Agenda 03/23/2006 SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Avenue
March 23, 2006
6:00 to 9:00 pm
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Business —
Public Hearing — Regarding the consideration of an ordinance amending SVMC
10.30.060 to provide a definition for"off-road vehicle use" and to list which zones in the City in
which off-road vehicle use will be prohibited.
Public Hearing — Regarding an ordinance amending the sign code to include bus benches
in the public right-of-way and the advertising on them.
Old Business —
Public Hearing — Regarding an ordinance amending SVMC 10.309.060 by amending
Chapter 14.623 Business Zone Matrix of the Interim Zoning Regulations relating to Plastic
Injection Molding.
X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
Gail Kogle, Chair Marina Sukup, AICP
Robert Blum, Vice-Chair Greg McCormick, AICP
Fred Beaulac Scott Kuhta, AICP
John G. Carroll Mike Basinger, Assoc Planner
David Crosby Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Ian Robertson Deanna Griffith
Marcia Sands www.spokanevalley.orq
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 23, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business X new business X public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Ordinance amending zoning matrix—off-road vehicle use.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 10.30.060, Interim Zoning Code 14.300.100
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Memorandum from staff on September 27, 2005
addressing issue of ways to limit off-road vehicle use in City as it would apply to any property in
the City. On January 10, 2006, staff presented a proposed definition for off-road vehicle use
that would be used for identifying the type of activity that could be precluded in certain zones.
The Council then instructed staff to draft a proposed ordinance that would amend the zoning
use matrix to prohibit off-road vehicle use in residential zones in the City.
BACKGROUND:
The Council instructed staff to draft a proposed ordinance that would amend the zoning use
matrix to prohibit off-road vehicle use in residential zones in the City, and to forward the same to
the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation.
OPTIONS: Instruct staff to revise the proposed ordinance; recommend approval or disapproval
by the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: "I move that we recommend approval of Ordinance
06-0**to the City Council."
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney; Mike Connelly, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance 06-0**
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 06-0**
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGULATIONS TO DEFINE
"OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE",AND AMENDING THE USE MATRIX TO PRECLUDE
SUCH USE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES,PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, the City has the duty and authority to maintain and protect the health, safety
and welfare of its citizens;and
WHEREAS, certain uses on private property in residential areas are detrimental to the
public interest and interfere with the use and enjoyment of public and private property in the
community;and
WHEREAS, the City is able to prohibit certain uses of property in an effort to improve the
quality of life within the City through regulations limiting the uses to which private property may be
used; and
WHEREAS, the operation of gas-powered recreational vehicles is detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare in residential zones, interfering with the quiet enjoyment of homes,patios
and yards of adjacent uses by creating dust,repetitive noise and odors.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,Washington,ordains
as follows:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of this Ordinance is to amend
SVMC 10.30.060 to provide a definition for "off-road vehicle use", and to list which zones in the
City in which off-road vehicle use will be prohibited.
Section 2. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 10.30.060, which
codifies the City's Interim Zoning Code, is amended as follows:
1. Adding definition for"Off-road vehicle use" to 14.300.100.
The following definition is added to the Interim Spokane Valley Zoning Code:
"Off-road vehicle use" is the operation of any gas-powered motorized vehicle, including but not
limited to motorcycles and/or all-terrain vehicles, on private property for recreational purposes.
This definition is not intended to include vehicles which were designed/constructed for yard or
garden work in residential areas."
2. Adding "Off-road vehicle use" to Interim Zoning Code 14.605.0201
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The prohibition of use specified herein shall not become effective until six months after adoption
to allow a reasonable time for phase-out of existing uses.
Section 3. Remainder of SVMC 10.30.060 Unchanged. The remaining provisions of
SVMC 10.30.060 are unchanged by this amendment.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five(5) days
after publication of the Ordinance Summary.
PASSED by the City Council this day of April,2006.
Mayor,Diana Wilhite
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Chris Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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The consideration of Ordinance 06-012 amending the ST. v!C to
provide a definition for "off-road vehicle use," and to list which
zones in the City in which off-road vehicle use will be prohibited is
going before the City of Spokane `Valley's City Council on the Jvlay
9th agenda for a secondreading andpublic comment. There will
be time for anyone who wishes to address the Council in regard to
this subject to do so. This will be your last chance to comment on
this ordinance before the Council takes avote to adopt/not adopt.
you may also submit written comments mailed to City 3-laCl 11 707
E. Sprague Ave. Suite 106, Spokane `Valley, 'WA 99216, attention
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk but they must be received by 5:00 pm
.May 9th, 2006.
Please feelfree to pass this information on to anyone you feel
would benefit. Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any
questions at aft
Sincerely,
Deanna Griffith
City of Spokane `Valley
11707 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 106
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 23, 2006 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business X new business X public hearing
❑ information admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Bus benches in City Rights-of-Way
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 10.07.09
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: When the City Council adopted the new sign provisions of the Code, the issue
was raised regarding advertising in the rights-of-way in the form of bus benches. The Council
asked several questions, and staff was requested to come back with a proposal on how to treat
bus benches and the advertising on them. The Council received a presentation on the
proposed ordinance change that would make bus benches an exception to the prohibition to
advertising in the rights-of-way. The Council also reviewed a proposed agreement that any
company wishing to
By way of background, the bus benches currently existing are all owned by Sunset Outdoor
Advertising, and Spokane Transit Authority is not involved in their placement or upkeep. They
are uniform in size, with the backrest (advertising area) being two feet high by six feet wide.
The existing benches were not placed pursuant to an agreement with us or Spokane County,
but I am not aware of any objection made when they were placed. The benches result in a
public benefit in that they provide transit users a place to sit while waiting. The benches would
not otherwise be placed and available.
As part of the presentation for the Council, I provided a document that I had received from Tom
Townsend of Sunset Outdoor, a list of all bus benches currently placed in City rights-of-way
(ROW), which is attached for your review as Attachment 1. It includes the name of the client
and location.
Staff understood from Council that there is a general consensus to keep the bus benches, and if
we are going to do so, what do we need to do. Included with this RCA is a proposed revision to
the City's sign provisions, included as Attachment 2. First, please note the re-numbering that
occurred resulting from an inadvertent use of the same number for several sections. Second,
Section 10.07.09.02 includes a new definition for "bus benches/structure". Lastly, Section
10.07.09.03(5) identifies that bus benches placed pursuant to an agreement with the City is an
exception to the prohibition to signs (other than signs that belong in the ROW, like street signs)
in the ROW.
Staff has also drafted a proposed agreement that any company wanting to place bus benches in
the ROW must sign, which is Attachment 3. After drafting it, I reviewed it with Mr. Townsend
for his thoughts and comments. We made some minor revisions, and he stated he thinks it is
fine now. Please note the yearly amount payable to the City for each bench, $40.
After reviewing and considering these documents, the Council instructed staff to present the
materials to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation.
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OPTIONS: Instruct staff to make changes to the agreement and/or the proposed ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Motion to recommend approval of the proposed
ordinance and form of the agreement.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The proposed agreement is $40 per year. Attachment 1
contains 77 benches listed. If that were to remain constant, the yearly amount would be $3,080.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary P. Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 — List of current benches and related information;
Attachment 2—Proposed amended sign code allowing placement of bus benches in ROW; and
Attachment 3—Proposed agreement.
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CONTRACT FOR BUS BENCH PLACEMENT
This CONTRACT is between the CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, a Washington
municipal corporation,referred to hereafter as"City" and
whose address is
, referred hereafter as "Advertiser".
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The parties agree as follows:
1. PERFORMANCE. The Advertiser shall provide and maintain bus benches for
transit patrons in return for permission to advertise thereon in accordance with the
following:
A. All bus benches must be placed in the City right-of-way, and be within ten
feet (10') of a designated transit stop as evidenced by the location of a blue transit sign.
No more than 2 bus benches will be located at any designated transit stop. The backrest
of each bus bench shall not exceed two feet high by six feet wide.
B. Bus benches shall not be placed in, or near a location where the Spokane
Transit Authority(hereafter referred to as "STA")has placed a transit shelter.
C. Bus Benches must comply with the provisions of the Americans With
Disabilities Act(ADA)requirements.
D. Bus benches are prohibited in areas where benches with signs are prohibited
by STA. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser to be aware of these areas.
E. Bus benches are prohibited in areas that are inconsistent with existing
laws, such as near a fire hydrant or handicapped parking space.
F. The Advertiser must at all times be in compliance with the Spokane Valley
Code provisions relating to signs.
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ADA and any other provisions of this contract. The Advertiser shall obtain the prior
approval of City's Director of Engineering Services or his/her designee for each
placement of a new bench. Installation or maintenance of benches shall not obstruct
traffic flow on the adjacent street.
H. The Advertiser shall keep the benches in good repair, cleaned at regular
intervals and maintained in safe condition. Each bench shall be inspected, by Advertiser
agent, at least once every thirty (30) days, and noted for repairs with any repairs to be
made within thirty (30) days thereafter. The Advertiser shall maintain litter control
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within the immediate area of each bench. Advertiser shall submit maintenance records to
the City within three business days of the request.
I. Before this agreement shall become effective, the advertiser shall submit to the
City an inventory of all its benches located on the public right-of-way. The inventory
shall include the bench location, condition and scheduled repairs, if any. The city shall
approve the inventory in whole or in part and has the full authority to order the Advertiser
to remove any bench or to have the bench repaired before it may continue to stay.
2. CONTRACT TERM. The contract shall be for a period of one year, and shall
automatically renew for an additional one year period unless written notice of termination
is provided by one of the parties.
Either party may terminate this contract by ninety (90) days' written notice to the other
party.
3. COMPENSATION. The Advertiser shall pay the City FORTY DOLLARS
($40.00)per year,per bench,payable in advance, in quarterly installments.
4. PAYMENT. The Advertiser shall submit payment to the Spokane Valley
I Community Development Department -Permit Counter, 11707 E. Sprague, Suite 106,
Spokane Valley, Washington 99206.
5. NOTICE. Notice shall be given in writing as follows:
TO THE CITY: TO THE ADVERTISER:
Name: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Name:
Phone Number: (509)921-1000 Phone Number:
Address: 11707 East Sprague Ave, Suite 106 Address:
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The parties, in the performance of this
agreement, agree to comply with all applicable Federal, State, local laws, ordinances, and
regulations.
7. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES. It is understood, agreed and declared
that the Advertiser shall be an independent Advertiser and not the agent or employee of
the City, that the City is interested in only the results to be achieved, and that the right to
control the particular manner, method and means in which the services are performed is
solely within the discretion of the Advertiser. Any and all employees who provide
services to the City under this agreement shall be deemed employees solely of the
Advertiser. The Advertiser shall be solely responsible for the conduct and actions of all
employees under this agreement and any liability that may attach thereto.
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8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All drawings, plans, specifications, and
other related documents prepared by the Advertiser under this agreement are and shall be
the property of the City, and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.17 or
other applicable public record laws.
9. RECORDS. The City shall have the right to examine during normal business
hours a copy of the up-to-date list of bus bench advertising clients, along with the
location of all such bus benches, covered in this contract. This right of review shall
extend for a period of thirty(30) days from the date final payment is made hereunder.
10. INSURANCE. During the term of the contract, the Advertiser shall maintain in
force at its own expense,the following insurance:
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance in compliance with RCW 51.12.020,
which requires subject employers to provide workers' compensation coverage for all their
subject workers and Employer's Liability or Stop Gap Insurance in the amount of
$500,000;
B. General Liability Insurance on an occurrence basis with a combined single
limit, of not less that $1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage.
It shall include contractual liability coverage for the indemnity provided under this
contract. It shall provide that the City, its officers, employees and agents are additional
insureds but only with respect to the Advertiser's services to be provided under the
contract; and
C. Automobile Liability Insurance with a combine single limit, or the equivalent,
of not less than$1,000,000 each accident or bodily injury and property damage, including
coverage for owned,hired or non-owned vehicles.
There shall be no cancellation, material change, reduction of limits or intent not to renew
the insurance coverage(s) without thirty 30 days written notice from the Advertiser or its
insurer(s) to the City.
As evidence of the insurance coverage required by this contract, the Advertiser shall
furnish acceptable insurance certificates to the City at the time the Advertiser returns the
signed contract. The certificate shall specify all of the parties who are additional insured,
and include applicable policy endorsements, the thirty (30) day cancellation clause, and
the deduction or retention level. Insuring companies or entities are subject to City
acceptance. If requested, complete copies of insurance policies shall be provided to the
City. The Advertiser shall be financially responsible for all pertinent deductibles, self-
insured retentions, and/or self-insurance.
11. INDEMINIFICATION. Each party shall indemnify and hold the other, its
officers, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from and against any and all claims,
demands, orders, decrees or judgments for injuries, death or damage to any person or
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property arising or resulting from any negligent act or omission on the part of said party
or its agents, employees or volunteers in the performance of this Agreement.
12. WAIVER. No officer, employee, agent or other individual acting on behalf of
either party has the power, right or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions
of this agreement. No waiver in one instance shall be held to be waiver of any other
subsequent breach or nonperformance. All remedies afforded in this agreement or by
law, shall be taken and construed as cumulative, and in addition to every other remedy
provided herein or by law. Failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the
provisions of this agreement or to require at any time performance by the other party of
any provision hereof shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provisions nor
shall it affect the validity of this agreement or any part thereof.
13. ASSIGNMENTS. This contract is binding on the parties and their heirs,
successors, and assigns. Neither party shall assign, transfer or delegate any or all of the
responsibilities of this agreement or the benefits received hereunder without first
obtaining the written consent of the other party.
14. CONFIDENTIALITY. Advertiser may from time to time receive information
which is deemed by the City to be confidential. Advertiser shall not disclose such
information without the express written consent of the City or upon order of a Court of
competent jurisdiction.
15. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. This Contract is entered into in Spokane
County, Washington. Venue shall be in Spokane County, State of Washington.
16. COST AND ATTORNEY FEES. In the event a lawsuit is brought with respect
to this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be awarded its costs and attorney's fees in
the amount to be determined by the Court as reasonable. Unless provided otherwise by
statute, Advertiser's attorney fees payable by the City shall not exceed the total sum
amount paid under this agreement.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This written agreement constitutes the entire and
I complete agreement between the parties and superesedes any prior oral or written
agreements. This Agreement may not be changed, modified or altered except in writing
signed by the parties hereto.
18. ANTI-KICKBACK. No officer or employee of the City of Spokane Valley,
having the power or duty to perform an official act or action related to this contract shall
have or acquire any interest in the contract, or have solicited, accepted or granted a
present of future gift, favor, service or other thing of value from or to any person
involved in this contract.
19. BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT. Section 5.05.030 of the Spokane
Valley Municipal code states that no person may engage in business with the City
without first having obtained a valid business license. The Advertiser shall be
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responsible for contacting the Licensing Department to obtain a business license, or an
exemption status determination.
20. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Agreement
should be held to be invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Agreement.
21. EXHIBITS. Exhibits attached and incorporated into this agreement are:
1. Insurance Certificates
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY XXX COMPANY
David Mercier, City Manager By:
(Title)
ATTESTED BY:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Office of the City Attorney
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.06-***
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 10.07.09 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE
SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City of Spokane Valley on June 14,2005 adopted Ordinance No. 05-016 amending
its Interim Sign Code; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that further amendments are necessary from time to time to protect the
public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that it serves the public interest to provide a regulatory mechanism
whereby bus benches can be allowed for transit users; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development regulations must be submitted to the Washington
Department of Community Trade and Economic Development pursuant to WAC 365-195-620;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Section 10.07.09 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 10.07.09 "Sign Regulations"
Section 10.07.09.01 Purpose,Intent and Scope
Signage regulations are intended to promote commerce, traffic safety and community identity while
improving the visual environment of residential,commercial and industrial areas. Signs are classified as off-
premises signs or on-premises signs. On-premises signs may be attached(wall) signs or free-standing signs.
Signs may be classified as permanent or temporary.
Section 10.07.09.02 Definitions
• Abandoned - a sign that advertises a product or service no longer available or a business no longer in
operation; a sign which is illegible, non functional, in disrepair, or hazardous as a result of lack of
maintenance; a nonconforming sign structure that has lost legal status as a result of abandonment or lack
of use.
• Billboard: A structure for the purpose of leasing advertising space to promote an interest other than
that of an individual, business, product or service available on the premises on which the billboard is
located.
• Building Sign: An extension of a building (e.g. awning, canopy, marquee), whether permanent or
temporary,which contains copy.
• Bulletin Board: See Reader Board.
• Bus Bench/Structure: A structure providing temporary shelter and/or seating for transit patrons.
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• Code Enforcement Officer: The authorized respresentative of the City of Spokane Valley with
responsibility for code compliance.
• Copy: letters, characters, illustrations, logos, graphics, symbols, writing or any combination thereof,
designed to communicate information of any kind, or to advertise, announce or identify a person, entity,
business,business product, or to advertise the sale,rental or lease of premises.
• Copy Area: the area of the sign containing any copy, symbol, sign, logo or graphic.
• Directional Sign: Any sign relating solely to internal pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation within
a complex or project.
• Electronic Sign: A sign that can be changed by electrical,electronic or computerized process; inclusive
of video boards.
• Flashing Sign: An electrical sign or portion thereof which changes light intensity in a brief,brilliant, or
sudden and transient outburst of light causing a steady on and off, glittering, sparkling, or oscillating
pattern.
• Freestanding Sign: A permanent sign not attached to or forming part of a building.
• Freeway Sign—A permanent free-standing on-premises sign or billboard located on a parcel adjacent
and contiguous to Interstate Highway 90.
• Inflatable Sign: Any temporary hollow item or character expanded or enlarged by the use of air or gas.
• Menu Board: An on-site display of menu items at a restaurant;not meant to be viewed from the street.
• Monument Sign: A sign and supporting structure constructed as a solid structure or one that gives the
appearance of a continuous,non-hollow,unbroken mass.
• Multi-Business Complex Sign: a sign with a primary facility name and a list of the individual stores or
businesses mounted on one structural element. Such a sign type includes signage describing a mall
arrangement, a strip-center development, an industrial park complex, or a multi-business structure or
complex of buildings with a unifying name and a listing of businesses contained within the grouping.
• Mural: A work of art applied directly to a wall, ceiling, or floor surface where forms and/or figures are
the dominant elements and not intended for commercial advertising. Any form of wording or logo shall
be of secondary nature to a mural.
• Name Plate—a sign showing only the name and address of the owner or occupant of the premises.
• Non-conforming Sign: Any sign which was lawfully erected and maintained on private property which
now, as a result of code amendments, does not conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of
this chapter.
• Notice Sign: A sign intended to safeguard the premises (e.g. "No Parking", "No Trespassing","Watch
Dog on Duty"); or which identifies emergency telephone number,hours,and security information.
• Obsolete Sign Structure: A sign support structure_not removed within thirty-six months 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.
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• Official Sign -a sign erected by a governmental agency within its territorial jurisdiction for the purpose
of carrying out any official duty or responsibility authorized by the City Council_and including, but not
limited to,traffic signs and signals, zoning signs, and street signs. Directional signs, special lighting or
banners celebrating seasonal or civic events sponsored and/or endorsed by the City Council are Official
signs.
• Off-Premise Sign: a sign displaying copy that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity,
event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the
premises on which the sign is located.
• On-Premise Sign: a sign which advertises or directs attention to a business, person, organization,
activity, event, place, service, or product which is manufactured and/or available on the premises where
the sign is located.
• Portable Sign: A sign not permanently attached or affixed to the ground or other permanent structure,
or a sign designed to be transported or moved from place to place, including, but not limited to signs
designed to be transported by means of wheels.
• Reader Board: A sign face consisting of tracks to hold readily changeable letters allowing frequent
changes of copy.
• Roof Sign: A sign supported by and erected on or above a roof.
• Sign Area-the gross surface area of the sign, including a single surface of a sign with messages on both
sides, the sum of all surfaces where two or more signs share a single structure, the gross surface area of
both faces of a V-shaped sign; and the copy area of a monument sign. In the case of an irregularly
shaped sign, the sign area is calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of the sign by no more than four
(4) rectangles. The sum of the area of the rectangles shall be the gross surface area. The maximum
allowable area is reduced by 10% for the second and each subsequent rectangle used in the calculation.
• Support Structure(s): Posts or columns and the anchors and bolts that structurally support the sign
attached to it.
• Temporary Sign: A sign which is to be removed within a specific period of time or upon the
occurrence of a specified event meeting the height and area requirements of Table 7.02; inclusive of
inflatables.
• Three-Sided Sign: A sign with three faces.
• Two-Sided Sign: A sign with two faces.
• Use(s)—General use categories or specific uses within categories as follows.
o Institutional Semi-Public include a churches, 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.
o Institutional -Public include a school (kindergarten through university), hospital, police station,
fire station,post office or public golf course.
o Office-include a business or professional office.
o Commercial - include permitted commercial uses other than home industry, home profession, and
those listed above.
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o Industrial—include permitted industrial uses.
• Video Board: See Electronic Sign.
• Wall Area—the two dimensional respresentation of a building elevation, including windows and doors,
excluding eaves.
• Wall Sign - A permanent sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than fifteen (15)
inches from the façade 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 are wall signs.
Section 10.07.09.02-03 Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited:
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
5. _Signs located within the public right-of-way,except official signs. and except bus benches/structures
placed pursuant to an aureement with the City.
6. 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.
7. Signs obstructing visibility within any Clearview Triangle as established in Section 10.07.06 of this
Code.
8. Billboards.
9. Off-premises signs.
I Section 10.07.09.03-04 Permit Required.
1. A permit is required for any sign excluding official signs (including traffic and directional signs);
seasonal decorations; merchandise displays; point-of-purchase advertising displays; national and
state flags; flags of a political subdivision; symbolic flags of an institution; legal notices required by
law; barber poles; historic site; monuments/ plaques; gravestones; advertising copy affixed to
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; political signs supporting political issues,
candidates or ballot measures; replacement of copy on signs otherwise permitted; and or other signs
noted on Tables 7.01 and 7.02.
2. Permit Applications 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 scaled drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision, including size,height,copy, structural
footing details,method of attachment and illumination;
d. The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;
e. The location of signs on other property for sign types subject to spacing requirements;
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f. Approved sign plan, if applicable; and
g. Tax parcel number of proposed sign.
Section 10.07.09.045 Number,General Regulations
1. On-premises attached(wall) and freestanding signs shall comply with the requirements of Table 7.01
for maximum height, maximum allowable area, maximum number of signs, minimum spacing and
setback requirements, provided however, that on-premises freestanding signage is limited to the
maximum number of either pole signs or monument sign structures allowed per 300 feet of street
frontage. i.e. if a single pole sign is authorized, no additional monument signage is permitted;
similarly, placement of monument style signs will preclude placement of a pole sign.
Table 7.01 Height, Copy Area and Spacing Requirements
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Nameplate 1 4 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a N
Institutional-Semi-Public 1 n/a 20 n/a n/a n/a n/a N
Institutional—Public 1 n/a 32 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y 25%of wall area in UR-22 only
Single Office(UR 12,UR 22) 1 n/a 32 n/a n/a n/a n/a y
Multi-tenant Office(UR 12,UR 22) 1* n/a 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y *One per building
Commercial(All Residential Zones) 1 n/a 20 n/a n/a n/a n/a y
Commercial/Industrial Zones(B1,B2, n/a * n/a n/a n/a n/a Y *25%of wall area
B3, 11, 12,13)) *
On-Premises-Freestanding
Subdivision or Area name 1* 10 60 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y *Per arterial street frontage
Industrial Park/Area Identification 1 7 150 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y
Institutional-Semi Public(Residential 1 6 16 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y Maximum copy area may be
Zone) increased up to 60 sq.ft.for
Institutional-Public(Residential Zone) 1 15 32 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y monument signs less than 7 feet in
Office/Commercial(UR12,UR 22) 1 15 32 n/a n/a n/a n/a Y height
Directional Signs n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a N
Individual/Multiple Business(Pole Signs)
Commercial,Individual Business(B1) 1* 20 50 n/a n/a n/a 5 Y *Per arterial street frontage per
business per building
Commercial,Multi-business(B1) 1* 20 100 n/a n/a n/a 5 Y *Per arterial street frontage
Commercial/Industrial,Individual1* 30 n/a 100 200 n/a 5 Y *Per street frontage per business
business(B2,B3, 11,12, 13,MZ) per building
Commercial/Industrial Multi-business 1** 40 250 n/a n/a 300 5 Y **Per street frontage and per 300
(B2,B3, 11,12,13,MZ) ft.frontage.
Freeway Commercial/Industrial,
Individual/Multi-Business(B2,B3, 11,12, 1* 50 250 n/a n/a 300 5 Y *Per 300 ft
13,MZ)
Individual/Multiple Business(Monument Signs)
Commercial, Individual Business(B1) 1* 7 75 n/a n/a n/a 5 Y
*Per arterial street frontage
Commercial,Multi-business(B1) 2* 7 75 n/a n/a n/a 5 Y
Commercial/Industrial Zones,Individual 2* 7 90 n/a n/a n/a 5 Y *Per street frontage
business(B2,B3, 11,12, 13)
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On Premises Free-Standing-Aesthetic Corridors
Office(UR12,UR 22) 1 8 32 n/a n/a n/a 5 y
Individual&Multiple Businesses—Aesthetic Corridors
Commercial(B1) 1 8 75 n/a n/a n/a 5 r Y
Commercial/Industrial(B2,B3, 11, 12,13) 2** 8 90 n/a n/a 500 5 *'Per street frontage and per 500
Y ft frontage
2. Temporary signs shall comply with the requirments of Table 7.02 for maximum height,maximum
allowable area,maximum number of signs,minimum spacing and setback requirements and
limitations relating to time and events.
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Residential Subdivision 1 10 40 1 Year Y Non-illuminated
Banners,flags,pennants, 30
inflatables n/a n/a days/quarter 10 Y One renewal
Searchlights n/a n/a 10 days 5 Y
Contractor,Architect,Surveyor,
Engineer 1 40 12 months 5 Y One extension
Real Estate
Residential 1* 5 5 N *Per road frontage
Commercial/Industrial 1 32 5 N
Open House Directional 1* 3 5 5 N *Per access street
All illuminated signs shall have lighting confined to the sign, and positioned and shielded to
minimize impacts to the surrounding area(s). Gooseneck reflectors and lights are permitted on
Freestanding and Wall Signs provided that lighting or glare does not extend beyond the property line.
Electronic signs shall be permitted on the same basis as other signs, subject to height and area
requirements of Table 7.01.
3. A roof mounted sign may be substituted for an allowed freestanding sign, provided that the height of
the sign structure may not exceed the maximum height of the zoning district in which the sign is
located.
4. Signs located within the airport hazard area shall conform to the location and height regulations of
that area.
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5. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained in a manner that prevents the free ingress or egress
from any door,window or fire escape.
6. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except Official Signs.
7. Any sign erected or maintained within five (5) feet of the public rights-of-way shall be smooth and
free of nails,tacks and wires.
Section 10.07.09.046 Comprehensive Sign Plan
Commercial development, shopping centers, industrial parks, mixed use developments, and hotel conference
centers exceeding five (5) acres in size may seek approval of a sign plan specific to the development
proposal. The Director of Community Development may approve a comprehensive sign plan that allows
deviations from the strict interpretation of spacing, height and area requirements upon a showing of good
cause, and provided that there are no adverse effects on adjacent properties. Any conditions imposed to
secure approvals shall be binding on the Applicant.
Modifications to the approved sign plan shall require reapplication and approval by the Director. If the
Applicant and Director cannot come to an agreement, the Director's decision may be appealed through the
Hearing Examiner.
Section 10.07.09.057 Aesthetic Corridors
1. The standards shown on Table 7.01 shall apply to parcels adjacent to the following designated aesthetic
corridors:
a. Appleway Avenue(between I-90 and University Avenue)
b. Evergreen Road(between Sprague Avenue and Indiana Avenue)
c. Mirabeau Parkway
d. Indiana Avenue(between Pines Road and Flora Road)
Section 10.07.09.068 Sign Location and Front Setbacks
1. Monument signs exceeding three (3) feet in height may be located at the property line outside any
border easement, provided that the requirements of Section 7.06 Clearview Triangles of the Spokane
Valley Uniform Development Code gave been met.
2. Pole signs with structural supports less than two (2) feet in width with copy area placed at a height of
seven feet or more above grade may be located at the property line, provided that the requirements of
Section 10.07.06 Clearview Triangles of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code gave been
met.
3. All temporary signs, except inflatable signs, shall be located not less than five feet from the right-of-
way.
4. Inflatable signs shall be set back not less that ten feet from the right-of-way.
5. All signs shall meet the vertical and horizontal clearance requirements of the electric utilities.
6. 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.
Section 10.07.09.079 Sign Area Calculation Illustrations
1. Sign area for wall signs is equal to 25% of the two-dimensional area of a building's elevation,excluding
eaves and gables..
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2. The sign area of a freestanding sign consisting of one sign shall be calculated as shown in Figure 7.2
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 7.3 below.
3. Any portion of the sign not necessary for structural p ET E'S PRO GOLF
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.
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4. 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.
5. 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).
6. Irregularly shaped signs may be measured in the following ways:
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a. Conventional Measurement: Total area=a*b
b. Sum of Squares: Total area=Area A+Area B+Area C+Area D
Section 10.07.09.0510 Maintenance of Signs b
1. Any signage that has been approved or that has been issued a Y.rmit 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 structure shall be repaired within thirty(30)days of notice.
3. Any signage which has been damaged to such extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby shall be
repaired or removed within forty-eight(48)hours of notice.
4. The advertising copy on any existing sign that no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted
or product sold on the premises, shall be removed by and at the expense of the property owner
within sixty(60)days of notice.
Section 10.07.09.0911 ExistinE Nonconforming Signs.
Any permanent sign made non-conforming as a result of the adoption of these regulations may be repaired,
but not structurally altered or made more non-conforming in any way. If the sign is removed in order to
make repairs, it shall be replaced within sixty (60) days, or the permit is void. Thereafter, the sign shall
conform to the requirements of this Section.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, any sign or signs for which a temporary permit has been
issued by the City shall be permitted to remain at the location or locations authorized by the permit for as
long as the permit is valid and all the requirements of the permit have been met.
ISection 10.07.09.1012 Billboards (Reserved)
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs in the official newspaper of the City as provided
by law.
PASSED by the City Council this th day of ,2006.
ATTEST: Mayor,Diana Wilhite
City Clerk,Christine Bainbridge
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Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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Update 3-1-06
C TY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: March 23, 2006
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent [' old business [' new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion: an ordinance amending SVMC 10.309.060 by
amending Chapter 14.623 zusiness Zone Matrix of the Zoning
Regulations
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70, Spokane Valley Ordinance 03-53 codified as
Section 10.30.060 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
PREVIOUS COUNCIL/COML'ISSISN
ACTION TAKEN: City Council was briefed on the proposed amendment on January 10,
2006. Planning Commission raised questions relating to the plastic
injection processes requiring additional staff research.
BACKGROUND:
Plastic Injection molding includes various processes which may generally be divided between
thermoplastic and thermoset. Thermoplastic processes, with the exception of Solvent Molding,
are generally benign and compatible with commercial uses, unless the final product requires
significant amounts of outdoor storage (e.g. large diameter pipe). This may suggest that a
limitation on the amount of outdoor storage apply in commercial zoning districts — or alternately
that the use is permitted if all storage is within an enclosed building.
Thermoset molding should remain an industrial (and probably a heavy industrial) use only.
Solvent molding should be permitted only in Heavy Industrial zoning districts.
Currently the use is permitted only in 1-2 Light Industrial and 1-3 Heavy Industrial zoning districts.
The proposed amendment was sent to CTED on December 8, 2005, and a Determination of
Non-Significance (DNS) was made on the same day, with comments due on December 30,
2005.
OPTIONS: Approve, provide staff with direction or disapprove.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Not applicable
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director
PIM RCA Plastic Injection Molding 3-23-06
Administrative Report
Planned Unit Developments
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ATTACHMENTS: Mr. McCall's explanatory Memo, Draft ordinance (revised).
Created on 3/2/2006 3:18:00 PM
Marina,
I would like to start by explaining there are two different major groups of plastics, thermoplastic and
thermoset. Thermoplastic resins can be melted, formed and resolidified many times, much like water and
ice. Thermosets on the other hand once they are solidified (set up)they can not be liquefied.
Thermoplastics are what we use. They are pretty clean and I have never been able to smell them outside
the doors of any of the shops I have visited or worked in. Thermosets, however, are dirty, smelly, and I
avoid them whenever possible. Knowing this I separated the definitions into the proper groups. I also
reorganized the list so items that are similar or used in the same process are together.
Jim McCall
Thermoplastic:
Blow molding -A method of fabrication in which a parison (hollow tube) is forced into the shape of the
mold cavity by internal air pressure. This is the method by which pop and water bottles as well as milk
jugs are made. This process is similar to glass blowing.
Centrifugal Casting-A method of forming thermoplastic resins in which the granular resin is placed in a
rotatable container, heated to molten condition by the transfer of heat through the walls of the container,
and rotated so that the centrifugal force induced will force the molten resin to conform to the configuration
of the interior surface of the container. Used to fabricate large diameter pipes and similar cylindrical items.
A specific type of Rotational Molding, also known as"Roto Molding."
Extrusion Molding - Process for making pipe, sheets, hoses, etc. Essentially these machines are half of
an Injection Molding machine and extrude plastic out continuously.
Family mold (injection) -A multi-cavity mold where each of the cavities forms one of the component parts
of the assembled finished object. This is a specific type of tool (mold) used in Injection Molding.
Injection Blow molding -A blow molding process in which the parison to be blown is formed by injection
molding.
Parison -The hollow plastic tube from which a container, toy, etc. is blow molded.
Rotational molding -A method used to make hollow articles from plastisols and lattices. Plastisol is
charged into a hollow mold capable of being rotated in one or two planes. The hot mold fuses the plastisol
into a gel after the rotation has caused it to cover all surfaces. The mold is then chilled and the product
stripped out.
Solvent molding - Process for forming thermoplastic articles by dipping a male mold in a solution or
dispersion of the resin and drawing off the solvent to leave a layer of plastic film adhering to the mold.
This is also commonly referred to as Dip Molding. You used to be able to buy jugs of this at hardware
stores, now most tool manufacturers put this on themselves. This is the one type of thermoplastic
process that should be kept in industrial zones due to the use of chemicals.
Thermoset:
Bag molding-A method of applying pressure during bonding or molding, in which a flexible cover, usually
in connection with a rigid die or mold, exerts pressure on the material being molded, through the
application of air pressure or drawing of a vacuum.
Cold molding -A procedure in which a composition is shaped at room temperature and cured by
subsequent baking.
Compression Molding: Process through which a Resin is sintered together through pressure and heat.
This process is not widely used. It was used to make telephones out of phenolic resins.
Jet molding - Processing technique characterized by the fact that most of the heat is applied to the
material as it passes through the nozzle or jet, rather than in a heating cylinder as is done in conventional
processes.
PIM Molding Definitions Memo-Jim McCall Page 1 of 2
Created on 3/2/2006 3:18:00 PM
Pulp molding-Process by which a resin-impregnated pulp material is preformed by application of a
vacuum and subsequently oven cured or molded.
Transfer molding-A method of forming articles by fusing a plastic material in a chamber and then forcing
essentially the whole mass into a hot mold where it solidifies.
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Updated 3-1-06
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.06-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,AMENDING CHAPTER 14.623,BUSINESS ZONES MATRIX,
CODIFIED AS SECTION 10.30.060 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE,TO PERMIT PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING IN CERTAIN BUSINESS
ZONES.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 03-053 codified as 10.30.060 of the
Spokane Valley Municipal Code, adopted the Spokane County Zoning Code as Interim Development
Regulations pursuant to the requirements of RCW Chap.36.70A; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Goal Goal UL.5a is to "[p]rovide consistent,fair and timely
regulations that are flexible and responsive and effective"; and
WHEREAS, Policy UL.5.6 is to "[r]eview development regulations continuously to ensure clarity,
consisitency,predictability and direction"; and
WHEREAS, the technology associated with plastic injection molding involves heating of plastic
pellets into a mold without the use of solvents or volatile organic compounds; and
WHEREAS, the process is not inconsistent with other uses of similar or greater land use intensity
allowed within certain buiness zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Spokane Valley Planning Commission on
January 12,2006 to provide the opportunity for public comment on the proposed regulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed development regulations must be submitted to the Washington
Department of Community Trade and Economic Development pursuant to WAC 365-195-620;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Chapter 14.300.100 is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
"Plastic Molding(thermoplastic): A process of converting pelletized plastic into molds using
heat,without the use of solvents or volatile organic compounds(VOC). Thermoplastic resins can be
melted,formed and resolidified.Thermoplastic processes include injection molding,blow molding,
injection blow molding,rotational molding,roto molding,and extrusion molding. Does not include
solvent molding.
Plastic Molding(Thermoset): an injection molding process which uses heat, industrial processes
and solvents to create plastic forms which cannot be re-formed. Thermoset processes include bag
molding, cold molding,jet molding,pulp molding,transfer molding and compression molding.
Plastic Solvent molding: Also known as Dip molding,forms thermoplastic articles by dipping a
male mold and drawing off the solvent to leave a plastic film adhering to the mold."
Section 2._Chapter 14.623.020 is amended to add the following use in Business Zones Matrix as
follows:
BB=1 B-2 B-3
Plastic Injection molding(Thermoplastic) N P P
Plastic Injection molding(Thermoset) N N N
Plastic Injection Solvent Molding N N N
PIM Ordinance amending Matrix for Plastic injection molding 03-23-06
Page 1 of 2
Updated 3-1-06
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs in the official newspaper of the City as provided
by law.
PASSED by the City Council this day of ,2006.
Mayor,Diana Wilhite
ATTEST:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
PIM Ordinance amending Matrix for Plastic injection molding 03-23-06
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