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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SIGN CODE REGULATIONS
FOR AN OBJECT OF ART
June 30. 2015
LUAlS-000404. AE
Bruce Lee mural at Lee's Martial Arts
Laureen Nicolav. Senior Planner
ROBERT & WONDERFUL MORRISON
401 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057
Rick Moreno
11924 SE 169th Pl
Renton, WA 98058-6002
405 S 3RD ST
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DESCRIPTION: Sign code exemption issued by Renton Arts Commission to allow painting of the
west side wall of Lee's Martial Arts with a likeness of Bruce Lee.
CODE AUTHORITY: RMC 4-9-160F gives the Department of Community and Economic Development
authority to grant exemptions from the sign code for 'objects of art' provided an Exemption Certificate for
Public Art is issued. The code defines 'objects of art' as sculptures, wall paintings, murals, collages or banners
by artists recognized by the Renton Municipal Arts commission.
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Per RMC 4-9-160C, the Department of Community and Economic Development
may determine that objects of art are exempt from the requirements of the City's Sign code when:
1. Sited in a manner as to be readily accessible to pedestrians for passive viewing;
2. Sited in a manner so as not to unduly divert the attention of motorists from the roadway;
3. Stationary and do not revolve or otherwise move;
4. Not illuminated;
5. In good taste and reasonably reflect acceptable community values;
6. Of sufficient durability so as to have a life expectancy of at least ten (10) years;
7. Not used or referred to in the media or by the owners of the premises or operators of businesses
contained theron for business advertising purposes.
An exemption from the sign code regulations for an oject of art is hereby Approved on the proposed project.
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City of Renton Department of Community & E,
Bruce Lee mural at Lee's Martial Arts
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION :
1ic Development Certificate of Exemption Sign Code Regulations for an Object of Art
LUA15-000404, AE
June 30. 2015
Date
Appeals of this exemption must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on July 14, 2015, together with
the required fee with: Hearing Examiner, City of Renton, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Appeals
to the Examiner are governed by RMC 4-8-110 and more information regarding the appeal process may be
obtained from the City Clerk's Office, 425-430-6510.
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