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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2698
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF
BILLBOARDS (SIGNS 300 SQUARE FEET OR MORE)
WHEREAS certain signs of 300 square feet or more are
commonly known as billboards, and
WHEREAS billboards have been shown to endanger the
public safety by blocking the view of motorists or
distracting the attention of motorists, and
WHEREAS billboards 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 billboards, and
WHEREAS the topic of how to regulate billboards 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 billboards during this study period, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2698
SECTION II: There is hereby declared an emergency and
there is imposed a moratorium on the construction of
permanent signs 300 square feet 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
period of time by a later Resolution of this body.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 21st day of December ,
1987.
Maxine E. Motor, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 21st day of December, 1987.
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Barbara Y. ghinpoch, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warr City Attorney
CITY4: 31/12/21/87