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Agenda 01/28/2012 �CITYO�� p Vall�/ u � Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. January 28, 2012 6:00 p.m. L CALL TO ORDER IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IIL ROLL CALL IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Jan. 12, 2012 VL PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda VIL COMMISSION REPORTS VIIL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. APPROVAL OF FINDINGS: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TITLE 22.70 LANDSCAPING AND FENCING REQUIREMENTS B. NEW BUSINESS: l. PUBLIC HEARING:PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TITLE 22.110 SIGN REGULATIONS X. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER XI. ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF BILL BATES -CHAIR JOHN HOHMAN,CD DIRECTOR 70HN G.CARROLL SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MGR,AICP RUSTiN HALL RoD HIGGINs STEVEN NEILL MARCIA SANDS DEANNA GRIFFITH,SECRETARY JOE STOY-VICE CHAIR WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG Spokane Valley Planning Commission DRAFT Minutes Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. January 12, 2012 L CALL TO ORDER Secretary of the Commission, Deanna Griffith called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance IIL ROLL CALL Commissioners Bates, Carroll, Hall, Higgins, Neill, Sands, Stoy were present. . Staff attending the meeting: Scott Kuhta, Planner Manager; Kelly Konkright, Deputy Ciry Attorney; Lori Barlow, Senior Planner; Karen Kendall, Assistant Planner; Inga Note, Senior traffic Engineer Dean Grafos, Councilmember; Ben Wick, Councilmember; Deanna Griffith, Secretary of the Commission A. Election of Officers: Secretary Deanna Griffith explained nominations would be accepted for the position of Chair, votes would be taken by ballot. The same would happen for the position of Vice Chair. Nominations were opened for the office of Chair of the Commission and Commissioner Higgins nominated Commissioner Bill Bates. Commissioner Sands nominated Commissioner Hall. Commissioner Hall nominated Commissioner Sands. Nominations were closed. Commissioner T�ote Commissioner T�ote Stoy Bates Hall Sands Sands Hall Carroll Hall Higgins Bates Bates Bates Neill Bates Votes were recorded as follows: Bates =four, Hall = 2, Sands = 1: Commissioner Bates was elected Chairman of the Commission. Nominations were then opened for the office of Vice-Chair. Commissioner Higgins nominated Commissioner Stoy. There were no other nominations for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Stoy was declared Vice-Chair by consensus. IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Stoy made a motion which was unanimously approved to accept the January 12, 2012 agenda as presented. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bates noted that there was an error in the December 08, 2011 minutes noting the amendment was listed incorrectly. Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the 01-12-2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 4 October 27, 2011 minutes as presented and the December 08, 2011 minutes as amended. The vote to approve this motion was unanimous. VL PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. VIL COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioners had nothing to report. VIIL ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning Manager welcomed Mr. Higgins and congratulated Commissioners Bates and Stoy on their new positions. Mr. Kuhta reminded the Commissioners about the possible joint meeting with City Council on Feb 21, 2012. Mr. Kuhta also had a brief discussion regarding the Commission's advanced agenda. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Unfinished Business: Code Amendment CTA-03-11, Chapter 22.70 Landscaping Proposed amendments Asst. Planner Karen Kendall reviewed the questions that Commission had at the previous meeting. • Does the clearview triangle apply to residential driveways. • An exception for fence heights for utility companies. • Landscaping points, intent for reducing point requirement • Tree staking requirements Ms. Kendall covered the proposed amendments, discussed changes that staff had already incorporated based on previous discussions with the Commissioners. • Clarify fence height on Flanking Yards; • Correction to Clear View Triangle tables and definition; • Clarify which zones allow barbed wire; • Streamline landscape point calculations; • Remove landscaping requirement around signs in developed areas; • Provide more options to modify landscape requirements; and • Establish threshold when a Landscape Architect is required Discussion with the Commissioners covered several items including: would it be appropriate to broaden the discretion for the barbed wire for more than utility companies, should an exception be allowed for concertina wire, would existing barbed wire fences be considered legal non-conforming (Mr Kuhta answered yes they would be). Questions that were also answered were regarding the reduction of landscaping points below 500 sf of developed area, what the definition of developed area was, tree staking would now be optional, but a new graphic would be inserted to show staking below the ground however it 01-12-2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 4 would be stated that the staking must be removed within 12 months. Discussion also covered reducing the requirement for when a landscape architect would be required. After a page by page review of the proposed text amendments Commissioner Sands made a motion to approve the proposed text amendments and recommend approval to the City Council of CTA-03-11. Vote on this motion was unanimous. Planning Manager Kuhta reminded the Commissioners that staff would be returning at the next meeting with the prepared findings for approval. B. New Business: Study Session CTA-06-ll proposed amendments to title 22110, Sign Regulations Senior Planner Lori Barlow made a presentation regarding proposed amendments to Title 22.110 sign regulations Ms. Barlow explained that during a presentation to City Council regarding the sign regulations, the Ciry Council had questions and requested that staff make some comparisons to surrounding jurisdictions and requested some changes be made to the current regulations. Ms. Barlow discussed the items in the current code that will be addressed in the proposed upcoming amendment. ■ allow A-frame signs �� ■ modify the requirements for temporary signs ■ increase the number of freestanding signs allowed for businesses on large lots fronting arterials ■ Clarify that churches are allowed signage in any zone ■ allow multi-family complexes to display wall signs; and ■ require electronic signs to be equipped with an automatic dimming capability A-frame signs.: Currently the code prohibits A-frame signs. Business have expressed the desire to have them back Ms Barlow stated that A-fame signs will be allowed with the amendment, max. size would be nine sf., no higher than three feet, cannot be located farther than 12 feet from the business entrance, can only be used during business hours, be well maintained, one sign per business and real estate signs would be limited to five s£ Ms. Barlow stated that these signs had been regulated previously to reduce the clutter along the roadways. She also mentioned that the current proposal is for the business not to move the sign more than 12 feet from the entrance, and that there could be some concern regarding this point. Free Standing signs: Currently each business is allowed one free standing sign per street frontage. Council would like to create standard based on frontage. The proposed amendment would change to allow one freestanding sign for each 500 feet of lineal frontage, all other requirements stay the same. Other jurisdictions have similar requirements - the City of Spokane; 300 feet, Spokane County; 500 feet. Ms Barlow stated that staff felt that Spokane Valley is suburban and more conservative, therefore felt the 500 foot decision. Commissioner Bates wanted to know if the size of the sign was regulated. Ms. Barlow responded yes, but the City was not aware of issues based on the size of the sign. Commissioner Carroll asked if there would be an inequity between shallow lots and deep lots and did any jurisdictions using total square footage of lot instead of frontage. Most jurisdictions have standards for spacing of the signs. Commissioner Stoy asked if signs had setbacks, the response is yes, but not the same as building setbacks. Commissioner Stoy stated he felt this could lead to clutter. 01-12-2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of 4 Wall signs on multi-family complexes—Currently the City did not have allowance for multi-family complexes to have a wall sign to state the name of complex on wall. This amendment would allow such a sign for them. Dimming requirements of electronic signs: Ms Barlow stated this was common concern for electronic signs to require dimming capability. The proposed language would require all new electronic signs to automatically adjust based on ambient light. Signs for churches in residential zones: Ms. Barlow informed the Commissioners that currently churches are only allowed an monument or pole sign if on an arterial. The proposed language would allow a monument sign in any zone. Ms Barlow said that changing this regulation would allow monument signs to be allowed in all zones, regardless of the business, not just churches.. Commissioner Stoy asked a question regarding probable reader boards, which Ms. Barlow stated are still prohibited. Temporary signs — Currently Ms. Barlow said, temporary signs are allowed with a permit only twice a year for 30 days. The proposed amendment would allow a single temp sign whenever a business would like. The sign could not be bigger than 20 sf, and must be well maintained. The amendment would also allow additional signage twice a year, for up to 30 days, for a fee. The questions Commissioners posed after Ms. Barlow's presentation why would it be a concern if A-frame signs were limited to 12-feet from business entrance. Mr. Kuhta gave an example of a business in strip mall that might need to have the sign farther from the door.. Commissioner Carroll wondered if the dimensions of signage material should be taken into account when basing the sign sizes. Commissioner Bates wondered if staff knew how many illegal temporary signs we in the City and con�rmed that the City is complaint driven in regard to enforcement. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER There was nothing for the good of the order � °� XL ADJOURNMENT The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. SUBMITTED: �� .,_ � Deanna Griffith, Secretary Date APPROVED: Bill Bates, Chairperson 01-12-2012 Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 4 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Action Meeting Date: January 26, 2012 Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent �unfinished business ❑ new business ❑public hearing ❑information ❑ admin.report ❑pending legislation FILE NUMBER: CTA-03-11 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approve findings and recommendations —code text amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC). DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: City initiated code text amendment modifying Chapter 22.70 (Fencing, Screening and Landscaping)in the Spokane Valley's Municipal Code (SVMC). GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 17.80150 and 19.30.040 PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: Planning Commission conducted deliberations on January 12, 2012 after a continued public hearing on December 8, 20ll and the initial public hearing held on November 11, 2011. A study session was held on September 22, 20ll. BACKGROUND: City Council directed staff to proceed with modifications to the fencing and landscaping standards (Chapter 22.70) in the SVMC. On August 25, 2011 the Planning Commission was presented an overview of landscaping standards and outlined proposed changes. The Commission held a study session on September 22, 20ll. This was followed by a public hearing on November 11, 20ll which was continued to December 8, 2011. The Commission deliberated and approved the proposed code text amendment to the City Council with a 7-0 vote on January 12, 2012. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation to City Council.. STAFF CONTACT: Karen Kendall, Assistant Planner ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Planning Commission's Findings and Recommendations Attachment B: Planning Commission's recommended text amendments RPCA Findings and Recommendation for CTA-03-11 1 of 1 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION January 26,2012 The following �ndings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval. A. Background: 1. The proposal is a City initiated code text amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.70,Fencing, Screening and Landscaping. . 2. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 10, 20ll,with deliberations continuing on December 8, 2011 and January 12, 2012. The Planning Commission approved the following amendments to SVMC 22.70; a. Section 22.70.020.B—Allow fences to be placed on the property line in a flanking yard (corner lot) outside of the front yard setback. b. Section 22.70.020.0—Modify language to provide more clarity to the clearview triangle definition and update references to tables and figures to ensure this section is administered correctly. c. Section 22.70.020.F—Define which zones allow barbed, concertina or razor wire. d. Section 22.70.030.E.9 and Table 22.70-4—Consolidate all landscape point calculation requirements into Table 22.70-4 and moved Section 22.70.040.N beneath table. e. Section 22.70.030.E.9—Consolidated into Table 22.70-4. f. Section 22.70.030.G.S.f—Modi�ed language so tree staking is optional and specified a time limit for removal. g. Section 22.70.030.G.6—Consolidated into Table 22.70-4. h. Section 22.70.030.G.9—Added flexibility to landscaping requirements relating to new parking stalls. i. Section 22.70.030.J.4—Remove landscape requirement for new signs in developed areas. j. Section 22.70.030.L.1.e—Add additional fle�bility to landscaping requirements for industrial zoned properties. k. Section 22.70.030.M—Clarified the party certifying the landscaping at project completion. l. Figure 22.70-14—Added an alternative to above ground tree staking for more options. Section 22.70.030.N—Moved to Section 22.70.030.E3 —Provide a landscape point threshold for requiring a landscape architect to prepare a landscape plan and clarifying who will certify the installed landscaping at time of completion B. Findings: The Planning Commission finds the proposed code text amendment to be consistent with the applicable provisions of the Growth Management Act, Countywide Planning Policies and the City's Comprehensive Plan; 1. GMA Policies The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) provides that each city shall adopt a comprehensive land use plan and development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan. 2. Countvwide Plannin�Policies The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) are based on principles developed through a lengthy citizen participation process. One of the guiding principles coming out of that process was the importance of protecting neighborhood character. For most citizens, neighborhood character is one of the primary ingredients in their perceived quality of life. It is the intent of the CWPP to Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission for CTA-03-11 Page 1 of 2 maintain neighborhood character and prevent neighborhoods from suffering the negative effects of growth. 3. Ci .t�pokane Valley Goals and Policies The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and adopted CWPP. a. Policy LUP— 12: Protect residential areas from impacts of adjacent non-residential uses and/or higher intensity uses through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. b. Goal LUG—3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily accessible mixed use areas that appeal to inventors, consumers and residents and enhance the community image and economic vitality. c. Policy LUP—4.5: Ensure compatibility between mixed-use developments and residential areas by regulation height, scale, setbacks and buffers. d. Policy LUP—4.6: Develop community design guidelines to promote common open space,public art, and plazas in commercial and office developments. e. Policy LUP—82: Integrate sidewalks,bike lanes, landscaping, and area lighting in office areas to provide a safe and attractive working environment. £ Policy LUP— 102: Encourage a diverse array of industries to locate in Spokane Valley. g. Policy LUP— 113: Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other development standards for industrial areas. h. LUP-141 requires the use of performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. i. Goal EDG-2: Encourage redevelopment of commerciaUindustrial properties within the City. The Planning Commission finds the proposed code text amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,welfare, and protection of the environment. Conclusions: The proposed City initiated, code text amendments to SVMC 22.70 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends approval to the City Council of proposed City initiated, code text amendments to SVMC 22.70 (Fencing, Screening and Landscaping) as attached. Approved this 26te day of January,2012 Bill Bates, Chairman ATTEST Deanna Griffith, Secretary Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission for CTA-03-11 Page 2 of 2 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION January 26,2012 The following �ndings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval. A. Background: 1. The proposal is a City initiated code text amendment to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 22.70,Fencing, Screening and Landscaping. . 2. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 10, 20ll,with deliberations continuing on December 8, 2011 and January 12, 2012. The Planning Commission approved the following amendments to SVMC 22.70; a. Section 22.70.020.B—Allow fences to be placed on the property line in a flanking yard (corner lot) outside of the front yard setback. b. Section 22.70.020.0—Modify language to provide more clarity to the clearview triangle definition and update references to tables and figures to ensure this section is administered correctly. c. Section 22.70.020.F—Define which zones allow barbed, concertina or razor wire. d. Section 22.70.030.E.9 and Table 22.70-4—Consolidate all landscape point calculation requirements into Table 22.70-4 and moved Section 22.70.040.N beneath table. e. Section 22.70.030.E.9—Consolidated into Table 22.70-4. f. Section 22.70.030.G.S.f—Modi�ed language so tree staking is optional and specified a time limit for removal. g. Section 22.70.030.G.6—Consolidated into Table 22.70-4. h. Section 22.70.030.G.9—Added flexibility to landscaping requirements relating to new parking stalls. i. Section 22.70.030.J.4—Remove landscape requirement for new signs in developed areas. j. Section 22.70.030.L.1.e—Add additional fle�bility to landscaping requirements for industrial zoned properties. k. Section 22.70.030.M—Clarified the party certifying the landscaping at project completion. l. Figure 22.70-14—Added an alternative to above ground tree staking for more options. Section 22.70.030.N—Moved to Section 22.70.030.E3 —Provide a landscape point threshold for requiring a landscape architect to prepare a landscape plan and clarifying who will certify the installed landscaping at time of completion B. Findings: The Planning Commission finds the proposed code text amendment to be consistent with the applicable provisions of the Growth Management Act, Countywide Planning Policies and the City's Comprehensive Plan; 1. GMA Policies The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) provides that each city shall adopt a comprehensive land use plan and development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan. 2. Countvwide Plannin�Policies The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP) are based on principles developed through a lengthy citizen participation process. One of the guiding principles coming out of that process was the importance of protecting neighborhood character. For most citizens, neighborhood character is one of the primary ingredients in their perceived quality of life. It is the intent of the CWPP to Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission for CTA-03-11 Page 1 of 2 maintain neighborhood character and prevent neighborhoods from suffering the negative effects of growth. 3. Ci .t�pokane Valley Goals and Policies The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and adopted CWPP. a. Policy LUP— 12: Protect residential areas from impacts of adjacent non-residential uses and/or higher intensity uses through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. b. Goal LUG—3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily accessible mixed use areas that appeal to inventors, consumers and residents and enhance the community image and economic vitality. c. Policy LUP—4.5: Ensure compatibility between mixed-use developments and residential areas by regulation height, scale, setbacks and buffers. d. Policy LUP—4.6: Develop community design guidelines to promote common open space,public art, and plazas in commercial and office developments. e. Policy LUP—82: Integrate sidewalks,bike lanes, landscaping, and area lighting in office areas to provide a safe and attractive working environment. £ Policy LUP— 102: Encourage a diverse array of industries to locate in Spokane Valley. g. Policy LUP— 113: Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other development standards for industrial areas. h. LUP-141 requires the use of performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. i. Goal EDG-2: Encourage redevelopment of commerciaUindustrial properties within the City. The Planning Commission finds the proposed code text amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety,welfare, and protection of the environment. Conclusions: The proposed City initiated, code text amendments to SVMC 22.70 is consistent with the goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan. Recommendations: The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends approval to the City Council of proposed City initiated, code text amendments to SVMC 22.70 (Fencing, Screening and Landscaping) as attached. Approved this 26te day of January,2012 Bill Bates, Chairman ATTEST Deanna Griffith, Secretary Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission for CTA-03-11 Page 2 of 2 Chapter 22.70 FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING Sections: 22.70.010 Purpose and intent. 22.70.020 General provisions— Fencing. 22.70.030 Screening and buffering. 22.70.010 Purpose and intent. The use of fencing and screening reduces visual, noise and lighting impacts on adjacent properties and provides visual separation and physical buffers between land uses. It also serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community by eliminating dangerous conditions and preserving property values. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.70.020 General provisions— Fencing. A. No sight-obstructing fence more than 36 inches in height, nor any non-sight-obstructing fence (cyclone) more than 48 inches in height may be erected and/or maintained within the required front yard of any lot used for residential purposes. B. Any fence or wall, erected or placed behind the minimum required front yard setback line on a flankinq, side or rear yard may be erected or maintained to a maximum height of eight feet above the adjacent grade in residential zoning districts. Lots with double street frontage may have a fence constructed on the Iproperty line around the yard not used as the main point of access (the apparent�ask�a��rear vard). C. Neither residential, commercial or industrial fencing, nor any sight obstruction including vegetation, Iwhich constitutes a hazard to the traveling public shall be permitted on any sa�e�lot in any zone within the area designated as the "clearview triangle" as set forth below: 1. A clearview triangle is a measurement applied at the intersection of two streets1 or the intersection of an alley, private road or se�e�sfa-�driveway and a street to ensure unobstructed vision of motorists and pedestrians. Within the clearview triangle, the space between three and one-half feet and seven feet above the street, or three feet above the sidewalk, must be unobstructed and calculated as follows: � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � � Figure 22.70-1 Clearview Requirements S7IFJCi�'FA7I�OI+1'lE4 fTH[N iCl�AdiS+'�W'd'RIANGi L.E �' -. d �-�. . „� �, IwdN i M[�'M , o ��'�� nr�...�rv�r�r n+r�i r� �r�� g� �r�� Clearview trianqles for new development and new commercial drivewav approaches shall be calculated usinq the methods presented in SVMC 22.130.040 Street Standards. a. Uncontrolled Intersection. The right isosceles triangle having sides of 50 feet measure along the curb line of each intersecting local access street (or five feet from edge of pavement for a street with no curbs), °"°„ ^r^^mm°r^�°' �'r�"°,^,°„ (see Figure 22.70-2); or Figure 22.70-2 Uncontrolled Intersection I �n�°t. - � �-- ��. �srF�T� ' ��i�sr�7 �ou�e ___ __--�=��r =�-w,ax ,.� --�I r�---s._ _ , � F'fl�'ER17 LRfE 1 f � - � ' . �� . I i } , �J} � . a � � `�.r: p i; i �'+ �� ..{f,. � • . ,�� ' t� �w�o cx��, s r�� 'r u��rr�� .r � .�1 il � . �� _v� �� "��1�� {'�77��'� � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 2 Figure 22.70-2 Uncontrolled Intersection soh soh Local Access Street Local Access Street� ��URB � CIN PROPERN LINE ROPERTY LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY w � � � Q N 0 z � z a a � � NOTE:If no curb is present, 0 o measure in 5 feet towards � � a a the property line from the edge of the roadway. �CURB� CIN QN RIGHT-OF-WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY b. Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersection. The right triangle having a 16-foot side measured along the curb line of a local access street (or five feet from edge of pavement for a street with no curbs), alley or commercial driveway, and the distance shown on Table 22.70-1 based on posted speed along the side along the curb line of the intersecting street (or five feet from edge of pavement for a street with no curbs) (see Figure 22.70-3); or F� ure 22.70-3 Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersection �7,µq,F7441 : � F F4�� ; . . . ThR�C�I mHFf7 .�:. � I'ii�llW 911E4r ' � �' C.�6 .. ».°�._ _...... ._..�...._ ..�.___,_ .".�..._�� . — ��---T�._."__ ..s_ _— ' flff�Ii��fT � � � _ � .. . � � � � �j� . . .. •.,� _ �J�,�' YliLXFJ1IT Ll! .-, , ,. � � . . ;�. � p � - - . k, , � . � _,.. �.. •��- � �-�- -�_��. .� _ : - � +. : � � . i q tu� ��cae�s r�.�a.�.��d�n4wx+r� � �. �+ _._ _ i��. �r��rs wac�1►+��oF'n��w�r . k,�: �.f c��s�r<r-.r+ar �r�r v�r,r�w au� � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 3 Figure 22.70-3 Two-Way Stop Controlled Intersection � SThrouglh Streetl � � SThrouglh Streeti � CURB � � � v' `° � QN � RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY Z LINE a � z a O z a o NOTE:If no curb is present, a measure in 5 feet towards the property line from the c�n �CURB� edge of the roadway. RIGHT-OF-WAY QN RIGHT-OF-WAY Table 22.70-1 ` — Two-Wav Stop Controlled '�� Intersection I Posted Speed (in MPH) Distance (in Feet) I 25 70 I 30 95 I 35 110 c. In cases including, but not limited to, arterials with posted speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour, one-way streets, steep grades and sharp curves, the City traffic engineer will determine the appropriate measurement; or d. Yield-Controlled Intersection. For intersections of local streets with 25 mile per hour speed limits, the right triangle having a 35-foot side measured along the curb line or edge of pavement of the yield-controlled street, and an 80-foot side measured along the curb line or edge of pavement of the intersecting street. Triangles for yield-controlled intersections on collectors or arterials, or streets with speeds higher than 25 miles per hour, will be determined by the City traffic engineer(see Figure 22.70-4); or � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 4 Fit� 22.70-4 Yield-Controlled Intersection K?. � Ao FT, ! �. 7Ft�U�QI� � � ��9�EET o �°� -_ . . , . . . . . . . ..._'�, f� . . . . . . _ � . �...�... _.:._'. : . . : . .. : . .�.f �. £. .. . .. _ — '.�11 I�YA flf�! . I 5 � � �� r u� _ _ �o ., ; , — .y,_ __�` � Y , .� . �i'� I Iv� , i i S �_ � -� 'Sk �I"�f�IT�[�F'N'A�Y CJ�'Y f1C�f-{3F-�%YAY Figure 22.70-4 Yield-Controlled Intersection � Through9treet � � Through9treet � NRB � � Y a m � � CIN � PROPERTY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE QN �NRB� RIGHT-OF-WAY QN RIGHT-OF-WAY e. All-Wav Stop Controlled. The trianale determined bv the Citv traffic enaineer usina AASHTO siaht distance reauirements for all-wav stop controlled intersections: or f. Signal-Controlled Intersection. The triangle determined by the City traffic engineer using AASHTO sight distance requirements for signalized intersections; or g. Noncommercial Driveway Serving Three or More Residences. The right isosceles triangle having sides of 15 feet measured along the curb line of the street and the edge of the driveway (see Figure 22.70-5). � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 5 Figure 22.70-5 Noncommercial Driveway ,��r. - �rr. _ '� • �� -��T ,. � f .:,a . . _ •., �.,. �, �.. T� .- ��IT Fh�F11-0F�WAT � . , � � f- ` ' w ' `�'R�'�'f L� 4� � 'f, , �-k j� \.. ..�:. _.. . _ ��} �{ _> ._ _ . i � M1� - � .k �'�,. . . �r .. '1 ��' � � . P �.. . 1t . x;�� i �-� �+�.. . � I .. � k �� . �1.� . . � 'C}� Figure 22.70-5 Noncommercial Driveway � St eet � � St eet � CURB � _ PROPERTYLINE � QN T 3 � RIGHT-OF-WAY i .'^. 0 � EDGEOF��EDGEOF DRIVEWAY DRIVEWAY D. Exemptions. Clearview triangle regulations of this chapter shall not apply to: 1. Public utility poles; 2. Trees, so long as they are not planted in the form of a hedge and are trimmed to a height of at least seven feet above the street surface; 3. Properties where the natural ground contour penetrates the clearview triangle; and 4. Traffic control devices installed by the City. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 6 E. Fences in nonresidential, commercial, mixed use and industrial zoning districts shall not exceed eight feet in height. F. Barbed��wire may be used for security purposes in mixed use, commercial and industrial zoninq districts in the absence of a residential component only on the upper one-quarter of the fence� �.,,�„�+r,�� ,. ,�,�+r,,.+� garbed��r°, ^ °��^° ^ r wire shall not be permitted in any residential zoninq district (except for confininq animals, see Section 22.70.020.G and H)or in anv commercial and mixed use zoning district adjacent to any public right-of-way. An administrative determination mav be made bv the Director for communitv facilities seekinq relief from barbed wire requirements. G. In anv residential zoninq district, barbed wire fences mav be used to confine animals, if the parcel meets the requirements contained in Section 19.40.150. H. Electric fences may be used for the confinement of animals; provided, however, that: 1. The fence is marked with warning signs at least 24 square inches in area located every 150 feet; and 2. The electric fence is located not less than 24 inches from the property line; and 3. Access to the fence is limited by conventional fencing or enclosure. I#. A combination of sight-obscuring fences and landscaping shall be required between incompatible land uses as established in SVMC 22.70.030. J�. Fencing shall not block the view of fire protection equipment from approach. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 22.70.030 Screening and buffering. A. Applicability. The provisions of this section apply only to multifamily and nonresidential projects. B. Type I —Full Screening. 1. Where required for full screening, a sight-obscuring fence shall be installed consistent with the requirements for a clearview triangle. The fence shall be at least six feet high and 100 percent sight obscuring. Fences may be made of wood, ornamental iron or aluminum, brick, masonry, architectural panels, chain link with slats, or other permanent materials, berms, walls,vegetative plantings, or some combination of these. 2. The required fence shall be further screened by a mix of plantings located within a five-foot buffer strip that are layered and/or combined to obtain an immediate dense sight-obscuring barrier of two to three feet in height, selected to reach six feet in height at maturity as follows: � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � � a. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet on center, with a maximum of 50 percent of the trees being deciduous; b. Evergreen shrubs shall comprise at least 75 percent of the plantings, planted at a distance of not less than six feet on center; c. A minimum of 24 points of landscaping shall be installed for every 25 linear feet of buffer area; d. Plantings used for full screening adjacent to public or private rights-of-way shall be located outside the fence or security system. Figure 22.70-6 Example of Type I Landscaping with Sight-Obscuring Fence (Not to Scale) Lve,greer,rr�.e �_J�«:i<uxxs; .. `;Fint:,, _� �?{°� ti ti} -,+�� •` ,�-��, �"' `� ..- �� '� L "� ��, '� J e c x�l� �,f'if� '�� '�� `��-�"�Y'i`°:�•�� ;��'� �'v�� #�� *T� ��,.. �' t 5 �1 � �- . . �� . �� ". :� _ . . � � �� ` a�~''.� �� '� :,"`'.�,� '�' �" ` �� - � �'ti.. }-`�+'r'�� k ff17i'< fl+llfl7 •�- � �..r � LJ Z • h�� t+-�F'3 €�v:1r�UT11Y�tS.`IY:4' 3. All trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the standards of the IAmerican °°°^^�°+�^^ ^f "'��r°°r„m°^Standard for Nurserv Stock. All newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and maintained to give a clean and weed-free appearance. � ip- �,.,a� J1}s�� F. - �pr e� ..k_ k . '_'�^ � I��AN'I'IF{L�kl I?:'fL1Rl: �F.' �� II � � ;� ' r�. � _ yr i,� '.r �� - - . 1�� }� e#� - � . . I I'I'.I1 I.*�'I'I�1:4H It U.�I I I'd]I-1�'_'4' �I(�I I`I'�i iH ti l'lil�i'I'IT�it�l 9:!�0:l�. Figure 22.70-7 Type I Full Screening C. Type II —Visual Buffering. 1. Where required to minimize the incompatibility between adjacent land uses, a visual screen of not less than five feet in width which may consist of fencing, architectural panels, berms, walls, vegetative plantings, or some combination of these shall be installed as follows: a. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet on center, with a maximum of 75 percent of the trees being deciduous; � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � $ b. Evergreen shrubs shall comprise at least 50 percent of the plantings; c. A minimum of 18 points of landscaping shall be installed for every 25 linear feet of buffer area. 2. All trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in accordance with the standards of the American o��,,,,,�+,,,., „f n�„r�or,,,,,o., �� ,. „f�.�hi..h ;� ., f,�o ;.,+ho n��.,.,;.,n �'°^°�i;Standard for Nurserv Stock. All newly planted trees and shrubs shall be mulched and maintained to give a clean and weed-free appearance. Figure 22.70-8 Example of Type II Landscaping Eueir�reen Tree a$ciduous Shrub� � �� , � � � � � � � � � �..� � . � �� . �-. �`�� - � � `� . c . � ...-;,- � : _ :,= ' : �- �r re�: : .. r: . � � md7C �-r v-�Hoo e , . � � J�� Gr dF i � . . � � ��—�� e�° � � y � � � � 3. The buffer shall run the entire length of the abutting lot line(s). A natural, undisturbed wooded area at least 20 feet in width may substitute for landscaping. D. Full screening and buffering are required for land use classification as shown on Table 22.70-2. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 9 Table 22.70-2 — Buffers Required by Type R-1, R-2, MF-1, NC, C, CMU, City Zoning Districts R-3, R-4 MF-2 O, GO RC MUC Center I-1, I-2 Planned Residential I I I I I I I Development IManufactured Home Parks I I I I I I I IMF-1, MF-2 I n/a I II II II I IO, GO I I n/a II n/a n/a n/a INC, C, RC I I II n/a n/a n/a n/a ICMU, MUC I I n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a ICity Center I I n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a II-1, I-2 I I I I I I n/a II —Type I Full Screening II —Type II Visual Buffering n/a —Not Applicable E. General Provisions— Landscaping. 1. Applicant may use any combination of planting materials to meet the requirements of this section. Points are assigned based on the following: Table 22.70-3 — Landscaping Point Values Minimum Size (at time of planting) Type of Plant Point Material Deciduous Trees Evergreen Trees Value (in caliper inches) (in feet of height) ILarge Tree 8-inch or greater 22 ft. and over 26 � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 10 Table 22.70-3 — Landscaping Point Values Minimum Size (at time of planting) Type of Plant Point Material Deciduous Trees Evergreen Trees Value (in caliper inches) (in feet of height) I 7-inch 19—21 ft. 24 I 6-inch 16— 18 ft. 22 I 5-inch 13— 15 ft. 20 I 4-inch 11 — 12 ft. 18 I 3-inch 9— 10 ft. 15 I Medium Tree 2-inch 7—8 ft. 12 I Small Tree Single trunk: 1-inch 5—6 ft. 9 Ornamental Tree Multiple trunk (minimum 3 trunks): smallest 5—6 ft. 9 trunk 1-inch caliper I Large Shrub 5-gallon and 24-inch height at planting 3 I Medium Shrub 3-gallon and 12-inch height at planting 2 I Small Shrub 2-gallon and 8-inch height at planting 1 Ornamental 1 gallon 1/2 Grasses IGroundcover 1 gallon 1/2 I 4-inch pots 1/4 IExisting Trees Greater than 6-inch caliper 22—50 Landscaped Berm 30-inch height; 10-foot length; 3:1 slope 1 per 5 linear ft. Turf Grass n/a 1/4 per sq. yd. 2. Landscaping must equal or exceed a minimum number of points based on the size of the lot, Iparcel or tract and the number of parking spaces. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 11 Table 22.70-4 — Landscaping Points Required for Development,Additions or Site Alterations Size of Developed Number of Points Required A rea In_ yn��* ��ts °��n I 500—2,500 sq. ft. Site points =25 I 2,5018—5,000 sq. ft. Site points = 50 More than 5,000 sq. Site points = 50 plus one point for each 200 sq. ft. of area over ft. 5,000 sq. ft. Parking�e�s Two points per required parking space and one point for each proposed additional parking space 3. Landscapinq Plan Requirements. A landscapinq plan shall be prepared and sealed bv a reqistered landscape architect when proposal exceeds 100 landscape points. All landscape plans shall include the size and tvpe of landscapinq materials, the dimensions of the tract, and a point calculation showinq compliance with this provision. 4�. An additional 10 percent in the number of points shall be required adjacent to the following aesthetic corridors: a. State Route 27 from 16th Avenue South to 32nd Avenue and Mansfield Avenue to Trent Avenue; b. Appleway Boulevard (south side from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road); c. Mirabeau Parkway from Pines Road to Indiana Avenue; d. Dishman Mica Road from 8th Avenue, south to City limits; e. 32nd Avenue within the City limits; f. Appleway Avenue from Barker Road to Hodges Road. I54. Points for required full screening or visual buffers shall be in addition to the points required to meet landscaping requirements of this section. I6�. A maximum of 25 percent of required landscape points may be claimed within the street right-of-way. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 12 7�. A minimum of 60 percent of points shall be used for landscaping in the front and side yards. 8�. A minimum of 25 percent of required points shall be used for evergreen plantings. 9�. A maximum of 25 percent of required points may be used for turf grass. (Turf located within the street right-of-way is excluded.) oholl r �c 10. The type and location of vegetation shall not interfere with utilities and the safe and efficient flow of street traffic. Approval by the appropriate City departments responsible for street and utilities shall be required. 11. Any turf grass planted in the street right-of-way shall be excluded from turf point credits. 12. Street trees are included for point calculation. 13. All plant material planted to meet the minimum requirements of these regulations shall be in a healthy condition at the time of planting and shall meet quality standards set forth by the American Standard for Nursery Stock. 14. Turf grass shall be planted, seeded or re-seeded as necessary, watered and maintained in such a manner as to completely cover all exposed areas of soil after one full growing season. 15. No disturbed ground shall be left exposed. Grass and other approved and appropriate ground covers or mulch shall cover all nonpaved and nonbuilt developed areas. 16. Landscaping may be included within stormwater facilities, providing it does not impede on functionality and is consistent with stormwater guidelines. F. Street Trees. 1. Street trees shall include deciduous trees planted in or within 10 feet of any public or private right-of-way, planted at a distance of not less than 35 feet on center in sleeves designed to direct root development as shown in Figure 22.70-9 of this chapter. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 13 Figure 22.70-9 Root Barrier for Trees Planted Near Walkways � � 4.�-��" - I � ., r��,�x+��,.�c .�` � �; , �� . ��.......... �_�-� ��-��,�a _�* , . i{ . � �-�e . �• ..� �� ' � � ��.0. .r . ' w-'� ,� —�—�, �h1,..�+:7t�+/w��huFr.E F,�5C1T�A1e�9E ;�'.� I� ,, }-. t t1� } ?- r' ! . 1 1 l�.Cx�T �3�4F?�.I�R �C?R i�U4TiT4N� 71��C� MI�.4�' �lR��W�.Y'r'� __._ _,._�__�_._._ .. �-- —'" .. �S�Y 5S5 kC�+..66 2. If construction is adjacent to any local access, collector or arterial, at least one medium tree shall be planted for each 40 linear feet, or fraction thereof, for that portion of the development abutting the right-of-way. 3. Where overhead utility lines are present, use appropriate street tree species as specified in Appendix 22-A, Recommended Planting List, in subsection O of this section. G. Landscaping Requirements for Parking Areas. 1. Headlight Screening. Where parking lot design includes spaces which allow vehicles to park perpendicular to public rights-of-way or structures located on adjacent parcels, headlight screening shall be required. Headlight screening should not exceed 30 inches in height for the length of the parking area. .:.'NSU�.S�C3.'#r � � . . . —� � F° _ 'I-�� '�� J.a � � � � `.,,.r+�PK:r{-� r.. .-��sr,�a Rr+ir�.r•w�Y Figure 22.70-10 Headlight Screening 2. When a parking area abuts residentially zoned property along any interior side or rear property line, Type I full screening is required. 3. A maximum of 10 percent of the number of required parking spaces may be replaced with landscaping. Ten points of landscaping shall be required for each substituted parking space. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 14 4. A minimum of 25 percent of required points for parking areas shall be evergreen plant materials. 5. Amount and Location. a. Each parking lot island and/or peninsula shall be a minimum of 130 square feet with a minimum average width of five feet; b. Each parking lot island and/or peninsula shall contain a minimum of one medium tree; c. The distance between any parking space and a landscaped area shall be no more than 75 feet; d. All parking lot planting areas shall be protected with concrete curbs, or equivalent barriers. Bumper blocks shall not be used for boundaries around the landscaped area; e. All landscaping must be located between parking stalls, at the end of parking columns, or between stalls and the property line. Landscaping which occurs between the parking lot and a building or recreation area shall not be considered as satisfaction of these requirements; f. Each tree shall be planted a minimum of two feet away from the outside of any permanent barrier of a landscaped area or edge of the parking area. Trees��m�be staked for a period of not-le�ss more than 12 months after planting; g. Ground cover or grasses shall be planted to cover each parking lot planting area within three years from the date of issuance of the certificate of occupancy. All ground cover shall have a mature height of not more than 24 inches. Loose rock, gravel, decorative rock or stone, or mulch shall not exceed 20 percent of the planting area; h. Space devoted to required parking lot planting areas shall be in addition to any required front, side, and rear yard buffer requirements; i. Stand-alone parking lots shall require three points of landscaping for each parking space and shall be exempt from other landscaping requirements. 6�. Parking areas limited to commercial loading and truck maneuvering are limited to provision of street trees along public rights-of-way, planted at intervals no greater than 30 feet on center. I7�. Modifications to protect drainage features, easements, or facilities shall be allowed. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 15 8�. The requirements of this section shall not apply to parking garages or parking decks, or display areas for automotive and equipment sales and rentals. 9. Proposals requirinq ten (10) new parkinq stalls or less are exempt from landscapinq points found in Table 22.70-4. H. Landscaping Required for Common Open Space. 1. Fifty percent of the required common open area shall contain irrigated plantings. I. Screening of Loading Docks. Off-street loading spaces and apron space should be screened from view of the abutting streets for a minimum of 35 feet: 1. By a combination of permanent architectural and landscape elements such as walls, berms, trees and shrubs with a mature height of at least to the height of the top of the dock door but no greater than 12 feet above the truck dock apron; and 2. Shall, when viewed at a perpendicular angle from the street, screen the loading spaces completely, except for driveway opening(s). J. Landscaping Requirements for Freestanding Signs. 1. New freestanding sign structures serving a new development shall provide a landscaping area as follows: a. Structures on Slab. A landscape border of 18 inches or more measured from the edge of slab for monument signs. b. Single Pole Structures. A landscape border not less than 32 square feet in area located 18 inches or more measured from the edge of footing if flush with natural grade, or 18 inches from the pole, provided the footing is covered with not less than 18 inches of soil. c. Multiple Pole Structures. A landscape border not less than 60 square feet in area located 18 inches or more measured from the edge of footings. The landscape border may be placed adjacent to the poles provided footing is covered with not less than 18 inches of soil. 2. New freestanding sign structures located within 208 swales areas require no additional landscaping. Footings shall be installed in such a way that the biofiltration function of the swale is not diminished. 3. New freestanding sign structures located within existing developments where landscaping meets the requirements of subsection C of this section require no additional landscaping. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 16 4. New sign structures on a fully developed site �^��" r �� n++� „h�o,.+,,,n Ll r,f+hfo �o�+,,,n.are exempt from landscapinq. 5. Points for landscaping of sign structures may be used to meet the minimum requirements of this chapter. K. Xeriscaping. 1. The number of required points may be reduced by up to 20 percent for use of recommended xeriscape planting materials combined with decorative hardscape. Xeriscape planting materials need fewer waterings than typical lawn grasses and can tolerate, resist, or avoid drought after they are established. They have attractive ornamental features and are relatively easy to grow. Xeriscape planting materials have not been invasive in local growing conditions. 2. Use drip or trickle irrigation. 3. Mulch with three to four inches of shredded or ground bark, well-rotted compost, wood shavings or chips at the time of installation. L. Modification of Landscaping Requirement. 1. The director may approve alternative landscaping proposals where: a. Only a portion of the parcel is being developed; b. Landscaping would interfere with the adequate storage, conveyance, treatment or control of stormwater runoff or would interfere with the maintenance of stormwater facilities or natural drainage systems; c. Applicant proposes xeriscaping in conformance with subsection K of this section; d. Existing structures or improvements preclude installation of required landscaping and irrigation systems as prescribed herein. e. Additions or expansions on developed Industrial zoned properties mav be exempt from landscapinq requirements, where it is shown that the installation of landscapinq is not feasible. 2. Where applicant proposes to preserve existing healthy trees, a credit may be applied to points for required landscaping; provided, however, that not more than 25 percent of the total points may be located within the public right-of-way. Credit may be approved as follows: � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 17 Table 22.70-5 —Credits for Tree Preservation Size of Preserved Deciduous Height of Existing Preserved Conifer Landscape Points Applied Tree* I 6-inch caliper 16— 18 ft. 25 I 7-inch caliper 19—21 ft. 28 I 8-inch to 10-inch caliper 22—28 ft. 30 I 10.1-inch caliper to 15-inch DBH 29—32 ft. 35 I 15.1-inch to 20-inch caliper 33—36 ft. 40 I 20.1-inch to 25-inch caliper 37—40 ft. 46 I Over 25-inch caliper >41 ft. 58 3. The decision of the director regarding modification of landscape requirements shall be final unless an aggrieved person appeals that decision to the hearing examiner. M. Installation, Maintenance, and Enforcement. . 1. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, person(s)who prepared landscape plan � n,�+oro,� ��n,��,.�no �r,.h,+o,.+Will certify that the irrigation systems and landscaping have been installed in accordance with approved plans and specifications. 2. The director may authorize a delay where planting season conflicts would produce high probability of plant loss. In the event the director authorizes a delay, a limited access agreement, not to exceed six months, may be issued to complete the installation of required landscaping. Maintenance of landscaping shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All landscaping required by this chapter shall be permanently maintained in a healthy growing condition. Trees that become diseased, severely damaged or die shall be removed by the owner. All trees removed under this section shall be replaced in accordance with the approved landscaping plan for the property. Lack of maintenance shall constitute a violation of this code. a. Tree guards are to be used around the base of each tree in lawn areas. b. Trees are to be planted a minimum of four feet from any curb stop whenever possible. � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 18 c. Landscaping must be maintained to allow fire protection equipment to be seen from approach. d. All landscaping must provide for a three-foot clear area around all fire protection equipment. Figure 22.70-11 Example of Suggested Shrub Planting � �� i't�i��'sS��R�+IRt � f�O 3'��ns�Ur�ur ��t.i � �1Ui,�hi �. � — � — � - M �CiF!�P1.��T!]� � �� `� #w�I�. �AT�R�1'J�i�ul P I_ - _ rc� �n�v'� �� _ � � - �� '�II�116 1 l _ � � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 19 Figure 22.70-12 Example of Suggested Deciduous Tree Planting � PIJ+�I�C�+C7 TMA�TGR��R,ipO� �� CAL�I9 E'r'�i+:5�4?'R� lY� � I%FA�tlkl��R�?L �� I° iR,E��FiJtilW .45�PfF�Fb � e �I�QVr�]C7q �T�4I� �-� �r+�5 z�x;�� f�i:EVFM�Mlhf +L�") FIR14�.1,Y II+��St�if3 G�:4RE PI?IGl� �v�+c+�riunw� s��,,c��a�v�r�a�`r��.�� D�,a� �«SA�Y rLR.r�f�,� I � �,�u{.�:�� f�'�FCf _ .I �.— � �'E�IFiED PLAh�fikG�+i� ' w��r�#Y��+�w r� — P-�ki�'f AJ�pC�';F7� - � � e ] ,x�LL C�IA, � � � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 20 Figure 22.70-13 Example of Suggested Deciduous Tree Planting � ~ � � � � ( � r � I + � f f � � � �, r � �'*�-�` -�--aw�u��cww�r�rw�s _ K11�qxy Y4F��LN�tM1 F��4�� i�l@�LfTY.A'�VIG THiyf G'UT IIII�b f4Er T�#�' �Nki4��'� itf�119L1��[�,9�LVA�#7p�r l�Fi 4��EQ •—�--�qF��1F R�04395'$TFJ+tT[FHEAT L!� �ql�YI�RM€ `-'°}`"� UlCk� '�'%:F�`'T � �� '�' : �-�.�,� . �v re�n•��a�c�a,vde'ropo� a +,c.�; ,�� h��48�Yl�IKT'hi�Jh�3 8�SIthPE W�SCIIL TY�E ��?�''�+�` � '. 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(Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). �.. 1 � CTA-03-11 Planning Commission Recommended language 1-26-12 � 23 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Planning Commission Review Meeting Date: January 26, 2012 Item: CheCk all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business ❑new business � public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation FILE NUMBER: CTA-06-11 AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing—Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: City initiated text amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC), Chapter 22.110 Sign Regulations, to modify the regulations to allow A-frame signs, modify the requirements for temporary signs, increase the number of freestanding signs allowed for business on large lots fronting arterials, allow multi-family complexes to display wall signs, and require electronic signs to be equipped with an automatic dimming capability. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 17.80150 and SVMC Chapter 2120 — State Environmental Policy Act PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: Planning Commission conducted a study session on January 12, 2012. NOTICE: Notice for the proposed amendment to SVMC was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald on January 6, 2012. Notice for the proposed amendment was provided consistent with applicable provisions of SVMC Title 17. APPROVAL CRITERIA: SVMC Section 17.80.150(F)provides approval criteria for text amendments to the SVMC. The criterion stipulates that the proposed amendment(s) must be consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety,welfare, and protection of the environment. OPTIONS: Planning Commission may recommend approval as presented; recommend approval with modi�cations,recommend the proposal not be adopted, or forward no recommendation to City Council. STAFF CONTACT: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: Staff Report Draft amendment(s)to SVMC 1of1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION S`pOk�.rl+� Va11E��N PUBLIC HEARING STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CTA-06-11 STAFF REPORT DATE: 7anuary 18, 2012 H�Ax�1vG DATE A1vn LocAT�o1v: January 26, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers, Valley Redwood Plaza Building, ll707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley, Washington 99206. PxoPOSAL DESCx�PT�o1v: City initiated text amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC), Chapter 22110 Sign Regulations, to modify the regulations to allow A-frame signs,modify the requirements for temporary signs, increase the number of freestanding signs allowed for businesses on large lots fronting arterials, allow multi-family complexes to display wall signs, and require electronic signs to be equipped with an automatic dimming capability. APPL�cANT(s): City of Spokane Valley APPxovA�.Cx�TEx�A: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 17 General Provisions, and Title 21 Environmental Controls SUMMARY oF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the additional information requested in conjunction with the public testimony and then approve CTA-06-11 with any modifications deemed appropriate. STAFF PLANNER: Lori Barlow, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department REVIEwED BY: Scott Kuhta, AICP,Planning Manager, Community Development Department ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Proposed Text Amendment Exhibit 2: A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION On July 5, 2011 staff presented an overview of the City's sign regulations to City Council. Council directed staff to conduct a comparison of the city's sign regulations to surrounding jurisdictions. At the August 15, 20ll and October 20, 20ll Council meetings staff provided a comprehensive comparison of Spokane Valley's sign regulations to the jurisdictions of Spokane, Liberty Lake, and Spokane County. While the comparison highlighted many positives about the City's sign regulations, it also identified several items that the Council were concerned with, including: Spokane Valley is the only jurisdiction that does not allow A-frame signs, the only jurisdiction to charge for a temporary sign permit, and along with Liberty Lake, the only other jurisdiction compared that requires a temporary sign permit. Other conclusions of the review were that the varying categories of temporary sign permits and varying display time frames were confusing, and too restrictive for business; multi- family uses should be allowed wall signage; churches should have options for signage even when in residential zones; and dimming requirements should be considered for electronic signs. As a result Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-06-ll of the discussions, Council directed staff to initiate a code text amendment that would implement the following changes: 1. Develop dimming requirements for electronic signs (lighting standards); 2. Ensure that churches are allowed reasonable signage in residential zones; 3. Allow properties along Trent and other arterials to have additional sign allowances; 4. Eliminate temporary sign fees and permits; 5. Develop regulations for the purposes of enforcement to address the following topics: a. Temporary signs should not distinquish between banners, pendants, flags, etc or special events; b. Time frames for displaying temporary signs should be increased; or c. Time frames for temporary signs should be eliminated and replaced with aesthetic standards that would determine when signs should be removed; 6. Allow A-frames or sandwich boards for businesses and real estate purposes; 7. Eliminate landscaping requirements at the base of free-standing signs on developed sites; and 8: Allow Multi-family complexes to have wall signs. The draft language implements the changes requested by Council with one exception: Item #7, freestanding sign landscaping requirements, are being addressed by separate code text amendment to the Landscaping Regulations. The following is a brief discussion regarding the proposed changes and the code section affected by the change. Dimmin� Requirements (SVMC 22110.060.B� Dimming requirements for electronic signs are accomplished by requiring the sign to have automatic dimming capability. This device adjusts the brightness of the sign to the ambient light. The brightness of the sign is a common concern and often a code requirement. Currently the City of Spokane requires veri�cation that the dimming device is installed, while Spokane County allows staff to place additional conditions on the permit that protect adjacent property, that include lighting and location issues. Liberty Lake does not allow electronic message centers. Si�na�e for Churches in Residential Zones (SVMC Table 22-ll0-1 — Location, Hei�ht, and Co�,Y Area Re�ulations): Churches are routinely classified as institutional uses, and therefore the current code would allow churches in residential zones to have wall signs, and 10' high pole signs and monument signs if the site was adjacent to an arterial. The issue is that churches and other institutional uses often locate in residential zones, as well as commercial sites not adjacent to arterials since they are not dependent on visibility to operate. Churches, schools, hospitals, and government offices are examples of typical institutional uses. Each of these uses may have a need for signage other than wall signage. Language is proposed that identifies what uses are considered institutional uses in order to clarify that churches are allowed signage consistent with the intent of the code. It is also proposed to allow monument signs in any location, not limited to sites adjacent to an arterial. , While the issue was originally thought to be specific to churches, the change as proposed affects all businesses, subdivisions, institutional uses, etc.,not just churches, and allows monument signs on any site with street frontage. Small scale monument signs are generally compatible with residential areas and well suited for use along streets with lower speed limits. The current height limits in the SVMC associated with monument signs typically result in monument signs being used as identification signs, rather than electronic message centers utilized for advertising. The signs are generally unobtrusive and compatible with residential and mixed use commercial settings. Additional si�n allowances alon� Arterials (SVMC Table 22-110-1 — Location, Hei�ht, and Co�,y Area Re�ulations): The review indicated that Spokane County and Spokane increase the signage allowance for large sites in commercial and/or industrial zones. Spokane Valley's only additional sign allowance is provided to lots with more than one frontage. For example, corner lots may have two free standing signs if both street frontages are arterials. The additional sign on the second street frontage (corner lot) grants appropriate sign visibility for its passing traf�c on both streets. Allowing Page 2 of 6 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-06-ll additional freestanding signs on large lots insure that large single development sites are generally afforded the same number of signs as multiple smaller sites. This provision maintains sign equity between the larger and smaller sites. The proposed language allows additional free standing signs at a ratio of 1 sign per 500 feet of lineal frontage. Temporary Si�ns (SVMC 22.110.050): Generally all communities regulate signs for special events — whether these signs are related to commercial enterprises (grant opening, sales, etc.) or institutional (places of worship, schools,non-profits) festivals, etc. The regulations generally include: the number of davs the signs can be displayed; the number and tvpe of advertising devices (signs, banners, balloons, etc.) that can be displayed; and their location on the property. This was consistent with all jurisdictions reviewed except for Spokane Valley, which did not stipulate number or size of temporary signs allowed. Currently the city classifies temporary signs into the following three categories: Banners; Pennants, flags, and streamers; and Special event signage. All three categories require a temporary sign permit with a fee, have varying display periods ranging from 7 to 60 days, but do not stipulate the number or area of temporary signs allowed to be displayed. The separate categories, with differing regulations, were confusing to the business owners, and the fee associated with the temporary sign permit was determined by the Council to be "cost prohibitive" to small business owners. Discussions with the Council highlighted conflicting concerns regarding temporary signs. The first being the cost associated with the temporary sign permit second, if the permit was eliminated how display times could be enforced. Also, since temporary signage is not intended for long term display and is subject to fading, fraying, ripping, or otherwise showing significant wear and tear, a concern was noted that unmaintained signs would be indefinitely displayed. The regulations proposed allow a single temporary sign, up to 20 sq. ft. to be displayed, so long as it is in good condition. Additional signage could be displayed for a maximum of 30 days, twice per year, if a temporary sign permit is obtained. This allows fle�bility for business to display a single temporary sign at their discretion indefinitely, while still providing additional allowance for special events. Con�ning unlimited temporary signage to a defined 30 day period balances the business owners need for occasional extra signage and keeps the visual clutter of signage in check to protect the area's aesthetics. A-frame Si..�SVMC 22110.OSO.I and K A-frame or Sandwich Board signs are commonly used by business's to attract attention. A-frame signs are not allowed in the current code since they are categorized as a portable sign. Jurisdictions typically regulate the size of the sign, and number of the signs allowed, location for display, display hours, and spacing. Size limits generally range from 6—9 sq. ft. per side, while location is typically linked to distance from business entrance combined with controls to maintain adequate pedestrian areas. Spacing requirements prevent closely situated signs from lining the public sidewalk. This can occur when each tenant within a strip mall displays a sign in front of their store front. The proposed language allows each business the opportunity to display an unlighted a-frame sign on-site,up to 9 sq. ft. on each side, within 12' of the business entrance, and during business hours only. As written, the regulation would keep the signs close to the business and prevent signage from being displayed off-site. Additionally, a-frame signs would be allowed to be used for open house/directional signage with a limit of 5 square feet. Multi-family wall si�ns (SVMC Table 22-110-1 — Location, Hei�ht, and Co�y Area Re�ulations): The current code does not allow multi-family buildings, or apartments, to display wall signage. Multi-family development is allowed monument or freestanding signs. The review indicated that the other jurisdictions provide a small allowance for wall signs ranging from 10 — 20 sq. ft.. The proposed language would allow each multi-family building a wall sign up to 20 sq. ft. without modifying the other applicable signage requirements. At the January 12, 2012 study session the Planning Commission requested additional information regarding standard sizes for temporary banner signs and A-frame signs. A local vendor was Page 3 of 6 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-06-ll contacted for this information. He indicated that common banner sizes ranged from three (3)-four(4) feet wide to six (6)- ten (10) feet long. However, custom signs are not unusual since the vinyl comes on a roll and can be printed up to 52" wide by their company. He believes that the widest printing capability in the Spokane area is 72". Of course the length is unlimited. Since charges are by the foot it would appear that cost is a defining factor in banner size. Pre-made A-frame signs generally have a printed space of two feet (2) wide by three feet (3) high (2x3) with a carrying handle that extends to three feet six inches (3'6") in height or a smaller version that has a printed space of two feet wide by two feet high (2x2)and additional height for the handle. The additional height of the handle would exceed the three (3) foot height requirement. Real estate signs are generally two feet by two feet(2'X2') or 24"X 18". 1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The following summarizes application procedures for the proposal. Process Dcrte Pre-Application Meeting: N/A Application Submitted: N/A Determination of Completeness: N/A Determination of Non-Significance (DNS): The DNS will be issued prior to the Public Hearing. End of Appeal Period for DNS: TBD Published Notice of Public Hearing: January 6, 2012 Mailed Notice of Public Hearing: January 6, 2012 B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO SEPA 1. Findings: Pursuant to SVMC Title 21 (Environmental Controls), the lead agency has determined that this proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 4321C.030(2)(c). The Planning Division expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for the proposal and has issued a Notice of Proposal with Optional DNS. The comment period ends January 20, 2012. The decision will be �nalized at that time. The completed environmental checklist and other information are on file with the City. 2. Conclusion(s): The procedural requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and SVMC Title 21 will be fulfilled prior to any action taken by the city. C. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 1. Compliance with Title 17(General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code a. Findings: SVMC 17.80.150(F). Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria i. The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment if it finds that (analysis is italicized): Page 4 of 6 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-06-ll (1) The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff Comment: The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable policies of the Comprehensive Plan. It has no bearing on the signage standards developed for the Aesthetic Corridors, and maintains the intent of the code by minimizing sign clutter while allowing adequate signage for business. This is accomplished by allowing more discretionary use of temporary signs, but limiting the number of signs allowed to be displayed to a single sign unless otherwise permitted. Below are the relevant policies fi^om the Comprehe�sive Plan: LUP-14.2: Adopt specific regulations for designated aesthetic corridors that: •Provide incentives for aesthetic design; •Require landscaping buffers adjacent to roadways; •Limit sign height and size; •Provide performance standards to adequately screen intensive land uses that have exterior clutter such as outdoor storage, exterior heavy equipment and/or exterior fabrication/assembly. •Prohibit off-premise signage and billboards LUP-14.3: Establish standards for th�e scale and intensity of commercial, retail and industrial signage that protect views and minimize signage clutter while allowing adequate business identification. (2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relationship to the public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment Staff Comment: Public h�ealth, safety and welfare are furth�ered by providing sign regulations that respect the purposes of signs fi^om the perspective of the community and business. The amendment recognizes business need to advertise, while preserving an attractive commercial environment for the public. 2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments a. Findings: As of January 20, 2012 no written comments have been received. Staff has had two phone calls with persons requesting that off-premise signage be considered. In both cases the persons were advised to attend the public hearing and provide comment, or to provide written comment discussing the request to allow off-premise signage. b. Conclusion(s): Adequate public noticing was conducted for CTA-06-ll in accordance with adopted public noticing procedures. 3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments a. Findings: Staff has received no agency comments as of January 20, 2012. b. Conclusion(s): Page 5 of 6 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-06-ll No concerns are noted. D. OVERALL CONCLUSION The proposed City initiated Municipal Code Text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals. E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission consider the additional information requested in conjunction with the public testimony and then approve CTA-06-ll with any modifications deemed appropriate. F. RECOMMENDED MOTION I move to recommend approval of CTA-06-11 to the City Council; or I move to recommend approval of CTA-06-ll with the following changes.... Page 6 of 6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 22.110 SIGN � Chapter 22.110 F. Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or SIGN REGULATIONS trailer parked on public or private property; provided,that this provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the identification of a Sections: business or its product on a vehicle operating 22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope. during the normal course of business; 22110.020 Prohibited signs. 22.110.030 Permit required. G. Signs obstructing visibility within any 22.110.040 Number,general regulations clearview triangle as established in Chapter for permitted permanent 22.'70 SVMC; signs. 22110.050 Permitted temporary signs. H. Billboards except when permitted as provided 22110.060 General provisions in SVMC 22110130; applicable to all signs. 22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan. L Off-premises signs; 22110.080 Aesthetic corridors. 22110.090 Sign location and front J. Temporary signs unless specifically allowed setbacks. pursuant to SVMC 22110.050; 22110100 Sign area calculation. 22.110.110 Maintenance of signs. K Abandoned signs and sign structures. (Ord. 22110120 Existing nonconforming 07-015 § 4, 2007). signs. 22.110.130 Billboards. 22.110.030 Permit required. A. Other than for those uses listed in subsection B of this section, a sign permit is required for all 22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope. allowed permanent signs, temporary signs, Signage regulations are intended to promote unless otherwise specified, and billboards. commerce, traffic safety and community identity while improving the visual environment of B.Permits are not required for on-premises residential, commercial and industrial areas. official signs; seasonal decorations;merchandise This code regulates permanent, temporary, and displays;point-of-purchase advertising displays; portable signs. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). national and state flags; flags of a political subdivision;notice signs,pennants and 22.110.020 Prohibited signs. streamers without advertising copy; symbolic The following signs are prohibited: flags of nonprofit institutions dedicated to public service; legal notices required by law; barber A. Signs which by coloring, shape,wording or poles; historic site designations; commemorative location resemble or conflict with traffic control monuments/plaques; gravestones; advertising signs or devices; copy affixed to phone booths; donation and recycling containers; lettering or symbols B. Signs that create a safety hazard for applied directly onto or flush-mounted pedestrian or vehicular traffic; magnetically to a motor vehicle operating in the normal course of business;political signs C. Flashing signs; supporting political issues, candidates or ballot measures; replacement of copy on signs D.Portable signs; except A-frame si�ns otherwise permitted; name plates with less than specifically allowed pursuant to 22110.OSO.I. four square feet of copy area; directional signs with less than four square feet of copy area; and E. Signs located within the public right-of-way, murals containing no copy. except official signs and except bus benches placed pursuant to an agreement with the City; Page 1 of 8 Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-ll C.Permit applications shall include a site plan 7. Tax parcel number where proposed that provides the following information: sign will be located. (Ord. 09-010 § 1, 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). 1. The location of the affected lot, building(s) and sign(s); 2. The scale of the site plan; 22.110.040 Number, general regulations for 3. A scaled drawing of the proposed permitted permanent signs. sign or sign revision,including size, height, copy, structural footing details, A. Permitted permanent signs shall comply with method of attachment and illumination; the requirements of Table 22110-1.No more 4. The location of all e�sting signs on than the ma�mum numbers of either the site including size and height freestanding pole signs or monument sign 5. For signs subject to spacing structures are allowed per parcel. regulations, the location of neighboring signs on adjacent properties; 6. Approved sign plan,if applicable; and Page 2 of 8 Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-11 Table 22.110-1—Location,Height and Copy Area Requirements Maximum ,-, w � r..� .. 0 °� ° �l +� u Land Use Zoning District � � �o �o � � Additional Provisions i, � �� ^J s�," w �, �, °' �, °' � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� 0 0 .� a a a � z x � � w � w � w Attached Wall Signs Multifa�ily Complex All Zones � � _ _ _ � Y 1 si�n up to 20 sq.ft. Instituti�nali Residential Zones � � � n/a n/a n/a Y �25%of wall area Single�usiness Residential Zones 1 n/a 60 n/a n/a n/a Y Nonresi�ential All Mixed Use and ;� �a * n/a n/a n/a Y *25% of wall area per building Nonresidential Zones Freestanding Signs SLibdivision/Area Name/Multifamily All Zones 1* 10 32 n/a n/a n/a Y Comple�/Institutional i ��o,..,..�o..:.,i ��..00��..,,��.,,.0 1 per Single Business Neighborhood 1 20 100 n/a n/a 5 �' S00 ft.of arterial street fronta�e Multi-Business Complex Business(NC)Zones 1* 20 n/a 100 n/a 5 y and 1 for each additiona1500 ft. or fraction thereof. Single Business Mixed Use and 1* 30 n/a 100 200 5 Y Nonresidential Zones Multi-Business Complex (except NC) 1* 40 250 n/a n/a 5 Y Nonresidential Freeway* All Nonresidential 1 50 250 n/a n/a 5 Y *Adjacent to I-90 only Zones Monument Signs Subdivision/Area Name/Multifamily All Zones 1 10 32 n/a n/a n/a Y Comple�/Institutional i *Per��street frontage Single Business Neighborhood 1* 7 75 n/a n/a 5 Y Multi-Business Complex Business(NC)Zones 2� � 90 n/a n/a 5 Y Single Business All Mixed Use and Z�k � 90 n/a n/a 5 Y Nonresidential Zones *Per street frontage Multi-Business Complex 2* 7 150 n/a n/a 5 Y Other Signs Directional All Zones n/a n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a N Name Plates All Zones 1 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a N - Institutional includes nonprofit,religious or public uses,such as a church,librarv,public,or private school,hospital,or�overnment owned or operated buildin�,structure,or land used for public purposes. Page 3 of 8 B. In addition to the permanent signs allowed a maximum of two times�*�s�g�e �9� pursuant to Table 22110-1, a single decorative �n any calendar year. emblem (or standard) constructed of durable vinyl with a thickness of not less than 13 mis for G.Pennants,balloons, and streamers mav be every 50 feet of frontage shall be allowed. The displaved in conjunction with the special event lowest horizontal member of the bracket shall be si��e allowed in section F above,but must be located at a height of not less than seven feet removed at the conclusion of the event or within above the adjacent grade. thirty consecutive da� C. Where three or more single businesses agree H. Tem�orar,��ns shall not endan e� r the to share a single sign structure, an additional 20 public safety and shall be removed or relocated percent of copy area shall be allowed up to a if the buildin� official determines that a si�n is maximum of 250 square feet. (Ord. 09-010 § 1, unsafe. 2009; Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). �_ , , 22.110.050 Permitted temporary signs. +;mo �„++„ o o,, tin a.,. � ;�,� ., tin a.,., Except as otherwise described under this section, "' n`'`';+;"""' }°"""'""""` ""';}""" ''° no permit is necessary for temporary si�ns. Tem�orar,y si�ns are not allowed to continuallX advertise �oods, services or events on a site; ^''*"'" " ";""'° """„"' �c `'"` "' ""';+ permanent si�ns shall be used for that purpose. ��ec�e��e��s�g�� --=,_.a �,. ^__,� ,•,.,��,. a-� � --a � -a---� A. A temporar,y si�n advertisin�a special event, "`""�'"+"'''°" " """`T°`"",+°"""'""'"„' ""';+ sale,promotion, openin� of a new business or � openin� of a business under new mana�ement mav be dis�layed and must be removed at end of "'°"' `""''*.�r" '"' ° }''"" �„"" "' ° "* use, event or condition. ""''+" " """,T°`' ; "'°"`'"'.` ° B.Number of Tem�orary Sl�ns—No more than L A-frame Si�ns—Business will be allowed a one (1) such si�n shall be allowed at an,�� maximum of one sandwich board or A-frame time for a use, except as permitted below. si�n. These si�ns are in addition to other tem�orar,5�si�ns allowed throu�h sections A—H, C. Si�na�e shall be limited to 20 square feet in and are subject to the followin�conditions: size. 1.Size The area of the si�n shall not exceed D. All tem�orar,��ns must be made of durable nine square feet per side in size and shall not materials and shall be well maintained. Si�ns exceed three feet in any dimension. are not well maintained if they are frayed, torn, Z.Maintenance Standards: Si�ns shall be or broken, or the le i�bilitv thereof has materiallX constructed out of materials able to withstand deteriorated. Unmaintained si�ns will be required to be removed. extreme weather conditions. Such materials mav be metal, finished wood, chalkboard, E. Banner si�ns must be attached to the fa�ade, whiteboard or�lastic. Si�ns and co�v should wall or window of the buildin�which includes be of professional quality.Permanent letterin� the business which thev advertise; for the business name and lo�o are required on � the Sandwich boards. Owners of sandwich F. Additional Banners or tempora .r� s��ns board si�ns shall be required to keep their si�ns advertisin� a special event,sale,promotion, in an intact, reasonably le�ible, and well openin� of a new business or a business under maintained manner. Sandwich boards are not new mana�ement are allowed by temporary well maintained if an��art thereof is broken; permit for a period of time not to exceed 30 days letters or�raphics are completely or partially Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-ll missin� or obstructed; or the le�ibility thereof B. Electronic signs shall be permitted on the has materially deteriorated. same basis as other signs, subject to the 3. Dis la Time: Si ns ma. only be dis la ed requirements of Table 22.110-1. All electronic � -� �-� � � messa�e center's (EMC's) are required to have durin�business hours. If business hours continue past davli�ht hours,precautions should automatic dimmin� capability that adjusts the be taken to�lace the si�n in a li�hted area.This bri�htness to the ambient li�ht at all times of the shall not be construed to allow the wirin� of a day and ni�ht. Written documentation that the si�n for li�htin�. � EMC is equi�ed with the automatic dimmin� device shall be submitted with the si�n�ermit 4. Location: Si n� s may be located no further application. than twelve feet from the entrance to the business. Such si�ns shall not be placed in a C. A roof-mounted sign may be substituted for location which is within the clearview trian�, an allowed freestanding sign; provided,that the as defined in section 22.070.020.C, or an, o� height of the sign structure may not exceed the location which will impede vehicular traffic. ma�mum height requirements of the zoning Further, such si�ns shall not be placed in a district in which the sign is located. manner which will block or otherwise obstruct the safe use of sidewalks,buildin� entrances or D. Signs located within the airport hazard area stairs b�pedestrians. shall conform to the location and height J�. Temporary on-premises commercial signs regulations set forth in SVMC 19.110.030, are allowed without permit when posted in Airport Hazard Overlay zone. conjunction with the alteration, construction, E.No sign shall be erected,relocated or sale or lease of real property. Such signs shall maintained in a manner that prevents the free not exceed 16 square feet in copy area or seven ingress or egress from any door,window or fire feet in height. All such signs shall be affixed to either the ground or a permanent structure by escape. rope,wire, or a mechanical device- F.No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire K Open House/Directional Si�na�e - A-frame escape except official signs. si�ns mav be used as o�en house/directional G. Any sign erected or maintained within five si�ns and shall be allowed on each access street feet of public rights-of-way shall be smooth and to the property. Si�ns shall be placed so as not free of nails,tacks and wires. to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic, shall be used only when-the�ro�e , is o�en for H. All signs shall be maintained in good repair inspection, shall be unlit, and shall be limited in pursuant to SVMC 22.110110. size to 5 square feet and limited in hei�ht to 3 feet above r� ade. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). L No sign shall block the view of fire protection equipment from approach. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 22.110.060 General provisions applicable to 2007). all signs. 22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan. A. All signs illuminated with exterior lighting shall have lighting confined to the sign, and Commercial development, shopping centers, positioned and shielded to minimize impacts to industrial parks,mixed use developments, and the surrounding area(s). Gooseneck reflectors hotel conference centers exceeding five acres in and lights are permitted on permanent size may seek approval of a sign plan speci�c to freestanding and wall signs;provided, that the proposed development. The director may lighting or glare does not extend beyond the approve a comprehensive sign plan that allows property line. deviations from the strict interpretation of spacing,height and area requirements when the following is demonstrated: Page 5 of 8 Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-ll A. The plan provides adequate signage for all B. Only monument signs as shown on Table proposed uses; and 22110-1 shall be allowed with designated aesthetic corridors. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). B. The plan limits the number of freestanding sign structures; and 22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks. C. The total copy area of all signage does not A. Monument signs exceeding three feet in exceed the amount which would otherwise be height shall be setback 10 feet from the front permitted. property line and outside any border easement provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70 Any conditions imposed to secure approvals �VMC,Fencing, Screening and Landscaping, shall be binding on the applicant,his successors (clearview triangles)have been met. and assigns. B. Freestanding signs with structural supports Modi�cations/amendments to the approved sign less than two feet in width,with copy area plan shall require reapplication and approval by placed at a height of seven feet or more above the director. If the applicant and director cannot grade, may be located at the property line; come to an agreement as to a comprehensive provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70 sign plan or a modi�cation/amendment to the SVMC Fencing, Screening and Landscaping, same, the director's decision may be appealed to (clearview triangles) of the Spokane Valley the hearing examiner pursuant to Chapter 17.90 uniform development code ha�e been met. SVMC. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two feet shall be set back not less than 22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors. 10 feet from the front property line or border A. The standards applicable to monument signs easement. shown on Table 22110-1 shall apply to parcels C. All temporary signs, except inflatable signs, adjacent to aesthetic corridors designated in the shall be located at least five feet from public Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan: rights-of-way. 1. State Route 27 (16th Avenue south to D. Inflatable signs shall be set back at least 10 City limits); feet from public rights-of-way. 2. State Route 27 (Mansfield Avenue to E. All signs shall meet the vertical and Trent Avenue); horizontal clearance requirements of electric 3. Appleway Boulevard (south side only utilities. from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road); F. All new freestanding signs shall be located in 4. Appleway Avenue (Barker Road to a landscaped area in accordance with SVMC Hodges Road); 22.70.030(�. Landscaping should ensure that signs are not blocked or obscured by trees or 5. Dishman Mica Road(8th Avenue south to bushes. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). City limits); 22.110.100 Sign area calculation. 6. 32nd Avenue within the City limits; A. Sign area for wall signs shall be no more than 7. Mirabeau Parkway(Pines Road to Indiana 25 percent of the two-dimensional area of a Avenue). building's elevation, excluding eaves and gables. Refer to Table 22.110-1. Page 6 of 8 Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-ll Figure 22.110-1 computed by adding together the total area(s) of � _ all signs as shown in Figure 22110-3.Refer to �� Table 22110-1 for minimum and maximum height requirements. C. The sign area for multiple-sided signs shall be calculated as follows: 1. The total sign area for a two-sided sign shall be calculated using a single surface of a Figure 22.110-2 sign with messages on both sides; �� 2. The sign area for a three-sided sign shall � �' � be the sum of all surfaces where two or more g signs share a single structure; � k,laxirrurn Height 3. The gross surface area of both faces of a r��r��r„�.uv� �e9�t V-shaped sign; 4. The copy area of a monument sign. �'r�p�'�i D. For irregularly shaped signs, the sign area is �"�� calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of the sign by no more than four rectangles. The sum Figure 22.110-3 of the area of the rectangles shall be the gross �,��.� ,S surface area. The maximum allowable area is � reduced by 10 percent for the second and each �� subsequent rectangle used in the calculation, �' illustrated below. � F.iasiRtn Fcig�rJ d., � � � filC�:4 2 '� �.'= � °=r.t.x:: �� 3{�•4'' � ��' j3 �'VL'd':+�II:4 ' . '�� B. The sign area of a freestanding sign for a � _ - �� - __� sin le business shall be calculated as shown in �� g �=t — Figure 22.110-2. The sign area of a freestanding sign identifying multiple businesses shall be g 22.110.110 Maintenance of signs. 1. Conventional Measurement. Total area= a A. All signs shall be maintained in good repair. times b. The director shall have the authority to revoke any permit for signs that are tattered, torn, faded 2. Sum of Rectangles. Total area= (Area A+ or otherwise in disrepair, and may require the Area B +Area C+Area D). (Ord. 07- removal of flags,pennants and streamers which O15 § 4, 2007). are torn, discolored or in disrepair. Page 7 of 8 Planning Commission Study Session -January 12, 2012 CTA 06-ll B. All signage shall be maintained by the 1. Replacement billboards shall not business owner, or person in possession of the exceed the height limit in the property on which the sign is located. underlying zoning district,with a Maintenance shall be such that the signage maximum height limit of 50 feet in any continues to conform to the conditions imposed zone; by the sign permit. 2.No replacement billboard shall C. Any damaged sign structure shall be repaired exceed 672 square feet in copy area; within 30 days of notice. 3. Any replacement billboard may not D. Any signage which has been damaged to such be placed less than five feet from the extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby property line.No portion of the sign shall be repaired or removed within 48 hours of shall extend beyond the property line; notice. 4.No billboard may be located within E. Any abandoned sign shall be removed by and 1,000 feet of another billboard on the at the expense of the property owner within 60 same side of the street. Any days of notice. replacement billboard shall be offset from any billboard on the opposite side F. Any abandoned sign support structure shall be of the street by not less than 250 feet. removed within 36 months by the owner or Offset distance shall be measured from lessee of the premises upon which the sign is a point perpendicular to and along the located. (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). alignment of the roadway; 22.110.120 Existing nonconforming signs. 5. The owner of the billboard shall file Any permanent sign made nonconforming as a a complete inventory of all billboards result of the adoption of these regulations may located within the City,including date be repaired,but not structurally altered or made erected,height, size and location; more nonconforming in any way. If the sign is removed in order to make repairs, it shall be 6. Issuance of a permit for billboard replaced within 60 days, or any nonconforming replacement shall be accompanied by a rights are terminated. Thereafter,the sign shall permit for the destruction or removal of conform to the requirements of this chapter. the billboard to be replaced; and Notwithstanding other provisions of this section, 7. Any billboard that is not replaced any sign or signs for which a temporary permit within 60 months following the has been issued by the City shall be permitted to issuance of a demolition/removal remain at the location or locations authorized by permit shall not be replaced. the permit for as long as the permit is valid and all the requirements of the permit have been met. B. Replacement billboards shall not be permitted (Ord. 07-015 § 4, 2007). along designated aesthetic corridors. (Ord. 07- O15 § 4, 2007). 22.110.130 Billboards. A.New billboards shall be prohibited; provided, however, that existing billboards may be replaced at another location with a structure and copy area of equal or smaller size in mixed use and nonresidential zoning districts except(NC) Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts as follows: Page 8 of 8 - • � � • Plannin Commission g Public Hearin g January ��t�l, �� 1 ` Text Amendments to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code Chapt. 22.110 �� - Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . ..' ;�'�' - �. . Description of the �ode Text Amenc� ment � � � � � - � Amend Sign Regulations Chap. 22. 1 10 to: Allow A-frame signs Modify the requirements for temporary signs Increase the number of freestanding signs allowed for businesses on large lots fronting arterials Clarify that churches are institutional uses and allow monument signs for all institutional and commercial uses along any street frontage Allow multi-family complexes to display wall signs; and Require electronic signs to be equipped with an automatic dimming capability �� Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . . „`' ,,tA � _ A �rame Signs `:`�" �: � �'��`��;�„ �� ;�� _ _ _ .�� . �. A-frame si ns are rohibited � �� -��'�� `r �� J p � ��.�� _ - �� . .� . � Allow A-frame signs to be used for '��,� `4 , .�.��- business and real estate purposes =;-` �'`` � �� . . ' ��s��._to� Standards proposed �,�� 3' height max/9 sq. ft. Area (per side) � � � a Located within 12' of business entrance Allowed during business hours only �� -�`� Must be well-maintained with permanent lettering and business logo ; ■ One sign per business; or � � o 0 Q�� Real Estate — Open House pa�Q�� One sign per access street �a�1� Limited to 5 sq. ft. D� i � �� ' Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . ..' ;�'�' - �. . Free Standing Signs � � - � - Newly Developed Residential Communities Large commercial and industrial lots are - _ _ limited to 1 freestanding sign per arterial street frontage per site � ' � r Increase the number of signs allowed for , - �� lar er sites � �`�� — g ' <_r�a�� fi Provide sign equity between smaller and � � ,. larger lots by allowing signage at a ratio ' ; ��, ��.. Standards proposed: ,� n, 1 free-standing sign per 500' of lineal frontage m a�� _ :. �_,_; Height limits and area remain unchanged �` � �: � a �� Department of Community Development � Varle �.::t# u� � ,.��, Planning Division � ..,, i�;. Current Regulations — Free standing sign allowance � � _ � - � - � �� _ . . ;�r:� :� � • • � � � ..� �. .��_ . . ; • � � .� . _ . • • � - �: , , . .., ..:..-:.L, Proposed Re�ulati n — Fr�� sta� i�g � � All nce -. �.. , � . . .. � �.�i r ' I� �• I. . � I • � ' � � • �' I� -.�I ' ` _ �. �.?�y • � • �' �' � � ' • • ' ' t �� Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . ..' ;�'�' - �. . Wal � Signs on Multi-Family Builc� ings � _ _ � �C Multi-family buildings are not allowed wall signage Allow buildings to display Complex Names - Provide limited area that is compatible with residential areas � � �.� � �. � � Standards proposed: � =_``� �-T - . � � � � � 1 wall sign per building .� �""� � � 20 sq. ft. maximum area � � � � � � � ��: � _ � �- - �� Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . .� .��' - �. . Electronic �ign — Dimming Requirements � � _ � � - ... - Current code does not regulate the - � - - - --T� brightness of electronic signs ,�� M°rr�� Regulate the brightness as it relates to �� u� � ambient lighting � ' - Require that all Electronic Signs have � SP,4CE l�-.:McCa�mkk "Automatic Dimming Capability" r a�� R,�a7A�fi . �. .� -� �:�_��. No other changes proposed to �� -� electronic sign requirements 2 ��- =� � �� - Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . ..' ;�'�' - �. . Signage for �hurches in Residential �ones � i� � - - � � � Current code allows wall signs for churches _ (Institutional Uses) in all zones Does not allow monument or free standing signs unless site abuts an arterial for any use commercial or otherwise �R :�w� ti� � Allow monument signs for institutional and ��' � � �µ'" - commercial uses along all street frontages �_ �� ,, , � No changes proposed to other sign �� `' �� ti � � � �'� allowances for churches or institutional uses �`��;��;�4 . �y��.f-�t� No change proposed for monument �� '' signs height or size maximums TF�P`CY . �� E W L L I R � G�RIItOfe�`-'fi")[Pd - O w'w I ��;`�. ' Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . ..' ;�'�' - �. . Temporary Signs � � Current Regulations are confusing Time Frames are inadequate Fees for temporary signs are too costly Business desires more flexibility to utilize temporary signage Allow a single temporary sign to be displayed at will - without a fee or permit subject to limits: 20 sq. ft. maximum � Maintained in good condition — no tears, fraying, otherwise obvious degrading condition Allow additional temporary signage to be displayed for up to 30 days twice�year with a fee — no limits on number of signs or sign area. Allows flexibility for business owner and controls visual clutter of commercial corridors. Does not decrease the amount of temporary signage allowed �� - Department of Community Development � e G_ �Varle��„ Planning Division � � �:` y� . .� .��' - �. . Tem orar Si n �xam les � p y g p ��_ �� . --��-� ,~� :_ � � �� ' ' ' :�'`: � =�� ' , �� ---GO��fG O1J��F �u��NES� --�--,,,�, � �..�� ,.. � � i M � , �_ � .. }a�- ��" � � �� _ - _ :��,r ,�� r.� �_. 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