HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5062CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.5062
Amends ORD Nos:
3719,4629,4766,
4848,4908
Amended by ORD:5159
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 1,ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT;
CHAPTER 4,CITY-WIDE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS;
AND CHAPTER 11,DEFINITIONS;OF TITLE IV (DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS)OF ORDINANCE NO.4260 ENTITLED "CODE OF
GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON"
REGARDING REAL ESTATE SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.4-1-140.M.3 of Chapter 1,Administration and Enforcement,of
Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.
TEMPORARY AND Fee Amount
PORTABLE SIGNS:
Real Estate Directional Signs,$50.00 per sign,permit valid
pursuant to RMC 4-4-100J2 for a twelve (12)month
period
Grand Opening Event Signs,$25.00 per site,per opening
pursuant to RMC 4-4-
100J6d(l)
Event Signs,pursuant to $15.00 per type of sign
RMC 4-4-1 00J6d(2)and (3)identified in RMC 4-4-
100J6b,per promotion
A-Frame Signs,pursuant to $100.00 for the first sign and
RMC 4-4-100J5 $50.00 for each additional
sign,for a 12-month period
Commercial Property Real $50 per sign,permit valid for
Estate Banner a 12-month period
Decorative Flags $50 per entrance,permit valid
until flag(s)removed
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SECTION II.Section 4-4-100.B.6.0 of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
o.Real Estate Signs:Open House signs as described in Subsection J.2.B.i and Free
Standing real estate signs as described in Subjection 1.2.C
SECTION III.A new Section 4-4-100.B.6.h,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"is hereby added,to read as
follows,with the remaining subsections re-Iettered accordingly:
h.Garage Sale Signs:See RMC 4-4-100.1.3
SECTION IV.Sections 4-4-100.C.9 and C.IO,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as
follows:
9.Signs on Public Right-of-Way:Signs on public right-of-way other than temporary
and portable signs allowed by subsection J,ofthis Section;and subsections B.6.b,City
Sponsored Signs;B.6.c,City Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Signs and Displays;B.6.n,Public
Service Signs;B.6.p,Safety Information Signs;and I,Signs on Public Right-of-Way,ofthis
Section.
10.Off-Premises Signs:Except temporary and portable signs allowed by subsection
J ofthis Section;City sponsored signs and public service signs per subsections B.6.b,City
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Sponsored Signs;B.6.c,City Sponsored or Co-Sponsored Signs and Displays;and B.6.n,Public
Service Signs,of this Section.
SECTION V.A new Section,4-4-100.C.16,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City ofRenton,Washington"is hereby added,to read as
follows:
16.Real Estate Signs:
a.Any off-premise real estate sign,except open house and real estate
directional signs.
b.In no case,shall any real estate sign be less than four (4)square feet,
except for open house signs.
c.Any off-premise real estate sign located at the same intersection comer,or
location as an approved Public Service Sign or Public Art.
d.Any real estate sign closer than four (4)feet to the edge of a public
roadway.
e.Any real estate sign placed in a manner as to constitute a public safety
hazard as determined by the Development Services Division.
SECTION VI.Section 4-4-100.EA.a of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
a Churches,Apartments and Subdivisions:Churches,apartment buildings,subdivision
developments and similar occupancies located in residential and mixed-use zones may have two
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(2)on-premises identifying signs of not over thirty-two (32)square feet in area on one face.The
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.
Freestanding 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 (5')to any side property line.
1.Decorative Flags:Apartment buildings,residential subdivision developments and
similar occupancies located in residential and mixed-use zones may also display decorative flags
in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)Permit Requirements:Permit Required.
(b)Sign Type:A lightweight fabric or similar material,supported by a
vertical or horizontal staff.
(c)Allowed Uses:Multi-family residential complexes and subdivisions of 10
or more units or lots.
(d)Maximum Size:Each flag shall not exceed twenty-five (25)square feet.
(e)Maximum Height:Flags,including the supports,shall not exceed the
height limitations for the zone in which it is located.
(f)Sign/Pole Location:Only permissible when located within one hundred
(100)feet ofthe entrance to a subdivision or a multi-family development.The sign/pole shall
be located on the development premises and shall be setback a minimum of one-foot from the
property line for each foot in height.
SECTION VII.Sections 4-4-100.EA.c and d of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
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"Code of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,Washington"are hereby deleted and the
remaining subsections re-Iettered accordingly.
SECTION VIII.Section 4-4-1 00.J.2 and 3 of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances of the City ofRenton,Washington"are hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.Real Estate Signs:
a.Prohibited Real Estate Signs:
1.See RMC 4-4-100.C.16
ii.No balloons or other attention-attracting devices may be attached
to real estate signs.
b.Off-Premise Real Estate Signs:
1.Open House Signs
(a)Permit Requirements:No permit required.
(b)Maximum Display Period:In no case shall an open house
sign be displayed prior to dawn or after dusk.A seller or their representative shall be present at
the property for sale,rent or lease,while the open house sign is being displayed.
(c)Allowed Use:For directing potential customers to the site
of real estate that is for sale,rent,or lease.
(d)Allowable Sign Type:A non-illuminated portable sign
comprised of hinged panels configured in the shape ofthe alphabetic letter "A."The sign text
must include the words "open,""for sale,""for rent,"or "for lease."
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(e)Maximum Size:32 inches wide by 36 inches high per
each face ofthe sign.
(f)Sign Location:Signs may be placed no closer than 4 feet
to the edge of a public roadway,provided that they do not obstruct the vision or pathway of
vehicular or pedestrian traffic and that they are not located on trees,foliage,utility poles,
regulatory signs,directional signs,or informational signs.
(g)Maximum Number:Six (6)off-premises signs per property
for sale,rent or lease.
(h)Maximum Height:Shall not exceed 10 feet from finished
grade.
11.Real Estate Directional Signs (Outside ofthe City Center Sign
Regulation Boundary as depicted in RMC 4-4-1 OO.H.3):
(a)Permit Requirements:Permit required.
(b)Maximum Display Period:Maximum of twelve (12)
months.
(c)Allowed Use:The freestanding real estate sign shall only
be allowed during the original rental,lease up or sale of a development located within the
corporate limits ofthe City of Renton containing 10 or more dwelling units,until 100%ofthe
dwelling units have been rented,leased or sold once;and thereafter,only if75%or less of the
total number of dwelling units in the development are rented,leased or sold.The Development
Services Division may also approve these signs for use by multi-family complexes that have
completed major renovation in excess of 50%of appraised structure value of at least ten (10)
rental units located within the corporate limits ofRenton.
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(d)Allowable Sign Type:Any non-illuminated type of
freestanding sign.
(e)Maximum Size:Twelve (12)square feet on one face.
(f)Sign Location:Must be within two (2)miles (driving
distance on a public roadway)ofthe premises it advertises.Signs may be placed no closer than
four (4)feet to the edge of a public roadway,provided that they do not obstruct the vision or
pathway ofvehicular or pedestrian traffic.Ifthe installation of the sign causes damages to
utilities and/or landscaping,the permit holder shall be responsible for all repairs and/or
restoration within 30 days of notification by the City.
(g)Maximum Number Per Intersection:A maximum of two
(2)real estate directional signs shall be allowed at anyone intersection and only one sign per
development shall be allowed at each intersection.
(h)Minimum Spacing Between Intersections:Real estate
directional signs shall be placed no closer than five hundred (500)feet to any other real estate
directional sign and no closer than 100 feet to an intersection.
(i)Maximum Height:Shall not exceed ten (10)feet from
finished grade.
111.Real Estate Directional Signs (Within the City Center Sign
Regulation Boundary as depicted in RMC 4-4-1 OO.H.3):
(a)Permit Requirements:Permit required.
(b)Maximum Display Period:Maximum oftwelve (12)
months.
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(c)Allowed Use:The freestanding real estate sign shall only
be allowed during the original rental,lease up or sale of a development located within the
corporate limits ofthe City ofRenton containing 10 or more dwelling units until 100%ofthe
dwelling units have been rented,leased or sold once;and thereafter,only if75%or less ofthe
total number of dwelling units in the development are rented,leased or sold.The Development
Services Division may also approve these signs for use by multi-family developments that have
completed major renovation in excess of 50%of appraised structure value of at least ten (l0)
rental units located within the corporate limits of Renton.
(d)Allowable Sign Type:Any non-illuminated freestanding
sign and A-frame signs.
(e)Maximum Size:thirty-two inches wide by thirty-six inches
tall (32 inches by 36 inches)per face.
(f)Sign Location:Must be within two (2)miles (driving
distance on a public roadway)ofthe premises it advertises.Signs may be placed no closer than
four (4)feet to the edge of a public roadway,provided that they do not obstruct the vision or
pathway of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.Ifthe installation ofthe sign causes damages to
utilities and/or landscaping,the permit holder shall be responsible for all repairs and/or
restoration within 30 days of notification by the City.
(g)Maximum Number Per Intersection:A maximum oftwo
(2)real estate directional signs shall be allowed at anyone intersection and only one sign per
development shall be allowed at each intersection.
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(h)Minimum Spacing Between Intersections:Real estate
directional signs shall be placed no closer than one-hundred (l00)feet to any other real estate
directional sign and fifty (50)feet from an intersection.
(i)Maximum Height:Shall not exceed ten (l0)feet from
fmished grade.
c.On Premises Real Estate Signs
i.Freestanding Real Estate Sign
(a)Permit Requirements:No permit required.
(b)Maximum Display Period:The maximum display period is
for the period of time the property is for sale,rent or lease.
For multi-family complexes offive (5)or more dwelling units and on a lot greater than
35,000 square feet,a 32 square foot or 6 square foot freestanding real estate sign shall be allowed
during the original rental,lease up or sale ofthe development until 100%ofthe dwelling units
have been rented,leased or sold once;and thereafter,only if75%or less ofthe total number of
dwelling units in the development are rented,leased or sold.A six square foot sign is permitted
at all times regardless of vacancy status,number ofunits,or lot size,unless a 32 square foot sign
is being utilized.
(c)Allowed Use:For real estate that is for sale,rent or lease.
(d)Allowable Sign Type:A non-illuminated freestanding sign
indicating that the property,which the sign is located on is for sale,rent or lease.
(e)Maximum Size:
1.For lots thirty-five thousand (35,000)square feet or
less in area:Six (6)square feet in area per face;or
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2.For lots greater than thirty-five (35,000)square feet in
area:Thirty-two (32)square feet in area per face.However,a six (6)square foot sign cannot be
used concurrently with a 32 square foot sign.
(f)Sign Location:These signs must be located on the premise
that is for sale,rent or lease.These signs may be placed no closer than four (4)feet to the edge
ofa public roadway,provided that they do not obstruct the vision or pathway of vehicular or
pedestrian traffic.
(g)Maximum Number:One (1)sign per street frontage.
(h)Maximum Height:Shall not exceed ten (10)feet from
fInished grade.
ll.Commercial Real Estate Banner Signs:
(a)Permit Requirements:Permit required.
(b)Maximum Display Period:Maximum oftwelve (12)
months.
(c)Allowed Use:For sale rent,or lease of commercial
property.Real Estate Banners shall not be utilized by residential development.
(d)Allowable Sign Type:A sign of any shape made of
lightweight fabric or similar material.The sign must indicate "For Sale,Rent,or Lease."
(e)Maximum Size:Fifty (50)square feet.
(f)Sign Location:Only permissible when mounted to a
building that is for sale,rent,or lease.
(g)Maximum Number:One (1)per street frontage.
3.Garage Sale Signs:
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a.Permit Requirements:No permit required.
b.Maximum Display Period:Maximum of twenty-four (24)hours prior to
the start ofthe sale and a maximum oftwenty-four (24)hours after the sale is completed.
c.Allowed Uses:For directing potential customers to the garage sale site.
d.Allowable Sign Type:A non-illuminated freestanding sign or an A-frame
sign.
e.Maximum Size:Thirty-two inches wide by thirty-six inches tall (32"x
36"inches).
£Sign Location:Signs may be placed no closer than four (4)feet to the
edge of a public roadway,provided that they do not obstruct the vision or pathway ofvehicular
or pedestrian traffic.The signs shall not be attached to utility poles,traffic controlling devises or
any other public structure.
g.Maximum Height:Shall not exceed ten (10)feet from finished grade.
SECTION IX.Section 4-4-100.J.6.a,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,Washington"is hereby amended to read as
follows:
a.Applicability:Commercial,industrial,residential,public,and quasi-public uses
and mixed-use developments (commercial combined with multi-family residential)may display
event signage in compliance with the following regulations.These regulations apply to use of
signs for grand opening events or for periodic special events.This subsection does not apply to
those signs and displays exempt per RMC 4-4-1 00.B.6,Exemptions from Permit Requirements.
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SECTION X.A new Section,4-4-100.U,of Chapter 4,City-Wide Property
Development Standards,of Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled
"Code of General Ordinances ofthe City ofRenton,Washington"is hereby added,to read as
follows:
U.Violations ofthis Chapter and Penalties:Penalties for any violation of any ofthe
provisions ofthis Chapter shall be in accord with Chapter 1-3-2 RMC.
SECTION XI.Section 4-11-190,Definitions S,of Chapter 11,Defmitions,of
Title IV (Development Regulations)of Ordinance No.4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances ofthe City of Renton,Washington"is hereby amended by adding the following
definition,to read as follows:
SIGN,REAL ESTATE:A sign advertising and/or directing individuals to the sale,rent
or lease of property.
A.Commercial Real Estate Banner Sign:A sign of any shape made of lightweight
fabric or similar material that is mounted to a building by any means,and indicating that the
property is for sale,rent,or lease.National flags,state or municipal flags,holiday flags,or the
official flag of any institution or business shall not be considered banners.
B.Decorative Real Estate Flag:A portion oflightweight fabric or similar material,
supported by a vertical or horizontal staff,intended to flutter in the wind,and is used to attract
attention to any type of residential development for sale,rent,or lease.National flags,state or
municipal flags,holiday flags,or the official flag of any institution or business shall not be
considered banners.
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C.Freestanding Real Estate Signs: Any type of non-illuminated freestanding sign,
indicating that the property on which it is located,is for sale,rent,or lease.This sign type
includes yardarm or ground signs.
D.Open House Sign:A non-illuminated type of portable sign comprised of hinged
panels configured in the shape ofthe alphabetic letter "A,"no larger than 32 inches wide by 36
inches high per each sign face.The sign text for an Open House Sign contains the phrase:
"open"or "for sale"or "for rent"or "for lease."
E.Real Estate Directional Sign:Any non-illuminated type of freestanding sign that
provides direction to property(ies)for sale,rent,or lease.Within the City Center Sign
Regulation Boundaries (as shown in RMC 4-4-100.H.3)real estate directional signs may also
include portable signs comprised ofhinged panels configured in the shape ofthe alphabetic letter
"A".
SECTION XII.
30 days after publication.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage,approval,and
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26th day of __J_a_n_u_a_r...=y ,2004.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 26th day of__J::....ca=n.:....;u=a.;..::r'-"-y ,2004.
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Lawrence 1.Warre -
Date of Publication:01/30/2004 (s ununary)
ORD.1086:12/2/03:ma
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