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Home My WebLink About12/02/2014 12A 2014 Citizen Survey Sign Preferences ResultsBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 12.A. For Meeting of: December 02, 2014 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Results of 2014 Citizen Survey on Sign Preferences Joan Davenport, AICP Director of Community Development A citizen survey regarding opinions on sign regulations was placed on the City Website from October 28,2014 to November 12, 2014. Press release information and follow-up media stories helped get the message out to the public that this sign survey was available. the results of the survey and a summary memo is attached. This information will be submitted to the City Planning Commission at their next meeting. Resolution: Ordinance: Other (Specify): Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: NA Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: For information only. Improve the Built Environment City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Sign Survey Result Memo 11/21/2014 Data Results of Sign Survey 11/21/2014 Type Cover Memo Backup Materliall 11111111111,, II II.."0/41/. /Nil I' 11V1.17 MEN] x] 11 :, x , hlatraraara„ l;�au°a�aa 129 a"rrth Secorael ir4.74.1„ rad Floor ."l'ukarraal„ Wa.fz l"la014.' (5 0 9) 575.-6 /8;1 ,P111,X "?//Q) 61/h ar.%kf larraraa r'd;��'tlsr:4'axkiln ar'm1,,,a„ %7ttla `mmWm„Wv.pI!'axkarraa�a�Naa.��aa'u MEMORANDUM TO: City Council, Planning Commission, and Interested Parties FROM: Planning Division Staff SUBJECT: 2014 Sign Survey Results and Analysis Date: November 19, 2014 The City of Yakima conducted a Sign Ordinance Survey of its citizens, property and business owners, and other parties of interest, to identify concerns and priorities in relation to the update of the City's Sign Ordinance. The seventeen question survey was open for public participation via the City's website on October 281h, 2014, and closed on November 12th, 2014. The City advertised the survey on its webpage and in a News Release. It was also mentioned on local radio, and in the Yakima Herald Republic. In the next few months, the City of Yakima Planning Commission, as a result of direction from City Council, will conduct further study sessions and a public hearing to revise the Sign Ordinance in response to the issues raised. The survey results are anticipated to help further guide discussion on which elements of the City's Sign Ordinance are in need of updating. The following is a summary of the sign survey results, which are attached to this memo: • There were a total of 46 completed survey responses submitted, which include written comments that are quoted directly within the attached Sign Survey results. • 80% of respondents of the survey were citizens, 15% were business owners, and 5% were other interested parties. • 70% of respondents would like the Sign Ordinance to be more restrictive and not as liberal. While 67% of respondents would like to see the City be more proactive with sign code enforcement, 78% of respondents indicated that future sign code enforcement sweeps are necessary. • When asked what is the most important reason to regulate signage in a City, 46% of respondents replied that "Aesthetic Concerns” were of most importance. • Temporary signs were found to be the most undesirable, distasteful or a nuisance. 61% of respondents would like to see temporary signs be regulated by size, height, location, and number of permitted per parcel. • Respondents indicated that solutions to improve the sign ordinance and sign enforcement, included: limiting the number of signs permitted, limiting locations of permitted signs, limiting the size or percentage that a window can be covered by signage, and limiting amount of coverage of a wall face. a'° 1 a -6 e w_6,t „ro " ("1)i/ic' ,a 'Veighb "viva 575-64 01 Yakima 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th I __,.. 1 m 'Pill/1/Y' IIh„,„ ,,,, _ ____ oi�iwilll ioioii jiol u a m 711177/11/1"1"1/111 IIII'Jr, ^,: m m m 1 1. ; m . _____. q Public safety concerns 12 26% Aesthetic concerns 21 46% Do not think we should regulate signage 5 11% Think it's important so that all businesses have the same rules to operate by... 8 17% Total 46 100% l'ILAilitali/ IIII IIIII IIII III _._.^ ie SII ____., J�NIAI , m m. _..:.. .:.. m m m m " ii f „i,m IIII x'4 1 2% Total 46 Yes 28% Limiting the size or percentage of space covered by a sign 11 24% Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance 13 28% No No answer 3 7% Total 46 32 70% No answer 1 2% Total 46 100% rinm n Ewa (WIC tar � Too many signs 23 20% Visual appearance 28 24% Maintenance of existing signs 24 21% Location 4 2% Size and height 6 4% Not concerned about signage 6 5% Temporary vs permanent 6 5% Total 7 100% IfT re"� mW lump m � !�� µ... r � �d IWu ... �� n ____ Y ! ' II �' _._.^ ie SII ____., J�NIAI I am a business owner located in the City of Yakima 7 15% I am a citizen who lives in the City of Yakima 37 80% I am an owner of a business that is the sign industry (billboards, metal fabrication, etc.) 1 2% I am an owner of a business who is directly affected by the sign ordinance, in one or more of the following ways 1 2% Total 46 100% * All public comments are quoted as submitted to this survey. 1 carve m r1)i,,� oir m li 11 r ._.mm ._.. / n ... 121)11))40 ��.. Prohibiting all temporary signs, window signs, or wall signs 9 20% Limiting the number of signs to a reasonable amount 13 28% Limiting the size or percentage of space covered by a sign 11 24% Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance 10 22% No answer 3 7% Total 46 100% * All public comments are quoted as submitted to this survey. 1 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th 171E7 111,12171717137,113 7051171,1 FAT II 111111111 I III / I 1 / Mau Ar gat Temporary Signs 13 4% Window signs 14 5% Wall signs 9 3% Church signs 22 7% School signs 26 9% City Event signs 25 8% Billboards 6 2% Directional signs 22 7% Project signs 25 8% Political signs 7 2% Gravestones 29 10% Historical site plaques 34 11% Barber poles 20 7% Official public or court notices 17 6% Canopies and awnings 14 5% Menu boards 15 5% Total 298 100% 2 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th T iii r wom f� n YN m m m m li m pawl m m m porn IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 111111 �� m^ 1 Temporary signs 20 43% Window signs 2 4% Wall Signs 1 2% None, I don't think signs are an issue in the City 6 13% Other* 16 35% Political Signs Billboards No Answer 1 2% Total 46 100% Other* 1: Signs still up for businesses not in operation. The other problems are the time to get the permit and the lack of the City enforcing the existing overly -restrictive code. 2: Campain signs!!! I saw the survey on the city's website about them. I think it's pretty clear that people want something done. Council- please stop the political graffiti. How can you tell a business to clean it up when that trash is allowed all over the city? Especially blocking the drivers view at intersections! 3: Signs that are too tall or so large that they obstruct views of the city. 4: sidewalke signes that you can not see around when pulling on to steet 5: Political Signs should be forbiden. They are an eye sore and danger. 6: Election sign there are just to many of them..That make the city look untidy 7: the most offensive signs that clutter the city are the POLITICAL SIGNS. they absolutely make the city look like trash. the ones running for office should pick a corner and hold that sign and waive. then take it back to city hall. they interfere and take away from businesses. 8: political signs! honestly the only issues I have with signs around town are the unprofessional hand written ones, the chalkboard/whiteboard special signs are ok. 9: Roof signs and billboards 10: Billboards....crimestopper, opiates, alcholol, town is ugly billboards are making worse. 11: Neon and/or signs with flashing lights and text 12: anything focused on sex 13, 14, 15, 16: Billboards 3 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th IlY24 11) 111)1' yilla)))))11))))))))))14-91))))1411))))))))))))111)11/11)111111/111 VA Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance 15 33% Limit number of window signs allowed 4 9% Limit size or percentage that a window can be covered by signage 21 46% Other* 6 13% No answer 0 0% Total 46 100% Other* 1: No alcohol signs. Otherwise leave the businesses alone as long as they don't block the sidewalk or view of drivers at the intersections and they look clean and maintained. Limit campain signs to 5 per candidate within city limits. 2: If they are inside a business window I don't see why inforcment is needed 3: Make an ordinance as to how many signs can be up for elections. Be sure and make sure those putting signs up know that they only have 48 hours to remove signs following any election I really get upset when I see many or any signs up after an election. If sign is still up after 48 hours, fine the person whose signs are still up signs are very distracting I see many signs up within a one block area that are so distracting and could cause accidents. 4: As long as they were professionally signed and kept up. businesses should be allowed to have their signs. being one or how many they have. caring for your signs is caring about your business. it reflects you. 5: again I believe that they should be professionally done 6: Allow businesses to do as they please in the windows of their own paid space. The city isn't paying their lease or washing their windows! 4 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th .... ...... ......... ......... ..... .................... ............... .............. iur VIII W fJaiii m r �m m 1: Cut down on the clutter of having numerous signs on properties; create and enforce a standard that will be consistent for all zones and appropriate based on lineal frontage or square footage of fagade. 2: The City doesn't do code enforcement well. Why bother with a sign code?0 Same-day, one -visit permits.0 Hold public forums, open to everyone, unlike the Downtown PIan.7 No ROW signs.0 Separate billboards from on-site sign limitations 3: Be consistentII II II I II II II I I 4: The biggest sign problem in the City of Yakima is the political signage. It's way worse than the grafiti problem that also exists. If private businesses or residents want to support a candidate, let them, on their property, not public property. 5: Enforce what is on the books!!!! 6: Limit campain signs to at least under 8 within the city limits, per candidate. No alcohol, drug or bail bond signs. 7: I think that signs should be allowed, within reason and for a short time. They should have to come down within 48 hours after an election and the person whose sign is up or the subject of a sign, be fined immediately after a 48 hour time. Enforce!! 8: The city planning/codes divisions have been reactive for FAR too long. Rather than waiting for a complaint to come in, if a city staffer sees an illegal sign, they should move to enforcement. They should be constantly watching for code violations!! 9: I just think some OF THE CANDIDATES go to far an MAKE EYESORES ON PARK FENCES AND PARK LAND. 10: I feel the city should look at the over all scheme of things on this issue. Signage is how small business attracts clientele. So that being said. As long as they are professional looking and cared for and it is working for the business. Let them be. 11: I believe as a working member in this community that if u continue to micromanage the businesses, there will be no businesses, it is the perfect example of the domino effect, if u stop them from making money the town will go under. 12: polictial sign go first 13: Cities of, Edmond, Everett, Lynnwood, Chelan, NOT Spokane for Billboards, Walla Walla. 14: No billboards within 500 feet from resident al areas.0 7 Look at Shirleys flowers as an example of over use of signage. Roof sign, wall sign, window sign, portable sign and a freestanding sign made out of wood.... Too many signs. 15: City of Spokane has a good sign code ordinance recently revised about three years ago that addresses many of the concerns listed in survey. City of Liberty Lake also has a nice temporary sign, special event sign ordinance and permit applications. 16: How much more money is going to be wasted? What about graffiti in the city? IT IS EVERYWHERE!!! A much larger eye sore than signs. I agree signs need maintenace for effective business marketing and city appeal, however there are bigger issues. 5 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th ; : f. i„i ) I VE/79)1/1/111/1 )11/1171h iiiiii ) Fli ATI J13% Definitions 6 Limiting factors (size, height, number, location) 30 65% Nothing should be updated, just enforce the ordinance as written today 4 9% Other* 5 11% No answer 1 2% Total 46 100% Other* 1: No changes are necessary, except that home occupations should be allowed larger signs. The sign ordinance should require signs for no -existent businesses be taken down and actually be enforced. 2:Too restrictive riight now. Here's what I want to see- Businesses should have as many signs as they want but must be maintained to look clean and upkept. Sandwich boards should be allowed all year round as long as they do not block the sidewalk. All alcohol signs banned. Also please limit campain signs to only 5 per candidate within city limits. 3:Roof sign and wall sign portions take you in a circle. Roof signs aren't typically allowing in Yakima but some buildings that is the only option for wall signage leaving it difficult for businesses to identify themselves. Also, it is unclear if exempt signs are truely exempt or just exempt from paying for a permit. 4: Let businesses have their signs. they must be professionally printed. 5: I think u should amend the ordinance to be professional signs, I don't think the poster board and marker signs are ok but I think the flags/professional banners are beautiful and help business in yakima C Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance Limit number of wall signs allowed Limit amount of coverage of the wall Other* 12 26% 1 22% 21 46% 0 0% 0 No answer 3 7% Total 46 100% 6 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th 11#164 e11 �MiFfiJiE,iii,IIII 25 54% 21 46% Total 46 100% IVICE17111111111111111111111111 11111111111111,111111111111111111111111111111111r1 MIFF 4 Allow them as they are permitted now (no change), just enforce the ordinance 10 22% They should be exempt and not regulated at all; for size, height, location, and number of permitted per parcel. 3 7% Should be regulated by size, height, location, and number of permitted per parcel 28 61% Other* 5 11% No answer 0 0% Total 46 100% Other* 1: Should not block sidewalk or field of vision at intersections for drivers and be clean and professional looking. Otherwise, the business owner should have the freedom to do as they wish. 2: Allow them for no more than 7 days. Regulated by time allowed. 3: Limit them to a specific time frame and the size, height, location & number 4: Leave businesses alone. If a business can afford advertising allow them to do so. This is a free market economy! 5: Temporary signs like other signs should be cared for. If it is part of your business be proud of it. Make sure it is in top form. I wash my temporary sign. Dust from the road gets on it. it comes down to how much pride you have in the business you have created. personally I have an enormous amount of pride in mine. 7 2014 Sign Ordinance Survey Results Survey conducted from October 28th -November 12th 1,I Proactive 1111,1VIA JIATI„J! 31 �J 67% Reactive 11 24% No Comment 4 9% Total 46 100% Cardboard Plastic Vinyl Paint 31 25% 27 22% 31 25% 23 19% Total 122 100% 11 _) Yes 36 78% No 10 22% Total 46 100% 1,I Proactive 1111,1VIA JIATI„J! 31 �J 67% Reactive 11 24% No Comment 4 9% Total 46 100% Cardboard Plastic Vinyl Paint 31 25% 27 22% 31 25% 23 19% Total 122 100% 11 _) tl __m , JI,,i .11,7/11,12/1-4,,e)A,,,4, a. J PIJJ ® I )1I #f 1)JIJ ®mi 1#1 , Parking lots 23 12% Sidewalks 10 5% Right-of-ways 10 5% Attached to fences 14 7% Attached to poles 19 10% On benches or other structures 13 7% Walls 28 15% Windows 28 15% Roofs 17 9% On private property ONLY 21 11% In residential districts 7 4% Total 190 100% 8 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 12.A. For Meeting of: December 02, 2014 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Results of 2014 Citizen Survey on Sign Preferences Joan Davenport, AICP Director of Community Development A citizen survey regarding opinions on sign regulations was placed on the City Website from October 28,2014 to November 12, 2014. Press release information and follow-up media stories helped get the message out to the public that this sign survey was available. the results of the survey and a summary memo is attached. This information will be submitted to the City Planning Commission at their next meeting. Resolution: Ordinance: Other (Specify): Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: NA Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal Impact: Strategic Priority: Insurance Required? No Mail to: Phone: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: RECOMMENDATION: For information only. Improve the Built Environment City Manager ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date 0 Sign Survey Result Memo 11/21/2014 0 Data Results of Sign Survey 11/21/2014 Type Cover Memo Backup Material