BLD20110286_Panera-Signs.pdf
CITY OF EDMONDS
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121 5Avenue North,Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DEVELOPMENT SERVICESDEPARTMENT•PLANNING DIVISION
May 11, 2011
Faron Lash
Phoenix Sign Company, Inc.
112 Clemons Road
Montesano WA 98563
RE: Planning Division comments for file BLD20110286(Panera Bread Café -Signage)
Greetings,
signage7929 Lake Ballinger Way
Thank you for submitting a building permit application fornew at in
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thezone. I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was
found that the following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressed before the
PlanningDivision review can continue.
1.Maximum Sign Area:
Please note that maximum sign area for this project appears to be200 square
feet.And, the signpackage proposed appears to exceed this figure. One way to shave off sign area
would be to eliminate the “drive through”lettering on the buildingelevations, because the drive
through lane may speak for itself. Also, you could provide sign area calculationsfor each letter and
graphic, which may get you closer towards therequirement.
ECDC 20.60.025(A)Total maximum permanent sign area.
2.The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the CG zone shall be one square foot of sign area for
each lineal foot of building frontage along a public street and/or along a side of the building containing the primary public entrance
to a maximum of 200 square feet. The allowable sign area shall be computed separately for each qualifying building frontage, and
only the sign area derived from that frontage may be oriented along that frontage. Sign areas for wall-mounted signs may not be
accumulated to yield a total allowable sign area greater than that permitted upon such frontage, except that businesses choosing
not to erect a freestanding sign may use up to 50 percent of their allowable freestanding sign area for additional attached sign area.
Use of the additional area shall be subject to the review of the architectural design board.
3.The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall, projecting, and freestanding signs, in accordance with
regulations and maximum sign area and height for each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030through 20.60.050. Window
signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035do not count against the total permanent sign area permitted.
4.The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is three per site, or three per physically enclosed business space on
commercial sites with multiple business tenants. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035do not count against
the total number of permitted permanent signs. Multi-tenant sites are allowed one additional group sign identifying the individual
subtenants at the site. The total sign area of all signs permitted on site must also comply with the maximum total permanent sign
area specified in this chapter.
2.Freestanding Signs:
Please confirm sign area for the existing pole sign to be re-faced. This is
calculated into your maximum permitted sign area.
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3.Maximum Number of Signs:
Please be aware that the code only allows up to three signs per site. If
you wish to have additional signs, an application before the Architectural Design Board (ADB) is
required in order to modify any of the requirements in the sign code. Please let me know how you
would like to proceedor if you would like additional information on the design reviewprocess (fees,
timelines, submittal requirements, etc).
Please submit a written response to the above, along with any revised plansto your Permit
Coordinator:Theresa Umbaugh
. All code citations can be found at:www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.If you
have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you on this
project.
Sincerely,
gina coccia ::
associate planner
City of Edmonds Development Services Department
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121 5Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220 x 1778 | coccia@ci.edmonds.wa.us
cc:BLD20110286
enc:ECDC 20.60 –Sign Code
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