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Home My WebLink About04-26-17 YPC PacketFORTHE liEl COF!,1) F I L, E DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joan Davenport, AICP, Director AJII a Nanning Division IPM �AKGA A O Joseph Calhoun, Manager 129 North Second Street, 2nd Floor, Yakima, WA 98901 ask.planning@yakimawa.gov • www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning City of Yakima Planning Commission PUBLIC MEETING City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday April 26, 2017 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YPC Members: Chairman Scott Clark, Vice -Chair Patricia Byers, Al Rose, Bill Cook, Peter Marinace, Gavin Keefe, Jacob Liddicoat Council Liaison: Avina Gutierrez Ci Plannin Staff: Joan Davenport (Community Development Director); Joseph Calhoun (Planning Manager); Eric Crowell (Assistant Planner); Rosalinda Ibarra (Administrative Assistant); and Lisa Maxey (Planning Specialist) Agenda I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Staff Announcements IV. Audience Participation V. Approval of Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2017 VI. Comprehensive Plan 2040 Update Process • Review of the draft 2040 Transportation Systems Plan VII. Sign Code Amendments Update VIII. Other Business IX. Adjourn Next Meeting. May 10, 2017 Yakima Y11I POP 2015 1994 Mal ;DV VANl M APiEl City of Yakima Planning Commission City Hall Council Chambers Wednesday April 26, 2017 Beginning at 3:00 p.m. Public Meeting *PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY' Page 1 04/26/2017 YPC Hearing a t. 1�� .. . ....... . ............. ...................... ..............._......... . ..... . ...... . ........ ... ....... ... . ....... . . . ....... . . . . . ....................... . ....... ................. . . ....... - -- ------- ............. . ..... . ..... .... ............................... . . ...... ....................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... . ..... . . ...... . . . . . . . . . . .............. . ........ ............................. ...... .................... ............ ... . ........ . ..... ............ ..... ................ _.. Page 1 04/26/2017 YPC Hearing - EST.1955 M (",mak N R A APR 2 c)' 2012 CITY ov City of Yakima Planning Commission April 26, 2017 104 North 1St Street Yakima, WA 98901 RE: Yakima Critical Areas Ordinance Update (YMC, Chapter 15.27) Honorable Planning Commission Members:. On behalf of the many members of the CWHBA, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to comment on this current update to Chapter 15.27, the Critical Areas Ordinance. I understand the complexity of this endeavor and I appreciate the time and energy you have invested in this process. The following is a list of suggestions and observations: 15.27.200 Definitions generally - Priority habitat and. species The language recommended is broad to the point of being worrisome. Does staff have the expertise to interpret the meaning and intent of the language in the references? If not, we would prefer not including it and allow the SEPA process to reveal all that applies to a particular project. 15.27.409 Permitted Uses. We appreciate the modifications to the initial draft allowing for some development in the floodway fringe. However, it comes with a price - a "Study" produced by a qualified professional in accordance with YMC 15.27.314. Studies take additional time and can be costly. We prefer being held to the federal minimum building code standard. 15.27.505 Water Typing B. This section is recommended for change. It is optional and should be rejected. 15.27.514 Vegetative Buffers The basis for the recommended changes is an unpublished document. We suggest any update here be based upon published BAS. 15.27.604 Wetland Buffers This section is recommended to grow from 2 pages in length to 10 pages. Not required. CARA (15.27.810) Mapping. We support the additional reference maps. CARA (15.27.820) Protection Approach. This section is 'einied to grow from 1 page in length to 5 pages. Not required. S(11")M11lit ted- _ _ WC IH 17 mmPhone:(509) 454-400m6m Fax:(509)m454-4008 1 www. _._._. _... . cwhba.org I social media @cwhba The Central Washington Home Builders Association is all about affordable housing. Housing that is affordable to all wage-earning groups, not just a few. Pointing out the consequences of governmental regulatory action is one way we hope to keep a damper on unnecessary costs. In the most recent NAHB study of the cost of regulation, (March 2016), averaged for the entire country, it was determined that government regulation (federal, state and local) accounted for 24.3% of the total consumer cost in the purchase of a new home. In real dollars, that was $84,671 on top of costs directly related to construction and sales. But because we live in Washington State, we are saddled with an additional 8.2% in regulatory costs. This brings the total direct cost of government to over $105,000 for the average homebuyer purchasing a $300,000 home in the State of Washington. Regulations have consequences - they come with a price! As you deliberate on the content of this 2017-2022 CAO update, please remember consequences. If we truly expect to safely house our community as laid out in the Comp Plan Housing Goals and Policies, we must be cautious with adding more regulation than absolutely necessary. Thank you for this opportunity to provide comment. Sincerfly, Joe'Walsh Government Affairs Director RECEIVED APR 2 0' 2017 Int OF YAKINIA Report: Government regulations add $84,671 to new home prices cis Washington Free Beacon P Government regulations are responsible for adding $84,671 to the final price of a new single-family home, according to _ YAKj4 a report from the National Association of Home Builders. u,...+ According to the report, regulations implemented during the lot's development are responsible for 14.6 percent of the total, while 9.7 percent is due to costs that accrue after the builder has purchased a finished lot. "Regulations come in many forms and can be imposed by different levels of government," explains the report. "At the local level, jurisdictions may charge permit, hook-up, and impact fees and establish development and construction standards that either directly increase costs to builders and developers, or cause delays that translate to higher costs." "The federal government can also impact the price of a home—for example, by requiring permits for stormwater discharge on construction site, which may lead to delays in -addition to the hard cost of fling for a permit." The association applied the percentage increase due to regulation to home prices from Census data and found that regulatory costs in a home went from $65,224 in April of 2011 to $84,671 in March 2016—a 29.8 percent increase. Regulatory costs during construction increased the fastest from $22,535 to $33,784 during that same time period --an increase of 50 percent. Regulatory costs during development increased by 19.1 percent. w Remember in Washington State you need to add another 8.2% to the cost: Example: On a $300,000 home add another $23,000 Making the total direct cost of government over $105,000. CITY OF YAKIMA iimiii iii III II ii iiiand ii.11' ii viii iiiS ysternsIII II iii Presented by trans uo Transportation Bement Objectives • IMeet requirements of the Growth Managernent Act (G IMA) • Support ov r H Comprehensive Ran and City vision • Integrate and prioritize transportation improvements serving aH modes • Update transportation funding nays and strategies • IReview and update transportation pokies Presented by ,y VVwi'sPo utA . i ��U��|' �� n on rocess Financing Strategies Evaluate existing (2014) Prepare travel Define multimodal Update Documentation and transportation forecasts (l040)and improvement projects transportation environmental systems conditions evaluate options policies review andiaauea Presented by h,a�ls Po Ian int -the Ran �M U11, I t i rar"t o d a I I rar"t 1p rove ar"t e ints • Improve corridors • Improve intersections • Pedestrian, bicycle, transit • Maintenance & preservation Presented by h'ws Po Co Urrec/ OCtiyS • Intersection -based LOS standard • Measures adequacy of Finaince facilities/services • Timing of facilities/services 0 Existing/historical 'Anm') A transportation revenues AW Bonding AGrants , Developer mitigation Travel Forecasts and A[ternatives Eva�uation • Appfled YVCOG model with updated �and use • hitersections flmit corridor capacity • Forecast traff ic growth focused in northeast quadrant • Emphasize vehlc�e mobifl-ty in key corridors -that connect -to reglona� facilities • Emphasize other modes in paraHe� corridors Presented by h,wls Po Travd Context Priorities IModa� priority by corridor • Auto L.J-d • BlIke/Ped • Shared Truck Routes Truck Route Classificatbn DRAFT FIrURE I . .......... 4-4 . . .w ........... .. . ..... . fif Presented by ravel Context Glassificalmn DRAFT nojm� h,wis Po 4-3 m System Mans Highway and Streets Pedestrian System IBlcyde System Presented by ,y VVwll'sPo utA . e xa M 7 H 9h y d St Syst— Pllan f7RAF7 I .:t r_ T 4-5 x'+,IP d trim Sy k Plan DRAFT "c t.. pl., m, l7RAF7 '�- o-1' A{ -B Transportation Improvement Projects �Project Types • Intersections • Study • I oadway Improvement • INew I oadway IImefr m • Short -lunge (2015-2020) •IMid-Range (2021-2030) • Long -Range (2031-2040) Presented by Vu`wlsPo'; Legend i e. on im��coennnl N� R u. 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TransportationImprovement Projects DRAFT FcuRE I, Gly&YaY-m 2040 T..spoiA-Alan 4-9 lo IS TransportationImprovement Projects DRAFT FcuRE I, Gly&YaY-m 2040 T..spoiA-Alan 4-9 Financing Program— Summary 2015to 2040 (2015 DoHars) Presented by h,wls Po 11, MOIR MW � � WN 11 Roadway irnpiroveirnents 75,.5,m Meir%ecflon Dov I..iran%poilaFlo n 72,.7,m 20 is 1 IM I I ME F, M, ILI 10"0191 Presented by ularlis Po '0"61TY OF YAKIMA Transportation Element and T n s po qq Systems Plan Presented by Transportation Element Objectives Meet requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) • Support overall Comprehensive Plan and City vision Integrate and prioritize transportation improvements serving all modes Review level of service standards 4 Update transportation funding analyses and strategies • Review and update transportation policies Presented by :ranspo LEVEL OF DETAIL J w 0 UJ M O Planning Process Presented by vanspo y y \vim Evaluate existing (2014) Prepare travel Define multimodal Update Documentation and transportation forecasts (2040) and improvement projects transportation environmental systems conditions evaluate options policies review and issues Presented by vanspo Balancing the Plan M u I E i. m o c • Improve corridors • Improve intersections • Pedestrian, bicycle, transit • Maintenance & preservation Presented by kransoo • Intersection -based LOS standard Measures adequacy of _e facilities/services • Timing of facilities/services • Existing/historical transportation revenues • Bonding • Grants • Developer mitigation Travel Forecasts and Alternatives Evaluation Applied YVCOG model with updated land use • Intersections limit corridor capacity Forecast traffic growth focused in northeast quadrant Emphasize vehicle mobility in key corridors that connect to regional facilities Is Emphasize other modes in parallel corridors Presented by `'O Travel Context Priorities Modal priority by corridor Auto Legend .... Bike/Ped —Auto Pn-tty =ako.Pcd Pnonty Shared PAonty Shared •••• Future Aura Puonry`-- Gty«,I � UGA BpuMary Park i Open Space Truck Routes Presented by Travel Context Classification CWy o! Yak— 2940 T,.naporfVf- Plan Legend .icity UInIU U ,h Boundary -_ Pwk. Open Spatae esr.Ar i Truck Route Classification Cn Y-,-2 DRAFT FIGURE z IT 4-3 6 1 DRAFT FIGURE 4-4 System Plans Highway and Streets Pedestrian System �,a r Bicycle System - • E)High�vay and Street System Plan DRAFT � SRF �7 „-- w 5 f Pedestrian System Plan DRAFT cwuRF''_ 4-6 Bicycle System Plan ` Presented by 7 DRAFT FIWU ' 4- Transportation Improvement Projects Project Types Intersections Active Transportation Study Roadway Improvement New Roadway Timeframe Short -Range (2015-2020) Mid -Range (2021-2030) • Long -Range (2031-2040) Presented by I Legend a PReraertion Imixcvement - .�-- Saids — _ R xa:lmp-cvamenl N iosdway IJGn Boodary PwWRI,�n $pace t a. r gp e asranr� Transportation Improvement Projects_ X1 DRAFT FIGURE Iranspo_.- IT 4-9 Financing Program — Summary 2015 t0 2040 (2015 Dollars) a New Roadway 86alm Presented by Roadway Improvements 75m5m 72.7m20alm Active Transportation m-A !"', 4--o" tol---�----"i� � Presented by transpo ORDINANCE NO. 2017 - AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and development; amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 15.08, Signs, to reflect content -neutral sign regulation. WHEREAS, amendments to the code are proposed to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court decision of Reed v. Gilbert, and to address other matters that needed to be amended in the code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Yakima considered an amendment to Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Ch.15.08 Signs of the Yakima Municipal Code which would amend regulations regarding signs within the City of Yakima; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public meetings on the proposed amendments during 2016 and 2017; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 22, 2017, pursuant to notice and received and considered all evidence and testimony presented, including written comments received during the comment period; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, having conducted such public hearing, found, determined, and recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the sign code, taking into account testimony from the public and a sign industry representative; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on April 18, 2017 pursuant to notice to consider such amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima, having considered the record herein and the recommendation from the Planning Commission, hereby finds and determines that approval of such amendment is in the best interests of residents of the City of Yakima and will promote the general health, safety and welfare; therefore BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA: Section 1. Chapter 15.08, Signs, of the City of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.08 SIGNS Sections: 15.08.010 Purpose. 15.08.020 Definitions. 15.08.030 Development permit required. =1-5- 8,04G..._. Nim:'- g,ul ed Tjns, 15.08.045 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. 45; 08,0,55 3,ig . , . i► o: ce.a, 15.08.060 Sign standards. 15.08.070 General provisions. 15.08.075 Sign illuminaflon. 15.08.080 Projection over right-of-way. 15.08.090 Roof signs. 15.08.100 Wall signs. 15.08.105 Fascia signs. 15.08.110 Temporary signs. 15,08115 SiiInwalkPrsCarried signs 15.08.120 Directional signs. 15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards. 15.08.135 .Digital signs. 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 15.08.150 Freeway signs. 15.08.155 Portable signs. 15.08.160 Legai-n 'Nonconforming signs, Materials,, Removal and Enforcement. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. 15.08.180 Variances. 15.08.190 Violations. 15.08.010 Purpose. N`)&C."4-4 The purpose Sof this chapter is to Drornote the oublic health, safety and welfare throw a comprehensive stern of reasonable, effective, consistent, content -neutral and nondiscrirninatory sian standards and re ui,rements. It has also been adopted to promote the following: 1. Minimum standards in order to promote traffic safety; 2. Recognition of free speech ri ghts by regulating §!'rxs in a content neutral manner, 3. The free flow of traffic and to protect pede trians and motorists from biqfygLnd ed, distractina and/or illeqible stns* 4,, Provide consistent and compatible si n des and 5. Adoral understandable reaulations which, enable the fair and consistent enforcement of this Chgp jer. WWI 15.08.020 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and derivatives shall be construed as specified herein. "Abandoned sign" means any sign located on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more, or any sign which pertains to any occupant, business or event unrelated to the present occupant or use that is not an allowed off -premise sign. Abandoned sign also includes sicins that are broken defaced faded rusted eeled or. otherwise deteriorated and are not repaired within 30 days after the City provides notice of the condition. 'Banner' means any sign of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a pole or building at one or more edges that is not a "flag" as,defined herein. IIs�i[a#G fi, ..st rtr i r ,t i n fka f ..r r ar oflroir: tl k f t r rrr tit rtu r r l rssr � wil r rrt lwre rwui" Aide P(f ),,,,vrr m F% "Billboard"' means a large outdoor advertisina si n containin amesas e commercial or otherwise, usually unrelated to the use or activity on the property on which the sign is located and/or to any,Use,or activity in the immediate area such as is the case with an off -premises sin and which is customarily leased for commercial pLJfQOSeS, "Building official" means the Codes Manager or his or her designee. "Canopy sign" means any sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. "Carried sian" means a hand-held or carried sign held or carried by a oerson. "Changing message center sign" means an electronically orw manna controlled sign where different automatic changing messages are shown on the lamp bank. Examples include but are not limited to time and temperature displays. .` f�nn�lrr.rrtlrrn r.�r.r,p .,.rrr��rr.s„,�,rr...s,iflr� r�rl lw rdertrt..tfr ar•rrt�rfs�rffir�arr. a�rrntr a ~�otr� .r otl �r.mi.r�r�lrvrfr�r�rf�- �.r,� fir r�rs..lrrw�rrlv�rl �rw�l:i�r =tl rw�-r�rrrrtr r�rw�ticr�w.ofm� t�rrl�:t,ir r ��rd t�� !�fr�vw° tira�...rt�r�rtlr� ref afro.-trrt��lrrrff�.rr taw..t��.rrfowf��n:..��l�rrr�f�tdrrr-twrilrr�g.rr,�-�t�r��r�. "Di ital si n," means a changeable coo sr nwith LED for other similar light sourcef key graphics or s rnbols over a non-illurninated background. Digital signs are also known as "Electronic M'essa e Centers” or "EMCs". "Directional ign"" means a sign erected for the purpose of facilitatina or controHina the efficient and safe movement of pedestrians or vehicles within a multi -tenant development. See also "off -premises directional sign" and "on -premises directional sign." "Electrical sign" means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, and/or fixtures are used as part of the sign proper. "Fascia board" means 3 1. A board used on the outside vertical face of a cornice. 2. The board connecting the top of the siding with the bottom of a soffit. 3. A board nailed across the ends of the rafters at the eaves. 4. The edge beam of a bridge. 5. A flat member or band at the surface of a building. Front View Figure 8-1 "Fascia sign" means a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure where the sign projects less than one foot from the fascia or parapet of the building, including the parapet to which it is affixed, painted or attached, running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building. The building's fascia board shall have a soffit and end caps installed flush with the bottom and ends of the sign, integrating the subject sign into the building's fascia and overall roof system. 4 SIGN CANNOT EXCEED THE SIZE OF THE FASCIA BOARD OF WHICH IT 15 ATTACHED. r JOHN'S SUPER WI FASCIA BOARD MUST—- " � 11, EXTEND EXTEND FULL WIDTH OF BUILDING ROOF STRUCTURE AND SOFFITS & END CAPS MUST BE INSTALLED.. C>GETS "Vn ^v MAY I, E:Nrli CAPS CIgyOFYakima FASCIA SIGN (YMC 15.08.105) Figure 8-2 REQUIRED " Fla " means a oiece of cloth attached to a staff, with distinctive colors atters or s„yrnbols. "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 o upnn the ground. "Freeway sign" means a freestanding sign designed and placed to attract the attention of freeway traffic. ,�G* r,Wt)pE.,rr nat a ;n„ � a f. r,l��:I.. �� s,..i o s„ 1. � ", „. to n;f r fight „ �`.l fig eianaf nle�,A "Marquee/display case sign" means a sign typically associated with, but not limited to, movie theaters, performing arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel to the surface of the structure, or attached to a structure approved by the building official. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign. Marquee/display case signs shall be considered wall signs regulated under the provisions of YMC 15.08.100, and all sign materials placed behind 5 the clear/translucent material shall not be considered a temporary sign subject to the provisions of YMC 15.08.110. "Multiple -building complex" is a group of structures housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple -building complex shall be considered a single use. "Multiple -tenant building" is a single structure housing two or more retail, office, or commercial uses sharing the same lot, access and/or parking facilities, or a coordinated site plan. For purposes of this section, each multiple -building complex shall be considered a single use. (See YMC 15.08.140.) " onconformrng sj means an which atone firne conformed to all a licabl re uirements and standards of this Cha ter uncludin all enmrt re Orements but which subseQUenfiv ceased to so conform dui: to chart es in such re uirernentst�and standards. "Off -premises directional sign" means an off -premises sign with directions to a particular business. "Off -premises sign" means a sign advertising or promoting merchandise, service, goods, or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished at a place other than on the property where the sign is located. "On -premises directional sign" means a sign directing pedestrian or vehicular traffic to parking, entrances, exits, service areas, or other on-site locations o as parficWar business. "On -premises sign" means a sign incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located, advertising the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or products produced on the premises or the name of the business or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. "Permanent sign" means a, sign constructed of weather, resistant material and intended for ermanent use and that does not otherwise meet the definition of "tem ora sign." r r'Y:.rno.m�m,k iI Ra(,Jver"'t4 rieG ed 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 8.20.055. "Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, that is attached to and projects from a structure or building face. A MAXIMUM 1600 IV's &A.'N WK; pdai 'J � p SIGYI IEIGHTCANNOT �I PROJECT MORE THAN ONE TIARO HEICHT OF vmBUILDING µY �,�ra,onuiwr a City Of YRIOffIF] PROJECTING SIGN (YMC 18.08.080) Figure 8-3 i�t�W��l�ntµ�t�...�� , °."....��..��--r„iOr� i�u�tn��lir� �.i'w��.alr�;...1��_•r��:..��m�,.c�m ger "Roof "Roof sign" means any sign erected or constructed as an integral part or is essentially part of a normal roof structure of any building design, where any portion of the face of which is situated above the roof line to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building. See YMC 15.08.090. "Sign" means letters, figures s mbols or logos, with or without illumination on any medium, including its structural component parts, used or intended to attract attention to the subject matter that identifies, advertises, and/or promotes art (AMttr, product, good ervice, place, person, firm merchandisepoint of sale or business, er-ai; tt r thing. A sign also includes any item attached to sign structures such as balloons streamerspennants, flags, inflatables or similar devices intended to attract attention. "Sign area" means that area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the entire sign and/or sign cabinet, but excluding any support or framing structure that does not convey a message. "Sign cabinet" means the module or background containing the advertising message but excluding sign supports, architectural framing, or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy. "Sign height" means the vertical distance measured from the grade below the sign or upper surface of the nearest street curb, whichever permits the greatest height, to the highest point of the sign. MIR Sip Fus E! P1117"k (a $11ft NO ;ht rI m a - I Figure 8-4 "Sign setback" means the horizontal distance from the property line to the nearest edge of the sign cabinet _.or si n. "Street frontage" means the length in feet of a property line(s) or lot line(s) bordering a public street. For corner lots, each street -side property line shall be a separate street frontage. The frontage for a single use or development on two or more lots shall be the sum of the individual lot frontages. Figure 8-5 "Temporary sign" means any sign ,,j_pgqter.,_pLqcard, .stake �sin o�rsiqn not placed in the gfp�u ncL^itbL. concrete or other means to _o _p_r_ot prevention: bannerTpennantTvalance-- or advertising display constructed of cloth, paper, canvas, cardboard, or other light nondurable materials used teLrTv porarifly and is not pernnianentl r0ounted ainted or otherwise affixeLto aern2gnent structure or buildin-remporpsi n only be made of non -durable materials inClUding, b I arra! limited _ g__ 1h))ited to,,_p�qper, or s. foam core boardl, and/or signs DaIinted with water soluble ogints or chalks. Si ns made of other materials shall be considered permanent andr are subject to, the permanent sign regulations of this Chapter. 8 Tyr "Trailered sion" means any signlocated , on or affixed to a trailer or vehicle normall licensed by the state as a trailer, or any Sign that has wheels, or is located on or affixed to wheels, capable of beina used to Dove the si n from location to location. Trailered Sign does not only include signs that are pgfied behind vehicles, but aLs&is that are located on or affixed to wheels. 4f4GW.4,0,n-- eel n.ilr ta_a, ll�ia n a "Wall sign" means any on -premises sign attached to or painted directly on, or erected against and parallel to, the wall of a building. See YMC 15.08.100. 5 GN SIL CANNO I LXCLLD SIZE OF WALL TO VMICH ATTACHED 1111MM�l ROOFUIN" E` �Wll Taw p ml C." KM 7A,M Or BUILDING FACE SIDE VIEW qly.aYalima WALL SIGN (YMC 15.08.100) Figure 8-6 "Window sign" means any sign, pictures, symbol or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about rr,Ntivlt rs business, person., ornrnecfityproduct, event, sale or service, placed inside a window or upon the window panes or glass and visible from the exterior of the window. 0r'- -Y-A9,G'-A,,5. 08400 and 4 giV0FHMid 0YV-v3M,] (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). {r1 15.08.030 Development permit required. No sign governed by this title shall be erected, structurally altered or relocated after the adoption without first receiving a development permit from the building official. All nplications for a develooment permit under this chapter shall be reviewed for consistency with the standards of this chaoter and other a ficable chaptars of th!� Yakima MLjni,6pgI Qgdeaccordjnq to sign te and other a Lica le re ulations. 1, For New Uses. All on -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the standards shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Off -premises signs and billboards are permitted as identified in YMC 15.08.130. 2. For Changes or Replacement of an Existing Sign. Structural changes to, or replacement of, an existing sign requires Type (1) review and approval by the building official, Changes to the face or copy of not chanae the material or amearance of the sion as oriainaliv oermitted b the Citv does not reguire a Type (1) review L_2LpgfML (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 3, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 33, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). wig 4ew-aiidt(Nnpo;,af y sig,rw. AP R 4-) ........ Sapi, rpOes,�' -4-403tork 4-64'P'Plaque'&W k�I-a-se'PaFate 7 ..... .... . 10 -sigris,,or- stru(Aures -requkecJ, ar4uAherized-,by 7111111"Ci wu i31 flaii, ac-fi d kJf4t0-GFGa44 da dal that: ......... All fJ4sFAayr-W -dw,411 bN(-)-, potit� w- IC -6 iq rl. -srt'lwa 1l tx"' e'ewkj 44-+s pe;'t-',+H-Y--j)f4Va te MIJUICH A the pr, ef-the"4nef 'I & O�3 14- Q,)nsVuo4,,Aie a-a,vrd 151.08.046 Fee eKetT+ptr,siqf4,$rExemptions. The following signs are exempt from the ,ft�e-pgLTitLfing_requirements of -4YMG-44-A)4-Q30 asd t*; FWl'-wir-efflea,tF-UPWA G-145. 0YMQ4,,rhA,&, ()4-th i s her. 1. On -premises signs not readable from the public right-of-way, i.e., menu boards, interior signs, etc.; 2. On -premises directional signs meeting the other reguirements of this Chapter, in �Iudin�but n�otfimit�edto size restrictions` 3. Barber poles, gravestones or structures intended for a se urate use, such as good'willl containers, 11 4. Building_Ldenfificatiqn numbers a5 required )UrSUant to the Yakima MuLiicipsil Code or any-2Lier City or State re gqlatiory, 5. Temporary signs ixif NP private property orpublic prope�r�tmee�bnthe regui,rements of Section 15.0& 110. (Ord. 2015-007 § I (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 6. Governmental sions. Skins, installed bv the City, County ora federal or State governmental agency for the protection of public heafth, safety and gener.al,welf are including, but not limited to, the following; A. Ern Lis necessLarjfor ubfic safet or civil defense� B. Traffic and/or waVindina sians erected and maintained by an authorized 2ghfic_aRencL C. s-.Jqns r—eqgLr(Ld-to—b-q-did pLa-y-E!O—by-la—�m�. E. An i ! � notice or siniflar sin ilaced by or re mired by a ,v si i DolsW� MIPE g 901 -PS -11-1.9 �_place governmental agency in carrying QLA its responsibility to, protect the public health, safety and general welfare, 7. Fl�ag�s. Any flaigs, provided that the conform to all Provisions of this chapter for §�qm 8. MernohW signs, or,tablets names .of.,buildings, dates of erection and the like which are incorporated into the buildinn material and faoade. 9. Vehi�cl'e withi s_ign§. Any i ui on a vehicle unless such vehicle jq stationed near an activity for the primary purpose of attracting public attention to Such activity, unless such vehicle or mobile Unit is reaularIV oasked in an ProrninentIv visible location for the Primae v ouroose of attractina oublic attention to the sicLn. 10. "Tem porary signs in windows. Any temporary sign taped or otherwise affixed to the inside of a window, in such a manner as to be easilv rernovg-A, _provided that the total area of the sig.n in any one window does not exceed that as allowed in this Chaoter for Window Sions and Ternoorary Skins. 11. Portable sians and freestandinq Signs meeting the _reguirements of Sections 15.08.155 and 15.08, 1101, re ctiy�l other ovisions of this gha ter. _[pspL 2 �qnd w]�Iy_-�� p (Ord!. 2015-007 § I (E xh, A(art), 2'015 12 15.08.050 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs on any vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property and visible from a public right-of-way for the purpose of circumventing the provisions of this chapter. This provision shall not prohibit signs painted on or magnetically attached to any vehicle operating in the normal course of business~-- 2. Signs purporting to be, imitating, or resembling an official traffic sign or signal its color desi n location or illurnination; could cause confusion with any official sign, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic/street sign or signal or Dedestriall by glare or method of illumination„. 3. Signs attached to utility, streetlight and traffic-control standard poles or facilutie� signs attached to fences owned by the Cit or- signs placed on trees;_ 4. Swinging projecting signs„. 5. Signs in a dilapidated (i.e., having peeling paint, major cracks or holes, and/or loose or dangling materials) or hazardous condition,,® 6. Abandoned signs;_ 7. Signs on doors, windows or fire escapes that restrict free ingress or egress' ,afvd. 8. Trailered signs. 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). 1f"�mds� �tgrrrrr.trrtrr�a��^r #4e -o, wrwermo tta f a r l e t wt's � the F��a�rrtr.��;rr�r��..r��.pW�.y...��d��r�•re�rprl rri..s��tr��d�:�e ,��;1`��I�"��:�� '1� ��”"�.t.�� s�;1. w t:..tY.rtl tI t•. aur.....t 4L'It;,.t,.,.� d...m. tM. 4.. 15.08.060 Sign standards. 13 The provisions of this chapter and the requirements in Table 8-1, "Type and Number of Signs Permitted," Table 8-2, "Maximum Sign Area," and Table 8-3, "Sign Height and Setbacks," are established for all signs in the zoning districts indicated. All permitted signs are subject to the review procedures of this title and the standards of this section. Signs for Class (1), (2) and (3) uses shall be subject to the same procedural and review requirements as the principal use. 14 Table 8-1. Type and Number of Signs Permitted SIGN TYPE ZONING DISTRICTS SR R-1 R-2 R-3 B-1HB B-2 'SC LCCICBD GC AS RD M-1_, M 2www. _.._ PERMITTED SIGNS „ On- Nameplate ........................ Permitted as an Accessory Use to an Approved or Existing Use Premises Subdivision Signs Identification/Projec Identification RooV,P, ,pa 1e Srgns Not Permitted Class (1) Use Permanent ..............................................._...... _.�.................. _...... Subdivision/Prof. I.D. On -premises signs meeting the standards of this chapter are considered Freestanding Only Class (1) uses requiring Type (1) review. On -premises signs not meeting the Projecting Not Permitted standards of this chapter shall follow the procedures of YMC 15.08.170, and are otherwise not permitted. Freeway See YMC 15.08.150 Off- wrvre 6 Baa a4 Not Class (2) Use Not Class (2) Use Class (1) Use Premises Ad:Y d1_14L22 Permit te Permitted Signs &Rf,aa a iiirr9 billboards 15 Table 8-1 Tre crud Number of ' Siris Permitted 16 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE _ [ RDmm SR R 1 R -2R-3 B-1 HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC M-2 NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED wAS wM-1. On- Nameplate 1 Per Dwelling Premises Signs Subdivision .......... - __... ... �.......... 1 Per Street Frontage 1 Per Street Frontage Identification/Use Identification Permanent ........ Freestanding' Not Permitted Projecting See YMC 15.08.100Er sl au, ��°b� Wall SU S�rc t � a• V Nr -=I : uP I . ; r.� r�s;wi� �P . �� w a au r� �,.I xau argil, floc41ro square -feat 16 ZONING DISTRICTS SIGN TYPE R-1 R-2 Freeway Freeway: See YMC 15.08.150 Premises '115,&;&bsing Not Permitted 1 Sign Per Parcel (Also See YMC 15.08.130) billboards TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGNS PERMITTED THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA LeniRgraa��Tis See YMC 15.08.110 Carried Signs See YMC 15.08.115 See YMC 15.08.135 Portable Sians See YMC 15.08.155 NOTES: 1. YMC 15.08.140 has freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. Sign PLOV�S� ns for Lfgn]pgrary freestandino sians are addressed in YMC 15.08.110. Permanent freestanding s are Lop ed ko u. Nameplates and subdivision identification signs permitted in the residential districts may be placed on a wall—See Table 8-2. 17 Table 8-2. aximum S19. Ar FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL IFREEWAY from required right-of-way from required right-of-way SIGNS i SIGNS ZONING DISTRICT SR, R-1, R-2, andWR-3 Name_plates up to 2 _ sq. ft.Wand subdivision/project identification up to 32 NOT PERMITTED sq. ft. HB and B-1 24 sq. ft. 40 sq. ft. __................-�............W�.......... �..__............ ..... ...--...... B-2 40 sq. . �ft. 60 sq. ft. SCC Frontage is 1 s ft. of sign area er lineal ft. of g � q. g p .. 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 100 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. long Fr..._._9........s ......_....___.._ft. of sin area per ...............�9.......... ontaa is 1 s ...ineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal I' more than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. Ion WHERE LCC Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal'"'- SIZE OF PERMITTED: less than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. WALL TO UP TO 300 ft Ion ..............9............................................................................ ..._......... WHICHATTACHED SQUARE Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-112 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal FOOT more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. A-19 a n9�...................... .......................... _.......................... CBD 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 sq. ft.� .......................... _...... Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal less than 400 frontage up to 150 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. GC ft.lone Frontage is 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal more than 400 frontage up to 200 sq. ft. ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. ft. long 18 Table 8-2. Maximum Sign Area FREESTANDING AND PROJECTING SIGNS Sign is set back 15 ft. or less Sign is set back 15 ft. or more WALL 'FREEWAY ZONING DISTRICT from required right-of-wa from required ri ht -of -we SIGNS SIGNS ... ..................� .... AS Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 sq. ft. Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 """""."""". .... _: 9. ft. _ .___.... WHERE RD Frontage is less 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per SIZE OF PERMITTED: than 400 ft. long frontage up to 150 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 200 WALL TO UP TO 300 sq. ft. WHICH SQUARE ATTACHED FOOT Frontage is more 1 sq. ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of W1-1/2Wsq. ft. of sign area per than 400 ft. long frontage up to 200 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 250 sq. ft. .""................................ M-1 1 sq ft. of sign area per lineal ft. of 1-1/2 sq. ft. of sign area per M-2 frontage up to 100 sq. ft. lineal ft. of frontage up to 150 s . ft. MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN = 2 TIMES THE MAXIMUM AREA PER SIGN FACE MAXIMUM SIGNS AREA OF OTHER SION TYPES THAT d�RR S t C„ 7"q � E 1 _ RNTERIA T:e:Ei g a aSee YMC 15.08.110 Cardi��d,� S �e� "pfr 08111 IOo utal SGS n See YMC 15,08135 Poutawz, Siq See YMC 15.08.155 C Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks _ _ _ ZONING DISTRICTS wSIGN STANDARDS SR R-1 R 2 3 B- HB B-2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS �RD �M 1�_ M"2 19 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks 20 .. ... . .............. ZONING DISTRICTS SIG. STANDARDS R SR R 1 R 2 3 B 1 H B 2 SCC LCC CBD GC AS RD M-1 M 2 -_N MAXIMUM SIGN _ HEIGHT' ..... _..__.. Permanent _________________ Sign is set __ _.--.........W�__._ 5 ft. 10 ft. 15 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. 30 ft. Freestanding' back 15 feet or less from required right-of- way.........._ _... ... ._�-.......................... ...... —____ Sign is set 10 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft. 35 ft. 40 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft. back more than 15 feet from required right-of- way Projecting Not permitted See YMC 15.08.080 -_ .. 1. Wall _ .- .................... 1. Top of wall to which attached (YMC 15.08.100) 2. Horizontal and vertical limits of fascia board to w..................................................................... ��mmmhich attached (YMC 155.08.105)5) 2. Fascia Freeway Where permitted: 70 ft. _,_....... __ 20 Table 8-3. Sign Height and Setbacks _....... _ . .....___............................ ___ .............. CANING DISTRICTS SIGN STANDARDS SR I R-1 I R-2 I R- -3[—B-1 I HB I B-2 ! SCC I LCC I gg:D:l GC I AS RD SETBACKS .......................................................................................................................................................... Minimum front yard Edge of right-of-way setbacks ._................................................................................................._............................_............................................ Minimum side yard Required setback standards for each zoning district (Table 5-1) setbacks SIGN HEIGHT AND SETBACKS FOR SIGNS TYPES THAT ARE BASED ON OTHER CRITERIA Ternporar„ySi ns See YMC 15.08.110 Caen°ifs _11 3-ims See YMC 15.08.115 OitlSlg See YMC 15.08.135 Porlaltle Sn See YMC 15.08.155 _..� ........................._............... .......... ........................................................._.._....-............ .............................................. _................. ..... ._........ Notes: 1 YMC 15.08.140 has special freestanding sign provisions for multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. 2 Nameplates and subdivision identification si ns permitted in the residential districts ma be laced on a wall. See Table 8-2. jOrd. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 4 (part), 2011; Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 36, 1993; Ord. 3106 § 17, 1988; Ord. 3019 § 35, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 21 15.08.070 General provisions. All signs,--indurding., exempt and temporary signs, shall comply with the following provisions: A. Construction shall satisfy the requirements of the building code and permanent signs must be manufactured of durable materials that withstand the effects of water and wind. a II as meet the following re aims mer ls: 1. Paver -faced signs includir vrn Lgggkd Paper and those appfled with adhsivesare not allowed.. Canvas or vinyl signs must be durable° and 2. Sim faces made of canvas. fabric vin I or sinribar mml N material's that are attached to permanent sign structures must be mounted behind a erimeter frame or trim cap so that the edge jof the sr n, face are not exposed exce t that fla s made Of 100% spun pOyester are exem t from this reouirement, B. Except for tod ex_and temporary signs, all signs shall be permanently attached to a building or the ground; C. Signs attached to a building shall not exceed the height of the building, except under the provisions of YMC 15.08.080(1) and 15.08.090; D. All signs shall comply with the setback requirements in Table 8-3, except when the side or rear yard is a street frontage, then the front setback shall apply; E. In addition to the sign illumination re uirements of Section 15.08,075. Ii.-ighting directed on or internal to any sign shall be shaded, screened, or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect neighboring property or motor vehicle safety; F. All signs together with their supports, braces, and guys shall be maintained in a safe and secure manner; G. The ratio of the area of the sign support, framing structure, and/or other decorative features which contain no written or advertising copy to the sign cabinet shall not be greater than 1:1; b t�rW rr try a gi io rtq tr wm� rw I irro N tMN, Iq rrvr n rrrt prrrf� rM rtr .a....vis,4 HI. No fr 6 NSR:4ri t signs shall be placed in the clear view triangle of roadways, drivew� qr curb cuts ,as established in YMC 15.05.040; and IJ. On addition to thesign, iblurnination re uirements of Section 15.08.075 aAny exterior lighting must be shielded and directed away from adjoining streets or residential uses. 22 I The construction of temporary signs, is limited to the materials described in the definition of "temporary, sign" herehi, In addition, a temporary sign -must also conform to, the reguirernents of this chapter, includin , but not limited to Section 15.08.110 (temporary signs). K. No signs shall be affixed, connected to, taped, zin-tied, tied, or otherwise attached to an Cut v nrooertv. includina. but not limited to, utilitv Doles, utility boxes, fences or street arins. Such signs will be removed'! by the CL,ty. Removed suns will be held for five business daiya at the public Works Department after which they will be discarded and/or destroyed. L. No siqn: mu be placed within the roadw,av oortion of the city right-of-way exqgpt as otherwise oermitted with,a cit v riaht-of-wav use or-Ngcial event permit. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 4 (part), 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 37, 1993: Ord. 3106 § 18, 1988: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.,0175 Sign Illumination. A. General, No tem ora or portable sign may be illuminated. No signs located in a residential zone rnav be HILInlinated, except that on parcels two (2) acres in size or ,greater signs may be halo illuminated or illuminated as necessary for allowable digital signs. Permanent signs allqwLedb thus 3y be non -illuminated, illuminated by internal light fixtures, halo illuminated, or have external indirect illumiination, unless otherwise specified, B. Externall illuminated signs - 1. Except as provided in this Subsection Lrnal�l illuminated signs shall be illurninated only with steady, stationa[y, fully shielded light sources directed solely onto the sign without causing glare. Light shielding shall ensure that the lamp or liglit source is not visible beyond the premises and shall further ensure that the light is contained 2. A light fixture mounted above, the sign face ma y be installed with its bottom opening tilted towards the sign face, provide& (m "rhe fottom_ppen4�the light fixture is flat' and (b The Uppermost portion of the fixture's gp,2.nim _js Iggated _u o hu her than the to of the sign face. Light fixtures aimed and installed in this fashion shall be considered full y shielded. C. Internally illuminated A si ns. 1. Internally illuminated signs shall be constructed with an op�a ue back round and translucent text and symbols, If the sign owner desires to have the entire sign face visible at night, an external light source may be Used to illuminate the sign, subject to this Chapter. 23 2. The difference between the off and sofid-messacie measurements usin the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at night, utilizing the recommended ISA methodolo to determine com fiance. 3. AH permitted EMCs shall be equipped with a sensor or other device that, automatcall determines the ambient illumination and be Programmed to autotnaticaH dim according to ambient light conditions, or that can be adjusted to comply with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. D. Billboards. This Section dop1y to billboard's, which are regulated under Section 15.08.130. 15.08.080 Projection over right-of-way. Projecting and freestanding signs shall comply with the following provisions: 1. No more than one-third of the height of any projecting sign shall exceed the height of the building to which it is attached. 2. All signs projecting over the public right-of-way shall conform to the following standards and obtain a right-of-wav use oerrnit under YMC 8.20: Clearance� Above Grade ..............................._.....�..._.�._...._.�. Maximum Projection Less than 8 Not permitted feet 8 feet tomm9ITmmITIT 1 foot feet .............. .................. ........................._._.... 9 feet to 10 2 feet feet Over 10 feet 2/3 the distance from building to curb line or a maximum of 10 feet 3No sign shall project within two feet of the curb line. 4, Only erre roiectinct sion shall be allowed Der tenant space or builgO frontage. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 3019 § 36, 1987: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.090 Roof signs. All roof signs shall comply with the following provisions: Roof signs shall be constructed upon the roof of a building. 24 2. Roof signs shall be integrated into the roof system of an existing building, or be erected so as to appear from all sides as a wall sign applied to an existing penthouse which appears to be a part of the building itself. 3. Roof signs must not exceed the maximum allowable height of the building within the district in which it is located. 4. All roof signs shall be installed or erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.100 Wall signs. All wall signs shall conform to the following provisions: 1. Wall signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned away from the wall, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall. 2. The number of wall signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the wall sign(s) may not exceed the area of the wall to which attached. 3. Wall signs shall not extend above the height of the wall to which attached. 4. Marquee/Display Case Signs. a. Marquee/display case signs shall have: i. A changeable copy area where characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign; ii. The sign face shall be made of a translucent durable material; iii. The sign cabinet/display case shall be lockable and capable of preserving the sign material inside from the elements. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 38, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.105 Fascia signs. A fascia sign is a sign which is attached to the fascia board of an existing building's roof structure. 1. Fascia signs may be painted upon, attached flat to, or pinned/projecting from the fascia board, but shall not project more than twelve inches from the fascia board. 2. The number of fascia signs is not regulated; provided, the total area of the sign(s) may not exceed the area of the fascia board to which it is attached. 25 3. Fascia signs shall not extend beyond the horizontal and vertical limits of the fascia board to which it is attached. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015). 15.08.110 Temporary signs. No review is, reguired for temp22oLrqDLsiqns. All temporary signs shall conform to the following: A4. No temporary sign shall be placed in a required parking space, driveway, or clearview triangle. B2. No temporary sign may be placed Iifity-.on Cit owned .. ro., ertv not inCkIdling a Cjtv daht-of-wav) unless in conjunction with an aooroved specipl event permit, tear !2rrnission from the Qj!t C. No teMDorary sian shall be placed in the roadway. W11111IM IM I wwa,*Wiltmuilu Pir-W-10 I - . ..... . ....... -.-. . .. . . ...................................................... .. 1. Location. Allowed onl taetween the ro ert line and the bacl of the nearest curb or where no curter exists, between, the property line and the nearest edge of the pavement. Signs may not be,placed _on_sidewalks, driveways or other paved areas design edfor pedestri'ans or vehicular use, 2. Approval of the abutting landowner is required, 3. Signs on stakes that can be manually pushed or hammered into the around are allowed:. All other si r rs are prohibitod�unless specifically allowed b a�ht-o�f-wa use ermit. 4. Sjgns_are limited to four M) sal,uare feet total and three (3) feet inj2gjg!2L from the round to the to of the si n. 5. Am terga oras sian in the right-of-way that is dila:pidated or a nuisance shall be gn. & The Cid a aLlqother signs in a City right-of-way with a right-of-way use permit. E. Residential zones. Temporary signs _mM bg_pjaced on_prop..pjjX_Lqsjq rdtiww zoned in accordance with the re uirements of this Section and the followin 1 One temporary, window sign per residential unit not to exceed tPur 4 sg,uare feet, is'allowed. 2. Freestanding signs, including post -mounted stake and,ble ns are ortai !�� allowed as follows: M i. In sin gle-fain fly residential zones teryinorary free-stall"idin i sjgp§,shall not exceed four s,guare feet in size and five feet in height, if the sign is post mounted on the round and not to exceed three feet in height if the sign is stake -mounted _gLp2ilable, stake -mounted or portable. t........... -oflwr, bwr4r, F Non-residential zoo,e§., jgpTibra DLsWcLqs arg allowed in non-residential zones in accordance with the re uirements of this section and the follpwing� MINIMUM= ............... . .... .. . �UMWMWMM 11 i I in the ground, and not ,woexceedthree feet in heiaht if the temporary sign is stake -mounted or, Poitable. 3. Surface -mounted signs are fimited to thirty scluare feet and must be flatl affixed to walls or to on-site fences either facing the abutting street, or facing, inward to the subiect site. G. Tem porae y sil i _§Lqas on lar n_[a g_ej2roperfieseither residential: or non- residential zoned, of more than two acres may be of an lype, and shall not exceed sixty-four scl uar feet _and _up to eight feet above ground level. Such a sign allowed herein is in lieu of and! shall not be displayed with or be in addition to any other tem pora U.sig ns alllowed by thiss ection, 4, Njo-A temporary sign shall promptly removed after the event for which it is intended. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2001-25 § 2, 2001: Ord. 93-81 39, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.115 Carried siqns Carried sicins are allowed subject to the following standards. - 1w 111 1 1 ......... . B. Number. No limit. not exceed eight (8), feet in height when held in place. MA D. Zone. Carried pianeare Dern)itLedon|Vinnon-residential zones. E. Design. A carried sign shall not be illuminated. Carried signs an ,.p sons carrvina sions, shall be limited to the hours from dawn until dUsk. A carried sion cannot include anv element of a prohjj�ited_5�ignas described in Section 15.08.050. F. Locations Allowed, C�arr�g�di nsmuststa at least fifteen (15) feet gwgy frorn an unsignalized street or drivewa intersection, measured,from the edge of the CUrb abUtting the! roadway orggg�ft of ftie pavernent if no curb exists, Carried sigps must carried sian, or the Derson carrying the sign, impede or interferewith pedestrian or vehiicular traffic. G. Locations Not Allowed. Carried signs shall not be located in any of the fQ(jqMM 2. In parking aisles or stall% 3, ln driving lanes; 4. On fences, walls, bouldersplanterspther sjgn�i., veticlesutility-f-acififies or other structures; o 5. In a location or manner that resultsina person.,with a carried sLqnshysically interfering with! motorists, pedestrians. or bicyclists, 15.08.120 Directional signs. A. On -Premises Directional Signs. On -premises directional signs remdabhafr»m 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 orlogo shall not exceed fifty percent of the sign area. All on - premises directional signs shall meet the general provisions mfthis section, and shall not exceed ten square feet per sign face. B. C)ff-Pnonniemo [)inant|ona| Signs. Off -premises directional signs are permitted where indicated in\'yWC 15.08.130(B); provided, that: 1. Each use located in a district where off -premises directional signs are mUoxvod is permitted one off -premises directional sign; 2. The off -premises sign contains only directional information and does not exceed thirty-two square feet inarea nor twenty-five feet inheight; 3. The off -premises signs are permanently installed mnprivate property; 28 4. Only one off -premises sign is permitted on a parcel. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.130 Off -premises signs and billboards. A. Billboards are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts; and 2. Class (2) uses in the CBD, GC, and RD districts. B. Billboards may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and all of the following criteria: 1. The maximum sign area does not exceed three hundred square feet per sign face; 2. There is no more than one product displayed per sign face; 3. There are no side-by-side panels either horizontaUy or verticall ; 4. Required front yard setbacks are met; 5. Billboards between a one -hundred -fifty- and three -hundred -foot radius of a residential district shall be restricted to one hundred sixty square feet per sign face and may not be lighted; 6. No billboard shall be located within one hundred fifty feet of a residential district; 7. The billboard is not within five hundred lineal feet of another billboard having the same street frontage; 8. Billboard height standards shall not exceed that permitted for freestanding signs as provided in Table 8-3; 9. The total number of combined freestanding signs, off -premises signs and billboards does not exceed the number of freestanding signs allowed for the property. C. Off -premises signs are: 1. Class (1) uses in the M-1 and M-2 districts; 2. Class (2) uses in the B-2, CBD, GC, and RD districts. Off -premises signs may be permitted in these districts after the required level of review, provided they meet the provisions of this chapter and the specific standards for the district in which they are located. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 40, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 29 A. Maximum size. The maximum size qf @ d�igLtaj sign is 501% of the total area of the sion nen"nitted bv Table: 8-2, and no greater than 50 sgft B. __Qgq5,jt �.The�rema �be one �di ital �si n�per one hundred (100) feet of street fiontage. C. Zonina, Diaital sians are allowed on1v in non-residential zones. D. EIVIC Illumination Limits. The difference between the off and solid -message measurements s�nq the EMC Measurement Criteria shall not exceed 0.3 footcandles at E. Diaital sians imav have no motions other th,an th�e change of the message. G ' Dimminq Carmbflifies. All ermitted EMCs, shall be eqWpped with a sensor or other device that autornatically determines the ambient illumination and be programmed to corno1v with the 0.3 footcandle measurements. 15.08.140 Multiple -building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings. A. Purpose. The following provisionsshall apply bomultiple-building complexes and multiple -tenant buildings |nthe SCC. LCC. GC. and R[]districts. B. Number ofFreestanding Sign . Each multiple -building oornp|mx shall beallowed one freestanding or poirtabl sign oneach street frontage inaccordance with Table 8-2. When the street frontage is longer than four hundred feet: 1. One additional frmmstand|ngsign shall bepermitted for each additional four hundred feet mfstreet frontage orpart thereof; or 2. /\ single, larger freestanding sign can be erected inaccordance with Table 8-2. If option 1, as set forth in subsection (13)(1) of this section, is selected, no freestanding or sign shall bmplaced closer than two hundred feet toany other fmseetonding_2r portable sign mrexceed the standards |nTable 8-2.These provisions shall also apply tm each multiple -tenant bui|ding, un|moe it is a part of multiple -building complex. The allowable freestanding o|gn(o) may beused bmadvertise one ormore cf the uses inthe multiple -building complex mrmultiple-tenant building. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46§ 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2S47§ 1 (poM). 1986\. 15.00.150 Freeway signs, /\. Purpose. The purpose mfthis section |atmpermit establishments near the freeway a larger on - premises sign to inform freeway travelers of their services. 30 B. Location. A freeway sign may be used to substitute an allowable freestanding sign where there is more than one street frontage, when the use: 1. Has frontage on Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima Avenue, Terrace Heights Drive, North 1 st Street, North 16th Avenue, or North 40th Avenue and all or a portion of the lot is within one thousand feet of a freeway interchange; or 2. Is within two hundred fifty feet of the freeway right-of-way. C. Number of Freeway Signs. Only one freeway sign is permitted on each parcel, multiple -building complex or for each development, whichever is more restrictive. D. Uses with Only One Frontage. Uses within the area described in subsection B of this section with only one street frontage may install a freeway sign in addition to the permitted freestanding sign. E. Sign Height. The maximum height for freeway signs is shown in Table 8-3. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 41, 1993: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Portable signs, including sandwich (board and portable ol',e mounted signs, shall) com l with the following standards: A. Zone, portable signs, are allowed only in non-residential zones exce Lt the ternporaij portable signs are allowed in residential zones subject to the rovisions in Section 15.08.110. B. Design and Materials. portable signs must be desi ned with durable materials, otherwise they willl be regulated as tem.pora[y signs under Section 15,08.110. portable upns must be designed to withstand wind and include a heavy weighted base for pole mounted si ns and a heavyeight suspended between the opposing faces of a sandwich board sign. portable signs cannot be illuminated. C. Size and, Height. portable signs shall be a rnaxmum of four feet in heiht and maximum of three feet in width. D. Number. Not more than two '2portable, signs ma be digp ay d rper business, roger tenants ace. The totals oars feet of tie ortable s% ns shall not exceed twen(y-four 24" feet iri the event two si ns are dis .ta ed. E. Location, portable si ns must be located no further than ten 10 feet from the rimia0i buildin I of the business or if there is only one business or tenant spans on the site it may be located not farther than ten 10 feet from the site's driveway entrance. No, ortable si n may be located on the City right-of-way, which includes the sidewalk without a right-of-way use ermit or other e�°reit allowin such m se issued b the Cit 31 F Dis r l i r'urs. Portable si nls including temporary ortable se ns rnay be displaygd duan business or, o erating ours only. 15.08.160 Legal r 9onconforming signs Maintenance of si ins Removal of 'si ns, and Enforcement of this Chapter. A. Nonconforming si ns.rtr3r� lawfully existing under all codes and ordinances in effect at the time this title is enacted or amended may continue to be maintained and operated as a legal nonconforming sign so long as it remains otherwise lawful; provided, that: 1A. No sign shall be changed in any manner that increases its noncompliance with the provisions of this title; and 2C. If the sign is structurally altered or moved, its legal nonconforming status shall be voided, and the sign will be required to conform to the provisions of this title. Nothing in this section shall be construed to restrict normal structural repair and maintenance; and 3G. The sign is not a hazardous or abandoned sigma 4� The sign is nota portable sin tem ora sign or an illegal si n..Q d-2.015--, _ . _ ..1 .E, x1 _2-0 5 r�i �t�, � �I ��:-. 1 (p5 ._�� r _ N (M"tL 1 ��c �r w • .. • M I MM i; I AY W ', � i - M � iMEMO IM11110M RM� all IM 1 11-1111 C. Removal of si ns. Aniv vacant and/or unused si n SUOVOrt structures ales or other remnants of old si ns which are currentl not in use or are not ro Deer% for irnrnediate rue shall be removed. in addition to the remedies of YMiC Title 15 the Director shall have the aultN �o �°e u� i� the re air n°raintenance or removai of any sl nor sic n structure which has becon e dila idated or re resents a hazard to fire safet health or, welfare ofthe�rbr at the cost of the sign and/or propertv o+ nel . D. Enforcement of this Chapter. Violations of the provisions of this oha ter shall be enforced cording to YMC 15.25. 15.08.170 Administrative adjustment of sign standards allowed. A. Comprehensive Design Plan. A comprehensive design plan is required whenever adjustment of one or more of the sign design standards of this chapter is proposed or Moa 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. , Administrative Ad°ustmenl. for Sign Location, Adminustrative ad ustment to the sign code to allow ad ust°nent for sitin sw ns iiin zones and locations not otherwise authorized rn� allowed. The re nest for an administrative ad ustment shall contain the folmowMLn heig,it, shape, coloiir, location 2. A description of how the sign relates to the immediate surroundings, including existing and proposed structures other si ns neighboring land uses and the character of the zonin _district: ars C9. Review Procedures. The administrative official shall review then,Nr p eh.eiiu We r esi i,'r, pian ear uest for administrative adiustment in accordance with the provisions of YMC Chapter 15.10 and may either approve or disapprove the plan. The administrative official shall approve the comprehensive design plan and/or adjustments in the standards of this chapter when he or she finds that such approval would be consistent with the character of the zoning district, compatible with neighboring land uses, and create visual harmony between the sign, structure, and the site where it is located. The administrative official may also attach conditions to ttws-the approval in order to accomplish the objectives of this ser tion- hia ter and YMC 15.10.030. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2011-12 § 5, 2011: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 93-81 § 42, 1993; Ord. 3019 § 27, 1987; Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.180 Variances. Except as allowed by YMC 15.08.170, no reduction of the standards in this chapter is allowed except pursuant to YMC Chapter15.21. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). 15.08.190 Violations. 33 Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is a violation and punishable under YMC Chapter 15.25. (Ord. 2015-007 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2015: Ord. 2008-46 § 1 (part), 2008: Ord. 2947 § 1 (part), 1986). Section 2. The findings within the February 22, 2017, Yakima Planning Commission's Recommendation, regarding this proposed text amendment is hereby adopted by the Yakima City Council as its findings in support thereof pursuant to YMC § 15.23.020, and are incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 3. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of the ordinance. Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage, approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this 18th day of April, 2017. Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk Publication Date: Effective Date: 34 Kathy Coffey, Mayor