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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF i2ENTON, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING �j--�nr`�`�-��
AND CREATING A "SIGN CODE" TO BE HER�TNAFTER KNOWN AND DESIG= ��� �Q��}���I
NATED AS THE "RENTON SIGN CODE" AS CHAPTER 19, TITLE IV (BUILD-
ING REGULATIOhS) OF ORDINANCE N0. 1628 KN04JN AS THE "CODE �F �����(
GENERAL ORDINANCES 0� THE CITY OF RENTON" REGULATING THE LOCA- ���j ��ZG��
TIOR, SIZE, TYPE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS AND RELATED MATTERS, �
PROHIBI?ING THE USE OF CERTAIN SIGNS, PRESCRIBING PENALTI�S FOR 1.�7 20�
THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND REPEALING CHAPTERS 11 AP�D 12, TI7LE �$yg
TV (BUTLDING R�GULATIONS) OF ORDINANCE N0. 1628 AND ANY AND ALL
' ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.
SECTION I
4-1901 : Title, Scope and Enforcement I
4-1902: Definitions and Abbreviations �
4-1903: Permits, Bonds, Application$, 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
r 4-1912: P1arquees
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-6,lay
4-1918: Land Use Zones
4-1919: Liability i
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, wi17 be hereinafter referred to as "This Code" and same shall
be and constitute Chapter 19, 7itle 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 regu7ating
signs so as to promote the health, safety, morals, general welfare, social
and economic welfare and es�hetics of the City of Renton. Signs are erected
to provide informa�ion for the benefit and convenience of pedestrians and
motorists and should not detract from �he quality of urban �nvironment by
being competitive or garish. Signs shou7d complement .and characterize the
environment which they serve to give their respective are�s 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 I
violations of any other lawful ordinance. This Code does not apply to any
signs or sign structures located within a building.
3. Enfarcement:
A. Autnority. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed
to er�force all the prnvisions of 7his Code.
B. Board of Appeals. In order to provi'de 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 (Bui7ding Regulations) of the Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, shall , upon proper application, render I
a decision consistent with the provisions of Section 4-737 .
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 ar structure in the City or
cause or permit the same to be done cnntrary to or in violation of any
of the provisions of 7his Code. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of This Code shall upan conviction be
guilty of a misdemeanor, ar�d 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 permi�ted; 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 7his Code ar� not intended
to prevent the use of any material , method of construction or design
not specifically prescribed by Tnis 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 �hat 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 �he singular. Words
used in the masculine gender inc7ude the feminine, and the f�minine the
masculine.
1 . Animated Sign. A sign with action or motion, flashing, or co7or changes
requiring electrical energy, electronic or manufactured source of supply,
but not including r�volving signs or wind actuated elements such as flags
or banners.
2. Approved Plastics. Approved plastic materia7s 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 far 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 Tnis Code, or his duly authorized deputy. �I
7. Combination Sign. Any sign incorporating any combination of the features of I
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 S�tback, item 15 following.)
9. Display Surface. 7he 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.
10A. Drive- In Business . A commercial facility which specia1izes in the I
dispensing of inerchandise and/or service to vehicles and/or to �
walk�up service windows .
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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. Heiqht. 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 specifi�.ed 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.
76. 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 an 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,
electi�e office, or a �poli:tica=l' party, or signs urging a particular vote
or action on a public issue decided by ballot, whether partisan or non-partisan .
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 ar 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 be used to attract
attention to the subject matter for advertising �urposes .
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 . 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
building of any kind , or any piece of work artificial7y built
up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner .
31 . Temporary Sign . Any sign , banner, pennant, valance , or advertising
display constructed of cloth , canvas , light fabric , cardboard ,
wa7lboard , or other light materia7s , with or without frames ,
intended to be displayed for a limited period of time only .
32 . Ur�iform Building Code . The adopted edition of the Uniform Building
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 protrudinr 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 wali .
4-1903 : PERMITS , BONDS , APPLICATIONS , FEES AND INSPECTIOPJS
l . 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 si n ermits must be a roved b the Si n Desi n Committee.
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l . 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 Qond 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 appl7cable 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 cnmpany 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.
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Bond Requirements
Sign Area (Square Feet) .� f' 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 �y 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 opinion such infor-
mation is necessary �o insure compliance with this Code. S�andard
plans may be filed with the 6uilding Official .
B. When applying for a permanent sign, a drawing, sketch, or photograph
with a superimposed drawing, accurate as to scale, sha71 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
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� site map of one (1 ) inch representing twenty (20) feet, or a larger scale,
, showing the. location of the sign, structure�, 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
permit applied for, its size and locatione
3. Exceptions
The following shall not require a permit. Thes� 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 similaa^ 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 sha11 not be �
considered an erection or alteration which re4uires sign permit unless
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a structural or e7ectrical change is made.
C. Temporary signs and decorations customary for° special holidays such as I,
Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on privat� property.
D. Real estate signs six (6) feet square or less in ar°ea offer°ing the
irrunediate premises for sale, lease, or rente
E. Signs of not over two (2) square feet advertis�ng that credit is .
available to members of monetary institutions.
F. One (1) on-premise sign, not electrical or �llu�ninated, two (2) square
feet or less, which is affixed permanently on a plane parallel to the
wall on the wall located entirely on pr°ivate property.
G. �don-electrica7 and non-illuminated parking and tr�ffic control signs
two (2) square feet or less on private property.
H. Qulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area for each public,
charitable, or religious institution rvhen 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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J. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erecti�n, when
cut into any masonry surface or wher� constructed of bronze or other incom-
bustible materials.
K. Signs of public service companies indicat��g danger and/or service or
safety information.
L. Political signs l,ess than twelve (12) square feet on one face as herein-abo ve
defined .
M. Si.gns_ advertising the programs of theatres .
4. Permit Fees �� �
At the time of issuing a permit to erect or install a sign or device
controlled by t��is Code, the Quilding 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 3-6 below:
TABLE 3-a
Fee for Signs on Private P�~operty
Up to but not including fifty (50) square feet $ 5.00
Fifty (50) square feet to but not includ�ng one
hundred fifty (150) square feet 10.00
One hundred fifty (150) square feet to but not
incl�ding three hundred (300) square feet 1�oA0
T��ee hundred (300) square feet and over 25°00
Bs Eor the t�mp�rar°y installation of signs, banners, streamerss etc� on
special perrr�it as provided in Section 4-1916 of �his �,�de, the pe�xn�t
fee shall b� twenty-five (25) dollars. Except: The fee shall be fi�e
(5) dollars for businesses with less than five employees. �
C. For the tempor°ar�y installation of cloth signs over the public right-ofm
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 star�ding letters or characters, where no background is speciall,y ,
provided, the area shall be considered as that encompassed by drawing
straight lines at the extremities of the shapes to be used.
I E. Real estate directional sign permits on the pub7ic right-of-way of a
temporary nature shall be ten (10) dollars per sign for a six (6) month
eriod with a renewal fee of five 5 dollars for a three (3) month
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period with only one (1) renewa1 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 abnve fees, the Building Official may collect a plan
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check fee equal to one-half (1/2) the sigr� permit fee if special engine-
� ering checks are required. Such fees shall be paid at the time of
application.
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G. Where work for which a permit is required by t�his 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
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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.
I. There shall be no permit fees for any pol�t�cal signs.
5. Maintenance
All signs, together with all of their supports9 braces, guys and anchors,
shall be kept in repair and in proper state of preservatian. The surfaces
of all signs sha17 be kep� neatly painted or posted at all times. The ground
area shall be neat and orderly.
6. Inspections �
A. R11 signs controlled by ,this Code shall be subject to inspection and
periodic re.m9nspection by the Building Official .
Qa Foo�ing inspections shall be made by the Building Official for all signs
having fo�tings.
C. All rvelding on signs or sign structures shall be done by certified
welders holding a valid certification from King Count,y or other govern-
mental jurisdiction acceptab7e 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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withou� a seal of an approved testing agency shall be inspected by the
�uilding Official .
E. 'fhe Building Official may nrder 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 CONSTRUCTInN
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1 . Design
A. General . Signs and sign s�ructures 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 I
be transmitted through the structural frame of the building to the ground
in such manner as not to overstress any of the e7ements thereof. The
overturning moment produced from 7ateral 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 build�ng. The weight af ear�h super-
imposed over footings may be used in de�ermining the dead-load resisting
� moment. Such earth sha17 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 anci sign s�ructures shall be designed and constructed
to resist seismic forces as specified in the adopted edition of the Uniform
I Building Code.
D. Combined Loads. Wind and seismic loads need not be combined in the design I
of signs or sign structures; on7y that loading producing the larger stresses
I may be used.
Vertical design loads, except roof liv� loads, sha71 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 Q�ilding
Code. Loads, both vertical and horizonta7 , exerted on the soil shall not
produce stresses exceeding those specified in the adopted edition of the
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7he working stresses of wire rope and its fastenings shall not exceed
twenty-five (25) percent af the ultimate s�rength of the rope nr
fasteners.
Working stresses for wind or seismic ]oads combined with dead loads may
be increased as specified in the adopted edition of the llniform Building
Code.
2. Construction
A, General . 7he supports for a71 signs or sign structures shall be placed
in or upon private property and shall be securely built, constructed, and
erected in conformance with the requiremen�s of This Code.
6. Materials. Materials of constructian for signs and sign structures shall
be of the qua7ity and grade as specified for buildings in �he adopted
edition of �he Uniform Building Code.
In all signs and sign structures the materials and details of construction I
shall , in the absence of specified requirements, conform with the follow-
ing:
(1) Structural steel shall be of such quality as to conform G�ith 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 stee7 as specified in U.B.C. Standards
" � and;:, in addition, ferrous metals sha71 be galvanized. Secondary �,
members, when formed integrally with t�e disp7ay surface, shall be
not less than No. 24 gauge in thickness. When not formed integrally I
with �he disp7ay surface, the minimum �hickness of the secondary I
members shall be No. 12 gauge. �
Stee7 members may be connected with one (7) galvanized or equivalent
bo7t 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 , sha17 be of all heartwood of a durab7e
species or shall be pressure-treated with an approved preservative. ;
Such members sha17 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 sha71 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 abnve.
Combination signs, roof signs, wall signs, pr.ojecting signs, and signs
on marquees shall be constructed of, incombustible materials, �xcept as
provided in item D. below. �do combustible materials other than approved
plastics shall' �be used in the construction of e7ectric 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 sha71 be so proportioned that
the bearing loads iinposed on the soil in either°direction, horizontal or
verticai , sha17 no�' exceed the safe values. Braced grnund.�signs shall
be anchored to resist� the specified wind or seismic "load acting �in any
direction. Anchors and supports sha17 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 dep�h below
ground greater than that of the frost line. Signs attached- to masonry,
concrete, or steel shall b� safely �and securely fastened thereto by
means of inetal anchors, bolts, or approved expansion screws of sufficient
size and anchorage to support safely the loads applied.
No wooden blocks or p7ugs 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.
Nn 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 .wal�ls specified in the� adopted edition
of the Uniform Building Code.
F. Display Surfaces.: Display surfaces in all types of signs may be made of I
metal , glass or approved plastics, or other approv�d non=combustible i
material . Glass thickness and area limitations shall be as set forth
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in 7able No. 4-A below:
TABLE N0. 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 3/76 Plain, Plate or Wired
144 3600 1/4 Plain, Plate or Wired
Over 144 Over 3600 1/4 Wired Glass
G. Approved Plastics. The 6uilding 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 typ�s of signs sha71 conform to the clearance and projection
requir�ments of this Section.
' B. Clearance from High Voltage Power Lines. Signs shall be lacated not less
than ten (10) fee� horizontal7y or twelve (12) feet vertically from over-
head electrical conductors which are energized in excess of seven hundred
fifty (750) volts. 7he term "overhead conductors" as used in this Section
means any electrical conduc�or, 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. Plo sign or sign
structure shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its
surface or supports will interfere in any way wi�h the free use of any
fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
D. Obstruction of Openings. No sign sha71 obstr.uct 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 af a sign shall be free of
any unnecessary bracing, angle iron, guy wires, cables, and similar
devices.
F. Glare from Siqns. 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 in�ended as disp7ay surfaces including the back and sides
shall be designed so that such areas are given a finished and pleasing
appearance with �he display surfaces visible only from the direc�ions
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 4-7970.
B. Thickness Limitation. The thickness of that portion of a fin sign which
projects ov�r pub7ic property shall not exceed the maximum specified in
Secti on A�-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_ 7ight or ventilation is
reduced to a point below that required by any 7aw or ordinance.
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4-1906: POLE SIGNS
1 . Pole sians shall be constructed of incombustible ma�erial except as provided
in Section 4-1904.
2. All supports of pole signs sha71 be placed upon private property and shall
be securely built, constructed, and erect�d to conform with requirements
specified in Sectinn 4-7904.
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 materia7s 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 4-7904.
2. Roof signs shall be thoroughly secured and anchored to the frame of the building
over which tfi�ey are constructed and erec�ed 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 lef� 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 (�0) feet of walls and parapets when roof signs are at
right angles to a face of the building.
4-1909: WALL STGNS
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 requir.ements specified
in Section 4-1904.
3. Wall signs sha17 not project w9thin the public right-of-way or beyond a legal
setback line greater than the distances set forth in Paragraph 4� following
nor sha17 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 por�ian of a wall sign which projects over pub7ic
right-of-way or a legal setback line shall not exceed twelve (12) inches.
4-1910: PROJECTING SIGNS
1 . Projecting signs shall be construct�d of incombustible materials except as
specified in Section 4-1904.
2. Projecting signs shall be designed in accordance with the requirements
specified in Section 4-7904.
3. Projection and Clearance
A. Signs may proj2ct 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 Bui7ding Code, an "under marquee"
sign, no larger than twelve (12) inches high by seventy-two (72)
inches long by ten (10) inches� th7ck, may be suspended below the
marquee, provid�d 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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watertight, excepting that service holes fitted with covers shall be prov�ided
into each compar�ment of such signs. i
2. Installation �
A. Installation. Electrical equipment used in connection with display signs
shall be installed in accordance with local ordinances regulating
electrical installati�n.
a. Erectnr's Name. Every electric sign projecting over any street or a17ey
or public place shall have the name of the sign erector and date of
erection. Such name and da�e shall be of sufficient size and contrast
to be readable from a reasonable distance. Failure to provide such name
and date shall be graunds for rejection of the sign by the Building
Official .
C. Label Required. A17 electric signs sha77 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: PROHIBITEb SIGNS AND DEVICES
1 . The following signs or devices are specifically prohibited:
A. All signs not complying with the Washing�on 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 cont.roT device.
C. All af the following signs within seventy-five (75) feet of the public
right-of-way with any of the following features: animated, revo7ving
� more than eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking and flashing.
Exceptions are pub7ic 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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carniva7 na�ure 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 customar.y 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 sha71 be no signs al7nwed within twenty (20) f.eet Qf intersections
or driveways which sha71 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 7his Code.
H. Projecting signs over public right-of-way.
2. Unauthorized _signs or other advertising devices either wholly nr 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 7reasurer an amount equal to the City cost for
the removal and storage, but in no event sha71 the fee be less than ten (10)
dol7ars. After expira�ion of the thirty (30) day storage period, the sign
not having been redeemed, it sha71 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.
7ABLE 14
YEARS TO COMPLY �FROM ORTGINAL
COST AT INS?ALLA1'ION ADOP7ION OF ORDINANCE
. (SEPTEMBER 23, 1969)
$ 0 - $ 500. 4 Years -*
$ 500 - $ 2,500. 8 Years *
$ 2,500 - $ 7,500. 12 Years *
$ 7,500 - $12,500. 16 Years *
$12,.500 & up 20 Years *
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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 af passage of �this Section.
� B. Sign owners may apply �o the Boar.d of Adjustment to allow additional
time to comply with this ordinance. The Board of Adjustment may grant a
limited variance tn allow additional time to comply with this ordinance
if it finds:
(1 ) The sign is compatible with the surrounding area
(2) 7he sign does not obstruct other signs
(3) The sign is not a traffic or safety hazard
The Board must se� 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 a17 other provisions of this Code sha71 not be cansidered
in violation thereof by reason of noncompliar�ce 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, sha17 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 sha71 have ninety (90) days from the date of c7osure
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 eriod, then the owner of the ro ert u on which said si ns are located
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shall remove said signs within one hundred twenty (120) days of said closure
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 (24) square feet in area
or six (6) feet in heigh�. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period
not exceeding sixty (60) days, except directional real estate signs whicM 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 an� attached with
wire rope of three-eights (3/8) inch minimum diameter, or other material
of equivalent breaking strength. tdo 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) EXC�PTTON. Temporary cloth signs over private property not
exceeding sixty (60) squar.e 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 pub7ic 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 prop�rty
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 sirns sha71 not be placed closer than
four (4) feet to the edge of an improved roadvaay and shall no� be placed
in such a mann�r 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 a77owed 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.
4. All temporary signs shall have the sign permit num�er 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 nr 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 politica7 sign shall be removed within ten (70) days following an
election, except that the- successful candidates of a primary election
may keep their signs on display un�il ten (10) days after the general
election, at which time they shall be promptly removed.
D. It sha�7 be unlau�fu7 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 proper�ty.
4-1916: SPECIAL PERMIT SIG,'VS AND DISPLAYS
1 . Strings of pennants, bann�rs or streamers, festoons of 7ights, clusters
of flags, balloons, and similar devices of a carnival nature, or a group
of temporary signs, may be displayed on private property on7y, by special
permit. Such a permit shall be issued for a period not to exceed ten (10)
days and shall be issued nnly to a new business opening, or �o 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 7his Code for a period not �o exceed ter� (10) days.
4-1917: SIGNS ON PUBLIC RIGH7-OF-WAY ,
1 . Nothing in This Code shall be interpreted as controlling public and I
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informational signs placed on the pub7ic right-of-way by any governmental
agency or public utility having underground or overhead instal7ations.
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, heigh�, color, design, and mounting and so located
as to comply in all respects with �he City of Renton street sign standards.
B. Sign shall not be over twelve (12) square feet in total background area
for ar�y 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 ZON�S
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, Znning, Tit7e IU (Building
Regulations) , Code of Gen�ra7 Ordinances af the City of Renton, as amended,
or any other or.dinance 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 limi�ation, the height limitation for fin,
pole, projecting and combination signs shall be sixty� (60) f.eet; 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 occupati_on sign, not i7luminated,
not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, attached to the wall of the
building with the face of the sign in a plane para71e1 �o 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 ]ocation
identification only, and shall display no copy, symbol , nr 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 �en (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 premis�s for sale or lease.
D. Real estat� directional signs are allowed.
3. In all commercial and industrial zones, �he follo�ving 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 (1-7/2) 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 hundr�d (300) square feet.
However, a maximum of one-half of the allowed square footage is a7lowed
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, 7 . of This Code are
permitted.
F. Off-premise signs up to 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 7ight and air, or constitute an unreasonable interference with
the proper use or enjoyment of �surraunding properties. Off-premise signs
greater than three hundred (300) square feet in area sha71 require a
special permit subject to approval of the 6oard of Adjustment. A permit
for an off-premise sign may include a �ime 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 sha71 be permitted �vithin six hundred sixty (660) lineal feet
along a public right-of-way, pr.ovided 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 b7ock the visibility
of on-premise signs. Off-premise signs are prohibited as follows:
(1) A7ong pu�7ic 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 residen�ial zones and residential
land uses if designed to be viewed from said resider�tiai areas.
G. Motor Vehicle Dealership Over 1 Acr� of Contiguous Ownership or Control
Each dealership is allowed its appropriate Wall or Under Marquee sign
as stated in the Sign Code (See 4-1978-3) .
Each dea:lership .is allowed one pr,imary Pole Sign pewstreet .frontage � �
not to exceed an area greater �han one and one-half (1-1/2) square feet
for each 7ineal 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 ta the a6ove, each dealership is allowed one accessory Pvle
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 �otal 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 a7so 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. E-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. h1-P (h1anufacturing Park) District
A. Signs shall be located no closer than twenty (20) feet to any property
I line, with the exception of entrance, exit, and directional signs .
B. S ecial ermit si ns as rovided in Section 4-1 1 f i d a d
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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) Dis�rict
A. Signs may be il7uminated and shall be for location identification only
and shall display no copy, symbol , or device other than that in keeping
with �he principal accupant.
B. Only wa71 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 (5) 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 4-1978, 3. of This Code is permitted in
this district.
4-1919: LIABILITY
1 . City Not Liable. This Code shall not 6e construed to relieve from or lessen
the responsibility of any person owning, building, a7ter.ing, constructing or
moving any sign in the City for damaye� 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 j
authorized herein or a certificate nf inspection issued by the City or any of
its agents.
4-1920: SEV�RABILITY
1 . If any part or portion of this Ordinance is determined to be unconstitutional
by a Court of cnmpetent 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 entit7ed
"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 sha�ll be in full force and effective from and after its '�
passage, approval , and five days after its legal pub7ication, unless
otherwise provided for hereinabove.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of september , 797 4 .
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elores A. Mead; City C erk �
APPROVED BY THE MAYOa this 9th day of september , 1974
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y Garrett Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Gerard M. Shellan, City Attorney
Date of Publication: 10-4-74
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