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SPECIFIC CODE SECTION (S) RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT
RMC 4-8-090 Public Notice Requirements
RMC 4-8 Permits—General and Appeals
Public Information Signs are intended to inform the public of potential land development, specific permits/actions being
considered by the City, and to facilitate timely and effective public participation in the review process.
Public Information Signs are required for all Type II and Type III Land Use Permits, as classified by RMC 4-8-080, except for
the following:
• Additional Animals Permit
• Business Licenses for Home Occupations
• Temporary Use Permit – Tier II
• Temporary Emergency Wetland Permit
• Development Permit (special flood hazard)
• Final Plats
• Final Short Plats
• Final Binding Site Plans
• Mobile Home Park, Final
• Planned Urban Development, final
• Environmental Review
NOTE: The applicant should install the sign(s) before a complete application is submitted, but not more than five (5)
days prior.
SIGN INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS:
1. Size and Appearance of Sign: 4’ x 3’ Sign: A sign with a horizontal dimension of four feet (4’) and a vertical dimension of
three feet (3’). All signs shall be prepared using templates, attachable lettering, or printed lettering (see “Illustration
1” for lettering guidelines). Hand-drawn text is unacceptable. Signs meeting all the established criteria may be obtained
from any professional sign company. R & R Graphics (425-793-9585), Shine On Signs & Graphics (253-243-7777), and
Star Graphics and Sign Co (425-235-8138) are three local sign companies providing this service. Prices vary between
sign companies and you are encouraged to consult other sign companies to obtain pricing quotes. A few local
companies that provide laminating services are R & R Graphics (425-793-9585) and FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
(206-244-8884).
2. Content of Notice: 4’ x 3’ signs shall include all of the following information/materials (see “Illustration 1” for correct
format).
• The title “PROPOSED LAND USE ACTION”;
• The type of land use or development action proposed;
CITY OF RENTON Ι PERMIT SERVICES
PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGN(S)
PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGN(S)
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• The name of the proposed project;
• Address of the site or location (e.g. 7000 Block of NE 10th St);
• City of Renton logo (copy attached);
• QR Code (copy attached);
• City of Renton address and phone number; and
• A laminated site plan or site plan.
3. Number, Placement, and Time of Display: A minimum of one (1) sign is required at each project site. Additional signs
may be required for larger sites or for properties with several street frontages. The sign shall be erected at the
approximate midpoint of the site’s street frontage and within five feet (5’) of the front lot line or as otherwise directed
by the Department for maximum visibility. The sign(s) must be erected in a location that is clearly visible and accessible
from the right(s)-of-way abutting the subject property. The sign(s) are prohibited from being located within any clear
vision area (a sight triangle as depicted below).
4. Responsibility for Installation, Maintenance and Removal: The applicant is solely responsible for the construction,
installation, maintenance, removal, and any costs associated with the sign(s). The applicant shall provide the Planning
Division with a notarized “Affidavit of Installation of Public Information Sign(s)” and a photograph of the posted sign
that provides context for its location in order for the application to be considered complete. The applicant is required
to maintain the sign in good condition until the applicable appeal period has ended, after which the applicant must
remove the sign within seven (7) days. If the sign is removed prior to the end of the appeal period the applicant is
responsible for immediate replacement of the sign.
5. Responsibility for Installation of Notices of Environmental Determination and Public Hearings: Once the sign has been
installed per the required specifications, the Planning Division will post a supplemental public notice within a space
reserved on the sign. The Planning Division will be responsible for posting any environmental determination, notice of
hearing, and final decision.
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City logo for Public Information Sign:
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AFFIDAVIT OF INSTALLATION OF
PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGN
Planning Division
1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 425-430-7200 | www.rentonwa.gov
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1. I, ____________________________________, certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the
State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and
says:
2. On the ________ day of _________________________, 20_______, I installed ________
public information sign(s) on the property located at _____________________________ for the
following project:
Project Name
Owner Name
3. I have attached a copy of the neighborhood detail map marked with an “X” to indicate the location of
the installed sign.
4. This/these public information sign(s) was/were constructed and installed in locations in conformance
with the requirements of Chapter 8 Title 4 of Renton Municipal Code and the City’s “Public Information
Signs Installation” handout package.
Installer Signature
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this _____ day of _______________, 20_____.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington,
residing at .
My commission expires on