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Affidavit of Publication
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STATE OF WASHINGTON I '
COUNTY OF KING ss.
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4.,;„ INGTON;to,
Margaret T r h :4,OFiD
l ,� INAN. '778 `,
being first duly sworn on ANi`ORDINANo.t7.1;9F •
THE MUVCIPRE TON:4
she Chief Clerk wAs._INGIION,, RE
oath,deposes and says that is the of ALI G SECT;tT N;'4:'' ,
1814; '3.;OF-'TITLE,'iv.• .
THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a newspaper published four(4) (BUILDING t:,�REGULA-;.4
times a week.That said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and • I T IONS) -O F; ;O5R'D'1-f,
has been for more than six months prior to the date of publication referred I NANCE NO.1628ENTI
to, printed and published in the English language continually as a news TLED "CODE.bF GEN;:y
paper published four(4)times a week in Kent,King County;Washington, ERAL ORDINANCE,;,:
and it is now and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained OF THE CITY OF;?RE-'
at the aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper.That the Renton OF THE
RELATING• Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the
Superior Court of the County in which it is published,to-wit,King County, REMOVAL OF NON=,';
CONFORMING SIGNS-'!
Ordinance No. 3178 THE CITY COUNCIL;OF
Washington.That the annexed is a THE CITY OF :RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO 'OR-
DAIN AS FOLLOWS '
SECTION I: Section:.„4
Sx
1914, 3 of Title IV.(Building
as it was published in regular issues(and Regulations) of Ordinance:
not in supplement form of said newspaper) once each issue for a period
General No. 1628,Ordinances
odeyrdinannces °Wi,of
e,
City of Renton" is,;hereby
repealed.
of Z consecutive issues,commencing on the; SECTION II: Any andall, •
7 Ordinances or paits:of;Ord)
ov emb r 77 nances in conflict:herewith
day of 19 ,and ending the are hereby repealed.-, ,:,•u
SECTION•III::This Ordi ,
nance shall be 1.effecfive
' upon its passage;and,:five
day of ,19 ,both dates days after its publication4 '-.` .
inclusive,-and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its sub- PASSED. BY.,THE,,CITX
scribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee COUNCIL this+2lst;dayj of:
November,1977. -,6•r ;;-
Delores,At Mead',
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of $ , which ,,Ci_ ;Clerk;
has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words for the A p p ROVED�ti'BY THE`
first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each subsequent
insertion. MAYOR this 21st day;of,-'
November,1977. ,
'
Charles dr.May,.ti
�4� 0.41.,104:4�
J. De auren
Approved as to form:
Chief Clerk Lawrence J.Warren ,,,, ,
' Acting City Attorney'::,_'.c ,
Published in The.Renton
2 7 Record-Chronicle'N`dvemb',
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of or 27, 1977. R4685 -r
November 197
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington,
residing at Kent, King County. •
—Passed by the Legislature,1955,known as Senate Bill 281,effective June
9th, 1955.
—Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, -
adopted by the newspapers of the State.
V.P.C.Form No.87
dAlAW SAtirftfeegittu_
Renton City Council
11/7/77 Page 6
Old Business - Continued
Malesis Rezone The Planning and Development Committee report noted examination of
Appeal the Appeal of the Hearing Examiner decision, Louis G. Malesis rezone
R-064-77 R-064-77 and determined that no error in fact or law exists pursuant
No Error Found to Section 4-3016. The Committee report recommended that the City
Council concur in the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and
refer the matter to the Ways and Means Committee for proper ordinance.
MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND THORPE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED.
Public Services Public Services Committee report upon review of request from Renton
Committee Report Housing Authority for exemption from permit fees, for Senior residence
Senior Citizen recommended that one-half of the building permit fee be waived in
Residence amount of $1 ,026.50 (building permit fees $2,053) and that the
Building Permits plan check fee in amount of $1 ,334.45 not be waived; and made findings:
(a) The City desires to cooperate and assist the Housing Authority in
housing development; (b) Funding is limited; (c) Reduced amount of
City inspection will be required in view of the inspection require-
ments by HUD. The report asked that in event the Housing Authority
obtains sufficient funding that the entire fee be paid. MOVED BY
SHINPOCH, SECOND THORPE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
CARRIED.
Road Widening and The committee report recommended award of contract for road widening
Signalization at South 2nd St. from Mill Ave. to Main Ave. S. in connection with
S. 2nd at Mill S. EDA Fire Station Project, to the low bidder Signal Electric in an
EDA Funds amount not to exceed $50,000 and the scope of the project be modified
to reduce the cost to that amount. The report stated the engineer' s
estimate was $48,059.50 with low bid of Signal Electic at $60,027.05.
MOVED BY SHINPOCH, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION.
Latecomer' s The committee report recommended that a 10-year latecomer's agreement
Agreement be entered into as requested by King County Public Works Department
King County regarding sewer line for new shop facility, also recommending the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign agreement. MOVED BY
THORPE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL CONCUR IN COMMITTEE REPORT. CARRIED.
Sign Code as Councilman Stredicke request reconsideration of statutes concerning
Concerns political signs , noting lack of"teeth" in ordinance. MOVED BY STREDICKE,
Political Signs SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL REFER SIGN CODE ORDINANCE TO THE WAYS AND MEANS
COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW, Councilwoman Shinpoch suggested obtaining ordi-
nances of other jurisdictions; Clymer asked enforcement; Perry noted
King County ordinance required filing of written permission prior to
placement of signs. MOTION CARRIED.
Housing & Councilman Stredicke inquired regarding notification to Council of
Development Housing and Development Coordinator appointment, as well as Citizen
Coordinator Advisory Committee. Planning Director Ericksen noted notification
of Community Development Committee.
Cedar River Trail Planning Director Ericksen reported plans for Phase One of the Cedar
System - Phase I River Trail System with bid award planned for first of December and
Bid Call construction to commence by mid December in order to meet EDA deadlines.
MOVED BY PERRY, SECOND CLYMER, COUNCIL CONCUR IN CALL FOR BID AND
RECOMMENDATION TO PROCEED. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ways and Means Ways and Means Committee Chairman Clymer presented committee report
Committee Report recommending second and final readings of an ordinance changing the
Ordinance #3166 zoning classification on the Harold Hill property from G to MP.
Harold Hill Following readings of ordinance rezoning property located along the
Rezone east side of West Valley Rd. (SR-181 ) south of Northwest Hobby and
Toy Company, it was MOVED BY CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. (First reading
of ordinance 10/24/77)
Ordinance #3167 The committee report recommended second and final reading of an ordi-
Unemployment nance which was on first reading 10/24/77, establishing an- unemployment
Compensation Fund compensation fund in amount of $5,000. Following readings, MOVED BY
CLYMER, SECOND PERRY, ADOPT ORDINANCE. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
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Renton City Council
11/7/77 Page 5
Correspondence and Current Business
Increased Garbage Management Division information that new scale system for weighing
Collection Rates garbage at Renton Transfer Station will soon be completed, anticipated
Continued 12/1/77 with rates of $10.00 per ton. The letter reported agreement
with General Disposal provides increase in dumping fee portion of
their service when County dumping fees are increased; noting General
Disposal reports 33. 6 percent increase in residential dump fees based
on dump fee portion of said fees; on commercial accounts, increase on
single cans and containers up to 2 years will be 80. 7 percent:
Residential-1 can within 25' - $2.95 current to $3.07 proposed.
Commercial -Cans $. 71 to $.80 proposed; Containers-2 yds.$6.30 to $7.75
The letter recommended referral to Ways and Means Committee for ordi-
nance. MOVED BY THORPE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL REFER MATTER TO THE
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Street Name Letter from Mayor Delaurenti recommended the City Council authorize
Change the street name change requested by the Renton Elk Lodge from Eagle
Requested 10/24 Ridge Drive to Elk Ridge Drive, reporting estimated cost should not
exceed $100. MOVED BY THORPE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL REFER MATTER TO
THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Modifications Letter from Public Works Director requested Council approval of the
City Hall installation of a Vertrex Energy Manager system from the Vertrex Corp.
Heating System of Bellevue to modify the heating system in City Hall , being recom-
mended by Supervisor of the General Services Division. The letter
recommended referral to the Ways and Means Committee for appropriation
of funds in amount of $12,890.42, being estimated annual savings of
$8,856; noting the installation would pay for itself within a year
and one-half. The letter also recommended referral to the Mayor's
Committee on Energy Conservation for review and recommendation. .
MOVED BY THORPE, SECOND PERRY, COUNCIL REFER MATTER TO THE PUBLIC
SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
1978 Preliminary Letter from Mayor Delaurenti submitted his proposed annual budget for
Budget 1978, balanced at a total of $20,171 ,698, an increase of $3,993,402
$120,171 ,698 or 24.7% over last year' s total of $16,178,296. The letter listed
estimated tax-supported funds for 1978 - $9,319,578 with Special funds
(from state, federal or other grant sources and "enterprise funds")-
$10,852. 120 or 33% increase from last year. The letter listed reduction
by five positions in the 303 employees for 1977, with 298 for 1978,
reduction to be accomplished through retirements and resignations;
and added 14 Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) employees.
The letter listed distribution of $641 ,724 in Federal Shared Revenue
Funds and distribution of $5,331 ,447 Economic Development Administra-
tion Grants . The letter noted City costs continue to rise without
corresponding increase in tax revenues and possibility of tax revenue
reduction if state voters approve elimination of portions of sales and
gas tax. The budget included 5% "across the board" salary increase
for City employees (except Council members) with limit placed on
medical and dental premiums for dependents of employees at rates in
effect 7/1/77 due to anticipated medical and dental insurance premiums
increase of at least 30% from 1977 rates in 1978; City to continue to
pay full cost of premiums for employees. Minor increase in fees and •
fines noted to help defray cost of enforcement and administration of
basic police and court programs. The letter extended thanks to budget
staff. Notice from City Clerk Mead reported public hearing for the
1978 Budget on 12/5/77 inviting citizen comments regarding entire bud-
get or revenue sharing entitlement funds. MOVED BY THORPE, SECOND PERRY,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN PUBLIC HEARING AND REFER THE 1978 BUDGET TO THE
COUNCIL' S BUDGET COMMITTEE. CARRIED. Councilman Perry announced Budget
Committee meetings (see attached schedule) . Upon inquiry, the Mayor
noted inclusion in the budget of tax revenues from food and gasoline.
Council President Perry posed three questions to the Administration
regarding Contingency Fund request showing $645,000 with only $365,728
budgeted; Public Works Department street improvement allowance for
materials; Police Department 20,000 rounds of ammunition.
OLD BUSINESS
Planning and Planning and Development Committee report was presented by Committee
Development Member Shinpoch; Committee Chairman Perry disqualified himself and
Committee Report left the Chambers due to involvement in the matter by his relatives .
Renton City Council , ; , :
5/12/75 Page 3 ,. ,
CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS
Continued "'
5110 Lake Washington Blvd. , ;' ,' ' ,
' ,Claim for Damages was filed by Wm. A. Clarke, ,
Claim for:`.. .:'.'' ' , '� '
Damages : 'N. in undetermined amount for; injury allegedly due to portion' of Lake ,°
William A.Clarke 'Washington Bid. N. caving in when dumping wheel barrow of weeds.,
' ' " ' ; MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED, BY ;SCHELLERT, CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, BEr REFERRED
TO` THE CITY ATTORNEY AND INSURANCE CARRIER. CARRIED. ,,
BY
Street, 6 annersf MOVED. BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED,BY ;PERRY, PERMISSION BE GRANTEDTD BY; COUNCIL
' ; ` . .TO THE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS FOR;- SALE BANNER ACROSS THIR ,
REQUESTED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERSKY BRIDGE AMENDTD MOTIONGTO •CARRIED. ` `
INCLUDE BANNER ACROSS, PARK AVE. ATTACHED TO r
, MOTION AS AMENDED, CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENT.I ,'
FEE INVOLVED IN ALL .THREE CASES BE WAIVED., City Attorney. Shellan advised ,:
i H ' Hold Harmless Agreement would be ;.required. MOTI ONBuARdRI CARRIED.Departmentor �.rett
requested Deputy Public Works, Director notify the 9
„ .
AUDIENCE COMMENT .Mr.. Mike Sands, 4340 N.E. 11th St. ; inquired, when Council- would vote ,.,: :
'� '
on the vacation of Whitman 'Court and whether or not this was
affected by Council 's decision regarding Whitman Court L.I .D. last week:, ' .
Councilman Clymer noted need for Public Hearing regarding the vacation,'
„, that the action taken 'on 5/5 wast to open the Whitman Court N.E.-,, roadway '
Honeydew dew Apts & ;from the Honeydew. Apartments ;to N.E. Sunset 'Blvd: , which wouldenot .iity
y , to Hone .
: Street Vacation. v.olve that portion from the Apartments South;
Whitman Court ' Attorney- Shellan noted
one
public
73.hearing
MOVED BY STREDICKE,the oSECONDED of tBYn � `: ; ,�' �,,,
; .;,,Public Hearing ' , Court N.E. had been held 10/23/
6/2/75 ' ' PERRY,' PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD ON' JUNE 2, 1975 FOR,VACATION OF PORTION
' OF WHITMAN COURT N.E. WITHIN- HONEYDEW ESTATES RESIDENTIAL AREA.:: Mr.
S. ,C. Iffert, 820 Lakeside, asked that Council delay court hearinq: sched-
uled 5/21 re LID 288, development of Whitman Court N.E., from Honeydew
Apartments north to N.E. Sunset Blvd.., ' and also that Council instruct
the City. Attorney .to delay litigation. City Attorney Shellan noted the 1' ;; ,,
Council had deemed to proceed with the L.I .D. , MOTION CARRIED. •'
Mrs. Sharon Donaghue, 1160 Tacoma Ave. N.E: ,
favored 40 ft. strip access'
to Honeydew Too. Mrs. Marlene Bronson, 3932 N.E. llth Place, asked
recap of Council action. During ensuing discussion, Councilman Grant ;,;::
noted third access would eliminate traffic from Union Ave 2 , ,
Mr. James Dalpay, 4033 Union Ave. N.E. , ;Objected to L.I..D. 288' '. r
, P y, ,
Mr. Bob Johnston, Boeing Representative, commented re .street banner. `.
EXECUTIVE MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERRY, COUNCIL RECESS TO-EXECUTIVE
SESSION ',, , SESSION. , CARRIED. Council recessed at' 9:20 p.rn. and. reconvened at
9:55 p.m. All Councilmen were present at Roll Call . ,;;,
I AUDIENCE COMMENT. Having voted on the prevailing -side and new 'information having:: been. ,
Honeydew Complex presented regarding the matter :of, terminating L.I .D. . 288, Whitman Court
Access
N.E. street improvement from. Ho,neydew A'pts. north to 'N.E. Sunset Blvd. , '
- ' . SCHELLERT 'MOVED, SECONDED BY BR'UGE, THAT COUNCIL RECONSIDER PREVIOUS
VOTING OF 5/5/75 TO ADOPT' PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN'S'MINORITY
TERMINATION OF THE LID, ACCEPTANCE OF 40 FT. R/W
:' , REPORT RECOMMENDING. ,
AND. SECURITY GATES: , Discussion ensued. Mr. Iffert and Mr. Dalpay of
ID Investment Co. favored termination of LID. ROLL CALL VOTE:' 3 AYE:,
DELAURENTI , CLYMER, BRUCE; 4 NO: PERRY, STREDICKE, GRANT AND SCHELLERT. ,
: MOTION FAILED. ; Mayor Garrett asked Deputy Public Works Director to
check into the possible acquisition of the 40 ft. access strip and
report back
PROCLAMATIONS Proclamation, of Mayor Garrett declared May
t23and
dm24; 1975 as Rentonmoryon :1'
Poppy ,Days Poppy .Days and, urged all citizens to wears
Mof the sacrif:ices 'in defense; of our freedom. Mrs. Eleanor Van kehe
and Mrs. Irene Iverson. of; the; American Legion presented poppies
,, ,, Mayor in recognition of the Proclamation of Poppy Days. MOVED BY
. ,
DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY, STREDICKE', COUNCIL CONCUR IN PROCLAMATION., CARRIED.
•.� 1 � presented committee report noting '_ .
OLD BUSINESS Transportation Committee Chairman Perry
Transportation joint meeting with the City of:
Kent' srP Public
aWorksrks Coevitteefforcreviewa-
Committee Report of the joint SW 43rd St. Improve J
SW 43rd St. '; ti ons of the Renton Publ i c'Works Director; reporting the joint recommenda
Improvement tion of the two committees that final design .and construction plans and . ,
Joint w/Kent specifications proceed for the; recommended five-lane underpass project.
The report, further, noted pursuance of EDA funding to bei combined, with ,a
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„ 2. '' :A lication'Procedure - ' . '
' -. ;AA..' A lication,for'a sign permit shall be made in•writi,ngupon•forms furnished'';, '
Application
>' by the Building Official::Such application Shall contain,the location by street '
;.and:number of the"proposed sign,structures as well as.the.name and address of
',` ,..the owner and the sign Contractor:or'erector,: The Building.Official may 'require, `';
the.filing: of ;additional''plans .or.. other pertinent information 'when .in'.his.,.,
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` gY; ' opinion such information,'is'.,necessary to insure'compliance,With this Code:
.. pan "be filed'With the Building Official..,
+Standard plans:may,, f
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`eranent si n'.a drawing;,sketch'or`photograph with
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r � � accurate to scale; shall be Submitted showing h'ow`
':a superifnp'osed'drawing;' $s; _
. therop osed si n shall:look,in;the.environment. A vicinity"map:lat a scale'•of .
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one,„...inch.(1"1':'representing'`two,hundred feet (200') shall' be required'showing'"
the'property. on..,.which the:proposed sign is to' be'.located the, street'.and the.
L' : nea'rest;':intersectn,together; with.,a site map. of,.one inch`'(�1'1',representing .
'','" twenty;feet (20'),`orl a'larger,scale howing the location of the sign,structures,
'� rights of-way;' easements:ani1'.property'lines:. Elevation';.projections' of, the:' ,
_'' "proposed..sign,shall also be'submitted 'with the,applicetio'n.and'shall include,
!put:hot:,be limited to the;following: The' sign's'relationship.to the property
;,• ' "' r'` "•.' lines,'easements, setback;aines.and''structures;'The Building:Officia) may'waive,,.
a any. of; the aforementioned"' "requirements When ;he 'determines'sa.me:'t •o' be
unnecessaryrin.relation`to the,si n ermit applied for,.its size and location.,•
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• 3:r Exceptions: The, following .shalt not•require a permit These' ;exceptions shall
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`t,,� not be construed.as;relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of;
r ;.,its' erection and' ma'intenahce and''its compliance' with the provisions of This
Code,or'any other law ordinance regulating the same ' "
'; is T changing:of ''the'.advertising•copy :or message on .a,painted or,printed '•.
n'il ' sign, 'eater marquee and :similar, signs ,specifically designed forr:the use:'ofr
re l'. -able copy:
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Department. These` Departments :ma '' 'accs t, reject,•:Y,modify. or :impose: -
- reasonable conditions- which-shall include but.;are not''limited to posting
, landscaping; limitation,,of work''hours; ,control of,dust
and:mud;'rehabilitati
bonds installation o
on;."and reuse of the site. Properapplication shall be`made'
to the Public Works Department. -
These Departments:'may; issue ,a license for the work."All, work is to:"be
'Completed within ninety,(90) days from;the date of,issuance_Or'the license shall`
be'null and void If the applicant does not concur with the requirements of the
• Public Works`and;Planning.Departments, he hes:,the prerogative of:appealing to
the Planning Commission and abiding by.Section 4-2303 (2) below.
•"(2) Major Activiity;;_:-For any mining, excavation or grading in excess of
five hundred (500) cubic yards, the Planning Commission shall review, approve, '
disapprove, or approve with conditions the location of the site and its effect on
the surrounding area. The Planning and Public Works Departments, which"are
the administering authorities, shall'enforce the requirements of the Commission
and the standards established by this Ordinance. '. :
2. Planning Commission: ..,
' A. "Special (Permit Required. As provided In the Zoning Ordinance,: the "
Planning Commission. may grant .a special permit to allow the drilling,
quarrying, :mining or: depositing of minerals or materials; including but:not,
p to mited li petroleum, coal,.-sand, gravel, rock, Clay,
y, peat and topsoil'.A special "'
permit shall be granted prior 'to the Public Works Department issuing any
annual :license as concurred with by the Planning Department and"authoriied
by this Ordinance. q . ,a
B. Compatibility of"Proposed Use :"To grant,a special permit, the'Planning
Commission shall ;make::'a "determination that the activity would.,not 'be
unreasonably detrimental ;to- the _surrounding area. "The`:Commission.,shall
consider, but is not limited to;.the following:
(1) Size and location of the activity:
(2) Traffic volume and patterns: •
(3) Screening, landscaping, fencing and setbacks.:
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(4) .Unsightliness;'noise and dust. ,
(5) Surface drainage.'" .
(6) The length of:.time 'the'application of an existing operation has to:
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s':of this Ordinance:
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Renton City Council Meeting
Minutes 1/6/75 - Pa9e 3
Old Business Continued
Committee on The report recommended that the Goals & Capital Improvement Review
Committes Committee become a sub-committee of the Community Services Committee
Rpt.-Cont. and no change be made in the special Fire Station Committee. The
Committee report recommended representatives to the Puget Sound Govern-
Fire Station mental Conference: Mayor Avery Garrett and Council President Delaurenti .
Committee & Further recommending that representative to Metro: Mayor Garrett with
1975 Reps. Council President Delaurenti alternate. MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY
BRUCE, COUNCIL CONCUR IN COMMITTEE REPORT. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED
BY SCHELLERT, AMEND MOTION DESIGNATING SPECIAL FIRE STATION COMMITTEE:
DELAURENTI , CHAIRMAN, WITH MEMBERS CLYMER AND GRANT. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED.
Ordinance #2903 Having voted with prevailing side indicating intent to request recon-
Amendment to sideration of the motion to adopt the amendment to the dog license
Dog Ordinance ordinance which had been placed on first, second and final readings 12/23,
Sets License STREDICKE MOVED, DELAURENTI SECONDED, COUNCIL RECONSIDER DOG LICENSE
Fees ORDINANCE.* Upon inquiry City Attorney Shellan advised that according
to Roberts Rules, motion to reconsider is debatable. Roll Call : AYE:
SCHELLERT, DELAURENTI , STREDICKE AND GRANT; NO: CLYMER, PERRY, BRUCE.
*MOTION CARRIED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , ORDIN-
ANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ.* Upon inquiry by Councilman Grant, City Clerk
Mead, noted the ordinance set license fee for dogs at $5.00 and spayed
or neutered dogs at $3.00 each. Debate followed. Roll Call : AYE:
SCHELLERT, DELAURENTI , STREDICKE AND GRANT; NO: CLYMER, PERRY AND
BRUCE. *MOTION CARRIED, ORDINANCE ADOPTED.
Public Works Public Works Committee Chairman Bruce presented Committee Ieport
Committee Report recommending that Cooks' Texaco Sign and Lighting be allowed on a
Cooks ' Texaco revocable permit for a period not to exceed five years with lighting plan
Sign approved by the Building Division prior to installation, and subject
to certain conditions. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI ,
COUNCIL CONCUR IN RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE.* Councilman Bruce noted
Public Works Committee report concurs in City' s Sign Design Review
Committee and the Board of Adjustment recommendations. *CARRIED.
Items for Councilman Grant presented three items , requesting investigation: (1 )
Checking: Sign Code, #3.A. (4-1903) Theater signs. Legislative intent was that
theater signs be exempted. (2) Mining and Grading Ordinance, 4-2303
Theater Signs Item (2) Regarding any mining, excavation or grading in excess of 500
Mining & Gradin cubicyds. Grant suggested Planning Commission had not been contacted
Item for review of the Cummins Diesel or Mobil Oil fill requests, which
Parking Checker was Legislative intent. (3) Labor contract violation as concerns Park-
Salary ing Checker Salary. MOVED GRANT, SECOND SCHELLERT, SUBJECT OF EXCEPTION
FOR THEATER SIGNS BE REFERRED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Finance Committ Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Schellert presented Committee
Report Report recommending that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
the proposed lease agreement with Mr. Porter of Porter's Marina. MOVED
Porter' s Marina BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, COUNCIL CONCUR IN COMMITTEE REPORT
UPON APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.* Legislative Aide
Hughes noted lease covered additional Tracks 1 , 2 and 3 along Cedar River
Waterway and document has been approved by the City Attorney. *CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY CLYMER, COUNCIL PRESIDENT DELAURENTI CONTACT
Suburban THE OTHER CITIES WITH THE INTENT OF FORMING A SUBURBAN COUNCILMEN'S
Councilmen ASSOCIATION SIMILAR TO THE SUBURBAN MAYOR'S ASSOCIATION. CARRIED.
Change in Bank MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , RESOLUTION NO. 1939 BE
Depositories AMENDED TO INCLUDE PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON AS A DEPOSITORY
FOR TYE CITY. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY GRANT, AMEND MOTION TO IN-
CLUDE CHANGE OF NAME OF NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE TO RAINIER NATIONAL
BANK. AMENDMENT CARRIED. MOTION AS AMENDED, CARRIED.
VOUCHER APPROVAL Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Schellert requested Council
approval of payment of Vouchers 2030 through 2108 in the amount of
$275,853. 25 having received departmental certification as to receipt
of merchandise and/or services. Vouchers No. 2022 through 2029 were
machine voided. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS. CARRIED.
Renton City Council Meeting
Minutes 1/6/75 - Page 4
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Housing and MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE CITY
Community CLERK AND MAYOR TO SIGN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT AGREE-
Development Act MENT WITH MODIFICATIONS SUGGESTED SY THE CITY ATTORNEY. MOVED BY
STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERRY, AMEND MOTION INCLUDING: ALTERNATE MEMBERS
ARE ALSO ELECTED OFFICIALS, ONE MEMBER PER JURISDICTION. CARRIED.
MOTION AS AMENDED, CARRIED.
Resolution #1950 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented resolution for adop-
Adjusting Fund tion, adjusting budgetary accounts to maintain fund balances,necessi-
Balances tated upon payment of salary increases and fringe benefits; $30,179
from Contingency Fund to Current Fund. Following reading, it was
MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI, COUNCIL APPROVE RESOLUTION
AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution #1951 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented resolution for read-
Bond Funds ing, transferring $52,955.03 from 1972 Limited G.O. Bond Funds unto
1974 Advance Refunding Bond Fund and Current Fund to facilitate closing
of the 1974 records for the bond Funds. Following reading, MOVED BY
SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY BRUCE, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. CARRIED.
First Reading Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented an ordinance order-
LID 292 ing the construction and installation of sanitary sewers and trunk
Ordinance lines and appurtenances thereto in the vicinity of Eastwood Park area.
Following first reading, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY CLYMER,
ORDINANCE BE REFERRED BACK TO THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Ordinance #2904 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented an ordinance approv-
O. , ; . D. 285 ing and _confirming the assessments and assessment roll of Local
�:wers/Orillia Improvement District No. 285 for the improvement of Orillia' Area
Confirming in the vicinity of S.W. 43rd St. and West Valley Highway with sanitary
Assessments sewer lines and appurtenances thereto. Following first reading, it was
MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , COUNCIL ADVANCE ORDINANCE
TO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. Councilman Perry inquired of
the $24,000 subsidy from Waterworks Utility Fund and was advised by
Public Works Director Gonnason that the City has participated in pay-
ment of 1/2 the cost of crossing unassessable property. Following
readings, MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , COUNCIL ADOPT
ORDINANCE AS PRESENTED.* Upon inquiry by Councilman Stredicke, City
Attorney Shellan noted final interest not to exceed 9% and time period
not to exceed 20 years, that the Finance Director will call for bids
and the property owners will be notified regarding the final interest
rate. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. *MOTION CARRIED.
First Reading Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented an ordinance amending
Ordinance the regulating of cabarets,
Regulating
g 9 prohibiting soliciting of refreshments or
Cabarets g dances, whether on commission basis or not, prohibiting exposure of
female torso and setting lighting, space and separation-area requirements.
More than 45 days having elapsed since first reading November 18, 1974,
Stredicke recommended ordinance be placed on first reading again.
Following first reading, MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY GRANT, ELIMINATE
SECTION C 'BANNING TOPLESS AND ADVANCE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND FINAL
READINGS. Following discussion, MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY CLYMER,
THIS MATTER BE TABLED FOR ONE WEEK. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY BRUCE, MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
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elores A. Mead, Cit Clerk
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Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING ss.
r- - "`• , ;1as-°na being first duly sworn on
oath, deposes and says that ..r5 r is the cfri c `=- ;-'' of
THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a tri-weekly newspaper. That 's
said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for
more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, A
printed and published in the English language continually as a tri-
weekly newspaper in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now
and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the
aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton
Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of
the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King
County,
Washington.That the annexed is a •,%i /-..n 7
as it was published in regular issues (and
not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period
of rT,)( consecutive issues, commencing on the
day of e ° , 19 ?`" , and ending the
day of , 19 , both dates
inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its
subscribers during all of said period.That the full amount of the fee
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$ - ° , Vvhich
has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words
for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred ;ds for each
subsequent insertion.
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Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of
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No a Public in and for the State of Washington,
• residing at Renton,King County.
-Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective
June 9th,1955.
-Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures,
adopted by the newspapers of the State.
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2877
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ESTAB-
LISHING AND CREATING A "SIGN CODE" TO BE HEREINAFTER
KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS THE "RENTON SIGN CODE" AS
CHAPTER 19, TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1628 KNOWN AS THE "CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF RENTON" REGULATING THE LOCATION, SIZE, TYPE
AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS AND RELATED MATTERS, PROHIBIT-
ING THE USE OF CERTAIN SIGNS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 11 AND
12, TITLE IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1628
AND ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH.
SECTION
4-1901: Title, Scop,p�d Enforcement
4-1902: DefinitiorK and Abbreviations
4-1903: Permits, Bonds, Applications, Fees and Inspections
4-1904: Design and Construction
4-1905: Fin Signs
4-1906: Pole Signs
4-1907: Ground Signs
4-1908: Roof Signs
4-1909: Wall Signs
4-1910: Projecting Signs
4-1911: Combination Signs
4-1912: Marquees
4-1913: Electric Signs
4-1914: Prohibited Signs and Devices
4-1915: Temporary Signs
4-1916: Special Permit Signs and Displays
4-1917: Signs on Public Right -of -Way
4-1918: Land Use Zones
4-1919: Liability
4-1920: Severability
4-1921: Repealing Certain Chapters of Title IV
4-1922: Effective Date
supporting any sign as defined in This Code. A sign structure
may be a single pole and may or may not be an integral part o
the building.
29. Street. A public right-of-way which affords the principal means of
access to abutting properties and is designed primarily for the
number of motor vehicles.
30. Structure. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or build-
ing of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or com-
posed of parts joined together in some definite manner.
31. Temporary Sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertis-
ing display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard,
wallboard, or other light materials, with or without frames, in-
tended to be displayed for a limited period of time only.
32. Uniform Building Code. The adopted edition of the Uniform Build-
ing Code, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials.
33. U.B.C. Standards. The adopted edition of the Uniform Building
Code Standards, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials.
34. Under Marquee Sign. A lighted or unlighted display attached to
the underside of a marquee protruding over public or private
sidewalks.
35. Wall Sign. Any sign painted, attached, or erected against the wall
of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a
plane parallel to the plane of said wall.
4-1903: PERMITS, BONDS, APPLICATIONS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS
1. Permits and Bonds
A. Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re -erected,
constructed, or altered, except as provided by This Code and a
permit for the same.has been issued by the Building Official. A
separate permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each
business entity, and/or a separate permit. for each group of
signs on a single supporting structure. In addition, electrical
permits shall be obtained for electric signs.
B. All sign permits must be approved by the Sign Design Commit-
tee.
1. Appointment and Composition
4-1901: TITLE; SCOPE AND ENFORCEMENT
The Design Committee shall be made up of a presentati
1. This Ordinance shall be hereinafter known as the "Renton Sign
from the Planning Department, a representau•. 3 from t
Code", may be cited as such, will be hereinafter referred to as
Building Division and a representative from the Traffic En
"This Code" and same shall be and constitute Chapter 19, Title IV
neering Division appointed by the Public Works Director.
(Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 known as "Code of
, 2. Rules
General Ordinances of the City of Renton."
The Sign Design Committee shall adopt rules and regulation
2. Purpose. It is the purpose of This Code to provide a means of regu-
for conduct of its business. The Committee shall convere a
lating signs so as to promote the health, safety, morals, general
hold its first meeting not more than thirty (30) day; a '.
welfare, social and economic welfare and esthetics of the City of
appointments are completed as specified in this ordinance
Renton. Signs are erected to provide information for the benefit and
majority of the membership shall constitute a quorurr or
convenience of pedestrians and motorists and should not detract
purpose of transacting business. An affirmative or iegat.
from the quality of urban environment by being competitive or gar-
vote of said majority shall be necessary for the Committee
ish. Signs should complement and characterize the environment
take action.
which they serve to give their respective areas a unique and pleas-
3. Meetings .
ing quality. No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confine
The Sign Design Committee shall meet whenever necessary
or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, sig-
review applications for permits.
nal or device. The regulations of This Code are not intended to
4. Powers and Duties
permit any violations of any other lawful ordinance. This Code does
The Sign Design Committee shall review all applications f
not apply to any signs or sign structures located within a building.
sign permits to insure their compatibility with the surroundin
3. Enforcement:
area. The Design Committee may consider, but is not limite
A. Authority. The Building Official is hereby authorized and direct-
to, the following:
ed to enforce all the provisions of This Code.
(a) Location, scale and features
B. Board of Appeals. In order to provide for a system of appeals
(b) Materials, color, graphics
from administrative decisions in the reasonable interpretation of
(c) Number and height
the provisions of This Code, the "Board of Adjustment" provided
(d) Arrangement of signs in relationship to building and it
in Section 4-731, Chapter 7, Title IV (Building Regulations) of
surroundings.
the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, shall,
The Sign Design Committee may refer any application to th
upon proper application, render a decision consistent with the
Sign Design Review Board for a recommendation. In th
provisions of Section 4-731.
event that the Sign Design Committee does not act upon a
C. Violation and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
application within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof, the
or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move
such application shall be deemed approved by the Committe
improve, convert, equip, use or maintain any sign or structure
unless, for proper cause, such application has been referre
in the City or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to
to the Design Review Board for its recommendation; provide
or in violation of any of the provisions of This Code. Any person,
firm or corporation violating any of the of This Code
however, that applications for sign permits relating to sign
provisions
shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
not exceeding eight (8) square feet in size, which primaril
identify the business and/or ownership, shall not require ap
such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
proval by the Sign Design Committee, but shall be handled b
each and every day or portion thereof during which any viola-
the Building Official.
tion of any of the provisions of This Code is committed, contin-
ued or permitted; and upon conviction of any such violation
C. Surety Bond. The Owner of any sign projecting over a public
such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than
right-of-way shall file with the Building Official a continuing
Surety Company Bond of the amount listed in Table 3-A follow
three hundred (300) dollars, or by imprisonment for not more
than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
ing to be approved by the City Attorney and conditioned to
D. Alternate Provisions. The provisions of This Code are not intend-
faithful observance of the provisions of This Code and amend
ments thereof and all applicable laws and ordinances relating t
ed to prevent the use of any material, method of construction
or design not specifically prescribed by This Code.
signs and advertising structures, and further conditioned to in
The Building Official may approve such alternates provided that
demnify and save harmless the City of Renton from loss, dam
age, judgments, costs or expense which the City may incur, o
he finds the proposed sign is satisfactory for the purpose in-
suffer, by reason of granting of said permit. A public liability
tended and is the equivalent of that prescribed in This Code in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and
insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized t
safety.
do business in the State of Washington, appropriately condi
The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or
tioned in conformity with the objectives of this Section, may b
permitted in lieu of a bond with limits of one hundred thousand
proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be
made regarding its use.
(100,000) dollars three hundred thousand (300,000) dollar
4-1902:'DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
public liability and fifty thousand (50,000) dollars property
damage coverage.
For the purpose of This Code, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases,
words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this Sec-
TABLE 3 A
tion. Words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the
Bond Requirements
singular. Words used in the masculine gender include the feminine,
Sign Area (Square Feet) Bond
and the feminine the masculine.
0-25 $ 500
1. Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, flashing, or color
26 - 100 1,000
changes requiring electrical energy, electronic or manufactured
101 - 200 �,000
source of supply, but not including revolving signs or wind ac-
201 and more I 10,000
tuated elements such as flags or banners.
2. Application Procedure
2. Approved Plastics. Approved plastic materials shall be those spec-
A. Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon
ified in U.B.C. Standards which have a flame -spread rating of two
forms furnished by the Building Official. Such application shall
hundred twenty-five (225) or less and a smoke density not great-
contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign
er than that obtained from the burning of untreated wood under
structures as well as the name and address of the owner and
similar conditions when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Stan-
the sign contractor or erector. The Building Official may require
dards in the Yvay intended for use. The products of combustion
the filing of additional plans or other pertinent information when
shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood under
in his opinion such information is necessary to insure compli-
similar conditions. (See Section 4-1904)
ante with this Code. Standard plans may be filed with the Build-
3. Background Area. The entire face upon which copy could be
ing Official.
placed.
B. When applying for a permanent sign, a drawing, sketch, or pho-
4. Building Facade. That portion of any exterior elevation of a build-
tograph with a superimposed drawing, accurate as to scale,
ing extending from the grade to the top of the parapet wall or
shall be submitted showing how the proposed sign shall look in
eaves, and the entire width of the building elevation.
the environment. A vicinity map at a scale of one (1) inch'rep-
5. Building Facade Facing. A resurfacing of an existing facade with
resenting two hundred (200) feet shall be required showing the
approved material, illuminated or non -illuminated,
property on which the proposed sign is to be located, the sttbet,
6. Building Official. The Officer or other person charged with the
and the nearest intersection, together with a site map of'one
administration and enforcement of This Code, or his duly author-
(1) inch representing twenty (20) feet, or a larger scale, s'how-
ized deputy.
ing the location of the sign, structures, rights -of -way, ease-
7. Combination Sign. Any sign incorporating any combination of the
ments, and property lines. Elevation projections of the proposed
features of pole, projecting, and roof signs,
sign shall also be submitted with the application and shall in-
8. Curb Line. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street
clude, but not be limited to; the following: the sign's relation -
or roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be es-
ship to the property lines, easements, setback lines and struc-
tablished by the City Engineer. (See Legal Setback, item 15 fol-
tures. The Building Official may waive any of the aforemen-
lowing.)
tioned requirements when he determines same to be unneces-
9. Display Surface. The area made available by,the sign structure
sary in relation to the sign permit applied for, its size and loca-
for the purpose of displaying the advertising message.
tion.
10. Electric Sign. Any sign containing or utilizing electrical wiring, but 3. Exceptions
not including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
The following shall not require a permit. These exceptions shall not
10A. Drive -In Business. A commercial facility which specializes in the
be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsi-
dispensing of merchandise and/or service to vehicles and/or to
bility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the
walk-up service windows,
provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the
11. Fin Sign. Any sign which is supported wholly by a one (1) story
same.
building of an open-air business or by poles placed in the ground,
A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted
or partly by such a pole or poles and partly by a building or
or printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs specifically
structure.
designed for the use of replaceable copy.
12. Ground Sign. Any type of sign which is supported by one (1) or
B. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure or
more uprights, poles, or braces in or upon the ground other than
the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall
a combination sign, fin sign, or pole sign as defined by This
not be considered an erection or alteration which requires sign
Code.
permit unless a structural or electrical change is made.
13. Height. The distance measured from grade, unless otherwise des-
C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays
ignated, to the top of the sign or sign structure.
such as Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on
14. Incombustible Material. Any material which will not ignite at, or
private property.
below, a temperature of one thousand two hundred (1,200) de-
D. Real estate signs six (6) feet square or less in area offering the
grees Fahrenheit during an exposure of five (5,) minutes, and
immediate premises for sale, lease, or rent.
which will not continue to burn or glow at that temperature. Tests
E. Signs of not over two (2) square feet advertising that credit is
shall be made as specified in U.B.C. Standards.
available to members of monetary institutions.
15. Legal Setback Line. The line established by ordinance beyond
F. One (1) on -premise sign, not electrical or illuminated, two (2)
which no building may be built. A legal setback line may be a
square feet or less, which is affixed permanently on a plane
property line.
parallel to the wall on the wall located entirely on private prop-
16. Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and support-
erty.
ed by the building and projecting over public property.
G. Non -electrical and non -illuminated parking and traffic control
17. Nonstructual Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, lat-
signs two (2) square feet or less on private property.
ticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the
H. Bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each
sign structure.
public, charitable, or religious institution when the same is lo-
18. On -Premise Sign. A sign which displays only advertising copy
cated on the premises of said institution.
strictly incidental to the lawful use of the premise on which it is
I. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor
located, including signs or sign devices indicating the business
when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding
transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the
twelve (12) square feet in area.
immediate premises, name of the business, person, firm, or cor-
J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erec-
poration occupying the premises.
tion, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of
19. Off -Premise Sign. Any sign which cannot be classified as an on-
bronze or other incombustible materials.
premise sign as described above.
K. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and/or serv-
20. Plastic Materials. Materials made wholly or principally from
ice or safety information.
standardized plastics listed and described in Uniform Building
L. Political signs less than twelve (12) square feet on one face as
Code Standards (See Approved Plastics, Section 1904, 2, G.)
herein -above defined.
21. Pole Sign. A sign wholly supported by a .sign structure in the
M. Signs advertising the programs of theatres.
ground. 4.
21A. Political Signs. Signs advertising a candidate or candidates for
Permit Fees
At the time of issuing a permit to erect or install a sign or device
public, elective office, or a political party, or signs urging a par-
controlled by this Code, the Building Official shall collect a fee
titular vote or action on a public issue decided by ballot, whether
computed on the basis of the following:
partisan or non -partisan.
22. Portable Display Surface. A display surface temporarily affixed to
A. For permanent signs located entirely upon private property,
a standardized advertising structure which is regularly moved
compute the total area of all faces upon which copy may be
placed and use Table 3-B below:
from structure to structure at periodic intervals.
TABLE 3-B
23. Portable Sign. A sign which is not permanently affixed and de -
Fee for Signs on Private Property
signed for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly
designed for people to carry on their persons or which are per-
Up to but not including, fifty (50) square feet $ 5.00
manently affixed to motor vehicles.
Fifty (50) square feet to but not including one
24. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign which projects from
hundred fifty (150) square feet 10.00
and is supported by a wall of a building or structure.
One hundred fifty (150) square feet to but not
25. Projection. The distance by which a sign extends over public
including three hundred (300) square feet 15.00
property or,, beyond the building line.
Three hundred (300) square feet and over 25.00
26. Roof Sign. sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a
B. For the temporary installation of signs, banners, streamers, etc.
building or structure.
s
on special permit as provided in Section 4-1916 of this Code,
27. Sign. Any medium, including merchandise, its structure and
component
the permit fee shall be twenty-five (25) dollars. Except: The fee
shall be five (5) dollars for businesses with less than five
parts, which is used or intended to be used to at-
em-
ployees.
tract attention to the subject matter for advertising purposes.
28. Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of
C. For the temporary installation of cloth signs over the public
right-of-way on special permit as provided in Section 4-1916 of
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Sign Structure Shall be
D. For the purpose of computing the maximum permitted size and
erected in such a manner that any
tion of its surface
permit fee, free standing letters or characters, where no back-
por-
or supports will interfere in any way with
free use of any fire the
ground is specially provided, the area shall be considered as
that encompassed by drawing straight lines at the extremities
escape, exit, or standpipe.
D. Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening
of
the shapes to be used.
to
such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point
below that required by the applicable City building
E. Real estate directional sign permits on the public right-of-way of
codes. Signs
erected within five (5) feet of an exterior wall in
a temporary nature shall be ten (10) dollars per sign for a six
(6) month period with a renewal fee of five (5) dollars for
which there
are openings within the area of the sign shall be constructed of
incombustible
a
three (3) month period with only one (1) renewal allowed. A fif-
material or approved plastics.
E. Supporting Members. The supporting members of a sign shall
teen (15) dollar deposit per sign shall also be paid to the Build-
be free of any unnecessary bracing, angle iron, guy wires, ca-
ing Official, which shall be forfeited if the developer .fails to
bles, and similar devices.
remove the sign when the permit expires. Upon demonstration
F. Glare from Signs. All illuminated signs shall be designed and
that a sign has been removed, the deposit for the sign shall be'
located in such a manner as to avoide undue glare or reflection
returned. All confiscated signs shall become the property of the
of light.
City of Renton.
F. In addition to the above fees, the Building Official may collect a
G. View from Rear.' If a sign is visible from more than one (1)
direction, all areas not intended as display surfaces including
plan check fee equal to one-half (112) the sign permit fee if spe-
the back and sides shall be designed so that such areas are
cial engineering checks are required. Such fees shall be paid at
given a finished and pleasing appearance with the display sur-
the time of application.
faces visible only from the directions that they are intended to
G. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is start-
be seen.
ed or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees
above specified shall be doubled; but the payment of such
4-1905: FIN SIGNS
double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying
1. Fin Signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as
with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work
provided in Section 4-1904.
nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
2. All supports of fin signs shall be placed upon private property and
H. The fee for the inspection of refurbished, used electrical signs,
shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with
and field -assembled electrical signs, which is in addition to the
requirements specified in Section 4-1904, 1
above fees, shall be ten (10) dollars, provided that the signs do
3. Specifications
not possess a seal from an approved testing agency.
A. General. Fin signs may project beyond the property, or legal set -
I. There shall be no permit fees for any political signs.
back line in accordance with projections specified in Section 4-
$. Maintenance
1910.
All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and an-
. B. Thickness Limitation. The thickness of that portion of a fin sign
chors, shall be kept in repair and, in proper state of preservation.
which projects over public property shall not exceed the maxi -
The surfaces of all signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted at
mum specified in Section4-1910.
all times. The ground area shall be neat and orderly.
C. Clearance. No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a
(. Inspections
manner that any, portion of its surface or supports will interfere
A. All signs controlled by this Code shall be subject to inspection
in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or stand -
and periodic re -inspection by the Building Official.
pipe. No sign shall obstruct any window to such an extent that
B. Footing inspections shall be made by the Building Official for all
any light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required
signs having footings.
by any law or ordinance.
C. All welding on signs or sign structures shall be done by certified
4-1906: POLE SIGNS
welders holding a valid certification from King County or other
1. Pole signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as
governmental jurisdiction acceptable to the Building Official.
provided in Section 4-1904.
D. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the gov-
2. All supports of pole signs shall be placed upon private property and
erning electrical code and shall bear the label of an approved
shall be securely built, constructed, and erected .to conform with
testing agency. Refurbished, used electrical signs and field -as-
requirements specified in Section 4-1904.
sembled electrical signs without a seal of an approved testing
3. Projection of pole signs shall conform to the requirements of Sec -
agency shall be inspected by the Building Official.
tion 4-1909 and 4-1910.
E. The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is 4. Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
not maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-
,
1903, 5 of This, Code. 4-1907: GROUND SIGNS
'
1. Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting they re-
4-1904: DESIGN,AND CONSTRUCTION
quirements of This Code, except as provided in Section 4-1904.
t. Design 2. Ground signs shall be designed in accordance with the require -
A. General. Signs and sign structures shall .be designed and con-
ments specified in Section 4-1904.
strutted to resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this 3. Ground signs shall not project within the public right-of-way,
Section. All bracing systems shall be designed and constructed 4. Ground signs may have display surfaces of combustible materials
to transfer lateral forces to the foundations. For signs on build-
except in Fire Zone No. 1, with further exceptions as provided in
ings, the dead and lateral loads shall be transmitted through
Section 4-1904:
the structural frame of the building to the ground in such man-
ner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof. The over- 4-1908: ROOF SIGNS
turning moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case
1. Roof signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials except
exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the dead -load resisting moment. Uplift
as specified in Section 4-1904. .,
due to overturning shall be adequately resisted by proper an- 2. Roof signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame
chorage to the ground or to the structural fro"me of the building.
of the building over which they are constructed and erected and
The weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in
shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified in
determining the dead -load resisting moment. Such earth shall
Section 4-1904.
be thoroughly compacted. 3. Specifications, Clearance and Access
B. Wind Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
Passage clear of all obstructions shall be left under or around and
constructed to resist wind forces as specified in the adopted
immediately adjacent to all signs exceeding a height of four (4) 'feet
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
above the roof thereunder. Such passages shail not be less than
C. Seismic Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
three (3) feet wide and four (4) feet high and shall be at parapet or
constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted
roof level. %
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
There shall be one (1) such passage or access opening as follows:
D. Combined Loads. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined
(1) For each roof sign upon a building.
in the design of signs or sign structures; only that loading pro-
(2) An access opening for every fifty (50) lineal feet of horizontal
ducing the larger stresses may be used.
roof sign extension.
Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be assumed
(3) Within twenty (20) feet of walls and parapets when roof signs
to be acting simultaneously with the wind or seismic loads.
are at right angles to a face of the building.
E. Allowable stresses. The design of wood, concrete or steel mem
bers shall conform to the requirements of the adopted edition of 4-1909: WALL SIGNS
the .Uniform Building Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, 1.
Wall signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except
exerted on the soil shall not produce stresses exceeding those
as provided in Section 4-1904.
specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code. 2. Wall signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not
specified in Section 4-1904.
exceed twenty-five (25) per cent of the ultimate strength of the 3. Wall signs shall not project within the public right-of-way or beyond
rope or fasteners.
a legal setback. line greater than the distances set forth in Para -
Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead
graph 4 following nor shall extend above any adjacent parapet or
loads may be increased as specified in the adopted edition of
roof of the supporting building. No sign or sign structure shall pro -
the Uniform Building Code.
ject into a public alley below a height of fourteen (14) feet above
2. Construction
grade, nor more than six (6) inches when over fourteen (14) feet`:
A. General. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be 4.
The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which projects over pub -
placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built,
lic right-of-way or a legal setback line shall not exceed twelve (12)
constructed, and erected in conformance with the requirements _
inches.
of This Code.
B. Materials. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures 4-1910:
PROJECTING SIGNS
shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in 1.
Projecting signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials
the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code.
except as specified in Section 4-1904.
In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of 2.
Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the require -
construction shall, in the absence of specified requirements,
ments specified in Section 4-1904.
conform with the following: 3.
PROJECTION AND CLEARANCE
(1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with
A. Signs may project within a legal setback a maximum of six (6)
U.B.C. Standards. Secondary members in contact with or
feet. +
directly supporting the. display surface may be formed of
B. Where a legally constructed marquee exists which in itself com-
light steel, provided such members are designed in accord-
plies with the provisions of the Renton Building Code, an "�un-
ance with the specifications of the design of light gauge
der marquee" sign, no larger. thantwelve(12) inches high by
steel as specified in U.B.C. Standards and, in addition, fer-
seventy-two (72) inches long by ten (10) inches thick, may be
rous metals shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when
suspended below the marquee, provided the bottom of the sign
formed integrally with the display surface, shall be not less
is at least eight (8) feet above the surface of the sidewalk and
than No. 24 gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally
the sign does not extend beyond the marquee. Under marquee
with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the sec-
signs shall be limited to one (1) such sign per entrance for
ondary members shall be No. 12 gauge.
each business establishment.
Steel members may be connected with one (1) galvanized or
C. All projecting signs shall have painted thereon the name of the
equivalent bolt provided the connection is adequate to trans-
sign erector and the date of the erection.
fer the stresses in the members.
D. All signs erected above or below a marquee which do not meet
(2) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the
the requirements of Section 4-1912, 1. of This Code shall com-
soil, or within six (6) inches of the soil, shall be of all heart-
ply with the requirements of this Section.
wood of a durable species or shall be pressure -treated with
E. Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
an approved' preservative. Such members shall be marked or
4-1911: COMBINATION SIGNS branded by an approved agency.
C. Restriction on Combustible Materials. Alfrsigns"and sign struc-1.
Combination signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials
tures erected in Fire Zone No. 1 shall have structural members
except as specified in Section4-1904. 1
of incombustible materials, unless approved by the Building Of-
The individual requirements of roof, projecting and pole signs shall
ficial.
be applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the
Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the
requirements specified in this Section.
requirements of This Code, except as provided above. 2•
All supports of combination signs shalt be placed in or upon private
Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting signs, and
property and shall be securely built, constructed, and erected to
signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible mate-
conform with the requirements specified in Section 4-1904.
rials, except as provided in item D. below. No combustible mate- 3.-
Projection. Combination signs may not project over public property.
rials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construc- 4.
Thickness. The thickness of that portion of a combination sign
tion of electric signs.
which projects over public property shall not exceed the maximum
D. Nonstructural Trim. Nonstructural trim and portable display sur-
as specified in Section 4-1910.
faces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or any comb; 4-1912:
MARQUEES
nation thereof. 1.
Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee.
E. Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so
Such signs shall, for the purpose of determining projection, clear -
proportioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either
ante, height and material, be considered a part of and shall meet
direction, horizontal or 'vertical, shall not exceed the safe val-,
the requirements for a marquee as specified in the adopted edition
ues. Braced ground signs shall be anchored to resist the speci-
of the Uniform Building Code.
fied wind or seismic load acting in any direction. Anchors and 4-1913:
ELECTRIC SIGNS
supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads, on the soil is
and for an effective resistance to pull-out amounting to a force
Electric signs shall'be constructed of incombustible materials ex -
twenty-five (25) per cent greater than the required resistance to
cept as specified in Section 4-1904. The enclosed shell of electric
signs shall watertight,
overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth
below ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached
.be excepting that service holes fitted with
covers shall be provided into each compartment of such signs.
2.
to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely fas-
tened thereto by means of metal anchors; bolts, or approved
Installation
' A. Installation. Electrical equipment used in connection .with dis-
expansion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support
play signs shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances
regulating electrical installation.
safely the loads applied.
No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in
B. Erector's Name. Every electric sign projecting over any street or
connection with screws or. nails shall be considered proper an-
chorage, except in the case of signs attached to wood framing,
alley or public place shall have the name of the sign erector
and date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient
No anchor or support-�of'any-sign shall be connected to, or sup-
by,
size and contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance.
Failure to provide such
p c name and date
ported an tnbraced parapet wall, unless such wall is de-
signed 'in accordance: with the requirements for
shall be grounds for
rejection u the sign the Building Official
parapet walls
p p
specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code,
le
C. Label Required. All electric ,signs shall bear the label of an ap-
F. Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs may be
proved testing agency; except that the Building Official may
made of metal, glass or approved plastics, or other approved
accept, after application and the receipt of the inspection fee
P
specified in Section 4ed
non-combustible material. Glass thickness and area limitations
shall be as set forth it Table No. 4-A below:
tion, tr I. and inspection prior ed erec-
electric
refurbished, used electric sign or afield -assembled elec-
i
tric sign. ,
TABLE NO. 4-A 4-1914:
Size, Thickness and Typeof Glass Panels in Signs
PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES
1.
The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited:
MAXIMUM SIZE OF EXPOSED MINIMUM
A. All signs not complying with the Washington State Highway
Department regulations adacent to State roads. '
GLASS PANEL THICKNESS
AREA OF GLASS
B. Any sign using the words "stop", "look", "-danger", or any other
ANY DIMENSION (In Square (In Inches)
word, symbol or character which might confuse traffic or de -
tract from any legal traffic control device.
(In Inches) Inches) TYPE OF GLASS
30
C. All of the following signs within seventy-five (75) feet the
500 1/e Plain, Plate or Wired
45 700 3/16
of
public right-of-way with any of the following features: animated,
Plain, Plate or Wired
144 3600 1/4 Plain, Plate or Wired
revolving more than eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking ,
and flashing.
Over 144 Over 3600 1/4 Wired Glass
G. Approved Plastics. The Building Official shall require that suffi-
Exceptions are public service sighs, such as those which give
the time, temperature and/or humidity.
cient technical data be submitted .to substantiate the proposed
use of any plastic material and, if it is determined that the
D. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights,
ev-
idence submitted is satisfactory for the use intended, he may
its
clusters of flags, wind -animated objects, balloons, and similar
devices of a carnival nature except as specifically in
approve use.
Clearance
provided
Sections 4-1915 and 4-1916 of This Code. Not prohibited are
A. General. All types of signs shall conform to the
national, state and institutional flags properly displayed or tern
clearance and
projection requirements of this Section.
B. Clearance
porary signs and decorations customary for special 'holidays
such as independence Day;' Christmas, and similar
from High Voltag,3 Power Lines. Signs shall be located
events of i
public nature.
not less than ten (10) feet horizontally or twelve (12) feet verti-
tally from overhead electrical conductors which
E. Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted.
are energized
n excess of seven hundred fifty:(750) volts. The term "over-
head
F. There shall be no signs allowed within twenty (20) feet of it
tersections or driveways which shall '• obscure
conductors" as used in this Section means any electrical
conductor, either bare of insulated, installed
vision between-th
height of three (3) feet and ten (10) feet of the. streetor drive
above the ground
except such conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or other
material covering of equal strength.
way grade. -
G. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices to ci
C. Clearance from Fire Escapes, Exits, or Standpipes. No sign or
cumvent the intent of This Code.
(Continued on Page 9)
(Continued from Page S)• ,4-1916: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
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: t. H. Projecting signs over public right-of-way. ` 1, Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights, clus-! _
'. 2: Unauthorized signs or other advertising devices either wholly or par tars of flags balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature,or atl such sign is multi-faced, the maximum allowance shall be not
tially supported on or projecting over the public right-of-way may be
,"group of temporary signs, may be displayed on private property,
removed by the Building Official or his representative without notice ' only, by special permit. Such a permit shall be issued for a period) more than 'three hundred (300) square feet. However, a maxi-
to the owner. Such signs or devices shall be stored at the City ga-; not to exceed ten (10) days and shall be issued only to anew busi-� mum of one-half of the allowed square footage is allowed on
rage for a period not to exceed thirty. days, during which time ness opening, or to an existing business moving to an'ehtirt;ly new I each face. 'Businesses with less than twenty-five (25) lineal
the owner may redeem such sign or device by payment to the City location. front feet may have a sign of a maximum of twenty (20) square
^' Treasurelr an amount equal to the,City'oost'".for'the removal and 2, Cloth signs may be-extended over'a public street in accordance, feet per face.
storage, but in no event shall the fee be less than ten (10) dollars. with the provisions of This"Code for a-period not to'exceed ten (10) C. In addition to the signs in A. and B.above, wall signs are per-
..�"' mitted with a total copy area not exceeding twenty (20) per cent
r After :,been red of,the"thirty shall be days destroyed storage period, the sign not' days. „,, _,i,",.:
having:been redeemed, it or otherwise disposed of the building facade to which it is applied.
of. •
\ 4-1917: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY 'D. Special permit signs as provided in,Section4-19.16 of This Code
,i 3. Removal of Non-Conforming Signs 1. Nothing in This Code shall be •
interpreted as controlling public and • are
A.All non-conforming signs shall be brought up to the standards of . .informational signs placed on the public right of-way by any govern- E•; Signs permitted.marquees conforming to Section 4-1912, 1.•of This
this Code or shall be removed according to Table 14. . - I mental agency or public utility having underground or overhead in- Code are permitted.
1 TABLE 14 stallations. F. Off-premise signs up to a maximum of three hundred (300)
YEARS •
TO COMPLY FROM ORIGINAL- ,•2.,Public service directional signs for public buildings such as public square feet in area shall be permitted provided that said signs
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE! ,schools, libraries, hospitals and other similar public service facili i shall not interfere with or impede means of ingress,egress,and
COST AT INSTALLATION (SEPTEMBER 23, 1969) ties, may be placed entirely on the public right-of-way. Such signs traffic circulation and/or adequate access to light and air, or
` $ 0 500 4 Years * are limited to one (1) of the following 'at sites approved by the constitute an unreasonable interference with the proper use or
$ 500 ' '- 2,500 8 Years * 'Building Official. - enjoyment of surrounding properties. Off-premise signs greater
$ 2,500 7,500 12 Years * ' ' A.Sign must to comply height,color,design,tit and mountingityf Rentonaed so than three hundred (300) square feet in area shall require a
$ 7,500- $,12,500 • 20 Years * street
istandards. in all respects with the City of special permit subject to approval of the Board of Adjustment.
* All up 20 Years l street sighntbe
• * All signs required to comply with this Section oPbnPapproval B: Sign shall not be over twelve (12) square feet in total back- � A permit for an nOtice of off-premise sign may include a time limit anda
n
of this ordinance by reason of the amortization Peribd''set"Torth i- _ ground area for any one (1) face, no portion of the"sign closer I thirtyce no0)todayceed three removal.
hundred (Four
(q)uare off-premise
buts of
hereinabove,with, sh S tionf'on have '"minimum of'one'"year to" I than four face,and not) feet to i luminatedy curb line or improved roadway sur-I more than three,(3) off-premise sign structures shall be permit-
comply with this Sectionf•o''" • ted within six hundred sixty (660) lineal feet along a public
All sign owners of non-conformingatiot'signs shall•supply'the City 4 1918: LAND USE ZONES • right of=waysix' hided that no off-premise sign structure is local
' evidence'of cost and installation date by means of receipt, can-' „1.,General: All signs are further limited and restricted as to height, �•', ' . ed'closer than aria hundred fifty (150) feet to any other off-
"-celled check Or other"acneptable evidence.within six ('6) months clearance, size, type, copy; design and location. in the' land use premise sign structure. Off-premise signs shall not block the
of passage of this Section. j ,zones as such land use zones are defined and established by Chap-..' visibility of on-premise signs. Off-premise signs are prohibited
B.Sign owners may apply to the Board of Adjustment to allow sad- ter 7, Zoning,Title IV (Building Regulations), Code of General Ordi •
as follows:
jdustmal time to comply with this Ordinance'. The Board of Ad - , nances of the City of Renton, as amended, or any other ordinance (as Along public rights-of-way less than six hundred sixty. (660)
toent may grant a limited variance to allow additional time - ,pertaining to'or regulating zoning. Only those signs sepcifically des feet in length
to comply with this ordinance if it finds: .ignated are permitted; all others are'prohibited. In those zones (2) Along public rights-of-way'less than,six hundred sixty (660)
(1) The sign is compatible with the surrounding area I ,, which do not have.a height limitation, the height limitation for fin, feet in length in a permissible zone
(2) The sign does not obstruct other signs _ „pole, projecting and combination signs shall be'sixth (60) feet;wall ' (3) Within seventy-five feet of resi-
(3)The sign is not a traffic or safety hazard sighs may exceed this limitation and roof 'signs may,extend twenty • Within
n lande uses ifa (75)7ignee to residential nti from zones and re i-
V The Board must set a time limit for compliance not eeci p • (20) feet above the parapet wall. de ial a.
[ five (5) years. Extensions of this variance'may be granted upon 2 In all residential, commercial, and•industrial zones, the following G. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over 1 Acre of Contiguous Ownership
!! review by the Board of Adjustment. shall apply: or Control
C. For the purpose of this subparagraph, a sign that is otherwise A. Home Occupation. Only one (1) home occupation sign, not illu Each dealership is allowed its appropriate Wall or Under Mar-
fully in conformity with all other provisions of this Code shallurinated, not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, attached to quad as stated in,the Sign Code 4-1918-3).
,; not be considered in violation thereof by reason of a signspli- the wall of the build'44ng with the face of the sign in a plane par Each signnlarssta is allowed one primary(See Pole Sign per street
ante with the density provision' relating to off-premise as allel to the plane of fhe wall is permitted. not to ane area than and one-half
specified herein. B. Churches, schools, apartment buildings, subdivision develop- f" )frontageunot feet exceedcr each lineal foot greaterof propertyhn onerontdgo one-half
h
D. For e oft annexed or rezoned subsequenttime o the original meets, and similar occupancies located in residential zones the business occupies up to a maximum of two hundred (200),
enactment this Code as es'with ,the time period allowed • may have two (2) identifying signs of not over thirty two (32) �. square feet, or if such sign is multi-faced, the maximum allow-,
.for such removal or compliance with he Code as ce nn in - ' square feet in area. The signs may be illuminated but not ani- ante shall be not more than two hundred (200) square feet.
from paragraphs date f suchand C hereinabove, shall commence running mated,shall be for location identification only, and shall display• In addition to the above, each dealership is allowed one acces-
from of Busi s.'' annexation- rezoning'' 1 no copy, symbol, or device other than that in keeping with the sory Pole Sign for each separate business activity located on the
4.'Upoh e Business v 'r s '
development. Free standing signs shall not be higher than six. property which can reasonably be related to the primary bust
Upon the closure'and vacation of.a business or activity, the ownerness.These signs shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet and
of said closer business-or-activity shall have ninety (90) days from the (6`y. feet above any established.gradeant( shall,be no.'closer a area of (25) square feet if single faced
date of closure to remove all signs relating to said business of;ac- '' • than-ten (10) feet to any street.right-of-way.or .five (5) feet to , .or totalfifty sign square feet twenty-fivef double( faced.qu They must also main-
signs 'If the owner iofg said business ord activity fails"to remhee sod 'C. Realsestate propertyide ign Inot over six (6) square,feet in area offering lain a minimum twenty (20) foot setback and be no closer than
signs within the designated time period,then the owner•• ' the prop- one hundred fifty.feet (150) to any°other accessory pole sign.
' arty upon which said signs are located shall remove said signs with- '� the ir'rlmediate premises for sale or lease. Maximum shall be three (3) per street frontage.
in hundred twenty (120) days of said closure.and'vacation of., 3 In all commercial eal estate andindustrial zonesectional signs are , following shall apply: `4, B-P (Business Parking) District
premise. . A. Under marquee signs,shall be limited to one (1) such sign per A.Off-premise signs are prohibited.
4-1 temTEporary
sign SIGNS ' " ) • entrance for each business establishment. B. Subject to the limitations of this Section, any sign permitted in
1: No temporory sishallf g material one shall nOt
exceed twenty-fur' ' .B.Each individual business establishment may have only one sign I Section 4-1918,3. of This Code is permitted in this district.
- a24) squarerfee signs area or rigid shall . Temporary signs' '. ' for each street frontage of any one of the following types: Fin, 5.i M-P (Manufacturing Park) District- .
'may remain
feet ina efor a six periodo feet a height. days,igns. sign 1. may to ire in place a not exceeding rain (60) . and area fg eatertlt am one ,and toe-halfh(1i)shall
e,feetefor ). A.ed I prSiopertyns liilne,with the exceptionl be located no of entrance,r than texitOand direction-
months ) feet to
excpt directional real oneate signs whicho may remain for six (6)
and subject to (1) renewal for a three (3) month pert pies up to la fmaximum ofrthree h frontage
dred which
(300) square feet; or if' ( B. Special permit signs as provided in-Section 4-1916 of This Code
ns.
od. „ , . • p and off premise are prohibited.
.2.SPECIFICATIONS C. Subject to mice signsore of this Section, any sign permitted in
A. Support.with
wire eroperofy Tee- ght shallinchbe supported'and m I Section to4-1918,3.of This Code is permitted in this district.
lathed with rope of three-eights (3/8) minimum diem- � '�6.P-1 Use) District
eter, or other material of 'equivalent breaking strength. No'• A:'Sig(Public may be District
illuminated and be identification
strings, fiber ropes, or wood slats shall be permitted for support only and shall display no nd shall be for locationor 'device othern than
''or anchorage Purposes:Cloth-cent and 'panels shell'eau erforat that in keeping with the principal occupant.
ed over at least ten (10) per cent of their area to reduce wind. ' B. Only wall and ground signs are allowed.
resistance.(10E I C. No wall sign'shall exceed ten (10) per cent of the building fa:
3' (1) EXCEPTION. Temporary cloth signs over private property cede to which it is affixed.
not exceeding sixty (60) square feet shall be supported and ( D. Ground signs higher than six (6) feet above grade or closer
attached'with wire rope which will meet the requirements, than ten (10) feet to any public right-of-way must be approved.
of Section Cloth signsgn o may Code. by the Sign Design Committee. .
B. Projection. extend over public property. Such 7.Airport
signs, when extended over a public street, shall'maintain a A.Any Zoningne permitted in Section 4-1918, 3. of This Code is permit
minimum clearance of twenty (20) feet. led in this district.
u C.Clearance.Cloth signs may extend across a public street only by
', permission of the City Council and shall be subject to all related 4 1919: LIABILITY
laws and'ordinances. Temporary signs, other than cloth, when • 1.-C19 Not Liable. This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or
eight six (6) nr esre above publicc ground, may beyondj not legal
I lessen the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering,
than (6) inches over property or the legal constructing or moving any sign in the City for damages to anyone
setback line. injured or damaged either in person or property by any defect
3. Real Estate Directional directional on the shalla have a-o maximum therein; nor shall the City, or any agent thereof, be held as assum-
A• Real estate signs a u size ofe ing such liability by reason of permit or inspection authorized
twelve closer(12) square feet. Such feet directionalesignsof shall noted • herein or a certificate of inspection issued by the City or any of its
placed than four (4) to the edgea an improved agents.
roadway and shalt not be placed in such a manner as to consti-
tute a public safety hazard. I4 1920:SEVERABILITY
B. No more than two (2) such signs shall be allowed at any one 1. If9 any part A portion of this Ordinance is determined to be uncon-
(1) intersection and only one (1) sign per development is al- , stitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such determination
lowed at each intersection, shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance.
C. Between intersections, real estate directional signs for the same
development shall be placed no closer than five hundred (500) 4-1921: REPEALING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE IV
feet to signs of the same development. '1. Chapter 19 of Title IV (Building Regulations) or Ordinance No. 1628
4.All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed in the entitled"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" and any
upper left-hand corner by the permitted. and all Ordinances in conflict are hereby repealed.
5. Political Signs
A. Political signs may be displayed on private property with the EFFECTIVE DATE
consent of the property owner or the lawful occupant thereof. 4-1922:1.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its
B,'feet cal signs shall not be greater than thirty-two''(32) square •
passage, approval, and five days after its,legal publication, unless
feet if single faced or sixty four (64)rem a sign'strucf multi-faced, otherwise provided for hereinabove.
„ • except if such signs are on off-premise sign structures regulat-
'ed by Section 4-1918.3F herein. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of September, 1974.
'C.Each political sign shall be removed within ten (10) days follow- Delores A. Mead,City Clerk
ing an election, except that'the successful candidates of a pri- I APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of September, 1974.
' mary 'election may keep their signs on display until ten (10) Avery Garrett, Mayor
n days after the general election, et which time they shall be
promptly removed. , APPROVED AS TO FORM:
• •
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect,paint,paste,affix or Gerard M.Shellac,City Attorney
•
public otherwise mount a political sign on any utility pole or on the ,
• r public right-Of-way or property. '
__ I Published in the Renton Record-Chronicle October 4, 1974. R-2953.
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s vt =tom =
\ ., D part t �Q irL17J3
\ - • .Works,,Building;Division'Head or t
�'`4' \1� CI "OF, rENTo + „ .:, h'is duly.authorized representative
' , ORDINANCE,10.2878 shall,serve•as'official secretary,to
t-‘,"t AN ORDINANCE'OF THE:CITY
e'the,"•Sign Design Review ,Board,
OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, and,shall be'responsible for'all
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING records. He shall be,rig ex officio
A SIGN DESIGN REVIEW ,Member without the right'to.vote.
• Affidavit of Publication BOARD; 'DEFINING ITS PUR,- beThe records of allemeitings shall
POSES, MEMBERSHIP AND and
available pule to the City Council.
ORGANIZATION, POWERS AND' F. Meetings public.
DUTIES, 'TERMS OF OFFICE, F. ,
STATE OF.WASHINGTON f AND ADDING' SECTION 4_ The,Sign Design Review Board •
COUNTY OF KING ss. l 1901.4 OF THE CITY OF REN- shall meet be
n'call.'All such meet-
COUNTY
( TON SIGN CODE, OF ORDI- ands inhcoll pl open to the public
�-NANCE NO. 1628 ENTITLED and compliance with the ,ap-
plicable
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDI- Placable State law.
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NANCES OF -THE CITY OF G. Pow 1. The
and Sign Ds
.'A?°L•• Paglla being first duly sworn on RENTON"; AND REPEALING Design Review
Board shall
ANY AND ALL OTHER ORDI-
NANCES OR PARTS OF ORDI- A. Adopt general guidelines
t rt NANCES IN CONFLICT THERE-
oath, the Design Committee to fol
oath, deposes and'says that ....Y,keis the c,.Ii.e.i....O.,g.r.4 of { low in sign review.
THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a tri-weekly newspaper. That WITH'
y j WHEREAS the City Council of B. Advise Design Committee
said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for' ,+ the City of Renton having hereto- on any •particular application
more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, fore; determined that the below which may be brought before the
printed and published in the English language continually as a tri- regulations will promote public Board.
weekly newspaper;in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now i health, safety and general welfare H. Severability
and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the I of the City, and be in the best Ordinanchis
e If any is part or
of to' be
aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton interest of "its citizens, NOW unconstitutional by a court. of
THEREFORE
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Record Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY competent jurisdiction, such' de-
terminationthe Superior Court,of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King I OF RENTON DO ORDAIN AS FOL- shall snot affect theCounty, I LOWS: remainder of this Ordinance.
s ?�',p Section 4-1901.4 of the City•of OrdI. Repealing Certain Conflicting
Washington.That the annexed is a• Renton Sign Code as contained in Any c and all 'Ordinances in qrdinance No. 1628 entitled conflict herewith' are hereby re-"Code of General Ordinances.of pealed.
the City of Reriton" is hereby J. Effective Date'
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i added and reads as follows: 'This Ordinance shall be in fullI
Section 4-1901.4 - ,SIGN DE- force and effective from and after
SIGN REVIEW BOARD its assage, approval and five
as it was published in regular issues (and t A. Intent and Purpose P
not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period I The"purpose of this Section is days ,after, its legal pud
to provide quality evaluations of unlleess otherwise provideeddation for
signing hereinabove.
si g gin order
of er consecutive issues, commencing on the 1. To promote the public CILP this E9th
D BY dayHofE CSeptemberITY ,health, safety and welfare of the 1974.
,'citizens of the City,
1� day of C , 19 .... � .,, and endingthe I " 2. To assist in the'interpreta-
Delores A. Mead,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR
tion of sign regulations which
i this 9th. day of September, 1974. •
I strive toward . retaining and
Avery Garrett, Mayor strengthening the unity of the
day of r , 19 ,both dates I visual community, the-protection ApprovedrardM.
S toel form: I
inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its and enhancement of property val- Gerard Shellan,
subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee ues, the avoidance ofpopr qualityc'�Attorney '
Published in the Renton and inappropriateness in the de- Record-Chronicle October 4, 197,4.
I ! sign of signs, the lessening of fac-
charged`for the foregoing publication is the sum of$ 5L®'l,�-�which tors which lead to unsightly and R 2954.
has been paid in ft{ll at the rate of per folio of one hundred words inharmonious surroundings, and
for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred ds for each the reduction of situations which
jeopardize both traffic and pedes-' •
subsequent insertion. I•trian safety.
B. Establishment of the Sign be=: -
C'(
sign Review Board for the City of,
Renton ies, anshali have the pow-
ers,_duties, and functions as here-}
inafter provided, and shall be •
chief citric appointed by the Mayor with the
confirmation of the City Council.
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11 C.Appointment and Composition
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The Mayor shall appoint all
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of f members of the Sign Design Re-'
view Board with the confirmation '
CC}. 74 of the City, Council. This Board
,19 I shall consist of seven members, ;
of which at least one shall be se-
- Q Plected from each of the profes-
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v 'Sions of architecture, landscape '
Notary • I lic in and for the State of Washington, I architecture, urban planning, and ,
- iding at Renton,King County. , ;other design related professions.
At least three shall be lay mem- it
bers; one from the C.B.D.and two j
from any of the other commercial
—Passed by the Legislature, 1955,known as Senate Bill 281,effective ; areas. The members shall serve 1,June 9th,1955. i , without compensation.-The Mayor,
' in selecting members to the°
—Western Union Telegraph Co. rules for counting words and figures, Board shall strive to select per-,
adopted-by the newspapers of the State. r sons who are knowledgeable in
matters of design and aesthetic
judgment by viture of,their train-I
ing, education, and/or experience,
and who possess qualities of fair-I
ness, impartiality,and unrestricted
judgment. I /
D.Terms of Office
The first voting members of' •
• I the Sign Design Review Board
6 -- _- _ _. i j shall be appointed for the follow-.-
ing term of office: two for twoj,
'years,'three for three years, and
.the remaining members for'four[
. years. Thereafter the term of of-
fice for voting members shall be?
four (4) years. A person appoint-
ed to fill a vacancy shall serve•
''the remainder of the unexpired]
'term of the particular position./
Each appointment shall be effec-
, tive upon-filing a copy thereof in
the office of the City Clerk. A
member of the Board may be
removed from office by the ap-i
pointing authority for inexcusable
absence at three (3) or.more
meetings, consecutively, for ineffi •
-
ciency or other due cause.
E. Rules
The Sign Design Review Board
shall adopt rules and regulations
for conduct of its,business. The
Board shall convene and hold its
first meeting not more than thirty
(30) days after appointments are
•'completed as specified in this
ordinance. A majority of the
membership shall •constitute a
quorum for the purpose of trans-
acting business. An affirmative or
negative note of said majority
shall be necessary for the board
to take action. A tie vote on a'
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STATE OF WASHINGTON 'C l'�/Q �g�Of''';
'J`COUNTY OF KING ss.
Barbara Campagna '
being first duly sworn on
oath, deposes and says that she is the chief. clerk of ,
THE RENTON.RECORD-CHRONICLE, a tri-weekly newspaper. That
said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for
more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to, •
printed and published in the English language continually as a tri-
weekly newspaper in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now
and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the
aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton
Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of
the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King OM?CIF ' Io
County, oGITu C1P PUBLIC
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as it was published in regular issues (and I the 'time; and place 0,EglIN
not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue foraperiod 'pp � hear,ingA consider(gyp following:
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subscribers during all of said period. That the full amount of the fee __ '
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$..2...50.., which
has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words
for the first insertion and . per folio of one hundred wo ds for each
subsequent insertion.
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'iding at Renton,King County. ,
Passed by the Legislature, 1955, known as Senate Bill 281, effective
June 9th,1955.
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• adopted by the newspapers of the State.
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 2-E-77
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING .
AND CREATING A "SIGN CODE" TO BE HEREINAFTER KNOWN AND DESIG-
NATED AS THE "RENTON SIGN CODE" AS CHAPTER 19, TITLE IV (BUILD-
ING REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1628 KNOWN AS THE "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON" REGULATING THE LOCA-
TION, SIZE, TYPE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS AND RELATED MATTERS,
PROHIBITING THE USE OF CERTAIN SIGNS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR
THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 11 AND 12, TITLE
IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE NO. 1628 AND ANY AND ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
SECTION
4-1901 : Title, Scope and Enforcement
4-1902: Definitions and Abbreviations
4-1903: Permits, Bonds, Applications, Fees and Inspections
4-1904: Design and Construction
4-1905: Fin Signs
4-1906: Pole Signs
4-1907: Ground Signs
4-1908: Roof Signs
4-1909: Wall Signs
4-1910: Projecting Signs
4-1911 : Combination Signs
4-1912: Marquees
4-1913: Electric Signs
4-1914: Prohibited Signs and Devices
4-1915: Temporary Signs .
4-1916: Special Permit Signs and Displays
4-1917: Signs on Public Right-of-Way
4-1918: Land Use Zones
4-1919: Liability
4-1920: Severability
4-1921 : Repealing Certain Chapters of Title IV
4-1922: Effective Date
4-1901 : TITLE, SCOPE AND ENFORCEMENT
1 . This Ordinance shall be hereinafter known as the "Renton Sign Code" , may be
cited as such, will be hereinafter referred to as "This Code" and same shall
be and constitute Chapter 19, Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance
No. 1628 known as "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton."
2. Purpose. It is the purpose of This Code to provide a means of regulating
signs so as to promote the health, safety, morals, general welfare, social
and economic welfare and esthetics of the City of Renton. Signs are erected
to provide information for the benefit and convenience of pedestrians and
motorists and should not detract from the quality of urban environment by
being competitive or garish. Signs should complement and characterize the
environment which they serve to give their respective areas a unique and
pleasing quality. No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to confine
or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic sign, signal
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or device. The regulations of This Code are not .intended to permit any
violations of any other lawful ordinance. This Code does not apply to any
signs or sign structures located within a building.
3. Enforcement:
A. Authority. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed
to enforce all the provisions of This Code.
B. Board of Appeals. In order to provide for a system of appeals from
administrative decisions in the reasonable interpretation of the pro-
visions of This Code, the "Board of Adjustment" provided in Section
4-731 , Chapter 7, Title IV (Building Regulations) of the Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, shall , upon proper application, render
a decision consistent with the provisions of Section 4-731 .
C. Violation and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
convert, equip, use or maintain any sign or structure in the City or
cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any
of the provisions of This Code. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of This Code shall upon conviction be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of This Code is committed,
continued or permitted; and upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred
(300) dollars , or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Alternate Provisions. The provisions of This Code are not intended
to prevent the use of any material , method of construction or design
not specifically prescribed by This Code.
The Building Official may approve such alternates provided that he finds
the proposed sign is satisfactory for the purpose intended and is the
equivalent of that prescribed in This Code in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof
be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its
use.
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4-1902: DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
For the purpose of This Code, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words`
and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this Section. Words
used in the singular include the plural , and the plural the singular. Words
used in the masculine gender include the feminine, and the feminine the
masculine.
1 . Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, flashing, or color changes
requiring electrical energy, electronic or manufactured source of supply,
but not including revolving signs or wind actuated elements such as flags
or banners.
2. Approved Plastics. Approved plastic materials shall be those specified in
U.B.C. Standards which have a flame-spread rating of two hundred twenty-five
(225) or less and a smoke density not greater than that obtained from the •
burning of untreated wood under similar conditions when tested in accordance
with U.B.C. Standards in the way intended for use. The products of combustion
shall be no more toxic than the burning of untreated wood under similar con-
ditions. (See Section 4-1904)
3. Background Area. The entire face upon which copy ,could be placed.
4. Building Facade. That portion of any exterior elevation of a building
extending from the grade to the top of,the parapet wall or eaves, and the
entire width of the building elevation.
5. Building Facade Facing. A resurfacing of an existing facade with approved
material , illuminated or non-illuminated.
6. Building Official . The Officer or other person charged with the administration
and enforcement of This Code, or his duly authorized deputy.
7. Combination Sign. Any sign incorporating any combination of the features of
pole, ;projecting, and roof signs.
8. Curb Line. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or roadway.
In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established by the City
'Engineer. (See Legal Setback, item 15 following.)
9. Display Surface. The area made available by the sign structure for the
purpose of displaying the advertising message.
10. Electric Sign. Any sign containing or utilizing electrical wiring, but not
including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
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11 . Fin Sign. Any sign which is supported wholly by a one (1 ) story building of
an open-air business or by poles placed in the ground, or partly by such a
pole or poles and partly by a building or structure.
12. Ground Sign. Any type of sign which is supported by one (1 ) or more uprights,
poles, or braces in or upon the ground other than a combination sign, fin sign,
or pole sign as defined by This Code.
13. Height. The distance measured from grade, unless otherwise designated, to the
top of the sign or sign structure.
14. Incombustible Material . Any material which will not ignite at, or below, a
temperature of one thousand two hundred (1 ,200) degrees Fahrenheit during an
exposure of five (5) minutes, and which will not continue to burn or glow at
that temperature. Tests shall be made as specified in U.B.C. Standards.
15. Legal Setback Line. The line established by ordinance beyond which no build-
ing may be built. A legal setback line may be a property line.
16. Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by the build-
ing and projecting over public property.
17. Nonstrutual Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips, latticing,
cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the sign structure.
18. On-Premise Sign. A sign which displays only advertising copy strictly incidental
to the lawful use of the premise on which it is located, including signs or sign
devices indicating the business transacted at, services rendered, goods sold or
produced on the immediate premises, name of the business, person, firm, or
corporation occupying the premises.
19. Off-Premise Sign. Any sign which cannot be classified as an on-premise sign
as described above.
20. Plastic Materials. Materials made wholly or principally from standardized
plastics listed and described in Uniform Building Code Standards (See
Approved Plastics, Section 1904, 2, G.)
21 . Pole Sign. A sign wholly supported by a sign structure in the ground.
21A.- Political Signs. Signs advertising a candidate or candidates for public,
elective office, or a ,political party, or signs urging a particular vote
or action on a public issue decided by ballot.
22. Portable Display Surface. A display surface temporarily affixed to a standard-
ized advertising structure which is regularly moved from structure to structure
at periodic intervals.
23. Portable Sign. A sign which is not permanently affixed and designed for or
capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for people to
carry on their persons or which are permanently affixed to motor vehicles.
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24. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign which projects from and is
supported by a wall of a building or structure.
25. Projection. The distance by which a sign extends over public property or
beyond the building line.
26. ' Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or
structure.
27. Sign. Any medium, including merchandise, its structure and component parts,
which is used or intended to he used to attract attention to the subject
matter for advertising purposes.
28. Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting
any sign as defined in This Code. A sign structure may be a single pole
and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
29. Structure. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of
any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts
joined together in some definite manner.
30. Temporary Sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric,cardboard, wallboard, or other
light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a
limited period of time only.
31 . Uniform Building Code. The adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
32. U.B.C. Standards. .The adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
33. Under Marquee Sign. A lighted or unlighted display attached to the underside
of a marquee protruding over public or private sidewalks.
34. Wall Sign. Any sign painted, attached, or erected against the wall of a
building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel
to the plane of said wall .
4-1903: PERMITS, BONDS, APPLICATIONS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS'
1 . Permits and Bonds
A. Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re-erected,
constructed, or altered, except as provided by This Code and a permit
for the same has been issued .by the Building Official . A separate
permit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity,
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and/or a separate permit for each group of signs on a single supporting
structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electric
signs.
B. All sign permits must be approved by the Sign Design Committee.
1 . Appointment and Composition
The Design Committee shall be made up of a representative from the
Planning Department, a representative from the Building Division and
a representative from the Traffic Engineering Division appointed by
the Public Works Director.
2. Rules
The Sign Design Committee shall adopt rules and regulations for con-
duct of its business. The Committee shall convene and hold its first
meeting not more than thirty (30) days after appointments are completed
as specified in this ordinance. A majority of the membership shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business. An
affirmative or negative vote of said majority shall be necessary for
the Committee to take action.
3., Meetings
The Sign Design Committee shall meet whenever necessary to review
applications for permits.
4. Powers and Duties
The Sign Design Committee shall review all applications for sign
permits to insure their compatibility with the surrounding area.
The Design Committee may consider, but is not limited to, the
following:
(a) Location, scale and features
(b) Materials, color, graphics
(c) Number and height
(d) Arrangement of signs in relationship to building and its
surroundings.
The Sign Design Committee may refer any application to the Sign Design
Review Board for a recommendation. In the event that the Sign Design
Committee does not act upon an application within thirty (30) days after
receipt thereof, then such application shall be deemed approved by the
Committee unless, for proper cause, such application has been referred to
the Design Review Board for its recommendation; provided, however, that
applications for sign permits relating to signs not exceeding eight (8)
square feet in size, which primarily identify the business and/or ownership,
shall not require approval by the Sign Design Committee, but shall be handled
by the Building Official .
C. Surety Bond. The Owner of any sign projecting over a public right-of-way
shall file with the Building Official a continuing Surety Company Bond of the
amount listed in Table 3-A following to be approved by the City Attorney
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and conditioned for faithful observance of the provisions of This Code
and amendments thereof and all applicable laws and ordinances relating
to; signs and advertising structures, and further conditioned to indemnify
and save harmless the City of Renton from loss , damage, judgments, costs
oriexpense which the City may incur, or suffer, by reason of granting
ofjsaid permit. A public liability insurance policy issued by an
insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Washington,
appropriately conditioned in conformity with the objectives of this
Section, may be permitted in lieu of a bond with limits of one hundred
thousand (100,000) dollars - three hundred thousand (300,000) dollars
public liability and fifty thousand (50,000) dollars property damage
coverage.
TABLE 3-A
Bond Requirements
Sign Area (Square Feet) Bond
0 - 25 $ 500
26 - 100 1 ,000
101 - 200 ' 5,000
201 and more 10,000
2. Application Procedure
A. Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms
furnished by the Building Official . Such application shall contain
thle location by street and number of the proposed sign structures as
well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or
erector.
The Building Official may require the filing of additional
plans or other pertinent information when in his opinion such infor-
mation is necessary to insure compliance with this Code. Standard
plans may be filed with the Building Official .
B. When applying for a permanent sign, a drawing, sketch, or photograph
with a superimposed drawing, accurate as to scale, shall be submitted
showing how the proposed sign shall look in the environment. A
vicinity map at a scale of one (1) inch representing two hundred (200)
feet shall be required showing the property on which the proposed sign
is to be located, the street, and the nearest intersection, together with a
site map of one (1) inch representing .twenty (20) feet, or ,a larger scale,
- showing the location of the sign, structures, rights-of-way, easements, and
property lines. -Elevation projections of the proposed sign shall also be
submitted with the application and shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: the sign's relationship to the property lines, easements, setback
lines and structures. The Building Official may waive any of the aforementioned
requirements when he determines same to be unnecessary in relation to the sign
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permit applied for, its size and location.
3. Exceptions
The following shall not require a permit. These exceptions shall not be -
construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the responsibility of
its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of
this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or
printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs specifically designed
for the use of replaceable copy.
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B. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure or the
Changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be
Considered an erection or alteration which requires sign permit unless
a structural or electrical change is made.
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C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays such as
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',Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on private property.
D. Real estate signs six (6) feet square or less in area offering the
immediate premises for sale, lease, or rent.
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E. Signs of not over two (2) square feet advertising that credit is
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;available to members of monetary institutions.
F. One (1) on-premise sign, not electrical or illuminated, two (2) square
feet or less, which is affixed permanently on a plane parallel to the
;wall on the wall located entirely on private property.
G. !don-electrical and non-illuminated parking and traffic control signs
',two (2) square feet or less on private property.
H. !Bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each public,
charitable, or religious institution .when the same is located on the
'premises of said .institution.
I . !Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor when
placed upon work under construction and not exceeding twelve (12) square
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feet in area.
J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection,
when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or
other incombustible materials.
K. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and/or service or
safety information.
4. Permit Fees
At the time of issuing a permit to erect or install a sign or device
controlled by This Code, the Building Official shall collect a fee computed
on the basis of the following:
A, For permanent signs located entirely upon private property, compute
the total area of all faces upon which copy may be placed and use
Table 3-B below:
TABLE 3-B
Fee for Signs or; Private Property
Up to but not including fifty (50) square feet $ 5.00
Fifty (50) square feet to but not including one
hundred fifty (150) square feet 10.00
One hundred fifty (150) square feet to but not
including three hundred (300) square feet 15.00
Three hundred (300) square feet and over 25.00
B. For the temporary installation' of signs, banners, streamers, etc. on
special permit as provided in Section 4-1916 of This code, the permit
fee shall be twenty-five (25) dollars. Except: The fee shall be five
(5) dollars for businesses with less than five employees.
C. For the temporary installation of cloth signs over the public right-of-
way on special permit as provided in Section 4-1916 of This Code, the
permit fee shall be twenty-five (25) dollars.
D. For the purpose of computing the maximum permitted size and permit fee,
free standing letters or characters, where no background is specially
provided, the area shall be considered as that encompassed by drawing
straight lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used.
E. Real estate directional sign permits on the public right-of-way of a
. temporary nature shall be ten (10) dollars per sign for a six (6) month
period with a renewal fee of five (5) dollars for a three (3) month
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period with only one (1) renewal allowed. A fifteen (15) dollar
deposit per sign shall also be paid to the Building Official , which
shall be forfeited if the developer fails to remove the sign when the
permit expires. Upon demonstration that a sign has been removed, the
deposit for the sign shall be returned. All confiscated signs shall
become the property of the City of Renton.
F. In addition to the above fees, the Building Official may collect a plan
check fee equal to one-half (1/2) the sign permit fee if special engine-
ering checks are required. Such fees shall be paid at the time of
application.
G. Where work for which a permit is required by This Code is started or
proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified
shall be doubled; but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any
persons from fully complying with the requirements of This Code in the
execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
H. The fee for the inspection of refurbished, used electrical signs and
field-assembled electrical signs, which is in addition to the above fees,
shall be ten (10) dollars, provided that the signs do not possess a seal
from an approved testing agency.
5. ' Maintenance
All signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys and anchors,
shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservation: The surfaces
of all signs .shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times. The ground
area shall be neat and orderly. -
6. Inspections A. All signs controlled by This Code shall be subject to inspection and
periodic re-inspection by the Building Official .
B. Footing inspections shall be made by the Building Official for all signs
having footings..
C. All welding on signs or sign structures shall be done by certified
welders holding a valid certification from King County or other govern-
mental jurisdiction acceptable to the Building Official ., ..
D. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the governing
_electrical code and shall bear the label of an approved testing agency.
Refurbished, used electrical signs and field-assembled electrical signs
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without a seal of an. approved testing agency shall be inspected by the
Buiilding Official .
E. Th'e Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is not
maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-1903, 5. of
This Code.
4-1904: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
1 . Design,
A. General . Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed to
resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this Section. All bracing
systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral forces to
the foundations. For signs on buildings, the dead and lateral loads shall
be: transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground
in, such manner as not to overstress any of the elements thereof. The
overturning moment produced from lateral forces shall in no case exceed
two-thirds (2/3) of the dead-load resisting moment. Uplift due to over-
turning shall be adequately resisted by' proper anchorage to the ground
or! to the structural frame of the building. The weight of earth super-
imposed over footings may be used in determining the dead-load resisting ,
moment. Such earth shall be thoroughly compacted.
B. Wind Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed
to ,resist .wind forces as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform
Building Code.
C. Seismic Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and constructed
to ;resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform
Building Code.
D. Combined Loads. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined in the design
ofIsigns or sign structures; only that loading producing the larger stresses
may be used.
Vertical design-loads, except roof live loads, shall be assumed to be
acting simultaneously with the wind or seismic loads.
E. Allowable Stresses. The design of wood, concrete or steel members shall
conform to the requirements of the adopted edition of the Uniform Building
Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal , exerted on the soil shall not
produce stresses exceeding those specified in the adopted edition of the
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Uniform Building Code.
The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed
twenty-five (25) percent of the ultimate strength of the rope or
fasteners. -
Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead loads may
be increased as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building. .
Code. .
2. Construction '
A. General . The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be placed
in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed, and
erected in conformance with the requirements of This Code.
B. Materials. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures shall
be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction
shall , in the absence of specified requirements, conform with the follow-
ing:
(1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with U.B.C.
Standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly supporting
the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel , provided
such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of
the design of light gauge steel as specified in U.B.C. Standards
and, in addition, ferrous metals shall be galvanized. Secondary
members, when formed integrally with the display surface, shall be
not less than No. 24 gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally
with the display surface, the minimum thickness of the secondary
• members shall be No. 12 gauge.
Steel members may be connected with one (1) galvanized or equivalent
bolt provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in
the members. .
(2) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the soil , or within
six (6) inches of the soil , shall be of all heartwood of a durable
species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative.
Such members shall be marked or branded by an approved agency.
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C. Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All signs and sign structures
erected in Fire Zone No. 1 shall have structural members of incombustible
materials, unless approved by the Building Official .
Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements
of This Code, except as provided above.
Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting signs, and signs
on; marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except as
provided in item D. below. No combustible materials other than approved
plastics shall be used in the construction of electric signs.
D. Nonstructural Trim. Nonstructural trim and portable display surfaces
may be of wood, metal , approved plastics, or any combination thereof.
E. Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so proportioned that
the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction, horizontal or
vertical , shall not exceed the safe values . Braced ground signs shall
be anchored to resist the specified wind or seismic load acting in any
direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for safe bearing loads
on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull-out amounting to a
force twenty-five (25) percent greater than the required resistance to
overturning. Anchors and supports shall penetrate to a depth below
ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached to masonry,
concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely fastened thereto by
means of metal anchors, bolts, or approved expansion screws of sufficient
size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied.
No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in connection with
screws or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in the case
of signs attached to wood framing.
No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or supported by,
an unbraced parapet wall , unless such wall is designed in accordance
with the requirements for parapet walls specified in the adopted edition
of the Uniform Building Code.
F. Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of
metal , glass or approved plastics, or other approved non-combustible
material . Glass thickness and area limitations shall be as set forth
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in Table No. 4-A below:
TABLE NO. 4-A
Size, Thickness and Type of Glass Panels in Signs
MAXIMUM SIZE OF EXPOSED
GLASS PANEL MINIMUM
AREA THICKNESS
ANY DIMENSION (In Square OF GLASS
(In Inches) Inches) (In Inches) TYPE OF GLASS
30 500 1/8 Plain, Plate. or Wired
45 700 3/16 Plain, Plate or Wired
144 3600 1/4 Plain, Plate or Wired
Over 144 Over 3600 1/4, Wired Glass
G. . Approved Plastics. The Building Official shall require that sufficient
• technical data be submitted to substantiate the proposed use of any
plastic material and, if it is determined that the evidance submitted
is satisfactory for the use intended, he may approve its use.
3. Clearance
A. General . All types of signs shall conform to the clearance and projection
requirements of this Section.
B. Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be located not less
than ten (10) feet horizontally or twelve (12) feet vertically from over-
head electrical conductors which are energized in excess of seven hundred
fifty (750) volts. The term "overhead conductors" as used in this Section
means any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above
the ground except such conductors as are enclosed in iron pipe or other
material covering of equal strength.
C. Clearance from Fire Escapes , Exits , or Standpipes. No sign or sign
structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its
surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any
fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
D. Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening to such an
extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that required
by the applicable City building codes. Signs erected within five (5) feet
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of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the area of the
sign shall be constructed of incombustible material or approved plastics.
E. Supporting Members. The supporting members of a sign shall be free of
any unnecessary bracing, angle iron, guy wires, cables , and similar
devices.
F. Glare from Signs. All illuminated signs shall be designed and located
in such a manner as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light.
G. View from Rear. If a sign is visible from more than one (1 ) direction,
all areas not intended as display surfaces including the back and sides
shall be designed so that such areas are given a finished and pleasing
appearance with the display surfaces visible only from the directions
that they are intended to be seen.
4-1905: FIN SIGNS
1 . Fin Signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as provided
in Section 4-1904.
2. All supports of fin signs shall be placed upon private property and shall be
securely built, constructed and erected to conform with requirements specified
in Section 4-1904.
3. Specifications
A. General . Fin signs may project beyond the property or legal setback line
in accordance with projections specified in Section 4-1910.
B. Thickness Limitation. The thickness of that portion of a fin sign which
projects over public property shall not exceed the maximum specified in
Section 4-1910.
C. Clearance. No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a manner
that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way
with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe. No sign shall
obstruct any window to such an extent that any light or ventilation is
reduced to a point below that required by any law or ordinance.
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4-1906: POLE SIGNS
1 . Pole signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as provided
in Section 4-1904.
2. All supports of pole signs shall be placed upon private property and shall
be 'securely built, constructed, and erected to conform with requirements
specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Projection of pole signs shall conform to the requirements of Section 4-1909
and 4-1910.
4. Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4-1907: GROUND SIGNS
1 . Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the requirements of
This Code, except as provided in Section 4-1904.
2. Ground signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified
in Section 4-1904.
3. Ground signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4. Ground signs may have display surfaces of combustible materials except in
Fire Zone No. 1 , with further exceptions as provided in Section 4-1904.
4-1908: ROOF SIGNS
1 . Roof signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials except as specified
in Section 4-1904.
2. Roof signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of the building
over which they are constructed and erected and shall be designed in accordance
with the requirements specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Specifications, Clearance and Access
Passage clear of all obstructions shall be left under or around and immediately
adjacent to all signs exceeding a height of four (4) feet above the roof
thereunder. Such passages shall be not less than three (3) feet wide and
four (4) feet high and shall be at parapet or roof level .
There shall be one (1 ) such passage or access opening as follows:
(1) For each roof sign upon a building.
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(2) An access opening for every fifty (50) lineal feet of horizontal roof
sign extension.
(3) Within twenty (20) feet of walls and parapets when roof signs are at
right angles to a face of the building.
4-1909: WALL SIGNS
1 . Wall signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except as provided
in Section 4-1904.
2. Wall signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements specified
in Section 4-1904.
3. Wall signs shall not project within the public right-of-way or beyond a legal
setback line greater than the distances set forth in Paragraph 4 following
nor shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting
building. No sign or sign structure shall project into a public alley below
a height of fourteen (14) feet above grade, nor more than six (6) inches when
over fourteen (14) feet.
4. The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which projects over public
right-of-way or a legal setback line shall not exceed twelve (12) inches .
4-1910: PROJECTING SIGNS
1 . Projecting signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials except as
specified in Section 4-1904.
2. Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Projection and Clearance
A. Signs may project within a legal setback a maximum of six (6) feet.
B. Where a legally constructed marquee exists which in itself complies
with the provisions of the Renton Building Code, an "under marquee"
sign, no larger than twelve (12) inches high by seventy-two (72)
inches long by ten (10) inches thick, may be suspended below the
marquee, provided the bottom of the sign is at least eight (8) feet
above the surface of the sidewalk and the sign does not extend beyond
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the marquee. Under marquee signs shall be limited to one (1) such sign
per entrance for each business establishment.
C. All projecting signs shall have painted thereon the name of the sign
erector and the date of the erection.
D. All signs erected above or below a marquee which do not meet the require-
ments of Section 4-1912, 1 . of This Code shall comply with the requirements
of this Section.
E. Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4-1911 : COMBINATION SIGNS
1 . Combination signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials except as
specified in Section 4-1904.
The individual requirements of roof, projecting and pole signs shall be
applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the requirements
specified in this Section.
2. All supports of combination signs shall be placed in or upon private property
and shall be securely built, constructed, and erected to conform with the
requirements specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Projection. Combination signs may not project over public property.
4. Thickness. The thickness of that portion of a combination sign which projects
over public property shall not exceed the maximum as specified in Section
4-1910. •
4-1912: MARQUEES
1 . Signs may be placed on, attached to, or constructed in a marquee. Such
signs shall , for, the purpose of determining projection,, clearance, height
and material , be considered a part of and shall meet the requirements for
a marquee as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform Building, Code.
4-1913: ELECTRIC SIGNS
1 . Electric signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except as
specified in Section 4-1904. The enclosed shell of electric signs shall be
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watertight, excepting that service holes fitted with covers shall be provided
into each compartment of such signs.
2. Installation
A. Installation. Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs
shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating
electrical installation.
B. Erector's Name. Every electric sign projecting over any street or alley
or public place shall have the name of the sign erector and date of
erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and contrast
to be readable from a reasonable distance. Failure to provide such name
and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign by the Building
Official . •
C. Label Required. All electric signs shall bear the label of an approved
testing agency; except that the Building Official may accept, after
application and the receipt of the inspection fee specified in Section
4-1903, 4. I . and inspection prior to erection, a refurbished, used
electric sign or a field-assembled electric sign.
4-1914: PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES
1 . The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited:
A. All' signs not complying with the Washington State Highway Department
regulations adjacent to State roads.
B. Any sign using the words "stop" , "look" , "danger" , or any other word,
symbol or character which might confuse traffic or detract from any
legal traffic control device.
C. All of the following signs within seventy-five (75) feet of the public
right-of-way with any of the following features : animated, revolving
more than eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking and flashing.
Exceptions are public service signs, such as those which give the time,
temperature and/or humidity.
D. Strings of pennants , banners or streamers , festoons of lights , clusters
of flags, wind-animated objects, balloons, and similar devices of a
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carnival nature except as specifically provided in Sections 4-1915 and
4-1916 of This Code. Not prohibited are national , state and institutional
flags properly displayed or temporary signs and decorations customary for
special holidays, such as Independence Day, Christmas, and similar events
of a public nature.
E. Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted.
F. There shall be no signs allowed within twenty (20) feet of intersections
or driveways which shall obscure vision between the height of three (3)
feet and ten (10) feet of the street or driveway grade.
G. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices to circumvent
the intent of This Code.
H. Projecting signs over public right-of-way.
2. Unauthorized signs or other advertising devices either wholly or partially
supported on or projecting over the public right-of-way may be removed by
the Building Official or his representative without notice to the owner.
Such signs or devices shall be stored at the City garage for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days , during which time the owner may redeem such sign or
device by payment to the City Treasurer an amount equal to the City cost for
the removal and storage, but in no event shall the fee be less than ten (10)
dollars. After expiration of the thirty (30) day storage period, the sign
not having been redeemed, it shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of.
3. Removal of Non-Conforming Signs
A. All non-conforming signs shall be brought up to the standards of this
Code or shall be removed according to Table 14.
TABLE 14
YEARS TO COMPLY FROM ORIGINAL
COST AT INSTALLATION ADOPTION'OF ORDINANCE
(SEPTEMBER 23, 1969)
$ 0 .- $ 500. 4 Years *
$ 500 - $ 2,500. 8 Years *
$ 2,500 - $ 7,500. 12 Years *
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$ 7,500 - $12,500. 16 Years *
$12,500 & up 20 Years *
*A11 signs required to comply with this Section upon approval of this
' :•ordinance by reason of the amortization period set forth hereinabove,
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shall thereupon have a minimum of one year to comply with this
Section.
All sign owners of non-conforming signs shall supply the City evidence of
cost and installation date by means of receipt, cancelled check or other
acceptable evidence within six (6) months of passage of this Section.
B. Sign owners may apply to the Board of Adjustment to allow additional
time to comply with this ordinance. The Board of Adjustment may grant a
limited variance to allow additional time to comply with this ordinance
if it finds:
(1) The sign is compatible with the surrounding area
(2) The sign does not obstruct other signs
(3) The sign is not a traffic or safety hazard
The Board must set a time limit for compliance not to exceed five (5)
years. Extensions of this variance may be granted upon review by the
Board of Adjustment.
C. For the purpose of this subparagraph, a sign that is otherwise fully in
conformity with all other provisions of this Code shall not be considered
in violation thereof by reason of noncompliance with the density provision
relating to off-premise signs as specified herein.
D. For those areas annexed or rezoned subsequent to the original enactment
of this Code as aforestated, the time period allowed for such removal
or compliance with the Code as specified in paragraphs A, B,/ and C
hereinabove, shall commence running from the date of such annexation or
rezoning.
4. Closure of Business
Upon the closure and vacation of a business or activity, the owner of said
business or activity shall have ninety (90) days from the date of closure
to remove all signs relating to said business or activity. If the owner of
said business or activity fails to remove said signs within the designated
time period, then the owner of the property upon which said signs are located
shall remove said signs within one hundred twenty (120) days of said closure
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and vacation of premise.
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4-1915: TEMPORARY SIGNS
1 . No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area. Temporary
signs of rigid material shall not exceed twenty-four (241 square feet in area
or six (6) feet in height. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period
not exceeding sixty (60) days, except directional real estate signs which may
remain for six (6) months and subject to one (1) renewal for a three (3) month
period.
2. Specifications
A. Support:' Every temporary cloth sign shall be supported and attached with
wire rope of three-eights (3/8) inch minimum diameter, or other material
of equivalent breaking strength. No strings, fiber ropes, or wood slats
shall be permitted for support or anchorage purposes. Cloth signs and
panels shall be perforated over at least ten (10) percent of their area
to reduce wind resistance.
(1) EXCEPTION. Temporary cloth signs over private property not
exceeding sixty (60) square feet shall be supported and attached
with wire rope which will meet the requirements of Section 4-1904
of this Code.
B. Projection. Cloth signs may extend over public property. Such signs ,
when extended over a public street, shall maintain a minimum clearance
of twenty (20) feet.
C. Clearance. Cloth signs may extend across a public street only by permission
of the City Council and shall be subject to all related laws and ordinances .
Temporary signs, other than cloth, when eight (8) feet or more above the
ground, may project not more than six (6) inches over public property
or beyond the legal setback line.
3. Real Estate Directional Signs on the Public Right-of-Way
A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of twelve (12)
square feet. Such directional signs shall not be placed closer than
four '(4) feet to the edge of an improved roadway and shall not be placed
in such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard.
B. No more than two (2) such signs shall be allowed at any one (1 ) intersection
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and only one (1) sign per development is allowed at each intersection.
C. Between intersections, real estate directional signs for the same
development shall be placed no closer than five hundred (500) feet to
signs of the same development.
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4. All temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed in the upper
left-hand corner by. the permittee.
5. Political Signs
A. Political signs may be displayed on private property with the consent
of the property owner or the lawful occupant thereof.
B. Political signs shall not be greater than thirty-two (32) square feet
if single faced or sixty-four (64) square feet if multi-faced, except
if such signs are on off-premise sign structures regulated by Section
41918.3.F herein.
C. Each political sign shall be removed within ten (10) days following an
election, except that the successful candidates of a primary election
may keep their signs on display until ten (10) days after the general
election, at which time they shall be promptly removed.
D. I;t shall be unlawful for any person to erect, paint, paste, affix or
otherwise mount a political sign on any utility pole or on the public
right-of-way or property.
4-1916: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
1 . Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights , clusters
of flags , balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature, or a group
of temporary signs, may be displayed on private property only, by special
permit. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ten (10)
days ,,and shall be issued only to a new business opening, or to an existing
business moving to an entirely new location. '
2. Cloth signs, may be extended over a public street in accordance with the
provisions of This Code for a period not to exceed ten (10) days .
4-1917: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
. 1 . Nothing in This Code shall be interpreted as controlling public and
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informational signs placed on the public right-of-way by any governmental
agency or public utility having underground or overhead installations.
2. Public service directional signs for public buildings such as public schools,
libraries, hospitals and other similar public service facilities, may be
placed entirely on the public right-of-way. Such signs are limited to one (1)
of the following at sites approved by the Building Official .
A. Sign must be of size, height, color, design, and mounting and so located
as to comply in all respects with the City of Renton street sign standards .
B. Sign shall not be over twelve •(12) square feet in total background area
for any one (1) face, no portion of the sign closer than four (4) feet
to any curb line or improved roadway surface, and not illuminated.
4-1918: LAND USE ZONES
1 . General . All signs are further limited and restricted as to height, clearance,
size, type, copy, design and location in the land use zones as such land use
zones are defined and established by Chapter 7, Zoning, Title IV (Building
Regulations) , Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton, as amended,
or any other ordinance pertaining to or regulating zoning. Only those signs
specifically designated are permitted; all others are prohibited. In those
zones which do not have a height limitation, the height limitation for fin,
pole, projecting and combination signs shall be sixty .(60) feet; wall signs
may exceed this limitation and roof signs may extend twenty (20) feet above
the parapet wall .
'2. In all residential , commercial , and industrial zones, the following shall
apply:
A. Home Occupation. Only one (1 ) home occupation sign, not illuminated,
not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, attached to the wall of the
building with the face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of
the wall is permitted.
B. Churches, schools, apartment buildings, subdivision developments, and
similar occupancies located in residential zones may have two (2)
identifying signs of not over thirty-two (32) square feet in area. The
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signs may be illuminated but not animated, shall be for location
identification only, and shall display no copy, symbol , or device
other than that in keeping with the development. Free standing signs
shall be not higher than six (6) feet above any established grade and
shall be no closer than ten (10) feet to any street right-of-way or
five (5) feet to any side property line.
C. Real estate signs not over six (6) square feet in area offering the
immediate premises for sale or lease.
D. Real estate directional signs are allowed.
3. In all commercial and industrial zones, the following shall apply:
A. Under marquee signs shall be limited to one (1 ) such sign per entrance
for each business establishment.
B. Each individual business establishment may have only one sign for each
street frontage of any one of the following types: Fin, pole, roof,
projecting or combination. Each sign shall not exceed an area greater
than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet for each lineal foot of
property frontage which the business occupies up to a maximum of three
hundred (300) square feet; or if such sign is multi-faced , the maximum
allowance shall be not more than three hundred (300) square feet.
However, a maximum of one-half 'of the allowed square footage is allowed
on each face. ' Businesses' with less than twenty-five (25) lineal front
feet may have a sign of a maximum of twenty (20) square feet per face.
C. In addition .to" the signs in A. and 'B. above, wall signs are permitted
with a total copy area not exceeding twenty (20) percent of the building
facade to which it is applied
D. Special permit signs as provided in Section 4-1916 of This Code are
permitted:
E. Signs on marquees conforming to Section 4-1912, 1 . of This Code are
permitted
F. Off-premise signs up fo''a 'maximum of three hundred ('300) square feet in
"area'shall be permitted' provided that said signs shall not' interfere with
or impede'`means of ingress, egress, and 'traffic' circulation and/or adequate
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access to light and air, or constitute an unreasonable interference with
the proper use or enjoyment of surrounding properties. Off-premise signs
greater than three hundred (300) square feet in area shall require a
special permit subject to approval of the Board of Adjustment. A permit
for an off-premise sign may include a time limit and a thirty (30) day
notice of removal . Four (4) off-premise sign faces not to exceed three
hundred (300) square feet, but not more than three (3) off-premise sign
structures shall be permitted within six hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way, provided that no off-premise sign structure
is located closer than one hundred fifty (150) feet to any other off-
premise sign structure. Off-premise signs shall not block the visibility
of on-premise signs. Off-premise signs are prohibited as follows:
(1) Along public rights-of-way less than six hundred sixty (660)
feet in length
(2) Along public rights-of-way less than six hundred sixty (660)
feet in length in a permissible zone
(3) Within seventy-five (75) feet of residential zones and residential
land uses if designed to be viewed from said residential areas.
G. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over I Acre of Contiguous Ownership or Control
Each dealership is allowed its appropriate Wall or Under Marquee sign
as stated in the Sign Code (See 4-1918-3) .
Each dealership is allowed one primary Pole Sign per street frontage
not to exceed an area greater than one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet
for each lineal foot of property frontage which the business occupies up
to a maximum of two hundred .(200) square feet, or if such sign is multi-
faced, the maximum allowance shall be not more than two hundred (200)
square feet.
In addition to the above, each dealership is allowed one accessory Pole
Sign for each separate business activity located on the property which
can reasonably be related to the primary business . These signs shall not
exceed a height of ten (10) feet and a total sign area of twenty-five
(25) square feet if single faced or fifty (50) square feet if double
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faced. They must also maintain a minimum twenty (20) foot setback and
be no closer than one hundred fifty feet (150) to any other accessory
pole sign. Maximum shall be three (3) per street frontage.
4. B-P (Business Parking) District
A. Off-premise signs are prohibited.
B. Subject to the limitations of this Section, any sign permitted in
Section 4-1918, 3. of This Code is permitted in this district.
5. M-P (Manufacturing Park) District
A. Signs shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet to any property
line, with the exception of entrance, exit, and directional signs .
B. Special permit signs as provided in Section 4-1916 of This Code and
off-premise signs are prohibited.
C. Subject to the limitations of this Section, any sign permitted in Section
4-1918, 3. of This Code is permitted in this district.
6. P-1 (Public Use) District
A. Signs may be illuminated and shall be for location identification only
and shall display no copy, symbol , or device other than that in keeping
with the principal occupant.
B. Only wall and ground signs are allowed.
C. No wall sign shall exceed ten (10) percent of the building facade to which
it is affixed.
D. Ground signs higher than six (6) feet above grade or closer than ten (10)
feet to any public right-of-way must be approved by the Sign Design
Committee.
7. Airport Zoning
A. Any sign permitted in Section 4-1918, 3. of This Code is permitted in
this district.
4-1919: LIABILITY
1 . City Not Liable. This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen
the responsibility of any person owning, building, altering, constructing or
moving any sign in the City for damages to anyone injured or damaged either
in person or property by any defect therein; nor shall the City, or any agent
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thereof, be held as assuming such liability by reason of permit or inspection
authorized herein or a certificate of inspection issued by the City or any of
its agents.
4-1920: SEVERABILITY
1 . If any part or portion of this Ordinance is determined to be unconstitutional
by, a Court of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect
the remainder of this Ordinance.
4-1921 : REPEALING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE IV
1 . Chapter 19 of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No. 1628 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" and any and all Ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
4-1922: EFFECTIVE DATE -
1 . This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its ,
passage, approval , and five days after its legal publication, unless
otherwise provided for hereinabove.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this // day of SAD LL , 197 4/ .
Am!
Delores A. M a!d,�,City Clerk
- APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this '2 day of kSlid- , 197/ .
/5
Avery Garre t, ay
APPROVED AS TO FORM: •
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Gerard . S7ellan, City Attorney
Date of Publication: IC) - LI - 7Y .
CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has
fixed the 6th day of June , 1974 , at
8 : 00 P .M. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal
Building, Renton , Washington as the -time and place for a
public hearing to consider the following :
Proposed Revisions to the Existing Sign Code .
Any and all interested persons are invited to be present
to voice approval , disapproval or opinions on same.
CITY OF RENTON
44444./ Q.
Delores A. Mead, Ci y Clerk
DATE OF PUBLICATION
May 24, 1974
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
ss .
COUNTY OF KING )
I , hereby certify that
three (3) copies of the above notice were posted by me in
three conspicuous places on the property described and one
copy was posted at the City Municipal Building , Renton ,
Washington on date of , 19
Signed
ATTEST :
Notary Public in and for the State
of Washington, residing at Renton.
'� LEGISLATION COMMITTEE RECOi1 LNDI1f ION
(ALTERNATE TO DESIGN. REVIEW E_ D)
Section 4-1901.3,E - DESIGN COMMITTEE
A Design Committee, made up of the landscape planner, the
legislative assistant to the Council, the Building Division
plan' examiner and the Public Works Design Division supervisor
shall review all applications for sign permits to insure their
compatibility with the surrounding area.
The Committee shall meet whenever necessary to review appli-
cations ,for permits. A 1°NO`° vote of three members shall be re-
quired to. deny a permit. The Design Committee shall adopt rules
and! regulations for conduct of its business.
The Design Committee may consider, but is not limited to,
the' following:
' 1. Location, scale and features
2. Materials, color, graphics
3.• Number and height
4. Arrangement of signs in relationship to building
and its surroundings.
ALTERNATE (See attached ordinance for Sign Design Review Board)
1. The Sign Design Review Board shall
(A) Adopt general guidelines for the Design Committee
to follow in sign review.
(B) Advise Design Committee on any particular appli-
cation which may be brought before the Board.
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CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON , WASHINGTON ,
CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SIGN DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD; DEFINING ITS PURPOSES , MEMBERSHIP AND
ORGANIZATION, POWERS AND DUTIES , TERMS OF OFFICE ,
AND AMENDING SECTION 4-1903 . 2 OF THE CITY OF
RENTON SIGN CODE , OF ORDINANCE NO . 1628 ENTITLED -
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON" ;
AND REPEALING ANY AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF. ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Renton having heretofore
determined that the below regulations will promote public health ,
safety and general welfare of the City , and be in the best interest
of its citizens , NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I : Existing Section 4-1903 . 2 of the City of Renton
Sign Code as contained in ordinance No. 1628 entitled "Code of
General Ordinances of the City of Renton" is hereby amended to read
as follows :
Section 4-1903 . 2 as amended - SIGN DESIGN REVIEW BOARD/
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A. Intent and Purpose.
The purpose of this Section is to provide quality
evaluations of signing in order
1. To promote the public health , safety and welfare
of the citizens of the City.
2. To assist in the interpretation of sign regulations
which strive toward retaining and strengthening
the unity of the visual community , the protection
and enhancement of property values , the avoidance
of poor quality and inappropriateness in the design
of signs , the lessening of factors which lead to
unsightly and inharmonious surroundings , and the
reduction of situations which jeopardize both
traffic and pedestrian safety.
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3. To promote and enhance design, construction, and maintenance
practices that will tend to promote visual quality and physi-
cal sensibility throughout the City of Renton.
4. To make quality evaluations that are necessary to fully
accomplish the purpose of regulations designed to control
these' matters, since such regulations cannot both allow
reasonable latitude for diversity and originality of design
and still be specific enough to control all the aspects of
various signing methods that can adversely affect the
community.
B. Establishment of the Sign Design Review Board
There is hereby established a Sign Design Review Board for
the City of Renton which shall have the powers, duties, and
functions as hereinafter provided, and shall be appointed by
the Mayor with the confirmation of the City Council .
' C. Appointment and Composition
•The Mayor shall appoint all members of the Sign Design Re-
view Board with the confirmation of the City Council . This
Board shall consist of seven members, of which at least one
shall be selected from each of the professions of architecture,
landscape architecture, urban planning, and other design related
professions. At least three shall be lay members; one from the
C.B.D. and two from any of the other commercial areas. The
members shall serve without compensation. The Mayor in select-
' ing members to this Board shall strive to select persons who are
' , knowledgeable in matters of design and aesthetic judgment by
virtue of their training, education, and/or experience, and who
possess qualities of fairness, impartiality and unrestricted
judgment.
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D. Terms of Office
The first voting members of the Sign Design Review
Board shall be appointed for the following term of
office : two for two years , three for three years , and
the remaining members for four years . Thereafter the
term of office for voting members shall be four (4 ) '
years . . A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall
serve the remainder of the unexpired term of the
particular position . Each appointument shall be
effective upon filing a copy thereof in the office
- of the City Clerk . A member of the Board may be removed
from office by the appointing authority for inexcusable
absence at three(3 ) or more meetings , consecutively , for
inefficiency or other due cause .
E. Rules •
The Sign Design Review board shall adopt rules
and regulations for conduct of its business . The
Board shall convene and hold its first meeting not
more than thirty (30) days after appointments are
completed as specified in this ordinance . A majority
of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the
purpose of transacting business . An affirmative or
negative vote of said majority shall be necessary for
the board to take action . A tie vote on a motion to
approve an application shall constitute a failure of
the motion and denial of the application . The
Department of Public Works Building Division Head or
his duly authorized representative shall serve as
official secretary to the Sign Design Review Board ,
and shall be responsible for all records . He shall
be an ex officio Member without the right to vote .
The records of all meetings shall be available to
the City Council and the public .
F. Meetings
The Sign Design Review Board shall meet on call . All such
meetings shall be open to the public and in compliance with the
applicable State law.
G. Powers and Duties
1 . The Sign Design Review Board shall
A. Adopt general guidelines for the Design Committee to
follow in sign review.
B. Advise Design Committee on any particular application
which may be brought before the Board.
H. Severability
If any part or portion of this Ordinance is determined to
be unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such
determination shall not affect the remainder of this ordinance.
I. Repealing Certain Conflicting Ordinances
Any and all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
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Effective Uate
This Ordinance shall be in full force and five days tatter its
from and after its passage , approval , and/ legal
publications unless otherwise provided for. hereindbove .
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ih i 5__ day off
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Uelore5 A Miad ,�City�Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of
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Approved as to form:
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Gerard M. Shellan , City Attorney
Date of Publication :
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CHAPTER 19
SIGN CODE
SECTION:
4-1901: Title, Scope and Enforcement
4-1902: Definitions and Abbreviations
4-1903: Permits, Bonds, Applications, Fees and Inspections
4-1904: Design and Construction
4-1905: Fin Signs
4-1906: Pole Signs
4-1907: Ground Signs
4-1908: Roof Signs
4-1909: Wall Signs
4-1910: Projecting Signs
4-1911: Combination Signs
4-1912: Marquees
4-1913: Electric Signs
4-1914: Prohibited Signs and Devices
4-1915: Temporary Signs
4-1916: Special Permit Signs and Displays
4-1917: Signs on Public Right-of-Way
4-1918: Land Use Zones
4-1919: Liability
4-1920: Severability
4-1921: Repealing Certain Chapters of Title IV
4-1922: Effective Date
4-1901: TITLE, SCOPE AND ENFORCEMENT:
1. This Ordinance shall be hereinafter known as the "Renton Sign Code",
may be cited as such, will be hereinafter referred to as "This Code"
and same shall be and constitute Chapter 19, Title IV (Building Regu-
lations) of Ordinance No. 1628 known as "Code of General Ordinances
of the C ity of Renton".
2. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Code to provide a means of regu-
lating signs so as to promote the health, safety, morals, general wel-
fare and esthetics of the City of Renton. Signs are erected to provide
information for the benefit and converiience of pedestrians and motorists
and should not detract from the quality of urban environment by being
competitive or garish. Signs should complement and characterize the
environment which they serve to give their respective areas a unique
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and pleasing quality. No sign shall be erected in such a manner as to
confine or obstruct the view or interpretation of any official traffic
• sign, signal or device. The regulations of this Code ore not intended
to permit any violations of any other lawful ordinance. This Code does
not apply to any signs or sign structures located within a building.
(Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
3. Enforcement.
A. Authority. The Building Director is hereby authorized and directed
to enforce all provisions and terms of this Code. For such purpose
the Building Director or his duly authorized representative shall have
the power of a police officer. (Ord. 2668; 10-4-71)
B. Board of Appeals. In order to provide for a system of appeals
from administrative decisions in the reasonable interpretation of
provisions of this Code, the "Board of Adiustment" provided in Section
4-733, Chapter 7, Title IV (Building Regulations) of the Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, shall, upon proper application, render
a decision consistent with the provisions of Section 4-731.
C. Violation and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, im-
prove, convert, equip, use or maintain any sign or structure in the City
or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in violation of
any of the provisions of this Code. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Code shall upon conviction be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed,
continued or permitted; and upon conviction of any such violation •
such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than three hundred
dollars ($300.00) or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90)
days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Alternate Provisions. The provisions of this Code are not intended
to prevent the use of any material, method of construction or design
not specifically prescribed by this Code. The Building Official may
approve such alternates provided that he finds the proposed sign is
satisfactory for the purpose intended and is the equivalent of that pre-
scribed in this Code in quality, strength,effectiveness,fire resistance,
durability and safety.
The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof
be submittsd to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its
use. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
4-1902; DEFINITIONS AND ABBR.EVIA.TIONSi For the purpose of
this Code, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and
• their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this Section. Words used
in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular. Words used
in the masculine gender include the feminine,and the feminine the masculine.
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1. Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, flashing, or color changes
requiring electrical energy, electronic or manufactured source of
supply, but not including revolving signs or wind actuated elements
such as flags or banners.
2. Approved Plastics. Approved plastic materials shall be those specified
in U.B.C. Standards which have a flame-spread rating of two hundred
twenty five (225) or less and a smoke density not greater than that
obtained from the burning of untreated wood under similar conditions
when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standards in the way intended
for use. The products of combustion shall be no more toxic than the
burning of untreated wood under similar conditions. (See Section 4-1904)
3. Background Area. The entire face upon which copy could be placed.
4. Building Facade. That portion of any exterior elevation of a building
extending from the grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves, and
the entire width of the building elevation.
5. Building Facade Facing. A resurfacing of an existing facade with
approved material, illuminated or non-illuminated.
6. Building Official. The officer or other person charged with the admin-
istration and enforcement of this Code, or his duly authorized deputy.
7. Combination Sign. Any sign incorporating any combination of the r
features of pole, projecting, and roof signs.
8. Curb Line. The line at the face of the curb nearest to the street or
roadway. In the absence of a curb, the curb line shall be established
by the City Engineer. (See Legal Setback, item 16 following),
9. Display Surface, The area made available by the sign structure for
the purpose of displaying the advertising message.
10. Drive-In Business. A commercial facility which specializes in the
dispensing of merchandise and/or service to vehicles and/or to walk-
up service windows.
11. Electric Sign. Any sign containing or utilizing electrical wiring, but not
including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
12. Fin Sign. Any sign which is supported wholly by a one story building
of an open-air business or by poles placed in the ground, or partly by
such a pole or poles and partly by a building or structure.
13. Ground Sign. Any sign which is supported by one or more upright poles
or braces in or upon the ground, not over six feet (6') in height and not
over twelve (12) square feet in area if single faced and not over twenty
four (24) square feet in area if double faced.
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14. Height. The distance measured from grade,unless otherwise designated,
to the top of the sign or sign structure.
15. Incombustible Material. Any material which will not ignite at or below
a temperature of one thousand two hundred degrees (1,200a) Fahren-
heit during an exposure of five (5) minutes, and which will not continue
to burn or glow at that temperature. Tests shall be made as specified
in U.B.C. Standards.
16. Legal Setback Line. The line established by ordinance beyond which
no building may be built. A legal setback line may be a property line.
17. Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and supported by
the building and projecting over public property.
18. Nonstructural Trim. The molding, battens, caps, nailing strips,
latticing, cutouts or letters and walkways which are attached to the
sign structure.
19. On-Premise Sign. A sign which displays only advertising copy strictly
incidental to the lawful use of the premises on which it is located,
including signs or sign devices indicating the business transacted at,
services rendered, goods sold or produced on the immediate premises,
name of the business, person, firm or corporation occupying the pre-
mises.
20. Off-Premise Sign. Any sign which cannot be classified as described
above.
21. Plastic Materials. Materials made wholly or principally from stand-
ardized plastics listed and described in Uniform Building Code Standards.
(See Approved Plastics, Section 1904, 2, G.)
22. Pole Sign. A sign wholly supported by a sign structure in the ground.
23. Portable Display Surface. A display surface temporarily affixed to a
standardized advertising structure which is regularly moved from
structure to structure at periodic intervals.
24. Portable Sign. A sign which is not permanently affixed and designed
for or capable of movement, except those signs explicitly designed for
people to carry on their persons or which are permanently affixed to
motor vehicles.
25. Projecting Sign. A sign other than a wall sign which projects from and
is supported by a wall of a building or structure.
26. Projection. The distance by which a sign extends over public property
or beyond the building line.
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27. Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a build-
ing or structure.
28. Sign. Any medium, including merchandise, its structure and com-
ponent parts, which is used or intended to be used to attract attention
to the subject matter for advertising purposes.
29. Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of support-
ing any sign as defined in this Code. A sign structure may be a single
pole and may or may not be an integral part of the building.
30. Street. A public right-of-way which affords the principal means of
access to abutting 'properties and is designed primarily for the move-
ment of motor vehicles.
31. Structure. That which is built or constructed, an edifice or building
of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of
parts joined together in some definite manner.
32. Temporary Sign. Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or advertising
display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard,wallboard,
or other light materials, with or without frames, intended to be dis-
played for a limited period of time only.
33. Uniform Building Code. The adopted edition of the Uniform Building
Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials.
34. U.B.C. Standards. The adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code
Standards published by the International Conference of Building Offi-
cials.
35. Under Marquee Sign. A lighted or unlighted display attached to the
underside of a marquee protruding over public or private sidewalks.
36. Wall Sign. Any sign painted, attached, or erected against the wall of
a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane
parallel to the plane of said wall. (Ord. 2629; 4-19-71)
37. Political Signs. Any sign concerning candidates for a political office
and/or involving a political issue, whether partisan or non-partisan.
(Ord. 2668; 10-4-71)
4-1903: PERMITS, BONDS, APPLICATIONS, FEES AND INSPECTIONS:
1. Permits and Bonds.
A. Permits Required. No sign shall hereafter be erected, re-erected,
constructed, or altered, except as provided by this Code and a permit
for the same has been issued by the Building Officials A separate per-
mit shall be required for a sign or signs for each business entity,
and/or a separate permit for each group of signs on a single supporting
structure. In addition, electrical permits shall be obtained for electric
signs.
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B. Revocable Permits. All permits issued for any sign projecting
over a public right-of-way shall be a mere license, revocable at any
time by the City of Renton, acting through its Building Official, upon
written notice to the permittee of not less than ten (10) days, or without
notice in case the permitted use shall become dangerous or such sign
shall become insecure or unsafe or shall not be constructed, maintained
or used in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Upon revoking
such permit, or at anytime thereafter,the Building Official may request
the permittee to discontinue or remove such sign and supporting struc-
ture; and if it be not so discontinued or removed as requested within the
time specified, the Building Official may remove such sign or structure,
all at the expense of the permittee, payment for which may be enforced
in any manner permitted by law.
C. Surety Bond. The applicant for a permit for any sign projecting
over a public right-of-way shall, before the permit is issued, file
with the City Clerk a continuing Surety Company Bond of the amount
listed in Table 3-A following to be approved by the City Attorney and
conditioned for faithful observance of the provisions of this Code and
amendments thereof and all applicable laws and ordinances relating to
signs and advertising structures, and further conditioned to indemnify
and save harmless the City of Renton from loss, damage, judgments,
costs or expense which the City may incur, or suffer, by reason of
granting of said permit. A public liability insurance policy issued by
an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Wash-
ington, appropriately conditioned in conformity with the objectives of
this Section, may be permitted in lieu of a bond with limits of one hun-
dred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) - three hundred thousand dollars
($300,000.00) public liobility and fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00)
property damage coverage.
TABLE 3-A
Bond Requirements
Sign Area (Square Feet) Bond
0 - 25 $ 500.00
26 - 100 1,000.00
101 - 200 5,000.00
201 and more 10,000.00
(Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
2. Application Procedure.
A. Required Information. Two (2) copies of the following informs-•
tion shall be submitted with each application:
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(1) Application Form. Application for a sign permit shall
be made in writing upon forms furnished by the Building Official. Such
application shall contain the location by street and number of the pro-
posed sign as well as the name, address and telephone number of the
owner and the sign contractor or erector.
(2) Plot Plan. A plan at a scale of at least one inch (1")
representing twenty feet (20') showing the property lines, streets,
sidewalks, alleys, easements, trees, manholes, fire hydrants and
clearance from utility poles, location and type of proposed new signs,
including any animation or use of flashing lights; and the location and
type of existing signs.
(3) Construction Plans. A plan at an appropriate scale
showing the footings, connections to building, size of supports and the
material used in supports and sign itself; and the elevation showing
the copy to be used on sign, size of sign, the sign's relationship to
property line, easements, setback lines, structures, ground clearance,
total height and clearance from overhead power lines.
B. Additional Information. The Building Official may require the
filing of additional, plans, maps or other pertinent information when,
in his opinion, such information is necessary to insure compliance
with this Code.
C. Standard Plans. Standard plans may be filed with the Building
Official. (Ord. 2629; 4-19-71)
3. Exceptions. The following shall not require a permit. These exceptions
shall not be construed as relieving the owner of any sign from the
responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with
the provisions of this Code or any other law or ordinance regulating
the same.
A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or
printed sign, theater marquee, and similar signs, specifically designed
for the use of replaceable copy.
B. Painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure or the
changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be con-
sidered an erection or alteration which requires sign permit unless a
structural or electrical change is made.
C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for special holidays
such as Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on private
property. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
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D. A real estate sign six (6) square feet or less in area offering the
immediate premises for sale, lease or rent, (Ord. 2629; 4-19-71)
E. Signs of not over two (2) square feet advertising that credit is
available to members of monetary institutions.
F. One on-premise sign, not electrical or illuminated, two (2) square
feet or less, which is affixed permanently on a plane parallel to the wall
on the wall located entirely on private property.
G. Non-electrical and non-illuminated parking and traffic control
signs two (2) square feet or less on private property.
H. Bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each
public, charitable, or religious institution when the same is located
on the premises of said institution.
I. Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor
when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding twelve
(12) square feet in area.
J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erec-
tion, when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze
or other incombustible materials.
K. Signs of public service companies indicating danger and/or service
or safety information.
4. Permit Fees. At the time of issuinga permit to erect or install a sign
or device controlled by this Code, the Building Official shall collect
a fee computed on the basis of the following:
A. For permanent signs located entirely upon private property, compute
the total area of all faces upon which copy may be placed and use Table
3-8 below:
TABLE 3-B
Fee For Signs on Private Property
Up to but not including fifty (50) square feet $ 5.00
Fifty (50) square feet to but not including
one hundred fifty (150) square feet 10.00
One hundred fifty (150) square feet to but not
including three hundred (300) square feet 15.00
Three hundred (300) square feet and over 25.00
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B. For permanent signs, any portion of which is within the public
right-of-way, compute the total area of all faces upon which copy may
be placed and use Table 3-C following:
TABLE 3-C
Fee For Signs Within Public Right-of-Way
Up to but not including fifty (50) square feet $ 7.50
Fifty (50) square feet to but not including
one hundred fifty (150) square feet 15.00
One hundred fifty (150) square feet to but not
including three hundred (300) square feet 22.50
Three hundred (300) square feet and over 37.50
A fee for periodic re-inspection may be required by the Building
Official in the interest of public safety in the amount of one-half (1/2)
of the original permit fee,. payable within ten (10) days of billing. Such
a fee shall not be charged more than once a year, except in those in-
stances when the property owner fails to comply with correction notices
issued by the Building Official.
C. For the temporary installation of signs, banners, streamers, etc.
on special permit as provided in Section 4-1916of this Code, the permit
fee shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00).
D. For the temporary installation of cloth signs over the public right-
of-way on special permit as provided in Section 4-1916 of this Code,
the permit fee shall be twenty five dollars ($25.00).
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E. For the purpose of computing the maximum permitted size and
permit fee, free standing letters or characters, where no background
is specially provided, the area shall be consideredes that encompassed
by drawing straight lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used.
F. Real estate directional sign permits on the public right-of-way of
a temporary nature shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per sign for a six (6)
month period with a renewal fee of five dollars ($5.03) for a three (3)
month period with only one renewal allowed. A fifteen dollar ($15.00)
deposit per sign shall also be paid to the Building Official,which shall
be forfeited if the developer fails to remove the sign when the permit
expires. Upon demonstration that a sign has been removed, the deposit
for the sign shall be returned. All confiscated signs shall become the
property of the City of Renton.
G. In addition to the above fees, the Building Official may collect a
plan check fee equal to one-half (1/2) the sign permit fee if special
engineering checks are required. Such fees shall be paid at the time of
application.
H. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started
or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified
shall be doubled; but the payment of such double fee shal i not re I eve
any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code
in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed
herein.
I. The fee for the inspection of refurbished, used electrical signs and
field-assembled electrical signs, which is in addition to the above
fees, shall be ten dollars($10.00),provided that the signs do not possess
a seal from an approved testing agency.
5. Maintenance. All signs, together with all of their supports, braces,
guys and anchors, shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preser-
vation. The surfaces of ail signs shall be kept neatly painted or posted
at all times. The ground area shall be neat and orderly.
ba Inspections.
A. All signs controlled by this Code shall be subject to insp>ction
and periodic re-inspection by the Building Official.
B. Footing inspections shall be made by the Building Official for all
signs having footings.
C. All welding on signs or sign structures shall be done by certified
welders holding a valid certification from King County or other govern-
mental jurisdiction acceptable to the Building Official.
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D. All signs containing electrical wiring shall be subject to the
• governing electrical code and shall bear the label of an approved testing
agency. Refurbished, used electrical signs and field-assembled elec-
trical signs without a seal of an approved testing agency shall be in-
spected by the Building Official.
E. The Building Official may order the removal of any sign that is
not maintained in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-1903,5.
of this Code.
4-1904: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
1. Design.
A. General. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and con-
, structed to resist wind and seismic forces as specified in this Section.
Al I bracing systems shall be designed and constructed to transfer lateral
forces to the foundations. For signs on buildings, the dead and lateral
loads shall be transmitted through the structural frame of the building
to the ground in such manner as not to overstress any of the elements
thereof. The overturning moment produced from lateral forces shall
in no case exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the dead-load resisting moment.
Uplift due to overturning shall be adequately resisted by proper
anchorage to the ground or to the structural frame of the building. The
weight of earth superimposed over footings may be used in determining
the dead-load resisting moment. Such earth shall be thoroughly
compacted.
B. Wind Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and con-
structed to resist wind forces as specified in the adopted edition of the
Uniform Building Code.
C. Seismic Loads. Signs and sign structures shall be designed and
constructed to resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted edition
of the Uniform Building Code.
D. Combined Loads. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined in
the design of signs or sign structures; only that loading producing the
larger stresses need be used.
Vertical design loads, except roof live loads, shall be assumed to be
acting srmultaneously with the wind or seismic loads.
E. Allowable Stresses. The design of wood, concrete or steel members
shall conform to the requirements of the adopted edition of the Uniform
Building Code. Loads, both vertical and horizontal, exerted on the soil
shall not produce stresses exceeding those specified in the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
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The working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed
• twenty five percent (25%) of the ultimate strength of the rope or
fasteners.
Working stresses for wind or seismic loads combined with dead loads
may be increased as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform
Building Code.
2. Construction.
A. General. The supports for all signs or sign structures shall be
placed in or upon private property and shall be securely built, construc-
ted, and erected in conformance with the requirements of this Code.
B, Materials. Materials of construction for signs and sign structures
shall be of the quality and grade as specified for buildings in the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
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In all signs and sign structures the materials anddetails of construc-
tion shall, in the absence of specified requirements, conform with the
following:
(1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform with
U.B.C. Standards. Secondary members in contact with or directly sup-
porting the display surface may be formed of light gauge steel, provided
such members are designed in accordance with the specifications of
the design of light gauge steel as specified in U.B.C. Standards and, in
addition, ferrous metals shall be galvanized. Secondary members, when
formed integrally with the display surface, shall be not less than No. 24
gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally with the display sur-
face, the minimum thickness of the secondary members shall be No.
12 gauge.
Steel members may be connected with one galvanized or equivalent bolt
provided the connection is adequate to transfer the stresses in the
members,
(2) Anchors and supports when of wood and embedded in the
soil, or within six inches (6°°) of the soil, shall be of all heartwood of
a durable species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved pre-
servative. Such members shall be marked or branded by an approved
agency.
C. Restrictions on Combustible Materials. All signs and sign struc-
tures erected in Fire Zone No. 1 shall have structural members of
incombustible materials.
Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the re-
quirements of this Code, except as provided above.
Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, projecting signs, and signs
on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except
as provided in item D. below. No combustible materials other than
approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electric signs.
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D. Nonstructural Trim. Nonstructural trim and portable display surf
faces may be of wood, metal, approved plastics, or any combination
thereof.
E. Anchorage. Members supporting unbraced signs shall be so pro-
portioned that the bearing loads imposed on the soil in either direction,
horizontal or vertical, shall not exceed the safe values. Braced ground
signs shall be anchored to resist the specified wind or seismic load
acting in any direction. Anchors and supports shall be designed for
safe bearing loads on the soil and for an effective resistance to pull-
out amounting to a force twenty five percent (25%) greater than the
required resistance to overturning. Anchors and supports shall pene-
trate to a depth blow ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs
attached to masonry, concrete, or steel shall be safely and securely
fastened thereto by means of metal anchors, bolts, or approved expan-
sion screws of sufficient size and anchorage to support safely the loads
applied.
No wooden blocks or plugs or anchors with wood used in connection
with screws or nails shall be considered proper anchorage, except in
the case of signs attached to wood framing.
No anchor or support of any sign shall be connected to, or supported
by, an unbraced parapet wall, unless such wall is designed in accor-
dance with the requirements for parapet walls specified in the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Code.-'
F. Display Surfaces. Display surfaces in all types of signs may be
made of metal, glass or approved plastics, or other approved non-
combustible material. Glass thickness and area limitations shall be
as set forth in Table No, 4-A below:
TABLE NO. 4--A
Size, Thickness and Type of Glass Panels in Signs
MAXIMUM SIZE OF EXPOSED
GLASS PANEL MINIMUM
AREA THICKNESS
ANY DIMENSION (In Square OF' GLASS
(In Inches' inches) (In Inches) TYPE OF GLASS
30 500 1/8 Plain, Plate or Wired
45 700 3/16 Plain, Plate or Wired
144 s 3600 1/4 Plain, Plate or Wired
Over 144 Over 3600 1/4 Wired Glass
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G. Approved Plastics. The Building Official shall require that
sufficient technical data be submitted to substantiate the proposed use
of any plastic material and, if it is determined that the evidence sub-
mitted is satisfactory for the use intended, he may approve its use.
3. Clearance.
A. General. All types of signs shall conform to the clearance and
projection requirements of this Section.
B. Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines, Signs shall be located
not less than ten feet (10') horizontally or twelve feet (12') vertically
from overhead electrical conductors which are energized in excess of
seven hundred fifty (750) volts. The term "overhead conductors' as
used in this Section means any electrical conductor, either bare or
insulated, installed above the ground except such conductors as are
enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering Qf equal strength.
C. Clearance from Fire Escapes, Exits or Standpipes. No sign or
sign structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of
its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of
any fire escape, exit or standpipe.
D. Obstruction of Openings. No sign shall obstruct any opening to
such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced to a point below that
required by the applicable City building codes. Signs erected within
five feet (5') of an exterior wall in which there are openings within the
area of the sign shall be constructed of incombustible material or ap-
proved plastics.
E. Projection Over Alleys. No sign or sign structure shall project
into any public -alley below a height of fourteen feet (14') above grade,
nor project more than twelve inches (12'&) where the sign structure is
located fourteen feet (14') to sixteen feet (16') above grade. The sign
or sign structure may project not more than thirty six inches (36")
into the public alley where the sign or sign structure is located more
than sixteen feet (16') above grade.
F. Supporting Members. The supporting members of a sign shall be
free of any unnecessary bracing, angle iron, guy wires, cables, and
similar devices.
G. Glare From Signs. All illuminated signs shall be designed and
located in such a manner as to avoid undue glare or reflection of light.
H. View From Rear. If a sign is visible from more than one direc-
tion,, all areas not intended as display surfaces including the back and
sides shall be designed so that such areas are given a finished and
pleasing appearance with the display surfaces visible only from the
directions that they are intended to be seen.
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4-1905: FIN SIGNS:
1. Fin Signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as
provided in Section 4-1904.
2, All supports of fin signs shall be placed upon private property and shall
be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with requirements
specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Specifications.
A. General. Fin signs may project beyond the property or legal set-
back line in accordance with projections specified in Section 4-1910.
B. Thickness Limitation. The thickness of that portion of a fin sign
which projects over public property . shall not exceed the maximum
specified in Section 4-1910.
C. Clearance. No sign or sign structure shall be erected in such a
manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any
way with the free use of any fire escape, exit or standpipe. No sign
shall obstruct any window to such an extent that any light or ventilation
is reduced to a point below that required by any law or ordinance.
4-1906: POLE SIGNS:
1. Pole signs shall be constructed of incombustible material except as
provided in Section 4-1904.
2. All supports of pole signs shall be placed upon private property and
shall be securely built, constructed and erected to conform with require-
ments specified in Section 4-1904.
3. Projection of pole signs shall conform to the requirements of Sections
4-1909 and 4-1910,
4, Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4-1907: GROUND SIGNS:
1.• Ground signs may be constructed of any material meeting the require-
ments of this Code, except as provided in Section 4-1904.
2. Ground signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
specified in Section 4-1904,
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3. Ground signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4. Ground signs may have display surfaces of combustible materials
except in Fire Zone No, 1, with further exceptions as provided in
Section 4-1904.
4-1908: ROOF SIGNS:
1. Roof signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials except as
specified in Section 4-1904.
2, Roof signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of
the building over which they are constructed and erected and shall be
designed in accordance with the requirements specified in Section
4-1904.
3. Specifications.
A. Projection, Roof signs may project over the public right-of-way
beyond a legal setback line complying with the requirements specified
in Section 4-1910.
B. Clearance and Access. Passage clear of all obstructions shall be
left under or around and immediately adjacent to all signs exceeding
a height of four feet (4') above the roof thereunder. Such passages
shall be not less than three feet (3') wide and four feet (4°) high and
shall be at parapet or roof level. There shall be one such passage or
access opening as follows:
(1) For each roof sign upon a building.
(2) An access opening for every fifty (50) lineal feet of hori-
zontal roof sign extension.
(3) Within twenty feet (20') of walls and parapets when roof
signs are at right angles to the face of the building.
4.1909: WALL SIGNS:
1 . Wall signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except
• as provided in Section 4-1904.
2. Wall signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
specified in Section 4-1904.
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3. Wall signs shall not project within the public right-of-way or beyond a
legal setback line greater than the distances set forth in Table No.
10-A following nor shall extend above any adjacent parapet or roof of
the supporting building. No sign or sign structure shall project into a
public alley below a height of fourteen feet (14') above grade, nor more
than six inches (6'°) when over fourteen feet (149.
4. The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which projects over public
property or a legal setback line shall not exceed the maximum as set
forth in Table No.. 10-B following,
4-1910: PROJECTING SIGNS:
1. Projecting signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials
except as specified in Section 4-1904.
TABLE NO. 10-A
Pro elCt °n 91 Si ns
Clearance Above
Grade Maximum Prof, action
Less than ten feet Not permitted
Ten feet or over Six feet
TABLE NO. 10-B
Thickness of Pro 'ecting Si n
Projection Maximum Thickness
6 ' 2°
5 ' 2°
4 ° 2 ° 6°°
• 3 ° 3°
29 3 °G"
1° 4 °
2. Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirement_
specified in Section 4-1904,
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3. Projection and Clearance.
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A. Signs may project beyond a legal setback line in accordance with
Tables No, 10-A and 10-B when located entirely on private property,
or as otherwise permitted in Section 4-1918.
B. Signs may project over a public right-of-way in accordance with
Tables No. 10-A and 10-B where such right-of-way is improved for
pedestrian traffic and protected by street curbing, but no sign may pro-
ject closer than two feet (2°) to the curb line.
C. Where a legally constructed marquee exists which in itself complies
with the provisions of the Renton Building Code, an "under marquee'
sign, no larger than twelve inches (12'°) high by seventy two inches
(72°°) long by ten inches (10°°)thick;maybe suspended below the marquee
provided the bottom of the sign is at least eight feet (8°) above the sur-
face of the sidewalk and the sign does not extend beyond the marquee.
Under marquee signs shall be limited to one such sign per entrance for
each business establishment.
D. Signs may project into an alley or other public right-of-way which
is not improved, as in 4-1910, 3, B above, a maximum of three feet (3°)
provided that the, clearance from the bottom of the sign to the grade
below is not less than sixteen feet (16°).
E. All projecting signs shall have painted thereon the name of the sign
erector and the date of the erection.
F. All signs erected above or below a marquee which do not meet the
requirements of Section 4-1912, 1, of this Code shall comply with the
requirements of this Section.
G. Pole signs shall not project within the public right-of-way.
4-1911: COMBINATION SIGNS:
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1. Combination signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials
except as specified in Section 4-1904.
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The individual requirements of roof, projecting and pole signs shall be
applied for combination signs incorporating any or all of the r•equire-
ments specified in this Section.
2. All supports of combination signs shall be placed in or upon private
property and shall be securely built,constructed,and erected to conform
with the requirements specified in Section 4-1904.
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3. Projection. Combination signs may project over public property or
beyond a legal setback line as specified in Section 4-1910.
4. _ Thickenss. The thickness of that portion of a combination sign which
projects over public property shal I not exceed the maximum as specified
in Section 4-1910.
4-1912: MARQUEES: Signs may be placed on, attached to or construc-
ted in a Marquee. Such signs shall, for the purpose of deter-
mining projection, clearance, height and material, be considered a part of
and shall meet the .requirements for a Marquee as specified in the adopted
edition of the Uniform Building Code.
4-1913: ELECTRIC SIGNS:
1. Electric signs shall be constructed of incombustible materials, except
as specified in Section 4.1904. The enclosed shell of electric signs shall
be watertight, excepting that service holes fitted with covers shall be
provided into each compartment of such signs.
2. Installation.
A. Installation. Electrical equipment used in connection with display
signs shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating
electrical installation.
B. Erector's Name. Every electric sign projecting over any street
or alley or public place shall have the name of the sign erector and
date of erection. Such name and date shall be of sufficient size and
contrast to be readable from a reasonable distance. Failure to provide
such name and date shall be grounds for rejection of the sign by the
Building Official.
C. Label Required. All electric signs shall bear 'the label of an- ap-
proved testing agency; except that the Building Official may accept,
after application and the receipt of the inspection fee specified in
Section 4-1903, 4. I, and inspection prior to erection, a refurbished,
used electric signor a field-assembled electric sign.
4-1914: PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES:
1. The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited:
A. All signs not complying with the Washington State Highway De-
partment regulations adjacent to State roads.
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B. Any sign using the words "stop", "look", "danger", or any other
word, symbol or character which might confuse traffic or detract from
any legal traffic control device. '
C. All of the following signs within seventy five feet (75') of the public
right-of-way with any of the following features: Animated, revolving
more than eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking and flashing.
Exceptions are public service signs, such as those which give the time,
temperature and/or humidity.
D. Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of lights,
clusters of flags, wind-animated objects, balloons, and similar devices
of a carnival nature except as specifically provided in Sections 4-1915
and 4-1916 of this Code. Not prohibited are national, state and insti-
tutional flags properly displayed or temporary signs and decorations
customary for special holidays, such as Independence Day, Christmas
and similar events of a public nature.
E. Portable signs or any sign which is not permanently mounted.
F. There shall be no signs allowed within twenty feet (20') of inter-
sections or driveways which shall obscure vision between the height
of three feet (3') and ten feet (10°) of the street or driveway grade.
G. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers and related devices to circum-
vent the intent of this Code.
2. Unauthorized signs or other advertising devices either wholly or par-
tially supported on or projecting over the public right-of-way may be
removed by the Building Official or his representative without notice
to the owner. Such signs or devices shall be stored at the City garage
for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, during which time the owner
may redeem such sign or device by payment to the City Treasurer an
amount equal to the City cost for the removal and storage, but in no
event shall the fee be less than ten dollars ($10.00). After expiration
of the thirty (30) day storage period, the sign not having been redeemed,
it shall be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
3. Removal of Nonconforming Signs.
A. All nonconforming sins which have a replacement value of less
than five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be brought up to the standards
of this Code or shall be removed within two (2) years from September
23, 1969 (date of adoption of "Renton Sign Code"); except signs per-
manently attached to a building and for which a valid building permit has
heretofore been issued shall be brought up to the standards of this Code
or shall be removed within three (3)years from the aforementioned date.
(Ord. 2668; 10-4-711
B. All nonconforming signs which have a replacement value of five hun-
dred dollars ($500.00) or more shall be brought up to the standards of
this Code or shall be removed within four and one-half (4 1/2) years
from September 23, 1969, to-wit: being March 23, 1974 or as otherwise
determined by the City Council. (Ord, 2795; 8-20-73; Eff. 8-29-73)
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C. For the purpose of this subparagraph, a sign that is otherwise fully
in conformity with all other provisions of this Code shall not be con-
sidered in violation thereof by reason of noncompliance with the density
provision relating to off-premise signs as specified herein.
D. For those areas annexed or rezoned subsequent to the original
enactment of this Code as aforestated, the time period allowed for such
removal or compliance with the Code as specified in paragraphs A, B
and C hereinabove, shall commence running from the date of such
annexation or rezoning. (Ord. 2668; 10-4-71)
4. Closure of Business. Upon the closure and vacation of a business or
activity, the owner of said business or activity shall have ninety (90)
days from the date of closure to remove all signs relating to said
business or activity. If the owner of said business or activity fails to
remove said signs within the designated time period, then the owner
of the property upon which said signs are located shall remove said
signs within one hundred twenty (120) days of said closure and vaca-
tion of premise.
4-1915: TEMPORARY SIGNS:
1. No temporary sign shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
Temporary signs of rigid material shall not exceed twenty four (24)
square feet in area of six feet (6') in height. Temporary signs may
remain in place for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, except
directional real estate signs which may remain for six (6) months and
subject to one renewal for a three (3) month period.
2. Specifications.
A. Support. Every temporary cloth sign shall be supported and
attached with wire rope of three-eighths inch (3/8") minimum dia-
meter, or other material of equivalent breaking strength. No strings,
fiber ropes or wood slats shall be permitted for support or anchorage
•purposes. Cloth signs and panels shall be perforated over at least
ten percent (10%) of their area to reduce wind resistance.
EXCEPTION: Temporary cloth signs over private property not exceed-
ing sixty (60) square feet shall be supported and attached with wire
rope which will meet the requirements of Section 4-1904 of this Code.
B. Projection. Cloth signs may extend over public property. Such
signs, when extended over a public street, shall maintain a minimum
clearance of twenty feet (20').
C. Clearance. Cloth signs may extend across a public street only
by permission of the City Council and shall be subject to all related
laws and ordinances. Temporary signs, other than cloth, when eight
feet (8') or more above the ground, may project not more than six
inches (6") over public property or beyond the legal setback line.
3. Real Estate Directional Signs on the Public Right-of-Way.
A. Real estate directional signs shall have a maximum size of twelve
(12) square feet. Such directional signs shall not be placed closer than
four feet (4') to the edge of an improved roadway and shall not be placed
in such a manner as to constitute a public safety hazard.
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B. No more than two (2) such signs shall be allowed at any one inter-
section and only one sign per development is allowed at each inter-
section.
C. Between intersections, real estate directional signs for the same
development shall be placed no closer than five hundred feet (500') to
signs of the same development.
4. Al! temporary signs shall have the sign permit number placed in the
upper left-hand corner by the perrnittee, (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
5. Political Signs.
A. Political signs may be displayed on private property with the con-
sent of the property owner or the lawful occupant thereof.
B. Political signs shall not be greater than thirty two (32) square
feet if single faced or sixty four (64) square feet if multi-faced, except
if such signs are on off-premise sign structures regulated by Section
4-1918.3.F herein.
C. Each political sign shall be removed within ten (10) days following
anelection,except that the successful candidates of a primary election
may keep their signs on display until ten (10) days after the general
election, at which time they shall he promptly removed.
D. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, paint, paste, affix or
otherwise mount a political sign on any utility pole or on the public
right-of-way or property.
E. This subsection (5) regulating political signs shall become effec-
tive on and after January 1, 1972. (Ord. 2668; 10-4-71)
4-1916: SPECIAL PERMIT SIGNS AND DISPLAYS:
1. Strings of pmnants, banners or strarners, festoons of lights, clusters
of flags, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature, or a group
of temporary signs,may be displayed on private property only, by special
permit. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ten
(10) days and shall be issued only to a new business opening, or to an
existing business moving to an entirely new location.
2. Cloth signs may be extended over a public street in accordance with
the provisions of this Code for a period not to exceed ten (10) days.
4-1917: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY:
1. Nothing in this Code shall be interpreted as controlling public and in-
formational signs placed on the public right-of-way by any governmental
agency or public utility having underground or overhead installations.
2. Public service directional signs for public buildings such as public
schools, libraries, hospitals and other similar public service facilities,
may be placed entire ly on the public right-of-way. Such signs are limited
to one of the following at sites approved by the Building Official.
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4-1918
A. Sign must be of size., height, color, design and mounting and so
located as to comply in all respects with the City of Renton street sign
standards.
B. Sign el-if:di not be aver twelve (12) square feet in total background
area for any one face, nor portion of the sign closer than four feet (4')
to any curb line or improved roadway surface, and not illuminated.
4-1918: LAND USE ZONES:
1. General. All signs are further limited and restricted as to height,
clearance, size, type, copy, design and location in the land use zones
as such land use zones are defined and established by Chapter 7, Zoning,
Title IV (Building Regulations), Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, as amended, or any other ordinances pertaining to
or regulating zoning. Only those signs specifically designated are
permitted; all others are prohibited, In those zones which do not have
a height limitation, the height limitation for fin, pole, projecting and
combination signs shall be sixty feet (60'); wall signs may exceed this
limitation and roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the parapet
wall.
2. In all residential, commercial, and industrial zones, the following shall
apply:
A. Home Occupation. Only one home occupation sign, not illuminated,
not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, attached to the wall of the
building with the face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the
wall is permitted.
B. Churches, schools, apartment buildings, subdivision developments,
and similar occupancies located in residential zones may have two (2)
identifying signs of not over thirty two (32) square feet in area. The
signs may be illuminated but not animated, shall be. for location identi-
fication only, and shall display no copy, symbol, or device other than
•that in keeping with the development. Free standing signs shall be
not higher than six feet (6') above any established grade and shall be
no closer than ten feet (10')to any street right-of-way or five feet(59
to any side property line.
C. Real estate signs not over six (6) square feet in area offering the
immediate premises for sale or lease.
D. Real estate directional signs are allowed.
3. In all commercial and industrial zones, the following shall apply:
A. Under Marquee signs shall be limited toone such sign per entrance
for each business establishment. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
B. Each individual business establishment may have only one sign
for each street frontage of any one of the following types: Fin, pole,
roof, protecting or combination. Each sign shall not exceed an area
greater than one and one-half (1 1/2) square feet for each lineal foot
of property frontage which the business occupies up to a maximum of
three hundred (300) square feet; or if such sign is multi-faced, the max-
imum allowance shall be not more than three hundred (300) square feet.
Each drive-in business may also have one ground sign per street
frontage. (Ord, 2629; 4-19-71)
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C. In addition to the signs in A. and B. above, Wall Signs are per-
mitted with a total copy area not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of
the building facade to which it is applied.
D. Special permit signs as provided in Section 4-1916 of this Code
are permitted.
E. Signs on marquees conforming to Section 4-1912, 1. of this Code
are permitted. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
F. 0ff-premise signs up to a maximum of three hundred (300) square
feet in area shall be permitted provided that said sign shall not inter-
fere with or impede means of ingress, egress and traffic circulation
and/or adequate access to light and air, or constitute an unreasonable
interference with the proper use or enjoyment of surrounding properties.
0ff-premise signs greater than three hundred (300) square feet in area
shall require a special permit subject to approval of the Board of
Adjustment. A permit for an off-premise sign may include a time limit
and a thirty (30) day notice of removal. Three (3) off-premise sign
faces not to exceed three hundred (300) square feet each shall be per-
mitted within six hundred sixty (660) lineal feet along a public right-
of-way, provided that no off-premise sign structure is located closer
than one hundred fifty feet (150') to any other off-premise sign struc-
ture. Off-premise signs shall not block the visibility of on-premise
signs as viewed from the public right-of-way. Off-premise signs are
prohibited as follows: (a) Along public rights-of-way less than six
hundred sixty feet (660') in length; (b) along public rights-of-way
where the permissible zone is less than six hundred sixty feet (660')
in length; (c) within seventy five feet (75') of residential zones and
residential land uses if designed to be viewed from said residential
areas. (Ord. 2629; 4-19-71)
4. B-P (Business Parking) District.
A. 0ff-premise signs are prohibited.
B. Subject to the limitations of this Section, any sign permitted in
Section 4-1918, 3. of this Code is permitted in this District.
5. M-P (Manufacturing Park) District.
A. Signs shall be located no closer than twenty feet (20') to any prop-
erty line, with the exception of entrance, exit and directional signs.
B. Special permit signs as provided in Section 4-1916 of this Code
and off-premise signs are prohibited.
C. Subject to the limitations of this Section, any sign permitted in
Section 4-1918, 3. of this Code is permitted in this District.
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4-1922
6. P-1 (Public Use) District.
A. Signs maybe illuminated and shall be for location identification
only and shal display no copy, symbol, or device other than that in
keeping with the principal occupant.
B. Only wall and ground signs are allowed.
C. No wall sign shall exceed ten percent (10%) of the building facade
to which it is affixed.
D. Ground signs higher than six feet (6°) above grade or closer than
ten feet (10 ) to any public right-of-way must be approved by the
Building Official.
7. Airport Zoning. Any sign permitted in Section 4-1918, 3. of this Code
is permitted in this District.
4-1919: LIABILITY: City Not Liable. This Code shall not be construed
to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any
owning, building, altering, constructing or moving any sign in the City for
damages to anyone injured or damaged either in person or property by any
defect therein; nor shall the City, or any agent thereof, be held as assuming
such liability by reason of permit or inspection authorized herein or a
certificate of inspection issued by the City or any of its agents.
4-1920: SEVERABILITY: If any part or portion of this Ordinance is
determined to be unconstitutional by a Courtof competent juris-
diiction, such determination shall not affect the remainder
of this Ordinance.
4-1921: REPEALING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF TITLE IV: Chapters
11 and 12 of Title IV (Building Regulations) of Ordinance No.
1628 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton" and any
and all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
4-1922: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage, approval and legal
publication. (Ord. 2504; 9-23-69)
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INTEROFFICE MEMO
Date September 25, 1974. -
TO: Mr. G. M. Shellan, City Attorney
FROM: Del Mead, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Sign Code Ordinance adopted by City Council
on September 9, 1974
Pursuant to telephone request to hold publication of. the Sign Code
Ordinance for your review ofthe revisions, we attach list of those
changes authorized by the City Council at its regular meetings of
8/19/74 and 9/9/74 along With Minute excerpts from those meetings.
Will you please advise,when the ordinance is approved for publication.
' Thanks.
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Renton City Council Meeting
Minutes of 9/9/74 Page 6
Ordinances - Continued
Street. . Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance for first
Excavation reading covering rules and regulations for excavating streets, alleys,
Ordinance curbs and sidewalks. City Clerk Mead read ordinance transferring curb
First Reading break permits from the City Clerk's Office to the Public Works Department.
MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , ORDINANCE BE REFERRED HACK
TO THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE. CARRIED.
Ordinance 2876 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance providing
11/5/74 Ballot for the acquisition of property and construction and equipping of new
Issue for New Fire Station #1 to include administrative offices of the Fire Department
Fire Stations and the construction and equipping of a new Fire Station #3 to be located
No. 1 & No. 3 in South Renton on property to be acquired by the City and the acquisi-
Plus Equipment tion of new fire fighting equipment, providing for borrowing total of _. .
& GO Bond Issue $2,020,000 and issuing and selling general obligation bonds to pay the
cost to be paid by annual tax levies, and to be presented to the voters
at a Special Election November 5, 1974 in conjunction with the State
General Election. The Committee recommended Ordinance be adopted and
certified to the Department of Election by the City Clerk. Following
first reading, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, ORDINANCE
BE ADVANCED TO SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. Following readings,
it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY PERRY, ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead asked to certify
and forward ordinance to County Election Department.
Ordinance 2877 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented Sign Code Ordinance
Sign Code for second and final readings (first reading 8/19/74) , recommending
revisions be adopted. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY GRANT, SIGN CODE
BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read
ordinance. Moved by Schellert, seconded by Perry, Ordinance. he adopted
as amended by Chairman. SUBSTITUTE MOTION MOVED BY GRANT. SECONDED BY
DELAURENTI , INCLUDE REVISED PAGE ON SIGN DESIGN COMMITTEE ADVISED BY AD HOC
COMMITTEE. ROLL CALL: 2 AYE: GRANT, DELAURENTI , 5 NO: CLYMER, BRUCE,
STREDICKE, PERRY, SCHELLERT. MOTION FAILED:. MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED
BY CLYMER, AMEND ORDINANCE EXEMPTING THEATER SIGNS. ROLL CALL: 4 AYE:
CLYMER, GRANT, BRUCE, DELAURENTI , 3 NO: STREDICKE, PERRY AND SCHELLERT.
CARRIED. MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY BRUCE AMEND ORDINANCE AND ELIMINATE
SECTION 4-1908, ROOF SIGNS, PROJECTING SIGNS AND COMBINATION SIGNS. ROLL
CALL: 3AYE: CLYMER, GRANT, DELAURENTI; 4 NO: BRUCE, STREDICKE, PERRY
AND SCHELLERT. MOTION FAILED. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY PERRY,
SIGN ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. ROLL CALL: 5 AYE: CLYMER, BRUCE,
STREDICKE, PERRY; 2 NO: GRANT AND DELAURENTI . MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance 2878 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance establishing
Sign Design a Sign Design Review Board defining its purposes, membership and duties .
Review Board which had been placed on first reading 8/19/74. Following second and
final readings by the Clerk of ordinance establishing citizens committee
adopting general guidelines for the Sign Design Committee to follow in
sign review. MOVED BY PERRY, SECONDED BY STREDICKE, ORDINANCE BE
ADOPTED AS READ. ROLL CALL: 5 AYE: CLYMER, BRUCE, STREDICKE, PERRY,
SCHELLERT; 2 NO: GRANT AND DELAURENTI. CARRIED.
Resolution 1931 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented resolution for adoption
Street Vacation which set October 21 , 1974 as public hearing for street vacation on
Portion of portion of S.E. 13th Place lying easterly of Lake Youngs Way S.E. City
S.E. 13th P1 . Clerk Mead read resolution and it was MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY
Public Hearing BRUCE, ADOPT RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED.
Resolution 1932 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented resolution for adoption
Accepting Grant which agrees to accept grant offer of $41 ,780 from. the Department of
Springbrook _Social and Health Services, representing 40% of total costs on improve-
Water Facility ment of water quality, control and storage on Springbrook Water System
(See Page 4) facilities (Waterworks Utility funds for remainder of project in amount
of $62,670). City Clerk Mead read resolution of grant under Referendum
No. 27. MOVED BY DELAURENTI, SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
AS READ, AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY BRUCE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 11 :45 p.m.
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Delores A. Mead, Ci y Cler
Renton City Council Meeting
Minutes of 9/9/74 Page 5
Old Business - Continued
C.E.T.A. Cont. White explained the C.E.T.A. program covers new positions, that attrition
absorbs 50% and a new regulation allows 50% absorpti.oninto private Indus-
try; also, that the City is down 12 full time positions, that 9 positions
are open that have not been refilled. White named the seven new positions:
Building Inspector, Maintenance Custodian, Printing Aida RAYS Liaison,
Clerk-typist in Fire Dept. , Library Supervisory Page, and• Clerk Dispatcher.
Administrative Assistant Stark explained the 18 month program funded by
the federal government. MOTION CARRIED.
Lake Washington Upon inquiry by Councilman Grant, Public Works Director Gonnason
Property explained that no written communication has been received, however,
verbally informed that title of ownership to property on Lake Washington
at Kennydale does not vest with the City, but is still with the County.
The City has received purchase offer for this property which was former
Lake Washington ferry landing. Gonnason explained when area annexed to
City, King County had indicated this property would belong to the City,
noting this was not a dedicated street and that when title is transferred
and report received, Public Works Department will notify interested
parties.
NEW BUSINESS
Disturbing Peace MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY CLYMER, THE QUESTION OF ORDINANCE COVERING
& DISTURBING-THE-PEACE AND NOISE CONTROL BE REFERRED TO THE COMMUNITY SERV-
Noise Control ICES COMMITTEE. CARRIED. MOVED BY GRANT, SECONDED BY BRUCE,
& MATTER OF CHILDREN IN AUTOMOBILES BE REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY
Children in Cars COMMITTEE. CARRIED. City Attorney Shellan noted amendment to "the Penal
Code covering disorderly conduct, Section 6-163.
Overtime Pay Upon request by Councilman Schellert, Mayor Garrett asked Personnel
Regulations Director White report covering impact on the City of new Federal Fair
Labor Standards regulation relating to payment of overtime. Councilman
Ambulance Schellert inquired re new legislation on ambulance and medical aid
Legislation ' service, and was advised by City Attorney Shellan this would take effect,
in 1975, relates to equipment and will supersede City's if in conflict.
Scuba Gear Councilman Stredicke inquired of City's diving equipment and was advised
the City rents equipment but has qualified people and that the Park
Department has requested equipment in the 1975 budget to be kept at the
Beach Park.
VOUCHER APPROVAL Finance Committee Chairman Schellert reported committee recommendation
for approval of Vouchers 9 through 153 having received departmental
certification that merchandise and/or services have been received or
rendered (Vouchers #5886-6000 and 0001 through 0008 Machine Voided) .
MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DEL'AURENTI , COUNCIL CONCUR IN PAYMENT OF
VOUCHERS 9 THROUGH 153 IN AMOUNT OF $386,103.38. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance for first
Ordinance 2874 reading which ordered the construction and installation of street and
L. I.D. 288 lighting and improvements thereto in the vicinity of Whitman Court N.E.
Street including acquisition of necessary rights of way in accordance with
Construction Resolution 1918, establishing L. I.D. No. 288 providing method of assess-
Whitman Court ments upon the property. Following reading by the City Clerk, it was
moved by Delaurenti , seconded by Grant Ordinance be referred back to the
Legislation Committee. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY BRUCE, SUBSTI-
TUTE "MOTION, COUNCIL SUSPEND RULES AND ADVANCE ORDINANCE TO SECOND AND
FINAL READINGS. CARRIED. City Clerk Mead read ordinance. MOVED BY
SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , ,ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. Council-
man Stredicke noted 31% protest. ROLL CALL: 4 NO: CLYMER, GRANT,
STREDICKE, SCHELLERT;3 AYE: BRUCE, PERRY AND DELAURENTI . Motion Failed.
Following discussion, MOVED BY CLYMER, SECONDED BY PERRY, COUNCIL RECON-
SIDER. PREVIOUS ACTION. CARRIED. ROLL CALL ON MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
SHOWED:5 AYE: CLYMER, BRUCE, PERRY, DELAURENTI , SCHELLERT. 2 NO: GRANT
AND STREDICKE. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance 2875 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance for first
L. I. D. 281 reading which approved and confirmed assessments and final assessment
Final roll for L. I.D. 281 watermains in the vicinity of Taylor and Stevens
Assessment Aves. N.W. Following reading, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY
SCHELLERT, ORDINANCE BE PLACED ON SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED.
City Clerk Mead read ordinance. MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY
SCHELLERT, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ APPROVING FINAL ASSESSMENTS
L. I .D. 281 . ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
August 26 , 1974
TO: '. Members , : Renton City Council
FROM: . Councilman William J. Grant
• SUBJECT: ,Recommendations for Revisions .to 'Sign Code
I would like to recommend the following changes to the Sign Code :
•
/Y. Page 3 , -4-1902 : Definition •insertedetween -No. 9 , Display
Surface and No. 10 , Electric Sign.a 'Drive=In Business . A
commercial ' facility which specializes in the 'dispensing of
1( ��4 merchandise and/or service to vehicles and/or to walk-up
id't`!P service windows . "[ The numbering following that insertion •
r should be changed for subs�..q-went definitions .
2 . Page 5 , 4-1902 : Definition insert d between No.: 28 , Sign
n� Structure and No. 29 , Structure.r�' Street. A• public right-
' of-way. which affords the principa4means of access to abutting
VA properties and is designed primarily for the number of motor .
I'✓ vehicles . " Subsequent numbering should be Changed.
.
I. •Page 5 , , 4-1902 : Definition added after No; ' 34 , Wall Sign.
. `r "Political Signs . Any sign concerning candidates for a
- ("' . political office and./or involving political issue , whether
partisan or non-partisan (Ord. 2668; ; 10-4-71)
•r�, ,e. 4 . P ge 6 , Section B. The attached page should be substituted
E' sf °- " - for Section B regarding the Sign Design Committee .
s�� i
5 Page .9 , 3,. Add Section : �igns advertising the programs
of theatres y o
: ,
6 . Page 9 , 4 . C. Change permit fee from twenty-five to five dollars .
4z5-'2-mgVet7YC.ase.vss rs4-sr.eAnwrw/-4r
7. Page 16 , . 4-1908 : Eliminate entire section ,as per recommendation
of Ad Hoc Sign Code Committee . vTUsr, ra4a� ReorP)"
wA0..r,cas/1P,..or.S.G•, -___
8 . Page 17 , 4-1910 : Projecting Signs . Eliminated ent ' e section
as per recommendation of Ad Hoc Sign Code Committe
pOee 9 . Page 18 , 4-1911 : Combination Signs . Eliminate entire section
( " as, per .recommendation of Ad Hoc Sign Code Commit .e:
N.,,)
10 . : Page 20 , Following item H , add two Sections : ' I . Roof Signs
and,- J. -_Combination Signs . Recommendation of Ad Hoc Committee.
' 11. Page 25 , . 3, B . Change wording to ' read: . . ,of any One of the
following types : roof or combination. Ad Hoc Committee recommender
• that, Fin, Pole and Projecting types be eliminated.
i
Councilman 'William J. Grant
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B. All sign permits must be approved by the Sign Design Committee
1. Appointment and Composition
The Mayor shall appoint all members of the Sign Design
Review Board with the confirmation of the City Council.
This Board shall consist of seven members , of which at
least one shall be selected from each of the professions
of architecture , landscape architecture, urban planning,
and other design related professions . At least three
shall be lay members ; one from the C.B.D. and two from
any of the other commercial areas . The members shall
serve without compensation. The Mayor in selecting
members to the Board shall strive to select persons who
are knowledgeable in matters of design and aesthetic
judgment by virtue of their training, education, and/or
experience , and who possess qualities of fairness ,
impartiality and unrestricted judgment.
2 . Rules
The Sign Design Review Board shall adopt rules and
regulations for conduct of its business . The Board shall
convene and hold its first meeting not more than thirty
(30) days after appointments are completed as specified
in this ordinance. A majority of the membership shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting
business . An affirmative or negative vote of said
majority shall be necessary for the board to take action.
A tie vote on . a motion to approve an application shall
constitute failure of the motion and denial of the
application. The Department of Public Works Building
Division Head or his duly authorized representative shall
serve as official secretary to the Sign Design Review
Board, and shall be responsible for all records . He
shall be an ex officio member without the right to vote .
The records of all meetings shall be available to the
City Council and the public.
3. Meetings
The Sign Design Review Board shall meet on call . All
such meetings shall be open to the public and in compliance
with the applicable state law.
4 . Powers and Duties
The Sign Design Review Board shall :
a. adopt general guidelines for the Design Committee
to follow in sign review.
b. advise Design Committee on any particular application
which may be brought before the Board.
5 . Terms of Office
The first voting members of the Sign Design Review Board
shall be appointed for the following term of office : two
for two years , three for three years , and the remaining
members for four years . Thereafter, the term of office .
for voting members shall be four (4) years . A person
appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve the remainder of
the unexpired term of the particular position. Each
appointment shall be effective upon filing a copy thereof
in the office of the City Clerk. A member of the Board .
may be removed from office by the appointing authority
for inexcusable absence at three ( 3) or more meetings ,
consecutively for inefficiency or other due cause .
Renton City Council Meeting firl
Minutes of 8/19/74 - Page 5
VOUCHER APPROVAL Finance Committee Chairman Schellert submitted committee report for
5569-5777 Void approval of payment of vouchers #5578 through #5732 in the amount of
5578-5732 O.K. $132,683.39 having received department certification as to receipt of
merchandise and/or services. Vouchers #5569 through #5777 were machine
voided. MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , VOUCHERS BE APPROVED
FOR PAYMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
ORDINANCES Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented the Sign Code
Sign Code Ordinance for first reading and explained some of the revisions.
Ordinance After reading, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT,
THAT THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE REFERRED BACK TO THE LEGISLATION
COMMITTEE. Councilman Perry presented his minority report of the
Legislation Committee recommending that the following paragraph be
added to the Sign Code, Section 4-1918-6. P-1 (Public Use) District:
"no approval shall be necessary by the Sign Design Committee of any
design or logo as to any church, school district or identifying signs
of any other municipal or quasi-municipal entity". MOVED..BY PERRY,
SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , THAT THIS AMENDMENT BE INCLUDED IN THE PRO-
POSED ORDINANCE. Discussion ensued concerning regulations, emblems
or functions not prohibited, but general control felt to be necessary.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 2 AYES, 5 NOS. AMENDMENT FAILED. ORIGINAL MOTION
CARRIED.
Sign Design I Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented the Sign Design •
Review Board I Review- Board ordinance for first reading. After reading, it was
MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY CLYMER, TO REFER BACK TO THE LEGISLA-
TION COMMITTEE. MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance 2873 Legislation Committee Chairman announced receipt of the Restrictive
Rezone GS-1 to Covenants from Nesheim, Bitney and Grouws for the rezone of their
L-1 property ,from GS-1 to L-1 and presented the ordinance for first read-
ing. After reading, the ordinance was advanced for second and final
readings. MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, THAT THE ORDI-
NANCE BE ADOPTED AS READ. ROLL CALL VOTE: ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS Legislation Committee Chairman presented resolution for adoption
Resolution 1930 setting date of September 23, 1974 for Public Hearing on petition
Public Hearing for street vacation of "M" Place No. (Highlands Church of Christ) .
9/23/74, Street MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY GRANT, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED
Vacation, M P1 .N. AS READ AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 23, 1973 BE SET. CARRIED.
Planned Unit MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERRY, THAT THE PROPOSED PLANNED UNIT
Development DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE (PUD) BE REFERRED FROM THE LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
' TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE. After some discussion, MOTION
FAILED. MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI THAT THE PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
MOTION CARRIED.
Adjournment MOVED BY DELAURENTI , SECONDED BY GRANT, COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN.
MOTION- CARRIED. Meeting adjourned at 11 :08 P.M.
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Delores A. Mead, City C1 rk
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WARRANT U18TRIBUTIUN DATE R/1V/74
. BEGIN ENDING TOTAL
WARRANT WARRANT AMOUNT OF
FUND DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER WARRANTS
44
1
RRENT/CN4,ut I/c,,o .5C6 9 - .�'" 777
• 557E 5616 $39a671, 178
PARKS AND RECREATION 5617 5627 $4, 699126
CITY. STREET 5628 5638 $12§ 108056
LIBRARY 5639 5680 67.3111135
REG© AND STREET FWD THRUST 5681 5682 $34071183
URBAN ARTERIAL, 5683 5683 •22y946140
AIRPORT CONSTRUCT/ON FUND 5684 . 5684 6500100
WATERWORKS UTILITY 5685 5692 410§024125
AIRPORT 5693 5694 6121,00
. EGUIFMENT RENTAL 5695 .5704 0104,567115
CENTRAL STORES 5705 5705 45542e8
FIREMEN PENSION 5706 5932 0218095994
TOTAL OF ALL WARRANTS. Gfp2a683139
WE§ THE UNDERSIGNED MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE RENTON
CITY COUNCIL§ HAVINA RECEIVED DEPARTMENTAL CERTIEICAT$ON THAT
MERCHANDISE AND/OR SERVICES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OR RENDERED§ DO --
HEREBY APPROVE FOR PAYMENT VOUCHERS N0o 5578 THROUGH NOQ
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MEMORANDUM ,+
August15 e 1974
'+ TO Del: Mead, City',Clerk
ii: FROM. James C. Hanson..
'SUBJECT Revisions to„Proposed Sign Code
The following `are revisions agreed .to by the Legislation Committee` at
` meeting of. August ,13, 1974
'$'_,'' A. Add definition of Political Sign - • ,, .
, r. "Political Sign. Signs advertising a candidate or candidates
for public elective office, or a political party, or signs'
, urging a particular vote op a public issue decided by ballot."
B Section 4-1903, B,' should be amended by adding the following,
the event that the Sign Design Ccommittee, does not act
•
M1IB. upon••an application within thirty (30) days after. receipt 4
thereof, then such application shall be deemed approved by
the, Committee unless, for proper cause, such application .
has been referred to the Design Review Board for its'
recommendation; provided, however, that applications for
sign ;permits relating to signs not exceeding eight (8)
square.feet in size, which primarily 'identify the business
;' 'and/or, ownership, shall not' require approval by the Sign '-`
Design _Committee, but shall be handled by the Building', �rl = ,
Official.„ ,
r'
C; The following should .be added at the end 'of Section '4 1.903, 2, B
"the Building Official may waive any of•the aforementioned y,;,; • }
requirements when he determines same to be...unnecessary,;in
11; relation to the sign permit applied for, its;, size and
i location.'°
D. Add to Section 4-1903.
"Exceptions.
L Political signs' less than twelve, 12 sauare fee '',o
one f_ace." ,,:• .:
The ,above,, along with the one we discussed yesterday] concernirjg •filing,of
3onds, should :be added to the proposed ordinance now in the. Council
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Government Relations•• Publi%Relations •Advertising
/ WILLIAMd,FRITZ
Presilent
:in Office:Grand Central on the Park,Suite 360 4,-
�..� 216 First Avenue South
Seattle,Washington 98104 Phone:(2Q6)622-5340
Olympia:614 Capitol Center Building
Olympia,Washington 98501 Phone:(a06)943-8040
7,
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
June 6 , 1974 Municipal Building
Thursday , 8 : 00 P . M . Council Chambers
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Avery Garrett, presiding, led the Pledge of Allegiance and
called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order.
ROLL CALL OF EARL CLYMER, Council President; CHARLES DELAURENTI , RICHARD M.
COUNCIL STREDICKE, KENNETH D. BRUCE, WILLIAM J. GRANT. It was MOVED BY
CLYMER, SECONDED BY BRUCE, THAT THE ABSENT COUNCILMEN BE EXCUSED.
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY OFFICIALS AVERY GARRETT, Mayor; DEL MEAD, City Clerk; G. M. SHELLAN, City
IN ATTENDANCE Attorney; WARREN GONNASON, Public Works Director; RICHARD GEISSLER,
Acting Fire Chief; and JAMES HANSEN, BUILDING DIVISION.
PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set and proper notices having been published
Proposed and posted, Mayor Garrett opened the Public Hearing on the pro-
Revisions to posed revisions to the existing Sign Code. City Clerk Mead read
Existing Sign letter from Sound Ford Co. President Gene Harris, requesting con-
Code sideration of a change to Section 4-1914 - D. allowing banners and
Letter from streamers, if properly maintained, for a $5.00 annual permit. Mr.
Sound Ford Warren Gonnason, Public Works Director, called on Mr. James Hansen,
Building Division of the Public Works Department, to explain the
proposed revisions by both the Ad Hoc Committee of the Community
Services Committee and the Legislation Committee. Section 4-1901-2.
Purpose - was added by both committees; Section 4-1903-1 .B.- Revocable
Permits - was deleted by both committees; Section 4-1903-4 - Permit
Fees - C.- Ad Hoc Committee recommended $5.00 permit fee, Legislation
Committee recrt—: r2 5.UD -_ hat It s e ov l d be $5.00 for busi-
nesse . �`;,3;. , ;,s:by es; D. Ac Hoc Committee recommended
the ae .. fee temporary cloth signs over public rights-of-way be
L"9a„
reduced to $5.00; Section 4-1903-6 - Inspections - A. the Ad Hoc
Committee recommended yearly re-inspection and the Legislation Committee
recommended periodic re-inspection; Section 4-1904-2 - Construction,
C. Restrictions on Combustible Maerials, the Ad Hoc Committee made
some slight changes; Section 4-1904-3 - Clearance - both committees
recommended deletion of E. "Projection over Alleys" ; Section 4-1908 -
Roof Signs - Ad Hoc Committee recommended deletion of the whole section,
Legislation Committee recommended deletion of Paragraph 3.A only;
Section 4-1910-1 , both committees recommended deletion of Tables No.
10-A and 10-B, Section 4-1910-3.A. , both committees recommended change
in legal setback and Paragraph B. deleted entirely; Ad Hoc Committee
recommended deletion of Section 4-1911 - Combination Signs, Legislation
Committee recommended change to 4-1911-3 that combination signs may not
project over public property, both committees recommended additions to
4-1914 - Prohibited Signs and Devices , Ad Hoc Committee adding H. Roof
Signs, I. Projecting Signs over public right-of-way, J. Combination
Signs, Legislation Committee adding H. Projecting Signs over public
right-of-way, Section 4-1914-3, A. was revised by the Ad Hoc Committee
to add a table for years to comply, Legislation Committee revised this
also with a different table. The Ad Hoc Committee added a Sign Design
Review Board to this section, with application to Board of Adjustment
for variance, Legislation Committee added application for variance
to Board of Adjustment; Section 4-1914-4, Ad Hoc Committee added pro-
vision for change of ownership for beginning of amortization period.
Both committees revised Section 4-1918-3, B, the Ad Hoc Committee
deleting roof and combination signs; Section 4-1918-3, C, added pro-
visions for Motor Vehicle Dealership over 1 Acre provisions by both
committees; both committees revised Section 4-1918-6, D to include
approval by the Sign Design Review Board.
Renton City Council
Minutes of 6/6/74 - Page 2
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
Sign Design The Ad Hoc Committee recommended that the Sign Design Review Board
Review Board be made up of an architect, landscape architect, urban planner,
another from a design-related profession, three laymen, one from
the Central Business District and two from other business or shopping
centers. They would meet at least once a ,month to review all applica-
tions for recommended quality of design, square footage; artistic
value, lighting, etc. The Legislation Committee recommended review
by a Sign Design Review Board consisting of City staff members; Public
Works Department Design Division Supervisor, Building Division Plan
Examiner, Legislative Assistant to the Council , and the Landscape
Planner. There was some discussion of the delays that might bu
caused by a Board meeting once a month, or even twice a month, and
the availability of City Staff members every day.
AUDIENCE Mr. William J. Fritz, 216 First Ave. S. , Seattle, representing the
COMMENT Business Advertising Council of Washington, spoke on how important
it was to make definitions very clear and succinct, as legal questions
may arise. They would like to recommend the addition of one facet
added to Section 4-1901-2 - Purpose - to provide visual identifica-
tion for business. Mention was also made of the definition of Sec-
tion 4-1902-19, Off-Premise Signs , of signs that were leased and
not owned by business, just compensation for property that still
had monetary value after the amortization period. Also, that it
might be discriminatory to exempt theatres and auto dealers from
certain provisions and to allow big business with expensive signs
to amortize over a long period, while small businesses with signs
valued at $500 or less would only have five years to amortize their
investment and the amortization schedule' should date from the effec-
tive date of the ordinance, and not the installation date.
Councilman Delaurenti asked Mr. Fritz asked if they could get his
comments in writing for the Legislation Committee and Mr. Fritz
agreed that he would give the report to the Committee.
Mr. Roger Rutan, 1015 Eastlake Ave. E. , Seattle, representing
Obie-Pacific Outdoor Advertising and Foster and Kleiser, spoke
on Section 4-1918-3.F. Off-Premise Signs, indicating that they
should be allowed to be double-faced.
Ms. Vera Peat, 110 Rainier Ave. S. , West Wind Motel operator,
expressed her views to coincide with the Ad Hoc Committee, and
that business men and women should be allowed to participate in
the Sign Design Review Board.
Mr. Mike Lotto, 7812 So. Sunnycrest Road, representing the Greater
Renton Highlands Shopping Center, questioned Section 4-1908-3, A -
Projection of roof signs, asking effect on sign at A & H Drugs in
the Shopping Center, also questioning the signs for the Mayfair
Market.
Mr. John L. Powers, Seattle Lumber Co. , remarked that he was in
favor of relying on the City Staff as a Sign Design Review Board.
Mr. Robert Hendrickson, 11541 76th Ave. S. , of A & H Drugs, inquired
if the sign on his store in the Highlands Shopping Center was legal .
Mr. Hansen replied that under the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation,
it would not be allowed to erect a new roof sign, but the sign would
fall under the amortization schedule, giving you up to 18 years, or
applying for variance to keep the sign longer. Councilman Stredicke
reported that under the Legislation Committee's recommendation, the
sign would be a complying sign. If there was still some value in
the sign after the amortization period, you could get variance for
another five years, and that could also be extended. Mr. Fritz
remarked that advertising value cannot be compensated for under an
amortization schedule.
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PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
AUDIENCE Mr. Dan Van Eaton, 2152 N. E. 78th, representing the Renton Village
COMMENT Co. , questioned the double face or single face. Shopping Center
businesses were all removed from the road and the businesses depending
on the sign at the entrance for advertising their businesses. Double
faced sign would be limited to 150 square feet per side. Councilman
Stredicke said that both the Renton Village Shopping Center and the
Highlands Shopping Center, that were represented tonight, were under
one ownership, but what about the businesses on the other side of
Sunset Blvd. , all under different owners, and how could they insure
equal treatment. Mr. Lotto remarked that the Shopping Center only
owned one big sign, but that the super-market there should be allowed
a reader board. Councilman Grant stated that was exactly what the
Ad Hoc Committee recommended for a Sign Design Review Board, with
business men participating so that each individual sign could be
reviewed as to its economic importance.
Correspondence The City Clerk read letter from a member of the Ad Hoc Committee,
Mr. Milton Cable, of White House Realty, to the effect that he felt
the community would be best served with a Sign Design Review Board
made up of cross-section of the membership, as recommended by the
Ad Hoc Committee. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kinney, 3613 N.E.
12th St. , was also read, stating they opposed any extension of the
ordinance on sign control . The Clerk read a letter from Mr. William K.
Longwell , Jr. , 402 Index Place N.E. , expressing his approval of the
new city Sign Code ordinance.
Councilman Grant remarked there were about 400 non-conforming signs
in the City, and that they were trying to beautify the city, but that
there must also be consideration of the economics involved. Mr. Fritz
stated if it was the Council 's desire to take the recommendation of
the Ad Hoc Committee for the Sign Design Review Board, that he would
recommend that they add a fourth lay member who has advertising exper-
' ience.
Mr. Rudy Nicolich, 19845 East Valley Highway, Kent, commented that
he operates an ARCO station at that location, and had a sign con-
structed advertising his automatic transmission repair service,
which cost him $1 ,800. Has been thinking of moving his business to
Renton, to a location on Rainier Ave. S. , but that under the pro-
visions of the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation, the sign would not
be legal . City Attorney Shellan gave his opinion that Section 4-1901-3,
D. Alternate Provisions - gives pretty much discretion to approve
signs, which might apply for small businesses, and unless the Sign Board
should reject it within thirty days, it could be handled by a Building
Official .
Councilman Stredicke brought up the letter from Sound Ford regarding
banners and streamers. Considerable discussion ensued regarding
Section 4-1914-1 ,D, Prohibited Signs and Devices, which prohibits
pennants, banners, streamers, etc. It was pointed out that used car
businesses had pleaded that these were necessary, and that they would
be changed frequently.
Mr. Ralph Osgood, 1307 N. 28th St. , representing Renton Village
Cinema I and II, stated that the reader board along FAI 405 was a
public service and very necessary to the business.
Public Hearing It was MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , THAT THE HEARING
Closed ' BE CLOSED. MOTION CARRIED. The Public Hearing was closed.
Recess MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , THAT THE COUNCIL RECESS
FOR FIVE MINUTES. CARRIED.
The meeting reconvened at 10:16 P.M. with all Councilmen present as
previously reported.
Renton City Council
Minutes of 6/6/74 - Page 4
CORRESPONDENCE AND CURRENT BUSINESS
City Clerk Mead reported receipt of a check for $15.00 from Porcello
Jewelers as a contribution, for ball field lighting.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Delaurenti reported receipt of a letter from Stephen Joubert,
1035 Lynnwood Ave. N.E. , complaining of the City ordinance governing
the type of gas containers that could be filled, and had discussed the
matter with the Acting Fire Chief, and suggested that the Fire Prevention
Officer contact the gentleman and explain that this is the Federal and
State Code, and the City adopted the ordinance to conform.
Citizen Councilman Stredicke inquired of Public Works Director Gonnason if
Complaint he had any report on the horse tied up in a residential district
that Mr. George R. Lee, 711 Aberdeen Ave. N.E. , had complained of.
Mr. Gonnason reported that he couldn't report as yet that the horse
had been removed, but that the department was working on the problem.
Adjournment It was MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , THAT THE MEETING
BE ADJOURNED. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 P.M.
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Richard M. Stredicke, Chairman
Legislative Committee
Renton City Council
Renton, Washington 98055
Dear Mr. Stredicke,
In :reviewing the city sign code and in discussions of changes being
proposed, I would like to make the following recommendations for your
committee to consider.
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Section 4-1914 prohibits certain signs and devices including strings
of :pennants, banners or streamers. Traditionally, used car sales in
auto dealers and independent used car dealers have depended on banners •
for identification.
I understand the reason this section was added to prohibit banners and
would suggest the' following change to Sec. 4-1914D.
Strings of pennants, banners or streamers, festoons of light clusters of
flags, wind-animated objects, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival
nature except as specifically provided in Sections 4-1915 and 4-1916 of
this Code. Not prohibited are national, state and institutional flags
properly displayed or temporary signs and decorations customary for special •
holidays, such as Independence 3My, Christmas and similar events of a public .
mature. Portable signs or any sign which.is not permanently mounted.
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Exceptions to 4-1914D may be banners or streamers purchased on annual basis
by 'purchasing a $5 annual permit. This permit can'be cancelled by the City
of :Renton on 3O 'day notice if the permit holder does not properly maintain
said devices and keep them in a good state of repair.
I hope that the committee will give serious consideration to this and I
would be happy to meet with proper committee to discuss this further.
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William J. Grant
City Councilman
Municipal Building
Renton, WA 98055
Dear Councilman Grant:
We would like to go on record as opposing any further extension of the
ordinance dealing with sign control. In fact, we were disappointed
that any extension was granted at all.
You know as well as we do that all ordinances and public hearings are
published as legal notices in the local press. The fact "that no one
had ever told the businesses of the violations" does not excuse them
from compliance with the law. It is naive to say that those affected
by the law were not fully aware of its implications when the law was
first passed five years ago. We find it difficult to sympathize with
the "400 or so violators." Ignorance of the law has never been a
valid excuse whether the violator is a citizen or a business.
As long time residence of Renton we are concerned about our city.
Unfortunatelyr, Renton looks like a rest stop off of I-405. Signs
importune the citizen to eat, sleep, buy, drink, and get gassed.
We remember the difficulty the Planning Department had in getting
nominations for an award to that building which most added to Renton's
beauty. Outside of the Carco Theatre and the Library what is there
of beauty? The local motel or pizza joint?
We vacationed at Carmel-By-The-Sea and didn't miss the garish signs
flashing the virtues of this beanery over the one down the street.
We applaude the strict Bellevue law and feel Renton could benefit by
such a "drastic step". Although the present ordinance isn't as strict
it is a positive step. But it is in danger of a fatal stumble if the
violators get their way. Aesthetics can be compatible with economics.
Since we both work we find the Thursday 9 a.m. committee meetings on
sign ordinance inconvenient. We appreciate your effort to seek more
input. We hope that those who feel the way we do will make their
opinions known to you and your ad hoc committee and that our opinions
will assist in bringing about strict enforcement of the sign ordinance.
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Sh rlee A. Kinn
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September 12, 1973.
The Honorable William Grant
Chairman,
Renton City Council ad hoc
Committee
Dear Mr. Grants
I have been a Renton resident since 1946. I. 'wish to make a
statement concerning the sign code ordinance.
I certainly do. approve of the new city sign.code ordinance which
is to go into effect September 26, 1973. I believe it should be
strongly implemented.
I frankly believe the ,Renton central business area is dying. To
me this central business core ahsalways been one of the ugliest
business districts I have ever seen.
Indicative of a dying business district is its negative approach
to the city's .sign. code ordinance, :its"desire not to. help pay for
underground wiring, its lukewarm approval of the so-called city
beautification in the central area and its continuing negative
approach to the Renton School District. All of these, especially
the latter, seem to me to be selfish, shortsighted and represen-
tative of a death gasp
All these signs are certainly not beautiful, but generally gaudy
and remind me of Seattle's Aurora Avenue. I would much rather
do my shopping in peripheral shopping centers.
Yes, again, I support the Renton sign code ordinance,
Thank you very much for your support of environmental issues.
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Barbara Campagna being first duly sworn on
oath, deposes and says that she is the .cbief...clerk of
THE RENTON RECORD-CHRONICLE, a tri-weekly newspaper. That
said newspaper is a legal newspaper and it is now and has been for
more than six months prior to the date of publication referred to,
printed and published in the English language continually as a tri-
weekly newspaper in Renton, King County, Washington, and it is now
and during all of said time was printed in an office maintained at the
aforesaid place of publication of said newspaper. That the Renton
Record-Chronicle has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of - ---
the Superior Court of the County in which it is published, to-wit, King
County, 127VCIF MEN
Washington.That the annexed is a proposed revision sign NOT E CP PUBLIC WARING
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code I that the-Renton City Couricil'll',
fixed the+.6th',day;;of>June,, i
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as it was published in regular issues (and hers off they Rxeriyton Municipal
not in supplement form of said newspaper)once each issue for a period , Building;. Renton".iwahingtori ;
the time and.,place for el,• !,
One hearing to+consider the following
of consecutive issues, commencing on the Proposed Rev`.isi ns to the�Ex-
isting•Sign{Cod9 ., - -.
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2 day of 19 May 74 and ending the are invited'to be,prresent:to ;
approval;4sapproval (•j opinions
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inclusive, and that such newspaper was regularly distributed to its ; ' Published in+dhe Renton•Re-
subscribers during all of said period.That the full amount of the fee cord Chronicle ,May , -`.1974.
charged for the foregoing publication is the sum of$ 2r.5.9., which
• has been paid in full at the rate of per folio of one hundred words
for the first insertion and per folio of one hundred words for each
subsequent insertion.
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Renton City Council
Municipal Building'
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton, Washington 98055
Attention: Councilman William J. Grant
Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee
on Signs
Dear Mr. Grant:
We appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the
proposed revisions of the existing Renton sign code.
A few months ago, Mr. Dave Irish of our company,
appeared at one of the meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee
to discuss changes in Section 4-1918, sub-section 3F
dealing with off-premise signs. The present code states
in part:
"Three (3) off-premise sign
structures with either a single
face or with back-to-back faces
shall be permitted within six
hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way, pro-
vided. that no off-premise sign
structure is located closer than
one hundred fifty (150) feet to
any off-premise sign structure."
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Renton City Council -2- May 30, 1974
The proposed changes submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee on
this same point read as follows :
"Three (3) off-premise sign
faces not to exceed three hundred
(300) square feet each shall be
permitted within six hundred sixty
(660) lineal feet along a public
right-of-way, provided that no off-
premise sign structure is located-
closer than one hundred fifty feet
(150' ) to any other off-premise
sign structure."
As a result of Mr. Irish' s discussion with the Ad Hoc
Committee it was agreed without opposition that the
original wording would be reinstated. Apparently, through
a clerical error this language has not been replaced even
though it has been clearly marked on a copy we reviewed as.
something that was to be altered. This action is in line
with the suggestions of the second Ad Hoc Committee' s pro-
posal which states :
"Three (3) off-premise sign
structures not to exceed three
hundred (300) square feet each
shall be permitted within six
hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way,
provided that no off-premise
sign structure is located
closer than one hundred fifty
feet (150') to any other off-
premise sign structure.
This recommendation is obviously not in conflict with the
original language but through the omission of the words
"with either a single face or back-to-back faces," it
lacks the clarity of the original and existing Renton
code which is of course the reason this particular lan-
guage was inserted. The substitution of the words "not
to exceed 300 square feet each, would appear to be an
unnecessary repetition as the 300 feet limitation is
referred to twice previously in the same section.
Renton City Council -3- May 30, 1974
As you know the present section dealing with off-premise
signs is developed as a result of several months of public
hearings and discussions and was so highly regarded that
the Renton code became the model for the 1971 Washington
State Scenic Vistas Act which varies only slightly from
the Renton code in that it permits four sign structures
(single face or back-to-back faces) within any 660 feet.
The Renton code is, therefore, somewhat more restrictive
than the State law and should present no problems of
enforcement as any sign which complies with the existing
Renton code will obviously not be in conflict with the
State Act.
We therefore would like to remind you of the discussion
by the Ad Hoc Committee of a few months ago and its ex-
pressed intent to retain the language of the existing .
code in this regard, and respectfully request that such
a change be made.
Prior commitments make it impossible for either Mr. Irish
or myself to be in attendance at this evening's meeting;
however, Mr. Roger Rutan, local manager for Obie Outdoor
Advertising has indicated that he will be present in the
event that the members wish to ask for any further infor-
mation.
Res tfully submitted,
Martin A. Sangster
Vice President
Public Relations Director
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fixed the '�! Pth day of June ' , 1974 , at
8: 00 P .M. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal
Building, Renton , Washington as the -time and place for a
public hearing to consider the following :
Proposed Revisions to the Existing Sign Code
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Renton City Council is currently studying proposals
for changes in the City ' s Sign Code . An Ad-Hoc Committee
has worked with the City Council ' s Community Services
Committee for several months in preparing recommended
changes to the ordinance . .
The Council ' s Legislation Committee has reviewed these
recommended changes and has added some additional changes
to the existing Sign Code .
A public hearing will be held at 8 : 00 p.m. on Thursday ,
June 6 , 1974 during the regular meeting of the Renton :
City Council in the Council Chambers in the Municipal
Building. The purpose of the hearing is to review
• changes proposed by both Council Committees and to , .
accept additional comments from the general public.
Any person having comments or suggested changes to the
existing Sign Code , wants to speak in support of
recommended changes , or in opposition to those changes
is encouraged to attend this public hearing . The input
from this public hearing will be reviewed by the Council ' s
Legislation Committee before a final draft of a new
ordinance is presented to the City Council.
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Renton City Council
Meeting of 5/20/74 - Page 5
OLD BUSINESS - Continued
Public Hearing Legislation Committee Notice of Public Hearing set date of June 6,
Sign Code Thursday meeting 8:00 PM to review changes to the City's Sign Code
Revisions proposed by the Committee and an .Ad-hoc Committee which has worked
Thursday 6/6/74 with the Council 's Community Services Committee for several months,
as well as accept additional comments from the general public. MOVED
BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERRY, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REVISIONS
TO SIGN CODE BE HELD JUNE 6, 1974 AT 8:00 PM.
NEW BUSINESS MOVED BY/'CLYMER, SECONDED BY PERRY, LETTER FROM MAYOR GARRETT TO COUN-
Newly Created CIL PRESIDENT AS RELATES TO PROPOSED,ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT OF AIRPORT
Position within DIRECTOR 'BENNETT AS DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, BE REFERRED TO
Public Works Dpt.THE AVIATION COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND REPORT BACK. CARRIED.
RECESS MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, COUNCIL RECESS. CARRIED.
Council Reconvened at 9:51 p.m. with all Councilmen present at roll
call as previously shown.
VOUCHER APPROVAL Finance and Personnel Committee Chairman Schellert recommended approv-
#3764-3771 Void al of payment of Vouchers No. 3772 through 3920 in amount of
#3772-3920 O.K. $254,077.04 having received departmental certification as to receipt
of merchandise and/or services. Vouchers No. 3764 through 3771 were
machine voided during processing by Data Processing. MOVED BY
SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , COUNCIL AUTHORIZE PAYMENT AS
RECOMMENDED. CARRIED.
ORDINANCES Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented Glacier Park
Ordinance #2851 Rezone ordinance for second and final readings , having been placed
Glacier Park on first reading 5/13/74. City Clerk Mead read ordinance changing
Rezone R-757-74 zoning classification from (G) General to (MP) Manufacturing Park, prop-
erty located on West Valley Hwy. ,. for second and final readings.
MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY BRUCE, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS
READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #2852 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented rezone ordinance
Living Memorial of Living Memorial Association of Kennydale, which had been placed
Association on first reading 5/13/74, rezoning property located on N.E. 27th
Rezone R-761-74 St. between Edmonds Ave. N.E. and Aberdeen Ave. N.E. for use of
single family residences (P-1 to G-7200) . Following second and
final readings, it was MOVED BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY BRUCE, COUN-
CIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
Ordinance #2853 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented rezone ordinance
Hill & Rowley of Mr. Harold W. Hill and Mr. Louis B. Rowley for second and final
Rezone readings; first reading 5/13/74. Following second and final read-
R-762-74 ings by the City Clerk of ordinance rezoning West Valley Hwy. property
from G to M/P for proposed warehouse and office, MOTION BY DELAURENTI,
SECONDED BY STREDICKE, COUNCIL ADOPT ORDINANCE AS READ. ROLL CALL:
ALL AYES. ' CARRIED.
Ordinance #2854 Legislation Committee Chairman Stredicke presented ordinance for first
L. I.D. 279 Bonds reading which fixed the requirements for L. I.D. 279 Bonds and directed
the issuance and sale thereof to Seattle-Northwest Securities Corp. ,
Seattle, the City' s Bonding Counsel . Following first reading of the
ordinance, MOTION BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY PERRY, COUNCIL SUSPEND
RULES AND PLACE ORDINANCE ON SECOND AND FINAL READINGS. CARRIED.
City Clerk Mead read ordinance authorizing L. I.D. Bonds in amount of
' $54,993.04, MOTION BY SCHELLERT, SECONDED BY DELAURENTI , ORDINANCE
BE ADOPTED AS PRESENTED. ROLL CALL: ALL AYES. CARRIED.
RESOLUTIONS Resolution presented by Legislation Committee transferred $415,384.10
Resolution #1910 from Federal Shared Revenue Fund to Curent Fund, (Security of Persons
Transfer of & Property) , Park Fund (Physical Environment) , Street Fund (Transpor-
Shared Revenue tation) , and Library Fund Accounts (Intellectual Environment).
Funds Following reading of the resolution, it was MOVED BY DELAURENTI ,
SECONDED BY SCHELLERT, RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED AS READ. CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY STREDICKE, SECONDED BY BRUCE, COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURN. CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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WARRANT' DIBTRIBUTION DATE: 5/20/74:
BEGIN END$NC '.TOTAL:
WARRANT WARRANT AMOUNT OF'
FUND DEBCRIPTION • NUMBER NUMBER 'WARRANTS• -
rnc///,✓ 14e 40 s m 82 7/
CURRENT 3772 3513. $98 958 s 44
PARKS AND RECREATION 3814 3830 A5040e77
ARTERIAL: STREET 3831 3831 694'77
CITY STREET 3832 3845 811, 772o26
REG, AND STREET FWD THRUST' 3846 3852 0640959,43
,
URBAN ARTERIAL: 3853 3857 060094i74
AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION FUND • 3858 3861 881,290e32
WATERWORKS UTILITY 3862' 5875 668853,35
AIRPORT . 3876: 9884. • 81,3261159
EQUIPMENT RENTAL' 3885' 3895 81i141t48
FIREMEN PENSION 3896• 39E0 •70179,89
TOTAL OF' ALL' WARRANTS 8254, 077604
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED MEMBERS' OF: THE FINANCE'' COMMITTEE: OF• THE RENTON
CITY COUNCIL, HAVING RECEIVED DEPARTMEPTAL1 CERTIFICATION THAT
MERCHANDISE.:AND/OR. SERVICES HAVE' BEEN RECEIVED OR RENDERED, DO
HEREBY 'APPROVE' FOR PAYMENT VOUCHERS NOp 3772 THROUGH NO.
3920 IN THE: AMOUNT OF: $254e077.04 THI8' 20 OP: MAY ££££L£££
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CITY OF RENTON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has
fixed the 6th day of June , 1974 , at
8 : 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal
Building, Renton , Washington as the -time and place for a
public hearing to consider the following :
Proposed Revisions to the Existing Sign Code
Any and all interested persons are invited to be present
to voice approval , disapproval or opinions on same .
CITY OF RENTON
Delores A. Mead , Ci y Clerk
DATE OF PUBLICATION
May 24, 1974
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
ss.
COUNTY OF KING ) •
hereby certify that
three (3) copies of the above notice were posted by me in
three conspicuous places on the property described and one
copy was posted at the City Municipal Building , Renton ,
Washington on date of , 19
Signed
ATTEST : •
Notary Public in and for the State
of Washington , residing at Renton.
CITY OF RENTON
•
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY
RENTON CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Renton City Council has
fixed the 6th day of June , 1974 , at
8 : 00 P .M. in the Council Chambers of the Renton Municipal
Building, Renton , Washington as the time and place for a
public hearing to consider the following :
Proposed Revisions to the Existing Sign Code
Any and all interested persons are invited to be present
to voice approval , disapproval or opinions on same.
CITY OF RENTON
Alet- Q.
Delores A. Mead, Ci y Clerk
DATE OF PUBLICATION
May 24, 1974
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF WASHINGTON)
ss .
COUNTY OF KING
I , hereby certify that
three (3) copies of the above notice were posted by me in
three conspicuous places on the property described and one
copy was posted at the City Municipal Building, Renton ,
Washington on date of , 19
Signed
ATTEST :
Notary Public in and for the State
of Washington , residing at Renton.
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FR T%S
FOSTER AND KLEISER
A M E T R O M E D I A COMPANY
3601 SIXTH AVENUE-SOUTH
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134
(2061 682-3833
May 30, 1974
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Renton City Council 1 ;�
Municipal Building ,:
200 Mill Avenue South
Renton, Washington 98055
Attention: Councilman William J. Grant
Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee
on Signs
Dear Mr. Grant:
We appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you the
proposed revisions of the existing Renton sign code.
A few months ago, Mr. Dave Irish of our company,
appeared at one of the meetings of the Ad Hoc Committee
to discuss changes in Section 4-1918, sub-section 3F
dealing with off-premise signs. The present code states
in part:
"Three (3) off-premise sign
structures with either a single
face or with back-to-back faces
shall be permitted within six
hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way, pro-
vided that no off-premise sign
structure is located closer than
one hundred fifty (150) feet to
any off-premise sign structure."
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Renton City Council -2- May 30, 1974
The proposed changes submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee on
this same point read as follows :
"Three (3) off-premise sign
faces not to exceed three hundred
• (300) square feet each shall be
permitted within six hundred sixty
(660) lineal feet along' a' public
right-of-way,, provided that no off-
,
• premise sign structure is located
closer than one hundred fifty feet
(150') to any other off-premise
sign structure."
As a result of Mr. Irish' s discussion with the Ad Hoc
Committee it was agreed without opposition that the
original wording would be reinstated. Apparently, through
a clerical error this language has not been replaced even
though it has been 'clearly marked on a copy we reviewed as
something that was to be altered. This action is in line
with the suggestions of the second Ad Hoc Committee' s pro-
posal which states :
"Three (3) off-premise sign
structures not to exceed lthree .
hundred (300) square feet each -=
shall be permitted within six
hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way,
provided that no off-premise
sign structure' is located
closer than one hundred fifty
feet (15(1) to any other off-
premise sign, structure.
This recommendation is obviously not in conflict with the
original language but through the omission of the words
"with either a single face or back-to-back, faces," it
lacks the clarity of the' original and existing Renton
code which is of course the reason this particular lan-
guage 'was .inserted. The substitution of the words "not
• to exceed 300 square feet eacht would appear 'to be 'an
unnecessary repetition as the, 300 feet limitation is
referred to twice previously in the same section.
•
Renton City Council -3- May 30, 1974
As you know the present section dealing with off-premise
signs is developed as a result of several months of public
hearings and discussions and was so highly regarded that
the Renton code became the model for the 1971 Washington
State Scenic Vistas Act which varies only slightly from
the Renton code in that it permits four sign structures
(single face or back-to-back faces) within any 660 feet.
The Renton code is, therefore, somewhat more restrictive
- than the State law and should present no problems of
enforcement as any sign which complies. with the existing
Renton code will obviously not be in conflict with the
State Act.
We therefore would like to remind you of the discussion
by the Ad Hoc Committee of a few months ago and its ex-
pressed intent to retain the language of the existing
code in this regard, and respectfully request that such
a change be made.
Prior commitments make it impossible for either Mr. Irish
or myself to be in attendance at this evening' s meeting;
however, Mr. Roger Rutan, local manager for Obie Outdoor
Advertising has indicated that he will be present in the
event that the members wish to ask for any further infor-
mation.
Res tfully. submitted,
Martin A. Sangster
Vice President
Public Relations Director
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING : , ' Gr' •
The Renton City Council is currently studying proposals '
' for changes in the City ' s Sign Code . An Ad-Hoc Comri"ttee . '
has worked with the City Council ' s Community Services
' Committee for several months in preparing recommended',,
changes to the ordinance .
. ' The .Council ' s Legislation Committee has reviewed these .
. recommended changes and has added some additional ,/Ianges
' to the existing Sign Code.
A public hearing will be held 'at 8 : 00 p.m. on Thursday ,
' June 6 , 1974 during the regular meeting of the' 'Renton '
City Council in the Council Chambers in the, Municipal
, Building. The purpose of the hearing 'is to rev '-ew
changes proposed by both Council Committees an:d' to
,accept additional comments from the general public. ' • ' ,
Any person having comments or suggested cha'hges to the
' existing Sign Code , wants to speak in support of
recommended changes , or in - opposition to those changes
is encouraged to attend this public hearing . The input
from this public hearing will be reviewed by the Council ' s ,
Legislation Committee before a final draft of a new .
Hordinance Is presented to the City Council . ,
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