HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4832Amends ORD 2504, 3718, 3719
4172, 4629, 4720
Amended by ORD 4848. 4856 , 4963
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON 5450,
ORDINANCE NO. 4832
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTIONS 4-4-070 AND 4-4-100.B, C, J. K AND L OF
CHAPTER 4, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 4-
11-160 AND 4-11-190 OF CHAPTER 11, DEFINITIONS, OF TITLE 4
(DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS), OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260
ENTITLED "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
RENTON, WASHINGTON" BY PERMITTING A-FRAME SIGNS IN THE
CITY OF RENTON.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-4-070 of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title 4
(Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended by inserting a new section I and renumbering the
existing section to J.
I. DAMAGED LANSDSCAPING: Any landscaping required by City regulations, which
is damaged must, at the request of the City, be replaced with like or better landscaping as
determined by the Planning/Building/Public Works Department Administrator.
SECTION II. Subsections 4-4-100.B.3 and B.4, of Chapter 4, Property Development
Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington are hereby amended to read as follows:
3. Periodic Inspection of Signs: All signs controlled by this section shall be subject to
inspection and periodic reinspection by the Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator.
4. Authority of Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator: The
Planning/Building/Public Works Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce all the provisions of this section. The Planning/Building/Public Works
Administrator may order the removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance
with the provisions of subsection D.3 of this section.
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SECTION III Subsections 4-4-100.C.5, C.9 and C.lO.a, of Chapter 4, Property
Development Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington are hereby amended to read as
follows:
5. Portable Signs: Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted, except for
those signs specifically permitted by section 4-4-100. J.
9. Signs on Public Right-of-Way: Signs on public right-of-way other than temporary and
portable signs allowed by subsection J of this section, City sponsored signs, and public
service signs per subsections B.6.b, B.6.c and B.6.m of this section.
lO.a. Temporary and portable signs allowed by subsection J of this section, City sponsored
signs, and public service signs per subsections B.6.b, B.6.c and B.6.m of this section.
SECTION IV. Subsection 4-4-100.C.10.b, of Chapter 4, Property Development
Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington is hereby deleted.
SECTION V. The title to section 4-4-100.J, of Chapter 4, Property Development
Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended to read as follows:
J: TEMPORARY AND PORTABLE SIGNS:.
SECTION VI. Section 4-4-100. J of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title
4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended by inserting a new subsection 5 which reads
as follows, and renumbering the remaining subsections accordingly:
5. A-Frame Signs: A-frame signs complying with ah the following standards may be
permitted:
a. Number:
(1) Within City Center Sign Regulation Area: Only one of these signs is
permitted per business per street frontage.
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(2) Elsewhere in the City: One of these signs is permitted per business per
street frontage and, in addition, an additional sign is permitted to be
located abutting the business and building to which the sign relates.
b. Location Requirements:
(1) Permitted Location:
• Within City Center Sign Regulation Area: A-frame signs must be
placed against the building and business to which the sign relates.
• Elsewhere in the City: A-frame signs may be located on the pubhc
sidewalk abutting the business site and/or within the landscaping area
on or abutting the business site, however, A-frame signs can not be
placed in the landscape strip between the curb and outer edge of the
public sidewalk. Additionally, for businesses located within shopping
centers, an additional A-Frame sign may be placed against the building
and business to which the sign relates.
(2) Pedestrian Clearance: A minimum of 4' of unobstructed sidewalk area
between the outer edge of the sign and the street curb is required.
(3) Clear Vision Area: No sign shall be located as to pose a danger and
violate the clear vision area specified in section 4-4-100.C.6, Prohibited
Signs. Where a traffic vision hazard is created, the City may require a
modification to the height or location of a sign to the degree necessary to
eliminate the hazard.
c. Size: Signs shall be no larger than 32" wide and 36" tall.
d. Construction Specifications and Materials: The sign must be professionally
manufactured of durable materials). No lighting or attachments, such as balloons
are permitted.
e. Maintenance and Appearance: Signs must be maintained in accordance with
the provisions of section 4-4-100.D.3, "Sign Maintenance Required", and section
4-4-100.D.4, "Appearance of Signs".
f. Alteration of Landscaping Prohibited: No landscaping may be damaged or
modified to accommodate an A-frame sign. The City may require replacement of
any damaged landscaping pursuant to RMC section 4-4-070.1, Damaged
Landscaping.
g. Removal upon Close of Business Required: A-frame signs shall not be
displayed during non-business hours.
h. Display of Permit and Code Requirements: Any business displaying an A-
frame sign shall have a copy of the sign permit for the sign posted along with its
City business hcense. Additionally the business shall post the City's regulations
governing A-frame signs so that employees are made aware of the standards.
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i. Display of Permit Number: All A-frame signs shall have the sign permit
number a minimum of one half inch in height placed on the exterior sign face in
the upper left-hand corner by the permittee.
j. Proof of Insurance and Hold Harmless Agreement for Signs on Public Right
of Way: In order to obtain a sign permit, applicants must provide the
Development Services Division with proof of general commercial liability
insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance) meeting the requirements of section
4-4-100.L.4. The sign permit application must also include a signed hold
harmless agreement that specifies that the owner of the sign will defend,
indemnify, and hold the City harmless for any loss, injuries, damage, claims or
lawsuit, including attorney's fees that arise from the sign.
k. Confiscation of Signs: Signs that do not comply with the provisions of this
section may be confiscated by the City pursuant to section 4-4-100.T, Violations
and Penalties.
SECTION VII. Section 4-4-100.K.9 of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of
Title 4 (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. Nonstructural Trim: Nonstructural trim may be of wood, metal, approved plastics or
any combination thereof.
SECTION VIII. The title to section 4-4-100.L, of Chapter 4, Property Development
Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended to read as follows:
L. LOCATION, PERMIT, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS
PROJECTING INTO SETBACKS OR RIGHT OF WAY:.
SECTION IX. The lead in paragraph to section 4-4-100.L.4, of Chapter 4, Property
Development Standards, of Title 4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended to read as
follows:
4. Liability Insurance Required for Signs Located On or Over Public Property:.
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SECTION X. Subsection 4-4-1 OO.L.4.a, of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards,
of Title 4 (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. Excluding wall signs projecting twelve inches (12") or less over a public right-of-way,
the owner of any sign located on or over a public right-of-way shall at the time of sign
permit application, file with the Building Official a Certificate of Liability Insurance
issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Washington.
The City shall be named as an additional insured, and notified of lapses or changes to the
insurance policy in advance of such change. The insurance shall be in the amount of
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
SECTION XI. Section 4-4-100.L of Chapter 4, Property Development Standards, of Title
4 (Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended by adding the fohowing subsection which
read as follows:
5. Annual Right of Way Use Permit Required for Signs Projecting On or Over Public
Right of Way: An annual right of way use permit shall be required for any signs
projecting over the right-of-way, excluding wall signs projecting twelve inches (12") or
less. Annual fees shall be consistent with RMC 4-1-180.E. The annual permit shall be
issued upon a determination that liability insurance remains in effect, and that the sign
and supporting structure are secure.
SECTION XII. Section 4-11-160, Definitions P, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title 4
(Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended by deleting the following definition:
PORTABLE DISPLAY SURFACE.
SECTION XIII. Section 4-11-190, Definitions S, of Chapter 11, Definitions, of Title 4
(Development Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington is hereby amended by adding the following subdefinition under the
definition of SIGN, PORTABLE, which reads as follows:
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SIGN, A-FRAME: A non-illuminated type of portable sign comprised of hinged panels
configured in the shape of the alphabetic letter "A". These signs contact the ground but not
are not anchored to the ground and are independent of any other structure.
SECTION XIV. This ordinance will be effective upon its passage, approval and 30 days
after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of March , 2000.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of March , 2000.
Approved as to legal form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: March 10, 2000
ORD.839:02/15/2000:as.
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