HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2702 Amends Resolution No. 2698
CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
OFF PREMISES SIGNS
WHEREAS large signs have been shown to endanger the
public safety by blocking the view of motorists or
distracting the attention of motorists, and
WHEREAS large signs tend to clutter the roadside,
particularly in heavily travelled areas and block scenic
vistas and other views, and
WHEREAS there are alternative means of conveying the
messages contained on large signs, and
WHEREAS the topic of how to regulate large signs has
been referred to the Administrative staff of the City of
Renton but there are inadequate personnel to swiftly review
this topic in depth and it will take at least six months to
perform such review, and
WHEREAS irreparable harm could be done by the erection
of large off premises signs during this study period , and
WHEREAS, the least restrictive means of accomplishing
such irreparable harm is to control signs 100 square feet
per face of the sign, or larger , NOW THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2702
SECTION II: There is hereby declared an emergency and
there is imposed a moratorium on the construction of off
premises signs of 100 square feet per face of the sign, or
more, commonly known as billboards, for a period of 6 months
from the date of this Resolution. The moratorium may be
extended for a further oeriod of time by a later Resolution
of this body.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 18th day of January,
1988.
Maxine E. Motor, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR thi 18th day of January, 1988 .
Earl Clyme Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warr; n City Attorney
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