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ORDINANCE NO. 3209
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 20.60 RELATING TO SIGN PERMITS TO
PROVIDE FOR AN INTERIM STUDY PERIOD REGARDING
A -FRAME AND SANDWICH BOARD DIRECTIONAL SIGNS,
DESIGNATING A SIX -MONTH STUDY PERIOD,
DIRECTING ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, there has been a proliferation of A -frame and sandwich board and
other free - standing signs in all business districts of the City of Edmonds, and
WHEREAS, such signs are prohibited in the public right -of -way and frequently
violate the maximum sign area provisions of the City Code as well as the regulatory provisions
of Section 20.60.080 relating to temporary signs, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide for a temporary study period in
which A -frame and sandwich board signs may be located on private property and in the public
right -of -way which abuts said private property, but outside of required fire exits and corridors as
an exception to the maximum sign area limitation in order to provide for direction of the public
to the owner or lessee's place of business, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Chapter 20.60 is hereby amended by the
addition of a new sub - section 20.60.080
Temporary Signs (T) Sandwich Board and A-
Frame Signs
20.60.080 Temporary Signs.
(J) Sandwich Board and A -Frame Signs. One (1)
sandwich or A -frame sign meeting the standards of
sub - section B above, may be maintained on private
property and in the public right -of -way which abuts
said private property in order to provide direction to
a business or other permitted use related to the
property for the convenience of the public provided,
however, that such signs shall comply with all the
provisions of this chapter, including but not limited
to the requirement that no sign be located in a
public right -of -way including sidewalks in such a
manner that: (i) it constitutes a barrier to pedestrian
passage, or (ii) risk of physical injury, or (iii)
impairs public safety, or (iv) violates requirements
of the State Building Code that no such sign shall
block or otherwise impede the use of required fire
exits and exiting corridors.
Section 2. This ordinance is enacted as an interim zoning ordinance of the City.
In accordance with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.390, a hearing shall be held on May 19, 1998
such date being within sixty (60) days of enactment. This ordinance shall expire on its terms and
be void six months from and after its effective date unless the City Council moves to incorporate
it in the zoning ordinances of the City of Edmonds or extends the interim zoning ordinance by
separate legislative action with such public hearing and notice as is required by state law.
Section 3. During the period in which the interim zoning measure is in effect, the
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Mayor, through her code enforcement personnel, is requested to direct enforcement efforts
toward signs which impede the public's use of public sidewalks, which either: (A) block fire
exits, impair public safety, or otherwise create a risk of physical injury, or (B) which are placed
in a location apart from the sign owner's private property. Any sign placed in violation of this
ordinance shall be confiscated as soon as it is noted to protect the safety of all pedestrians and to
preserve the rights of other property owners.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take
effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, BARBARA S. FA . HE7
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED :
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: V 04/03/98
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 04/07/98
PUBLISHED: 04/12/98
EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/17/98
ORDINANCE NO. 3209
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3209
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 7th day of April, 1998, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 3209. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 20.60 RELATING TO SIGN PERMITS TO PROVIDE FOR AN
INTERIM STUDY PERIOD REGARDING A -FRAME AND SANDWICH BOARD
DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, DESIGNATING A SIX -MONTH STUDY PERIOD, DIRECTING
ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 8th day of April, 1998.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
RECEIVED
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THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ord!-
nance will be mailed upon;.
request.
DATED this 81h day of April,
1998" SANDRA S. CHASE
City Clerk
Published: April 12, 1998.
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Summary of Ordinance No. 3209
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a printed copy of which is hereunto attached, was published in said
newspaper proper and not in supplement form, in the regular and
entire edition of said paper on the following days and times, namely:
April 12, 1998
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Principal Clerk
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APR Z 0 1998
Affidavit of Publication EDMONDS C17YCLEFIK
STATE OF WASHINGTON,
ss.
COUNTY OF SNOHOIVaISH,
SUMMARY NO. 3209
The undersigned, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says
of the City of
Edmonds, Washin ton
On the 7th day of April,
that she is Principal Clerk of THE HERALD, a daily newspaper
1998, the City Council of the
cifq of Edmonds, awed
No. 3209. sum-
printed and published in the City of • Everett, Count of Snohomish,
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Ordinance
Mary of the content of said
ordinance, consisting of the
title, provides as follows:
and State of Washington; that said newspaper is a newspaper of
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF EDMONDS, WASH-
general circulation In said County and State; that said newspaper
INGTON, AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER
20.60 TOE SIGN
has been approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior
SELATING
FOR
AN INTERIM STUDY PERIOD
ncr.ARntNr; A•FRAME AND
Court of Snohomish County and that the notice .......... ...............................
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THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ord!-
nance will be mailed upon;.
request.
DATED this 81h day of April,
1998" SANDRA S. CHASE
City Clerk
Published: April 12, 1998.
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Summary of Ordinance No. 3209
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a printed copy of which is hereunto attached, was published in said
newspaper proper and not in supplement form, in the regular and
entire edition of said paper on the following days and times, namely:
April 12, 1998
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and t a saI newspaper was regular distri ed to its subscribers
during of said peri
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Principal Clerk
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ...... 14th.............
of........ Apr i 1 ......... 19.98 ...
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Notary Public In and for the tate of ashington,
residin at Everett, Snoho ' h Co y.
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