2004, 02-17 Study Session MinutesAttendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor (arrived late)
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session
February 17, 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Staff:
Dave Mercier City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Kevin Snyder, Current Planning Manager
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone
that this is a study session and there will be no public comments, and requested that all electronic
devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting.
1. Walgreen's Public Access Easement.
Current Planning Manager Snyder explained the proposal as outlined in his accompanying document, said
that the area is currently under construction, and this easement will provide an additional five foot wide
public access along the southern property line which will increase vehicle maneuvering while using the
public alley. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Taylor to approve the
resolution accepting public access easement from Walgreen's. Mayor DeVleming invited public
comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
2. Proposed Franchise Ordinance One - Eighty — Second Reading.
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance by title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded
by Councilmember Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 -006. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained that
this would be the third fiber optic franchise to have facilities in Spokane Valley, and if approved, would
essentially be identical to those granted to EMAN Networks and Columbia Fiber with the exception of
one difference, and rather than bring those other franchise ordinances back, staff will draft a letter of
understanding with the other two franchisees. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was
offered. Vote by Acclamation: In favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried.
3. Proposed Amended Junk Vehicle Ordinance.
Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained that Council adopted the Junk Vehicle Ordinance (Ordinance
03 -067) September 23, 2003. Attorney Driskell said that staff has prosecuted various cases and found
that it would be helpful in compelling citizens to abate junk vehicles if there were a section concerning
voluntary compliance. Additionally, Attorney Driskell said that the Hearing Examiner has also requested
clarifying some language in the appeal provisions. After brief council discussion on item #H, Council
concurred to place this on the next agenda for council consideration.
Study Session Minutes 02 -17 -04 Page 1 of 3
Date Approved by Council: 02 -24 -04
4. Opportunity Township Hall resolution Language Discussion
Parks & Recreation Director Jackson went over the provisions of the resolution. Councilmember
Schimmels asked about pledging assets in reference to #4, and City Manager Mercier mentioned the
conveyance document will be a deed. [Deputy Mayor Wilhite arrived.] It was Council consensus to
bring this document forward to the February 24 agenda.
5. Senior Center Bus
Parks & Recreation Director Jackson explained that in 1999, the Spokane Valley Senior Citizen's
Association donated a 17 passenger bus to Spokane County, that the County later transferred the bus back
to the Seniors (effective date March 1, 2004); that we are currently providing the driver, but once the bus
is owned by the Association, our insurer recommends against a city employee driving it. Director
Jackson said that the Senior Citizen Association requested that the City continue to fund the cost of a bus
driver for the Tuesday and Thursday bus routes for 2004. In addition, Mr. Jackson received a letter that
the Senior board president may change, which could change the Senior's desired outcome in this issue.
Director Jackson will gather more information and report back to council as information becomes
available.
6. Refreshment Policy Draft.
Finance Director Thompson explained that the City often provides refreshments and light meals prior to,
during and /or after City meetings, and that the State Auditor's Office has advised that a formal policy
regarding this practice is preferred. It was Council consensus to place this resolution on the next council
consent agenda.
7. Fiscal Policy Investment Review
Finance Director Thompson stated that he recommends we increase the 25% limitation investment with a
single financial institution, to 50% when collateral is pledged to secure the investment and the collateral is
held by a third party. Mr. Thompson explained that this increase will result in greater investment
earnings with very little change in risk. It was Council consensus to place this resolution on the next
council consent agenda.
8. Barker Bridge Project
Public Works Director Kersten reported that last October, the Bridge Replacement Advisory Committee
selected the Barker Road Bridge project for funding, and that in January, staff received notice that the
Federal Highways Administration accepted that recommendation to fund the project; and that although
typical funding is at 80 %, this project will be provided at 100% federal reimbursement, which is because
of credits received due to the operation of the State of Washington ferry system in the Puget Sound area.
Director Kersten explained that this would result in a budget savings of $1,620,000. Director Kersten
added that construction is slated to start next summer and the design is still being explored.
9. Proposed amended Sign Code Ordinance, Institutional Uses.
Long Range Planner Kuhta explained that this change is prompted by a request by Valley Hospital for
them to have greater flexibility for hospital signage, and to separate hospitals from other current uses.
Mr. Kuhta reported that the Planning Commission recommends not separating hospitals from other public
uses in the UR -22 zone. After further discussion concerning the size of signs and criteria for zoning code
amendments, it was council consensus to bring this matter forward on the 24 agenda.
10. Signage Issues
Community Development Director Sukup said that the County went through a process of amending their
sign ordinance with the primary affects to prohibit off - premise advertising; that an election was held to
determine if billboards and current signs should be amortized, which vote passed by 56 -44 %. Director
Study Session Minutes 02 -17 -04 Page 2 of 3
Date Approved by Council: 02 -24 -04
Sukup said the Valley precincts were consistent. Discussion then ensued regarding wall signs, free
standing suns, off and on- premise signs, and what is and is not allowed on highways. Mayor DeVleming
recommended staff explore the litigation rules and also that he would like to have some public hearings
on this issue. Other councilmembers concurred in getting public input. Councilmember Denenny
suggested starting over as there are many changes in this community and he feels the voters would have
different views now. Mayor Deleming indicated he would like a summary of the approximate 200 sign
code violations handed to us last spring from the County. It was Council consensus to bring this matter
back for further discussion in March.
1 1 . STA Board Status Report.
Councilmembers Denenny and Munson gave a status report on the STA Board. Councilmember Denenny
said this issue is being handled through formation of a task force headed by Al French. Councilmember
Denenny showed a map of the area encompassed by the Public Transportation Benefit Area, and also a
map of the areas not served; and continued briefing council on the remainder of his PowerPoint
Presentation. Councilmember Denenny ended by reminding everyone of the next meeting of the Board
scheduled for the 25 where they will hold discussions concerning placing this issue on an upcoming
ballot.
12. Advance Agenda Additions.
Mayor DeVierning highlighted recently added items to the advance agenda; and City Manager Mercier
added that a June 26 retreat date was also added. In response to questions concerning the business
licenses, Finance Director Thompson said that Microflex sent out mailings and is putting information into
a database; and that a decision needs to be made sometime concerning whether to charge a fee for
business licenses. That issue is slated for further discussion in May.
13. Council Check -In.
City Manager Mercier asked Council if they had any items to share to improve overall effectiveness.
Councilm,ember Flanigan asked to be notified when staff gives interviews for newspaper articles.
14. Ci vianager Comments.
City Manager Mercier reported that he will meet with the Use Attainability Analysis Committee on
February 26 at 6:30 p.m.; that this is a group of users who were composed to review the work of DOE and
others in reviewing the capacity of the Spokane River concerning accepting waste discharges. Mr.
Mercier said the DOE is looking at the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) of the river basin and that
the study will have major consequences for all those dependent upon using the river as discharge for
wastewater effluent. The meeting will be held at the Public Health District Office downtown. On other
issues, Mr. Mercier said we now have the capacity to add software to the laptops which will provide for a
virtual private network so council will be able to take their laptop home, plug it in and have full access to
the network system here. Mr. Mercier added that he is checking licensing issues to see if the software can
also be loaded on personal computers. Mr. Mercier also reminded Council of the Joint Council /Planning
Commission meeting scheduled for Monday.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8 ;00 p.
A -
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Study Session Minutes 02 -17 -04
Date Approved by Council 02- 24 -04
Mike D e l erring, Mayor
Page 3 of 3
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PTBA Population = 373,840*
Spokane County Population = 428,600"
PTBA Area = 371 sq. mi.
Spokane County Area = 1,764 sq. mi.
( *2003 WA State OFM Estimates)
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1 Approximately 150,000 fixed route operating hours in core service.
a) Additional resources will be used for system reinforcement in Tier 2.
2. Paratransit service will be comparable to fixed route service.
3. Service is weekday only from 6:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m.
4 15 and 30 minute frequencies on routes.
5 Transit oriented patrons and current customers given priority
consideration.
6. Goal is to capture the most ridership with the resources available.
7 Successful public transportation supports adopted community land
use plans.
8. Maximum preventive maintenance funding available each year in
planning horizon.
Service Analysis
• Historical Ridership
• .Public Input
• Demographics
• Comprehensive Plans
• Employment Data
• Regional Transportation Model
• OriginlDestination Info from Onboard Survey
Service Planning Assumptions
Illustration
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1 Revenue 1 Revenue
Route i Hours 1 Miles
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Total
Passengers
Total Route
Cost
Cost per
l Passenger
Boardings
per Trip
per Revenue! Boardings per
Hour kRevenue Mile
r 5 Division ; 28,125
$ 2.37
16.23
27 Crestline 9,579 L L 128,870
329,106
$ 781,510
1 34.36 L 2.55 I
1.10 1
33 Wellesley
30,543 1 412,239
453,104
$ 2,491,967
$ 5.50 12.74 1 14.84
113,029
171,299
,. 232,980r$
367,699
712,643
t 5 1,209,890
$ 3.06
$ 3.29 11.31 ;
$ 3.57 11.93t
43 Lincoln/37th i 8,734
44 29th Avenue 1 14 829
24.80 2.15 I
22.84 1.69
45 Southeast Boule■rard f 7 169
1 96,637
163,742 4.
5 584,902
i 0.83
25.95
F 1.79 1
26.45
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$ 772,6 $ — 3.08 1
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9,470 L 139,616
. 250,492
12.64 i
Current System Summary
Name
Annual
Revenue Hours T
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A nnua M
Cost
Sprague
17,850
$ 1,456,382
Division
13,260
$ 1,081,883
29th Ave
6,630
$ 540,942
Monroe
6,630
$ 540,942
TRUNK SUBTOTAL
44,370
$ 3,620,148
Arena Shuttle
4,930
$ 402,239
Riverpointe Shuttle
3,400
$ 277,406
Maple /Ash
6,630
$ 540,942
Crestline
6,630
$ 540,942
Northwest Boulevard
6,630
$ 540,942
Nevada
6,630
$ 540,942
Browne's Addition
3,315
$ 270,471
South Maple
3,315
$ 270,471
Broadway
6,630
$ 540,942
Wellesley
13,260
$ 1,081,883
East Fifth
6,630
$ 540,942
Southeast Blvd.
6,630
$ 540,942
SUPPORTING SUBTOTAL
74,630
$ 6,089,062
CheneyPU6
6,375
$ 520,136
Mirabeau /Liberty Lake P&R
3,188
$ 260,068
Airport/ Airway Heights
2,550
$ 208,055
COMMUTER SUBTOTAL
12,113
$ 988,259
Division Extension
6,630
$ 540,942
Sprague Extension
4,973
$ 405,706
VTC -16th Extension
4,973
$ 405,706
VTC -Broadway Extension
4,973
$ 405,706
TRUNK EXTENSION SUBTOTAL
21,548
$ 1,758,061
TOTAL
152,660
$ 12,455,529
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Route
Name ..
Cost
Passenger Trip
:Ranking
Revenue
Hours. ,. .
Accumlated
: Hours
40
Brownes Addition
0.94
1
3,577
3,577
1
Plaza Arena Shuttle
1.03
2
6,041
9,618
27
Crestline
1.19
3
6,586
16,204
42
South Maple
1.27
4
3,443
19,647
21
West Broadway
1.46
5
6,910
26,557
25
Division
1.54
6
20,081
46,638
90
Sprague
1.62
7
26,389
73,027
94
E. Fifth
1.66
8
6,734
79,761
43
Lincoln /37th
1.66
9
6,601
86,362
22
Northwest Boulevard
1.71
10
10,008
96,370
46
Altamont
1.73
11
6,054
102,425
44
29th Avenue
1.78
12
11,990
114,415
45
Southeast Boulevard
1.85
13
5,076
119,491
26
Hamilton
1.89
14
16,752
136,243
24
Monroe
1.89
15
18,673
154,915
150,000 Revenue Hours
91
Mission
2.01
16
4,647
159,562
20
Driscoll
2.27
17
8,399
167,961
23
Maple /Ash
2.35
18
9,078
177,039
65
Cheney /EWU
2.40
19
10,921
187,960
190,725
73
VTC Express
2.49
20
2,764
29
SCC
2.49
21
9,676
200,401
64
Geiger
2.56
22
3,144
203,545
206,895
72
Liberty Lake Express
2.66
23
3,351
30
Francis
3.02
24
5,882
212,778
95 . Amonne
3.29
25
3 351
216 128
33
Wellesley
3.30
26
25,232
241,361
71
Sullivan/Pines Express
3.52
27
3,646
245,007
62
Medical Lake Express
4.05
28
1,397
246,404
41
Garden Springs
4.95
29
1,594
247,998
61
Highway 2
5.33
30
11,414
259,412
96
Pines
5.94
31
3,243
262,655
97
S. Valley
6.63
32
3,244
265,899
Total
2.01
265,899
Cost per Passenger Trip Ranking
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Conceptual Service Plan
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Made By The STA Board of Directors
Criteria
— Total Cost
• Impact on Overaii. System.
— Will it work operational and :functional wise with Tier 1
• Efficiency and Effectiveness
— Boardings Per Revenue Hour
— Cost Per Passenger
• Public Input and community importance
— Public Hearing testimony, other comments
— Community Emphasis
— Other
• Total Volume
— Historical Ridership (Total)
— Demographics
— Employment
System Reinforcement
Annual
Annual
A nnual
Area
Revenue Hours
Miles
Cost
Staff Recommendation
Downtown to SCC
4,739
55,463
$386,635
South Bemard /Lincoln
6,273
63,750
$511 ,814
Downtown to SFCC
3,264
58,523
$266,310
Northeast Spokane
12,546
163,634
$1,023,628
South of 29th Ave.
6,273
90,959
$511,814
Northwest Spokane
14,182
168,097
$1,157,109
Subtotal
47,277
600,425
$3,857,310
Board/Task Force
City of Cheney /EW U
5,994
131,872
$489,050
Greenacres
2,826
79,866
$230,594
Millwood
6,460
64,719
$527,071
Medical Lake
1,020
38,250
$83,222
Geiger /Airport
3,137
36,338
$255,907
Spokane Industrial Park
2,665
59,925
$217,417
Fairchild Air Force Base
842
15,683
$68,658
City of Liberty Lake
-
2,958
$17,718
Subtotal
22,943
429,610
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= Annual Ridership
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16.87
15.57
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Day and Time
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Passenger Trip Comparison
Historical Data
30.00
25.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
0.00
6.00
5.00
4.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
Weekday
3,26
0.00 _ .
Weekday
Boardings Per Revenue Hour
Historical Data
Evening
Cost Per Passenger Trip
Historical Data
'5:06
Evening
Saturday
4 84
Saturday
Sunday
5.24. • -
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Route
Fixed
Route
Paratransit
M
Revenue Hours
Paratransit
._. Cost *cu ca -a.
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_ Fixed
ro: Revenue Hours -.
cto..,so.
°�'___ Cost
Weekday Evening (7pm -11pm)
42,750
$3,487,973
7,484
$411,620
Saturday (Improved Service)
35,411
$2,889,183
9,672
$531,960
Sunday (Improved Service)
28,384
$2,315,851
9,802
$539,110
Special Events (Bloomsday, Hoopfest)
1,552
$126,628
505
$27,775
Total _ _ _ _
_
_located _
_ 108,097
$8, 819, 634
I $1 , 510465.
* -Fully al 2 002 fi
cost based on figure
plus inflation.
_27,463
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Additional
Days and Hours of Service
Additional Service Options
Weekday Evening 7pm -11 pm
Saturday 6am -7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm
Special Events
Late Evening Service
Saturday Evening 7pm -11 pm
Sunday Evening 7pm - 10pm
Increased frequencies on core routes
Additional Service to West Plains
Additional Service in the Valley
Neighborhood Connectivity to Activity Centers
Activity Center to Center Connectivity
Indian Trail, Glenrose, Morgan Acres, Five Mile, Nine Mile
Garden Springs, Latah Valley, Seven Mile
Regional Shuttle Service
Flex Service
Downtown Street Car
Downtown Shuttle
Bus Rapid Transit
Light Rail
Regional Connectivity (North Idaho)
Extended Commuter Service
North /South Corridor
Staff
• Downtown to SCC
• South
Bernard /Lincoln
• Downtown to
SFCC
m Northeast Spokane
• South of 29th Ave.
9 Northwest Spokane
Pri rrifles
Task Force
Priorities
h
• City of Cheney[EWU
• City of Medical Lake
• FAFB
• Millwood
• Spokane Industrial Park
• CityofLibertyLake
• Greenacres
• Geiger /Airport Loop
Task Force
Bank's assets
Federal Deposit Insurance
City of Spokane Valley
Security for Public Deposits
February 17, 2004
$ ?
$ 100,000
Bank's pledged collateral $ 1,100,000
Bank pool pledged collateral $460,000,000
Less other public funds held by Bank $ - 1.1,000,000
Available for public agencies $449,000,000 ±
Typical City investment at maximum
Limit of 50% $ 6,370,000
Chapter 14.804
SiGNAGE STANDARDS
(Res. 2 -0188, dated February 19, 2002)
Section:
14.804.010 Purpose, Intent and Scope
14.804.020, General Provisions
14.804.030 Definitions
14.804.040 Exempt Signs
14.804.050 Prohibited Signs
14.804.060 Signs Permitted in All Zones in Connection with Specific Uses
14.804.070 Sign Standards in Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS, RR -10, RC, UR,
R -5 through UR -22) Zones
14.804.080 Sign Standards for Business and Industrial (13- 1,13 -2, B -3, I -2 and I -3) Zones
14.804.085 Comprehensive Sign Plan Standards (B -1, B-2,13-3,1-2 and I -3) Zones
14.804.090 Freestanding Sign Standards for Aesthetic Corridors (Res. 2 -0315, dated March 26,
2002)
14.804.095 Sign Standards for the Industrial Park (1 -1) Zone
14.804.100 Sign Standards for Mining (MZ) Zone
14.804.110 Sign Location and Setback
14.804.120 Sign Area and Calculation
14.804.130 Maintenance of Signs
14.804.140 Nonconforming Signs
14.804.150 Landscaping for Freestanding and Monument Signs
14.804.160 Sign Illumination
14.804.010 Purpose, Intent and Scope
The purpose and intent of this section is to promote commerce, traffic safety and community identity
while improving the visual enviroiunent of residential, commercial and industrial areas.
This section of the Code shall not regulate traffic and directional signs installed by a governmental
entity or in a private parking lot; signs not readable from nor intended to be viewed from a public
right -of -way; merchandise displays; point -of- purchase advertising displays, such as product
dispensers; national flags; flags of a political subdivision; symbolic flags of an institution; legal notices
required by law; barber poles; historic site monuments /plaques; gravestones; structures intended for a
separate use, such as phone booths, donation and recycling containers; lettering or symbols applied
directly onto or flush - mounted magnetically to a motor vehicle operating in the normal course of
business.
14.804.020 General Provisions
1. Permit Required:
Any on- premises sign shall hereafter be erected, re- erected, constructed, painted, posted, applied
or structurally altered in accordance with this chapter and pursuant to a sign permit signed off by
the Division of Planning and issued by the Division of Building and Code Enforcement. A sign
permit shall be required for each group of signs on a single supporting structure installed
simultaneously. Thereafter, each additional sign erected on the structure must have a separate
sign permit. The owner of a sign shall produce a permit upon request. Building permits shall be
required as specified in Title 3 of the Spokane County Code.
Chapter 14.804 Zoning Code
Printed: March 2002 Page 804-1 of Spokane County
2. Permit Applications:
All pen applications for signs shall include a site plan that provides the following information:
a. The location of the affected lot, building(s) and sign(s);
b. The scale of the site plan;
c. A drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision, including size, height, copy, structural
footing details, method of attachment and illumination;
d. All existing signs on the site including their size and height; and
e. Tax parcel number.
3. Subarea Plans:
Subarea plans approved by the Board of County Commissioners may include requirements other
than those provided in this chapter.
14.804.030 Definitions
The following words and phrases are listed in Chapter 14.300, Definitions.
Billboard, Bulletin Board, Electric Sign, Electronically Changeable Message Sign, Flashing Sign,
Freestanding Sign, Freeway Oriented Sign, High Intensity Illumination, Incidental Sign, Individual
Business, Low Intensity Lighting, Monument Sign, Multiple Businesses, Nonconforming Sign, On-
Premises Sign, Portable Sign, Readerboard, Roof Sign, Sign, Support Structure(s), Three -Sided
Sign, Two -Sided Sign, Video Board, Wall Sign.
14.804.040 Exempt Signs
The following shall not require a sign permit, provided that these exemptions shall not be construed as
relieving the owner from the responsibility to comply with the provisions of this Code or any other
law or ordinance, including the Uniform Building Code.
a. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a lawfully erected sign, readerboard or
similar sign specifically designed for replaceable copy.
b. Painting, repainting or normal maintenance, unless a structural or electrical change is made.
c. Temporary banners and temporary signs as permitted herein.
d. Real estate signs as permitted herein.
e. Incidental signs. 7
f. Political signs.
g. Bench signs on county rights -of -way, provided approval has been granted for location by the
Spokane County Engineer.
14.804.050 Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited in all zones unless otherwise specifically permitted.
1. Signs which by coloring, shape, wording or location resemble or conflict with traffic control signs
or devices.
2. Signs that create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
3. Flashing signs.
4. Portable signs exceeding nine (9) square feet.
5. All portable readerboards.
6. All portable electric signs.
7. Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, provided
that this provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the identification of a firm or its product
on a vehicle operating during the normal course of business. Franchised buses and taxis are
exempt from these provisions.
8. Roof signs.
9. Video Boards.
10. Billboards.
Chapter 14.804 Zoning Code
Printed: March 2002
I'age 804 - of Spokane County
1
1 Signs Permitted in All Zones in Connection with Specific Uses
The following signs may be permitted in any zone, subject to the limitations as provided herein.
1. Bulletin Boards:
Bulletin boards may be permitted on the premises of public, charitable or religious institutions,
subject to the following.
a. Such sign shall contain not more than thirty -two (32) square feet in area on a face and may be
double - faced.
b. No part of the sign shall exceed a height of six (6) feet above the ground.
c. The sign, if lighted, shall use low - intensity lighting.
d. A thirty -two (32)- square -foot, double -faced sign, no higher than fourteen (14) feet above
grade, is authorized for a public or private school on property not less than three (3) acres in
size.
2. Temporary Residential Subdivision or Area Name Signs:
A temporary real estate sign advertising the prospective sale or lease of a group of lots or
dwellings within a tract or apartment complex shall be permitted, subject to the following
conditions.
a. The freestanding sign shall be located on the premises being sold or leased.
b. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area on a face and may be double- faced.
c. The sign shall remain ordy as long as property remains unsold or un- leased for the first time
within the tract, but not to exceed one (1) year. The Division may extend the one (1) year time
period upon written request by the owners /developers of the project.
d. The sign shall be non - illuminated.
e. The top of the sign shall be no higher than ten (10) feet above grade of the lot or parcel on
which the sign is located.
3. Permanent Residential Subdivision or Area Name Signs:
Decorative subdivision or area name signs of a permanent character at the street entrance or
entrances to the subdivision or area that identifies the name of the subdivision or area only, shall
be permitted, subject to the following conditions.
a. The sign shall consist of decorative building materials with i.l.luminated, indirectly lighted or
non - illuminated name plates or letters, and be located in a maintained landscaped area; and
b. The wall (s) and /or sign(s) shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
4. Temporary Banners, Flags, Pennants, Searchlights and Inflatables:
a. A banner, flag, pennant, or inflatable, may be permitted by the Division for temporary on-
prem use only, provided that such display does not have a significant adverse impact on
nearby residences or institutions. The temporary use shall be restricted to thirty (30) days per
quarter with one thirty (30) day renewal per quarter. If the permit is renewed, the thirty (30)
day period for the following quarter is expended and the sign is not permitted during that
quarter.
b. A searchlight may be permitted by the Division for temporary on- premises use only, not
exceeding ten (10) days, provided that such display does not have a significant, adverse
impact on nearby residences or institutions.
5. Contractor, Architect, Surveyor or Engineer Signs:
One (1) on- premises sign identifying the project, developers, building contractor and /or
subcontractors, architect, surveyor and engineer engaged in the construction may be permitted on
a property during the period of construction, provided that:
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a. Location of the sign shall be approved by the Division prior to installation;
b. The sign shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area; and
c. The top of the sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet above grade of the lot or parcel on which the
sign is located. The sign shall be removed prior to final building inspections. However, no
such sign shall be maintained for a period in excess of twelve (12) months without approval
from the Division. The Division may extend the one (1) year time period upon written request
of the owners /developers of the project.
Real Estate Sign:
a. Residential /Agricultural use or property— Temporary on- premises sign(s) advertising the sale,
lease or rental of the building, property or premises, one (1) per frontage road. Such sign(s)
shall be unlighted, limited in size to five (5) square feet and limited in height to five (5) feet
above grade. A thirty -two (32) square foot sign is allowed on agricultural property of twenty
(20) acres or more, with or without a dwelling on site.
b. Commercial /Industrial use or property—One (1) temporary on- premises sign advertising the
sale, lease or rental of the building, property or premises. Such sign shall be unlighted, limited
in size to thirty-two (32) square feet and limited in height to ten (10) feet above grade.
c. Open house /directional sign —For (a) and (b) above, an open house /directional sign(s) shall be
allowed on each access street (to the property). Such sign(s) shall not be placed in such a
manner as to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, shall be used when the property is
actually open for immediate inspection, shall be unlighted, and shall be limited in size to five
(5) square feet and limited in height to three (3) feet above grade.
7. Electronically Changeable Message Sign:
a. Electronically changeable message signs shall be permitted in Business (B -2 and B -3) and
Industrial (1 -2 and 1 -3) zones in accordance with the standards of Sections 14.804.080 through
14.804.160 and their definition.
14.804.070 Sign Standards in Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS and RR -10, RC,
UR, R -5 through UR -22) Zones
Sign structures are permitted in the agricultural and residential zones in accordance with the
following uses and standards:
1. A nameplate, which indicates no more than the name and address of the occupant of the premises,
is permitted, provided that such sign shall not exceed a maximum area of five (5) square feet and a
maximum height of four (4) feet above grade.
2. A freestanding or wall sign identifying a community residential facility, family day - care home,
child day -care center in a residence, nursery school, or similar institution is permitted, provided
that such sign shall not exceed a maximum area of five (5) square feet, a maximum height of four
(4) feet above grade and is unlighted.
3. Permitted Signs by Use
a. The following categories of uses are defined to apply to signage standards provided in Tables
1 and 2 below:
i. Residential /Semi- Public uses include a church, public park, multiple -family dwelling,
dormitory, fraternity, sorority, nursing home, retirement apartment, public building, child
day -care center, family day -care provider, nonprofit community hall or lodge, animal
clinic, cemetery or sanitarium.
ii. School /Public uses include a school (kindergarten through university), hospital, police
station, fire station, post office or public golf course, incinerator, solid waste recycling
transfer site, or landfills.
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iii. Office uses include a business or professional office.
iv. Commercial Use /Other shall include commercial uses other than those listed in "i"
through "iii" above and other than home industry or home profession.
b. On- Premises wall signs are permitted, not to exceed the maximum number and size as shown
in Table 1. Wall signs shall be unlighted or have low - intensity lighting, and shall be placed
flat against the outside wall of the main building.
Table 1- Wall Signs — Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS and
RR -10, RC, UR, R -5 through UR -22) Zones
*Multiple office complexes shall be allowed one wall sign per building.
* *An office building containing mu ltiple offices shall be allowed a 60 sq. ft.
maximum sign area.
On- Premises freestanding signs are permitted, not to exceed the ma. tun number, size, and
height as shown in Table 2. On- Premises freestanding signs shall be unlighted or have low -
intensity lighting.
Table 2 — Freestanding Signs — Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS
and RR -10, RC, UR, R -5 through UR -22) Zones
*Maximum sign area may be increased to 60 sq. ft. for monument signs seven (7)
feet or less in height. 1 afl -
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In the event the use or group of uses is adjacent to more than one arterial (including through and
corner lots), they will be allowed arfreestanding sign(s) exclusively oriented to the additional
arterial(s). The above allowance shall be calculated independently, using only the additional
arterial(s) frontage. However, in no instance shall the square footage allowance from one arterial
be transferred to the other(s).
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200 ft
30 feet
I -2/I -3
1 per 500 feet of street frontage*
80 ft
20 feet
1.4.804.080 Sign Standards for Business and Industrial (13 -1, 13-2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones
Any sign, which pertains only to the identification of a permitted use in the 8 -1, 8-2, 8 -3, I -2 and 1 -3
zones and is located entirely on the property with the use or business, is permitted, provided that it
complies with the following standards.
1. Wall Signs — Individual and Multiple Businesses
Wall signs are permitted on each wall of a building provided the wall sign does not exceed
twenty-five percent (25 %) of the total area of the wall or a maximum area of 250 square feet,
whichever provides the smaller area. "False fronts" and mansard roofs shall not be included when
calculating the total area of the wall.
2. Freestanding Signs (pole or monument design) — Individual Business
One (1) on- premises freestanding sign is permitted. Signs shall not exceed the area and height
Limits as provided in Table 3. Businesses with multiple frontages may be allowed additional
signage per 14.804.080(5).
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Table 3 — Standards for on- premises sign for individual business
3. Freestanding Signs (pole or monument design) — Multiple Businesses
a. Freestanding on- premises sign(s) for multiple businesses are permitted, not to exceed the
number, area and height limits as provided in Table 4.
b. Freestanding signage allowed for an individual business under 14.804.080(2) shall not be
combined with the signage allowed for multiple businesses under 14.804.080(3).
c. The minimum separation between signs shall be 500 feet, as measured from the center of the
sign.
d. One (1) of the signs allowed under table 4, may be increased to a maximum height of forty (40)
feet above grade and a maximum area of 250 square feet, provided the parcel is contiguous
with Interstate 90 and the underlying zoning is Community Business (B -2) or Regional
Business (13-3).
Table 4 — Standards for on- premises signs for multi ple businesses
*One (1) freestanding sign is permitted on parcels with less than 500' of lineal street frontage.
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Maximum number of signs_
Maximum area /each sign;
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Incentive to Substitute Height Restricted Monument Sign(s) for Freestanding Sign(s)
a. Monument signs, not to exceed seven (7) feet in height, may substitute for individual and
multiple business signs under 14.804.080(2 and 3) with maximum sign number(s) and area(s)
as provided in Tables 5 and 6. There is no minimum separation requirement between signs.
Table 5— Standards for on- premises monument signs for individual businesses
Table 6 — Standards for on- premises monument signs for multiple businesses
*Two (2) freestanding signs are permitted on parcels with less than 500' of lineal street
frontage.
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Figure 3 — Example of allowed signage using the incentive for monument signs.
5. Multiple Arterials
In the event the use or group of uses is adjacent to more than one arterial (including through and
corner lots), they will be allowed a freestanding sign(s) exclusively oriented to the additional
arterial(s). The above allowance shall be calculated independently, using only the additional
arterial(s) frontage. However, in no instance shall the square footage allowance from one arterial
be transferred to the other(s).
6. Entrance Sign for Industrial Park or Planned Industrial Area
An industrial park or planned industrial area may have one (1) entrance /identification monument
sign not to exceed :150 ft in area and 7 feet in height above grade.
14.804.085 Modification To Sign Standards (B -1, 8-2, B-3, 1-2 and 1 -3) Zones
For shopping centers, industrial parks, mixed use developments, and hotel conference centers; the
Director may approve a comprehensive sign plan that deviates from the provisions set forth in section
14.804.080 above, provided the following standards and conditions are met:
1. The development exceeds the following minimum square foot floor area requirements:
a. 250,000 ft for a shopping center or hotel conference center.
b. 250,000 ft of commercial /industrial floor space for a mixed use development.
c. 300,000 ft for an industrial park.
2. The applicant shall submit a sign plan that includes the size, location, height, lighting, construction
materials and orientation of all proposed signs in addition to any other information deemed
necessary by the staff.
3. The sign plan shall conform to the following standards:
a. Signage shall conform to the standards of section 14.804.080; except that a maximum of three
(3) of the allowed signs under 14.804.080 may be allowed an increase of 20% in sign height
and area over the maximum allowed in the underlying zone.
b. The cumulative sign area of all signs, including 3a above, shall not exceed the maxim that
would be allowed under 14.804.080.
c. The maximum number of signs shall not exceed the maximum that would be allowed under
14.804.080.
4. The sign plan shall be consistent with the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan and the purpose
and intent of this chapter, as determined by the Director.
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5. Signage shall be installed in conformance with the approved sign plan and the Division of
Building and Code Enforcement shall flag parcels subject to the sign plan to ensure that future
signage for phased development is in compliance with the plan.
6. The applicant /owner(s) shall sign a binding agreement ensuring compliance with the approved
sign plan. The agreement shall be filed as a deed restriction and shall run with the land and shall
apply to present as well as future property owners.
7. Modifications to the approved sign plan shall require reapplication and approval by the Director.
14.804.090 Freestanding Sign Standards for Aesthetic Corridors (Res. 2 -0315, dated March 26,
2002) .OAS- ie '?
1. The standards of 14.804.090 shall apply to parcels adjacent to the following designated aesthetic
corridors:
a. Spokane Valley Couplet (eastbound Appleway Avenue segment only)
hr Road e'en Sprague Avenue aid Indiana Avenue)
c. MirabeauParkway
d. Indiana Avenue (between Pines Road and Flora Road)
2. Wall signs shall be as per Section 14.804.070 or 14.804.080, respective of zoning.
3. Freestanding sign structures adjacent to the aesthetic corridors shall only be permitted in
accordance with the following uses and standards:
a. All signs shall be of monument type, not to exceed eight (8) feet in height. _
- b. In Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS, RR -10, RC, UR, R -5 through UR -22), one
monument sign identifying professional office(s) shall be allowed not to exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet in area.
e. In Business (13 -1, 8-2 and 13 -3) Zones and Industrial (I -1,1 -2 and J -3) Zones monument signs
shall be allowed for individual and multiple businesses with maximum sign numbers and
areas as provided in Tables 7 and 8.
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Table 7 - Standards for on- premises monument sins for individual businesses
Two (2) monuments are permitted on parcels with less than 500' of lineal street frontage
Table 8 - Standards for on- premises monument signs for multiple businesses
'Two (2) monuments are permitted on parcels with less than 500' of lineal street frontage.
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4. Entrance Sign for Industrial Park or Planned Industrial Area
An industrial park or planned industrial area may have one (1) entrance /identification monument
sign not to exceed 150 ft in area and 7 feet in height above grade.
5. Any business that was lawfully established in accordance with the Spokane County Zoning Code
and had purchased or had a duly executed contract to purchase signage along a designated
aesthetic corridor prior to May 1, 2001, shall be allowed to apply for a building permit for said
signage. Said permit shall conform to the signage regulations in place immediately prior to May 1,
2001.
14.804.095 Sign Standards for Industrial Park (1 -1) Zone
1. Two (2) square feet of sign, up to a maximum of one hundred (100) square feet, shall be permitted
on the front of the building for every lineal foot of building frontage, or thc same sign footage
encompassed within a freestanding sign of the same architectural style as thc building, no higher
than six (6) feet from ground level and placed within a lawn or totally landscaped area.
2. One (1) square foot of sign, up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet, shall be permitted on the
side or rear of a building for every lineal foot of building frontage when said side or rear is
oriented to or faces a public parking area or street or, in the case of a side yard of a corner lot, the
same sign footage encompassed within a freestanding sign of the same architectural style of the
building, no higher than six (6) feet from ground level and placed within a lawn or totally
landscaped area.
3. All wall signs shall be flat against the building or structure and shall not extend above the top of
the wall. Freestanding signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
4. One (1) name plate for each tenant accessed by that entrance, not exceeding two (2) square feet in
area, containing the name and address of an occupant will be allowed at every exterior entrance to
a building.
5. Unimproved property shall be permitted one (1) freestanding for sale, lease, or rent sign not to
exceed six (6) feet in height and thirty -two (32) square feet of surface area.
6. No sign may encroach upon, or overhang, adjacent property or public right -of -way.
7. Painted signs on buildings, including those attached on or to the surface of windows, are
prohibited.
8. All sign illumination shall be from the interior of the sign, provided that indirect lighting shall be
permitted if the light source is not visible from public parking, public road or street. Exposed
neon tubing shall not be permitted. Normal sign maintenance shall be permitted, including name
change of the firm or company.
9. Logos or identification symbols shall be considered signs and shall conform to all provisions of
this section.
10. No sign visible from a public road or street shall be constructed or maintained to flash, rotate or in
any way simulate motion. Lights that resemble traffic signals are not allowed.
11. The square footage of a sign made up of letters, words or symbols shall be determined from the
outside edge of the frame itself. The square footage of a sign composed of only letters, words or
symbols shall be determined from imaginary straight lines drawn from high paint to high point
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around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words or symbols. Those portions that are an
integral part of the sign display shall be considered in the determination of square footage
allowed. An obvious border designed as an integral part of a sign shall be calculated in the total
square footage allowed. All measurements for sign height shall be from grade to the topmost part
of the sign.
12. No sign in an Industrial Park site shall be constructed or located as to constitute a nuisance or in
any way be detrimental to immediately adjacent uses as determined by the Planning Director.
Signs will be allowed in any yard, provided the "clear view triangle" requirements in Section
14.810.020(2) are met. No sign shall be allowed adjacent to points of ingress or egress as to
obstruct or impair site distances.
13. A parking directional sign shall be permitted at each major entrance to a parking lot, provided that
such signs shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and fifteen (15) square feet per face, and are
located within a landscaped area.
14.804.100 Sign Standards for Mining (MZ) Zone
Any sign which pertains only to the identification of a permitted use in the Mining Zone (MZ) and is
located entirely on the property of such use is permitted, provided that it complies with the following
conditions.
1. An individual establishment may have one (1) permanent freestanding sign not to exceed thirty
hvo (32) square feet in area.
2. No sign shall project more than fifteen (15) feet above grade.
3. In the event a use is nonconforming but could be outright perrn.itted in the B -2 and /or B -3 zones,
.the Mining Zone signage requirement's will follow those for B -2/B -3 zones under Section
x .14.804.080.
14.804.110 Sign Location and Setback
1. All signs shall be located so that they:
a. Do not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian accessibility or sight distance;
b. Conform to the provisions of Section 14.810.020(2), the clear view triangle;
c. Do not overhang or be located in any public right -of -way; and
d. Comply with any restrictions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport
Overlay (AO) Zone.
2. All signs shall be located and set back as follows:
a. Any portion of a sign (including structural supports) that is higher than three (3) feet and less
than seven (7) feet above grade shall be located a minimum of ten (:I0) feet back from any
public right -of -way, unless it can be demonstrated that the location of a structural support or
monument sign will not create an adverse impact with regard to sight distance of vehicles
entering and exiting the site.
b. Structural supports Less than two (2) feet in width, measured at any point on the support, and \`
three (3) to seven (7) feet above grade, shall be exempted from (a) above.
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14.804.120 Sign Arca and Calculation
1. Sign area for wall signs is equal to the message area of a sign, including graphics, letters, figures,
symbols, trademarks or written copy as shown in Figure 4.
2. The sign area of a freestanding sign consisting of one sign shall be calculated as shown in Figure 5
below. The sign area of a freestanding sign consisting of more than one (1) sign shall be computed
by adding together the total area(s) of all signs as shown in Figure 6 below. Any portion of the sign
not necessary for structural support of the sign or any structural support greater than two (2) feet
in width shall be considered in the determination of the square footage of the sign. A 10% increase
in sign area is allowed for decorative framing or borders. Area calculation does not include
decorative rocks or landscaping adjacent to a monument sign.
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3. The sign area for multiple -sided signs shall be calculated as follows:
a. The total sign area for a two -sided sign shall be calculated using one (1) face, therefore
allowing both faces to be of equal size (for example a two -sided sign has two (2) faces with 18
square feet per side, therefore the sign area is 18 square feet).
b. The sign area for a three -sided sign shall be equal to the total amount of sign area a one -sided
or two -sided sign is allowed (for example, in item 3a above, a two -sided sign is allowed 18
square feet of sign area per side which equals 36 total square feet. If a three sided sign is used
instead of a one -sided or two-sided sign, the three -sided sign may allocate the 36 total square
feet among three sides, therefore allowing three sides with 12 square feet per face for a total of
36 square feet of sign area)
1. Any signage that has been approved or that has been issued a permit shall be maintained by the
owner or person in possession of the property on which the sign is located. Maintenance shall be
such that the signage continues to conform to the conditions imposed by the sign permit.
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2. Any damaged sign base shall be repaired within sixty (60) days.
3. Any signage which has been damaged to such extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby shall
be repaired or removed immediately.
14.804.140 Nonconforming; Signs
Nonconforming signs (those that were permanently installed and legally erected prior to the adoption
of this Code), shall be allowed to continue in use so long as they are continuously maintained, are not
relocated, and are not structurally altered or made more nonconforming in any way. Signs over 40
years old that are classified as historically significant by the historic preservation officer shall not be
considered as nonconforming signs.
14.804.150 Landscaping for Freestanding and Monument Signs
All freestanding and monument signs shall be located in a landscaped area. Landscaping should be
appropriately sited to ensure that signs are not blocked or obscured by trees or bushes.
14.804.160 Sign Illumination
Externally illuminated signs shall have low intensity lighting, confined to the sign, and positioned and
shielded to minimize impacts to the surrounding area(s). Internally illuminated signs shall have low
intensity lighting.
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