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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION
FROM SIGN CODE REGULATIONS
FOR AN OBJECT OF ART
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
PROJECT NUMBER:
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT MANAGER:
4 Cow Mural Public Art Exemption
July 22, 2020
LUA20-000170, AE
Jill Ding, Senior Planner
OWNER:Rich Sweeney
315 S 3rd St
Renton, WA 98057
LOCATION:315 S 3RD ST
DESCRIPTION:The City of Renton is formally requesting a Public Art Exemption for a
new mural located at 315 S 3rd ST (Parcel number 784130-0015) on
the Renton Printery building. The proposed mural will be located on
the east facade of the building, facing the parking lot. The proposed
mural is loosely based on the idea of Four Cow Bridge, this mural idea
dons four cows in the woods ready to photobomb anyone taking a
photo with the mural.
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 thereon for business advertising purposes.
An exemption from the sign code regulations for an object of art is hereby Approved on the proposed project.
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City of Renton Department of Community & Economic Development Certificate of Exemption from Sign Code Regulations for an Object of Art
4 Cow Mural Public Art Exemption LUA20-000170, AE
SIGNATURE & DATE OF DECISION:
DateFor Jennifer Henning, Planning Director
July 22, 2020
Appeals of this exemption must be filed in writing on or before 5:00 p.m. on August 05, 2020, 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 Clerkâs
Office, 425-430-6510.
Attachments:Vicinity/Neighborhood Detail Map, Mural
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RENTON DOWNTOWN MURAL OPPORTUNITY PITCH | Brelse Illustration + River Valley Cheese 3
IDEA #2
Loosely based on the idea of Four Cow Bridge, this mural idea dons four cows
in the woods ready to photobomb anyone taking a photo with the mural.
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