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2016-06-08 Planning Board PacketUp LD,� °mod Agenda Edmonds Planning Board h, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 JUNE 8, 2016, 7:00 PM 1. CALLTO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Draft Minutes: May 25, 2016 3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Rezone at 21805 98th Ave. W 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Deliberation on Potential Amendments to the Edmonds Sign Code regarding three potential options for dealing with temporary (e.g. A -frame) signs and other amendments to address a number of other minor clarifications and code language updates/issues. 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA A. Administrative Review: Extended Agenda 10. PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS 11. PLANNING BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT Edmonds Planning Board Agenda June8, 2016 Page 1 2.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/8/2016 Approval of Draft Minutes: May 25, 2016 Staff Lead: N/A Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation Review and approve the draft minutes. Narrative Draft minutes are attached. Attachments: PB160525d Packet Pg. 2 6.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/8/2016 Rezone at 21805 98th Ave. W Staff Lead: N/A Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Mike Clugston The purpose of this City -sponsored project is to rezone the subject parcel from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8) to bring zoning forthe site into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan and the existing use on the site. Rezones are Type IV-B permits where the Planning Board conducts a public hearing and forwards a recommendation to the City Council forclosed-record review and a final decision. Based on the Findings of Fact, Analysis and Attachments in Exhibit 1, staff proposes that the Planning Board make a recommendation to the City Council to approve this request to rezone 21805 98t" Ave. W from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8). While reviewing a building permit fora nearby site, staff noticed that the subject parcel was zoned Open Space (OS) rather than Single Family Residential (RS-8) like the parcels surrounding it on the east side of 98th Avenue West north of 220th Street SW. The parcel used to be the site of an old City -owned water storage facility and so was zoned Open Space. However, that facility was removed in the late 1960s, which was confirmed by Public Works. The parcel should have been rezoned from Open Space to Single Family Residential at that time but wasn't. Despite that, in 1971 the City approved a building permit for the existing single family residence on the lot (BLD19710149) and later a pool in 1976 (BLD19760367). Exhibit 1 contains the staff report and recommendation along with four attachments: 1) Zoning map 2) Aerial photo 3) SEPA checklist and DNS 4) Public notice documentation Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Staff Report Packet Pg. 3 6.A.a CITY OF EDMONDS 121- 5TH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 PLANNING DIVISION ADVISORY REPORT FINDINGS, ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION To: Edmonds Planning Board From: Michael Clugs on, AICP Associate Planner Date: June 1, 2016 File: PLN20160019 Hearing Date, Time, and Place: I. INTRODUCTION A. APPLICATION 1. Applicant: City of Edmonds June 8. 2016. at 7:00 PM Edmonds City Council Chambers Public Safety Complex 250 - 5th Avenue North 2. Site location: 21805 98th Ave. W (Tax Parcel #: 27032500111700) 3. Request: The purpose of this City -sponsored project is to rezone the subject parcel from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8) to bring zoning for the site into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan and the existing use on the site. 4. Review process: a. Rezone (Type IV-B permit) — Planning Board conducts a public hearing and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for closed -record review and a final decision. 5. Compliance required with: a. Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) Chapter 20.01 (Types of Development Project Permits) b. ECDC Chapter 20.15A (Environmental Review - SEPA) c. ECDC Chapter 20.40 (Rezones) City of Edmonds cQ Planning Board as a' 00 rn LO 0 00 N CD c 0 N N to ti N 0 Q. a� x w c a� E a Packet Pg. 4 6.A.a II. FINDINGS OF FACT AND ANALYSIS A. SITE DESCRIPTION 1. Site Development and Zoning a. Facts Size: According to the County Assessor, 21805 98th Ave. W is 10,016 +/- square feet. ii. Zoning: The current zoning map dated April 2015 shows the subject parcel as Open Space (Attachment 1). iii. Land Use: There is a single family residence, pool and associated appurtences at the subject site. 2. Neighboring Development and Zoning a. Facts L North/East/South: These parcels are all zoned Single Family Residential (RS-8) and developed accordingly. ii. West: Across 98th Ave. W, the parcels are all zoned Single Family Residential (RS-10) and developed accordingly. B. STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (SEPA) 1. Fact: A Determination of Nonsignificance was issued on May 10, 2016 (Attachment 3). No comments or appeals were received. Because this is a non -project action, further environmental review may be required with subsequent requests for specific project approvals. C. EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE COMPLIANCE 1. ECDC Section 20.40 (Rezones) a. Facts While reviewing a building permit for a nearby site, staff noticed that the subject parcel was zoned Open Space (OS) rather than Single Family Residential (RS-8) like the parcels surrounding it on the east side of 98th Avenue West north of 220th Street SW. The parcel used to be the site of an old City -owned water storage facility and so was zoned Open Space. However, that facility was removed in the late 1960s, which was confirmed by Public Works. The parcel should have been rezoned from Open Space to Single Family Residential at that time but wasn't. Despite that, in 1971 the City approved a building permit for the existing single family residence on the lot (BLD19710149) and later a pool in 1976 (BLD19760367). ii. The existing use and structures on the site are nonconforming but would be 2 Packet Pg. 5 6.A.a made conforming by the change in zoning from OS to RS-8. iii. Requests to amend the official zoning map require compliance with ECDC 20.40 which includes SEPA review and public notice. b. Analysis The following is an analysis of the proposed rezone against the six decision criteria as required in ECDC 20.40.010. Whether the proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The subject parcel is designated Single Family Urban 1 and the RS-8 zone is one of the implementing zones for that designation. ii. Whether the proposal is consistent with the purposes of the zoning ordinance, and whether the proposal is consistent with the purposes of the proposed zone district. The proposed rezone is consistent with the zoning ordinance and RS-8 zone district. As noted previously, all the parcels surrounding the subject parcel east of 98th Ave. W are zoned RS-8. iii. The relationship of the proposed zoning change to the existing land uses and zoning of surrounding or nearby property. The current use at the parcel is nonconforming relative to the OS zone and rezoning the site RS-8 will bring the use into conformance. The proposed change will also bring the zoning into alignment with the surrounding parcels. iv. Whether there has been sufficient change in the character of the immediate or surrounding area or in city policy to justify the rezone. The subject parcel should have been rezoned prior to redevelopment in 1971. There has been no change in the single family neighborhood and nearby uses since then. v. Whether the property is economically and physically suitable for the uses allowed under the existing zoning, and under the proposed zoning. One factor could be the length of time the property has remained undeveloped compared to the surrounding area, and parcels elsewhere with the some zoning. As with the immediately surrounding parcels, the subject parcel is economically and physically suitable for the uses allowed in the RS-8 zone. vi. The relative gain to the public health, safety and welfare compared to the potential increase or decrease in value to the property owners. Rezoning the subject parcel would bring it into agreement with the Packet Pg. 6 6.A.a Comprehensive Plan and make the existing development at the site conforming. D. PUBLIC COMMENTS To date, no public comments have been received regarding the subject application. III. RECOMMENDATION Based on the Findings of Fact, Analysis and Attachments in this report, staff proposes that the Planning Board make a recommendation to the City Council to approve this request to rezone 21805 98th Ave. W from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8). IV. ATTACHMENTS 1. Zoning map (April 2015) 2. Aerial photo of vicinity 3. SEPA checklist and Determination of Nonsignificance, issued May 10, 2016 4. Public notice documentation V. PARTIES OF RECORD Jesse Miles 21805 98th Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98020 4 Packet Pg. 7 6.A.a > I I I Q - , . 216TH PL SW --T I --Single-, CO M Family Residential area -of (RS-10) Proposed Rezone W Q 2 F- LU Q 219TH ST EN V[STA PL = Single Family Residential r(RS� S) - 220TH ST I E-1 -1 1 Sw 1 1 1 -- - - --- - -- 1 OV L•6,11 Zoning Map Correction 21805 98th Ave. W PLN20160019 Zoning Map N 1 inch = 150 feet Attachment 1 PLN20160019 Packet Pg. 8 6.A.a i QF Eb4,0 a ` v �6 U N Jai° CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5TH AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 (425) 771-0220 WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE Description of proposal: The purpose of this City -sponsored project is to rezone the subject parcel from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8) to bring zoning for the site into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning for this parcel should have been changed after pubic facilities were removed from the site and before a single family residence was approved and constructed in 1971. Site - specific rezones are a Type IV-B decision with a public hearing before the Planning Board and closed - record review and decision by the City Council. Proponent: City of Edmonds Location of proposal, including street address if any: 21805 98'h Ave. W (Tax ID # 27032500111700) Lead agency: CITY OF EDMONDS The lead agency has determined that the requirements for environmental analysis and protection have been adequately addressed in the development regulations and comprehensive plan adopted under chapter 36.70A RCW, and in other applicable local, state, or federal laws or rules, as provided by RCW 43.21C.240 and WAC 197-11-158 and/or mitigating measures have been applied that ensure no significant adverse impacts will be created. An environmental impact statement is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request. XX There is no comment period for this DNS. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by Project Planner: Mike Clugston, Associate Planner Responsible Official: Rob Chave, Development Services Director Contact Information: City of Edmonds 1 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 1 425-771-0220 Date: May 10 2016 Signature..!/ � C a r,C XX You may appeal this determination to Robert Chave, Development Services Director, at 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020, by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for the appeal with the required appeal fee, adjacent property owners list and notarized affidavit form no later than May 24. 2016. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections. Contact Rob Chave to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals. XX Posted on May 10 2016, at the Edmonds Public Library and Edmonds Public Safety Building. Published in the Everett Herald. Emailed to the Department of Ecology SEPA Center (SEPAunit0).ecy.wa.gov). Mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the site. XX Distributed notice to "Checked" Agencies below. The SEPA Checklist, project plans, location map, and DNS are available at www.edmondswa.cov through the Permits Online link. Search for file number PLN20160019. These materials are also available for review at the Planning Division which is located on the second floor of City Hall: 121 5`h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020. Page 1 of 2 SEPA DNS PLN20160019 DOCX 5/4/16 SEPA Attachment 3 PLN20160019 Packet Pg. 10 6.A.a XX Environmental Review Section Department of Ecology P.O. Box 47703 Olympia, WA 98504-7703 Email: SEPAunit = eaLwa.gov XX COMCAST Outside Flant Engineer, North Region 1525 75t St SW Ste 200 Everett, WA 98203 XX Edmonc ;hoof District No. 15 Attn.: Planning and Property Manager 20420 68th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98036-7400 XX XX XX Washington State Dept. of Transportation Attn: Ramin Paxooki SnoKing Developer Services, MS 221 XX 15700 Dayton Ave. N. PO Box 330310 Seattle, WA 98133-9710 XX Puget Sound Regional Council Attn.: S.R.C. 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104-1035 XX Snohomish County Planning & Development Services 3000 Rockefeller Everett, WA 98201 XX Snohomish County Public Works Attn.: Environmental Coordinator 3000 Rockefeller M/S 607 Everett, WA 98201 XX Snohomish County Fire District No. 1 Attn.: Director of Fire Services 12310 Meridian Avenue South Everett, WA 98208-5728 Attachments c: SEPA Notebook Community Transit Attn.: Brent Russell 7100 Hardeson Road Everett, WA 98203 Dean Saksena, Senior Manager Snohomish Co. PUD PO Box 1107 Everett, WA 98206-1107 Donna J. Bunten Department of Ecology Shorelands & Environ. Assist. Program PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600 XX Kristin Kelly Snoh. Co/Skagit Co. Program Director, Futurewise Smart Growth Dir., Pilchuck Audubon Society 1429 Avenue D., PMB 532 Snohomish, WA 98290 Email: Kristin futurewise.or XX Swedish Hospital 21601 76th Avenue West Edmonds, WA 98026 Page 2 of 2 SEPA DNS PLN20160019.DOCX 5/4116 SEPA Packet Pg. 11 0V ED4 6.A.a s C:iTY OF EDMONDS ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of Checklist: The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist; is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. .-. A. BACKGROUND ai a 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Site -specific rezone to correct zoning map for parcel at 21805 98'" Ave. W rn 2. Name of applicant: City of Edmonds LID 00 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: T- C1' Mike Clugston, AICP, Associate Planner — 425.771.0220 1° City of Edmonds Development Services Department —121 5'h Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 0 4. Date checklist prepared: April 20, 2016 N 5. Agency requesting checklist: City of Edmonds cfl 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): ti Planning Board hearing and City Council closed -record review and decision — Spring 2016 0 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this Q. W proposal? If yes, explain. No Cn 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. x None known w 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting c a� E t the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. None known r Q 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. Pending rezone, file # PLN20160019 Page 1 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019 doc:4 19 2016 Packet Pg. 12 6.A.a 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and size of the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. The purpose of this City -sponsored project is to rezone the subject parcel from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8) to bring zoning for the site into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. While reviewing a building permit for a nearby site, staff noticed that the subject parcel was zoned Open Space (OS) rather than Single Family Residential (RS-8) like the parcels surrounding it on the east side of 98`" Avenue West north of 220th Street SW. The parcel used to be the site of an old City -owned water storage facility and so was zoned Open Space. However, that facility was removed in the late 1960s, which was confirmed by Public Works. The parcel should have been rezoned from Open Space to Single Family Residential at that time but wasn't. Despite that, in 1971 the City approved a building permit for the existing single family residence on the lot (BLD19710149) and later a pool in 1976 (BLD19760367). Site -specific rezones are a Type IV-B decision with a public hearing before the Planning Board and closed -record review and decision by the City Council. 12. Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. SEC 25 TWP 27 RGE 03 - BEG NW COR SE1/4 SWI/4 NE114 TH N89*13 06E 30FT TO TPB TH N89*13 06E IOOFT TH S01 *22 12E 1 OOFT TH S89 * 13 06 W I OOFT TH N01 *22 12 W I OOFT TO TPB. 21805 98`" Avenue West (Tax ID: 27032500111700) —see attached map TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat, . b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? Less than 5% slope C. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. Alderwood Urban Land Complex, 2-8% slopes d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. None known e. Describe the purpose, type and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. No grading proposed with rezone application E Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Not applicable — no grading proposed a� Q t 00 CD LO 0 0 N r 0 a� c 0 N N 0 ti N L 0 Q a� 0 07 t x w c a� E c� Q Page 2 of 10 environmental checklist pla20160019.doc: 4 19 2016 Packet Pg. 13 6.A.a g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? Not applicable — no change to impervious surface proposed h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: None — no changes proposed 2. AIR a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. None — no changes proposed 3.1 b. Are there any off -site sources of emissions or odor that may effect your proposal? If so, generally describe. No — none known Q t r CO C. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to the, if any: a) 0 None — not applicable °r° N r 3. WATER 0 0 c 0 a. Surface: N a� (1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year-round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If N appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. L No 0 Q. a� (2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Cn No ' r (3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface r water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill Jx material. w None c a) E (4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, M purpose, and approximate quantities if known. Q No (5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. No (6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No b. Ground: Page 3 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019 doc:4 192016 Packet Pg. 14 6.A.a (1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No (2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, it any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals...; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None — not applicable C. Water Runoff (including storm water): (1) Describe the source of runoff (including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. None — not applicable ai Q t (2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. r 00 rn No changes proposed LO 00 V- N d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: M None — no changes are proposed M o N N 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: Typical of a residential area N ✓ deciduous tree: alder, maple, aspen, other: i ✓ evergreen tree: fir, cedar, pine, other: 0 ✓ shrubs ✓ grass in pasture r crop or grain wet soil plants: cattail, buttercup, bulrush, skunk cabbage, other: x w water plants: water lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other: E other types of vegetation: c� b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? Q None proposed C. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other materials to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: No landscaping proposed — no changes to site proposed 5. Animals Page 4 of 10 environmental checklist p1n20160019 doc: 4.19 2016 Packet Pg. 15 6.A.a a. Check or circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Typical of a developed residential area ✓ birds: hawk, heron, eagle, songbirds, other: mammals: deer, bear, elk, beaver, other: fish: bass, salmon, trout, herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. None C. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. None known d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: a) None — no changes proposed Q t 6. Energy and Natural Resources 00 LO a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed � project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. N r No changes proposed c 0 b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally N describe. No ti N 77 C. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed L measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: 0 Q. a� None r 7. Environmental Health cn r a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and t- explosion, spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so describe. x No w w c (1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. E E t None U R (2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: Q None b. Noise (1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Typical noise from residential area (2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. Page 5 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019 doc:4192016 Packet Pg. 16 6.A.a None — no changes proposed (3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. Land and Shoreline Use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? The site has been home to a single family residence since 1971 and is surrounded by similar residential uses. b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. No C. Describe any structures on the site. The site contains a single family residence and a pool. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Open Space (OS) E What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Single Family Urban 1 g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master plan designation of the site? None h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. No i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? No changes j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None — no changes k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None — not applicable 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: This rezone is intended to bring the zoning on the parcel into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No change Page 6 of 10 environmental checklist pIn20160019 doc:4 19.2016 Packet Pg. 17 a� Q t r 00 m 1O 0 00 r N a� c 0 N a) o_ r` N L 0 Q. a� D_ r r t x w w c a� E t R a 6.A.a b. Approximately how many units, if any would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. No change C. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: None 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principle exterior building material(s) proposed? No structures proposed b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None Q t C. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: 00 0 None `D 0 0 r 11. Light and Glare r a� a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? o N No development is proposed b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? ti N Not applicable 77 L 0 C. What existing off -site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? No changes proposed r d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: m Noneproposed t 12. Recreation x w w a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? E Westgate Elementary School is within '/ mile of the subject site. R b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreation uses? If so, describe. Q No C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None — Not applicable 13. Historic and Cultural Preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No Page 7 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019 doc: 4.19,2016 Packet Pg. 18 6.A.a b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. None C. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: Should archaeological materials or human remains be observed duringproject activities, all work in immediate vicinity should stop. The State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (360.586 3065), the Planning Division (425.771.0220), and the County Coroner (if applicable) should be contacted immediately. Compliance with all applicable laws (RCW 27.53, 27.44, & WAC 25-48) is required -failure to do so could constitute a Class C Felony. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street § system. Show on site plans, if any. Cl; No change. The parcel has existing driveway access to 981" Ave. W. Q t r 00 b. Is site currently served by public transit? If no, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit 0) LO stop? o 00 No. Transit stops are located within `/4 mile to the east on 220'" Street SW and 961" Avenue W. N r C. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? 0 No change D: d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). N No L 0 0. e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. r No Cn r f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. x No change w w c g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: E t None — not applicable a 15. Public Services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No — no change b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any: None 16. Utilities Page 8 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019 doe: 4 19 2016 Packet Pg. 19 6.A.a a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, sei�iie=svtci�►, �►tf�cf: b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. No new utilities are proposed with the rezone. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. f 0 L Signature of Proponent Date Submitted a 00 rn LO 0 eo N a+ R N C O N N to ti N L O Q N� cc (n r x w c a� E c� a Page 9 of 10 environmental checklist p1n20160019.doc: 4.19.2016 Packet Pg. 20 6.A.a D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water; emissions to air; production, storage, or release of toxic or hazardous substances; or production of noise? It will not — there is no new development proposed. Proposal measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: N/A 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals, fish, or marine life? It will not — there is no new development proposed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals, fish, or marine life are: N/A 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? It will not —there is no new development proposed. Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: N/A 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated (or eligible or under study) for governmental protection; such as parks, wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat, historic or cultural sites, wetlands, floodplains, or prime farmlands? 5. 6. 7 It will not — there is no new development proposed. Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: N/A How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use, including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? The proposal will correct the zoning map and make it consistent and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: Enforcement of the Edmonds Community Development Code. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? It will not — there is no new development proposed. Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s) are: N/A Identify, if possible, whether the proposal may conflict with local, state, or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. No conflicts are known. a� Q t 00 rn LO 0 00 N r R a� c 0 N a� co ti N L 0 Q. a� 0 v7 t x w c a� E c� Q Page 10 of 10 environmental checklist pin20160019. doc: 4 19 2016 Packet Pg. 21 6.A.a SCANNED CITY OF EDMONDS AFR 19 2015 1215th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.eov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION "�c. 18911 April 19, 2016 Jesse Miles 21805 98th Ave. W Edmonds, WA 98020 Subject: ZONING MAP CLEAN UP— PROPOSED CHANGE AT 21805 98T" AVE. W (PLN 20160019) Dear Mr. Miles, My name is Mike Clugston — I work with the City of Edmonds in the Development Services Department. While recently reviewing a building permit for another nearby parcel, I noticed that your parcel was zoned Open Space (OS) rather than Single Family Residential (RS-8) like the parcels around you on the east side of 98th Avenue West (see the map on the back). This seemed odd and it turns out that your parcel used to be the site of an old City -owned water storage facility and so was zoned Open Space —that made sense. However, that facility was removed in the late 1960s and the parcel should have been rezoned at that time from Open Space to Single Family Residential because in 1971 the existing single family residence was approved and built (permit BLD19710149) followed by the pool in 1976 (permit BLD19760367). For whatever reason, the zoning map was never officially updated but now I need to clean up the map and bring it into alignment with the use that has been going on at your parcel for the last 45 years. Unfortunately, I can't simply change the map administratively in the office so I'll need to take the project to the Planning Board and City Council for their approval. As part of that, I must post your property with a land use sign describing the project and notify your neighbors within 300' that this is happening. This work will be occurring over the next few months and the outcome will be that your parcel will be rezoned from Open Space to RS-8, just like the rest of the parcels on your side of the block. This change must take place before any additional permits can be obtained for work at your site. You don't need to do anything for this clean-up project to go forward but if you have any questions, please contact me at (425) 771-0220 or michael.clugston@edmondswa.gov and we can go over it in more detail. Attachment 4 PLN20160019 Packet Pg. 22 6.A.a Sincerely, Mike Clugston, AICP Associate Planner i d Q t CO a) Ln O 00 r N r R C O N a) ti N L O N� r r L X W C d E t v R a Packet Pg. 23 6.A.a CITY OF EOMONDS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SEPA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE NAME OF PROPONENT: City of Edmonds FILE NUMBER: PLN20160019 PROJECT LOCATION: 21805 98th Ave. W, Edmonds, WA (Tax Parcel ID: 27032500111700) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this City -sponsored project is to rezone the subject parcel from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (RS-8) to bring zoning for the site into agreement with the Comprehensive Plan. The zoning for this parcel should have been changed after pubic facilities were removed from the site and before a single family residence was approved and constructed in 1971. Site -specific rezones are a Type IV-B decision with a public hearing before the Planning Board and closed - record review and decision by the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING: The hearing will be held before the Planning Board on June 8, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 250 5th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Edmonds has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance pursuant to WAC 197-11-340(2) for the above project: DATE DNS ISSUED: May 10, 2016 SEPA MATERIALS: The SEPA checklist, DNS and related materials are available for review at the Planning Division, located on the second floor of Edmonds City Hall, 121 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday (8:30 — 12:00 only on Wednesday) or online at www.edmondswa.gov through the Online Permits link on the Permit Assistance page. Search for permit PLN20160019. APPEAL PERIOD: You may appeal this determination by filing a written appeal citing the specific reasons for appeal with the required appeal fee no later than May 24, 2016 by 4:00 PM. CITY CONTACT Mike Clugston, Associate Planner michael.clu stun edmondswa. ov 425-771-0220 PUBLISH, May 10, 2016 Packet Pg. 24 6.A.a logo 300' Mailing list buffer 21805 98th Ave. W PLN20160019 Vicinity Map A N 1 inch = 300 feet Packet Pg. 25 6.A.a 27032500115300 2703250011540027032500111000 FINLON DONNA J MACLEOD JAMES J & LAURA SHEREE REHFELDT DONALD & JOANNE 21820 98TH AVE W BRUNT BR 21812 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 912 SEA SEA VISTA TA PL EDMONDS, WA 98020 98020 98020 27032500114200 27032500110400 27032500110000 WILLCOCK WILLIAM T CAVAGNARO GLENNA DEE WILCOX WAHL THOMAS & KIMBERLY A 918 SEA VISTA PL 21728 98TH AVE W 21708 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA EDMONDS,WA EDMONDS, WA 98020 98020 98020 27032500109900 STINE TODD A & SARAH L 21702 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700300500 GERALD & HELEN ROWE 21719 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700300700 00559700300800 KLOPFENSTEIN JOSHUA E & KRISTIN RAFIPOUR KEYKHOSROW M 21807 97TH AVE W 21727 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA EDMONDS, WA 98020 98020 00559700301000 00559700200300 ALDIANO FELIPE S JR & MEHETABEL WEIRAUCH PEGGY A P 21701 98TH AVE W 21823 97TH AVE W EDMODNS, WA EDMONDS, WA 98020 98200 00559700200500 EMERY KARI & ANDREW 21715 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200801 STEVENSON SANDRA J 21807 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201000 NELSON ROBERT J & STEPHANIE A 21802 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201300 NEWSOME KAREN 21714 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200600 ROCHESTER LUCILE 21725 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200800 SELGA BEVERLY & BAKKER PATRICIA 21817 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201100 RANSTROM RAY A 21726 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201400 DURR BARBARA 21710 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 27032500111900 27032500111800 AUSTIN LAWRENCE R & MARY ANN LUPTON MARTIN & JEANNINE 21822 97TH AVE W 21821 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA EDMONDS, WA 98020 98020 00559700300600 DEREZES TINA 21723 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700300900 GOW DAVID M 21819 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200400 MEICHO CARY 21702 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200700 KALAPACA PETER F 21729 98TH W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700200900 KRZESZOWSKI TRUST 18915 94TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201200 OLSON GARY M 21718 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700201500 SMITH MILDRED M 21704 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 27032500111700 MILES JESSE DAVID 21805 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 Packet Pg. 26 6.A.a 27032500110900 VANHEE LEROY & PHYLLIS LORRAINE TRUST 21804 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 27032500113600 BUCKLIN STEVEN & ELISA 910 SEA VISTA PL EDMONDS, WA 98020 27032500113400 MARSH JOSEPH A 21716 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700301100 HOPPE RAYMOND H 9615 219TH ST SW EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700400800 27032500112100 GLASSBURN RICHARD & KATHLEEN MCCULLOCH JAMES C & VERNA R 21911 98TH ST W 21829 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA EDMONDS, WA 98020 98020 27032500111300 ENSTAD VIRGINIA 21824 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00637000000100 SHIGENO RONALD T & GLORIA H 21910 98TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 00559700400600 GOODEY NATHAN & KAITLIN PHILLIPS 21900 97TH AVE W EDMONDS, WA 98020 27032500112000 SEILER PAUL R & CAROLINE R 1112 E ALDER LANE MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056 Packet Pg. 27 6.A.a File No.: PLN20160019 Applicant: City of Edmonds DECLARATION OF POSTING On the loth day of May, 2016, the attached Notice of Application and SEPA Determination was posted as prescribed by Ordinance and in any event where applicable on or near the subject property. I, Michael D. Clugston, hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct this loth day of May, 2016, at Edmonds, Washington. Signed: Packet Pg. 28 6.A.a FILE NO.: PLN20160019 APPLICANT: CITY DECLARATION OF MAILING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & SEPA DETERMINATION On the 1 Oth day of May 2016, the attached Notice of Public Hearing & SEPA Determination was mailed by the City to property owners within 300 feet of the property that is the subject of the above -referenced application. I, Diane Cunningham, hereby declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct this loth day of May 2016 at Edmonds, Washington. Signed: {BFP747887.D0C;1\00006.900000\ } Packet Pg. 29 6.A.a Everett Daily Herald Affidavit of Publication State of Washington) County of Snohomish } ss Kathleen Landis being first duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says: that he/she is the legal representative of the Everett Daily Herald a daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal newspaper by order of the superior court in the county in which it is published and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of the Notice hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Snohomish County, Washington and is and always has been printed in whole or part in the Everett Daily Herald and is of general circulation in said County, and is a legal newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99 of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter 213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Snohomish County, State of Washington, by order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed is a true copy of EDH698633 PLN20160019 as it was published in the regular and entire issue of said paper and not as a supplement form thereof for a period of 1 issue(s), such publication commencing on 05/10/2016 and ending on 05/10/2016 and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. The amount of the fee for such publication is $67.08, - Subscribed and sworn before me on this -/0 day of Notary Public in and for the State of Washington. City of Edmonds - LEGAL ADS 114101416 DIANE CUNNINGHAM DEBRA ANN GRIGG Notary Public State of Washington My Commission Expires October 31, 2017 Packet Pg. 30 6.A.a CITY OF EDMONDS NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING AND WA DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE NAME OF PROPONENT: City of Edmonds FILE NUMBER: pL 20160019 PROJECT LOCATION: 21805 20 Ave. W. Edmonds, WA flax parcelt0:270328001i1700) PROJECT OESCRiPT1 : Tis to rezone the sublIhe_pppurposo of this City-spoSR Spacensored Single Family Resldenllal (RS Bj to briarcul ngg xonPng for the slllooSlnto aproement with the Campreharsalvo Pfan.The zoning for this ios were removed from the rcel should hasite and before a Single lbeen chaned attar ft miiy bicf residence nce was ;s 5dandconshictadIn 1971.IV-B decision with a public S le-apec[f€c rezones are a Type heartng before the Planning Board and closad•record review and decision try the Ctiy Couadl. PUBS_4C HEARING: The hearin wlit be held before the Planning Board on Juna 6. 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 250 51h Ave. N. Edmonds. WA 98020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the% the CW of Edmonds has issued a Determination ok NoW11nlltcanoe pursuant to WAC 197-11- 940(2) ie, the above project: DATE DNS ISSUED: Ma 10. 2016 SEPA MATERIALS: The SEPA checklist. DNS and related materials are avallable for review at the Planning Divialon, located on the "rand floor of Edmonds City Hall, 12t 51h Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 belwean Iha hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4.30 P.M. Monday through Friday (8:30 - 12:00 only on Wednesday or online at through the Online Parmtts link on the rmn Ass stance page. Search for permit PLh120160019. APPEAL PERIOD: You may appeal this deter min a0on by IiNng a w(Ilrsqutlred appppeal fealng the no later thancMeyre asons2d, 201$fby 4:or a �0 PM. Sal the CITY CONTACT: Ml�gaton, Assxtate Pt4R3t d2S771.02G4tl99.dk1A EDH698633 _ubltshed: May 10, 2016. ry Q t 00 0) Nil) O 00 N R CD c O N 0) W Packet Pg. 31 7.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/8/2016 Deliberation on Potential Amendments to the Edmonds Sign Code regarding three potential options for dealing with temporary (e.g. A -frame) signs and other amendments to address a number of other minor clarifications and code language updates/issues. Staff Lead: Rob Chave Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Kernen Lien Background/History The Planning Board has had several discussions on options for temporary portable signs downtown, including their meetings of April 27 and May 11, 2016. A Public Hearing was held on May 25, 2016 to gather input on three options dealing with temporary (e.g. A -frame) signs in the Downtown area, including (1) banning temporary portable signs such as A -frames, (2) allowing them as temporary signs for 60 days only (same as current code), or (3) allowing them as a form of permanent signage with restrictions on time, place and manner. In addition to the amendments regarding temporary portable signs, the draft amendments address a number of other minor clarifications and code language updates/issues. Staff Recommendation Deliberate on temporary sign code options and other clarifying amendments and formulate a recommendation to the City Council. A final draft with the Planning Board's recommendation may be brought back to the Planning Board for review. Narrative The City Council requested the Planning Board to provide recommendations concerning temporary portable signs in the downtown area. Staff is also working on updates to the City's development code on various subjects, and some minor updates to the sign code are incorporated into the drafts being considered here. Various types of signs are used as temporary portable signs downtown, including A -frames, stanchions, easels, etc. In the updated code the proposal is simply to call all of these signs "pedestrian signs" for simplicity's sake. For pedestrian signs in the downtown area (e.g. A -frame, stanchion, or other freestanding portable signs), the existing code considers these to be 'temporary signs' and only allows them for a total of 60 days in a calendar year. Option 2 would continue this practice, and add a requirement for a low-cost permit so that the 60 days can be tracked. According to existing code, these types of signs can't be placed off of the property (e.g. down the street at a street corner); this would not change. Option 1 would no longer permit these types of "pedestrian signs" downtown at all. Packet Pg. 32 7.A Option 3 would permit "pedestrian signs" as permanent signage (so that the 60-day limit no longer applies), but also include specific conditions on duration (only during business hours), placement (close to the building or curb, and only in front of the store), and how many (only one per store front). A summary matrix of the three options for "pedestrian signs" is included as the first attachment to this agenda item. The Planning Board will deliberate on the three options and the public comments received at the public hearing as well as other comments submitted on the sign code update. Following the Public Hearing, Planning Board members suggested submitting their ideas on the code update for distribution prior to the Planning Board meeting. Planning Board Chair Lovell's comments and recommendations are attached. Staff will address some of the comments from the public hearing, including: Changeable projecting signs Permanent directional signage Blade signs for second story businesses Sign location (working on definition of "storefront" - Related to Option 3) Attachments: Options Matrix for Pedestrian Signs Sign Code Comment Letters Sign Code Option 1: No temporary portable signs downtown Sign Code Option 2: Portable signs (A -frames) as temporary signs (60 days, per existing code) Sign Code Option 3: Portable signs (e.g. A -frames) as permanent signage subject to restrictions Planning Board Member Lovell's Sign Code Thoughts and Recommendations Packet Pg. 33 7.A.a Matrix of Downtown "Pedestrian Sign" Options Various types of signs are used as temporary portable signs downtown, including A -frames, stanchions, easels, etc. In the updated code the proposal is simply to call all of these signs "pedestrian signs" for simplicity's sake. The three options for how to deal with "pedestrian signs" downtown are summarized in the following table: •. •. Option 3: Portables Pedestrian Signs as Pedestrian Signs as Usm TemporaryNo Permanent Signs with restrictions Pedestrian Sign No Yes Yes Permitted? Size Allowed No 6 sq. ft. 6 sq. ft. Location Allowed No w/in 2 ft of building w/in 2 ft of building or street edge; 4 ft or street edge; 4 ft clear zone clear zone How Many No Duration No 60 days per year When business is open Benefits of ? ? ? approach? Packet Pg. 34 7.A.b MeDoftgldP,,,,CGa 630 Main Street Edmonds, Washington 98020 May 23, 2016 Edmonds Planning Board 250 51h Ave N Edmonds, WA 98020 Re: Pedestrian Sign Code Revisions Dear Board Members: I am submitting this written comment as I cannot attend the Public Hearing. However, I did attend the Planning Board Meeting on May 11, 2016 and have also read the Agenda Packet regarding the three options for the sign code, so I am familiar with the general nature of the options. My wife, Sandy, and I own the property at 630 Main St. which houses our Insurance Agency, McDonald McGarry. We have been there since 1996 and have used pedestrian signs for most all of that time. At the May 11 meeting, a citizen asked "What is the public benefit of pedestrian signs?" The signs themselves do not directly benefit the public, however the signs benefit the businesses that utilize them and in turn those businesses benefit the public by creating a vibrant downtown core. While on a different scale, the theory is no different than allowing sidewalk dining. The dining may not benefit the public, but the increase in the economic health of the business in the downtown core does. Most likely all of you have all been here long enough to remember when downtown Edmonds was pretty dreary and oftentimes, it was where businesses went to die. Cleary these signs are helpful to sustaining some businesses. One concern that is common to all three proposals is that we do not want the sidewalks to be overly cluttered and in turn pose a burden on pedestrians with mobility issues or any pedestrians at all. I acknowledge this as a valid concern, however sidewalk encroachment is not a problem that is unique to the downtown core. We live in the Seaview neighborhood. Not every street has a sidewalk and those that do are not always easily passable. Most often the cause is a neighbor that does not keep shrubbery trimmed back, so a 4 foot wide sidewalk can easily be reduced to half that width. In addition, on garbage collection days garbage, recycling and yard waste cans pose an obstacle to easy and safe passage along the sidewalk. So while we need to keep the downtown sidewalks open, please do not be misled to believe that this is only a problem caused by pedestrian signage in the downtown core. Option one is basically an outright ban on pedestrian signs. I feel that this is an overly harsh response to the problem. The common sense elements of the other two proposals, such as having the signage allowed only in front of the sign owner's business, should reduce the clutter and allow easy passage for all pedestrians. Second, I believe it is punitive. The problems with excessive signs is probably created by a handful of businesses and as a result all of the businesses in the area would be punished. This situation is much like the neighbor (425)774-3200 www.mcdonaldmggaLU.com (800)466-4700 Fax (425)774-3 packet pg. 35 7.A.b that does not keep their bushes off of the sidewalk, they may be either unaware or simply ignore the applicable rules. Unfortunately, developing personal responsibility and morality is something that no planning code can accomplish. In our office, we use pedestrian signs to promote our business. In addition, we use them to promote a number of community events which we sponsor throughout the year. Please see the next page for a sample of those signs. The purpose of these events is of course to build our business, however they are open to all members of the community, not just our clients or prospective clients. For example, our annual document shredding event has well over 100 total participants. (We were down a bit this last Saturday due to the rain.) By our estimate, less than one fourth of these are our clients. So the pedestrian signboards do have a community benefit. Option two is basically a continuation of the current code. Adopting this without any consistent corresponding enforcement mechanism does not make any sense either. In all likelihood the problems which are trying to be corrected by revising the code would most likely reoccur. Without an excessive monetary burden on the city, I am unaware of any way to regulate the signs to a 60 day annual display period. In addition, I'm not sure how the 60 day term was determined and that time period itself could be a discussion point (or argument) long into the future. Option three seems to me to make the most sense. It has the potential to eliminate sign clutter and it removes the necessity of creating an elaborate process to ensure that businesses are not exceeding the 60 day time limit that has been proposed in option two. This seems to be a reasonable compromise that would keep the sidewalks accessible to all, while at the same time allowing businesses to use pedestrian signage to promote their establishment. Thank you for your time and consideration of these comments. Sincerely, McDONALD McGARRY Jo A. McDonald il: john(ibracdonaldmcgarry.com losure M/hs Packet Pg. 36 I 7.A.b I McDonald McGarry Insurance School Supply ..'� Drive! ab Drop off new sup PECO rr�s�rtian*,� lies here. CELL PHONES FOR LDI ER Now Collecting Gently Used to Help Troops Call Home 425-774-3200 vrrww.m donaIdmcgarry.ccrn :_. a MCDOUN IG" 7 1 mrAncr 425�74 ,an btLLI mr-dei 1 MIflFftr. naa FIV -Nei ll Packet Pg. 37 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Laura Zeck <laura@zincartinteriors.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 9:43 AM To: Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane; Nelson, Michael Subject: Re: Public Hearing on Signs Wed. May 25 Hi - I am a business owner and would love to attend this meeting, however I have a conflict as my 5th grader is performing in her school orchestra that night at the same time. Please feel free to pass the information below on at the hearing. As the owner of Zinc Art + Interiors at the corner of 3rd and Main in Edmonds, WA. I would like to state that use of A -Boards has been essential to my business, it's visibility and it's viability. As many of you know the circle/fountain is the hub of Edmonds. This is reinforced by the location of the Saturday Market, Chamber Events, and traffic patterns. ZINC has now been open for 28 months and it is still a daily struggle to get the general population and visitors to understand that Edmonds does exist beyond the circle, and A -Boards have played a huge role. I can actually look at days where we have neglected to put out our A -Board and see a dramatic difference in that days sales. At the time that we leased our space, sign code would not allow for a sign that actually made sense for the length of our street front. We are now stuck with a sign that is incredibly small above our front door. It is low to the ground and at times completely disappears behind vehicles parked in front of the building. I have asked the parking division to either make the space in front of the building a 15 minute zone or to clearly mark the space as the 3 hour parking that space that they say it is because on many days the space is occupied by one car for the entire duration of our business hours 10-7pm. I have mentioned this to many police as they pick up their uniforms next door at Corry's Dry Cleaning, but their response is that the space is not marked clearly and therefore they can not ticket the vehicle parked there all day. Many days these vehicles are very large and tall and completely block our building. Without the use of an A -Board on the corner of 3rd and Main, many people would not even see we exist. As a tax paying business of Edmonds, I feel it is essential that you take these frustrations and issues with the sign code into account. One citizen with complaints does not make up for the amount of revenue that our business brings to the city, let alone the culture, community and service we provide on a daily basis. In addition I have attached the current street view of our building that is available on Google. As you can see our business doesn't "exist", and the pole in front of our building has no sign indicating parking regulations. ZINC needs all the help it can get as a new business struggling to become part of the community. Please help us by improving the sign code and making it friendlier for businesses within the business district where signage is and should be visible and helpful. Thanks so much for your time! Please contact me if you have any questions at all. Best! Laura On May 11, 2016, at 8:37 AM, Cunningham, Diane<Diane.Cunningham@edmondswa.gov> wrote: L a� J c as E E 0 U a� 0 U c in a� E 0 r a Packet Pg. 38 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 8:05 AM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Chave, Rob Subject: FW: Edmonds sign code FYR From: Monillas, Adrienne Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2016 10:37 PM To: Hope, Shane Subject: Fwd: Edmonds sign code FYI Adrienne Fraley-Monillas Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Date: May 5, 2016 at 9:13:47 PM PDT To: <council&dmonds_wa.gov> Cc: <diane.cunnin hama dmondswa.com> Subject: Edmonds sign code Council Members: What public purpose is served by allowing a 4-foot high advertising structure i.e. a mini - billboard, in front of every business in the Bowl? Or, anywhere in Edmonds since the Westgate Plan suggests city-wide walkability is now a city goal? Instead of posting daily message changes ON that billboard structure, why not provide a decorative box near the business entrance and place daily new advertising IN it? The Downtown Business Alliance could design it, have it produced and sell it to those who want a location for periodic advertising material. The Box might be introduced with a campaign to Visit Edmonds and Check the Box. Adding the Box would allow business three (3) permanent means of reaching the public: A wall sign, a blade sign and the Box, plus one short-term temporary sign could be added for a business opening event and/or a special event organized by the Downtown Business Alliance. Many businesses already use a permanent, red, small, non -flashing "OPEN" sign. Isn"t that enough signage? I noted in the April 26, 2016 minutes that an instant poll at a public workshop re Hwy. 99 asked residents what their top priority would be if just one thing could be done for the corridor. Their answer was "public space improvements and beautification-42%". Edmonds residents, regardless of their home's location, know they live in a town that has a reputation for attractiveness and they want their area to share that reputation. No one has ever argued that big signs on public sidewalks are a public space improvement or that they contribute to the beautification of Edmonds. Sandwich boards, stanchions and other Packet Pg. 39 7.A.b From: Brent Malgarin [mailto:elegantaems@amx.com] Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 7:30 AM To: Hope, Shane Subject: sign code Dear Shane, I have been reading the proposal for changes to the sign code. I find it rather amazing that the City acts, after one person complains about "A -boards", yet the BID wants to add significant sign clutter by putting ED! badges all over town. If a person does not know they are shopping in Downtown Edmonds, then they should not be out walking around. Alley signage--- what a joke. Seattle has it because there are businesses located in those locations with no other point of entry or egress. Pathetic. I am filing a complaint about pole and Ed! sign pollution in Edmonds. I have spent 17 years selling in resort towns, and this City does not have the slightest idea what it is doing. Although-- the corrupt BID Directors figured out how to personally benefit from their positions.... Only goes to show the integrity of the people--- who want other peoples money. Brent Malgarin. Packet Pg. 40 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:46 AM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Chave, Rob Subject: FW: sign code update Attachments: color_logo_pantone_REV2.pdf From: Pam Stuller[mailto:parm_@walnutstreetcoffee.com] Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 1:12 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Hope, Shane Subject: sign code update Hi Diane, As requested, here is my feedback for consideration during your sign code update process. My building is uniquely squat and sits slightly into the public right of way. When going through the permitting process to create my sign, current code would not allow my sign to be above my roof line - regardless of the height of my building. With the required minimum height from the sidewalk for pedestrians and the maximum height allowed by my roof line, I ended up with about 2' of workable height to create my blade sign. I ended up modifying my logo so my sign would have enough visual impact from up the street. I've attached an image of my sign, my building and my logo - so you can see the circle version I would ultimately like to replace my current sign with. I am not encouraging allowing enormous signs that are out of scale with their building/neighbors, but if there is a way to accommodate some variances in the sign code for unique site situations - allowing signs to go a certain amount above a roof line or exceed the size restrictions in some cases - I'd support it. Please let me know if you have quesitons or if I can provide any additional info. L a� J a� E E 0 L) a� 0 U c �n a� E 0 a Packet Pg. 41 7.A.b 611 -green -big circle 7459 - blue - inner circle 1535 - brown - cup handle, cup, and cup rim 497 - dark brown -STREET and oval area attached to S 7401 - tan -WALNUT and part of S and inner cup 716 - orange - OFFEE white - foundation base coat Packet Pg. 42 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:49 AM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Chave, Rob Subject: FW: Signage From: Clayton Moss [mailto:cmoss@formaseattle.com] Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2016 4:23 PM To: Hope, Shane Subject: Signage Hello, Well, over the past month I believe we have manage to gather enough feedback from people regarding the different sign types that we discussed at our last meeting to feel confident that we are moving in the right direction. I was just wondering if looking at it from your perspective, is there is any kind of timeline that I should be aware of? I would like to get some schematics over to you that illustrates our proposed recommendations. Clayton Moss Designer 206.920.5912 FORMA 114 4th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020 Packet Pg. 43 7.A.b From: D Talmadge [justme56@me.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:53 AM To: Council Subject: Edmonds City Council/ panning Board Council/ Planning Board Members, Firstly, please note there is no email address listed on the City website to direct emails to the planning board. About the sign code, it is mystifying to me that there is outdoor seating allowed in the downtown area so that the restaurants can monopolized a portion of the public walkways particularly when the sidewalks are so narrow to begin with. It is difficult to get around the tables and chairs if there is more than one person trying to pass by ( with the signs and posts) but for persons who have mobility issues it is nearly impossible. I have wondered often if it is ADA compliant, and I can't see how it would be. When it is busy down there, just strolling on the street is not a pleasant experience at all Those of us who can walk easily are merely inconvenienced with all the signs and sidewalks taken up by outdoor seating and abundant signage. But for anyone with any difficult at all, it is truly daunting and I don't believe it should be. Most of those sidewalks are simply too narrow to accommodate outdoor seating, sandwich board signs and much foot traffic at all. In your considerations of sign boards, please take into account those folks who have mobility issues first and foremost. Those are public sidewalks not the property of the restaurants who want to expand their space and businesses who put signs in the middle of them. And the signs all over further clutter what should be a public sidewalk for all to use. Thank you. Packet Pg. 44 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: D Talmadge <justme56@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 10:15 AM To: Planning Subject: Signs, sidewalks and ADA Planning Board members, About the sign code, it is mystifying to me that there is outdoor seating allowed in the downtown area so that the restaurants can monopolized a portion of the public walkways particularly when the sidewalks are so narrow to begin with, particularly with the sandwich boards strewn about. It is difficult to get around the tables and chairs if there is more than one person trying to pass by ( with the signs and posts) but for persons who have mobility issues it is nearly impossible. I have wondered often if it is ADA compliant, and I can't see how it would be. When it is busy down there, just strolling on the street is not a pleasant experience at all Those of us who can walk easily are merely inconvenienced with all the signs and sidewalks taken up by outdoor seating and abundant signage. But for anyone with any difficult at all, it is truly daunting and I don't believe it should be. Most of those sidewalks are simply too narrow to accommodate outdoor seating, sandwich board signs and much foot traffic at all. In your considerations of sign boards, please take into account those folks who have mobility issues first and foremost. Those are public sidewalks not the property of the restaurants who want to expand their space and businesses who put signs in the middle of them. And the signs all over further clutter what should be a public sidewalk for all to use. Thank you. Diane Talmadge Sent from Cloud 9 Packet Pg. 45 7.A.b Below Councilmember Buckshnis's message is one from Diane Talmadge. -----Original Message ----- From: Buckshnis, Diane Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 10:07 AM To: D Talmadge Cc: Hope, Shane Subject: RE: Edmonds City Council/ panning Board Good Morning Diane, Here is the planning boards' email and you can watch what various Council Members said in the Council Meeting last week and Ms. Fraley Monillas also brought up the ADA issue as well as the street dining. The outdoor dining was a HUGE council discussion issue four or five years back and I can't recall it all but it was only for the spring/summer months, I think. You can email Shane Hope and ask. Personally, I think we should try a 30 day temp ban and see if business are affected. It would be similar to going on a specific diet - you don't know if you like it or not because you have never tried it! Why not try it to see if business really need those signs. I noticed that I mentioned Zinc and that I see the bright orange and who needs that a -frame and they didn't have it out yesterday (which I am sure they don't watch City Council) with the orange balloons. But, it looked so nice on that corner. Snap Fitness is another sign always out .... you either work out or you don't and folks either get it or they don't - so why clutter? So, much for my ranting. planning@edmondswa.gov is the address that will get to everyone. Have a great day, Diane Diane Buckshnis City Council Position #4 206-228-3462 From: D Talmadge [justme56@me.com] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:53 AM To: Council Subject: Edmonds City Council/ panning Board Council/ Planning Board Members, Firstly, please note there is no email address listed on the City website to direct emails to the planning board. About the sign code, it is mystifying to me that there is outdoor seating allowed in the downtown area so that the restaurants can monopolized a portion of the public walkways Packet Pg. 46 7.A.b Date: April 27, 2016 From: Ashley Systsma (for Rick Steves who is currently out of the Country) Ashley@ricksteves.com Even though my company puts one out, I'm opposed to sandwich boards in Edmonds. I'd be happy to see our town rid of these completely, including my own. -Rick Steves Packet Pg. 47 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 3:52 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Council Subject: Edmonds sign code Planning Board Members: As I listen to the Planning Board and read its minutes, I get the strong impression that the Planning Board accepts temporary commercial on Edmonds streets as needed, desirable and even inevitable. The only questions Board members discuss is how many and where. I think its unfortunate that a small, but well -organized downtown group, feels it must soil its own nest to make a living but I don't believe that others should have to pay to solve their problem. Those others are the 40,000 people who share that nest. They are called residents and THEIR home is a flourishing, attractive residential community. Those residents have spent thousands of dollars in over 50 years to make residential and commercial Edmonds look the way it does today. Their efforts deserve more consideration than they are now receiving from the Planning Board. Temporary commercial signs are a blight. About four years ago a consultant, Roger Brooks, was retained to explore ways make edmonds more inviting. He had a long list; the theme of one of the items was "First Impressions Are Lasting". Applying that old adage, he suggested that the entering "Edmonds" sign NOT be placed at Westgate but further along where SR104 enters the Bowl.lt's easy to see why. Entering Westgate one is met with a flashing car -wash sign on the right and, on the left, a collection of drab, ;n low commercial buildings with a row of sandwich board signs, strung along SR 104, identifying each business. (The car wash sign no longer flashes but the board signs are still there). It is the perfect poor first impression. _J Edmonds residents don't deserve more blight and more poor impressions on Main and on Fifth streets. E E Temporary commercial signs are a stigma. They send a far more significant message than the actual words v on the sign. They convey a state of mind, they cry economic distress, even panic; they cry cheap.None of these attitudes reflect the reality of a prosperous, attractive RESIDENTIAL community. v c a� Locating temporary commercial signs (sandwich boa rds,stanchions, banners etc) in the public right-of-way in creates the picture of a fine home with a seedy front yard. Does the Planning Board believe that is the image residents want their sign code to produce? E Natalie Shippen Q Packet Pg. 48 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 7:47 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Council Subject: Edmonds sign code Planning Board Members: I read the minutes of your last meeting with interest.Mr. Clugston says, "the proliferation of A -frame signs in the downtown is a problem." and, later, temporary signage in the downtown has been identified as an issue and the GOAL of the current effort is to fix the problems.." It's not the message on the temporary A -frame signs that is the PROBLEM. It's the number of those signs on the street. Changing the message doesn't solve the PROLIFERATION problem. It's not the style of the A -frames that is the PROBLEM it's the number of those signs on the street. Substituting another type of temporary sign doesn't solve the PROLIFERATION problem. Currently, those "temporary" signs are, in fact, permanent because they have been out on the street all day, all week, all year for several years. The time limit on temporary signs is 60 cumulative days annually. No owner complies with that time limit and it can't be enforced using a "Request for Code Enforcement Action" because no City record is kept of when the sign was put on the street. Requiring a permit for temporary signs is overkill; requiring notification and the expiration date on the sign itself would partially solve the time limit problem. Changing the word "cumulative" to "consecutive" would complete the solution to the time limit problem. Other cities do not use the word "cumulative" presumably because it's too difficult to track.They use the word "consecutive" which produces a specific date that can be easily checked Other city codes also use number of days to measure the time limit. Shifting A -frame or sandwich board signs from the "temporary" category to a "right of way" category (see "note" on back page) and then allowing them on the street all the time except for non -business hours (at night) isn't a time limit:i it's an absurdity. It doesn't solve the proliferation problem and it doesn't solve the potential for pedestrian/sign conflict. Enforcing the existing code time limit might reduce the number of temporary signs on the street at one time, but whether it would appreciably reduce proliferation hasn't been examined. Natalie Shippen L as J c W E E 0 U m 0 U c c as E 0 r a Packet Pg. 49 7.A.b OM .r r, n A a_ CP A _AD� a O a� in y -41 ,27/� d�ZRrC C�L W Y�L.6 4U "71. O W t N c T E c o— a O ' Ln Co lYri b N N L CD�. d J r C d E E O C tm r C d E c t V a _ Packet Pg. 50 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016 5:27 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Council Subject: sign code revisions Planning Board Member: FACTS: 1. "TEMPORARY" signs (Edmonds sign code) a) definition - "allowed portable signs intended for short-term display,not to exceed 60 calendar days (cumulative) in any calendar year" ; Portable sign - "...any sign that is capable of being moved or removed ... that is typically intended for temporary display.: Portable signs include but are not limited to: 1. signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels (stanchion?), 2. "menu" and SANDWICH BOARD" signs, 3. A and T frame signs, 4. wood, metal or plastics "stake" or "yard" signs, 5. pos tees ters or banners affixed to windows, railings, overhangs, trees etc., 6. searchlights, inflatables etc. b)PROBLEM - No record is kept of when any of the above signs are posted; that allows "temporary" signs to be, in fact, permanent. solution - Rewrite Code to limit temporary commercial signs to "60 CONSECUTIVE days, one-time only" (business opening): business owner must notify Planning Dept. when a temporary sign is placed anywhere so there is a date from which to calculate the time limit on signs, 2. "PREMISES - 'Premises "is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed, except ;n within the boundaries of the BC or BD zone in the downtown activity center as defined in the C.P where 2 "premises shall include any portion of the sidewalk which fronts upon the lot. J PROBLEM - Changes what would normally be an off -premise sign (>usually not allowed) into an on -premise sign. Results, for example,in Old Milltown each business in that complex is allowed one sign on 5th AND one E sign on Dayton OR one sign at the corner of 5th and Dayton. That's a lot of signs adjacent to a privately- v funded, attractive, land-scaped plaza. Here Edmonds sign policy is counter -productive to the desire of a -0 private owner to make Edmond a more attractive town. U of solution - remove "premiises" from the "definition"section.;other codes don't bother to define it because a, it has a common meaning. N r c as 3. ADMINISTRATION —"The Community Development director is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall adopt application requirements for sign permits. r a COMMENTS: I have filed about 20 ""Requests For Enforcement" in the last two+ years in the Bowl, at Westgate and in between on SR104. In the course of following those requests I found that the Edmonds sign code is special interest legislation. In neither wording nor enforcement does the Code emphasize the importance of Packet Pg. 51 7.A.b protecting Edmonds reputation as an attractive, up -scale residential community. Rather, it offers a crutch to those marginal businesses that claim they need cheap advertising signs in the public right-of-way in order to survive. The Planning Dept. recommendations regarding "temporary"" signs don't improve the Code; they make it worse.The temporary sandwich board sign which now litter the Bowl are illegal under two separate chapters of the Code;they don't have street permits ($115)as required by (18.70), and they exceed the time limit on "temporary" signs (20.60). The Planning Dept. recommendations would simply make those signs permanently legal by requiring a permit but eliminating the time limit. Permanent signs have a valid purpose. They identify and locate a town business. Temporary signs do not. If a walker is close enough to a "temporary" sign to read it, the walker is also close enough to the business to c read its permanent sign. As identification temporary signs are redundant Iitter.They are really just advertising signs in the public right-of-way and should be prohibited except for one commercial event, and closely N monitored, time -limited public events. The following are my suggestions for sign code changes: 1. EMPHASIZE that the Edmonds Sign Code exists to protect the quality of the community a la Carmel. 2,Commercial "temporary" signs are prohibited except for a 60 consecutive day, one-time only business - opening event (some towns allow a limited number of 4-day special events). 3. "Premises" - remove that word from the "definition" section. 4.Permit the use of a temporary sign while a permanent sign is being reviewed by the ADB, and then mounted. 5, Permit permanent directional signs subject to ADB approval. 6. Prohibit pole signs every where; use monument signs instead 7. Have ADB approve permanent signs, and ask it to review the proposed recommendations re calculation, classification and wall -mounted signs. 8. No one shall put any sign in the public right-of-way without first notifying the Planning Dept. Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 52 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 1:55 PM To: Council Cc: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Revision of Edmonds sign code Council Members: Currently, there are no "temporary' signs in Edmonds; they are all "permanent" because sign regulation isn't enforced except by citizen complaint. However, because the Planning Dept. keeps no record of when temporary signs are erected, the time limit can't be calculated and enforced upon citizen Request. In Edmonds the major and most controversial signs, "temporary ones" aren't regulated by time limits or in any other way. REMEDY: Make it clear in the code that "temporary" means temporary by enacting the following ordinance: "Time limit for temporary signs —a new business may install a temporary sign on a one-time basis only. No business shall be allowed to display this type of sign more than once. All temporary signs are to be removed no later than 60 consecutive days from the date of notification to" the Planning Dept.(The words within quotation marks are from another municipal code.)REMEDY:Require that a business owner shall notify the Planning Dept. of the day on which a sign will be placed on a roof, wall, or public right-of-way and the date it will be removed. Require that the Planning Dept. keep a record of the above information. REMEDY —Under the ADMINISTRATION section of the sign code, include a statement that the sign code is enforced only upon citizen request. It's deceptive to let Edmonds residents think that their executive branch enforces the laws enacted by their legislative branch, an age-old assumption. In the "definition" section of the Edmonds sign code, there appears a definition of the word "premises" which is unlike that found in any other municipality. The definition says,"premises is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed EXCEPT within the boundaries of the BC or BD zone in the downtown activity area ... where "premises" shall include any portion of the public sidewalk which fronts upon the lot." What does this exception allow? There was an Old Milltown business that was located on Dayton St. about one-half block East of Fifth St. It had a sign at the Fifth/Dayton intersection which I appealed as an off -premise sign. The City's reply was, "The City's position is that the signs in question (I had appealed sign at Third and Main) are not off -premise, but on - premise DUE to the DEFINITION of "PREMISES (my emphasis), and that their premises extend to the lot of the business, not just the business sidewalk frontage."I was told there are other "lots" in downtown Edmonds where the "premises" definition would apply. I lost the appeal but I learned that every business on the Old Milltown lot is allowed one sign on 5th and one sign on Dayton OR one sign at the corner of Fifth and Dayton. Is that number of signs the desired result of a sign code that seeks to control "visual clutter" in Edmonds, a goal listed four times in the PURPOSE section? REMEDY: Strike all the words that follow EXCEPT in the code definition of "premises". Finally, I suggest that all PERMANENT signs be reviewed and approved by the ADB. The ADB is a quality - control Board, and most of its members are selected for their training in assessing quality; signs and their location quality-sensative issues a Packet Pg. 53 7.A.b A few years ago two large permanent signs appeared too high on two facades of Old Milltown. I appealed them and they were removed. The question is, "How did those signs get by Staff? Did they approve them and then not check their final location because they were too busy? I think the ADB has more members and more time to ensure that the conditions of its approval are obeyed. Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 54 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:30 AM To: Council Cc: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Edmonds sign code revision Council Members: As of today, I haven't seen a copy of the sign code changes that will be presented to the Council at its Feb. 23, 2016 work meeting. Based upon a Planning Dept. presentation at an earlier public meeting in December, I expect that only two code revisions will be proposed: 1. minor changes to "permanent" sign regulations and, 2. significant changes to the regulation of "sandwich board" signs which are usually classed as "temporary" signs. In this e-mail letter I will describe the current confusion that exists in the regulation of signs; later I will suggest code remedies. Sign code regulations appear in two separate ECDC chapters: 1. Chapt. 20.60 administered by the Planning Dept.; and 2. Chapt. 18.70 Street Use and Encroachment Permits administered by the Engineering Dept. Chapt.18.70 defines sandwich board sign as "temporary objects" which require a street permit. A permit costs $115.; the duration of the permit isn't defined. On 9-2-15 1 appealed three sandwich board signs citing failure to obtain a street permit as the reason for a Request for Code enforcement action. Phil Williams determined that the three businesses I cited did not have street permits; however, no enforcement action was taken because Code revision is in progress. Meantime, all the sandwich board signs that litter the commercial streets of the Bowl (the ONLY location where they're allowed) are illegal, have been for years, and the City of Edmonds is owed thousands of dollars. (Incidentally, in the last couple of years I have appealed signs under Chapt. 20.60. When my requests were upheld, the signs were removed.There was no mention of a code revision in progress.) believe code enforcement is, partly,an issue that is separate from the language of the code itself, but one that should also be addressed.) While the language of Chapt. 18.70 is clear,Chapt. 20.60 is confusing. It defines sandwich boards as "temporary" in one section, and as "permanent" in another. Under the "definitions" section of 20.60, a "temporary" sign is "an allowed portable sign intended for short-term display, not to exceed 60 calendar in any calendar year." ( That's a lax time limit; other municipal codes have a fixed number of CONSECUTIVE days for one-year only. Further along in the code there is a section (20,60.020) titled "General Regulations for PERMANENT signs." In that section there is a chart which "summarizes the types of signs permitted in each neighborhood/district within the City. On that chart sandwich boards are listed as permitted only in Downtownl. I consider sandwich boards a temporary sign. In mid-2014 I filed a Request for Code Enforcement against three temporary signs including two sandwich boards. The reply was, "The City advises businesses of the 60- day limit, but does not monitor the site or count the days a sign is out. The City could not proceed with enforcement without City verified information and could not progress to a hearing or legal proceeding with third party information." I asked whether the City required that businesses notify the Planning Dept. of the date a sign was placed in the public right-of-way or elsewhere. the answer was "No". It is impossible to as Y a J c as E E 0 U as 0 U c a� in r c m E U 0 a Packet Pg. 55 7.A.b calculate the 60-day limit without that knowledge, and very difficult to do even if known, because the 60 days are cumulative rather than consecutive. That method of counting days is peculiar to Edmonds. (To be continued) Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 56 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 4:47 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Monillas, Adrienne; Hope, Shane Subject: Shippen Requests for Enforcement To the Planning Board Chairman: Will the Planning Board Chairman (Neil Tibbot) please request that the Planning Department include copies (or a list) of my Requests for Enforcement in the Sign Code reform packet, and the enforcement decision(s) that was made for each? Early on, Shane Hope invited me to submit a list to her of any suggested code changes I might have. I couldn't do that as I was learning with each appeal how the code did or didn't address my Requests. Like the Planning Department I didn't keep records; I assume it does now. I believe my Requests demonstrate how the sign code operates. I recall only twelve Requests for Enforcement which involved 26 signs. As you will see, some of my Requests were approved and some were denied. Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 57 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: English, Robert Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 5:27 PM To: 'Natalie Shippen' Cc: Spellman, Jana; Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane; Williams, Phil Subject: RE: Code enforcement under 18.20 - sandwich board signs Ms. Shippen —Sections 20.60 and 18.70 of the current City code are not consistent with regard to temporary signs (including A -frames). For this reason, the City will not pursue code enforcement action. The City's Planning Division will be updating the sign code this fall to address this issue. The process will include public meetings at the Planning Board and City Council. -----Original Message ----- From: Natalie Shippen[ma ilto:natalieshippen@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 2:25 PM To: English, Robert Cc: Spellman, Jana; Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane Subject: Code enforcement under 18.20 - sandwich board signs Mr. English. On September 3, 2015 1 submitted three (3) Requests for Enforcement to the Planning Department. I cited Code Chapter 18.70.000.B.1.2.3. which requires a street use permit to place any temporary object in a "public space or City right-of-way..." I said that three sandwich board signs,two on Fifth and one on Main, did not have street use permits. The Planning Dept. flipped my Enforcement Requests to you, the City Engineer and you appear to have flipped them right back to the Planning Dept. I want answers to the following questions. Do the three sandwich board signs that I cited have street use permits? Do any of the sandwich board signs that litter Main St. and Fifth Ave. have street use permits? Chapter 18.70 is clear. "No person SHALL use or encroach upon any public place without obtaining a permit from the development services director or City engineer." It then defines "use", "temporary in nature", and "temporary object" which specifically mentions "sandwich boards." Please explain why the Administration hasn't enforced 18.70.000 b.1.2.3. ? And why Requests for Enforcement don't result in code enforcement? Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 58 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 2:25 PM To: English, Robert Cc: Spellman, Jana; Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane Subject: Code enforcement under 18.20 - sandwich board signs Mr. English. On September 3, 2015 1 submitted three (3) Requests for Enforcement to the Planning Department. I cited Code Chapter 18.70.000.B.1.2.3. which requires a street use permit to place any temporary object in a "public space or City right-of-way..." I said that three sandwich board signs,two on Fifth and one on Main, did not have street use permits. The Planning Dept. flipped my Enforcement Requests to you, the City Engineer and you appear to have flipped them right back to the Planning Dept. I want answers to the following questions. Do the three sandwich board signs that I cited have street use permits? Do any of the sandwich board signs that litter Main St. and Fifth Ave. have street use permits? Chapter 18.70 is clear. "No person SHALL use or encroach upon any public place without obtaining a permit from the development services director or City engineer." It then defines "use", "temporary in nature", and "temporary object" which specifically mentions "sandwich boards." Please explain why the Administration hasn't enforced 18.70.000 b.1.2.3. ? And why Requests for Enforcement don't result in code enforcement? Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 59 7.A.b To: Shane Hope From Ed! Advisory Board: Signage Committee Clayton Moss, Pam Stuller, Jordana Turner, Robert Boehlke RE: Recommendations for Sign Code Revisions Date: September 18, 2015 Recommendations: Amend the code to allow the applicant or the planning manager to refer design review applications to the Architectural Design Board (ADB) in the following unique situations: 1. When the applicants specific building set back (from the public street) is significantly greater than the adjacent buildings or when there are other special physical circumstances or physical conditions, such as topography, sign structures or other physical features on adjacent properties or public right-of-way obstacles that substantial restrict the effectiveness of the proposed sign in question. These special circumstances are peculiar to the particular business or enterprise to which the applicant desires to draw attention to and do not apply generally to other businesses in the area. 2. When there are special physical circumstances or physical conditions of the applicants specific building such as architectural features or details that substantially restrict the placement and effectiveness of the proposed sign in question or which make it impossible to both integrate the sign with the architectural design of the building and at the same time adhere to various code restrictions with regards to sign type, area or height. 3. When certain exceptional design features are included in a proposed sign design which enhances the appearance & quality of the sign but by doing so would exceed code constraints. Examples would be monument sign designs which are designed to be in harmony with the landscape design and/or integrate with the design and scale of a particular building or multi -building complex. 4. When a retail center or multi -tenant building or complex submits a comprehensive master sign program. Section References Definitions of Signs— request for clarification/revision. 1. "Internally illuminated sign" —Add "Halo Lit" 2. "Marquee": add description/definiation 3. "Outline cabinet sign" — Can also be non -illuminated 4. "Portable Sign" — add stanchion sign type to this group. Encourage artistry. 1. Identify who is responsible for the sign — require sticker "license tab". Add Registration requirement, street use, provide application form, submittal requirement check -list. Establish areas for legal portable signs in downtown. Allow for a little bit of character, for instance restaurants to show their happy hour specials, but protect quaint downtown streetscape so that it does not Packet Pg. 60 7.A.b become littered with portable signs. Consider public wayfinding group signs at critical decision points to direct people to businesses off the beaten path, (Main street & 5th Ave). Restrict placement so portable signs are within two of the building. 5. Projecting Sign — is perpendicular to the building fagade, usually double face. Maximum projection from building surface is 4 ft. (Note maximum depth of wall sign is 12") 6. "Sign Area" supporting brackets which are required by engineering and are designed to be integral to the sign & building design will not be included in the calculation of the sign area. 7. "Wall Graphic" - clarify differences between wall graphic and murals. 8. Wall Sign - revise to read affixed to building: wall, surface, or structure — is single faced. Maximum depth of sign is 12" — not to extend further than 12" from surface. 9. Freestanding signs- raise height limit to 5' and sq. ft area of graphic area — do not include base in sq. ft area calculation- especially for monuments 10. Internally illuminated signs may only light letters "and graphic marks or logos" 20.60.025 1. Add zoning map showing commercial areas. 2. Facades at entry do not always lend themselves to signage. Allow signage on facades and or have ADB review the situation. Small Micro -frontage businesses like Daphne's should be allowed the 20'sq. ft area. 20.60.050 This section states there are no restrictions on wall graphics which contradicts the previously stated restrictions. 20.60.070 "Construction Signs" increase area from 32 to 40 sq ft of graphic area. Encourage visual imagery of the project. Staff Review of Murals & Artwork;- designs have been approved by staff that are not in harmony with architecture an neighborhood. Need to include a public notice, so adjacent building owners have opportunity for input. Case in point Edmonds Historical Museum was not informed. Include ADB in review process. New Sign Types to consider: A. Light Standard Graphics — banners B. Portable Sign: "Stanchions" encourage stanchions vs A -Boards, allow ht to 5'. C. Wayfinding/Directionals- purpose to reduce quantity of portable signs C. Alley Gateway: refer to Post Alley Seattle, Bellen Alley in SF. Packet Pg. 61 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 4:08 PM To: English, Robert Cc: Cunningham, Diane; Spellman, Jana Subject: Code appeal Mr. English, I understand the Planning Dept. has referred my "inquiry" to you. I asked that three sandwich board signs (Waterfront Coffee; State Farm Mutual; Cafe de Louvre) be removed because they didn't have a street use permit as required by ord. 18.70.000. Was that assertion correct? I also asked where I could get a blank copy of a street use permit and an encroachment permit. And how much each of those would cost (to clarify - not the cost to me for the blank permit forms, but to the owners of the sandwich board signs). How much does each permit type cost an applicant? Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 62 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Pam Stuller <pam@edmondsdowntown.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2015 10:23 AM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Robert Boehlke Subject: Housewares sign input Robert from Housewares was mentioning that the current sign code did not allow for his sign to be lit. He couldn't remember the code limitations exactly, but as his sign was above 14' it's in the dark once the -sun goes down. Pam Stuller Edmonds Downtown Alliance 206-914-1753 Packet Pg. 63 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 1:01 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Sign Code Comments Pls add this to your record of sign code comments: I just got off the phone with the owner of Elegant Gyms (on 5th Ave.). He wanted to comment that A -board signs are okay, that they are needed and useful. The only thing is they should be located close to the building, not in other parts of the sidewalk. Shane Hope, AICP Development Services Director City of Edmonds 425.771.0220 x-1216 shone. hope@edmondswo. gov Packet Pg. 64 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Pam Stuller < Pam @walnutstreetcoffee.com> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2015 1:12 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Hope, Shane Subject: sign code update Attachments: color_logo_pantone_REV2.pdf Hi Diane, As requested, here is my feedback for consideration during your sign code update process. My building is uniquely squat and sits slightly into the public right of way. When going through the permitting process to create my sign, current code would not allow my sign to be above my roof line - regardless of the height of my building. With the required minimum height from the sidewalk for pedestrians and the maximum height allowed by my roof line, I ended up with about 2' of workable height to create my blade sign. I ended up modifying my logo so my sign would have enough visual impact from up the street. I've attached an image of my sign, my building and my logo - so you can see the circle version I would ultimately like to replace my current sign with. I am not encouraging allowing enormous signs that are out of scale with their building/neighbors, but if there is a way to accommodate some variances in the sign code for unique site situations - allowing signs to go a certain amount above a roof line or exceed the size restrictions in some cases - I'd support it. Please let me know if you have quesitons or if I can provide any additional info: Packet Pg. 65 7.A.b IJ 611 -green -big circle 7459 - blue - inner circle 1535 - brown - cup handle, cup, and cup rim 497 - dark brown -STREET and oval area attached to S 7401 - tan -WALNUT and part of S and inner cup 716 - orange - OFFEE white - foundation base coat Packet Pg. 66 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 11:35 AM To: Spellman, Jana Cc: Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane Subject: Edmonds Sign Code revision Council Members: REAL ESTATE There shall be no exceptions from the Code for real estate signs. Real estate signs shall be used only to direct buyers to SPECIFIC properties for sale, rent or lease. Directional signs are permitted as regulated by the current code. Real estate offices may not use temporary signs to advertise their office location (see flocks of little signs at intersections), or to identify their office location with sidewalk signs. The City of Edmonds invites residents to contribute to the maintenance of their corner parks and hanging baskets by making an annual donation. What is the residents incentive to do so when downtown businesses are allowed to plunk their tacky signs on the adjacent public sidewalks? Down town business argues that their business will suffer without signs. How do they prove that? Open their books to justify their signs? Not likely. Should businesses that don't need signs to prosper still be allowed to place junk in the public right -of ways because then they will make still more money? I remind the Council of a long-standing principle of organized business i.e. if you've got a problem, government is not the solution.. Nowhere is that principle more applicable than in your current discussion of the Edmonds Sign Code. Sign codes are about maintaining the quality of a municipality, not private profitability. Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 67 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2015 11:21 AM To: Spellman, Jana Cc: Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane Subject: Edmonds sign code Council Members: Signs are junk; signs create visual blight on Edmonds landscaped streets. They diminish the results of long-time efforts to improve the appearance of an ugly gritty mill town. The only valid commercial sign is the permanent facade sign that identifies the business below it. New rules should state that each business is allowed one facade sign to identify the business; two, if on a corner a la Star Bucks at the corner of Fifth and Main.A multi -business building may add one landscaped monument -style group sign e.g. the 210 building on Fifth. An area of stores may do the same e.g. the Westgate QFC sign at the corner of Ninth and 104. Commercial pole signs are not permitted. Landscaped monument signs are permitted are permitted. Roof mounted signs are prohibited. Administration —All permanent signs shall be approved by the ADB. If, as alleged, by the Administration, the Planning Dept. doesn't have time to enforce the Code, its responsibility for evaluating new signs should be removed to save time. The ADB is better positioned to judge quality, and maintaining quality is the goal of a good sign code.I think some Edmonds permanent signs have deteriorated. Natalie Shippen 1 Packet Pg. 68 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 3:02 PM To: Spellman, Jana Cc: Cunningham, Diane; Hope, Shane Subject: Edmonds sign code Council Members: TEMPORARY signs — In Edmonds "temporary" signs are permanent because the 60 "cumulative" days limitation isn't enforced, indeed, can't be enforced. Businesses aren't required to notify the City when they stick signs on their building or on the sidewalk.The new code should say: a temporary sign is one displayed for a limited time. Commercial temporary signs shall not be allowed except for a one-time, 60 CONSECUTIVE days opening event. Three temporary signs are then allowed only one of which may be place on a public sidewalk. Other temporary signs (besides commercial) shall not be allowed in the public right of way. Temporary include, but are not limited to (in case I omitted to mention one of the pests): signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels; menu and sandwich board signs; "A" and "T" frame signs; wooden, metal or plastic "stake" or "yard"; signs; posters or banners affixed to windows, railings overhangs; trees,hedges, or other structures or vegetation; flags; pennants, banners; feather, ribbons and balloons. Banner signs (including real estate signs may not be placed on roofs or walls (e.g. west wall of the Chanterelle Building; roof of the business on the NW corner of Olympic View Dr. and 196th.). Banner signs may not substitute for permanent signs. Administration: Businesses must inform the Planning Dept. where and when they plan to place temporary L signs and the date they will remove them (within 60 CONSECUTIVE days). This is not an onerous requirement as an opening event will occur only once. _J a� Natalie Shippen E 0 U m 0 U a a� to r a m E t R .r r a 1 Packet Pg. 69 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Natalie Shippen <natalieshippen@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 11:40 AM To: Spellman, Jana Cc: Hope, Shane; Cunningham, Diane Subject: Edmonds sign code Council Members: The public meeting on August 3, 2015 to discuss Edmonds sign code changes is a welcome beginning and one that, I hope, is concluded well before the holiday season. I will bring before the Council and Planning Board some of the problems that I have found and their suggested remedies. I' start with the Edmonds Code definition of "premises". I believe the Edmonds code should not include the public sidewalk as part of the definition of "Premises." Other cities don't include a definition of premises, but refer to it indirectly in their on- premise/Off premise definitions as the "property" on which a sign is/isn't to be located. I question the propriety, and possibly the legality of selectively giving use of the public right-of-way to adjacent, private land -owners. The current definition of "premises"also allows other junk to be placed on the public sidewalk e.g. the clothes rack in front of the Savvy Traveler and a small promotional red fire truck in front of Coldwell/Bain reality. These are in addition to their signs and banners. The result is the messiest corner in Edmonds adjacent to the most landscaped area in Edmonds (Fountain, Corner Parks, and Trees). Natalie Sh'ippen Packet Pg. 70 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 10:01 AM To: 'Natalie Shippen' Cc: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Sign Code Meeting Mrs. Shippen, I know you have been long interested in potential amendments to the city's sign code. That is also on our work program for this year. You are invited to a public meeting about issues and options for our sign code on August 3, 6 pm, in the Council Chambers. I hope you can attend. We will be issuing a press release about this soon and encouraging both residents and businesses to provide their input. We are especially looking at the issue of A -frame signs downtown. After the meeting, we will work on draft amendments to the sign code, so that in the fall, the public can review the draft and provide input. Then the draft will be refined as needed and brought to the Planning Board for at least 2 public meetings (including a public hearing) and recommendation, followed by at least 2 public meetings (including a public hearing) and a decision of the City Council. A more detailed meeting schedule will be identified later. Feel free to share this information with others that you think will be interested. Thanks Note: Interested parties, whether or not they attend the August 3 meeting, are welcome to send comments about sign regulations to the City at: diane.cunningham@edmondswa.gov. Regards, Shane Hope Shane Hope, AICP Development Services Director City of Edmonds 425.771.0220 x-1216 shane.hope@edmondswa. gov_ Packet Pg. 71 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: randall@randalijhodges.com Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:20 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Opinion about signs, from Randall J Hodges Photography Gallery Hello To all concerning Signs I am unable to attend the August 3rd meeting but wanted to share my thoughts I own the Randall I Hodges Photography Gallery at 317 Main Street. I do use an A Frame sign and find it Very, Very Helpful and Valuable, especially to announce special features events or lesson in the gallery, like Art Walk My A Frame is not in anyone's way, and I keep it in great condition, and I invested a lot of money into it. I believe it is only fair to let us keep the A Frame Signs, in light of the many restaurant's who get to seat customers outside, taking up way more space than our little A Boards and causing much more congestion, and hazardous situations, which I have witnessed. I am no way saying that they should go away also, but if they get to utilize the side walk for extending there restaurant's seating, I should be able to take up 3 square feet to put out my sign I know the new restaurant The Salt and Iron, gets to use over 150 square feet of sidewalk space taking up over 1/2 of the passible sidewalk If the A board are no longer able to be put out, then the restaurants should also stay inside and not invade the sidewalks. Otherwise I would like to apply to put tables in front of my Gallery space also, then I could place my A Frame Sign on top of it, calling it a table tent .... I think that sounds very fair and reasonable. For me it is a question of what is fair, and if some of the businesses get to use the sidewalk as space, than N so should the other merchants.... Many of us shop keepers need all the help we can get to get customers, in the door, and the A Frame Signs help me greatly J Thank you for your time and consideration of my comments on this important issue E Have a great day! v m Randall Hodges c Randall J Hodges Photography v www.randallihodoes.com a� randall(trandallihodaes.com N cell 425-210-2506 c Randall J Hodges Photography E Fine Art Photography Gallery 317 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020 r ph: 425-582-0803 a "Take Only Pictures, Leave Only Footprints" "Walks Far" Packet Pg. 72 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 9:42 AM To: Planning Work Group Cc: McConnell, Jeanie; Zulauf, JoAnne; Lambert, Jennifer; English, Robert; Building Work Group Subject: FW: City meeting on sign code options Just wanted you to know we are starting to get the word out about a public meeting (August 3, 6 pm; see below) to identify issues and options for our sign code —especially regarding A -frame type signs in the ROW downtown. I'd like at least a couple of city staff persons to be at the meeting with me. Let Rob C. or me know if you are interested. More details later. Shane From: Hope, Shane Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 8:55 AM To: 'andy@clinejewelers.com' Cc: Doherty, Patrick Subject: City meeting on sign code options Hello Mr. Kline, As you may know, the City has gotten various complaints about signage, esp. A -frame signs downtown in the public right of way. The City Council has asked my department to look into whether our city's sign code should be amended and, if so, how. We are sensitive to the signage needs of businesses, as well as community preferences. To kick off this effort, we are holding a public meeting August 3, 6 pm, in the Council Chambers (250 5th Ave. N.) and welcome both residents and business representatives. Please feel free to share this invitation with other DEMA members. The intent of the August 3 meeting is to identify sign issues and options. In the fall, the City expects to have a draft of any code changes for further review and input. The draft will then be refined and, as part of more public process, brought to the Planning Board for a recommendation and the City Council for a decision. The existing sign code is available on the City's webpage: http1Jwww.edmondswa.gaY/rules-and- regulations.html. Then click "Community Development Code (ECDC)", then "Title 20", then "20.60 Sign Code". Interested parties, whether or not they attend the meeting, are welcome to send comments about sign regulations to the City at: diane.cunningham@edmondswa.gov. Note: We have shared this information with the ED! board, as well. Thanks for your interest, Shane Hope, AICP Development Services Director City of Edmonds 425.771.0220 x-1216 shone. ha a edmondswo. av Packet Pg. 73 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Kurt Mattingly <kurt@dragonfire.gallery> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 12:33 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Dragonfire Art Gallery sign regulations to the City Statment To whom it may concern: Sadly I will not be able to attend the meeting discussing the "A" boards, but wanted to express my opinion. I thinks it crucial, especial for small businesses not located right on 5tn or main to be able to display "A" boards. A huge of my not so great traffic is due to our board placement on 51h It would most definitely put us in a scary position of survival, and eventually out of business. My boards are placed in areas that do not cause a safety concern for anyone. PLEASE, I beg of you: DO NOT PASS a regulation stating NO "A" board usage in town. Kindest regards, Kurt Mattingly Kurt Mattingly GALLERY DIRECTOR 425-275-7670 10 facebook.com/DragonfireEdmonds Packet Pg. 74 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: Namascandystore@aol.com Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 9:17 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Subject: the A Board and sign issues Hello: I own Nama's Candy Store and am a 20+ year resident of Edmonds. I have been involved in many aspects of Edmonds retail including President of DEMA and member of the Chamber Board of Directors. I agree with those that think there needs to be more control over signs and A Boards in Edmonds. I do admit to being guilty of signage indiscretion at times and have some suggestions that I believe would solve most of the issues and still be fair to all concerned. A Boards: One A Board per business location, no more than 3' tall and 21/2 ' wide. All A Boards must be within 5 feet of the building housing the business and they must come in at closing. They cannot block any public walkway, curb or ramp. They cannot be placed on property planted by the city or parks dept. This would be a city wide code and include all business including Real estate. An open house sign would be placed within 5' of the home for sale. Event promotion boards would not be allowed. Signage: Two signs per Business, both attached to the business foot print not the building footprint. This pertains to buildings that house multiple business. Hwy 99 signs would be larger than downtown core signs. Windows are at the business owners discretion. These simple changes would put an end to the following: The Restaurant that puts a 5' sign in the handicap ramp at the fountain in front of Starbucks and never brings it in. The store that puts 4 A Boards up on 4 separate corners, 1 block apart, 7 days a week. He does not even own a corner business. The gift store west of the theater that puts an A Board in the corner garden on 5th at the fountain. The 3 businesses closer to 6th that bring signs down to both sides of 5th The Realtor who puts 4 A Boards at each corner of 5th at the fountain for open houses and broker events The store that has draped itself with banners and signs. The solome courses pedestrians must negotiate on may of our sidewalks all over town. The list goes on. The solutions must be all inclusive and fair to commerce. Pat McKee Packet Pg. 75 7.A.b From: David Harb [mailto:dh42674 mail.com] Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 1:36 PM To: Spellman, Jana Subject: A Boards Council Members: When are you going to restrict A boards that take over the majority of the sidewalks making walking difficult. Our sidewalks are narrow and uneven and almost ever service provides and business owner feels that it's their right to put at least one sign out. Some business even have as many as three signs out. Please do something that would be community friendly and provides for safe walking in Edmonds. Besides it is doubtful that these signs generate any business. Regards, David Harb Packet Pg. 76 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: natalieshippen@comcast.net Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 1:07 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Subject: Enforcement of Edmonds sign code re temoroary signs Planning Board Members: Mr. Clugston's reply to my question about owner notification to the City when signs are placed in the street is, "No, the code does not require that the business inform the City that they are going to put out a temporary sign." My question to the Planning Board is How can the 60-day cumulative period, each year requirement be enforced when the Planning Department has no record of the signs, and third -party (complainant) information isn't accepted at a hearing or legal proceeding? The Edmonds situation is aggravated because its Code requires more monitoring. Other towns forbid temporary signs with two exceptions. a ONE-TIME business opening period of various lengths (none as long as 60 days) and special events periods measured by a few days. My appeal is a good example of a problem that could be corrected quickly. Temporary signs are the worst visual offenders, and, for practical purposes, all temporary signs in Edmonds are permanent. I respectfully suggest that the Board adopt a piece -meal approach to correcting the sign code. One section of the code doesn't hinge upon another. Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 77 7.A.b Cunningham, Diane From: natalieshippen@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 12:52 PM To: Cunningham, Diane Cc: Spellman, Jana Subject: Revision of the Edmonds sign code To the Edmonds Planning Board: Since only God knows when and how the City council will, procedurally, exercise its will, I hereby submit some of my sign code concerns to the Planning Board. I shoot my ideas into the air, they'll fall to earth I know not where (the City Council, perhaps? in this century, maybe). PURPOSE of the sign code: To maintain Edmonds reputation as an attractive residential community by protecting it from visual blight. I think the following changes should be made to the Edmonds sign code: TEMPORARY signs shall not be permitted anywhere at any time except: 1. to announce a new business opening - for a 60 CONSECUTIVE day period in the first year of operation only, the 60 day period to begin the day the business license is issued. 2. to promote a special event - for four days prior to the event and a one -day clean-up following the event. 3. Three of the following TYPES of TEMPORARY signs may be used for the opening and the special events: a) sandwich board b. feather (banner on a tall vertical pole) c)banners d)pennants e)small placards on a stick used at intersections There shall be no "indeterminable" lengths of time for "TEMPORARY" signs. There is a stigma attached to signs and their temporary use is a privilege granted to business for a strictly limited time PERMANENT signs that shall not be permitted anywhere: Pole signs; Blinking signs and movable scrawl signs GENERAL: 1. ALL signs require require a permit; the enforcement period begins on the day the permit is issued. 2. No off -premise signs are permitted 3. The word "premise" should be re -defined. The public right-of-way is NOT a part of the premise 4. All PERMANENT signs must be approved by the ADB. Example of bad sign include but is not limited to: the WALL banners on the Wells Fargo building on 5th; Chanterelle's-west wall'; SNAP Fitness; Claires Pantry -west wall; and the NW corner of 3rd/Dayton. The worst collection of signs are on the: SW corner of Fifth/Main; N. side of Main between 3rd and Forth, and the NE corner of Milltown. WESTGATE Natalie Shippen Packet Pg. 78 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE — Option 1: No Pedestrian/Sandwich Board Signs Sections: 20.60.000 Purpose. 20.60.005 Definitions. 20.60.010 Permit required. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. 20.60.030 Wall signs— Maximum area and height. 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs— Regulations. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. 20.60.065 Real estate signs. 20.60.080 Temporary signs. 20.60.070 Construction signs. 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. 20.60.100 Administration. Page 1/18 20.60.000 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulatory measures to implement those goals and policies stated in the Edmonds Comprehensive Policy Plan and to achieve the following objectives: A. Protect the public right-of-way from obstructions which would impair the public's use of their right-of-way. B. Minimize the hazard to the public represented by distractions to drivers from moving, blinking, or other similar forms of signage or visual clutter. C. Provide for distinct signage for each distinct property. D. Encourage the use of graphics/symbols to reduce the visual clutter associated with overly large letters or extensive use of lettering. E. Minimize potential for view blockage and visual clutter along public rights -of -way. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.005 Definitions. For the purposes of the enforcement of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Attached sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building. Attached signs include wall signs, projecting signs, and window signs. "Boxed cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that is roughly rectangular in shape and provides for internal illumination and changing the message of the sign by replacing a single transparent or translucent material such as a Plexiglas/lexan face. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that is essentially a rectangular box and one that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign, or an "outline cabinet sign." Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 79 7.A.c Edmonds Page 2/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE "Building ID/historic sign" is a permanent sign that identifies or names a building and assists in creating landmarks in the city. Examples include dates, "1890"; names, "Beeson Building"; or addresses. "Campaign sign" is a temporary sign displaying a message relating to a candidate, political party, or issue that is registered or certified for an upcoming election. "Commercial sign" is a sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial use, or advertising a service, product, business or venture that is offered for trade or sale. "Community event banner" is a noncommercial sign composed of cloth, fabric, canvas or similarly flexible material that promotes a temporary community event endorsed, operated or sponsored wholly or in part by a local public entity the jurisdiction of which includes the city of Edmonds. "Community events" are nonprofit, governmental or charitable festivals, contests, programs, fairs, carnivals or recreational contests conducted within the city. "Construction sign" is a permanent or temporary sign displayed on premises where any physical excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work is currently occurring, pursuant to a valid building permit. "Directional symbols" are small in size (two square feet or less) and intended to provide on -site directions to specific locations or areas (such as parking areas, drive -through facilities, ATMs and entries and/or exits), hours of operation, parking limitations, warnings of hazards, prohibition of activities (such as "no parking"), historical markers and similar public information. Directional symbols are not considered to be signage as regulated in this chapter. "Fixed sign" is any sign attached or affixed to the ground or any structure in such a manner so as to provide for continuous display for an extended or indeterminable period of time. Fixed signs include, but are not limited to, freestanding signs and wall signs. "Freestanding sign" is any sign that is not attached or affixed to a building. Freestanding signs can be further described as "monument signs" or "pole signs." "Governmental sign" is a sign owned, operated or sponsored by a governmental entity, and which promotes the public health, safety or welfare. Governmental signs include, but are not limited to, traffic signs, directional and informational signs for public facilities, publicly sponsored warning or hazard signs, and community event banners displayed by a governmental entity on public property. "Group sign" is a sign or signs on one sign structure serving two or more businesses sharing a parking facility. "Halo sign" is a sign where the light source is concealed behind an opaque face and the rays of illumination are projected outward around the edges of the sign or directed against the surface behind the sign forming a silhouette or halo effect. Halo signs are not considered to be internally illuminated signs for the purposes of this chapter. "Identification structure" is a structure intended to attract the attention of the public to a site, without the use of words or symbols identifying the businesses. Examples include fountains, sculptures, awnings, and totem poles. "Internally illuminated signs" include any sign where light shines through a transparent or semi -transparent sign face to illuminate the sign's message. Exposed neon is considered to be a form of internal illumination. "Marquee" is a permanent roofed structure attached and supported by the building. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 80 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 3/18 "Marquee sign" is any sign attached to or made a part of a building marquee. A marquee sign is a form of projecting sign. "Monument signs" are freestanding signs that have integrated the structural component of the sign into the design of the sign and sign base. "Noncommercial sign" is a sign that is intended to display a religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic message, that is not primarily associated with a good, product, or service offered for sale or trade. Noncommercial signs include signs advertising incidental and temporary commercial activities conducted by churches and nonprofit businesses, clubs, groups, associations or organizations. "Off -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting, that is offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at some location or premises other than that upon which the sign is posted or displayed. Off -premises signs include all signs posted or displayed in the public right-of-way. "On -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting that is lawfully permitted to be offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at the location or premises upon which the sign is posted or displayed. On -premises signs also include signs not related to any particular location or premises, such as signs displaying religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic messages that are intentionally displayed by the owner of the property or premises upon which the sign is displayed. "Outline cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that roughly follows the shape of the text or symbology of the sign and provides for internal illumination. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign and one that is essentially a rectangular box or a "boxed cabinet sign." An "outlined cabinet sign" will be treated more like an "individual letter sign" where the area of the sign is calculated based on the actual outlined shape of the sign. "Permanent sign" is a fixed or portable sign intended for continuous or intermittent display for periods exceeding 60 days in any calendar year. "Pole signs" are freestanding signs where the structural support for the sign is one or more aexposed pole(s). Pole signs may include community event banners where the banner is supported by at least two poles that are permanently attached to the ground ("pole -mounted community event banners"). However, pole signs with two poles that are not more than six (6) feet in height are considered to be monument signs. "Portable sign" is any sign that is readily capable of being moved or removed, whether attached or affixed to the ground or any structure that is typically intended for temporary display. Portable signs include, but are not limited to: 1. Signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels; Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 81 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 4/18 2. Pedestrian signs, including signs such as A -frame (sandwich board), stantion, easel, or post -style signs intended as free-standing signs in pedestrian environmentsA.AeM,. and- "^,rd-signs; 4. Wooden, metal, or plastic "stake" or "yard" signs; 5. Posters or banners affixed to windows, railings, overhangs, trees, hedges, or other structures or vegetation, except for pole -mounted community event banners; 6. Signs mounted upon vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, except signs identifying the related business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operation of the business, and except for signs advertising for sale the vehicle upon which the sign is mounted; 7. Searchlights; 8. Inflatables. "Premises" is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed, except with;„ the boundaries of the BC or BD zene 6R the downtown activity centeF as defiRed in the GOMPFehensive plan, where 11 pFeFnises" shall inc-lude any partiaR of the publiE sidevialk ;.A.Fher-h fronts upon the let. "Projecting sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of such building or wall. "Reader board sign" is a sign that is designed to allow for a change in the message, either by adding or removing plastic letters, or by means of electronics and lights. Reader boards do not include signs which have a changeable message where the sign does not change more than once per day and where the changeable features are integrated with the background and overall design of the sign, including the sign's typefaces, colors and symbology. Individual letters or numbers placed on a solid colored background is considered to be a reader board. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 82 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Left: Acceptable changeable message sign; Right: A reader board. ,. i T MRN LMNine 5A Sep. 4O6i A IF ;F .] �2 $ Fo 1Y34567890b B [1]oao 1234567890A c 1] 72 $ F1 123456789011 Page 5/18 "Real estate sign" is a sign displaying a message relating to the sale or rent of real property. "Sign" is any structure, device or fixture that is visible from a public place, that incorporates graphics, symbols, or written copy for the purposes of conveying a particular message to public observers, including wall graphics or identification structures. "Sign area" is the maNW.M.'U.M. ae-tu.al aFea ef a sign that wS vi-sible frem any single peint ef ebseRgatuAn frAM any Public vantage peint. SHPP90iRg Strue-MUre-S v0hieh a Fe paFt ef a sign display sha 11 be ine-h-, de d- on the ef the sign aFea.area of a sign on which copy is to be placed, as set forth in ECDC 20.60.020(A). "Temporary sign" is an allewed PeF a sign intended for short-term display, not to exceed 60 calendar days in any calendar year. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 are not regulated as temporary signs. "Wall graphic" is a wall sign, including murals, in which color and form, and primarily without the use of words, is a part of the overall design on the building(s) where the wall graphic is proposed. A wall graphic may be painted or applied (not to exceed one-half inch in thickness) to a building as a part of its overall color and design, but may not be internally lighted. Internally lighted assemblies, including those which project from the wall of the structure, or which are located on any accessory structure on the site, shall be considered wall signs and comply with the requirements of this chapter. "Wall sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a wall and that is parallel to and not projecting more than 12 inches at any angle from such wall. Wall signs include signs that are painted directly upon a wall. "Window sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a window, or a sign displayed within 24 inches of the inside of a window in such a manner as to be visible from any public place. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3631 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 8, 2007; Ord. 3561 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3514 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.010 Permit required. A. Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed, installed, posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining a sign permit approving the proposed sign's size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter. B. Design approval is not required for the posting of permanent signs in residential zones; provided, that the restrictions and standards of this chapter are met. If additional signage is requested for conditional or nonconforming uses in residential zones, the property owner shall apply for design review. Design review is not required for any sign which does not require a building permit. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 83 7.A.c Edmonds Page 6/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE C. A sign modification shall include, but is not limited to, relocations, modifications to size, design, height or color scheme, or the replacement of 25 percent or more of the structural material in the sign area. Normal and ordinary maintenance and repair, and changes to the graphics, symbols, or copy of a sign, without affecting the size, structural design, height, or color scheme, shall not constitute modifications for purposes of this section. [Ord. 3514 § 2, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. A. Staff Approval. Except as referred to the architectural design board pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section, and except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, the planning manager, or designee, shall review all applications for design review under this chapter, and shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the application in accordance with the policies of ECDC 20.10.000, the criteria set forth in ECDC 20.10.070, and the standards and requirements of this chapter; provided, that for murals and artwork the planning manager or designee shall review the application in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection (C) of this section. The decision of the planning manager on any sign permit application shall be final except that signs reviewed by the architectural design board established In Chapter 20.105 EGDG fOF appeal of sta4 deeffisiens and SigRS Feviewed under subsection (A)(!) of this section are appealable as PFevided theFeimn-. 1. The planning manager or designee may refer design review applications to the architectural design board for the types of signs listed below, where the planning manager determines that the proposed sign has the potential for significant adverse impacts on community aesthetics or traffic safety: a. Any sign application for an identification structure as defined by this chapter; b. Any sign application for a wall graphic as defined by this chapter; c. Any proposed sign that the planning manager determines to be obtrusive, garish or otherwise not consistent with the architectural features of the surrounding neighborhood. B. Review by Architectural Design Board. The architectural design board shall review those signs listed below in subsection (B)(1) and any sign permit referred by the planning manager pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section. Fecluirernents of this chapteF. The decision of the architectural design board on any sign permit application may be appealed te the eity eeuneil PUFSuant te the precedWe established in ECDC 20.10.080 feF appeal ef aF6hiteetural design board decisiens. 1. The ADB shall review any Assign permit application that requests a modification to any of the standards prescribed by this chapter. The ADB shall only approve modification requests that meet all of the followin Uiter+a that arise from one of the following two situations: a. The request is for signage on a site that has a unique configuration, such as frontage on more than two streets or has an unusual geometric shape or topography; b. The request is for signage on a building that has unique architectural elements or features or details that substantially restrict the placement or size of signage relative to other buildings in the vicinity. 2. The ADB may approve the requested modification only if it meets the following criteria: ea. The design of the proposed signage must be compatible in its use of materials, colors, design and proportions with development throughout the site and with similar signage in the vicinity; Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 84 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 7/18 db. In no event shall the modification result in signage which exceeds the maximum normally allowed by more than 50 percent. C. Staff Review of Murals and Artwork. When a proposed wall graphic is proposed as a mural or artwork, the planning manager or designee shall review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application in accordance with the following criteria. While a separate sign permit is required for each wall graphic, the staff may make a single design review decision on wall graphics that consist of related murals or artwork. Related murals or artwork may include multiple proposals for sites within reasonable proximity to each other that are related by theme, style, materials used, and/or context. The decision of the staff on any design review application containing a mural or art as a wall graphic may be appealed to the city council pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 20.06 ECDC. 1. Art, like other exercises of First Amendment rights, may be limited by reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. In this case, these criteria will be utilized to enhance the aesthetics of the city and to ensure quality and maintenance standards are observed. No recommendation shall be based upon the content or message expressed by an artist or in a work of art. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate their artwork with the design or architectural elements of the building and the historic and pedestrian -oriented character of the downtown area. 2. Specific submission requirements for design review include, but are not limited to: a. Site sketch showing locations of artwork; b. Minimum one -fourth -inch scale color drawings of the art concept or art component; c. Material/color samples; d. Written Proposal. A written proposal in eight-and-one-half-inch-by-11-inch format to include a description and summary of a final design proposal for the artwork; detailed maintenance requirements; a schedule for development, fabrication, and completion; artist's resume; and evidence of assumption of liability by applicant or designee; and e. When required pursuant to ECDC 20.45.050, a certificate of appropriateness shall be obtained from the historic preservation commission for murals on designated historic structures or within a designated historic district. 3. Review Criteria. Review criteria for the design review include: a. Quality of the materials used to create the artwork. Materials should be resistant to fading; no fluorescent paints; b. Durability and permanence, including ability to withstand age, vandalism, and weathering. Consideration should be given to anti -graffiti coating; and c. Compatibility of the artwork with architectural elements, other elements of the street, and adjacent structures. Compatibility shall be determined by relationships of the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, and size and style of lettering. Lettering shall be minimized, but may be considered for inclusion when necessary to the artistic content. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A), (B), and (C) of this section, sign permit applications shall not be referred to or reviewed by the architectural design board if the proposed sign constitutes a modification to an existing sign and involves no significant alteration or modification to the size, height, design, lighting or color of the existing sign. Sign permit applications for such sign modifications shall be processed and subject to review in the same manner as provided for staff review in subsection (A) of this section. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 60, 2009; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 85 7.A.c Edmonds Page 8/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. A. Sian Area. The area of a sign shall be calculated as follows: 1. The area of a sign is maximum actual area of a sign that is visible from anv single point of observation from any public vantage point. The sign area is normally the smallest rectangle that encloses the entire copy area of the sign. 2. Individual letters, numbers or symbols applied directly to a wall or structure and used to form the sign shall be calculated individually; 3. Supporting structures which are part of a sign display shall be included in the calculation of the sign area, except that the supporting structure of a monument sign or pole sign shall not be included when calculating the sign area. STORE ? NAME 1 MpS Left: Sign Area = X * Y Right: Applied individual letters are calculated separately Monument sign: the base is not included in the calculation of sign area (dashed rectangle) A. When located on a wall or mansard roof, no sign may extend above the highest point of the wall or mansard roof when the mansard roof is on a one-story building., or above the eave er drip line ^f a ^`*^hell roof on which it aslocated. Other than a mansard roof on a one-story building, ,-a sign may not be attached above the eave or drip line on a pitched roof. B. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, no sign or any part of a sign may be designed or constructed to be moving by any means and shall not contain items such as banners, ribbons, streamers and spinners. Signs with type that is movable to change the message (reader boards) are allowed, subject to the specific requirements detailed elsewhere in this chapter. C. "',psi l Signs that extend into or over a public right-of-way unless an 6"m^^} peffnit has "^^^ appreved4 hall comply with see Chapter 18.70 ECDC). D. Exposed braces and angle irons are prohibited unless they are part of a decorative design that is integral to the design of the sign. Guywires are prohibited unless there are no other practical means of supporting the sign. E. No sign shall have blinking, flashing, fluttering or moving lights or other illuminating device which has a changing light density or color; provided, however, temperature and/or time signs that conform in all other respects to this chapter are allowed. Electronic reader boards may have messages that change, however, moving messages are not Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 86 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 9/18 allowed. Messages that change at intervals less than 20 seconds will be considered blinking or flashing and not allowed. F. No light source which exceeds 20 watts shall be directly exposed to any public street or adjacent property. G. No illumination source of fluorescent light shall exceed 425 milliamps or be spaced closer than eight inches on center. H. No commercial sign shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. unless the commercial enterprise is open for business and then may remain on only as long as the enterprise is open. I. No window signs above the first floor shall be illuminated. J. Sign height shall be determined as follows: 1. For attached signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point on the sign to the average finished grade. 2. For freestanding signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point of the sign area or its support to the average elevation of undisturbed se4the finished grade at the base of the supports. K. Portable signs may not be used as permanent signage; only fixed signs are permitted. L. The following matrix summarizes the types of signs permitted in each neighborhood/district within the city: Sign Type Downtown' SR-99' Westgate/SR-1043 Neighborhood Commercial (BN BP and FVMU Zones) Business Uses in RM Zones Wall -mounted P P P P P Monument C P P C C Pole N P N N N Projecting P P P P P Internal Illumination C P P C N Reader Boards C C C C C Individual Letters P P P P P Boxed Cabinet N P C C N Building ID P P P P p c..,., ,.,i,.h PARF,JS Pedestrian RN N N N N Wall Graphics C C C C C ' Downtown includes all properties within the Downtown Activity Center defined in the Comprehensive Plan. SR-99 includes all properties within the Medical -Highway 99 Activity Center and the Highway 99 Corridor defined in the Comprehensive Plan. 3 Westgate/SR-104 includes all properties within the Westgate Corridor, the Edmonds Way Corridor, and within the Westgate Community Commercial area, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 87 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 10/18 Note: In the above table, P = Permitted; N = Not permitted; C = Conditionally permitted through design review if consistent with the standards itemized in ECDC 20.60.020(M). M. The following standards clarify how some signs identified as "conditionally permitted" must be installed to be permitted in the city of Edmonds. 1. Monument signs over six feet in height must be reviewed to ensure that the materials, colors, design and proportions proposed are consistent with those used throughout the site._ 2. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and neighborhood commercial areas may only light the letters or logos/symbols. The background of a sign face may not be illuminated. 3. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas must be mounted on the wall of the building. They may not be mounted on or under an attached awning. 4. Internally illuminated signs that use exposed neon may only be located in the interior of buildings in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas. 5. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area shall not be permitted to be higher than 14 feet in height. 6. Reader board messages are limited to alphanumeric messages only. 7. Reader boards are only permitted for public uses or places of public assembly. Public uses and places of assembly include, but are not limited to, schools and churches as well as local and regional public facilities. 8. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be coordinated with and compliment the colors used on the building. 9. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be opaque and not allow any internal illumination to shine through. [Ord. 3631 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. A. Business and Commercial Zone Districts (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, CW and CG). 1. The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the BN, BC, BD and CW zones shall be one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of wall containing the main public entrance to the primary building or structure located upon a separate legal lot. 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 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Projecting signs (including blade signs) of four square feet or less and Windew window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do 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. A site with more than one street frontage Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 88 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 11/18 is allowed a maximum of five (5) signs. Pro[ecting (including blade) signs of four square feet or less and Wandew-window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total number of permitted permanent signs. Multi -tenant sites are allowed one additional group sign per street frontage 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. B. Residential Zone Districts (RS, RM). 1. The maximum allowable signage area for individual residential lots shall be four square feet per street frontage, except as provided in subsection (13)(2) of this section. 2. The maximum allowable signage area for formal residential subdivisions, planned residential developments (PRD), or multifamily structures containing at least 10 dwelling units shall be 10 square feet per main street entrance into the subdivision or PRD. Only one sign may be provided at each main entrance. 3. The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall and freestanding signs, in accordance with regulations and maximum sign area and height for each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total permanent sign area permitted. 4. Signage in excess of that provided in subsections (13)(1) and (2) of this section for lawful nonconforming or conditional nonresidential uses in residential zones may be approved through the issuance of a sign permit pursuant to ECDC 20.60.010, subject to the maximum area and height limitations established for signs in the BN zone. 5. The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is one, except that multifamily sites with more than one vehicular entrance may have one permanent sign per entrance. The total sign area of all signs (excluding incidental signs) permitted on -site must also comply with the maximum total permanent sign area specified in this chapter. [Ord. 3805 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3628 § 9, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.030 Wall signs — Maximum area and height. A. The maximum area of any wall sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 1 square foot per lineal foot of attached wall B. The maximum height of any attached sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, 14 feet or the height of the face of the WMU, FVMU building on which the sign is located, consistent with ECDC 20.60.020(A) [Ord. 3628 § 10, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. The maximum area of any window sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 89 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 12/18 Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU,FVMU 1 square foot per each lineal foot of window frontage [Ord. 3628 § 11, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. A. The maximum area of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM Not permitted BN, BP BC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 16 square feet CG 32 square feet B. The maximum height of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign IRS, RM Not permitted BIN, BPBC, BD, CW, CGS WMU, FVMU 44 #eetHeight of the wall to which the sign is attached C. The -hette.m. ef the sign aFea of prejecting signs shall be at least eight feet In height and at least 11 feet in height if it ffejeets eveF a vehicle tFaveled right ^f -• The sign area of a marquee sign may not exceed two feet in vertical dimension. [Ord. 3628 § 12, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs — Regulations. A. Regulation. Permanent freestanding signs are discouraged. Freestanding signs shall be approved only where the applicant demonstrates by substantial evidence that there are no reasonable and feasible alternative signage methods to provide for adequate identification and/or advertisement. B. Maximum Area. The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM 10 square feet (subdivision, PRD, multifamily) 4 square feet (individual residence sign) BN BP 24 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) BC, BD, WMU, 32 square feet (single) FVMU 48 square feet (group) CW 32 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) CG Sign area shall be governed by subsection (C) of this section C. Allowable Sign Area for Freestanding Signs — CG Zone. The total allowable sign area for freestanding signs on general commercial sites shall be 56 square feet or one-half square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 90 7.A.c Edmonds Page 13/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 160 square feet of freestanding sign area. Multiple business or tenant sites shall further be allowed an additional 24 square feet of freestanding sign area for each commercial tenant or occupant in excess of one up to a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. Corner lots choosing to accumulate sign area under the provisions of subsection E of this section shall be limited to 160 square feet. D. Maximum Height. The maximum sign height of freestanding signs shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign R5, RM 6 feet BN, BP BC, BD, CWL WMU, FVMU 14 feet CG 25 feet E. Location. Freestanding signs shall be located as close as possible to the center of the street frontage on which they are located. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, freestanding signs may not be located on public property. Sites on a corner of two public streets may have one sign on the corner instead of a sign for each frontage. Monument signs not more than six feet in height may be located in a zoning setback, but not less than five (5) feet from a property line. F. Number. In all zones, each lot or building site shall be permitted no more than one freestanding sign, except in the business and commercial zones where a lot or site has frontage on two arterial streets, in which case there may be permitted one sign per street frontage subject to the restrictions on area contained within this chapter. G. Landscaping. 1. Each freestanding sign shall have a landscaped area twice the size of the sign area at the base of the sign The landscaping and sign base shall be protected from vehicles by substantial curbing. 2. The applicant shall provide a landscape performance bond in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated costs of the landscaping, or $1,000, whichever is more. The bond shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.10 ECDC. [Ord. 3631 § 3, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 13, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. There are no area restrictions on wall graphics or identification structures. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. A. On -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all zones, subject to the maximum sign size limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in the public right-of-way; provided, that the following requirements are met: 1. All campaign signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 2. All off -premises campaign signs shall be removed within 10 days after the primary, general, or special election to which they pertain. 3. Off -premises campaign signs shall be posted and displayed no earlier than upon declaration of candidacy in accordance with Chapter 29.15 RCW, or other formal registration or certification of the candidate, party, initiative, referendum or other ballot issue for an upcoming election, or 60 days prior to the election, whichever time period is greater. C. There is no maximum number of off -premises campaign signs that may be posted. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 91 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 14/18 20.60.065 Real estate signs. A. On -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in residential and commercial zones, subject to the maximum signage area and sign number limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage, subject to the following requirements: 1. Two and only two types of off -premises real estate signs shall be permitted: a. An off -premises real estate directional sign is a sign displaying a directional arrow and either a company or logo, or an indication that the property is for sale by its owner, and installed for the purpose of directing the public to the property. b. An off -premises open house sign is a form of temporary off -premises sign indicating the property is currently open for viewing. 2. All off -premises real estate signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 3. The maximum number of off -premises real estate signs allowed per property shall only be the number reasonably necessary to direct people to the premises. An agent or owner shall be permitted no more than one off -premises real estate directional sign per intersection and five in total. No more than one off -premises open house sign shall be displayed per intersection and no more than five in total. a. Each off -premises real estate directional sign shall bear a legible tag located on the sign or supporting post indicating the date of posting and the address of the property to which it pertains. b. Off -premises real estate open house signs shall only be posted during daylight hours when the real estate agent or owner is in attendance at the property for sale or rent, and shall be removed immediately upon the termination of an "open house" or other similar property display event. 4. No off -premises real estate signs shall be fastened to any traffic control device, public structure, fence, rock, tree or shrub. C. All on -premises and all off -premises real estate directional signs shall be removed within seven days after the closing of the sale or lease of real property to which the sign pertains. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.070 Construction signs. Construction signs shall, irrespective of their duration, conform to the general regulations for permanent signs specified under ECDC 20.60.020. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the maximum area of a construction sign in any zone shall be 32 square feet. No sign permit is required for the posting of construction signs; provided, that all construction signs shall be removed from the premises within 10 days of the cessation of the excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work on site. Zone Maximum Area of Signage (per Street Frontage) RS 16 square feet, or 32 square feet if one sign is displayed for a project consisting of building permits issued for four lots or more. Only one sign may be displayed per project. All other 32 square feet zones The preceding square footages shall be in addition to any other temporary signage permitted by ECDC 20.60.080 [Ord. 3514 § 3, 2004]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 92 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 15/18 20.60.080 Temporary signs. A. On -Premises Temporary Signs. On -premises temporary signs are permitted in residential and commercial zones, in addition to any allowed or permitted permanent signage, subject to the following restrictions and standards: 1. Residential Zones (RS, RM). a. Only portable, freestanding or attached signs may be used as temporary signage. b. Commercial on -premises temporary signage is not permitted, except for real estate signs as defined by ECDC 20.60.065. c. Maximum number is one attached or freestanding sign. 2. Commercial Zones (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, FVMU, CW, CG). a. Only portable,freestanding e attached signs may be used for temporary signage; ffevided, `hat ,, sandwich board" OF "A" fFame portable SigRs shall eRly be permitted iR the BC, BD and GW zeRes. b. Maximum duration of display is 60 days in any calendar year for the cumulative posting of all temporary commercial signage upon each commercial location or premises. c. A permit is required for all temporary signage. cd. Maximum number of temporary signs is one freestanding sign per property street frontage, and one attached sign per building. 3. The total maximum area of on -premises temporary signage shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 20 square feet CG 30 square feet 4. The total maximum area for each allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BP BC, BD, 6 square feet (fre st nd ng) CW, WMU, 20 square feet (attached) FVMU CG 6 squape feet (fFe st....11ing) 30 square feet (attached) 5. The maximum height of any allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BPBC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 3 feet (fFe..t.ndin, 4 14 feet (attached) Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 93 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 16/18 6. In no case shall temporary signage be posted, located, or displayed in violation of the regulations for permanent signs set forth in ECDC 20.60.020 through 20.60.050. B. Off -Premises Temporary Signage. Off -premises temporary signs are allowed in residential and commercial zones, in accordance with the restrictions and standards set forth below: 1. Commercial off -premises temporary signage is prohibited, except for real estate signs as permitted by ECDC 20.60.065; provided, that such off -premises real estate signs shall be posted, displayed, and removed as provided for in that section, in addition to the provisions of subsections (13)(5) through (9) of this section. 2. Noncommercial off -premises signs are permitted in the public right-of-way; provided, that the posting and display of off -premises signs in the public right-of-way shall require a street use permit where required pursuant to Chapter 18.70 ECDC. 3. Maximum duration of display for all temporary off -premises signs is a cumulative of 60 days in any calendar year, except as otherwise provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs. Display may be continuous or intermittent, except as otherwise provided in this section. 4. Except for campaign signs as provided in ECDC 20.60.060, all off -premises noncommercial signs relating to a specific meeting, event, or occurrence shall be removed within 48 hours following the conclusion of the meeting, event, or occurrence to which they relate. 5. Only portable freestanding signs may be used as temporary off -premises signage; provided, that the following types of portable freestanding signs are prohibited from use as an off -premises sign: a. Signs with a vehicular chassis or support with or without wheels; b. Posters and banners; c. Signs mounted upon vehicles; d. Searchlights; e. Inflatables. 6. Maximum number of allowed off -premises signs to be displayed simultaneously shall be one sign per sign poster except as provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs and in ECDC 20.60.065 for real estate signs. 7. Maximum allowable sign area for all temporary off -premises freestanding signs is six square feet. 8. Maximum allowable sign height for all permitted off -premises signs is three feet. 9. All off -premises temporary signage shall be posted and displayed in accordance with the following restrictions: a. Off -premises signs may not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way typically used by motor vehicles in a lawful manner. b. Off -premises signs shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian, bicycle, or handicapped travel or access. c. Off -premises signs shall not be posted in a manner or location which impairs traffic safety by unreasonably blocking line of sight at intersections. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 94 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 17/18 d. Off -premises signs shall be constructed of suitable material and design to adequately withstand the reasonably expected normal or average weather conditions during the intended display period of the sign. e. Off -premises signs shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they have not been damaged or destroyed by natural forces or vandalism. Damaged and destroyed signs shall be immediately removed or repaired so as to avoid threats to public health and safety or the accumulation of unclaimed refuse upon the public rights -of -way. f. Off -premises signs shall not be posted upon public property other than the public right-of-way, and shall further not be posted within or upon planter boxes and flower beds within the publicly maintained landscaped portions of the public right-of-way. [Ord. 3628 § 14, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. A. General. All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited. B. Hazards. Signs which the director of public works determines to be a hazard to vehicle or water traffic because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or because they obscure visibility needed for safe traffic passage, are prohibited. These signs shall be removed if they already exist. C. Confiscation of Prohibited Signs in Public Rights -of -Way. All signs which are located within a public right-of-way and that have been improperly posted or displayed are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to immediate removal and confiscation. D. Any signs confiscated by the city shall be held for 10 working days after which such signs may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. The owner of any confiscated signs may recover the same upon payment of a $25.00 fee to cover the cost of confiscation and storage. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. The following types of signs are exempted from regulations of this chapter, except that the dimensional and placement standards shall apply unless variance is required by other provisions of local, state or federal law: A. Governmental signs. B. Signs required by provision of local, state, or federal law. C. Official public notices required by provision of local, state, or federal law. D. Signs not visible from a public location. E. Seasonal and holiday displays not incorporating the use of written copy or graphics to convey a message. F. Gravestones. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.100 Administration. A. General. The community development director is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall adopt application requirements for sign permits. Fees shall be as stated in Chapter 15.00 ECDC. B. Installation Permits. Many signs require installation permits under Chapter 19.45 ECDC and may require plan checking fees as well. C. Notice of Violation. Whenever the planning director becomes aware of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the planning director shall cause a notice to be sent to the alleged violator informing him or her of the violation, the applicable code section, and a time within which to remedy the violation. The notice shall also advise Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 95 7.A.c Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 18/18 of the penalties for continued violation of the code as specified in this chapter. If the violation has not been corrected within the time limit specified, the planning director shall refer the matter to the city attorney's office for institution of appropriate legal action. D. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 for each day of continued violation. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 1 (draft) Packet Pg. 96 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE — Option 2: Pedestrian/Sandwich Boards as 'Temporary' Signs Sections: 20.60.000 Purpose. 20.60.005 Definitions. 20.60.010 Permit required. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. 20.60.030 Wall signs— Maximum area and height. 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs— Regulations. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. 20.60.065 Real estate signs. 20.60.080 Temporary signs. 20.60.070 Construction signs. 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. 20.60.100 Administration. Page 1/18 20.60.000 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulatory measures to implement those goals and policies stated in the Edmonds Comprehensive Policy Plan and to achieve the following objectives: A. Protect the public right-of-way from obstructions which would impair the public's use of their right-of-way. B. Minimize the hazard to the public represented by distractions to drivers from moving, blinking, or other similar forms of signage or visual clutter. C. Provide for distinct signage for each distinct property. D. Encourage the use of graphics/symbols to reduce the visual clutter associated with overly large letters or extensive use of lettering. E. Minimize potential for view blockage and visual clutter along public rights -of -way. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.005 Definitions. For the purposes of the enforcement of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Attached sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building. Attached signs include wall signs, projecting signs, and window signs. "Boxed cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that is roughly rectangular in shape and provides for internal illumination and changing the message of the sign by replacing a single transparent or translucent material such as a Plexiglas/lexan face. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that is essentially a rectangular box and one that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign, or an "outline cabinet sign." Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 97 7.A.d Edmonds Page 2/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE "Building ID/historic sign" is a permanent sign that identifies or names a building and assists in creating landmarks in the city. Examples include dates, "1890"; names, "Beeson Building"; or addresses. "Campaign sign" is a temporary sign displaying a message relating to a candidate, political party, or issue that is registered or certified for an upcoming election. "Commercial sign" is a sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial use, or advertising a service, product, business or venture that is offered for trade or sale. "Community event banner" is a noncommercial sign composed of cloth, fabric, canvas or similarly flexible material that promotes a temporary community event endorsed, operated or sponsored wholly or in part by a local public entity the jurisdiction of which includes the city of Edmonds. "Community events" are nonprofit, governmental or charitable festivals, contests, programs, fairs, carnivals or recreational contests conducted within the city. "Construction sign" is a permanent or temporary sign displayed on premises where any physical excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work is currently occurring, pursuant to a valid building permit. "Directional symbols" are small in size (two square feet or less) and intended to provide on -site directions to specific locations or areas (such as parking areas, drive -through facilities, ATMs and entries and/or exits), hours of operation, parking limitations, warnings of hazards, prohibition of activities (such as "no parking"), historical markers and similar public information. Directional symbols are not considered to be signage as regulated in this chapter. "Fixed sign" is any sign attached or affixed to the ground or any structure in such a manner so as to provide for continuous display for an extended or indeterminable period of time. Fixed signs include, but are not limited to, freestanding signs and wall signs. "Freestanding sign" is any sign that is not attached or affixed to a building. Freestanding signs can be further described as "monument signs" or "pole signs." "Governmental sign" is a sign owned, operated or sponsored by a governmental entity, and which promotes the public health, safety or welfare. Governmental signs include, but are not limited to, traffic signs, directional and informational signs for public facilities, publicly sponsored warning or hazard signs, and community event banners displayed by a governmental entity on public property. "Group sign" is a sign or signs on one sign structure serving two or more businesses sharing a parking facility. "Halo sign" is a sign where the light source is concealed behind an opaque face and the rays of illumination are projected outward around the edges of the sign or directed against the surface behind the sign forming a silhouette or halo effect. Halo signs are not considered to be internally illuminated signs for the purposes of this chapter. "Identification structure" is a structure intended to attract the attention of the public to a site, without the use of words or symbols identifying the businesses. Examples include fountains, sculptures, awnings, and totem poles. "Internally illuminated signs" include any sign where light shines through a transparent or semi -transparent sign face to illuminate the sign's message. Exposed neon is considered to be a form of internal illumination. "Marquee" is a permanent roofed structure attached and supported by the building. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 98 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 3/18 "Marquee sign" is any sign attached to or made a part of a building marquee. A marquee sign is a form of projecting sign. "Monument signs" are freestanding signs that have integrated the structural component of the sign into the design of the sign and sign base. "Noncommercial sign" is a sign that is intended to display a religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic message, that is not primarily associated with a good, product, or service offered for sale or trade. Noncommercial signs include signs advertising incidental and temporary commercial activities conducted by churches and nonprofit businesses, clubs, groups, associations or organizations. "Off -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting, that is offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at some location or premises other than that upon which the sign is posted or displayed. Off -premises signs include all signs posted or displayed in the public right-of-way. "On -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting that is lawfully permitted to be offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at the location or premises upon which the sign is posted or displayed. On -premises signs also include signs not related to any particular location or premises, such as signs displaying religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic messages that are intentionally displayed by the owner of the property or premises upon which the sign is displayed. "Outline cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that roughly follows the shape of the text or symbology of the sign and provides for internal illumination. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign and one that is essentially a rectangular box or a "boxed cabinet sign." An "outlined cabinet sign" will be treated more like an "individual letter sign" where the area of the sign is calculated based on the actual outlined shape of the sign. "Permanent sign" is a fixed or portable sign intended for continuous or intermittent display for periods exceeding 60 days in any calendar year. "Pole signs" are freestanding signs where the structural support for the sign is one or more aexposed pole(s). Pole signs may include community event banners where the banner is supported by at least two poles that are permanently attached to the ground ("pole -mounted community event banners"). However, pole signs with two poles that are not more than six (6) feet in height are considered to be monument signs. "Portable sign" is any sign that is readily capable of being moved or removed, whether attached or affixed to the ground or any structure that is typically intended for temporary display. Portable signs include, but are not limited to: 1. Signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels; Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 99 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 4/18 2. Pedestrian signs, including signs such as A -frame (sandwich board), stantion, easel, or post -style signs intended as free-standing signs in pedestrian environmentsMe-R-H and "sandiyieh" heard SigRS' Left: Stanchion sien 8. "n" and 'T' frame signs; 4. Wooden, metal, or plastic "stake" or "yard" signs; 5. Posters or banners affixed to windows, railings, overhangs, trees, hedges, or other structures or vegetation, except for pole -mounted community event banners; 6. Signs mounted upon vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, except signs identifying the related business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operation of the business, and except for signs advertising for sale the vehicle upon which the sign is mounted; 7. Searchlights; 8. Inflatables. "Premises" is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed, except Withi^ the "Premises" shall include any portion of the public sidewalk which fronts upon the let. "Projecting sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of such building or wall. "Reader board sign" is a sign that is designed to allow for a change in the message, either by adding or removing plastic letters, or by means of electronics and lights. Reader boards do not include signs which have a changeable message where the sign does not change more than once per day and where the changeable features are integrated with the background and overall design of the sign, including the sign's typefaces, colors and symbology. Individual letters or numbers placed on a solid colored background is considered to be a reader board. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 100 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Two Left: Acceptable changeable message sign; Two Rieht: A reader board. standard OPEN ROUSE •�+ NOVEMBER It 1 } , 10.4 SOULAR POWEREQ By THE SOH COME IN ARO WORSHIP �k3 PASTOR REV HARRY H JUNKS ill "Real estate sign" is a sign displaying a message relating to the sale or rent of real property. Page 5/18 "Sign" is any structure, device or fixture that is visible from a public place, that incorporates graphics, symbols, or written copy for the purposes of conveying a particular message to public observers, including wall graphics or identification structures. "Sign area" is the Fnaximum actual area of a sign that as visible from aRY SiRgle point of observation from any public vantage point. SuppoFting stFueture5 which are part ef a sign display shall he ided n the calculatien of the sign area area of a sign on which copy is to be placed, as set forth in ECDC 20.60.020(A). "Temporary sign" is an allewed peFtablea sign intended for short-term display, not to exceed 60 calendar days in any calendar year. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 are not regulated as temporary signs. "Wall graphic" is a wall sign, including murals, in which color and form, and primarily without the use of words, is a part of the overall design on the building(s) where the wall graphic is proposed. A wall graphic may be painted or applied (not to exceed one-half inch in thickness) to a building as a part of its overall color and design, but may not be internally lighted. Internally lighted assemblies, including those which project from the wall of the structure, or which are located on any accessory structure on the site, shall be considered wall signs and comply with the requirements of this chapter. "Wall sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a wall and that is parallel to and not projecting more than 12 inches at any angle from such wall. Wall signs include signs that are painted directly upon a wall. "Window sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a window, or a sign displayed within 24 inches of the inside of a window in such a manner as to be visible from any public place. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3631 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 8, 2007; Ord. 3561 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3514 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.010 Permit required. A. Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed, installed, posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining a sign permit approving the proposed sign's size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter. B. Design approval is not required for the posting of permanent signs in residential zones; provided, that the restrictions and standards of this chapter are met. If additional signage is requested for conditional or nonconforming uses in residential zones, the property owner shall apply for design review. Design review is not required for any sign which does not require a building permit. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 101 7.A.d Edmonds Page 6/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE C. A sign modification shall include, but is not limited to, relocations, modifications to size, design, height or color scheme, or the replacement of 25 percent or more of the structural material in the sign area. Normal and ordinary maintenance and repair, and changes to the graphics, symbols, or copy of a sign, without affecting the size, structural design, height, or color scheme, shall not constitute modifications for purposes of this section. [Ord. 3514 § 2, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. A. Staff Approval. Except as referred to the architectural design board pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section, and except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, the planning manager, or designee, shall review all applications for design review under this chapter, and shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the application in accordance with the policies of ECDC 20.10.000, the criteria set forth in ECDC 20.10.070, and the standards and requirements of this chapter; provided, that for murals and artwork the planning manager or designee shall review the application in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection (C) of this section. The decision of the planning manager on any sign permit application shall be final except that signs reviewed by the architectural design board are appealable to the Hearing Examiner.Feviewable as a Type II appeal (See ECDC 20 n1 005) established In Chapter 20.105 ECDC fOF appeal of sta4 deeffisions and signs reviewed under subsection (A)(!) of this section are appealable as previded theFeimn-. 1. The planning manager or designee may refer design review applications to the architectural design board for the types of signs listed below, where the planning manager determines that the proposed sign has the potential for significant adverse impacts on community aesthetics or traffic safety: a. Any sign application for an identification structure as defined by this chapter; b. Any sign application for a wall graphic as defined by this chapter; c. Any proposed sign that the planning manager determines to be obtrusive, garish or otherwise not consistent with the architectural features of the surrounding neighborhood. B. Review by Architectural Design Board. The architectural design board shall review those signs listed below in subsection (B)(1) and any sign permit referred by the planning manager pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section. Fecluirernents of this chapteF. The decision of the architectural design board on any sign permit application may be appealed te the city eeuneil PUFSuant te the preeedUFe established in EGDG 20.10.080 feF appeal ef aF&itectuFal design board decisions. 1. The ADB shall review any Assign permit application that requests a modification to any of the standards prescribed by this chapter. The ADB shall only approve modification requests that meet all f the following " arise from one of the following two situations: a. The request is for signage on a site that has a unique configuration, such as frontage on more than two streets or has an unusual geometric shape or topography; b. The request is for signage on a building that has unique architectural elements or features or details that substantially restrict the placement or size of signage relative to other buildings in the vicinity. 2. The ADB may approve the requested modification only if it meets the following criteria: ea. The design of the proposed signage must be compatible in its use of materials, colors, design and proportions with development throughout the site and with similar signage in the vicinity; Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 102 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 7/18 db. In no event shall the modification result in signage which exceeds the maximum normally allowed by more than 50 percent. C. Staff Review of Murals and Artwork. When a proposed wall graphic is proposed as a mural or artwork, the planning manager or designee shall review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application in accordance with the following criteria. While a separate sign permit is required for each wall graphic, the staff may make a single design review decision on wall graphics that consist of related murals or artwork. Related murals or artwork may include multiple proposals for sites within reasonable proximity to each other that are related by theme, style, materials used, and/or context. The decision of the staff on any design review application containing a mural or art as a wall graphic may be appealed to the city council pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 20.06 ECDC. 1. Art, like other exercises of First Amendment rights, may be limited by reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. In this case, these criteria will be utilized to enhance the aesthetics of the city and to ensure quality and maintenance standards are observed. No recommendation shall be based upon the content or message expressed by an artist or in a work of art. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate their artwork with the design or architectural elements of the building and the historic and pedestrian -oriented character of the downtown area. 2. Specific submission requirements for design review include, but are not limited to: a. Site sketch showing locations of artwork; b. Minimum one -fourth -inch scale color drawings of the art concept or art component; c. Material/color samples; d. Written Proposal. A written proposal in eight-and-one-half-inch-by-11-inch format to include a description and summary of a final design proposal for the artwork; detailed maintenance requirements; a schedule for development, fabrication, and completion; artist's resume; and evidence of assumption of liability by applicant or designee; and e. When required pursuant to ECDC 20.45.050, a certificate of appropriateness shall be obtained from the historic preservation commission for murals on designated historic structures or within a designated historic district. 3. Review Criteria. Review criteria for the design review include: a. Quality of the materials used to create the artwork. Materials should be resistant to fading; no fluorescent paints; b. Durability and permanence, including ability to withstand age, vandalism, and weathering. Consideration should be given to anti -graffiti coating; and c. Compatibility of the artwork with architectural elements, other elements of the street, and adjacent structures. Compatibility shall be determined by relationships of the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, and size and style of lettering. Lettering shall be minimized, but may be considered for inclusion when necessary to the artistic content. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A), (B), and (C) of this section, sign permit applications shall not be referred to or reviewed by the architectural design board if the proposed sign constitutes a modification to an existing sign and involves no significant alteration or modification to the size, height, design, lighting or color of the existing sign. Sign permit applications for such sign modifications shall be processed and subject to review in the same manner as provided for staff review in subsection (A) of this section. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 60, 2009; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 103 7.A.d Edmonds Page 8/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. A. Sian Area. The area of a sign shall be calculated as follows: 1. The area of a sign is maximum actual area of a sign that is visible from anv single point of observation from any public vantage point. The sign area is normally the smallest rectangle that encloses the entire copy area of the sign. 2. Individual letters, numbers or symbols applied directly to a wall or structure and used to form the sign shall be calculated individually; 3. Supporting structures which are part of a sign display shall be included in the calculation of the sign area, except that the supporting structure of a monument sign or pole sign shall not be included when calculating the sign area. STORE ? NAME 1 MpS Left: Sign Area = X * Y Right: Applied individual letters are calculated separately Monument sign: the base is not included in the calculation of sign area (dashed rectangle) A. When located on a wall or mansard roof, no sign may extend above the highest point of the wall or mansard roof when the mansard roof is on a one-story building., or above the eave er drip line ^f a pitched roof on which it lecated. Other than a mansard roof on a one-story building, ,-a sign may not be attached above the eave or drip line on a pitched roof. B. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, no sign or any part of a sign may be designed or constructed to be moving by any means and shall not contain items such as banners, ribbons, streamers and spinners. Signs with type that is movable to change the message (reader boards) are allowed, subject to the specific requirements detailed elsewhere in this chapter. C. "moo^ signs shaliSigns that extend into or over a public right-of-way unless an ^off^aehment ^^F^^i+ has been approved eeshall comply with Chapter 18.70 ECDC4. D. Exposed braces and angle irons are prohibited unless they are part of a decorative design that is integral to the design of the sign. Guywires are prohibited unless there are no other practical means of supporting the sign. E. No sign shall have blinking, flashing, fluttering or moving lights or other illuminating device which has a changing light density or color; provided, however, temperature and/or time signs that conform in all other respects to this chapter are allowed. Electronic reader boards may have messages that change, however, moving messages are not Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 104 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 9/18 allowed. Messages that change at intervals less than 20 seconds will be considered blinking or flashing and not allowed. F. No light source which exceeds 20 watts shall be directly exposed to any public street or adjacent property. G. No illumination source of fluorescent light shall exceed 425 milliamps or be spaced closer than eight inches on center. H. No commercial sign shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. unless the commercial enterprise is open for business and then may remain on only as long as the enterprise is open. I. No window signs above the first floor shall be illuminated. J. Sign height shall be determined as follows: 1. For attached signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point on the sign to the average finished grade. 2. For freestanding signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point of the sign area or its support to the average elevation of undisturbed se4the finished grade at the base of the supports. K. Portable signs may not be used as permanent signage; only fixed signs are permitted. L. The following matrix summarizes the types of signs permitted in each neighborhood/district within the city: Sign Type Downtown' SR-99' Westgate/SR-1043 Neighborhood Commercial (BN BP and FVMU Zones) Business Uses in RM Zones Wall -mounted P P P P P Monument C P P C C Pole N P N N N Projecting P P P P P Internal Illumination C P P C N Reader Boards C C C C C Individual Letters P P P P P Boxed Cabinet N P C C N Building ID P P P P p 5;A1g(a,.0,,h PARF,JS Pedestrian P N N N N Wall Graphics C C C C C ' Downtown includes all properties within the Downtown Activity Center defined in the Comprehensive Plan. SR-99 includes all properties within the Medical -Highway 99 Activity Center and the Highway 99 Corridor defined in the Comprehensive Plan. 3 Westgate/SR-104 includes all properties within the Westgate Corridor, the Edmonds Way Corridor, and within the Westgate Community Commercial area, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 105 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 10/18 Note: In the above table, P = Permitted; N = Not permitted; C = Conditionally permitted through design review if consistent with the standards itemized in ECDC 20.60.020(M). M. The following standards clarify how some signs identified as "conditionally permitted" must be installed to be permitted in the city of Edmonds. 1. Monument signs over six feet in height must be reviewed to ensure that the materials, colors, design and proportions proposed are consistent with those used throughout the site._ 2. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and neighborhood commercial areas may only light the letters or logos/symbols. The background of a sign face may not be illuminated. 3. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas must be mounted on the wall of the building. They may not be mounted on or under an attached awning. 4. Internally illuminated signs that use exposed neon may only be located in the interior of buildings in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas. 5. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area shall not be permitted to be higher than 14 feet in height. 6. Reader board messages are limited to alphanumeric messages only. 7. Reader boards are only permitted for public uses or places of public assembly. Public uses and places of assembly include, but are not limited to, schools and churches as well as local and regional public facilities. 8. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be coordinated with and compliment the colors used on the building. 9. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be opaque and not allow any internal illumination to shine through. [Ord. 3631 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. A. Business and Commercial Zone Districts (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, CW and CG). 1. The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the BN, BC, BD and CW zones shall be one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of wall containing the main public entrance to the primary building or structure located upon a separate legal lot. 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 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Projecting signs (including blade signs) of four square feet or less and Windew window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do 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. A site with more than one street frontage Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 106 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 11/18 is allowed a maximum of five (5) signs. Pro[ecting (including blade) signs of four square feet or less and Wandew-window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total number of permitted permanent signs. Multi -tenant sites are allowed one additional group sign per street frontage 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. B. Residential Zone Districts (RS, RM). 1. The maximum allowable signage area for individual residential lots shall be four square feet per street frontage, except as provided in subsection (13)(2) of this section. 2. The maximum allowable signage area for formal residential subdivisions, planned residential developments (PRD), or multifamily structures containing at least 10 dwelling units shall be 10 square feet per main street entrance into the subdivision or PRD. Only one sign may be provided at each main entrance. 3. The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall and freestanding signs, in accordance with regulations and maximum sign area and height for each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total permanent sign area permitted. 4. Signage in excess of that provided in subsections (13)(1) and (2) of this section for lawful nonconforming or conditional nonresidential uses in residential zones may be approved through the issuance of a sign permit pursuant to ECDC 20.60.010, subject to the maximum area and height limitations established for signs in the BN zone. 5. The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is one, except that multifamily sites with more than one vehicular entrance may have one permanent sign per entrance. The total sign area of all signs (excluding incidental signs) permitted on -site must also comply with the maximum total permanent sign area specified in this chapter. [Ord. 3805 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3628 § 9, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.030 Wall signs — Maximum area and height. A. The maximum area of any wall sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 1 square foot per lineal foot of attached wall B. The maximum height of any attached sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, 14 feet or the height of the face of the WMU, FVMU building on which the sign is located, consistent with ECDC 20.60.020(A) [Ord. 3628 § 10, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. The maximum area of any window sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 107 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 12/18 Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU,FVMU 1 square foot per each lineal foot of window frontage [Ord. 3628 § 11, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. A. The maximum area of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM Not permitted BN, BP BC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 16 square feet CG 32 square feet B. The maximum height of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign IRS, RM Not permitted BIN, BPBC, BD, CW, CGS WMU, FVMU 44 #eetHeight of the wall to which the sign is attached C. The -hette.m. ef the sign aFea of prejecting signs shall be at least eight feet In height and at least 11 feet in height if it ffejeets eveF a vehicle tFaveled right of The sign area of a marquee sign may not exceed two feet in vertical dimension. [Ord. 3628 § 12, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs — Regulations. A. Regulation. Permanent freestanding signs are discouraged. Freestanding signs shall be approved only where the applicant demonstrates by substantial evidence that there are no reasonable and feasible alternative signage methods to provide for adequate identification and/or advertisement. B. Maximum Area. The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign IRS, RM 10 square feet (subdivision, PRD, multifamily) 4 square feet (individual residence sign) BN BP 24 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) BC, BD, WMU, 32 square feet (single) FVMU 48 square feet (group) CW 32 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) CG Sign area shall be governed by subsection (C) of this section C. Allowable Sign Area for Freestanding Signs — CG Zone. The total allowable sign area for freestanding signs on general commercial sites shall be 56 square feet or one-half square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 108 7.A.d Edmonds Page 13/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 160 square feet of freestanding sign area. Multiple business or tenant sites shall further be allowed an additional 24 square feet of freestanding sign area for each commercial tenant or occupant in excess of one up to a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. Corner lots choosing to accumulate sign area under the provisions of subsection E of this section shall be limited to 160 square feet. D. Maximum Height. The maximum sign height of freestanding signs shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign R5, RM 6 feet BN, BP BC, BD, CWL WMU, FVMU 14 feet CG 25 feet E. Location. Freestanding signs shall be located as close as possible to the center of the street frontage on which they are located. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, freestanding signs may not be located on public property. Sites on a corner of two public streets may have one sign on the corner instead of a sign for each frontage. Monument signs not more than six feet in height may be located in a zoning setback, but not less than five (5) feet from a property line. F. Number. In all zones, each lot or building site shall be permitted no more than one freestanding sign, except in the business and commercial zones where a lot or site has frontage on two arterial streets, in which case there may be permitted one sign per street frontage subject to the restrictions on area contained within this chapter. G. Landscaping. 1. Each freestanding sign shall have a landscaped area twice the size of the sign area at the base of the sign The landscaping and sign base shall be protected from vehicles by substantial curbing. 2. The applicant shall provide a landscape performance bond in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated costs of the landscaping, or $1,000, whichever is more. The bond shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.10 ECDC. [Ord. 3631 § 3, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 13, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. There are no area restrictions on wall graphics or identification structures. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. A. On -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all zones, subject to the maximum sign size limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in the public right-of-way; provided, that the following requirements are met: 1. All campaign signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 2. All off -premises campaign signs shall be removed within 10 days after the primary, general, or special election to which they pertain. 3. Off -premises campaign signs shall be posted and displayed no earlier than upon declaration of candidacy in accordance with Chapter 29.15 RCW, or other formal registration or certification of the candidate, party, initiative, referendum or other ballot issue for an upcoming election, or 60 days prior to the election, whichever time period is greater. C. There is no maximum number of off -premises campaign signs that may be posted. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 109 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 14/18 20.60.065 Real estate signs. A. On -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in residential and commercial zones, subject to the maximum signage area and sign number limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage, subject to the following requirements: 1. Two and only two types of off -premises real estate signs shall be permitted: a. An off -premises real estate directional sign is a sign displaying a directional arrow and either a company or logo, or an indication that the property is for sale by its owner, and installed for the purpose of directing the public to the property. b. An off -premises open house sign is a form of temporary off -premises sign indicating the property is currently open for viewing. 2. All off -premises real estate signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 3. The maximum number of off -premises real estate signs allowed per property shall only be the number reasonably necessary to direct people to the premises. An agent or owner shall be permitted no more than one off -premises real estate directional sign per intersection and five in total. No more than one off -premises open house sign shall be displayed per intersection and no more than five in total. a. Each off -premises real estate directional sign shall bear a legible tag located on the sign or supporting post indicating the date of posting and the address of the property to which it pertains. b. Off -premises real estate open house signs shall only be posted during daylight hours when the real estate agent or owner is in attendance at the property for sale or rent, and shall be removed immediately upon the termination of an "open house" or other similar property display event. 4. No off -premises real estate signs shall be fastened to any traffic control device, public structure, fence, rock, tree or shrub. C. All on -premises and all off -premises real estate directional signs shall be removed within seven days after the closing of the sale or lease of real property to which the sign pertains. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.070 Construction signs. Construction signs shall, irrespective of their duration, conform to the general regulations for permanent signs specified under ECDC 20.60.020. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the maximum area of a construction sign in any zone shall be 32 square feet. No sign permit is required for the posting of construction signs; provided, that all construction signs shall be removed from the premises within 10 days of the cessation of the excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work on site. Zone Maximum Area of Signage (per Street Frontage) RS 16 square feet, or 32 square feet if one sign is displayed for a project consisting of building permits issued for four lots or more. Only one sign may be displayed per project. All other 32 square feet zones The preceding square footages shall be in addition to any other temporary signage permitted by ECDC 20.60.080 [Ord. 3514 § 3, 2004]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 110 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 15/18 20.60.080 Temporary signs. A. On -Premises Temporary Signs. On -premises temporary signs are permitted in residential and commercial zones, in addition to any allowed or permitted permanent signage, subject to the following restrictions and standards: 1. Residential Zones (RS, RM). a. Only portable, freestanding or attached signs may be used as temporary signage. b. Commercial on -premises temporary signage is not permitted, except for real estate signs as defined by ECDC 20.60.065. c. Maximum number is one attached or freestanding sign. 2. Commercial Zones (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, FVMU, CW, CG). a. Only portable, freestanding or attached signs may be used for temporary signage; provided, that board" pedestrian signs shall only be permitted in the BC, BD and CW zones within the Downtown Waterfront Activity Center defined in the Comprehensive Plan. b. Maximum duration of display is 60 days in any calendar year for the cumulative posting of all temporary commercial signage upon each commercial location or premises. c. A permit is required for all temporary signage. ed. Maximum number of temporary signs is one freestanding sign per property street frontage, and one attached sign per building_ e. Pedestrian signs, if allowed, require a permit from the City. The permit application shall identify the duration and location for the sign. and shall meet the following standards. 1) If located on or near a sidewalk, building entry or pedestrian way, the sign shall be located to provide a minimum of four feet of clearance for pedestrians to pass; 2) Portable temporary signs cannot be left outside during hours that the business is closed to the public; 3. The total maximum area of on -premises temporary signage shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW. WMU, FVMU 20 square feet CG 30 square feet 4. The total maximum area for each allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BP BC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 6 square feet (freestanding) 20 square feet (attached) CG 6 square feet (freestanding) Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 111 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 16/18 Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign 30 square feet (attached) 5. The maximum height of any allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 3 feet (freestanding) 14 feet (attached) 6. In no case shall temporary signage be posted, located, or displayed in violation of the regulations for permanent signs set forth in ECDC 20.60.020 through 20.60.050. B. Off -Premises Temporary Signage. Off -premises temporary signs are allowed in residential and commercial zones, in accordance with the restrictions and standards set forth below: 1. Commercial off -premises temporary signage is prohibited, except for real estate signs as permitted by ECDC 20.60.065; provided, that such off -premises real estate signs shall be posted, displayed, and removed as provided for in that section, in addition to the provisions of subsections (13)(5) through (9) of this section. 2. Noncommercial off -premises signs are permitted in the public right-of-way; provided, that the posting and display of off -premises signs in the public right-of-way shall require a street use permit where required pursuant to Chapter 18.70 ECDC. 3. Maximum duration of display for all temporary off -premises signs is a cumulative of 60 days in any calendar year, except as otherwise provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs. Display may be continuous or intermittent, except as otherwise provided in this section. 4. Except for campaign signs as provided in ECDC 20.60.060, all off -premises noncommercial signs relating to a specific meeting, event, or occurrence shall be removed within 48 hours following the conclusion of the meeting, event, or occurrence to which they relate. 5. Only portable freestanding signs may be used as temporary off -premises signage; provided, that the following types of portable freestanding signs are prohibited from use as an off -premises sign: a. Signs with a vehicular chassis or support with or without wheels; b. Posters and banners; c. Signs mounted upon vehicles; d. Searchlights; e. Inflatables. 6. Maximum number of allowed off -premises signs to be displayed simultaneously shall be one sign per sign poster except as provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs and in ECDC 20.60.065 for real estate signs. 7. Maximum allowable sign area for all temporary off -premises freestanding signs is six square feet. 8. Maximum allowable sign height for all permitted off -premises signs is three feet. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 112 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 17/18 9. All off -premises temporary signage shall be posted and displayed in accordance with the following restrictions: a. Off -premises signs may not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way typically used by motor vehicles in a lawful manner. b. Off -premises signs shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian, bicycle, or handicapped travel or access. c. Off -premises signs shall not be posted in a manner or location which impairs traffic safety by unreasonably blocking line of sight at intersections. d. Off -premises signs shall be constructed of suitable material and design to adequately withstand the reasonably expected normal or average weather conditions during the intended display period of the sign. e. Off -premises signs shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they have not been damaged or destroyed by natural forces or vandalism. Damaged and destroyed signs shall be immediately removed or repaired so as to avoid threats to public health and safety or the accumulation of unclaimed refuse upon the public rights -of -way. f. Off -premises signs shall not be posted upon public property other than the public right-of-way, and shall further not be posted within or upon planter boxes and flower beds within the publicly maintained landscaped portions of the public right-of-way. [Ord. 3628 § 14, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. A. General. All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited. B. Hazards. Signs which the director of public works determines to be a hazard to vehicle or water traffic because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or because they obscure visibility needed for safe traffic passage, are prohibited. These signs shall be removed if they already exist. C. Confiscation of Prohibited Signs in Public Rights -of -Way. All signs which are located within a public right-of-way and that have been improperly posted or displayed are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to immediate removal and confiscation. D. Any signs confiscated by the city shall be held for 10 working days after which such signs may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. The owner of any confiscated signs may recover the same upon payment of a $25.00 fee to cover the cost of confiscation and storage. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. The following types of signs are exempted from regulations of this chapter, except that the dimensional and placement standards shall apply unless variance is required by other provisions of local, state or federal law: A. Governmental signs. B. Signs required by provision of local, state, or federal law. C. Official public notices required by provision of local, state, or federal law. D. Signs not visible from a public location. E. Seasonal and holiday displays not incorporating the use of written copy or graphics to convey a message. F. Gravestones. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 113 7.A.d Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE 20.60.100 Administration. Page 18/18 A. General. The community development director is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall adopt application requirements for sign permits. Fees shall be as stated in Chapter 15.00 ECDC. B. Installation Permits. Many signs require installation permits under Chapter 19.45 ECDC and may require plan checking fees as well. C. Notice of Violation. Whenever the planning director becomes aware of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the planning director shall cause a notice to be sent to the alleged violator informing him or her of the violation, the applicable code section, and a time within which to remedy the violation. The notice shall also advise of the penalties for continued violation of the code as specified in this chapter. If the violation has not been corrected within the time limit specified, the planning director shall refer the matter to the city attorney's office for institution of appropriate legal action. D. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 for each day of continued violation. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 2 (draft) Packet Pg. 114 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE — Option 3: Pedestrian/Sandwich Boards as a form of Permanent Signage Sections: 20.60.000 Purpose. 20.60.005 Definitions. 20.60.010 Permit required. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. 20.60.030 Wall signs— Maximum area and height. 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs— Regulations. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. 20.60.065 Real estate signs. 20.60.080 Temporary signs. 20.60.070 Construction signs. 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. 20.60.100 Administration. Page 1/18 20.60.000 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to enact regulatory measures to implement those goals and policies stated in the Edmonds Comprehensive Policy Plan and to achieve the following objectives: A. Protect the public right-of-way from obstructions which would impair the public's use of their right-of-way. B. Minimize the hazard to the public represented by distractions to drivers from moving, blinking, or other similar forms of signage or visual clutter. C. Provide for distinct signage for each distinct property. D. Encourage the use of graphics/symbols to reduce the visual clutter associated with overly large letters or extensive use of lettering. E. Minimize potential for view blockage and visual clutter along public rights -of -way. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.005 Definitions. For the purposes of the enforcement of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: "Attached sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building. Attached signs include wall signs, projecting signs, and window signs. "Boxed cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that is roughly rectangular in shape and provides for internal illumination and changing the message of the sign by replacing a single transparent or translucent material such as a Plexiglas/lexan face. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that is essentially a rectangular box and one that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign, or an "outline cabinet sign." Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 115 7.A.e Edmonds Page 2/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE "Building ID/historic sign" is a permanent sign that identifies or names a building and assists in creating landmarks in the city. Examples include dates, "1890"; names, "Beeson Building"; or addresses. "Campaign sign" is a temporary sign displaying a message relating to a candidate, political party, or issue that is registered or certified for an upcoming election. "Commercial sign" is a sign displayed for the purpose of identifying a commercial use, or advertising a service, product, business or venture that is offered for trade or sale. "Community event banner" is a noncommercial sign composed of cloth, fabric, canvas or similarly flexible material that promotes a temporary community event endorsed, operated or sponsored wholly or in part by a local public entity the jurisdiction of which includes the city of Edmonds. "Community events" are nonprofit, governmental or charitable festivals, contests, programs, fairs, carnivals or recreational contests conducted within the city. "Construction sign" is a permanent or temporary sign displayed on premises where any physical excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work is currently occurring, pursuant to a valid building permit. "Directional symbols" are small in size (two square feet or less) and intended to provide on -site directions to specific locations or areas (such as parking areas, drive -through facilities, ATMs and entries and/or exits), hours of operation, parking limitations, warnings of hazards, prohibition of activities (such as "no parking"), historical markers and similar public information. Directional symbols are not considered to be signage as regulated in this chapter. "Fixed sign" is any sign attached or affixed to the ground or any structure in such a manner so as to provide for continuous display for an extended or indeterminable period of time. Fixed signs include, but are not limited to, freestanding signs and wall signs. "Freestanding sign" is any sign that is not attached or affixed to a building. Freestanding signs can be further described as "monument signs" or "pole signs." "Governmental sign" is a sign owned, operated or sponsored by a governmental entity, and which promotes the public health, safety or welfare. Governmental signs include, but are not limited to, traffic signs, directional and informational signs for public facilities, publicly sponsored warning or hazard signs, and community event banners displayed by a governmental entity on public property. "Group sign" is a sign or signs on one sign structure serving two or more businesses sharing a parking facility. "Halo sign" is a sign where the light source is concealed behind an opaque face and the rays of illumination are projected outward around the edges of the sign or directed against the surface behind the sign forming a silhouette or halo effect. Halo signs are not considered to be internally illuminated signs for the purposes of this chapter. "Identification structure" is a structure intended to attract the attention of the public to a site, without the use of words or symbols identifying the businesses. Examples include fountains, sculptures, awnings, and totem poles. "Internally illuminated signs" include any sign where light shines through a transparent or semi -transparent sign face to illuminate the sign's message. Exposed neon is considered to be a form of internal illumination. "Marquee" or canopy is a permanent roofed structure attached and supported by the building. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 116 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 3/18 "Marquee sign" is any sign attached to or made a part of a building marquee. A marquee sign is a form of projecting sign. "Monument signs" are freestanding signs that have integrated the structural component of the sign into the design of the sign and sign base. "Noncommercial sign" is a sign that is intended to display a religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic message, that is not primarily associated with a good, product, or service offered for sale or trade. Noncommercial signs include signs advertising incidental and temporary commercial activities conducted by churches and nonprofit businesses, clubs, groups, associations or organizations. "Off -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting, that is offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at some location or premises other than that upon which the sign is posted or displayed. Off -premises signs include all signs posted or displayed in the public right-of-way. "On -premises sign" is any sign that advertises or relates to a good, product, service, event, or meeting that is lawfully permitted to be offered, sold, traded, provided, or conducted at the location or premises upon which the sign is posted or displayed. On -premises signs also include signs not related to any particular location or premises, such as signs displaying religious, charitable, cultural, governmental, informational, political, educational, or artistic messages that are intentionally displayed by the owner of the property or premises upon which the sign is displayed. "Outline cabinet sign" is a permanent sign that is mounted on the face of a building that roughly follows the shape of the text or symbology of the sign and provides for internal illumination. This definition is meant to distinguish between a cabinet sign that follows the outlines of the letters of the sign and one that is essentially a rectangular box or a "boxed cabinet sign." An "outlined cabinet sign" will be treated more like an "individual letter sign" where the area of the sign is calculated based on the actual outlined shape of the sign. "Permanent sign" is a fixed or portable sign intended for continuous or intermittent display for periods exceeding 60 days in any calendar year. "Pole signs" are freestanding signs where the structural support for the sign is one or more aexposed pole(s). Pole signs may include community event banners where the banner is supported by at least two poles that are permanently attached to the ground ("pole -mounted community event banners"). However, pole signs with two poles that are not more than six (6) feet in height are considered to be monument signs. "Portable sign" is any sign that is readily capable of being moved or removed, whether attached or affixed to the ground or any structure that is typically intended for temporary display. Portable signs include, but are not limited to: 1. Signs designed and constructed with a chassis or support with or without wheels; Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 117 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 4/18 2. Pedestrian signs, including signs such as A -frame (sandwich board), stanchion, easel, or post -style signs 8. "A" and „T„ fFaFne signs; 4. Wooden, metal, or plastic "stake" or "yard" signs; S. Posters or banners affixed to windows, railings, overhangs, trees, hedges, or other structures or vegetation, except for pole -mounted community event banners; 6. Signs mounted upon vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, except signs identifying the related business when the vehicle is being used in the normal day-to-day operation of the business, and except for signs advertising for sale the vehicle upon which the sign is mounted; 7. Searchlights; 8. Inflatables. "Premises" is the actual physical area of the lot upon which a sign is posted or displayed, except within the boundaries ef the BG eF BD zene iR the dewRtewn aetivity eenteF aS defined in the eeMpFehensive plan, where 11 pFemffises" shall include any portion of the publie sidewalk which fronts upon the let. "Projecting sign" is any sign attached or affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than 12 inches beyond the surface of such building or wall. "Reader board sign" is a sign that is designed to allow for a change in the message, either by adding or removing plastic letters, or by means of electronics and lights. Reader boards do not include signs which have a changeable message where the sign does not change more than once per day and where the changeable features are integrated with the background and overall design of the sign, including the sign's typefaces, colors and symbology. Individual letters or numbers placed on a solid colored background is considered to be a reader board. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 118 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 5/18 Two Left: Acceptable changeable message sign; Two Rieht: A reader board. OPEN HOUSENOVEMBER It •a ILI ro- !�EVlLAR PCWEHEOr THE SOHCOIH AHU WORSHIPPASTOR RARRY H JOHNS ill "Real estate sign" is a sign displaying a message relating to the sale or rent of real property. "Sign" is any structure, device or fixture that is visible from a public place, that incorporates graphics, symbols, or written copy for the purposes of conveying a particular message to public observers, including wall graphics or identification structures. "Sign area" is the maximurn actual area of a sign that as visible from any single point of ebseF1.f_Rt6A_1n frArn any public vantage paint. SUPP90ing Strue-A-Hre-S vilhieh aFe paFt of a sign display shall be n the calculation of the sign area area of a sign on which copy is to be placed, as set forth in ECDC 20.60.020(A). "Temporary sign" is an allowed per a sign intended for short-term display, not to exceed 60 calendar days in any calendar year. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 are not regulated as temporary Signs. "Wall graphic" is a wall sign, including murals, in which color and form, and primarily without the use of words, is a part of the overall design on the building(s) where the wall graphic is proposed. A wall graphic may be painted or applied (not to exceed one-half inch in thickness) to a building as a part of its overall color and design, but may not be internally lighted. Internally lighted assemblies, including those which project from the wall of the structure, or which are located on any accessory structure on the site, shall be considered wall signs and comply with the requirements of this chapter. "Wall sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a wall and that is parallel to and not projecting more than 12 inches at any angle from such wall. Wall signs include signs that are painted directly upon a wall. "Window sign" is a sign that is attached or affixed to a window, or a sign displayed within 24 inches of the inside of a window in such a manner as to be visible from any public place. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3631 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 8, 2007; Ord. 3561 § 1, 2005; Ord. 3514 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.010 Permit required. A. Except as provided in this chapter, no permanent sign may be constructed, installed, posted, displayed or modified without first obtaining a sign permit approving the proposed sign's size, design, location, and display as provided for in this chapter. B. Design approval is not required for the posting of permanent signs in residential zones; provided, that the restrictions and standards of this chapter are met. If additional signage is requested for conditional or nonconforming uses in residential zones, the property owner shall apply for design review. Design review is not required for any sign which does not require a building permit. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 119 7.A.e Edmonds Page 6/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE C. A sign modification shall include, but is not limited to, relocations, modifications to size, design, height or color scheme, or the replacement of 25 percent or more of the structural material in the sign area. Normal and ordinary maintenance and repair, and changes to the graphics, symbols, or copy of a sign, without affecting the size, structural design, height, or color scheme, shall not constitute modifications for purposes of this section. [Ord. 3514 § 2, 2004; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.015 Design review procedures. A. Staff Approval. Except as referred to the architectural design board pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section, and except as provided in subsection (B) of this section, the planning manager, or designee, shall review all applications for design review under this chapter, and shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the application in accordance with the policies of ECDC 20.10.000, the criteria set forth in ECDC 20.10.070, and the standards and requirements of this chapter; provided, that for murals and artwork the planning manager or designee shall review the application in accordance with the criteria set forth in subsection (C) of this section. The decision of the planning manager on any sign permit application shall be final except that signs reviewed by the architectural design board are appealable to the Hearing Examiner.Feveewable as a Type II appeal (See ECDC 20 n1 005) established On Chapter 20.105 EGDG fOF appeal of sta4 deeffisions and signs reviewed under subsection (A)(!) of this section are appealable as provided theFeimn-. 1. The planning manager or designee may refer design review applications to the architectural design board for the types of signs listed below, where the planning manager determines that the proposed sign has the potential for significant adverse impacts on community aesthetics or traffic safety: a. Any sign application for an identification structure as defined by this chapter; b. Any sign application for a wall graphic as defined by this chapter; c. Any proposed sign that the planning manager determines to be obtrusive, garish or otherwise not consistent with the architectural features of the surrounding neighborhood. B. Review by Architectural Design Board. The architectural design board shall review those signs listed below in subsection (B)(1) and any sign permit referred by the planning manager pursuant to subsection (A)(1) of this section. n ae-ee—rd-ance with the pelicies of ECDC 20.10.000, the criteFla set fOFth in ECDC 20.10.070, and the standards and Fecluirements of this chapteF. The decision of the architectural design board on any sign permit application may be appealed te the city ceuncil PUFSuant te the precedUFe established in ECDC 20.10.080 feF appeal ef aFChitectural design board decisions. 1. The ADB shall review any Assign permit application that requests a modification to any of the standards prescribed by this chapter. The ADB shall only approve modification requests that meet all of the foll.,,.,in Uiter+a that arise from one of the following two situations: a. The request is for signage on a site that has a unique configuration, such as frontage on more than two streets or has an unusual geometric shape or topography; b. The request is for signage on a building that has unique architectural elements or features or details that substantially restrict the placement or size of signage relative to other buildings in the vicinity. 2. The ADB may approve the requested modification only if it meets the following criteria: ea. The design of the proposed signage must be compatible in its use of materials, colors, design and proportions with development throughout the site and with similar signage in the vicinity; Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 120 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 7/18 db. In no event shall the modification result in signage which exceeds the maximum normally allowed by more than 50 percent. C. Staff Review of Murals and Artwork. When a proposed wall graphic is proposed as a mural or artwork, the planning manager or designee shall review and approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application in accordance with the following criteria. While a separate sign permit is required for each wall graphic, the staff may make a single design review decision on wall graphics that consist of related murals or artwork. Related murals or artwork may include multiple proposals for sites within reasonable proximity to each other that are related by theme, style, materials used, and/or context. The decision of the staff on any design review application containing a mural or art as a wall graphic may be appealed to the city council pursuant to the procedure established in Chapter 20.06 ECDC. 1. Art, like other exercises of First Amendment rights, may be limited by reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. In this case, these criteria will be utilized to enhance the aesthetics of the city and to ensure quality and maintenance standards are observed. No recommendation shall be based upon the content or message expressed by an artist or in a work of art. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate their artwork with the design or architectural elements of the building and the historic and pedestrian -oriented character of the downtown area. 2. Specific submission requirements for design review include, but are not limited to: a. Site sketch showing locations of artwork; b. Minimum one -fourth -inch scale color drawings of the art concept or art component; c. Material/color samples; d. Written Proposal. A written proposal in eight-and-one-half-inch-by-11-inch format to include a description and summary of a final design proposal for the artwork; detailed maintenance requirements; a schedule for development, fabrication, and completion; artist's resume; and evidence of assumption of liability by applicant or designee; and e. When required pursuant to ECDC 20.45.050, a certificate of appropriateness shall be obtained from the historic preservation commission for murals on designated historic structures or within a designated historic district. 3. Review Criteria. Review criteria for the design review include: a. Quality of the materials used to create the artwork. Materials should be resistant to fading; no fluorescent paints; b. Durability and permanence, including ability to withstand age, vandalism, and weathering. Consideration should be given to anti -graffiti coating; and c. Compatibility of the artwork with architectural elements, other elements of the street, and adjacent structures. Compatibility shall be determined by relationships of the elements of form, proportion, scale, color, materials, surface treatment, and size and style of lettering. Lettering shall be minimized, but may be considered for inclusion when necessary to the artistic content. D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (A), (B), and (C) of this section, sign permit applications shall not be referred to or reviewed by the architectural design board if the proposed sign constitutes a modification to an existing sign and involves no significant alteration or modification to the size, height, design, lighting or color of the existing sign. Sign permit applications for such sign modifications shall be processed and subject to review in the same manner as provided for staff review in subsection (A) of this section. [Ord. 3800 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3736 § 60, 2009; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 121 7.A.e Edmonds Page 8/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE 20.60.020 General regulations for permanent signs. A. Sian Area. The area of a sign shall be calculated as follows: 1. The area of a sign is maximum actual area of a sign that is visible from anv single point of observation from any public vantage point. The sign area is normally the smallest rectangle that encloses the entire copy area of the sign. 2. Individual letters, numbers or symbols applied directly to a wall or structure and used to form the sign shall be calculated individually; 3. Supporting structures which are part of a sign display shall be included in the calculation of the sign area, except that the supporting structure of a monument sign or pole sign shall not be included when calculating the sign area. STORE ? NAME 1 MpS Left: Sign Area = X * Y Right: Applied individual letters are calculated separately Monument sign: the base is not included in the calculation of sign area (dashed rectangle) A. When located on a wall or mansard roof, no sign may extend above the highest point of the wall or mansard roof when the mansard roof is on a one-story building., or above the eave er drip line ^f a ^`*^bell roof on which it lecated. Other than a mansard roof on a one-story building, ,-a sign may not be attached above the eave or drip line on a pitched roof. B. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, no sign or any part of a sign may be designed or constructed to be moving by any means and shall not contain items such as banners, ribbons, streamers and spinners. Signs with type that is movable to change the message (reader boards) are allowed, subject to the specific requirements detailed elsewhere in this chapter. C. "moo^ signs shall Signs that extend into or over a public right-of-way unless an ehment ^ „.,:} has been approved fseeshall comply with -Chapter 18.70 ECDC4. D. Exposed braces and angle irons are prohibited unless they are part of a decorative design that is integral to the design of the sign. Guywires are prohibited unless there are no other practical means of supporting the sign. E. No sign shall have blinking, flashing, fluttering or moving lights or other illuminating device which has a changing light density or color; provided, however, temperature and/or time signs that conform in all other respects to this chapter are allowed. Electronic reader boards may have messages that change, however, moving messages are not Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 122 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 9/18 allowed. Messages that change at intervals less than 20 seconds will be considered blinking or flashing and not allowed. F. No light source which exceeds 20 watts shall be directly exposed to any public street or adjacent property. G. No illumination source of fluorescent light shall exceed 425 milliamps or be spaced closer than eight inches on center. H. No commercial sign shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. unless the commercial enterprise is open for business and then may remain on only as long as the enterprise is open. I. No window signs above the first floor shall be illuminated. J. Sign height shall be determined as follows: 1. For attached signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point on the sign to the average finished grade. 2. For freestanding signs, sign height is the vertical distance from the highest point of the sign area or its support to the average elevation of undisturbed se4the finished grade at the base of the supports. K. Portable signs may not be used as permanent signage; only fixed signs are permitted. L. The following matrix summarizes the types of signs permitted in each neighborhood/district within the city: Sign Type Downtown' SR-99' Westgate/SR-1043 Neighborhood Commercial (BN BP and FVMU Zones) Business Uses in RM Zones Wall -mounted P P P P P Monument C P P C C Pole N P N N N Projecting P P P P P Internal Illumination C P P C N Reader Boards C C C C C Individual Letters P P P P P Boxed Cabinet N P C C N Building ID P P P P p 5;A1g(a,.0,,h PARF,JS Pedestrian P N N N N Wall Graphics C C C C C ' Downtown includes all properties within the Downtown Activity Center defined in the Comprehensive Plan. SR-99 includes all properties within the Medical -Highway 99 Activity Center and the Highway 99 Corridor defined in the Comprehensive Plan. 3 Westgate/SR-104 includes all properties within the Westgate Corridor, the Edmonds Way Corridor, and within the Westgate Community Commercial area, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 123 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 10/18 Note: In the above table, P = Permitted; N = Not permitted; C = Conditionally permitted through design review if consistent with the standards itemized in ECDC 20.60.020(M). M. The following standards clarify how some signs identified as "conditionally permitted" must be installed to be permitted in the city of Edmonds. 1. Monument signs over six feet in height must be reviewed to ensure that the materials, colors, design and proportions proposed are consistent with those used throughout the site. 2. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and neighborhood commercial areas may only light the letters or logos/symbols. The background of a sign face may not be illuminated. 3. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas must be mounted on the wall of the building. They may not be mounted on or under an attached awning. 4. Internally illuminated signs that use exposed neon may only be located in the interior of buildings in the downtown area and the neighborhood commercial areas. 5. Internally illuminated signs in the downtown area shall not be permitted to be higher than 14 feet in height. 6. Reader board messages are limited to alphanumeric messages only. 7. Reader boards are only permitted for public uses or places of public assembly. Public uses and places of assembly include, but are not limited to, schools and churches as well as local and regional public facilities. 8. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be coordinated with and compliment the colors used on the building. 9. The background color of a boxed cabinet sign face must be opaque and not allow any internal illumination to shine through. [Ord. 3631 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.025 Total maximum permanent sign area. A. Business and Commercial Zone Districts (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, CW and CG). 1. The maximum total permanent sign area for allowed or permitted uses in the BN, BC, BD and CW zones shall be one square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of wall containing the main public entrance to the primary building or structure located upon a separate legal lot. 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 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Projecting signs (including blade signs) of four square feet or less and Windew window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do 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. A site with more than one street frontage Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 124 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 11/18 is allowed a maximum of five (5) signs. Pro[ecting (including blade) signs of four square feet or less and Wandew-window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total number of permitted permanent signs. Multi -tenant sites are allowed one additional group sign per street frontage 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. 5. Where permitted, pedestrian signs do count against the permanent sign area and the number of signs permitted. B. Residential Zone Districts (RS, RM). 1. The maximum allowable signage area for individual residential lots shall be four square feet per street frontage, except as provided in subsection (13)(2) of this section. 2. The maximum allowable signage area for formal residential subdivisions, planned residential developments (PRD), or multifamily structures containing at least 10 dwelling units shall be 10 square feet per main street entrance into the subdivision or PRD. Only one sign may be provided at each main entrance. 3. The maximum total permanent sign area may be divided between wall and freestanding signs, in accordance with regulations and maximum sign area and height for each type of sign, as provided in ECDC 20.60.030 through 20.60.050. Window signs meeting the requirements of ECDC 20.60.035 do not count against the total permanent sign area permitted. 4. Signage in excess of that provided in subsections (13)(1) and (2) of this section for lawful nonconforming or conditional nonresidential uses in residential zones may be approved through the issuance of a sign permit pursuant to ECDC 20.60.010, subject to the maximum area and height limitations established for signs in the BN zone. 5. The maximum number of permitted permanent signs is one, except that multifamily sites with more than one vehicular entrance may have one permanent sign per entrance. The total sign area of all signs (excluding incidental signs) permitted on -site must also comply with the maximum total permanent sign area specified in this chapter. [Ord. 3805 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3628 § 9, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.030 Wall signs — Maximum area and height. A. The maximum area of any wall sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 1 square foot per lineal foot of attached wall B. The maximum height of any attached sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CGL 14 feet or the height of the face of the WMU, FVMU building on which the sign is located, consistent with ECDC 20.60.020(A) [Ord. 3628 § 10, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 125 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 12/18 20.60.035 Window signs — Maximum area. The maximum area of any window sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM 4 square feet BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU,FVMU 1 square foot per each lineal foot of window frontage [Ord. 3628 § 11, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.040 Projecting signs — Maximum area and height restrictions. A. The maximum area of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM Not permitted BN, BP BC, BD, CW. WMU, FVMU 16 square feet CG 32 square feet B. The maximum height of any projecting sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM Not permitted BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CGS WMU, FVMU 44-feeFHeight of the wall to which the sign is attached C. The bettem of the SigR area of prejecting sign-s shall be at least eight feet in height and at least 1-1- feet in height ;f ;t projects eve.r a „hide traveled right of .. The sign area of a marquee sign may not exceed two feet in vertical dimension. [Ord. 3628 § 12, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.045 Freestanding signs — Regulations. A. Regulation. Permanent freestanding signs are discouraged. Freestanding signs shall be approved only where the applicant demonstrates by substantial evidence that there are no reasonable and feasible alternative signage methods to provide for adequate identification and/or advertisement. B. Maximum Area. The maximum area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Sign RS, RM 10 square feet (subdivision, PRD, multifamily) 4 square feet (individual residence sign) BN BP 24 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) BC, BD, WMU, 32 square feet (single) FVMU 48 square feet (group) CW 32 square feet (single) 48 square feet (group) CG Sign area shall be governed by subsection (C) of this section Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 126 7.A.e Edmonds Page 13/18 Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE C. Allowable Sign Area for Freestanding Signs — CG Zone. The total allowable sign area for freestanding signs on general commercial sites shall be 56 square feet or one-half square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of street frontage, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of 160 square feet of freestanding sign area. Multiple business or tenant sites shall further be allowed an additional 24 square feet of freestanding sign area for each commercial tenant or occupant in excess of one up to a maximum sign area of 160 square feet. Corner lots choosing to accumulate sign area under the provisions of subsection E of this section shall be limited to 160 square feet. D. Maximum Height. The maximum sign height of freestanding signs shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign R5, RM 6 feet BN, BBC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 14 feet CG 25 feet E. Location. Freestanding signs shall be located as close as possible to the center of the street frontage on which they are located. Except for pole -mounted community event banners, freestanding signs may not be located on public property. Sites on a corner of two public streets may have one sign on the corner instead of a sign for each frontage. Monument signs not more than six feet in height may be located in a zoning setback, but not less than five (5) feet from a property line. F. Number. In all zones, each lot or building site shall be permitted no more than one freestanding sign, except in the business and commercial zones where a lot or site has frontage on two arterial streets, in which case there may be permitted one sign per street frontage subject to the restrictions on area contained within this chapter. G. Landscaping. 1. Each freestanding sign shall have a landscaped area twice the size of the sign area at the base of the sign. The landscaping and sign base shall be protected from vehicles by substantial curbing. 2. The applicant shall provide a landscape performance bond in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated costs of the landscaping, or $1,000, whichever is more. The bond shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 17.10 ECDC. [Ord. 3631 § 3, 2007; Ord. 3628 § 13, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.050 Wall graphic and identification structures. There are no area restrictions on wall graphics or identification structures. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 20031. 20.60.055 Pedestrian Signs. Pedestrian signs are only permitted on private property and in the adjacent right-of-way in the BC, BD, CW, and CG zones located within the Downtown Waterfront Activity Center, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. Pedestrian signs are only permitted if they meet the following requirements. 1. Pedestrian signs may be permitted to be located either (1) between the business storefront and the public right-of-way, or (2) on the sidewalk in front of the business storefront if the pedestrian sign meets the following standards. a. Only one pedestrian sign is permitted per ground floor storefront; b. Businesses may make arrangements to rotate their pedestrian signs provided they meet the one sign -per -storefront standard; Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 127 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 14/18 c. The sign shall be located within 10 feet of the building entry, unless it is placed in a location that better preserves public pedestrian and vehicular access: d. A business located on a corner property shall have no more than one pedestrian sign, regardless of the number of streets the business fronts on; e. If located on or near a sidewalk, building entry or pedestrian way, the sign shall be located to provide a minimum of feuffive feet of clearance for pedestrians to pass. The preferred locations are within two feet of the building face or within two feet of the curb if that location does not block access to parked vehicles; f. Pedestrian signs cannot be left outside during hours that the business is closed to the public. h. Pedestrian signs are limited to six (6) square feet in area and 3-1/2 feet in height for A -frame or sandwich board signs, or six (6) square feet in area and 4-1/2 feet in height for stanchion, easel or other types of pedestrian signs. 20.60.060 Campaign signs. A. On -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in all zones, subject to the maximum sign size limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises campaign signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in the public right-of-way; provided, that the following requirements are met: 1. All campaign signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 2. All off -premises campaign signs shall be removed within 10 days after the primary, general, or special election to which they pertain. 3. Off -premises campaign signs shall be posted and displayed no earlier than upon declaration of candidacy in accordance with Chapter 29.15 RCW, or other formal registration or certification of the candidate, party, initiative, referendum or other ballot issue for an upcoming election, or 60 days prior to the election, whichever time period is greater. C. There is no maximum number of off -premises campaign signs that may be posted. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.065 Real estate signs. A. On -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage in residential and commercial zones, subject to the maximum signage area and sign number limitations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080. B. Off -premises real estate signs are permitted as a form of temporary signage, subject to the following requirements: 1. Two and only two types of off -premises real estate signs shall be permitted: a. An off -premises real estate directional sign is a sign displaying a directional arrow and either a company or logo, or an indication that the property is for sale by its owner, and installed for the purpose of directing the public to the property. b. An off -premises open house sign is a form of temporary off -premises sign indicating the property is currently open for viewing. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 128 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 15/18 2. All off -premises real estate signs shall be posted in accordance with the regulations set forth in ECDC 20.60.080(B). 3. The maximum number of off -premises real estate signs allowed per property shall only be the number reasonably necessary to direct people to the premises. An agent or owner shall be permitted no more than one off -premises real estate directional sign per intersection and five in total. No more than one off -premises open house sign shall be displayed per intersection and no more than five in total. a. Each off -premises real estate directional sign shall bear a legible tag located on the sign or supporting post indicating the date of posting and the address of the property to which it pertains. b. Off -premises real estate open house signs shall only be posted during daylight hours when the real estate agent or owner is in attendance at the property for sale or rent, and shall be removed immediately upon the termination of an "open house" or other similar property display event. 4. No off -premises real estate signs shall be fastened to any traffic control device, public structure, fence, rock, tree or shrub. C. All on -premises and all off -premises real estate directional signs shall be removed within seven days after the closing of the sale or lease of real property to which the sign pertains. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.070 Construction signs. Construction signs shall, irrespective of their duration, conform to the general regulations for permanent signs specified under ECDC 20.60.020. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the maximum area of a construction sign in any zone shall be 32 square feet. No sign permit is required for the posting of construction signs; provided, that all construction signs shall be removed from the premises within 10 days of the cessation of the excavation, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, structural alteration or related work on site. Zone Maximum Area of Signage (per Street Frontage) RS 16 square feet, or 32 square feet if one sign is displayed for a project consisting of building permits issued for four lots or more. Only one sign may be displayed per project. All other 32 square feet zones The preceding square footages shall be in addition to any other temporary signage permitted by ECDC 20.60.080. [Ord. 3514 § 3, 2004]. 20.60.080 Temporary signs. A. On -Premises Temporary Signs. On -premises temporary signs are permitted in residential and commercial zones, in addition to any allowed or permitted permanent signage, subject to the following restrictions and standards: 1. Residential Zones (RS, RM). a. Only portable, freestanding or attached signs may be used as temporary signage. b. Commercial on -premises temporary signage is not permitted, except for real estate signs as defined by ECDC 20.60.065. c. Maximum number is one attached or freestanding sign. 2. Commercial Zones (BN, ABC, BD, WMU, FVMU, CW, CG). Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 129 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 16/18 a. Only PeFtab'^ 'Feestandin^ eF attached signs may be used for temporary signage; ,, sandwich beaFd" eF "A" fFaFne P84able signs shall only be PeFfflitted iR the BG, BD aAd GW zeRes._ "Attached" signs may be affixed to any existing building or sign structure that is permitted as a permanent structure on the property. New temporary structures whose sole purpose is to display the temporary sign are not otherwise permitted. b. Maximum duration of display is 60 days in any calendar year for the cumulative posting of all temporary commercial signage upon each commercial location or premises. A permit is required, specifying the duration and location of display. c. Maximum number of temporary signs is one freestanding sign per property street frontage, and one attached sign per building. 3. The total maximum area of on -premises temporary signage shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet BN, BPBC, BD, CW, WMU, FVMU 20 square feet CG 30 square feet 4. The total maximum area for each allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Area of Temporary Sign RS, RM 6 square feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BP BC, BD, 6 , e feet (fFe ...tanding) CW, WMU, 20 square feet (attached) FVMU CG 6 square feet (fFeestanding) 30 square feet (attached) 5. The maximum height of any allowed on -premises temporary sign shall be as follows: Zone Maximum Height of Sign RS, RM 6 feet (freestanding and attached) BN, BP BC, BD, CW, CG, WMU, FVMU 3 feet (fFee.tanding4 14 feet (attached) 6. In no case shall temporary signage be posted, located, or displayed in violation of the regulations for permanent signs set forth in ECDC 20.60.020 through 20.60.050. B. Off -Premises Temporary Signage. Off -premises temporary signs are allowed in residential and commercial zones, in accordance with the restrictions and standards set forth below: 1. Commercial off -premises temporary signage is prohibited, except for real estate signs as permitted by ECDC 20.60.065; provided, that such off -premises real estate signs shall be posted, displayed, and removed as provided for in that section, in addition to the provisions of subsections (13)(5) through (9) of this section. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 130 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE Page 17/18 2. Noncommercial off -premises signs are permitted in the public right-of-way; provided, that the posting and display of off -premises signs in the public right-of-way shall require a street use permit where required pursuant to Chapter 18.70 ECDC. 3. Maximum duration of display for all temporary off -premises signs is a cumulative of 60 days in any calendar year, except as otherwise provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs. Display may be continuous or intermittent, except as otherwise provided in this section. 4. Except for campaign signs as provided in ECDC 20.60.060, all off -premises noncommercial signs relating to a specific meeting, event, or occurrence shall be removed within 48 hours following the conclusion of the meeting, event, or occurrence to which they relate. 5. Only portable freestanding signs may be used as temporary off -premises signage; provided, that the following types of portable freestanding signs are prohibited from use as an off -premises sign: a. Signs with a vehicular chassis or support with or without wheels; b. Posters and banners; c. Signs mounted upon vehicles; d. Searchlights; e. Inflatables. 6. Maximum number of allowed off -premises signs to be displayed simultaneously shall be one sign per sign poster except as provided in ECDC 20.60.060 for campaign signs and in ECDC 20.60.065 for real estate signs. 7. Maximum allowable sign area for all temporary off -premises freestanding signs is six square feet. 8. Maximum allowable sign height for all permitted off -premises signs is three feet. 9. All off -premises temporary signage shall be posted and displayed in accordance with the following restrictions: a. Off -premises signs may not be placed in any portion of the public right-of-way typically used by motor vehicles in a lawful manner. b. Off -premises signs shall be placed so as not to impede pedestrian, bicycle, or handicapped travel or access. c. Off -premises signs shall not be posted in a manner or location which impairs traffic safety by unreasonably blocking line of sight at intersections. d. Off -premises signs shall be constructed of suitable material and design to adequately withstand the reasonably expected normal or average weather conditions during the intended display period of the sign. e. Off -premises signs shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they have not been damaged or destroyed by natural forces or vandalism. Damaged and destroyed signs shall be immediately removed or repaired so as to avoid threats to public health and safety or the accumulation of unclaimed refuse upon the public rights -of -way. f. Off -premises signs shall not be posted upon public property other than the public right-of-way, and shall further not be posted within or upon planter boxes and flower beds within the publicly maintained landscaped portions of the public right-of-way. [Ord. 3628 § 14, 2007; Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 131 7.A.e Edmonds Chapter 20.60 SIGN CODE 20.60.090 Prohibited signs. A. General. All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited. Page 18/18 B. Hazards. Signs which the director of public works determines to be a hazard to vehicle or water traffic because they resemble or obscure a traffic control device, or because they obscure visibility needed for safe traffic passage, are prohibited. These signs shall be removed if they already exist. C. Confiscation of Prohibited Signs in Public Rights -of -Way. All signs which are located within a public right-of-way and that have been improperly posted or displayed are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to immediate removal and confiscation. D. Any signs confiscated by the city shall be held for 10 working days after which such signs may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. The owner of any confiscated signs may recover the same upon payment of a $25.00 fee to cover the cost of confiscation and storage. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.095 Exempt signs. The following types of signs are exempted from regulations of this chapter, except that the dimensional and placement standards shall apply unless variance is required by other provisions of local, state or federal law: A. Governmental signs. B. Signs required by provision of local, state, or federal law. C. Official public notices required by provision of local, state, or federal law. D. Signs not visible from a public location. E. Seasonal and holiday displays not incorporating the use of written copy or graphics to convey a message. F. Gravestones. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. 20.60.100 Administration. A. General. The community development director is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter. He or she shall adopt application requirements for sign permits. Fees shall be as stated in Chapter 15.00 ECDC. B. Installation Permits. Many signs require installation permits under Chapter 19.45 ECDC and may require plan checking fees as well. C. Notice of Violation. Whenever the planning director becomes aware of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, the planning director shall cause a notice to be sent to the alleged violator informing him or her of the violation, the applicable code section, and a time within which to remedy the violation. The notice shall also advise of the penalties for continued violation of the code as specified in this chapter. If the violation has not been corrected within the time limit specified, the planning director shall refer the matter to the city attorney's office for institution of appropriate legal action. D. Penalty. Any person violating any provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of $25.00 for each day of continued violation. [Ord. 3461 § 2, 2003]. Sign Code Revisions - Option 3 (draft) Packet Pg. 132 7.A.f 5/26/16 Lovell's [further] thoughts on signs —following public hearing on 5/25 5/23/16 added thoughts prior to the PB public hearing on 5/25: 'A -frame' Signs seen all over: along street, at maul parking lot entrances, at separate entries, in grassy areas/strips, along roads, within parking lots, on street corners, near entries. We're not just talking about downtown- but all over the city! How can we ever regulate this stuff —permits or not? How can 'guidelines' ever be followed/policed, adhered to? Whether it's timeframes, design, quantity, duration, permitted, or whatever? 'A -frame' signs deliver all kinds of messages —many of Which are NOT 'temporary' in nature nor intent: Examples: New business, Sign up for this or that (weight loss, lessons, soccer, lacrosse, softball, etc.), business hours, product/service(s) available, 'now open', directional, sale event 'Temporary' signs are not really being utilized as such (they're not taken in at night, they're always there, they're designed to 'get you in' or 'get you there', or 'tell you' something. I suspect that retailers would maintain that these signs are 'crucial' to their business, success, customers, visibility, etc. Thoughts/input to PB following public hearing [listening] on 5/25 • Most of public comments were from 'retailers' expressing their need for pedestrian type sign. Cases cited: 1. storefront not readily visible from cars driving by or pedestrians. 2. On side street —business can't be seen readily 3. Architecture of building does not accommodate sign guidelines within the code. 4. Design, size, and makeup of signs vary by business. Many businesses utilize 'varying' messages on signs to proclaim they're 'OPEN', or featuring, or other special message. 5. Most bring in/take out their pedestrian/portable/moveable/'A'-frame signs daily • Need 'eye level' signage in order to increase (or achieve?) desired level of business. • Signs should be seen as good for Edmonds as retailers/businesses are good for Edmonds over economy and vitality • All seem to agree that ADA compliance must be adhered to AND that 'sign clutter' should be avoided. PBL'evaluations' of the 3 options: Option 1: Pros: Simplest approach Cons: penalizes all users of pedestrian/portable signs. Difficult to enforce/administer/control, as businesses WILL 'cheat'. Could experience loss of revenue from retail business in the city. Businesses will discover'work-arounds' to the code, which could lead to some very awkward situations for the city and/or the public. Option 2: Pros: Allows pedestrian signs in downtown business 'core', which seems to be the most 'sensitive' to the issue Cons: penalizes all 'non -allowed' areas in the city for portable signs (is this fair?); this could lead to disputes over 'rights'. Both permit requirements and 60-day limit will be difficult to enforce, regulate, and administrate. Option 3: Pros: Allows pedestrian signs in downtown business core, but limits quantity and 'sign area counting' formulae. Avoids timeframe administration challenge. Cons: same as Option 2 except for the 60 day business Packet Pg. 133 7.A.f Lovell's recommendations with respect to the potential code revisions: 1. 1 support Option 3 with following 'adjustments', which may not be achievable 'all at once': • Develop necessary permitting and policing logistics in order to create and sustain conformance. This may very well have staff and/or public works $$ necessary. Maybe stickers on the permitted A -frame signs renewable annually or concurrent with business license renewal process? • Develop a 'common' signage infrastructure for retailers to hang/post uniformly -designed changeable notices in key locations in downtown —these locations should be negotiated/set with input from staff and retailers through their respective associations (DMA, Ed!, or whatever) — such notices could be directional, 'we're there' message, special events, sales notice(s), etc. Most likely location for these types of signs would be on street corners (to replace now - removed 'A -frame' signs). Perhaps get cooperation/input from the sign guy who spoke at the PB public hearing on 5/25. • Develop some sort of common -design either portable or mounted signage format for single entry/multiple business type establishments. • Enable Planning Dept. to 'negotiate' appropriate sign configurations for 'oddball' architecture buildings in town. [rooflines, overhangs, 1-story buildings, etc.] • Limit the one -allowed A -frame sign to the building storefront location (back of sidewalk). DO NOT allow the single 'A - frame' signs to be at the curbline in the downtown -waterfront zones —the sidewalks are too narrow, plus, our downtown areas are supposed to be walkable, not necessarily for 'drive -by' shoppers/lookers. Furthermore, by compelling businesses to keep adjacent to the building storefront IF they want their on 'A-frame'/pedestrian sign, it 'forces' their thinking about other'stuff' they may or may not want to put in front of their entrance, which already blocks part of the ROW. 2. Adopt other language and/or organizational code revisions done by Makers and contained within the Option 3 code body already. 3. Develop a grace period with notice, followed by some sort of rigid enforcement procedures (like confiscation, random confiscation with recovery fines associated, etc?) for ALL other pedestrian/temporary/'A-frame' signs throughout the rest of the city as defined within the Option 3 code verbiage. Again, this policy/provision will likely result in some cost(s) to the city — are we prepared to undertake such a program. Even with such a program, these'non-downtown' businesses will complain in- equitable treatment if we proceed with Option 3. Is the city on firm legal ground by 'confiscating' such signs, which, technically, are private property —although placed 'illegally' on city/public ROW? Packet Pg. 134 9.A Planning Board Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/8/2016 Administrative Review: Extended Agenda Staff Lead: N/A Department: Planning Division Prepared By: Diane Cunningham Background/History N/A Staff Recommendation For review and discussion Narrative Extended agenda is attached Attachments: 06-08-2016 PB Extended Agenda Packet Pg. 135