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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON 4843 , 4963 ,
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ORDINANCENO. 4720 5357 , 5450 � 5557
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 20, SIGN CODE, AND DELETING
SUBSECTION 4-31-14:A1 OF CHAPTER 31, ZONING CODE, OF TITLE
IV (BUILDING REGULATIONS), OF ORDINANCE NO. 4260 ENTITLED
"CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON" RELATING TO REGULATION OF SIGNS IN THE
CITY CENTER AREA AS DEFINED HEREIN, ADDING AND
AMENDING DEFINITIONS, AND MAKING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO
THE SIGN CODE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 4-20-1.B of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Purpose, Scope and Exemptions from Sign Code Regulations:
1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Code to provide a means of regulating
signs so as to promote the health, safety, morals, general welfare, social
and economic welfare and esthetics of the City. Signs are erected to
provide information for the benefit and convenience of pedestrians and ',
motorists and should not detract from the quality of urban environment by '
being competitive or garish. Signs should complement and characterize the
environment which they serve to give their respective areas a unique and
pleasing quality. The regulations of this Code are not intended to permit
any violations of any other lawful ordinance.
2. Scope. The purposes of this Chapter are implemented through the
establishment of standards for the type, placement, scale, and construction
of signs which varies by use, zoning district, or City Center sign district.
3. Exemption from Sign Code Regulations. This Code does not apply to any
signs or sign structures located within a building.
SECTION II. Section 4-20-2 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
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Washington" is hereby amended by changing the title to this section and adding the following
definitions:
4-20-2: DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS:
AVVNING: A shelter projecting from and supported by the e�erior wall of a building.
Awnings have noncombustible frames, but may have combustible coverings. Awnings may be
fixed, retractable, folding or collapsible. Any structure which e�ends above any adjacent parapet
or roof of supporting building is not included within the definition of awning. '
BiJII,DING COMPLEX, MULTIPLE: A group of structures housing more than one type
of retail business, office or commercial venture and generally under one ownership and control.
BUII.,DING, MULTI-OCCUPANCY: A single structure housing more than one type of
retail business, office or commercial venture and generally under one ownership and control.
BUII,DING, SINGLE OCCUPANCY: A building or structure with one major enterprise,
generally under one ownership. A building is considered to be"single occupancy" if:
A. It has only one occupant; and
B. It has no wall in common with another building; and
C. It has no part of its roof in common with another building.
BUSINESS FACADE: That portion of an exterior building wall owned or leased by a
business.
CANOPY, BUII.DING: A rigid multi-sided structure covered with fabric, metal or other ,
material and supported by a building at one or more points or extremities and by columns or posts
embedded in the ground at other points or e�remities. Any structure which e}rtends above any
adjacent parapet or roof of supporting building is not included within the definition of building
canopy.
CANOPY, FREESTANDING. A rigid multi-sided structure covered with fabric, metal or
other material and supported by columns or posts embedded in the ground.
COPY. The graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent or removable letter,
pictographic, symbolic, or alphabetic form.
ILLiJl�IINATION, EXTERNAL: An artificial light source located outside of the sign and
directed towards the sign for purposes of illumination. ��i
ILLiJMINATION, INTERNAL: A light source that is concealed or contained within the �
sign and becomes visible in darkness through a translucent surface.
', ILLTJMINATION, TUBE: A light source supplied by a tube which is bent to form letters,
symbols, or other shapes. Tube illumination does not include exposed fluorescent lights.
MEASUREMENT: Whenever the term measurement is used in this chapter it shall
mean:
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A. Height:Measured as the distance from grade, unless otherwise designated, to the
top of the sign or sign structure.
B. Sign Area: A measurement of the total area of a sign visible from any one
viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, architectural
embellishments, or framework which contains no written copy, or which does not
form part of the sign proper or of the display. Freestanding letters or characters,
where no background is specially provided, shall be measured by determining the
smallest rectangle or polygon which encloses the e�reme limits of the shapes to be
used.
SIGN, TRADITIONAL MARQiJEE: A sign typically associated with movie theaters,
perfornung arts theaters, and theatrical playhouses. The sign is attached flat against and parallel
� to the surface of a marquee structure. In addition, a changeable copy area is included where
characters, letters, or illustrations can be changed or rearranged without altering the face or the
surface of the sign. .
SECTION III. Section 4-20-2 of Chapte�- 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by changing the following definitions to read as follows:
GROUND SIGN will now read: SIGN, GROiJND: A type of freestanding sign, other
than a freestanding pole sign, in which the sign is in contact with or close to the ground, has a
solid base anchor, and is independent of any other structure.
PRO7ECTING SIGN shall now read: SIGN, PROJECTING: A sign other than a wall
sign which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building or structure, and does not
e�end above any adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting building.
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 purposes. I
Signs do not include sculptures, wall paintings, murals, collages, and other design features
deternuned to be public art by the City.
UNDER MARQUEE SIGN shall now read: SIGN, UNDER MARQiTEE: A lighted or
unlighted display attached to the underside of a marquee protruding over public or private
sidewalks. Under marquee signs may also be called"under awning" or"under canopy" signs.
SECTION IV. Section 4-20-2 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by deleting the following definition:
HEIGHT: The distance measured from grade, unless otherwise designated, to the top
of the sign or sign structure.
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SECTION V. Subsections 4-20-3.A.2 and C.2 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV I
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows:
A.2. Liability Insurance/Annual Permit:
a. Liability Insurance. Excluding wall signs projecting twelve (12) inches or less
over a public right-of-way,the owner of any sign projecting over a public right-
of-way shall file with the Building Official a public liability insurance policy
issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of
Washington, appropriately conditioned in conformity with the objectives of this
Section, with limits of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) - three ,
hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) public liability coverage and fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) property damage coverage. The City shall be
named as an additional insured, and notified of lapses or changes to the �
insurance policy.
b. Annual Pernut. An annual sign permit sha11 be required for any signs projecting
over the right-of-way, excluding wall signs projecting twelve (12) inches or
less. Annual fees shall be consistent with 4-20-3.D. The annual pernut shall be
issued upon a deternunation that liability insurance rema.ins in effect, and that
the sign and supporting structure are secure.
C.2. Painting, cleaning, change of sign face.
a. Outside of City Center. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising
structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall �
not be considered an erection or alteration which requires sign permit I
unless a structural or electrical change is made.
b. Inside City Center Sign Regulation Boundaries. Painting, repainting or
cleaning of an advertising structure shall not be considered an erection or
alteration which requires sign permit unless a structural or electrical change
is made. A change of sign face shall be subject to permit requirements.
SECTION VI. Subsections 4-20-3.0 and 3.D of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title
IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended by adding the following subsections which read
as follows:
3.C.18.Awning, canopy, and marquee structures having no signage.
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3.D.9. For City Center sign modifications per Section 4-20-12.H.4, the application fee
shall be one hundred dollars ($100).
SECTION VII. Subsection 4-20-4.B.3 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV ',
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
3. Restrictions on Combustible Materials: Freestanding and wall signs may be
constructed of any material meeting the requirements of this Code. Combination
signs, roof signs and signs on marquees shall be constructed of incombustible
materials, except as provided in paragraph 4 below. Projecting signs and under
awning, under canopy, or under marquee signs may be constructed of any material
meeting the requirements of this Code, including fire resistive treated wood. No ,
combustible materials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction
o.f electric signs.
SECTION VIII. Section 4-20-4 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as follows:
D. Obstruction of Official Sign, Signal or Device. No sign or sign structure shall be '
erected in such a manner as to confine or obstruct the view or interpretation of any
o�icial traffic sign, signal or device.
SECTION IX. Section 4-20-5 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended to read as follows:
4-20-5 SIGNS PROJECTING INTO SETBACKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY: ,
A. Signs projecting into setbaeks or rights-of-way shall be designed in accordance
with the requirements specified in Section 4-20-4.
B. Projection and Clearance:
1. Projection into setbacks. _
a. Signs may project within a legal setback a ma�mum of six feet (6').
b. Ground signs which are six (6) feet or less in height may be
installed within the front yard setback in the landscape strip;
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provided, that the area described in 5ection 4-20-8.A.6 is kept
clear.
2. Projection into Rights-of-Way.
a. Where a legally constructed awning, canopy, or marquee e�sts
which in itself complies with the provisions of the Renton Building
Code, an "under marquee" sign, no larger than twelve inches (12")
high by seventy two inches (72") long by twelve inches (12") thick,
may be suspended below the awning, canopy, or marquee, provided
the bottom of the sign is at least eight feet (8') above the surface of
the public or private sidewalk or walkway and the sign does not
extend beyond the awning, canopy, or marquee.
b. In the City Center Sign Regulation Boundaries defined in Section 4-
20-12.H, under marquee signs may not exceed a maximum square
footage of six (6) square feet, with a ma�mum sign thickness of
twelve inches (12"). The bottom of the sign shall be at least eight
feet (8') above the surface of the public or private sidewalk or '�I
walkway, and the sign shall not e�end beyond the awning, canopy,
or marquee.
c. Under marquee signs shall be limited to one such sign per entrance
for each business establishment. Under marquee signs may also be
called "under awning" or"under canopy" signs.
3. All signs erected above or below a marquee which do not meet the
requirements of Section 4-20-6.A shall comply with the requirements of
this Section.
4. Signs and supporting sign structures may project within the public right-of-
way as follows:
a. Wall Sign. The thickness of that portion of a wall sign which
projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed twelve inches
(12").
b. Marquees and the attached or associated signs may extend over the
right-of-way according to the terms of the adopted Uniform
Building Code.
c. City Center Sign Regulation Boundaries. In the City Center as
defined in Section 4-20-12.H, the following signs may project into
the public right-of-way:
(1) Wall Sign. The thickness of that portion of a wall sign
which projects over public right-of-way shall not exceed
twelve inches (12").
(2) Projecting Sign. A projecting sign may extend over the
public right-of-way no more than four (4) feet from the wall
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it is mounted on. No sign shall e�end into the public right-
of-way to within less than two (2) feet of the curbline.
(3) Awnings, Building Canopies and Marquees. Awnings,
building canopies, and marquees and the attached or
associated signs may extend over the right-of-way
according to the terms of the adopted Uniform Building
Code.
SECTION X. Section 4-20-5 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as follows:
C. Name and Date of Sign Erector. All projecting signs, and signs which project into
public rights-of-way, shall have affixed thereon the name of the sign erector and
the date of the erection.
SECTION XI. Section 4-20-6 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by changing the title and by adding a new subsection which reads
as follows:
4-20-6: AWNINGS, CANOPIES, AND MARQUEES: '
B. Signs may be painted, printed, or affixed upon awnings or canopies. Awnings and
canopies shall meet the applicable provisions of the adopted edition of the Uniform
Building Code.
SECTION XII. Section 4-20-7 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by changing the title to read as follows:
4-20-7: ELECTRIC SIGNS AND II.LUMINATION:
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SECTION XIII. Section 4-20-7 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building !
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as follows: '
C. Unless specifically restricted, signs may be internally or externally illuminated, or '
have tube illumination.
SECTION XIV. Sections 4-20-8 and 4-20-8.A of Chapter Z0, Sign Code, of Title
IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended by changing the titles to read as follows:
4-20-8: PROHIBITED SIGNS AND DEVICES, UNAUTHORIZED SIGNS, '
AND NON-CONFORMING SIGNS: �
4-20-8.A: Prohibited Signs. The following signs or devices are specifically
prohibited:.
SECTION XV. Sections 4-20-S.A.3, A.8, and C of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title
IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the
City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows: I�'
A.3. Animated, revolving, blinking and flashing signs as follows:
a. All of the following signs within seventy five feet (75') of the public right-
of-way with any of the following features: animated, revolving more than
eight (8) revolutions per minute, blinking and flashing. Exceptions are
public service signs, such as those which give the time, temperature and/or
humidity.
b. In the City Center, all of the following signs with any of the following
features: animated, revolving, blinking and flashing. Exceptions are public
service signs, such as those which give the time, temperature and/or
humidity, and barber poles.
A.8. Signs over public right-of-way other than signs specified in Section 4-ZO-S.B, signs
per Section 4-20-9.B, City-sponsored signs and public service signs per Section 4-
20-3.C.14, 15, and 16.
C. Closure Of Business:
1. City-wide Outside of City Center: Upon the closure and vacation of a business
or activity, the owner of said business or activity shall have ninety (90) days
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from the date of closure to remove all signs relating to said business and
activity. If the owner of said business or activity fails to remove said signs
within the designated time period, then the owner of the properry upon which
said signs are located shall remove said signs within one hundred twenty (120)
days of said closure and vacation of premises.
2. City Center Sign Regulation Area. Upon the effective date of this Section
(June 8, 1998), the following regulations shall govern sign removal in the City
Center Sign Regulation Area upon closure of business:
a. Upon the closure and vacation of a business or activity, the owner of
said business or activity shall unmediately remove all signs relating to
said business and activity. If the owner of said business or activity fails
to remove said signs, then the owner of the property upon which said
signs are located shall remove said signs within thirty (30) days of said
closure and vacation of premises. If the owner of the property fails to
remove the signs within the designated time limit, then the Building
Official or designee, may upon due notice, enforce civil penalty
regulations per RMC Chapter 4-33. Prior to the end of the thirty (30)
day time period or time period established upon notice by the City
pursuant to enforcement of civil penalty regulations, a new tenant or
the property owner may request utilization of e�sting signs or sign
structures as regulated in subsections b through d below.
b. Conforming signs and sign structures may be utilized by a new tenant
or owner. The tenant or owner shall submit a sign permit application
to confirm the confornuty of the signs and sign structures. Permit fees
are not required when the reviewing official determines that no change
to the conforming sign will be made. Where there will be alterations or
new sign faces of the e�sting confornung signs or sign structures, sign
permit fees shall apply.
c. Nonconforming signs and sign structures shall not be utilized by a new
tenant or owner unless one or more of the following conditions is
present:
(1) The sign is considered to be of historic value, and has been '
' designated as such by the Renton City Council through
adoption of a resolution or ordinance; or,
(2) Replacement of sign faces may be allowed if there is a change
in the corporate name of the business due to merger,
acquisition or new management, but no change in use or
activity, and the property was not vacated in the transition.
Such signs shall be subject to applicable sign pernut and fee
requirements; or,
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(3) A variance or modification was granted to the previous tenant
or owner, and the conditions warranting the variance or
modification are still present. The approval or denial shall be
documented by administrative deternunation. If the reviewing
official indicates that conditions do not appear to warrant
continuation of the previous variance or modification, the
applicant may submit a new variance or modification
application; or,
(4) The applicant proposes to alter the nonconforming sign in
order to make it fully confornung. Alteration of the sign shall
be subject to applicable sign permit and fee requirements; or,
(5) Application is made for a sign modification or variance as
appropriate.
d. If the provisions of subsection Zc above are not met, then the
nonconforming sign or sign structure shall be removed immediately.
SECTION XVI. Section 4-20-8.A of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building �'
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsections which read as follows:
11. Roof signs within the City Center as defined by Section 4-20-12.H.1 shall be
prohibited.
12. Awnings, building canopies, projecting signs and wall signs which e�end above
the adjacent parapet or roof of the supporting building are prohibited.
SECTION XVII. Section 4-20-8 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building �
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as follows:
D. Non-Confornung Signs. Any non-conforming signage which was erected prior to
the enactment of the Sign Code (September 9, 1974), or which was erected legally
in accordance with the provisions of the sign ordinance in effect at the time of
erection, or which has a valid building permit from the City may remain in use by
the existing business, or by approval pursuant to Renton Municipal Code section
4-20-8.C.Z.c, subject to the following:
1. The changing of advertising copy or message thereon is permitted provided
no structural or electrical alteration is made. A sign permit shall be
obtained by the existing business, unless exempt from permit requirements
pursuant to Renton Municipal Code section 4-20-3.C.2.a. Other proposed
alterations are subject to•subsections 2 through 4 below.
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Z. The sign shall be kept in a safe condition. Nothing in this Chapter shall
prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any portion of
a sign declared unsafe by a proper authority. Legal non-conforming
signage is subject to all requirements of this Code regarding safety,
maintenance, and repair.
3. Excluding the cost of changing advertising copy/messages per subsection 1
above, the cost of alterations of a legal nonconforming sign shall not
exceed an aggregate cost of fifty percent (50%) of the value of the sign,
based upon its replacement value, unless the amount over fifty percent
(50%) is used to make the sign more conforming. Alterations shall not
result in or increase any nonconforming coridition.
4. The reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding and continued use of a
nonconforming sign damaged by fire, explosion, or act of God, subsequent
to 7une 8, 1998 may be allowed as follows: the work shall not exceed fifty
percent (50%) of its replacement value of the sign at the time such damage
occurred; otherwise, any restoration or reconstruction shall conform to the
regulations and standards specified in this Chapter.
SECTION XVIII. Subsections 4-20-12.A, B.1, B.2, C.1, C.2 and C.3 of Chapter 20,
Sign Code, of Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General
Ordinances of the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows:
A. General:
l. Location. All signs are further limited and restricted as to location in the
land use zones as such land use zones are defined and established by
Chapter 31, "Zoning Code", Title IV (Building Regulations), Code of
General Ordinances of the City, as amended, or any other ordinance
pertaining to or regulating zoning. The Zoning Code may contain further
sign restrictions. Only those signs specifically designated are permitted; all
others are prohibited.
2. Height Limitations for Signage Outside the City Center Sign Regulation
Area. The height limitation for freestanding, ground, projecting and
combination signs shall be the maximum height of the zone or forty feet
(40'), whichever is less. Roof signs may extend twenty feet (20') above the
parapet wall. This Section shall not apply to those signs covered by
Section 4-20-12.C.8, Oversized Signs for Large Retail Uses, or Section 4-
20-12.H, City Center Sign Regulations.
B. Regulations for Residential Zones, and Residential, Church and School
Occupancies in Mixed-Use Zones: In all residential zones, and for residential
occupancies, churches or schools in mixed use zones, the following shall apply:
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1. Home Occupation: Only one horne occupation sign, not illuminated, not
exceeding two (2) square feet in area, attached to the wall of the building
with the face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of the wall is
pernutted.
2. Churches, schools, apartment buildings, etc: Churches, schools, apartment
buildings, subdivision developments and similar occupancies located in
residential and mixed use zones may have two (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. However,
public facilities in residential zones may have one freestanding sign with a
ma�mum height of twenty five feet (25').
C. Commercial and Industrial Zones: Except in the City Center, Sign Regulation
Area, the following shall apply in all commercial and industrial zones:
1. Under Marquee Signs: Under marquee signs shall be limited to one such
sign per entrance for each business establishment.
2. Business Signs: Each individual business establishment may have only one
sign for each street frontage of any one of the following types:
Freestanding, roof, ground, projecting or combination. Each sign shall not
exceed an area greater than one and one-half(11/2) square feet for each �
lineal foot of property frontage which the business occupies up to a
ma�mum of three hundred (300) square feet; or if such sign is multi-faced,
the ma�mum allowance shall not be more than three hundred (300) square
feet. 'However, a ma�mum of one-half(1/2) of the allowed square footage
is allowed 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.
3. Wall Signs: In addition to the signs in Section C1, Under Marquee Signs,
C2, Business Signs, .C6, Motor Vehicle Dealership Over One Acre of
Contiguous Ownership or Control, C8, Oversized Signs for Large Retail
. Uses, and C9, Shopping Centers, wall signs are permitted with a total copy
area not exceeding twenty percent (20%) of the building facade to which it
is applied.
SECTION XIX. Section 4-20-12.0 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
,
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding the following subsection which reads as follows:
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11. Commercial and/or industrial subdivisions may have two (2) on-premises �
identifying signs not over seventy five (75) square feet on one face. These signs
must be no higher than six feet (6'), or no closer to the street right-of-way than ten
feet (10') or five feet (5')to any side property line.
SECTION XX. Subsections 4-20-12.D and E of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" are hereby deleted.
SECTION XX1. Subsections 4-20-12.F and G of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" will now be renumbered as sections 12-20-12.D and E.
SECTION XXII. Section 4-20-12 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of Title IV (Building
Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City of Renton,
Washington" is hereby amended by adding a new subsection which reads as follows:
4-20-12.F: City Center Sign Regulations
1. Applicability and Purpose.
a. Applicability. The sign standards of this subsection shall apply to the '
property contained within the City Center Sign Regulation Boundaries as
shown in Figure 1, generally described as including: land which is zoned �'
Center powntown, excluding lots located on Logan Avenue South, north
of the intersection at Airport Way; land zoned Commercial Arterial which
lies east of Lake Avenue South, and between Tobin Street South and
South Second Street; and land zoned Commercial Arterial which lies
between South Second Street and South Third Place, and east of Rainier
Avenue South, excluding parcels which have frontage on Rainier Avenue .
South and lie more than one hundred and sixty (160) feet north of South
Third Street; and land zoned Multi Family - Urban which lies between the
Cedar River and South Second Street, and between Houser Way South and
South Fifth Street.
FIGURE 1: CITY CENTER SIGN REGULATION BOUNDARIES
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b. Purpose. The purpose of the City Center Sign Regulations is to provide
sign standards and regulations which recognize and strengthen the unique
character of the City Center area businesses and streets, provide for
appropriate signage which contributes to the economic vitality of the area
and which complements its environment, and to enhance the pedestrian
orientation of the district.
2. Type and Number of Signs Allowed -Non Residential Uses.
a. Non-residential uses (excluding residential occupancies, churches, and �
schools) in the City Center Sign Regulation Area shall be subject to the '�
sign standards and regulations contained in Sections 4-20-12.H.2 through �'�
4-20-12.H.5. Residential occupancies, churches and schools in the City
Center are subject to the requirements of 4-20-12.B.
b. Permanent Signs.
TYPE AND NUMBER OF PERMANENT SIGNS - NON-RESIDENTIAL
USES
SIGN CATEGORY TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGN
CATEGORY A Freestanding OR Ground OR Wall
Select only one of the
following sign types:
------------- ----------- --- ----------- --- -----------
Number One(1)free- One(1)ground sign Each individual
standing sign per per street frontage ground-level
_____________ street fronta�e for _ ___ for each sin�le ___ ___ business ma�have_
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SIGN CATEGORY TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGN
each single occupancy building, one(1)wall sign for
occupancy buildmg multi-occupancy each busmess facade
located on a corner building,or fronting on a public
lot, multi- multiple building street.
occupancy building, complex. The In addition, in
or multiple building ma�umum number .multiple building
complex. The of signs is two(2) . complexes, or for
maximum number multi-occupancy
of signs is two(2). buildings each
• ground-level tenant
with an exterior
business facade may
ha�e one(1)wall
sign to identify
individual tenant
--- ----------- --- spaces_-------
Mix of options An applicant for a business ha�ing more than one street frontage may substitute an
allowed Category A sign type for another Category A sign type; however,the
maximum number of signs shall not be exceeded. For example, on a corner lot, an
applicant may request one ground sign facing one street frontage, and one
_____________ freestanding�s�facin�the other street fronta�e.___________________
Multi-occupancy Multi-occupancy buildings or multiple building complexes with fifty thousand
buildings or multiple (50,000)square feet of gross leasable floor area or greater,and with frontage on
building complexes- Rainier Avenue S., may choose to comply with the above Category A regulations,or
greater than 50,000 comply with the freestanding,ground,and wall sign allowances of 4-20-12.C.9.a
square feet with and 4-20-12.C.3.
frontage on Rainier
Ave. S. i
CATEGORY B Projecting Sign OR Awning Sign,or '
Select only one of the Canopy Sign,or ,
following sign types. Marquee Sign,or �,
Allowed in addition Traditional �
to signs of Category Marquee Sign
A.
------------- ----------- --- ----------- --- -----------
Number Each individual Each individual
ground-level ground-level
business may ha�e business may have
one(1)sign for one(1)sign for
each business each business
facade fronting on a facade fronting on a
public street. public street.
In addition, in In addition, in
multiple building multiple building
complexes,or for complexes,or for
multi-occupancy multi-occupancy
buildings each buildings each
ground-level tenant ground-level tenant
with an eaterior with an exterior
business facade may business facade may
have one(1)sign to have one(1)sign to
iden ' individual iden ' individual
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SIGN CATEGORY TYPE AND NUMBER OF SIGN
tenant spaces. tenant spaces.
A series of awnings
or canopies upon a
single business and '
located on a single
street frontage are
considered as one
awnin or cano
CATEGORY C Under Awning/ AND Secondary Wall, AND If applicable,
Allowed in addition Under Canopyl Projecting,or Multi-Occupancy
to signs of Categories Under Marquee Awning Sign, Building,or
A and B: having no internal Multiple Building ,
_ illumination __ ___ Com�lex W all S�n
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Number One(1)per ground- One(1)sign, One(1)per building
level business per having no internal facade which does
public entrance. illumination,per not contain any
business facade other Category A, or
which does not B sign.
contain a Category
A or B sign; ',
maximum of two
(2)second si s.
c. Temporary/Special Permit Signs. In addition to the permanent signs
described in Subsection H.Z.b above, the following signs are allowed.
(1) Temporary Signs per Section 4-20-9 of this Chapter.
(2) Special Permit Signs per Section 4-20-10 of this Chapter.
3. Sign Dimensions/Additional Limitations:
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SIGN DIMENSIONS AND ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS
PERMANENT SIGNS
MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES I
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0 &
Section 4-20-5
a. FREE- (1) General. Each (4) Twenty(20) (5) Setbacks shall (7) Minimum
STANDING sign shall not feet,measured be consistent fifteen(15)foot
exceed an area to the top of the with the clearance above
greater than sign or sign Zoning Code. traffic aisles
one and one- structure, (6) Property with and driveways.
half(1-1/2) whichever is frontage on
square feet for higher. Rainier Avenue
each lineal foot S. The
of street freestanding
frontage which sign shall be
the building or located along
complex Rainier Avenue I
occupies up to a S. and setback
maximum of a minimum
twenty-five(25) distance of one
square feet per hundred(100)
face;the lineal feet from
maYimum the right-of-
cumulative way of S. Third
square footage Street. This
of all faces of a setback shall
sign is fifty not apply to
(50)square multi-
feet. occupancy
(2) Properiy with buildings or
frontage on multiple
Rainier Avenue building
S. In lieu of the complexes with
sign area fifty thousand
requirements of (50,000)square
subsection(1), feet or greater
each sign sha11 having frontage
not exceed an ' on Rainier
area greater Avenue S.
FREESTANDING than one and
(cont.) one-half(1-1/2)
square feet for
each lineal foot
of street
frontage which
the building or
' complex
occupies up to a _
maximum of
seventy five
(75)s uare feet
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to '
Section 4-20-4.0 &
Section 4-20-5
per face;the
maximum
cumulative
square footage
of all faces of a
sign is fifty
(150)square
feet;provided,
that the sign is
located in
accordance
with subsection '
(6).
(3) Multi-
occupancy
buildings or �
multiple
building
complexes with
greater than
50,000 square
feet gross
leasable floor
area, having �
frontage on
Rainier Avenue
S. Such uses
may comply
with the
standards of
subsections(1) ,
or(2)above,or
with the sign
area standards
of Section 4-
20-12.C.9.a.
Freestanding '
FREESTANDING sign area may
(cont.) be transferred
from within the
City Center
Sign Regu-
lation Bound-
aries to contig-
uously owned
property
outside of the
Ci Center
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED i
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES '
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0&
Section 4-20-5)
Sign Regu-
lation Bound-
aries. Only
sign area may
be transferred,
not the number
of allowed
signs. Where
transferred,the
maximum size
of the free-
standing sign j
shall not !
exceed the
limits of
Section 4-20-
12.C.9.a.
b. GROUND (1) General. Each (4) Five(5)feet if (5) Setbacks shall
sign shall not perpendicular be consistent
exceed an area to the right-of- with the
greater than way;four(4) Zorring Code,
one and one- feet if the sign and Secdon 4-
half(1-1/2) is not placed 20-S.B.l.b.
square feet for perpendicular (6) Property with
each lineal foot to the right-of- street frontage
of street way. Height is on Rainier
frontage which measured to the Avenue S. The
the building or top of the sign ground sign
complex or sign sha11 be located
occupies up to a structure, along Rainier
maximum of whichever is Avenue S. and
twenty five(25) higher. setback a
square feet per minimum
face;the distance of one
maximum hundred(100)
GROUND(cont.) cumulative lineal feet from
square footage the right-of-
of all faces of a way of S. Third
sign is fif[y Street. This
(50)square setback shall
feet. not apply to
(2) Property with multi-
frontage on occupancy
Rainier Avenue buildings or
S. In lieu of the multiple
sign area building
requirements of complexes with
subsection(1), thousand
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0 &
Section 4-20-5
each sign shall (50,000) square
not exceed an feet gross
area greater leasable floor
than one and area or greater,
one-half(1-1/2) ha�ing frontage
square feet for on Rainier
each lineal foot Avenue S.
of street
frontage which _
the building or
complex
occupies up to a
maximum of
seventy five
(75)square feet
per face;the
maximum
cumulative
square footage
of a11 faces of a
sign is fifty
(150)square
' feet;provided,
that the sign is
located in
accordance
with subsection
(6).
(3) Multi-
occupancy
buildings or
multiple
building
complexes with
greater than
50,000 square
GROLJND(cont.) feet gross '
' leasable floor
area,having
frontage on
Rainier Avenue
S. Such uses
may comply
with the sign
area standards
of subsections
(1)or(2)
above, or with
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0& I
Section 4-20-5
the size
standards of
Section 4-20-
12C9a.
Ground sign
area may be
transferred
from within the
City Center
Sign Regu-
lation Bound-
aries to contig-
uously owned
property
outside of the
City Center
' Sign Regu-
lation Bound-
aries. Only
sign area may
be transfened,
not the number
of allowed
signs. Where
transfened,the
maximum size
of the ground
sign shall not
exceedthe
limits of
Section 4-20-
12.C.9.a.
c. 'WALL (1) General. Each (3) The wall sign (4) The sign shall (7) When
WALL sign shall not shall be placed be mounted on projecting over
exceed an area on the facade or above the a public right-
greater than not more than business facade of-way
one and one- twenty-five(25) to which it is (maYimum
half(1-1/2) feet above the associated. twelve inches),
square feet for grade, (5) The wall sign a minimum of ,
each lineal foot measured to the shall be placed eight(8)feet I
of business top of the sign. on a business clearance above
facade fronting This shall not facade having the surface of
a street,up to apply to multi- street frontage; the sidewalk is
one hundred occupancy or, it shall be required.
(100) square buildings or placed on or
feet maximum. multiple above the
(2) Multi- building business
occu anc com lexes with entrance, if the
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MAXIlVIUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0& ,
Section 4-20-5
buildings or fifty thousand business has an
multiple (50,000)square exterior facade
building feet gross which does not
complexes with leasable floor face a street,
50,000 square area or greater, and the
feet gross ha�ing frontage business is
leasable floor on Rainier located in a
area or greater, Avenue S. multi-tenant �
ha�ing frontage building or
on Rainier multiple
Avenue S. In building
lieu of complex.
subsection(1), (6) The thickness
the sign area of that portion
standards of 4- of a wa11 sign
20-12.C.3 may which projects
be met. over a public
right-of-way
shall not
exceed twelve
(12)inches.
d. PROJECTING (1) Unlit, (4) ProjecUng signs (5) The sign sha11 (10)When
externally sha11 not be be placed on a projecting over
illuminated, or located more business facade a public right-
tube ilhunin- than twenty- ha�ing street of-way,a �i
ated. Such five(25)feet frontage; or, it minimum of
projecting signs above the sha11 be placed � eight(8)feet
are allowed a grade, on or above the clearance above
PROJECTING maximum of ineasured to the business the surface of i
(cont.) twelve(12) top of the sign , entrance,if the the sidewalk is
square feet per or sign business has an required.
face; the maxi- structure, eaterior facade
mum cumul- whichever is which does not
ative square higher. face a street,
footage of all and the
faces of a sign business is
is twenty four located in a
(24)square multi-tenant
feet. building or
(2) Internally multiple
illuminated. building
Such signs are complex.
allowed a (6) The sign shall
maYimum of be no more
six(6)square than three(3)
feet per face; feet tall.
the maYimum (7) A projecting
cumulative si ma
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0 &
Section 4-20-5
square footage e�end over the
of all faces of a public right-of-
sign is twelve way by no
(12)square more than four
feet. (4)feet from
(3) Combination of the wa11 it is
illumination. mounted on.
The maYimum (8) The faces of a
size of the projecting sign
combination shall be
sign sha11 be separated by a
twelve(12) maximum of
square feet per twelve(12)
face;the maxi- inches.
mum cumul- (9) The sign sha11
ative square be mounted on
footage of all or above the
faces of a business facade
combination to which it is
sign is twenty associated.
four(24)
square feet. Up
to 50%maxi-
mum of the
combination
sign, six(6)
square feet per
face, may be
internally I
illuminated.
e. AWNING (1) Awning, (3) Sign copy shall (9) Sign structures
SIGN, Canopy,or only be located shall be located
CANOPY Marquee Sign: on the vertical a minimum of
SIGN, A maximum of faces of the eight(8)feet
MARQUEE fifty(50) awning, above the
SIGN square feet of canopy, or surface of the
copy may marquee. sidewalk.
appear on the (4) MaYimum Where under ''�
vertical face heighU awning,under �'
area. thickness of canopy,or
(2) Traditional awning/canopy under marquee
Marquee Sign: with a sign: ten signs are
The maximum (10)feet. anticipated,the
copy area is one (5) Ma�mum clearance
hundred fifty height/ should be
(150)square thickness of increased to
feet per face; marquee:in accommodate
the cumulative accordance them as
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIlVIUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0 & '
Section 4-20-5
square footage with the necessary.
of all faces of a adopted edition
sign is three of the Uniform
hundred(300) Building Code.
square feet (6) Building
total. canopy poles
shall not be
placed in a
manner which
interferes with
pedestrian or
wheelchair
tra�el upon a I
sidewalk.
(7) Awnings,
building
canopies, and
marquees and
the attached or
associated signs
may extend
over the right-
of-way
according to I
the terms of the
adopted
Uniform �I
Building Code.
AWNING SIGN, (8) The sign shall
CANOPY SIGN, be mounted .
MARQUEE SIGN above the
(cont.) business facade
to which it is
associated.
f. UNDER (1) Six(6)square (2) The sign sha11 (4) Minimum eight
AWNING, feet. not extend (8)feet above
iJNDER beyond the the surface of
CANOPY, awning, the sidewalk.
UNDER canopy, or
MARQITEE marquee to
, SIGN which it is
attached.
(3) The sign shall
not be more
than twelve
(12)inches
thick.
. SECONDARY (1) Second Wa11 (3) Secon wall (4) Second (8) When
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MAXIMUM SIGN MAXIMUM LOCATION AND REQUIRED
SIGN TYPE AREA HEIGHT OTHER CLEARANCES
LIMITATIONS (Refer also to
Section 4-20-4.0&
Section 4-20-5
SIGN or Awning or projecting signs sha1l not projecting over
Signs: Each signs shall not be located on a a public right-
sign sha11 not be located more business facade of-way, a
exceed an area than twenty- containing a minimum of
greater than five(25)feet Category A or eight(8)feet ,
one(1)square above the B sign,or clearance above
foot for each grade, another the surface of
lineal foot of ineasured to the secondary sign. the entryway is ;
business top of the sign (5) Secondary required. �
facade,up to or sign signs shall not '
maYimum of structure, be internally
twenty-five(25) whichever is illuminated.
square feet. higher. Such signs may
(2) Secondary be unlit,
Projecting ea�ternally
Signs: MaYi- illuminated or
mum of six(6) ha�e tube
square feet. illumination.
(6) Maximum
height or
thickness of
SECONDARY awning with a
(cont.) sign: ten(10)
feet.
(7) Awning signs:
Sign copy shall
be located on
the vertical
faces of the
awnin .
h. MiTLTI-OG (1) The sign shall (2) The wall sign (3) The sign shall (4) When
CUPANCY OR only contain shall be placed be located on a projecting over
MLJLTIPLE the business on the facade business facade a public right-
BUII,DING name and/or not more than which does not of-way, a
COMPLEX logo of each twenty-five(25) contain any minimum of
SIGN development. feet above the other Category eight(8)feet
Sign size is grade, A,or B sign. clearance above
restricted by measured to the the grade is
lettering top of the sign. required.
height. The
maximum
' square footage
limitation is
one hundred
(100) square
feet.
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4. Maximum Size of Lettering.
a. Ma�mum Letter Height. The maximum letter height of signs shall be as
follows:
DISTANCE OF SIGN FREESTANDING, AWNING SIGN/ MULTI-OCCUPANCY
FROM RIGHT-OF- GROUND, WALL, CANOPY SIGN/ OR MULTIPLE
WAY(ROV� PROJECTING, MARQUEE SIGN BUILDING COMPLEX
TRADITIONAL SIGN
MARQUEE SIGN
Within fifty(50)feet of Twenty four(24)inches Twelve(12)inches Six(6)inches(applies to
ROW: � letters and lo o)
Between fifty(50)feet Thirty six(36)inches Twelve(12)inches Six(6)inches(applies to
and one hundred(100) letters and logo)
feet of the ROW:
More than one hundred Forty eight(48)inches Twelve(12)inches Six(6)inches(applies to
(100)feet from the ROW: letters and lo o)
b. Exemption from Maximum Letter Height. The following properties are
exempt from the maximum letter height requirements of subsection a
above:
(1) Multi-occupancy buildings or multiple building complexes with fifty
thousand (50,000) square feet gross leasable floor area or greater,
having frontage on Rainier Avenue S.; or
(2) Properties with frontage on Rainier Avenue S.
5. Sign Modification - City Center.
a. Authority and Purpose. The Development Services Director may grant a
modification from the sign.standards for individual signs which do not meet
the specific provisions of the City Center sign standards when the proposed
sign is intended to accomplish one of the following purposes:
(1) Respond to the needs of the public in locating a business
establishment; or
(2) Assist business in contributing to the economic well-being of the
community; or
(3) Install a sign that is considered to be historic or of historic value by
the advertising industry or a recognized historic preservation
organization, provided that such entity was not involved in the use,
design or production of the proposed sign; or
(4) Result in a reduction of signs on a site; or
(5) Result in a reduction in the number of freestanding or ground signs
otherwise allowed; or
(6) Result in a coordinated sign plan for a multi-tenant building or
multiple building complex.
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b. Review Criteria. If the Development Services Director determines that the
intent of the proposed sign accomplishes one of the above purposes, the
Development Services Director may grant a modification request provided
the proposed sign also meets all of the following criteria:
(1) The.modification will not create a significant adverse impact to
other property or improvements in the immediate vicinity of the
subject property; and
(2) The modification will not increase the number of signs allowed by
this Chapter or allow a type of sign which is prohibited by this
Chapter in Section 4-20-8.A; and
(3) The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any
wall, projecting, awning/canopy/marquee/traditional marquee, or
secondary sign by more than twenty-five percent (25%); and
(4) The modification will not increase the allowed height or area of any
freestanding or ground sign; and
(5) The modification does not create a public safety hazard.
c. Proposals which do not meet the purposes or criteria of subsections H.S.a
and H.S.b above, may be reviewed as variance applications as provided in
Section 4-20-1.C.2.
SECTION XXIII. Subsections 4-20-13.B.2 and B.3 of Chapter 20, Sign Code, of
Title IV (Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of
the City of Renton, Washington" are hereby amended to read as follows:
2. If the City determines that there is no issue as to the artistic merit of the proposed
object, then the City may issue the applicant a public art exemption certificate. '
Appeals from administrative decisions may be filed as referenced in Section 4-20-
1.C.2.
3. If the City determines that there is an issue as to the artistic merit of the object,
then upon receipt of a completed application the Development Services Division
shall forward the application to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission for review
and recommendation and shall notify the applicant of the date the application was
transferred to the Commission. The Renton Municipal Arts Commission,
following adopted procedures, shall review and transmit to the Development
Services Division a recommendation on the application not later than forty-five
(45) days from the date of acceptance of a complete application, in accordance
with the following procedures:
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SECTION XXIV. Subsection 4-31-14.A.1 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Renton, Washington" is hereby deleted. �
SECTION XXV. Subsection 4-31-14.A.2 of Chapter 31, Zoning Code, of Title IV
(Building Regulations), of Ordinance No. 4260 entitled "Code of General Ordinances of the City
ofRenton, Washington" will now be renumbered as subsection 4-31-14.A.1.
SECTION XXVI. This ordinance shall be incorporated into the reorganized Title IV
anticipated to be adopted in May 1998.
SECTION XXVII. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its passage, approval, and
thirty days after publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCII.,this 4th day of May , 1998.
Marilyn J. Peter , City Clerk �I,
APPROVED BY T�MAYOR this 4 th day of May , 1998. '
�
J se Tanner, Mayor �.
Appr ed as to form: I
G��r,n.fl�..�- II
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
Date of Publication: May 8 th, 19 9 8 '
ORD.717:4/21/98:as.
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