon owners and occupants of premises and their agents, a mandatory requirement to act in compliance with this code at the risk of civil and criminal liability upon failure so to act. STRUCTURE is that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. (Ord. 3400 § 4,1991: Ord. 3150 § 4, 1988: Ord. 2901 § 4, 1985: Ord. 2674 § 4, 1983: Ord. 2461 § 9, 1980). 11.08.029 Amendment to Section 301. Section 301 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 301. Permits Required. A sign shall not hereafter be erected, re -erected, constructed, altered or maintained, except as provided in this code and YM .f8 and after a permit for the same has been issued by the building official. A separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity, and a separate permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electric signs. Any permit granted hereunder may be suspended or revoked by the Code Administration Manager if he finds that said permit was issued in error or in violation of this code or any other ordinance of the City of Yakima. (Ord. 3400 § 5,1991: Ord. 3150 § 5, 1988: Ord. 2901 § 5, 1985: Ord. 2674 § 5, 1983: Ord. 2461 § 10, 1980). 11.08.030 Amendment to Section 303.1 1-1-1-1111-11111 Section 303 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 303. Exceptions. The following signs shall not require a permit. These exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. 1. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy. 2. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires sign permits unless a structural or electrical change is made. 3. Temporary signs a4, pedal D,4y..or ��tarirrtaa7a� erraa�an.ert er'atira�aly rau,� t:aatvate prrataaaaty. 4. Real estate signs sale, as,,,eor iTo-ikai.as..:found .�.a:n...Y C )..5,08 155, 5. Non -electrical and non -illuminated signs of 2 square feet or less in area erected on private property. g .....Su.a0lettar_�taoea°rTrmat saver-t2��fe,tniareeafar�.�ta8i..sar�trlaPu��.:ribq�rus'sstgtumto when the same r loco id.on4lie,Carerc�aaer��r s�aad.�satttratien. 7........ t" mrrafruarrlry rugm'Mr- rteaRotirmC .the ar t -at a t„ ercgini er,_or aaa i mNt = vtu a ,..t l� r;l,.. riaom� w m't aamrier caaa�sta`�actar�a�a.eaad n,rsut�,a�raedtma�g �t,,-srCur�r�re.,tem~�t aa�m ea�aa,: Trott. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials. 9. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and/or service or safety information.. (Ord. 2461 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 1807 § 1, 1975: Ord. 1788 § 1, 1975: Ord. 1716 § 1, 1974: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.040 Amendment to Section 304. Section 304 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 304. Fees. A sign permit and plan check fee shall be paid in accordance with Table 3A of the Uniform Building Code adopted by Chapter 11.04 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. (Ord. 2890 § 1, 1985: Ord. 2461 § 3 (part), 1980: Ord. 1880 § 26, 1975: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.050 Amendment to Section 305. Section 305 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 305. Maintenance. (a) All signs, together with their supports, guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation. (b) Upon the discontinuance or vacation of a business or activity, the owner or previous owner of the business or the person who conducted the activity shall remove or cause to be removed all signs in the city relating to such business or activity within thirty days from the discontinuance or vacation of the business or activity. In the event such removal is not accomplished within such thirty day period, the owner or person in possession or control of the property on which such signs are situated shall remove or cause to be removed all such signs within sixty days from the discontinuance or vacation of the business or activity. (c) Signs advertising a company-or--produ(1—no longer in busines ,..a- !pdLpt r r Via;_° g !tarc rd a .0 ggt�v�' it a .i s qer be.in oa q,„ ,j in the City of Yakima shall be removed by the owner of the property or building within six months of notice issued by the Chief Building Inspector. (d) Signs painted on the walls of buildings advertising a company,lo lry,walgi anrogar�g0r'aproduct no longer prmitia d..gf:.: na gylly rn, igflgg pin tl ratl��l !! i-basine s -in the City of Yakima shall be painted over to match the exterior surface of the building within thirty days of notice issued by the Chief Building Inspector. (Ord. 93-82 § 1, 1993; Ord. 2461 § 4, 1980: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.060 Amendment to Section 306. Section 306 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 306. Inspections. All signs for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and shall have painted on the surface of the sign the name of the sign erector and the date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance. Failure to provide such name and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign. Footing inspections may be required by the Building Official for all signs having footings. The owner or other person responsible for a sign shall remove such sign at the order of the Building Official for lack of maintenance, as required by Section 11 .08.050 of this chapter. All signs may be re -inspected from time to time at the discretion of the Building Official. (Ord. 2461 § 5, 1980: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.070 Amendment to Table 4-B. Table 4-13 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: TABLE 4-B PROJECTION OF SIGNS Clearance above grade Maximum Projection Less than 8 feet Not permitted 8 feet to 9 feet 1'-0" 9 feet to 10 feet 2'-0" over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to a curb line or a maximum of 10 feet No sign shall project within 2 feet of curb line. (Ord. 2461 § 6, 1980: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974), 11.08.075 Amendment to Section 403. Section 403 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 403. (a) General. Signs shall conform to the clearance and projection requirements of this section and Tables Nos. 4-B and 4-C. (b) Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be located not less than 6 feet horizontally or 12 feet vertically from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of 750 volts. The term 'overhead conductors" as used in this section means an electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except when conductors are enclosed in iron pipe or other approval material covering of equal strength. (c) Clearance from Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes. Signs or sign structures shall not be erected in such a manner that a portion of their surface or supports will interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe. (d) Obstruction of Openings. Signs shall not obstruct openings to the extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required by this code. Signs erected within 5 feet of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of noncombustible material or approved plastics. (e) Projection over Alleys. Signs or sign structures shall not project into a public alley below a height of 14 feet above grade, nor project more than 12 inches when the sign structure is located 14 feet to 16 feet above grade. The sign or sign structure may project not more than 36 inches into a public alley when the sign or sign structure is located more than 16 feet above grade. (f) Clearance from Streets. shall not project within 2 feet of the curb line. Such pehfirAi c�gno, I418ffladwiay: (Ord. 93-83 § 1, 1993). 11.08.077 Amendment to Section 703. Section 703 of the Uniform Sign Code, adopted by this chapter, is amended to read as follows: Section 703. Ground signs shall not project over public property or beyond a legal setback provided, may pr4,aje0 tmyond a corner clearview triangles. (Ord. 93-83 § 3, 1993). 11.08.080 Prohibited signs and devices. The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited, and no person shall install or maintain any such prohibited sign: 1. All signs not complying with Washington State Highway Department regulations adjacent to state roads; 2. Any sign using the words "Stop," "Look," "Danger" or any other word, symbol or character which in the judgment of the chief building inspector would tend to confuse traffic or detract from any legal traffic control device; 3. Signs within twenty feet of intersections, alleys or driveways which obscure vision between the height of three and ten feet of the street or driveway grade; 4. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers and related devices utilized in an attempt to circumvent the intent of this code. (Ord. 1638 § 2 (part), 1974). 11 08.090Removal of nonconforming signs A. All nonconforming signs shall be made to comply with the standards of this code or shall be removed within four years from the effective date of this code or apy of its amendments. B. For those areas annexed or rezoned subsequent to the enactment of this code, the effective date for the removal or causing compliance of the then nonconforming signs shall be no later than four years from the date of annexation or rezoning as specified in subsection A of this section. (Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.100 License reauired. No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the business of erecting, removing, servicing or maintaining signs as covered by this chapter without first having procured a license from the city clerk to conduct such business. Exceptions: A. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to require a license from any persons having a lawful permit to do so, who shall submit a verified statement that he is the owner of the building or premises to which such signs, banners or billboards may be attached and that work done under such permit shall be performed exclusively by himself. B. Public service corporations holding a valid and existing franchise from the city and which have on file a general obligation bond may erect, remove and maintain purely directional signs indicating locations, guides, instructions and distances to the general public, without the necessity of procuring a license under this chapter, (Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.110 License fee. The annual license fee for all licenses provided for by this chapter shall be one hundred fourteen dollars and twenty-six cents, payable in advance on or before January 1 st of each year; provided, a license may be issued for any application filed after August 31 st of any year on payment of one-half the annual license fee, which license shall expire and be subject to renewal on or before December 31 st of that year. (Ord. 3143 § 14, 1988: Ord. 3002 § 14, 1987: Ord. 2736 § 15, 1983: Ord. 1880 § 27, 1975: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.120Application for license. Application for any license required under this chapter shall be made on forms to be furnished for such purpose by the city clerk. Each application shall be accompanied with the license fee required therefor together with the bond specified under Section11.08.140. (Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11.08.130 Revocation of license. Licenses granted under the terms of this chapter shall be nontransferable and may be revoked by the city manager on his finding that the license holder has violated any provision of this chapter after a public hearing upon five days' notice. Such notice shall be served personally upon the licensee or by certified letter addressed to the licensee at the address given on the license application. (Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). 11..08 140 Liability insurance required ...... Before any license is granted under the terms of this chapter, and as a prerequisite thereto, the applicant will provide the city with a certificate of insurance as proof of commercial general liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars combined single limit bodily injury and property damage and two million dollars aggregate that clearly states who the provider is, the amount of coverage, the policy number, and when the policy and provisions provided are in effect. Said policy shall be in effect for the duration of the license and/or permit. The certificate of liability insurance policy shall name the city of Yakima, its elected officials, officers, agents, employees and volunteers as additional insureds, and shall contain a clause that the insurer will not cancel the insurance without first giving the city thirty calendar days' prior written notice. The insurance shall be with an insurance company or companies rated A -VII or higher in Best's Guide and admitted in the state of Washington. If the city is damaged by the failure of the applicant to maintain the above insurance or to so notify the city, then the applicant shall bear all costs attributable thereto. An expiration, cancellation, or revocation of the insurance policy or withdrawal of the insurer from the insurance policy automatically suspends the permit issued to the licensed sign installation company until a new insurance policy or reinstatement notice has been filed and approved as provided in this section. As a further condition of the issuance of any license, the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the city, its officers, elected officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, causes of action, damages, losses, and expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, attorney's fees and court costs, arising out of, relating to, or resulting from the applicant's performance or nonperformance of its work relating to signs, including but not limited to the erection, servicing, maintaining and/or removing of a sign or signs in the city of Yakima. The applicant also shall comply with all provisions of YMC 10.32.030, entitled "Liability insurance required." (Ord. 2009-21 § 2, 2009: Ord. 1638 § 1 (part), 1974). Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: %007QjP Purpose. '!,kQk,RO Definitions. z,,,�, Q§7,qqQ Development permit required. 15,08,040 Nonregulated signs. Fee exempt signs. 15 08 0.50 Prohibited signs. Sign maintenance. 11, &J$ Sign standards. 1508,070 General provisions !,UQ_PYq Projection over right-of-way. IAA4,9911 Roof signs. dmf gmC,1;r1, Wall signs. Vk_94,,,Ip Fascia signs. Temporary signs. Directional signs. Off -premises signs and billboards. !AQO, LiN Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. Freeway signs. Legal nonconforming signs. 15 08 170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. Variances. 15,08A,90 Violations. 16.08.010 Purpose. , _Tbe Promote sign wnskqOM wilh-0u+chwaoter mW tMPM,,aaf af,,asuWchtHew sswl de5uun '10 aacan'tpHlh lffis,pwp�.,)&e, thc.w,poshng, 6splaying; ereakin g, kma, and rnamlenance,ar sQns w&M n the wrkkan amqi sha# �,Q,6, W46-007-§ I (Exh A) (paA,),2016- Ord 2,00 ,46 �Ij I (part�, 2,MW-Ord -2941 J I �pmt�, t[ '.!�ILH '4149 P, ptr! 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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. �lalllhatt"tr��;mt�r�.y�.n.�.�r ����+,!u���acsa.P�_Pi,tit;,re�rryt'tM"k�.uua�irul��utwrw�_��,uu�p-�.tga.� a.;afraarar,rpt"t,�lutu tStX�n„„ w�i,���_atrm�Vigt r,ullW P to Illar ties°; n ;sM l[vIty_urw 0q,rae,watq ty„q )y Wa Uro,ttua ,t, twE„n Lip age t �ama�lplr Va ure y .,n'* u i a,,wtq ii�y,er fl�ta, ttaurrk4 �uM�i�.,trsr a t�rar�a� ,ry a A II"trr�.;u,kt�apt "�9AI"�.:,pC"II tx�t t,gep;rtu�yo�,� �re8!C'i� as'Cat tm'tttl,.ft� a� t�ur��r�rrn urA.lt,.i.�'�� r rP taaa.,,;,tugtmrtrr�rv�aai MON "Canopy sign” means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. This definition includes time and temperature displays. "Construction sign" means any sign used to identify the architects, engineers, contractors or other individuals or firms involved with the construction of a building and to show the design of the building or the purpose for which the building is intended. Directional Sign. See "off -premises directional sign" and "on -premises directional sign," "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia board" means: 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. Aboard 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 B-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. Figure 8-2 "Flashing sign" means an electric sign or a portion thereof (except changing message centers) which changes light intensity in a sudden transitory burst, or which switches on and off in a constant pattern in which more than one-third of the nonconstant light source is off at any one time. Freestanding sign" means any sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or braces in or upon the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. s o,aiofit a sfwwntg sigW' m4 ioF temp nfa y sit r p �� �a�� . kv rprx rt rar � rx &s tatr ,,.r�taa r o�y"'P;gpl. 4400M'181 aosstlw�rarfatt0rgtsut*Wtr" 'InnowUp.Bhef er*sgart-arminpteWsyKiemvnl'efprfseofVie of rfinp�k-�uf�i.f�rfsfquiart,as hrffdel-a�rsw-fat�f�°sp�ff��tlwet: "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 :j S;=iJ.E➢,.J. "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 1515,0 1 r0,) "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,,,j,,,,t "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. "PO9wtrrµ An� ar - �aa�Ga dwnwtu as 1.r rn r irf�st��m kn� urz tristate r �blo t o Bre ft ws. a� ro p iwtw r G pamiy or-;:awg a� w�mrtrrtf� �� tasrRucul�q vr�p•m?ar� � t�add�aw,���r�a�e rCe�kt,urt by km�tlt�t: "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 S 20.055. "Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. 'L4l�. v IEIGHrcwnor �/ -ECT MOHE THAN [� GNE TI'IRC MEIGH'C= 1-3©IGLI Cu IG CM, °°Y.1 "' PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 15.08.080 Figure 8-3 'Real estate sign* means DNmt aip yaarr,P a ,gym � �sugnti rr tf ,i, rl �rrgg, vd rau Pqo� rsM1art�..d N gi a 9vt�wln kqm smatry d. _ rt y � rirfarsxt Nl t ._ar II �,'leMor"no trz #m,�. �ntr�.- be,w5o rN,'�si�rotul ofTtscrml• ro baa-yildaryt3,s,:. "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises„ AnWor promotes awara,Mvdy, j, product gq.ji,!,,seM truara qg business,, orany ny a 0mi 00 g. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy, "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For comer 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. Yr�r�',Wr: tM�IIMir uY�M'tlW A Figure 8-5 "Temporary sign" means any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials_pAqr y.j grn&s ytb fcr cta'n rgAW purr .Types of displays included in this category are: grand opening, special sales, special event,oa Is.,urg;�r I a!taand garage sale signs,, _tr �1�k it,_.it¢1at. "ta�tir�art, V,r„r,ipr gar+v.� J»�r o!U st,” 't�wu.•�u6marro�ttaBua°�,u ^�u4;f�w um�+t�u�v��u�u��u�w�a l�u���k��oratitx�o-w�t49��i��.�+�a�tw���v,raf�Ga�u°�a��Bwar�ro�et��lr.RNrv�sfia)..I����dlN�a�ru9� ..4v¢arCiu, daKp hM,1scwai gar a hagal Ln3i&Awruseo pay ti.W Mwuve ;trr•,euapafiwerr.. rru�aad a� log d-�dts8�2 "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 -1..5-0_8,_100. BUIL6FII U FACE MB: E WIEw . WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8-6 "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about srn,aarAwAy7g business, commodity, event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. Window signs shall not be included in determining a site's total number of signs permitted or allowed sign area, and shall not be counted as wall or temporary g 1fifty percent of any signage as regulated under YMC 15.08.100 and �..�:.��.?.. ew0. Window signage which exceeds given window area is not permitted. (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. 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 J5.QflA7tY, 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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 200846 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.040 Nonregulated signs. Provided the below -mentioned signs meet the general provisions of YMC tibW O 70, and except when otherwise prohibited, or regulated in another section of this chapter, the following signs are not regulated as to their number and/or size, with the exception of window and temporary signs. All signs listed in this section do not require a permit: 1. Window signs, in conjunction with a permitted use, of which the signage does not exceed fifty percent or more of the total window area. Window signs shall not be included in determining the total number of permitted signs or allowed signage area, as regulated in YMC Chapter 15.08; 2. Point of purchase displays, such as product dispensers; 3. Gravestones; 4. Barber poles; 5w....w istor at site q Caques; Ig rS� ds2 ? _Prlg4'� iI d ii datesofgrepjgon.ttn h .fak. which are Inco ated �n(xa tfi uil larr mga g nal r�? � ; 6. Structures intended for a separate use such as phone booths, Goodwill containers, etc.; 7. Official and legal notices issued by any court, public body, person or officer in performance of a public duty or in giving any legal notice; 8. 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N�1�.. g•k4rne��uiro-r+uo6Mra�aoLrtf, NVra.�rafxtpa �rnsu�r�Y-waft%o,,�o�nrrr�r�n8 uRae rcapu,rtw,apt;,t; 11. Temporary signs.911 PI ufv; pjmi2 y; no more than two temporary signs per parcel, not to exceed a combined total of thirty-two square feet of sign area (see YMC a 5.18 'g ti i9); 12. Canopies and awning signs; 13. Official public or court notices issued by a government agency or body or required or provided for under adopted statute; d. ,..1u ug?Itw,tw,tre Eggs s fin gfled ,(xtj54urilt lre ml ,yo4g tN:;. u4 _-4,X)nV%tlur.NuWt0r4all d reW refit u1-afttrwi° out -Nnth°iFuiY•8urf^aJrsq nvon#rW in a kPlarrrnwir, (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 1, 2001: Ord 93-81 § 33, 1993: Ord, 3019 § 34, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986), 15.08.045 Fee exempt signs. The following signs are exempt from the fee requirements of YMC „d, 4�r04,,,030 and Title 15, but require submittal and approval of a sign permit meeting the general requirements of YMC '1508 07'+0, and the site specific standards of YMC Ch. 15.08: 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, etc.; 2. On -premises directional signs; 3, e t'tx „xuaq tV°kia'ty Bw r9t rx s?uaelestate agnstar(uAar¢tquinVeut uu crnt,r,tln1,)9,asgre_ in , afgn a ea' 4- .t Vq txa x, r��mnuai,, t'&tt �• mar a^r x ity euatatu-arQ a r.a tisiraf�wr r a rt r td eP�l+ nat ty rye*ddrrart.# kt�xst tale r rtxar e 5. Temporary signs totaling more than thirty-two square feet and up to sixty-four square feet of sign area per parcel, or more than two temporary signs per parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh., A) (part), 2015). 15.08.050 Prohibited suns. The following signs are prohibited: 1, Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right-of- way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business; 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal; 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic -control standard poles; 4. Swinging projecting signs; 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition; 6. Abandoned signs; 7.. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress; and 8. Any other sign not meeting the provisions of this chapter. (Ord, 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord„ 93-81 § 34, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.055 Sian maintenance. A. General Requirements, _ VI q sSigns shall be maintained in good order and repair at all times so that they do not constitute any danger or hazard to public safety, and are free of peeling paint, major cracks and loose and dangling materials. Signs that are not maintained in this manner shall be considered prohibited signs. B. Nonconforming Sign Maintenance and Repair. Nothing in this title shall relieve the owner or user of a legal nonconforming sign, or the owner of the property on which the nonconforming sign Is located, from the provisions of this section regarding safety, maintenance, repair, and/or removal of signs. (See YMC 155,08.1 fits.) (Ord 2015-007 S 1 (Exh A) (part), 2015: Ord 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord, 93-81 § 35, 1993). 15.08.060 Sign standards. The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8-1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8-2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8-3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. Formatted mmmmm�_ _ 11 11 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted Table ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE .S R.11— LR -2 . R-3 B -I HB mmT 6 2 ..W .- SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD IM -1 mM-2 t Formatted Table PERMITTED SIGNS p ...1111 _........... .._ .. _ ,,, _,�.N On- Nameplate Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Premises Subdivision Signs Identification/Project Identification Roof/Portable Signs Not Permitted Class (1) Use Freestanding Subdivision/Proj. I.D. Only inn -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class Proiectinc Not Permitted (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the standards Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted Fo � � . rmatted Table.� �... �.. ,....m,.... r,........� ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE _ S. ..... R R-1 R-2 .- -'j R-3 B 1 HB B 2 SCC LCC ... . CBD GC AS RD M-1 M-2 of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC "1;6:and are otherwise not permitted. Freeway See YMC 15 08,,150 Off- fikP00nN Not Class (2) Use Not Class (2) Use Class (1) Premises Adveii,il,,r r 1 Permitted Permitted Use Signs� ..,-.-..........._....._...............�............. SVV&tsar«"Ardo Iiruu"Vrsctsolcl Pi11111IN� u5s 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/Roof/Portable 1. Wall: YMC 1508. 1 00/Roof! YMC .I 5.06.090 Signs 2. Portable: a. Non -Regulated: No more than two signs per parcel, not to exceed a combined total of 32 square feet of sign area; b. Fee Exempt: Signs totaling more than 32 square feet and up to 64 square feet of sign area per parcel, or more than two temporary signs per parcel, up to a maximum of four signs. Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15,0 15::1 lay Directional: See YMC mm Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted _Formatted Table NOTES: 1. YMC `!!Q has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 2. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall-- See ales See Table B-2. Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs ZONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign Is set back 15 ft. or WALL FREEWAY less from required right -of- more from required right -of- SIGNS SIGNS way way SR, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Nameplates up to 2 sq. ft. and subdivision/project identification up to 32 sq. NOT ft. PERMITTED B and B-1 ....-.. 24 sq. ft _.. 40 sq. ft. ..�...-...... _- WHERE SIZE OF B-2 40 sq. ft. 60 sq. ft.. PERMITTED: _........ W. WALL TO SCC Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per UP TO 300 WHICH is less ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 ATTACHED SQUARE sq. ft. FOOT Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs ZONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL FREEWAY less from required right -of- more from required right -of- SIGNS SIGNS way way than 400 ft. long Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is more ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long LCC Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is less ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per 'is more ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. GC Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is less ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 than 400 sq, ft. ft. long Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is more ft., of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area Freestanding and Projecting Signs ZONING DISTRICT Sign is set back 15 ft. or Sign is set back 15 ft. or WALL FREEWAY less from required right -of- more from required right -of- SIGNS SIGNS _ � way � way ....._..--..�.. �........, -.. ....... AS Frontage 1 s q. ft. of sign area per lineal '1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is less ft, of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is more ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft, lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long RD Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1 -1 /2 sqft. of sign area per is less ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. (lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long Frontage 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per is more ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 than 400 sq. ft. ft. long M-1 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per M-2 ft. of frontage up to 100 sq. ft lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft, MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks setbacks Notes: 1 YMC j~S.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings ZONING DISTRICTS M- M - SIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 ',B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD 1 2 . ......... MAXIMUM SIGN HEIGHT Freestanding+ Sign is set 5 ft. 10 ft 15 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. back 15 feet ft. or less from required right-of-way _. _. _........._........................................................ . Sign is set loft. 15 ft. 20 35 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. '40 ft. back more ft. than 15 feet from required right-of-way _----- -.- . _---- _..............._ .........................µ w ww Projecting Not permitted2 See YMC ,15, 00.080 1. wall 1, Top of wall to which attached (YMC 15,00100) 2. Fascia 2, Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to which attached (YMC j �, §.jM) Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft, 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 j~S.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks ... ..: .::... .. ...... .....-- --� ZONING DISTRICTS M- SIGN STANDARDS SR, R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD 1 2 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts maybe 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), 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs m0i).r{, t�rpgl�R„Nar )gr tIIsB�)( rur) tt�,�. f � r rtgrt§„shall comply with the following provisions: A, Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code; B. Except for nonregulated 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 t.§ Q . 09(1), andt a 00 090, 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; V ,+ A i!AoLa:e ligu%m^kg4le �rhwsi U , ,,nnrcrataoira(t al aIIN ¢)oo-wrrawO��y)s„awld gt,att)--(.",Utz lrrr%vtsaon 6,4trrty y)hsrlo rus (f�e�l r Yid” iz, 4tt'n-fte„%6:;, LNG N mev rrudkIiy signs shall be placed in the dearvtew triangle o, .,ua trt established in YMC 1.5 _05,040; and fJ Any exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. J tr ry w _X09 k°a s((b��a tea rr�u n t fit, Stu ),, _? Ywi ii .4.Xt41 gar �ivq,B w mtrg *iArollU? . ropy iQ1PktrWa +e(t> r ,.�i�..Grct � Mutat p t 6ipC'.qu�r rtto.j.ufih t�qjt..,.r� .jtE1a?a_ Nl E ,.L rpv . ri oy. tj�a��..u�u!Impa, r,t9+�r�a~r��tt �at�fu u_fu�etaa�wrj, (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 200846 § 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 permitted 8 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 No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line, (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: 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. a. 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: L 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). 15.08.1 05 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 maybe 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. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: 1. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. 2. No temporary sign maybe placed in the public right-of-way or an easement unless specifically permitted by the city/county. 3. Temporary signs placed on the ground shall be separated from parking and driveway areas by a curb or other barrier. 4. No temporary sign shall be displayed more than fifteen days after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 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). 15.08.120 Directional 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. B. Billboards maybe permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side-by-side panels r hgLJ4p!jtgj on)1,I,ywgf v io tl ; 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). 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisions shall apply to multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings in the SCC, LCC, GC, and RD districts. B Number of Freestanding Signs. Each multiple -building complex shall be allowed one freestanding sign on each street frontage in accordance with Table 8-2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional freestanding sign shall be permitted for each additional four hundred feet of street frontage or part thereof; or 2. A single, larger freestanding sign can be erected in accordance with Table 8-2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding sign shall be placed closer than two hundred feet to any other freestanding sign or exceed the standards in Table 8-2. These provisions shall also apply to each multiple -tenant building, unless it is a part of a multiple -building complex. The allowable freestanding sign(s) may be used to advertise one or more of the uses in the multiple -building complex or multiple -tenant building. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.150 Freewa)f suns. A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit taoteRelrraotele-rar~tawxrnts vpt«Btatts�nsand-fiuit. st"ds-;gLnm rcial est li hma Ms near the freeway a larger on -premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services. B. Location,. A freeway sign maybe 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. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. 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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. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: 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. (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 H 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. 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). e me,7jahinta, corn prc° liesp e plan 2040 VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY 1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................................1 2.0 Survey Responses..............................................................................................................................1 2.1 Assets and Challenges, ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........., ..... ....... ...........1 2.2 Transportation................................................ ......... .... ...,..... ...,,.... ,.,...,.. ...........3 2.3 Housing ....... ......... ...........,,......... ............. . ..,..,... ......... ......... .— ........ ..,.......w4 2.4 Parks and Recreation .......... ........... .............,...., .......,. ,..,.,... ........... ......... 5 2.5 Historic Preservation ......... ......... ..................... ................... .................. ............. 6 2.6 Employment..... ........................... ......... ......w., .,.........7 2.7 Districts ... ........ ........ ......... ......... ......... ....... ......... ........... 8 2.8 Comprehensive Plan Vision........... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ...................10 2.9 Ongoing Public Participation... ..... — ......... ................. .................... .,..,.,.. 12 1.0 INTRODUCTION A visioning survey was created in order to identify and prioritize issues in the City as part of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update. The online survey was posted on the City website, and was advertised at the Open House held on February 23rd as well as through the following ways: an email blast, a display ad, the Open House legal notice, on Y-Pac, on the Open House postcard advertisement, a press release, and at Planning Commission meetings. There were a handful of paper surveys completed and received as well. The survey was open between February 17th, 2016 and March 31st, 2016 and received a total of 185 responses. The following sections summarize the results of the survey. 2.0 SURVEY RESPONSES 2.1 Assets and Challenges Yakima's Strengths The first survey question asked respondents to identify Yakima's strengths by ranking a list of provided assets. Those assets ranked the highest include Yakima's natural setting, its diverse communities and neighborhoods, and the community character (the look and feel of the community). Exhibit 1. What do you believe are Yakima's strengths? Total Score Rank Natural setting 2,087 Diverse communities and neighborhoods 2,063 Community character: the look and feel of my community 2,022 Access to services and business 1,869 Quality municipal services and business 1,830 Sense of community/support of community in my neighborhood 1,812 Recreational amenities 1,798 Quality schools 1,742 0 Housing choices and prices 1,736 g Good location for my business 1,494 10 Historic character 1,272 11 Safe place to live 1,266 12 Cultural and civic events 1,256 13 Urban character of downtown 1,212 14 Access to jobs 1,043 15 Other 386 16 N=183 Note: Scores are weighted calculations. Items ranked higher are given a greater score than items that are ranked lower. The total score for each item is the sum of the weighted scores. The rank is the overall rank for all entries based on the weighted scores for each item. Comments on Strengths There were 47 comments on Yakima's strengths. Themes identified in open-ended comments about Yakima's strengths include: C:DlRMI April, 2016 1 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PIAN LIPOATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY • Parking downtown is okay, but respondents don't want any taken away and multiple comments indicated a desire for more angled parking downtown • The great weather is a strength and enables safe walking, biking, and agriculture/gardening opportunities • Yakima has great trails, such as the Greenway, Cowiche Canyon, Powerhouse Canal, WM. O. Douglas, etc. • Yakima's people are friendly and they care about the community and each other • There is a small town feel in Yakima, even though it's not a small town and has a diverse population • The city is relatively affordable • There is access to the outdoors and the surrounding natural setting • The central location with proximity to Seattle, Spokane, Tri -Cities, and Portland is a strength Yakima's Challenges The survey asked respondents to identify Yakima's challenges by ranking a list of provided assets. Those topics identified as the greatest challenges in Yakima include job opportunities, promoting economic development and infill development downtown, and the quality and variety of parks and recreation opportunities. Exhibit 2. What do you believe are Yakima's biggest challenges? Total Score Rank Job opportunities 2,170 l ,i Promoting economic development and infill development downtown 1,933 Quality and variety of parks and recreation opportunities 1,890 Crime and public safety 1,857 Housing variety and affordability 1,749 Availability and quality of infrastructure (roads; sidewalks, street lights; sewer; etc.) 1,706�/,��,�///,;; Maintaining municipal services (police; fire; stormwater; water; sewer; etc.) 1,706 Providing a variety of retail and other businesses 1,581 Environmental protection of natural resources and critical areas (such as wetlands; 1,470 9 areas prone to flooding; areas with geological hazards; etc.) Design of construction (such as quality of materials; look of the building; public 1,384 10 spaces) Social equity 1,167 11 Cultural awareness 1,024 12 Tax rates 993 13 Language barriers 955 14 Other 375 15 N=184 Note: Scores are weighted calculations. Items ranked higher are given a greater score than items that are ranked lower. The total score for each item is the sum of the weighted scores. The rank is the overall rank for all entries based on the weighted scores for each item. Comments on Challenges There were 45 comments on Yakima's challenges. Themes identified in open-ended comments about Yakima's challenges include: MIAFT' IC' JApril, 2016 2 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Economic development and infill development are a challenge city-wide, not just downtown There are people whose voices aren't being heard There are not enough unique attractions Need design standards for multi -family housing There's not enough infill There's a lack of parks and pathways and bicycle infrastructure, particularly those connecting homes to services Yakima is challenged by its reputation/image by those outside the City 2.2 Transportation Investment Priorities The survey asked respondents to help prioritize transportation investments for the future of Yakima. Those transportation topics identified as high priorities include pedestrian access and experience, bicycle access and experience, roadway safety and reducing collisions, the quality of roads and road maintenance, and moving freight and goods. Exhibit 3. How important are each of the following transportation features? Don't Very Unimportant Somewhat Important Very Total Know Unimportant Important Important Responses Reducing Traffic Congestion 0 13 34 i„/iii /� �'///,;,i/ �� 23 180 Improving signs and directions(signage)3 6 44, 12 18 Pedestrian 17 2 6 7 access/experience "f //` Bicycle access/experience y 2 12 20 37 %�'i �/� 180 Transit connections (connections between various modes of 8 11 12 %� / /��� 39 180 transportation) Roadway safety/reduce �� / collisions 2 7 10 34 �i, F / � �� �/, �//,�u , 181 Public transit availability where I need it 7 16 17 43 34 176 Public transit frequency 6 11 2049 33 180 Ridesharing/carpooling 10 23 48_ 2.6 1.2 179 AV, Quality of roads/road 179 maintenance 0 0 4 22////'j Moving freight & goods 11 6 13 '��� 26 180 N =181 I IRAIG' 11 1April, 2016 3 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY 2.3 Housing Important Housing Issues The housing section of the survey asked respondents about important housing issues within the City of Yakima. Although few respondents thought any housing issues were unimportant, those topics of highest priority include having homes of different types available to buy or rent in varying price ranges, housing available within walking distance of amenities, and housing available to public and social services. Exhibit 4. What do you see as the most important housing issues? Don't Very Somewhat Very Total Know Unimportant Unimportant Important Important Important Response s Homes of different types (single family, multifamily, townhomes, etc.) available �r � 0 4 6 � � ��; ,i����������/ �� � � % 179 to buy/rent in your price� range a Housing options available within walking distance of % amenities such as bus stops, 0 6 1'4� �� �' 180 work and shopping Housing options available close to public and social services (family services, , „, 1 8 1.6 ;i/��� f ���� senior services, health care, %"' 18'0 libraries, schools, etc.) Improving the qualityand 4 /%%%MENj;%���ii����' 6 1781 28 design of housing in Yakima Housing options available 4 1'5%% 24 179 downtown N=180 Comments on Housing Themes on housing issues recognized in the open-ended comments include: • Affordable housing options for the entire range of buyers and renters within the downtown area is missing • There are many residents living under the poverty level but there is an 8 -year waitlist for housing assistance through YHA • Absentee landlords are a problem • Housing condition is poor • Yakima needs more opportunities for higher density residential development, particularly in downtown • Prices are too high for the income levels in the area • Need to improve the permanent options for homeless and low income households • Improvements to existing housing and neighborhoods will support the improvement of downtown DRAFT jApril, 2016 4 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY 2.4 Parks and Recreation Existing Recreation Opportunities The survey asked respondents to think about existing recreation opportunities and facilities and consider whether there are too much, an adequate amount, or too little of these resources. There were very few respondents who felt there were too many opportunities or facilities for recreation. Those opportunities and facilities which respondents most frequently felt there were too little of include passive recreation opportunities, greater investment in the quality and design of parks, and better physical access to parks. Exhibit 5. Which of these types of recreation opportunities do we have too much, too little, or an adequate amount of? Don't Too Adequate Too Total Know Little Amount Much Response s Large, regional parks 8 62, „ 1 179 ,,�/, / �� �� t �i Neighborhood and pocket parks 3 ��, 3 180 Trails i; �;'�/// 4 179 di//i� Sports fields 16 43 1i% j//, � f 18 176 "SAM"� 171 Passive recreation opportunities (such as��� .. wildlife viewing, walking, biking, boating) j/ Active recreation opportunities activities 179 , requiring facilities, such as playground 16 activities, soccer, softball) Greater investment in the quality and 13 , �� 4 179 design of existing parks Parks programming offered by the Parks 33 6 ��/////' D� � 3 175 „�;. Department �'//'�, ,� 4 178 18 Preservation of land and wildlife habitat ��o, ///�j Better physical access to parks (connections 178 1�,�� ��� in trails) , 2 fill gaps ) N=180 Comments on Existing Parks and Recreation Opportunities Themes on recreation issues recognized in the open-ended comments include: • Yakima needs an outdoor public pool and aquatics center, as well as a water park • Better access to recreation areas and opportunities for kids • There is a desire for more courts — volleyball courts, basketball courts, etc. • Need more interconnected bike routes and pedestrian paths that are functional for moving people and not just scenic • More investment in Eastern Yakima • More green space, garden areas, farmers markets, and gardening in all neighborhoods • Need an off -leash dog park DRM:,,.l.. April, 2016 5 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Existing Facilities and Programming The question asking about the quality of existing parks and recreation facilities and programming indicated that most existing parks and recreation assets are good but could be improved. Those existing facilities and programming most commonly identified as "poor" include neighborhood and pocket parks, trails, and physical access to parks. The two types of recreation facilities most frequently seen as "great" include sports fields and regional recreation opportunities. Exhibit 6. Would you say Yakima's facilities and programming are great, good but could be improved, or poor? Good, but could Total Poor be improved Great Responses Large, regional parks 26 177 Neighborhood and pocket parks 62 �� % ° i��%��//,%%% 16 178 Trails 48 i���'�%���% %/ 29 177 ���f/'iii/, ;,"' ,,,,;, Sports fields 017 174 Parks programming offered by the Parks 31 ,,,„ % %i/%i��"%�//iG//o���;, ��������i///i ���� 36 169 Department ��� '" """"�� Preserved land and wildlife habitat 42 ' ,,,� � '����„� �%� 38 172 Physical access to arks connections to, from and Y ( �///� �i�/����%; �,,,� �� 170 between facilities )p 53 j,;f///// 23 Regional recreation opportunities (fly fishing, skiing, 40 60 175 mountain biking, trails) N=178 Comments on Existing Parks and Recreation Facilities and Programming Other facility and programming themes recognized in the open-ended comments include: • Need after school activities and other programming to keep kids busy • Some parks don't feel safe to go to or they are not well maintained • The Parks Department does amazing things with limited resources • Some parks are always busy but others are underutilized due to the illegal activities that tend to take place there • There is inequity in park quality across the city 2.5 Historic Preservation Preservation Priorities The survey asked respondents to help prioritize historic preservation activities. All activities are seen as important, with preservation and reuse of historic buildings identified as "very important” slightly more frequently than the other preservation activities. Exhibit 7. Prioritize the following historic preservation activities. Promoting historic register listings, which applies protection to those places listed Don't Very Somewhat Know Unimportant Unimportant Important 6 13 11 Important Very Total Important Responses DIRAF I jApril, 2016 6 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING; SURVEY SUMMARY Don't Very Unimportant Somewhat Important Very Total Know mUnimportant � Important Important Responses Restoration to historic S 9 'tit 31 181 conditions Preservation and reuse of historic structures, which involves rehabilitating old 1 9 180 structures and finding a new use for them while maintaining their historic character Incentivizing preservation of / historic buildings through 4 12 8 46" 3, 1.79 various programs (e.g. tax incentives) Adopting design standards for new development in historic�2 14 15� ���� " ( 38 181. buildings to reinforce historic character and scale N =181 Comments on Historic Preservation Other thoughts on historic preservation expressed in the open-ended comments include: • New construction should have a design criteria, especially downtown • Historic buildings create a sense of place and a depth to a place • Need to consider condition of buildings and whether they are worth restoring • Refurbish buildings not in use for low income housing • Yakima has knocked down too many historic buildings and should save what's left o Yakima needs to be progressive to survive and should not try to preserve the past 2.6 Employment Employment Opportunities The employment opportunities that are most desired in Yakima, as identified by respondents, include professional services, education, and manufacturing/industry positions. Exhibit 8. What types of employment opportunities would you like to see encouraged in Yakima? IDRAF1 (April, 2016 7 Total Score Rank ..._. w........ Professional services1618 Education 1,383 1,299 Manufacturing/Industry Retail 1,269 Food/wine/beer industries 1,251 Construction 1,112 6 IDRAF1 (April, 2016 7 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Note: Scores are weighted calculations. Items ranked higher are given a greater score than items that are ranked lower. The total score for each item is the sum of the weighted scores. Comments on Employment Opportunities Other thoughts on employment opportunities expressed in the open-ended comments include: • Yakima needs technology based companies and start ups • There needs to be opportunities for the homeless • Tourism and arts are a huge opportunity • Yakima needs better paying jobs w Need Recreation -related jobs • Need nonprofits and social development agencies • Yakima could use more technical education, training and universities related to the local employment opportunities 2.7 Districts Several questions asked respondents to offer location information about where they would like to see retail and employment activities. The Districts are represented in Exhibit 9 below. DRAFT JApril, 2016 8 Total Score Rank Tourism 1,098 7 Health 1,091 8 Arts 1,028 9 Government 651 10 Other 278 11 N=183 Note: Scores are weighted calculations. Items ranked higher are given a greater score than items that are ranked lower. The total score for each item is the sum of the weighted scores. Comments on Employment Opportunities Other thoughts on employment opportunities expressed in the open-ended comments include: • Yakima needs technology based companies and start ups • There needs to be opportunities for the homeless • Tourism and arts are a huge opportunity • Yakima needs better paying jobs w Need Recreation -related jobs • Need nonprofits and social development agencies • Yakima could use more technical education, training and universities related to the local employment opportunities 2.7 Districts Several questions asked respondents to offer location information about where they would like to see retail and employment activities. The Districts are represented in Exhibit 9 below. DRAFT JApril, 2016 8 Exhibit 9. City of Yakima Council Districts YAKIMA 2040 COMPREHEiNSIVIE - I April, 2016 9 nt �3 77F 2 \ � YAKIMA 2040 COMPREHEiNSIVIE - I April, 2016 9 Retail by District The districts where the majority of respondents hope to see more retail shopping are District 1 and District 4, which is downtown, and the area southwest of downtown. All districts received votes. Exhibit 10. 1 would like to see more retail shopping concentrated in the following district. District Count District 1 District 2 50 District 3 53 District 4 fj %W jj %/„j;„ /�/„J District 5 55 District 6 45 District 7 45 N=165 Employment by District The districts where the majority of respondents hope to see more employment opportunities include District 1, District 4, and District 2, which includes downtown and the areas south and southwest of downtown. Districts 3 and 5 also ranked highly, which are the areas just east of 401h Avenue. All districts received votes. Exhibit 11. 1 would like to see more employment opportunities concentrated in the following district. District Count District 1 District 2 District 3 �r District 4j��or,� District 5 District 6 44 District 7 42 N=162 2.8 Comprehensive Plan Vision Key Concepts and Ideas The key goals and for Yakima that were identified as most important for inclusion in the 20 -year vision statement include quality of life, a prosperous community, a healthy economy, and safe neighborhoods. iDIiDAIF F April, 2016 10 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Exhibit 12. Thinking ahead to 2040, what key concepts/ideas/goals are most important to be included in the City's 20 -year vision statement? Total Score Rank Quality of Life 2,081 Prosperous community 2,061 Health economy v v 1,974 Safe neighborhoods 1,713% � Walkability 1,465 Vibrant downtown 1,342 Future development 1,333 Adaptive reuse of existing buildings 1,304 8 Public/private partnerships 1,301 9 Infill development 1,142 10 Social equality 991 11 Public transit 983 12 Urban growth 971 13 Compact/condensed growth 554 14 N=183 Note: Scores are weighted calculations. Items ranked higher are given a greater score than items that are ranked lower. The total score for each item is the sum of the weighted scores. The rank is the overall rank for all entries based on the weighted scores for each item. Neighborhood- Level Changes The survey asked respondents what they would like to see happen or change in their neighborhood. There were 73 responses to the open-ended question. Some of the themes that emerged include: • Yakima's neighborhoods need more: o Access to government programs o Job opportunities o Safety and connectivity through sidewalk, bike land, and transit improvements o Daily interaction between neighbors and the community, places for people to gather, and community involvement o Art, music, theater o Neighborhood services, such as corner stores, retail, coffee shops o Parks • Neighborhoods need to be cleaned up and safer • Housing needs to me maintained and improved • The infrastructure and services are below standard, such as a lack of sidewalks and basic sewer/water infrastructure, road maintenance • Yakima's neighborhoods should all be equal and provide an equal quality of life • The neighborhoods need to be cleaned up 1111 N jApril, 2016 11 CITY OF YA9(IMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Other Growth -Related Comments The survey asked respondents if they would like to comment on anything else related to Yakima's growth,. There were 71 responses. The following themes emerged from the comments: • Need to build the downtown plaza with adequate parking • City transit service should increase service area and frequency • Public spending priorities should on basic neighborhood needs first, such as streets, water, sewer, street lights, sidewalks, storm drainage • Yakima should adopt the bicycle master plan • Need a de -emphasis on industrial society and isolated independent existence • Need better and safer parking options downtown • Yakima's appearance can be improved • The homelessness issue is concerning • Yakima needs more walking/bike paths • There should be more smart infill development • Yakima needs to think about the whole community, not just the high class or Caucasian community • There needs to be an improved quality of daily life for all residents • Yakima should abandon the proposed plaza • An East -west arterial like Washington is needed further north • Yakima needs more job opportunities for growth • We want a downtown with character and uniqueness that will draw residents, businesses and tourists • Need to be a healthier Yakima that takes advantage of the weather and produce • Yakima should embrace the diverse culture 2.9 Ongoing Public Participation Update Process Participation When asked how they would like to participate in the Comprehensive Plan Update process, participants identified online surveys and public open houses as the most desirable outreach methods. Exhibit 13. How would you like to participate in the update process? Count Public open house Additional online surveys 1 � Public meetings before the Yakima Planning Commission 78 Guest speaker from City at my neighborhood 48 Other 5 N=172 DRAF,r JApril, 2016 12 CITY OF YAKIMA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE VISIONING SURVEY SUMMARY Other preferences for participation identified in open-ended comments include: • Meetings available online • Detailed information on city website • Serving on an advisory committee • Bring in outside consultants • Mailed surveys with comments • Guest speakers at my workplace Facebook 0 Guest speakers attending organizational meetings throughout town Contact Preference Survey respondents would most like to be contacted about the updated process through email, newspaper, social media, and the city website. Exhibit 14. How would you most like to be contacted about the update process? Count Email 710/11177 Newspaper �,, Posters 17 Postcards 31 Social media City website N=177 District Identity There were survey -takers representing all seven districts in Yakima. The most highly represented districts include District 4, District 6, and District 1. Exhibit 15. What district do you most identify with? (i.e. live/work/own a business, etc.) DistrictCount Percentage ........ ......... District 1 1% District 2 3 2% District 3 13% District J 24% District 5 13% District 6 , % %i, 20% ,i District 7 24 13% Total 181 100% N=181 111IMAIV r jApril, 2016 13