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Home My WebLink AboutORD 5496Amends ORD 5062 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 5496 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 1, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; CHAPTER 4, CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS; AND CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON", TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS REGARDING SIGN PERMIT FEES, SIGN REGULATIONS AND THE DEFINITION OF "SIGN, REAL ESTATE" BY ADDING DEFINITIONS FOR "REAL ESTATE SIGN KIOSK" AND "REAL ESTATE SIGN KIOSK DIRECTIONAL PANEL". WHEREAS, the City recognizes that real estate directional signs are a means of wayfinding for potential home buyers in Renton; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that these real estate directional signs are typically located within public rights-of-way along major thoroughfares at or near key intersections and are oriented toward automobile drivers; and WHEREAS, due to subdivision activity some areas of the City have become particularly notable for these signs; and WHEREAS, the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties represents home builders and has proposed a Real Estate Sign Kiosk Pilot Program and has proposed a Real Estate Sign Kiosk Pilot Program as a means of providing a uniform wayfinding system throughout the City for new housing developments; and WHEREAS, real estate sign kiosk programs instituted by municipalities in Arizona, California and Nevada have operated successfully for over 20 years and have reduced or eliminated visual clutter and the signs have been used as a wayfinding system long after the homes have been sold; and ORDINANCE NO. 5496 WHEREAS, the City seeks to set standards for real estate sign kiosks to provide a uniform wayfinding system throughout the City for new housing developments; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Subsection 4-1-140M.3, Temporary and Portable Signs, of Chapter 1, Administration and Enforcement, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. TEMPORARY AND PORTABLE SIGNS: Real Estate Directional Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4-100J2 Real Estate Sign Kiosks, pursuant to RMC 4-4-J2biv Grand Opening Event Signs, pursuant toRMC4-4-100J6d(l) Event Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4- 100J6d(2) and (3) A-Frame Signs, pursuant to RMC 4-4- 100J5 Commercial Property Real Estate Banner Decorative Flags Fee Amount $50.00 per sign, permit valid for a 12-month period $100.00 per sign kiosk, permit valid for a 12-month period $25.00 per site, per opening $15.00 per type of sign identified in RMC 4-4-100J6b, per promotion $100.00 for the first sign and $50.00 for each additional sign, for a 12- month period $50.00 per sign, permit valid for a 12-month period $50.00 per entrance, permit valid until flag(s) removed SECTION II. Subsection 4-4-100B.6.p, Real Estate Signs, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 ORDINANCE NO. 5496 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows: p. Real Estate Signs: Open house signs as described in subsection J2b(i) of this Section and freestanding real estate signs as described in subsection J2c of this Section. SECTION III. Subsection 4-4-100C.9, Signs on Public Right-of-Way, of Chapter 4, City- Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington", is hereby amended to read as follows: 9. Signs on Public Right-of-Way: Signs on public right-of-way other than real estate kiosk signs, temporary and portable signs allowed by subsection J of this Section; and subsections B6b, City Sponsored Signs; B6c, City Sponsored or Co- Sponsored Signs and Displays; B6o, Public Service Signs; B6q, Safety Information Signs; and I, Signs on Public Right-of-Way, of this Section. SECTION IV. Subsection a of subsection 4-4-100C.16, Real Estate Signs, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: a. Any off-premises real estate sign, except open house, real estate directional, and real estate sign kiosk signs. SECTION V. Subsection 4-4-1001, Signs On the Public Right-Of-Way, of Chapter 4, City- Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations), of Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 5496 No. 4260 entitled "Code of general Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to add a new subsection 5, to read as follows: 5. Real Estate Sign Kiosks: Subject to the requirements of subsection J2 of this Section and subject to Chapter 9-2 RMC, Excess Right-of-Way Use. SECTION VI. Subsection 4-4-100J.2.b, Off-Premises Real Estate Signs, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended by adding a new subsection iv, to read as follows: iv. Real Estate Sign Kiosks: (a) Permit Requirements: Sign and Excess Right-of-Way Use Permits are required for installation of each kiosk. Individual real estate sign kiosk directional panels and panel changes do not require a permit. Fees for each kiosk shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). (b) Maximum Display Period: Permits for real estate sign kiosks shall be issued for a limited period of time in twelve (12) month increments. This period commences on November 8, 2009, and will end sunset on November 8, 2012, unless extended by City Council action. Permits shall not be issued beyond November 8, 2012, unless the maximum display period is extended by City Council action. ORDINANCE NO. 5496 (c) Allowed Use: Real estate sign kiosk directional panels on a City approved kiosk structure may be authorized for the purpose of providing directional information to residential developments with units for sale, lease, or exchange (including assisted living developments) located only within the corporate limits of the City of Renton. (d) Allowable Sign Type: Kiosks shall be of a uniform style throughout the City, shall be freestanding and non-illuminated, and shall contain a maximum of ten (10) real estate sign kiosk directional panels. Individual real estate sign kiosk sign directional panels shall contain only the name of the subdivision or residential development, or developer, or development logo, and a logo(s) regarding an award, special certification, and a directional arrow. Two of these real estate sign kiosk directional panels may identify community/public facilities (city hall, library, parks, districts, historic sites, etc.), at the discretion of the City. One additional panel at the top of the real estate sign kiosk shall identify the City of Renton. (e) Permitted Size: Real estate sign kiosk directional panels shall be five (5) square feet in total area and shall measure a maximum five (5) feet horizontal length by one (1) foot vertical height. ORDINANCE NO. 5496 (f) Permitted Locations: Sign panels shall be located on designated kiosk structures within the public right-of-way. If available kiosk structures will not permit adequate directional information, kiosk structures may be approved on private property with the permission of the property owner granted through an easement. A kiosk location plan shall be prepared showing the site of each kiosk and shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and decision with the sign permit applications. (g) Maximum Number Per Intersection: A maximum of two (2) real estate sign kiosks shall be allowed at any one (1) intersection and only one (1) sign panel per development shall be allowed on each sign face. (h) Maximum Height: The kiosk sign structure shall not exceed ten (10) feet from finished grade to the top of the title panel which identifies the City of Renton. (i) Design Standards: Colors, fonts, etc. shall conform to design standards approved by the Planning Director. SECTION VII. Subsection 4-4-100J.2.b.ii.(g), Maximum Number Per Intersection, of Chapter 4, City-Wide Property Development Standards, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. _5i9.6_ (g) Maximum Number Per Intersection: A maximum of two (2) real estate directional signs shall be allowed at any one (1) intersection and only one (1) sign per development shall be allowed at each intersection except that no real estate directional signs shall be placed at intersections where an approved real estate sign kiosk is situated. SECTION VIII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title IV (Development Regulations) of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended so the definition of "Sign, Real Estate" is amended to read as follows: SIGN, REAL ESTATE: A sign advertising and/or directing individuals to the sale, rent or lease of property. A. Commercial Real Estate Banner Sign: A sign of any shape made of lightweight fabric or similar material that is mounted to a building by any means, and indicating that the property is for sale, rent, or lease. National flags, state or municipal flags, holiday flags, or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered banners. B. Decorative Real Estate Flag: A portion of lightweight fabric or similar material, supported by a vertical or horizontal staff, intended to flutter in the wind, and is used to attract attention to any type of residential development for sale, rent, or lease. National flags, state or municipal flags, holiday flags, or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered banners. ORDINANCE NO. 5496 C. Freestanding Real Estate Signs: Any type of nonilluminated freestanding sign, indicating that the property on which it is located, is for sale, rent, or lease. This sign type includes yardarm or ground signs. D. Open House Sign: A nonilluminated type of portable sign comprised of hinged panels configured in the shape of the alphabetic letter "A," no larger than thirty two inches wide by thirty six inches high (32" by 36") per each sign face. The sign text for an open house sign contains the phrase: "open" or "for sale" or "for rent" or "for lease." E. Real Estate Directional Sign: Any nonilluminated type of freestanding sign that provides direction to property(ies) for sale, rent, or lease. Within the City Center Sign Regulation Boundaries (as shown in RMC 4-4-100H3), real estate directional signs may also include portable signs comprised of hinged panels configured in the shape of the alphabetic letter "A." F. Real Estate Sign Kiosk: A City-approved monument style sign in the public right-of-way or on private property consolidating numerous real estate directional signs and designed to reduce sign clutter. G. Real Estate Sign Kiosk Directional Panel: A sign affixed within an approved Real Estate Sign Kiosk indicating direction to various real estate developments. SECTION IX. This ordinance is effective upon its passage, approval and thirty (30) days after publication. ORDINANCE NO. 5496 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1^2 day of October , 2009. -/:\jj. Lud££&^~J Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 5th day of October , 2009. p/A Denis Law, Mayor Approved as to form: Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney Date of Publication: 10/9/2009 ( summary) ORD:1585:9/10/09:scr