HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4629 Amends: ORD 3719,. 2877
Amended by ORD 4720� 4832
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AbiENDING
SECTIONS 4-20-3 .C, 4-20-8 .A AND 4-20-11 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" TO ALLOW
EXCEPTIONS/EXEMPTIONS OF SPECIFIC SIGN TYPES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I. Section 4-20-3 .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 to read as follows :
C. Exceptions : The following shall not require a sign
permit . These exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the
owner of any sign from the responsibility of its erection,
maintenance and compliance with any other law or ordinance
regulating the same.
1 . The changing of the advertising copy or message on a
painted or printed sign, theater marquee and similar signs
specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy.
2 . 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 unless a structural or electrical change is
made .
3 . Temporary signs and decorations customary for special
holidays such as Independence Day and Christmas erected entirely on
private property.
4 . Real estate signs offering the immediately adjacent I'
premises for sale, lease or rent and not exceeding six (6) square I
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feet in area on one face or less in area for lots thirty five
thousand (35, 000) square feet or less in area, and not exceeding
thirty two (32) square feet in area on one face for lots over
thirty five thousand (35, 000) square feet in area.
5 . Signs of not over two (2) square feet advertising that
credit is available to members of monetary institutions .
6 . One on-premises sign, not electrical or illuminated, two
(2) square feet or less on one face which is affixed permanently on
a plane parallel to the wall on the wall located entirely on
private property.
7 . Parking and traffic control signs two (2) square feet or
less on private property.
8 . Bulletin board not over twelve (12) square feet in area
on one face for each public, charitable or religious institution
when the same is located on the premises of said institution.
9 . Temporary signs denoting the architect, engineer or
contractor when placed upon work under construction and not
exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in area on one face.
10 . Memorial signs or tables, names of buildings and
dates of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when
constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials .
11 . Signs of public service companies indicating danger
and/or service or safety information.
12 . Political signs less than twelve (12) square feet on
one face as hereinabove defined.
13 . Open house signs .
14 . Temporary signs for the purpose of announcing or
promoting a City sponsored community fair, festival, or event .
Such decorations and signs may be displayed no more than 14
, calendar days prior to and during the fair, festival or event . All
decorations and signs must be removed within 5 calendar days
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following the end of the fair, festival or event . Exceptions to
the time limitations may be approved by the Mayor' s office. The
temporary signs may be located on or over public rights-of-way with
approval of the sign placement by the City of Renton Transportation
Systems Division.
15 . Public Service Signs - Non-advertising and non-
promotional signs such as citizen recognition signs, neighborhood
welcome signs, signs indicating scenic or historic points of
interest, or other signs of a similar nature as determined by the
Development Services Division. Such signs may be located in any
zone and shall require approval of the Development Services
Division. These signs may be located on or over public rights-of-
way with approval of the sign placement by the City of Renton
Transportation Systems Division.
16 . City sponsored or co-sponsored signs, banners, or
decorations subject to approval of the Mayor' s office. These signs
may be located on or over public rights-of-way with approval of the
si n lacement b the Cit of Renton Trans ortation S stems
g P Y Y P Y
I Division.
17 . Public Art Exemption - Sculptures, wall paintings,
murals, collages, banners and other design features which do not
incorporate advertising or identification, consistent with the
provisions and procedures of the Public Art Exemption, Section 4-
20-13 .
SECTION II. The following subsections of 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" are hereby amended to read as follows :
8 . Signs over public right of way other than wall signs per
section 4-20-9 .B, City sponsored signs and public service signs per
sections 4-20-3 .C. 14, 15 and 16, and signs on marquees .
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9 . Signs on public right of way other than signs allowed by
section 4-20-9 and 4-20-11, City sponsored signs and public service
signs per section 4-20-3-C. 14, 15 and 16 .
10 .a. Signs allowed by sections 4-20-9, 4-20-10 and 4-20-
11, and City sponsored signs and public service signs per section
4-20-3-C. 14, 15 and 16 .
SECTION III. Section 4-20-11 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. City sponsored signs and public service signs per section
4-20-3-C. 14, 15 and 16 may be located on or over public rights-of-
way with approval of the sign placement by the City of Renton
Transportation Systems Division.
SECTION IV. This Ordinance shall be effective upon its
passage, approval, and thirty days after its publication.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of Auqust , 1996 .
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Marilyn . P tersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19th day of August , 1996 .
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Je se Tanner, Mayor
App d as to rm:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney .
Date of Publication: August 23, 1996 -
ORD. 604 : 8/8/96 :as . �'
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