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2004, 03-30 Study Session MinutesAttendance: Councilmembers: Michael DeVleming, Mayor Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor Dick Denenny, Councilmember Mike Flanigan, Councilmember Richard Munson, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Councilmember MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Study Session March 30, 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 Marina Sukup, Community Development Director Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney Tom Scholtens, Building Official Kevin Snyder, Current Planning Manager Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Absent: Gary Schimmels, Councilmember, - Excused Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone that this is a study session and requested that all electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Wilhite and seconded by Councilmember Munson to excuse Councilmember Schimmels from tonight's meeting. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. It was then moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to excuse Councilmembers Munson and Taylor from the April 6 Council Study Session. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Mayor DeVleming announced that an item will be added to the beginning of the agenda for approval of an amended agreement with Tan Moore; and that agenda item numbers 5 and 6 will be heard in reserve order. Approval of Tan Moore Amended Agreement — Neil Kersten Public Works Director Kersten explained that in keeping with the Uniform Building Code, we are required to employ one or more special inspectors to provide special inspections and testing during construction, and that this amendment authorizes Tan Moore Architects to contract with a local testing and inspection firm on behalf of the City. Director Kersten added that the maximum cost for this amendment is $25,000. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve the amendment. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 1. Towing Contract Form Report — Cary Driskell Deputy City Attorney Driskell stated that a part of the ordinance to control police - initiated tows includes a process for tow operators to be included on the police tow list; and that a tow operator would need to sign a contract with the City that they would participate in the junk vehicle abatement program. Attorney Driskell stated that after last Tuesday's council meeting, he met with several tow operators who seek clarification on the ability to arrange with Spaulding concerning the price per tow. The contract does not preclude tow operators and Spaulding negotiating a fee, but the contract does state that the City will not Study Session Minutes 03 -30 -04 Page 1 of 3 Date Approved by Council: 04 -13 -04 pay the tow operator for removal of junk vehicles. Attorney Driskell said that some of the small operators did not like the idea of stopping everything else to go pick up a vehicle, but Attorney Driskell said that was one of the reasons why he changed the time in which to respond from 48 hours, to 72 hours. Discussion then ensued regarding agreements between the tow operators and Spauldings, or between the City and Spauldings; the current raise in the price of steel, and our cost to get on the police tow list ($100) compared with the City of Spokane's cost ($350- $375). It was Council consensus to place this item on the April 13 agenda. 2. Signage Presentation — Marina Sukup Community Development Director Sukup explained that Spokane County originally adopted signage standards in 1991, and in 2001 a Committee was established to review those standards and make recommendations for amendments. The regulations were ultimately approved by the County Commissioners. Spokane County ceased issuing permits and enforcing sign regulations when the City of Spokane Valley incorporated. Last spring Council directed staff to defer enforcement of the provisions of the sign regulations until further notice. Director Sukup then explained that tonight's meeting is to review and have Council give direction on the process for continued review and update of the sign regulations, and secure clarification of Council enforcement priorities. Director Sukup emphasized that while we don't regulate content, we do regulate where, when, and how the material is to be presented for commercial speech. Discussion took place throughout the PowerPoint presentation including safety issues such as not placing signs too close to power lines; the idea of an ad hoc committee, traffic safety issues, pro- active response versus reactive response to illegal signs; penalty provisions for misuse of signs, and signs in the right -of -way. It was Council consensus to direct staff to form an ad -hoc committee or minimally, the definition of such committee; work on cleaning up the illegal signs and violators, and address right -of -way and safety issues. 3. Economic Analysis (Scope of Work) — Marina Sukup Director Sukup said that Eastern Washington University has expressed an interest in working on this project and is developing a proposed timeline, and added that staff does not anticipate hearing from them until next week. Director Sukup stated that a draft was sent to the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Association, and a number of individuals who expressed interest, that it will be posted on our website, and we are soliciting suggestions and comments to be received by April 5. She added that the Scope of Work has not changed since last reviewed. Director Sukup said the next steps are that staff will brief Council April 6 on all comments and suggestions received; and that April 13 Council will be asked to approve the final scope of work and authorize staff to proceed with entering into an agreement with Eastern Washington University or securing a consultant. Councilmember Munson suggested staff contact Whitworth College as they also might have a consultant available. Rather than submit a public request for proposals to the Universities, Direct Sukup said staff will make sure the university explains its methodology and that they understand exactly what we seek. City Manager Mercier added that whoever performs the assessment will be working against some predisposed thinking on the issue regardless of what angle they approach; and added that universities might are likely to be more detached and not have a local bias. It was Council consensus for staff to proceed as planned. 4. Grading /Excavation (earthwork) Code — Tom Scholtens Building Official Scholtens explained that this is a first touch on this topic and that there is currently no grading /excavation ordinance Official Scholtens displayed his PowerPoint presentation explaining the purpose for and highpoints of such an ordinance Council stated it has no objection for staff to move forward with this proposed ordinance. Mayor DeVleming called for a short recess at 7:35 p.m.; he reconvened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Study Session Minutes 03 -30 -04 Page 2 of 3 Date Approved by Council: 04 -13 -04 6. Governance Manual Review Report — Mayor DeVleming, Councilmembers Taylor and Flanigan. and City Manager Mercier Mayor DeVleming led the discussion accompanied by his PowerPoint presentation on the Governance Manual, including background of the manual and why we are proposing changes. Councilmember Munson suggested making the language more clear concerning the travel recommendation of expenses incurred during the last six month's of a term of office. Councilmember Denenny suggested changing page 11 to request to monitor instead of participate in a nonvoting capacity. Mayor DeVleming mentioned that this is a first touch, the intent is for this committee to re -group and address the suggested changes, and that they will address more formal language for items 3, 4, and 5. 5. Discussion, Proposed Resolution Authorizing Formation of Student Advisory Council — Mayor DeVleming After brief discussion of this resolution and of forming the Student Advisory Council, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve Resolution 04 -007. Deputy Mayor Wilhite asked that the language on the application be changed from "contestant" to "applicant." Councilmember Flanigan mentioned he did not have an opportunity to check with the home schooling center, but anticipates that group is larger than originally thought. Mayor DeVleming said he will make sure the invitation to the student at large includes the home schools, alternate schools, and other private schools. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 7. Advance Agenda Additions — Mayor DeVleming Mayor DeVleming announced the April 14 Conversation with the Community at the Senior Center, and the April 20 State of the City address noon at Decades. Mayor DeVleming also suggested holding several open houses to discuss wastewater issues, and to have information tables for finance, public works, and legal. City Manager Mercier suggested having key staff make an opening presentation, and then a wrap - up at the end, and that staff will also accumulate fact sheets for distribution at those meetings. Councilmember Munson suggested advertising these meetings on the front page of our website, and as public service announcements with all local media. Councilmember Denenny added that he feels Councilmembers should not attend these community forums as he feels the presence of councilmembers might be inhibiting to a free public exchange of dialogue and ideas. 8. Council Check -in — Dave Mercier City Manager Mercier mentioned that the report on the governance committee review will serve as tonight's council check -in. 9. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier City Manager Mercier reminded everyone of Monday's hearing regarding the Liberty Lake Comprehensive Plan. He also mentioned that the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority, which serves as the conduit for certain revenue bond lending, has asked Council for a letter of support in connection with their proposed financing package; and that this item will be on the April 6 Study Session agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. c li Bainbridge, City Clerk Michael DeVleming, Mayor Study Session Minutes 03 -30 -04 Page 3 of 3 Date Approved by Council: 04 -13 -04 '~~ Governance Manual SOdiong Background • The Governance Manual was adopted by the Spokane VaIIey City Council on May 13, 2003 by Resolution No. 03-028 i • It is intended to guide the Council, staif and public through the process af governing ] The Best Practice • The Counc staif and pub have been able to turn to the Governance Manual for answers to the questions of what would be best practice in a variety of situations. 1 What are we doing? *aka' Ile • From the beginning our Governance Manual has been the council's "guide book." • It has helped establish a clear direction for the council as we endeavored to establish this first level of city government. i Why are we doing this? • Our manual is almos a year old. • It is time for a review. ��..< Is it functioning as it was intended to? • Even in this short year the council has evolved and Iearned. Mil ley 1 • If the answer is no, we need to make a change. We should always ask ourselves: • Is this the best way to do it? r #1 Tele / video Participation Item #3.6 (g) 1.a on page 11 of our manual states: • Requests to use tele / video conference participation for voting purposes shall be limited to extraordinary circumstances and must be ruled upon by the Council- of -the- Whole by specific motion before the council main agenda begins. What areas do we need to examine? The Committee focused on the following: 1 tele / video participation by Council during Council meetings 2 Council questions of staff during Meetings 3 Informal Communications with staff 4 Recording Council Meetings by the Public 5 Council Travel Policy #1 Tele / video Participation Item #3.6 (g) 1 defines extraordinary circumstances as follows: °.. Emergencies or illness, accident, unforeseen business, etc." Riiilane 2 r^. .a I ley #2 Questions of staff during Council Meetings • Our Governance Manual refers to this in Item 1.7 on page 3. The section reads as follows: Council Material Councilmembers and affected staff should read the agenda material and ask clarifying questions prior to the council meeting, when possible. 1 r #3 Informal Communications Encouraged W n • RCWs regarding Administrative Interference ... this is not to be construed as to prevent informal communications with City staff that do not involve orders, directions, or are meant to influence actions or administrative 1 policy. • Governance Committee recommendation: I i #4 Recording of Council Meetings • Per RCW 42.30.050 Interruptions - Procedure (Disrupting meetings) In the event that any meeting is interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible and osier cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are interrupting the meeting, the members of the goveming body conducting the meeting may order the meeting room cleared and continua in session or may adjourn the meeting and reconvene at another location selected by majority vote of the members. In such a session, final disposition may be taken only on matters appearing on the agenda. 3 #4 Recording of Council Meetings • Stepping between the podium and the dais is not allowed. • This will apply to video recording, still photography, and tape recording. • Written handouts are also included. s . Guideline for Council Travel Governance Committee recommends: • During last six (6) months of a Councilmember's term of office, incurring City business - related travel expenditures require the prior authorization of the Finance Committee, except when such travel fulfills the obligations of the Councilmember's { service on statewide or regional boards, commissions or task forces. 7 ..— #5 Council Travel Policy As a Council, we've agreed that: • Each Council member has special interests and areas of expertise that might require travel in order to further their knowledge and value to the Council as a whole. • Each Council member is responsible for one seventh of the Council Travel Budget. Items #3, #4 and #5 Governance Committee recommendation: • #3 add language that would direct Council to department heads for general questions • #4 add clarifying language that would . address approaching the dais and handling disturbances. " j • #5 add language regarding a council travel in last six months of term. 4 HANSON HANSON INDUSTRIES, INC. March 30, 2004 Marina Sukup Community Development Director City of Spokane Valley Spokane Valley, WA RE: Sign Codes Dear Ms. Sukup: We have followed the Council's interest in reviewing the sign codes "inherited" from Spokane County. We support such a review as we were part of prior research and public hearings for the existing codes. Why do we support such a review of the existing sign codes? 1) The codes conflict with business practices; 2) The codes confused "billboards" with business signs; 3) The codes imposed aesthetic corridors without any factual input; 4) The codes curtail free- standing, on- premises signage; 5) The codes attempted to impose the standards of Scottsdale, AZ signage to the businesses of Spokane Valley; 6) The codes prohibit the consolidation of multiple signs onto one entryway sign (such as consolidating free standing monument signs onto one large entryway sign into a shopping center); and, 7) The codes changed an existing set of codes that worked well for years (meaning the previous sign codes were "not broken "). Please consider this company and the undersigned as a resource for your research and contact us at your convenience. Sincerely, Robert J. Boyle Vice President 15807 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane, WA 99216 (509) 922 -5252 • Fax (509) 922 -5757 E -mail: admin @hansonind.com - 3 ©-6e/ Sign Code Comparison of 1991 Spokane County Sign Code and Spokane County Sign Code 2002. 1) EA through UR -22 Zones. 1991= maximum sq ft allowed for individual business =64 sq ft. maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant business =96 sq ft. 2002= maximum sq ft allowed for individual business =32 sq ft. maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant business =32 sq ft.(60 sq ft if sign is 7' or lower). 2) B -1 Zone. 1991= maximum sq ft allowed for individual business= 50 sq ft. maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant business= 1 50 sq ft. 2002= maximum sq ft allowed for individual business= 50 sq ft. maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant business= 100 sq ft. 3) B -2 / B -3 Zones. 1991= maximum sq ft allowed for individual business= 250 sq ft. maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant(businesses) =250 sq ft.( allowed sq ft calculated at 2 sq ft of signage per front foot of street frontage not to exceed 250 sq ft). 2002 = maximum sq ft allowed for individual business= 100 sq ft(if frontage is under 100') 200 sq ft if frontage is in excess of 100 Maximum sq ft allowed for multi- tenant business= 200 sq ft. The major drawback to the 2002 code in the B2 -B3 is the spacing requirement that only allows for 1 sign per 500' of frontage or sign can only be 7' high. The 1991 code allowed for 1 pole sign for each 250 ' of frontage, with no maximum number of signs. The U -City sign is an example of the ability to use a combined frontage and receiving a larger sign for multi- business complexes. The other major difference is in the "Wall sign" language. 1991= Wall sign area is only limited by the size of the wall and you can only use 2 walls. 2002= Wall sign area cannot exceed 250 sq ft or 25% of the wall area and all walls can be utilized. This in practice works pretty well, however the maximum of 250 sq ft can compromise a wall sign situation like "Best Buy" at over 400 sq ft of wall sign age in their one wall sign. PLEASE ACCEPT THIS AS A VERY BRIEF COMPARISON OF THE "OLD CODE" AND THE "NEW CODE ". 1 0866 Staff Alternative for Attachment 2 Amending the Spokane County Zoning Code, Signage Standards, Chapter 14.804 and Definitions, Chapter 14.300 AMENDMENT TO THE SPOKANE COUNTY ZONING CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 14.804, SIGNAGE STANDARDS, AND REPLACE AS FOLLOWS.. Section: 14.804.010 Purpose, Intent and Scope 14.804.020 General Provisions 14.804.030 Definitions 14.804.040 Signs Exempt from Building Permit Review 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 through UR -22) Zones 14.804.080 Sign Standards for Business and industrial (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2, and 1 -3) Zones 14.804.090 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 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 environment 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; property identification signs pursuant to Chapter 314 of the Spokane County Code. 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. The Division of Building and Code Enforcement and the Division of Planning shall jointly review permit applications. Building permits shall be required as specified in Title 3 of the Spokane County Code. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Chapter 14.804 SIGNAGE STANDARDS Staff Alternative Page 1 of 14 2. 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, Incidental Sign, Individual Business, Low Intensity Lighting, Monument Sign, Multiple Businesses, On- Premises Sign, Portable Sign, Readerboard, Roof Sign, Support Structure(s), Video Board, Wall Sign. 14.804.040 Si • ns Exem • t from Buildin • Permit Re • uirerrtent The following shall not require a building permit (reference Section 3.03.020, Spokane County Code), 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. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation Staff Alternative a. Signs that are attached to buildings provided such signs are not more than four (4) sq. ft. in area and project not more than 2 inches from any building surface_ b. A single sign on a sign structure not attached to a building, provided such sign is not more than 6 feet in height, not more than sixteen (16) square feet in area and is situated a minimum of ten (10) feet from any public right of way or any public drive and/or the intersection of any public right of way with any private access driveway or approach. c. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a lawfully erected sign, readerboard or similar sign specifically designed for replaceable copy. d. Painting, repainting or normal maintenance, unless a structural or electrical change is made. e. Temporary banners and temporary signs as permitted herein. f. Real estate signs as permitted herein. g. Incidental signs. h. Political signs. i. 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. Ali portable readerboards. 6. All portable electric signs. September 2001 Page 2 of 14 cs Staff Alternative 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. 11. Signs attached to towers or wireless communication support towers. 14.804.060 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 grade. 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 the property. 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 area shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area on a face and may be double - faced. c. The sign shall remain only as long as property remains unsold or un- teased 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 which identifies the name of the subdivision or area only, shall be permitted, subject to the following conditions: a. The sign shall consist of decorative masonry walls, rock or wood with illuminated, 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 above grade. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 3 of 14 Staff Alternative 4. Temporary Banners, Flags, Pennants and Searchlights: a. A banner, flag or pennant may be permitted by the Division for temporary on- premises use only, not exceeding sixty (60) days, provided that such display does not have a significant adverse impact on nearby residences or institutions. 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 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: a. Location of the sign shall be consistent with this Chapter; 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 issuance of final certificate of occupancy. 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. • 6. 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 (8 - and B - 3) and Industrial (1 -2 and 1 -3) zones in accordance with this Chapter. '14.804.070 Sign_Standards in Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS and RR -10 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. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 4 of 14 Aft • Staff Alternative 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, fratemity, sorority, nursing home, retirement apartment, public building, child day -care center, family "day -care provider, nonprofit community hall or lodge, animal clinic, cemetery, sanitarium. 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. 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 through UR -22) Zones '1 Residential /Semi - Public Maxiru i • igns `. 1 Schools /Public Use Office Commercial Uses, Other 1 1* 1 ltlaxi S 7 �; ` s k i �lP' 20 sq. ft. 32 sq. ft. 32 sq. ft.** 20 sq. ft. *Multiple office complexes shall be allowed one wall sign per building. * *An office building containing multiple offices shall be allowed a 60 sq. ft. maximum sign area. c. On- Premises freestanding signs are permitted not to exceed the maximum number, size, and height as shown in Table 2. On- Premises freestanding signs shall be unlighted or have low- intensity lighting. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 5 of 14 .14 Staff Alternative Table 2 — Freestanding Signs —Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS and RR -10 through UR -22) Zones Residential /Semi - Public Schools /Public Use Office Commercial Uses, Other 1 1 1 1 32 sq. ft.* 32 sq. ft.* 32 sq. ft.* 16 sq. ft. 6 feet 20 feet 20 feet 20 feet *Maximum sign area may be increased to 60 sq. ft for monument signs six (6) feet or Tess in height. 14.804.080 Sign Standards for Business and Industrial (8-1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones Any sign which pertains only to the identification of a permitted use in the B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -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 conditions: 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. "False fronts" and mansard roofs may not be included when calculating the total area of the wall. 2. Freestanding Signs — individual Business One (1) on- premises freestanding sign for an individual business is permitted, not to exceed the area and height limits as provided in Table 3. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation Table 3 — Standards for on- premises signs for individual business (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones iil7 a !Abe September 2001 Page 6 of 14 B -1 B -2/B -3 1 -2/1 -3 arterial f 350' arterial 3. Freestanding Signs — Multiple Businesses a. Freestanding on- premises sign(s) for multiple businesses are permitted, not to exceed the number, maximum 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 200 feet. d. Sign area shall be calculated at one (1) sq. ft. per lineal foot of street frontage up to the maximum area provided in Table 4. e. One (1) sign allowed under table 4 may be increased to forty (40) feet in height provided the parcel is contiguous with Interstate 90 and the underlying zoning is Community Business (B- 2) or Regional Business (B -3). Table 4 — Standards for on- premises signs for multiple businesses (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones •+pie " "� ';i�•��i! 1 80 sq. ft. 1 per 200' street frontage* 150 sq. ft. 1 per 200' street frontage* 80 sq. ft. 20 feet One (1) freestanding sign is permitted on parcels with less than 200' of lineal street frontage. Multiple business parcels B -2 and B -3 zones 150 f? signs 350' Figure 1 — Example of maximum allowed signage on a parcel with 350 feet of frontage. Multiple business parcels B -2 and B -3 zones 1 50,E signs September 2001 • Staff Alternative 20 feet 25 feet Figure 2 — Example of maximum allowed signage on a parcel with dual frontage. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation Page 7 of 14 ut! •�* 'z ..i'»..:m � SS: ', `;a a ,YYYii��f44�.: ^raihr ;°Yii ��' •. � v..c •.�� �R.'r . .lei, v: B-1 2 30 sq. ft. B -2/B -3 2 90 sq. ft. 1 -2/1 -3 2 90 sq. ft. /, � SC4r 1 V ^ .�• it.'r'iti fi' l'. '.., n.. _lam '�'}. B-1 2 50 sq. ft. B -2/B -3 1 per 100' street frontage* 90 sq. ft. 1 -2/1 -3 1 per 100' street frontage* 90 sq. ft. 410 4. Incentive to Substitute Monument Sign(s) for Freestanding Sign(s) a. Monument signs, not to exceed six (6) 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. b. The minimum separation between signs shall be 100 feet. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation Businesses - (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1- Staff Alternative Table 5 — Standards for on- premises monument signs for individual Table 6 -- Standards for on- premises monument signs for multiple Businesses - (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones rs permi on parcels wlth less than 100' of lineal street frontage. Multiple business parcels B -2 and B -3 zones Monument sign incentive using 90 fe signs 1 --100' �-- - 100' arterial 350' 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), consistent with 14.804.080 (3), exclusively oriented to the additional arterial(s). The above allowance shall be calculated independently, only using the additional arterial(s) frontage. However, in no instance shall the square footage allowance from one arterial be transferred to the other(s). September 2001 Page 8 of 14 Staff Alternative 6. Entrance Sin 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 six (6) feet in height above grade. 14.804.090 Sign Standards for Industrial Park (1 -1) Zone As provided in Section 14.630.345 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 eighty (80) square feet in area. 2. No sign shall project more than twenty (20) feet above grade. 14.804.110 Sign Location and Setback 1. All signs shall be so located 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 are not located in any public right -of -way unless specifically permitted by the Spokane County Engineer; and d. Comply with any restrictions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or 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 (10) feet back from any public right - - 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 Tess than two (2) feet in width measured at any point on the support, three (3) to seven (7) feet above grade, shall be exempted from (a) above. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 9 of 14 14.804.120 Sign Area and Calculation Sign area is the total area of a sign visible from any one viewpoint or direction, excluding the sign support structure, and its size shall be calculated using the methods described in items 1 -4 below. 1. A wall sign shall be calculated by measuring the area created by drawing imaginary straight lines around the entire copy or grouping of such letters, words or symbols, and then multiplying A x B as illustrated in figure 4 below. 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: A SIGN 1 Figure 5 Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation A PETE'S PRO GOLF SHORB 1 Figure 4 Staff Alternative Figure 6 A ► 3. 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. September 2001 Page 10 of 14 Staff Alternative 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 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 area of signage permitted for a two -sided sign, for example, In item 4a 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) 14.804.130 Maintenance of Signs 1. Signs that have been approved or that have 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 building permit. 2. A damaged sign base shall be repaired within sixty (60) days. 3. A sign, 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 Option 1 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 ofd that are classified as historically significant by the historic preservation officer shall not be considered as nonconforming signs and are not subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Or Option 2 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. When a new sign is installed or a change of use permit is required on a property, the signage shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and nonconforming signs shall be removed. Signs over 40 years old that are classified as historically significant by the historic preservation officer shall not be considered as nonconforming signs and are not subject to the provisions of this Chapter. OR Option 3 Any sign, which is nonconforming in that it does not conform to the regulations in this chapter, shall either be removed or brought into compliance with the chapter requirements by (10 years from effective date of amendment). Signs over 40 years old that are classified as historically significant by the historic preservation officer shall not be considered as nonconforming signs and are not subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 11 of 14 14.804.150 Landscaping_ All freestanding and monument signs shall be located in a landscaped area. Staff Alternative 14.804.160 Sign Illumination Internal and external sign illumination shall be of low intensity. External sign illumination shall be down shielded and confined to the sign to minimize impacts to the surrounding area. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 12 of 14 0 AMENDMENT TO THE SPOKANE COUNTY ZONING CODE TO REVISE CHAPTER 14.300, DEFINITIONS SECTION, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS AS FOLLOWS Underline - illustrates additions Strikethrough - illustrates deletions Chapter 14.300 DEFINITIONS Freestanding Sign: A sign not attached to or forming part of a building. Individual Business: One business on one parcel (or parcels under the same ownership), Monument Sign: A free standing sign and supporting structure, less than six (6) feet in height, constructed as a solid structure or one which gives the appearance of a continuous, non - hollow, unbroken, mass. Monument Sign Staff Alternative Multiple Businesses: Multiple businesses include businesses that may be located in a single building or in multiple buildings on a single site. Roof Sign: A sign supported by and erected on and /or above a roof, wall or parapet of a building or structure. Sign: Any visual communication device, structure or fixture which is visible from any right - of-way and is intended to aid the establishment in question in promoting the sale of products, goods, services, events or to identify a building using graphics, letters, figures, symbols, trademarks or written copies. Painted wall designs or patterns, which do not represent a product, service or registered trademark or which do not identify the user, shall not be considered signs. if a design or pattern is combined with a sign, only that part of the design or pattern, which cannot be distinguished from the sign, will be considered as part of the sign. Thisutdeor- aduesiag- dfs�s- This definition does not include billboards or video boards. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 13 of 14 Support Structure(s): Posts or columns and their anchors and bolts that structurall support th sign attached to it. Wall Sign; A non -paper sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than fifteen (15) inches ene -foot from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported throughout its entire length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade. Signs incorporated into mansard roofs, marquees or canopies shall be treated as a wall signs. Spokane County Public Works Staff Recommendation September 2001 Page 14 of 14 Staff Alternative 1 0S66 Attachment 1 - Spokane County Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation for Amending the Spokane County Zoning Code, Signage Standards, Chapter 14.804 and Definitions, Chapter 14.300 BEFORE THE SPOKANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE OF SPOKANE COUNTY TO MODIFY THE SIGNAGE STANDARDS, CHAPTER 14.804 AND DEFINITIONS CHAPTER 14.300 a) Spokane Valley Couplet (eastbound Appleway Avenue segment only); b) Evergreen Road (between Sprague Avenue and Indiana Avenue); c) Mirabeau Parkway; and d) Indiana Avenue (between Pines Road and Flora Road); and Findings of Fact and Recommendation WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "Board," has created a Planning Commission, hereinafter referred to as the "Commission "; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of .RCW Chapter 36.70, the Board may adopt a zoning ordinance for the unincorporated areas of Spokane County and may amend the same; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW Chapter 36.70, the Board has adopted the Zoning Code for Spokane County; and WHEREAS, the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan policy UL.5.5 states: "Establish standards for the scale and intensity of commercial signs that protect views and minimize signage clutter while still allowing adequate business identification "; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1 passed and adopted the 1st day of May, 2001, the Board adopted a moratorium on acceptance of applications for building permits for freestanding on- premises signs located on parcels adjacent to the following rights of way in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County: WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 1 -0733, passed and adopted the 7' day of August, 2001, the Board repealed the moratorium established by Resolution No. 1 -0390 and adopted an interim zoning ordinance that limits freestanding on- premises signs to low- profile monument signs on parcels adjacent to the following rights of way in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County: a) Spokane Valley Couplet (eastbound Appleway Avenue segment only); b) Evergreen Road (between Sprague Avenue and Indiana Avenue); c) Mirabeau Parkway; and d) Indiana Avenue (between Pines Road and Flora Road); and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 1 -0390, passed and adopted the 1 st day of May, 2001, and Resolution No. 1 -0733, passed and adopted the 7 day of August, 2001, the Board directed Spokane County Division of Planning together with the Spokane County Planning Commission to expeditiously develop and recommend proposed amendments to the Zoning Code of Spokane County relating to standards for the scale and intensity of commercial signs that protect views and minimize signage clutter while still allowing adequate business identification; and WHEREAS, in 1998 a draft amendment to Spokane County signage standards was developed by the "Sign Committee ", formed under the direction of the Commission; and WHEREAS, at a workshop on May 17, 2001, the Commission considered the issue of signage standards, including the Sign Committee's recommendation, and developed a proposed amendment to the signage standards of the Zoning Code for Spokane County; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the signage standards of Spokane County developed by the Commission included a range of alternative standards and approaches for consideration at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, the Spokane County Division of Planning prepared an Environmental Checklist for a non - project action pursuant to WAC 197 - 11 and the Spokane Environmental Ordinance, County Code Section 11.10; and on May 25, 2001, a Determination of Nonsignificance was issued; and WHEREAS, after providing fifteen (15) days' public notice, the Spokane County Planning Commission held a public hearing on .Tune 14, 2001 to consider the proposed amendment; and . WHEREAS, the Commission continued the June 14, 2001 public hearing for deliberation on the following dates: June 28, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 16, and August 23, 2001; and Page 2 of 5 WHEREAS, the Commission recommends that the Board hold it's own public hearing to consider testimony regarding the Commission's recommendation; and WHEREAS, considering all public testimony received at the public hearing, as well as recognizing compliance with SEPA procedures, the Commission finds that the best interests of the public as well as their health, safety and welfare, will be met by the adoption of an amendment to the Spokane County Zoning Code as set forth in Attachment `A,' attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission that, in making the herein above recommendation, the Commission does hereby enter the following Findings of Fact. 1 Pursuant to the provisions ofRCW Chapter 36.70 and the Zoning Code for Spokane County, the Commission has the legal authority to recommend changes to the Zoning Code for Spokane County to the Board. #2 After public notice, the Commission held a public hearing on June 14, 2001, to consider a Zoning Code amendment concerning signage standards. #3 The Commission concurs with the Determination of Nonsignificance issued by the Spokane County Division of PIanning on May 25, 2001 with respect to the Zoning Code amendment. #4 Public testimony at the June 14, 2001 public hearing included both support for and against the proposed signage amendments. #5 Excessive signage has the following effects on the aesthetic quality of the unincorporated areas of Spokane County: a) Excessive signage creates visual clutter that obstructs the views of the surrounding area; and b) Excessive signage is a distraction and competes with the natural scenic beauty of unincorporated areas of Spokane County; and c) Excessive signage decreases Spokane County's economic vitality by creating a negative image or impression of the community on its citizens and visitors. Page 3 of 5 #6 The Commission's recommendation (Attachment `A') will establish standards for the scale and intensity of commercial signs that protect views and minimize signage clutter while still allowing adequate business identification, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Spokane County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Commission that it hereby recommends to the Board that the amendment to the Zoning Code for Spokane County, as set forth in Attachment `A', be approved. Page 4of5 ADOPTED this 23 day of August, 2001 ATTEST: MICHAEL NEEDHAM Director BY: SPOKANE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ,z) v -0 ig t;6 ... „ -- ' -z- f;' --- e - ---- - omas Hargreaves, Chair / J. M. Britton William Evans C- Clyde Haase Pat 1-Iumphries Page 5 of 5 Bev Keating Attachment — A AMENDMENT TO THE SPOKANE COUNTY ZONING CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 14.804, SIGNAGE STANDARDS, AND REPLACE AS FOLLOWS. Section: 14.804.010 14.804.020 14.804.030 14.804.040 14.804.050 14.804.060 14.804.070 14.804.080 14.804.090 14.804.100 14.804.110 14.804.120 14.804.130 14.804.140 14.804.150 14.804.160 Chapter 14.804 SIGNAGE STANDARDS Purpose, Intent and Scope General Provisions Definitions Exempt Signs Prohibited Signs Signs Permitted in All Zones in Connection with Specific Uses Sign Standards in Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS, RR -10 through UR -22) Zones Sign Standards for Business and Industrial (B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -2 and 1 -3) Zones Sign Standards for the Industrial Park (1 -1) Zone Sign Standards for Mining (MZ) Zone Sign Location and Setback Sign Area and Calculation Maintenance of Signs Nonconforming Signs Landscaping for Freestanding and Monument Signs 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 environment 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, soplied or structurally altered in accordance with this chapter and pursuant to a sign permit issued by the Division of Planning. 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 separate sign permit. Signage Amendment Page 1 of l6 Planning Commission Recommendation 2. Permit Applications: All permit 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, includi ng 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. Display of Permit Numbers: Any signs, structures, devices or displays erected, constructed or maintained as permitted under this chapter shall bear the permit number. Permits, to be attached to said structures, devices or displays, shall be supplied by the Division of Building and Code Enforcement. 4. 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 14.804.040 Exempt Signs Attachment — A The following words and phrases are listed in Chapter 14.300, Definitions. Abandoned Sign, Abandoned Sign Support Structure, 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. 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. f. Political signs. g. Bench signs on county rights -of -way, provided approval has been granted for location by the Spokane County Engineer. Signage Amendment Page 2 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation 1 Z W Attachment — A 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. NI 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. 14.804.060 Si • ns Permitted in All Zones to Connection with S • ecific 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 only 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. Signage Amendment Page 3 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation Attachment — A 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 5e permitted, subject to the following conditions. a. The sign shall consist of decorative masonry walls, rock or wood with illuminated, 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 and Searchlights: a. A banner, flag or pennant may be permitted by the Division for temporary on- premises use only, not exceeding sixty (60) days, provided that such display does not have a significant adverse impact on nearby residences or institutions. 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: 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, ^o 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. 6. 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 14.804.180 and their definition. Signage Amendment Page 4 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation Attachment -- A 8. Incinerator(s), Solid Waste Recycling/Transfer Site(s), and Landfill(s): a. Directional, informational, instructional, warning, and safety signs on the premises and oriented to the user of incinerator(s), landfill(s) and solid waste recycling /transfer site(s) shall be permitted as approved by the Division, subject to the following conditions: 1. No sign(s) shall project more than twenty (20) feet above grade. 2. The sign(s) area shall not exceed a maximum of forty (40) square feet on a face and may be double- faced. 3. The sign(s), if lighted, may be indirectly lighted only. 4. The freestanding sign(s) shall be located wholly on the premises. 5. No sign(s) shall be located closer than thirty -five (35) feet back from any public right -of- way, except for sign(s) required by federal or state law. b. A single identification sign on the premises of incinerator(s), landfill(s) and solid waste recycling /transfer site(s) all owned and /or operated by a municipal corporation or political subdivision, either individually or jointly, shall be permitted as approved by the Division, subject to the following conditions: 1. Only one (1) identification sign (wall or freestanding) is allowed. 2. The sign area shall not exceed a maximum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet on a face. 3. The sign shall not project more than thirty -five (35) feet above grade. 14.804.070 Sign Standards in Agricultural and Residential Zones (EA, GA, RS and RR -10 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, kindergarten 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. On- premises signs identifying 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 are permitted as follows: a. One (1) sign, unlighted or low- intensity lighting, placed flat against the outside wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than twenty (20) square feet; and b. One (1) freestanding sign having an area of not more than fifteen (15) square feet on each face, not to exceed three (3) faces. Such sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above grade or six (6) feet in width. The sign shall be unlighted, provided that when situated on a principal (major) or minor arterial, as defined by the adopted arterial road plan, such sign may incorporate low- intensity lighting. Signage Amendment Page 5 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation Attachment — A 4. On- premises signs identifying a roadside stand for sale of agricultural products, commercial • greenhouse or nursery, fish hatchery, specialty farms including livestock, poultry, vineyards, truck gardens, orchards, dairies, and sawmills or lumber -mills are permitted as follows: a. One (1) sign, unlighted or with low- intensity lighting, placed flat against the outside wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than twenty (20) square feet; and b. One (1) unlighted, freestanding sign having an area of not greater than twenty (20) square feet on each face, not to exceed three (3) faces. Such sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above grade or six (6) feet in width. 5. On- premises signs identifying uses such as agricultural processing plant, feed mill, farm machinery sales and repair, agricultural warehouse, dairy products processing facility or a commercial riding stable are permitted as follows: a. One (1) sign, unlighted or with low - intensity lighting, placed flat against the outside wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet.; and b. One (1) freestanding, unlighted or with low - intensity lighting sign having an area of not greater than twenty (20) square feet on each face, not to exceed three (3) faces. Such sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above grade or six (6) feet in width. 6. On- premises signs identifying a school (kindergarten through university), hospital, police station, fire station, post office or public golf course are permitted as follows: a. One (1) sign, unlighted or with low- intensity lighting, placed flat against the wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet; and b. One (1) freestanding sign having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet on each face placed back -to -back. Such sign shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height above grade or ten (10) feet in width. Such sign shall be unlighted, provided that when situated on a principal (major) or minor arterial as defined by the adopted arterial road plan, such sign may incorporate low - intensity lighting. c. Elementary schools may have one (1) sign, unlighted or with low- intensity lighting, placed flat against the outside wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet; and one freestanding sign having an area of not greater than fifteen (15) square feet on each face, not to exceed three (3) faces. Such sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height above grade or six (6) feet in width. Such sign shall be unlighted, provided that when situated on a principal (major) or minor arterial as defined by the adopted arterial road plan, such sign may incorporate low- intensity lighting. 7. On- premises signs identifying professional or business offices are permitted as follows: a. For one office or building i. One (1) wall sign. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting, placed flat against the wall of the main building, having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet; or ii. One (1) freestanding sign within the front yard area. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting, having an area of not greater than sixteen (16) square feet on each face placed back -to -back. Such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height above grade or fifteen (15) feet in width. iii. A monument sign, not exceeding six (6) feet in height and having an area of not greater than thirty (30) square feet, may be substituted for the sign allowed in 14.804.070 (7, a, ii) above. Signage Amendment Page 6 of l6 Planning Commission Recommendation } •. - . 3 :. f { t.,•- _,�.t i i ';YX,c`i''' -j. i r,' Oil; a. I r ,t 1 i ;! 4`• 1`� 06' G ex '1 A + �`i I ; � (9� r 4 l + tr y ? 1 '! t ,: H I , � '., c . ,1 � -c�1. ::� I t .�. ^..l� B -1 50 ft 50 ft 2 20 feet B -2 /B -3 100 ft 200 ft 30 feet 1 -2/1 -3 40ft 80 ft 20 feet Attachment — A b_ For multiple (two or more) offices or businesses within a single structure i. One (1) wall sign. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting placed flat against the wall of the main building having an area of not greater than eight (8) square feet per office use, not to exceed a total area of ninety -six (96) square feet. ii. One (1) freestanding sign within the front yard area. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting, having an area of not greater than eight (8) square feet per office use, not to exceed a total area of ninety -six (96) square feet and twenty (20) feet in height above grade. s. For multiple (two or more) professional or business offices in two (2) or more buildings 1. One (1) wall sign. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting, placed flat against the wall of the main building(s) having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet per building, not to exceed a total area of ninety -six (96) square feet. ii. One (1) freestanding sign within the front yard area. Sign to be unlighted or with low intensity lighting, having an area of not greater than thirty -two (32) square feet per building, not to exceed a total area of ninety -six (96) square feet and twenty (20) feet in height above grade. 14.804.080 Si. n Standards for Business and Industrial B -1 B -2 B -3 1 -2 and 1 -3 Zones Any sign, which pertains only to the identification of a permitted use in the B -1, B -2, B -3, 1 -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 conditions. 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. "False fronts" and mansard roofs may not be included when calculating the total area of the wall. 2. Freestanding Signs — Individual Business One (1) on- premises freestanding sign per street frontage, up to a maximum of two (2) signs for an individual business, is permitted. Signs shall not exceed the area and height limits as provided in table 1. Table 1 — Standards for on- premises sign for individual business 3. Freestanding Signs — 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 2. Signage Amendment P hrmine Commission Recommendation Page 7 of 16 Attachment — A 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 200 feet, as measured from the center of the sign. d, One (1) of the signs allowed under table 2, 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 (B -3). Table 2 — Standards for on- premises signs for multiple businesses Signage Amendment Planning Commission Recommendation 200ft signs with minimum 200' spacing If 200' arterial arterial Multiple business parcel B -2 and 8 -3 zones 350' 350' i Figure 1 — Example of allowed signage on a parcel with 350 feet of frontage. 200 ft' signs with minimum 200' spacing }a' N eke;: 1 Multiple business parcel B -2 and B -3 zones TRO 1 t Figure 2 — Example of allowed signage on a parcel with dual frontage. Page sof 16 YIK:71; [ '� `` ti- f. }}��'� 'r '�l?; ' 1 � ,r � 1 1. � (7 � °- �� ;�4 °�..l, � r l � i.•�]'j j • 1�'.;. w m i �, 5 •�� � f �,}•. . }'' •� "�� u �l�i:r +. w'�`; .Y:tiN�E c n:1 l rr r1 { { • y ! { • /�� {{ � �4 J r � �1i � i ��ti���i:: �J ��I+, i ; r ��. `� y37i7 �r"''�•`� ,t , , '7 J 7 .JL• �a ;. � v� � 41- ! � � � 1 F -! � t / +ll k�L; z•.. . �. k B -1 1 100 ft 20 feet B -2/B -3 1 per 200 feet, or portion thereof, of each street frontage 200 ft 30 feet 1-2/1-3 1 per 200 feet, or portion thereof, of each street frontage 80 ft 20 feet Attachment — A 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 200 feet, as measured from the center of the sign. d, One (1) of the signs allowed under table 2, 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 (B -3). Table 2 — Standards for on- premises signs for multiple businesses Signage Amendment Planning Commission Recommendation 200ft signs with minimum 200' spacing If 200' arterial arterial Multiple business parcel B -2 and 8 -3 zones 350' 350' i Figure 1 — Example of allowed signage on a parcel with 350 feet of frontage. 200 ft' signs with minimum 200' spacing }a' N eke;: 1 Multiple business parcel B -2 and B -3 zones TRO 1 t Figure 2 — Example of allowed signage on a parcel with dual frontage. Page sof 16 Attachment — A 4. Incentive to Substitute Monument Signs) for Freestanding Sign] a. Monument signs, not to exceed 6' 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 3 and 4. There is no minimum separation requirement between signs. Table 3 — Standards for on- premises monument signs for individual businesses B -1 1 B -218 -3 2 per street frontage 1 -2/l -3 ` n � �l �i'i�':rnu � `i:k���� oI�, > ,: � ^�c � R � : � ' i - e� �ac��i�'''i��''` J fi ....S i - ( J �.. .. ` �: it ' ... 01 . 1 0 u $ 2 Table 4 — Standards for on- . 1 per 100 feet, or portion thereof, of each street frontage 1 -2/1 -3 1 per 100 feet street 90 ft frontage* One (1) freestanding sign is permitted on parcels with less than 100' of lineal street frontage. arterial Multiple business parcel B -2 and B -3 zones Monument sign incentive using 90 ft' signs 350' 75 ft' 90 ft 90 ft remises monument si• ns for multi le businesses Figure 3 — Example of allowed signage using the incentive for monument signs. 5. E rance Si n 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 6 feet in height above grade. Signage Amendment Page 9 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation Attachment — A 14.804.090 Sign Standards for Industrial Park 0 -1) Zone As provided in Section 14.630.345. 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 eighty (80) square feet in area. 2. No sign shall project more than twenty (20) feet above grade. 3. in the event a use is nonconforming but could be outright permitted in the B -2 and /or B -3 zones, the Mining Zone signage requirements will follow those for B -2/B -3 zones under Section 14.804.080. 14.804.110 Sign Location and Setback 1. All signs shall be so located 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 (10) 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. Signage Amendment Page 10 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation s4/ and Joe's Liura _ B_2bY_. '994 04,4 0#4 VA MA &Aw 1 : ..... _ ..........: OA PINP4 OA 0,04 Ta 14.804.120 Sign Area and Calculation Attachment — A 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. Sign area for freestanding signs its equal to the message area of a sign, including graphics, letters, figures, symbols, trademarks or written copy as shown by dashed marks in Figure 5. For freestanding signs over 6 feet in height, the area or structural mass of a freestanding sign containing no copy shall not exceed maximum allowable height(s) and shall not exceed 15 feet in width. Base and /or pole coverings below the sign which are a similar width as the sign and do not include advertisement copy shall be allowed. PETE'S PRO GOLF SHOP; Figure 4 15' Figure 5 Signage Amendment Page I l of l6 Planning Commission Recommendation 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) 4. In the event the use or group of uses fronts on more than one (1) arterial (including through and corner lots), they will be allowed a freestanding sign(s) exclusively oriented to any additional arterials. The above allowance shall be calculated independently, only using the additional arterial(s) frontage. However, in no instance shall the square footage allowance from one arterial be transferred to the other(s). Refer to Figure 2 for example of multiple frontage. Attachment — A 14.804.130 Maintenance of Signs 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. 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 Free - Standing and Monument Signs All freestanding and monument signs shall be located in a landscaped area. 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. Signage Amendment Planning Commission Recommendation Page ] 2 of 16 A AMENDMENT TO THE SPOKANE COUNTY ZONING CODE TO REVISE CHAPTER 14.300, DEFINITIONS SECTION, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS AS FOLLOWS Underline - illustrates additions Strikethrough - illustrates deletions J I .Attachment -- A Chapter 14.300 DEFINITIONS Abandoned Sign: A sign not removed within sixty (60) days by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located when the advertised business is no longer conducted on the premises. Abandoned Sign Support Structure: A sign support structure not removed within one (11_year by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign support structure is no longer used to advertise a business or businesses located on the premises. Bulletin Board: A sign which identifies an institution or organization on the premises on which it is located and which contains the name of the institution or organization, the names of individuals connected with it, and or general announcements of events or activities or similar messages. Electronically Changeable Message Sign: A computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electric display utilizing a means of illumination (light bulb, LED, fiber optics, etc) upon which alphanumeric characters, graphics, electronic animations, symbols and words can be displayed. Messa•es and s mbols that have the ca•abilit of alternatin• travelin• and animatin• alone with any other of a variety of change, appear and disappear methods are allowed. This definition does not include video boards. words - can -be- r faces of a cign by- a- sempdte temper p hi Flashing Sign: An electrical sign or portion thereof which changes light intensity in a brief, brilliant, or sudden and transient outburst of Tight causing a steady on and off, glittering, sparkling, or scintillating pattern. : - •' ' _ _ _ _ _ - - _ _ _ _ Signage Amendment Panning Commission Recommendation Page 13 of 16 Freestanding Sign: A sign not attached to or forming part of a building. • ��•• •• •••••r r' rlrr� r r r r s MIND r •••••• r OWN,y �i MPM •taw s• ••■•••••• 411•••••••• r r • r rrs■•r••••sr•••• w rww ••••• r• ••r• rw•1•••'1•w r •wsor ••s Al ••1• • ••• or on .Aw. r•r• •••••M••• M...•^ �•••'• • •• f •••1 •rp I'•I'r • "•. • ••• ♦• •srw •• � ~ w n•�1 ii • 1 n • . 1 . : � � • • wit , •wr ww. 11 r rr••••r11. •s••MI w•ri ram• am MOB. • M• '••MB rrr• Olt ••rs :moo •n w•••w•ww •r mw r r r mil r•wall A.■ r r••••ow. 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High Intensity Illumination: Illumination exceeding 500 candela (cd) per square meter, measured at a distance of one meter, as measured with a Photo Research Spectra Spotmeter or equivalent device. Individual Business: One business on one parcel or parcels under the same ownership). Monument Sign: A sign and supporting structure constructed as a solid structure or one which gives the appearance of a continuous, non - hollow, unbroken, mass. Multiple Businesses: Multiple businesses include businesses that may be located in a single building or in multiple buildings on a single site as shown in illustrations A and B below. Parking area A Signage Amendment Planning Commission Recommendation .. .................... ..................... =: �:East�.vod �:�ld�or : �: STREET — 1 B w cc H Page 14 of 16 Attachment — A On- Premises Sign: A sign which carries advertisements incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located includin a si . ns indicatin • the business transacted at services rendered . oods sold or produced on the premises, name of the business and /or name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises. Roof Sign: A sign supported by and erected on and /or above a roof, wall or parapet of a building or structure. Sign: Any visual communication device, structure or fixture which is visible from any right -of -way and is intended to aid the establishment in question in promoting the sale of products, goods, services, events or to identify a building using graphics, letters, figures, symbols, trademarks or written copies. Painted wall designs or patterns, which do not represent a product, service or registered trademark or which do not identify the user, shall not be considered signs. If a design or pattern is combined with a sign, only that part of the design or pattern which cannot be distinguished from the sign will be considered as part of the sign. - _ _ - - - - - • = - : _ _ . - , - . 4644- This definition does not include billboards or video boards. Support Structure(s): Posts or columns and their anchors and bolts that structurally support the sign attached to it. Three -Sided Sign: A sign with three faces. Two -Sided Sign: A sign with two faces. Signage Amendment Planning Commission Recommendation Ft~ EE -5T/ tDI kl Page 15 of 16 Wall Sign: A non -paper sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than ei e-fest fift n 15 inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported throughout its entire length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or facade. Signs incorporated into mansard roofs, marquees or canopies shall be treated as a wall sign_ Attachment — A PETE'S GOLF Signage Amendment Page 16 of 16 Planning Commission Recommendation