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Spokane Valley Planning Commission Agenda
City Hall Council Chambers, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
April 25, 2013 6:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 11, 2013
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT: On any subject that is not on the agenda.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. OLD BUSINESS:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT: CTA-2013-0003 Allowing Used Manufactured
Homes on Individual Lots.
2. Sign Code Discussion.
B. NEW BUSINESS:
1. STUDY SESSION: 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
C. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
XI. ADJOURNMENT
COMMISSIONERS CITY STAFF
BILL BATES -CHAIR JOHN HOHMAN,CD DIRECTOR
KEVIN ANDERSON SCOTT KUHTA,PLANNING MANAGER
CHRISTINA CARLSEN MIKE BASINGER, SENIOR PLANNER
ROBERT MCCASLIN ERIC LAMB, DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
STEVEN NEILL
JOE STOY-VICE CHAIR CART HINSHAW,SECRETARY
MIKE PHILLIPS WWW.SPOKANEVALLEY.ORG
ATTACHMENT A
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
April 25,2013
The following findings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval.
Background:
1. Spokane Valley development regulations were adopted in September 2007 and became effective on
October 28,2007.
2. The city-initiated code text amendment proposes to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)
19.40.120, Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots, to eliminate the requirement of "new
manufactured home".
3. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 11, 2013 and voted 6-0 to recommend
approval of the amendment to City Council.
Planning Commission Findings:
1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150F Approval Criteria
a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of
the Comprehensive Plan;
Finding(s):
i. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities
commensurate with the community's needs and preferences.
ii. Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the
residents of the community and region.
iii. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the
cost of housing.
iv. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility,
consistency,predictability and clear direction.
v. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity,
consistency and predictability.
vi. Neighborhood Policy NP-2-1: Maintain and protect the character of existing and future
residential neighborhoods through the development and enforcement of the City's land use
regulations and joint planning.
vii. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: Review and revise as necessary, existing land use
regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential
developments, accessory dwelling units, and in-fill development.
b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and
protection of the environment.
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 1 of 2
ATTACHMENT A
Finding(s):
i. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies and goals for
encouraging a mix of housing types in residential areas, establishing and maintaining a
flexible and consistent regulatory environment and preserving and protecting
neighborhoods.
ii. The amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection
of the environment.
iii. The proposed amendment will provide increased affordable housing options and expand
home occupations.
2. Conclusion(s):
a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.150(F).
b. The Growth Management Act (GMA) stipulates that the comprehensive land use plan and
development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City.
Recommendations:
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends City Council adopt the proposed city-
initiated code text amendments to SVMC 19.40.120,Manufactured Homes on Individual Lots.
Approved this 25th day of April,2013
Bill Bates, Chairman
ATTEST:
Can Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary
Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Action
Meeting Date: April 19, 2013
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ® old business ❑ new business
❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation
FILE NUMBER: CTA-2013-0004
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion—Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code - Signs
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley Municipal
Code (SVMC)22.100, Sign Regulations- minor updates to sign regulations including number and type of
temporary signs and permit submittal requirements.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106; SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: Chapter 22.110, Sign Regulations, was amended by City Council on
April 24, 2012 (Ordinance No. 12-013). The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on April
11, 2013. Following deliberations, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to City
Council.
BACKGROUND: On April 24,2012, City Council adopted significant changes to the City's signage
regulations. The changes being proposed here are minor in nature and address concerns raised by
business owners since the adoption of the updated regulations. The Planning Commission conducted a
study session on these proposed changes on March 28,2013 and a public hearing on April 11,2013.
Following the hearing,the Commission conducted deliberations and voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the changes to City Council. At the April 11 meeting the Commission was informed that the
City Attorney submitted minor changes to planning staff. Before moving the recommendation forward to
City Council,the Community Development Director determined that the Planning Commission should
review the additional minor changes. Further,the Director would like to discuss comments raised during
the Commission's deliberations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
STAFF CONTACT:
John Hohman-Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Staff Report and Findings CTA-2013-0004
B. Proposed changes to Chapter 22.110
CTA-2013-0004 RPCA for Public Hearing
Chapter 22.110
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections:
22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope.
22.110.020 Prohibited signs.
22.110.030 Permit required.
22.110.040 Number,general regulations for permitted permanent signs.
22.110.050 Permitted temporary signs.
22.110.060 General provisions applicable to all signs.
22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan.
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks.
22.110.100 Sign area calculation.
22.110.110 Maintenance of signs.
22.110.120 Existing nonconforming signs.
22.110.130 Billboards.
22.110.010 Purpose,intent and scope.
Signage regulations are intended to promote commerce,traffic safety and community identity while improving the
visual environment of residential,commercial and industrial areas.This code regulates permanent,temporary,and
portable signs.(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.020 Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited:
A. Signs which by coloring,shape,wording or location resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices;
B. Signs that create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
C.Flashing signs;
D.Portable signs; except A-frame signs and reader boards specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.050(_A1)
and(E);
E. Signs located within the public right-of-way,except official signs and except bus benches placed pursuant to an
agreement with the City;
F. Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property;provided,that this
provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the identification of a business or its product on a vehicle operating
during the normal course of business;
G. Signs obstructing visibility within any clearview triangle as established in Chapter 22.70 SVMC;
H.Billboards except when permitted as provided in SVMC 22.110.130;
I.Off-premises signs,except off-premises directional signs allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.040(D);
J.Temporary signs unless specifically allowed pursuant to SVMC 22.110.050;
K.Abandoned signs and sign structures.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
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 allowed
permanent signs,temporary signs,unless otherwise specified,and billboards.
B.Permits are not required for on-premises official signs;seasonal decorations;merchandise displays;point-of-
purchase advertising displays;national and state flags;flags of a political subdivision;notice signs,inflatables;flags
with copy;temporary signs as listed in 22.110.050 pennants and streamers without advertising copy;symbolic flags
of nonprofit institutions dedicated to public service;legal notices required by law;barber poles;historic site
designations;commemorative monuments/plaques;gravestones;advertising copy affixed to phone booths;donation
and recycling containers;lettering or symbols applied directly onto or flush-mounted magnetically to a motor
vehicle operating in the normal course of business;political signs supporting political issues,candidates or ballot
measures;replacement of copy on signs otherwise permitted;name plates with less than four square feet of copy
area;directional signs with less than four square feet of copy area;and murals containing no copy.
C.Permit applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information:
1.The location of the affected lot,building(s)and sign(s);
2.The scale of the site plan;
3.The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;A scaled drawing of the proposed
sign or sign revision,including size,height, copy, structural footing details,method of attachment and
illumination;
4.For signs subject to spacing regulations,the location of neighboring signs on adjacent propertiesThe
location of all existing signs on the site including size and height;
5.Approved sign plan,if applicableFor signs subject to spacing regulations,the location of neighboring
signs on adjacent properties;
6.Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located.Approved sign plan,if applicable; and
7. Tax parcel number where proposed sign will be located. (Ord. 12 013 § 1,2012; Ord.09 010 § 1,2009;
Ord. 07 015 § 1,2007).
D. Permit applications shall include construction drawings that provide the following information:
1. Two complete sets of scaled drawings of the proposed sign or sign revision,including copy,structural
footing details;method of attachment and illumination. A Washington State licensed engineer's design,
wet stamp and signature is required on each construction drawing for signs over 30 feet in height,pole and
monument signs over 100 square feet in sign area regardless of height,flag signs over 10 feet in height
regardless of sign area and wall signs where it is determined the size and weight of the sign is a factor on
the structural integrity of the building or structure. Where special conditions exist for any type of sign,the
Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a
Washington State licensed engineer.
2. Special inspection agency agreements,signed by the owner and special inspection agency are required
for sign construction with concrete over 2500 psi,on site welding,or high strength bolting.
22.110.040 Number,general regulations for permitted permanent signs.
A.Permitted permanent signs shall comply with the requirements of Table 22.110-1.No more than the maximum
numbers of either freestanding pole signs or monument sign structures are allowed per parcel.
Table 22.110-1—Location,Height and Copy Area Requirements
Maximum
Copy Copy Side
Zoning Number Copy Area Area Yard Permit Additional
Land Use Height
District per Area (ft2)/Lot (ft2)/Lot Setback Required Provisions
(ft.)
Parcel (ft2) Frontage Frontage (ft.)
<100 ft. >100 ft.
Attached Wall Signs
One sign up to 20
Multifamily Complex All Zones * * * * * * Y
sq.ft.
Residential *25%of wall
Institutional' * * * n/a n/a n/a Y
Zones area
Residential
Single Business 1 n/a 60 n/a n/a n/a Y
Zones
All Mixed Use
and *25%of wall
Nonresidential * n/a n/a n/a n/a Y
Nonresidential area per building
Zones
1■11...”111L Freestanding Signs 1=
Subdivision/Area *One per 200 ft.
All Zones 1* 10 32 n a n/a n/a Y
Name/Multifamily of street frontage
Complex/Institutional' and 1 for each
Single Business Neighborhood 1 20 100 n/a n/a 5 Y
additional 200 ft.
or fraction
Multi-Business Business(NC)
1* 20 n/a 100 n/a 5 y thereof in
Complex Zones
nonresidential
Single Business 1* 30 n/a 100 200 5 Y zones.Additional
signs allowed on
a multi-business
Mixed Use complex site may
and all be free-
Multi-Business Nonresidential standing;
Complex Zones(except 1* 40 250 n/a n/a 5 Y signs
p
NC) allowed on a
single business
parcel shall be
monument signs
All
Nonresidential *Adjacent to I-90
Nonresidential 1 50 250 n/a n/a 5 Y
Freeway* only
Zones
MI° Monument Signs
Subdivision/Area
Name/Multifamily All Zones 1 10 32 n/a n/a n/a Y
Complex/Institutional'
*Per street
Single Business Neighborhood 1* 7 75 n/a n/a 5 Y frontage
Multi-Business Business(NC)
Complex
Zones 2* 7 90 n/a n/a 5 Y
Single Business All Mixed Use 2* 7 90 n/a n/a 5 Y
and *Per street
Multi-Business Nonresidential 2* frontage
2 7 150 n/a n/a 5 y g
Complex Zones
MI M1111"11111 Other Signs i 111 I
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
1.Institutional includes nonprofit,religious or public uses,such as a church,library,public,or private school,hospital,or
government owned or operated building,structure,or land used for public purposes.
B.In addition to the permanent signs allowed pursuant to Table 22.110-1,a single decorative emblem(or standard)
constructed of durable vinyl with a thickness of not less than 13 mil for every 50 feet of frontage shall be allowed.
The lowest horizontal member of the bracket shall be located at a height of not less than seven feet above the
adjacent grade.
C.Where three or more single businesses agree to share a single sign structure,an additional 20 percent of copy area
shall be allowed up to a maximum of 250 square feet.
D.Off-Premises Directional Signs.It is the intent of this subsection to allow the limited placement of off-premises
directional signs by co-locating on an existing conforming monument sign,freestanding sign,or building wall.The
A business locating placing this type of sign on an existing sign must shall conform to the following criteria:
1.The business must shall be located on a private easement or local access street;
2.The business and proposed sign must shall be located in a commercial,office,industrial or mixed zone
area;
3.Text shall be limited to the business name,logo,and a directional arrow and may include certain
advancing language as"next right";
4.The sign must shall be located on the nearest collector or arterial.If a business has double frontage,staff
will review this unique situation to determine if two directional signs are warranted;
5. Sign area is-shall be limited to 15 square feet;this shall not be construed to allow the on-premises sign
to increase its sign area;and
6.If the business using an off-premises directional sign leaves its location,the business must shall remove
the sign within 60 days.
7.If the site has no existing signage or buildings,then a freestanding sign meeting the requirements above
may be allowed.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.09-010§ 1,2009;Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.050 ReFmitted Tlemporary signs.
Except as otherwise described under this section,no permit is necessary for temporary signs.Temporary signs are
not allowed to continually advertise goods, services or events on a site;permanent signs shall be used for that
A. A temporary sign advertising a special event, sale,promotion,opening of a new business or opening of a business
under new management may be displayed and must be removed at end of use, event or condition.
Ag.Number of Temporary Signs.No more than two of the followingene&mm h signs shall be allowed at any one
time for a use,except as permitted in subsection E
1. One One Banner,or
2. One Reader board,or
3. Two Flags with copy
BC.Each signSignage shall be limited to 32 square feet in size.
D.All temporary signs must be made of durable materials and shall be well maintained. Signs are not well
maintained if they are frayed,torn,or broken,or the legibility thereof has materially deteriorated.Unmaintained
signs will be required to be removed.
E.Banner signs must be attached to the facade,wall or window of the building which includes the business which
they advertise.
C .Additional banners or temporary signs advertising a special event,sale,promotion,opening of a new business or
a business under new management,including banners,balloons,pennants,flags with copy,streamers,seachlights
and inflatables are allowed by temporary permit for a period of time not to exceed 60 days a maximum of two times
in any calendar year.
G.Pennants,balloons, and streamers may be displayed in conjunction with the special event signage allowed in
subsection F of this section,but must be removed at the conclusion of the event or within 60 consecutive days.
Dtt.Temporary signs shall not endanger the public safety and shall be removed or relocated if the building official
determines that a sign is unsafe.
Et.A-Frame Signs. Each bgusiness will be allowed a maximum of one sandwich board or A-frame sign.These
signs are in addition to other temporary signs allowed through subsections A through Hand C of this section,and are
subject to the following conditions:
1. Size.The area of the sign shall not exceed nine square feet per side in size and shall not exceed three
feet in any dimension.
2.Maintenance Standards. Signs shall be constructed out of materials able to withstand extreme weather
conditions. Such materials may be metal,finished wood,chalkboard,whiteboard or plastic. Signs and
copy should be of professional quality.Permanent lettering for the business name and logo are required on
the sandwich boards.Owners of sandwich board signs shall be required to keep their signs in an intact,
reasonably legible,and well maintained manner. Sandwich boards are not well maintained if any part
thereof is broken;letters or graphics are completely or partially missing or obstructed;or the legibility
thereof has materially deteriorated.
3.Display Time. Signs may shall only be displayed during business hours.If business hours continue past
daylight hours,precautions should be taken to place the sign in a lighted area.This shall not be construed
to allow the wiring of a sign for lighting.
4.Location. Signs shall not be placed in a location which is within the clearview triangle,as defined in
SVMC 22.70.020(C),or any other location which will impede vehicular traffic.Further,such signs shall
not be placed in a manner which will block or otherwise obstruct the safe use of sidewalks,building
entrances or stairs by pedestrians.
F4.Temporary on-premises commercial signs are allowed without permit when posted in conjunction with the
alteration,construction,sale or lease of real property. Such signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in copy area or
seven feet in height.All such signs shall be affixed to either the ground or a permanent structure by rope,wire,or a
mechanical device.
G .Open House/Directional Signage.A-frame signs may be used as open house/directional signs and shall be
allowed on each access street to the property. Signs shall be placed so as not to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian
traffic,shall be used only when the property is open for inspection,shall be unlit,and shall be limited in size to five
square feet and limited in height to three feet above grade.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.060 General provisions applicable to all signs.
A.All signs illuminated with exterior lighting shall have lighting confined to the sign,and positioned and shielded
to minimize impacts to the surrounding area(s).Gooseneck reflectors and lights are permitted on permanent
freestanding and wall signs;provided,that lighting or glare does not extend beyond the property line.
B.Electronic signs shall be permitted on the same basis as other signs,subject to the requirements of Table 22.110-
1.All electronic message centers(EMCs)are required to have automatic dimming capability that adjusts the
brightness to the ambient light at all times of the day and night.Written documentation that the EMC is equipped
with the automatic dimming device shall be submitted with the sign permit application.
C.A roof-mounted sign may be substituted for an allowed freestanding sign;provided,that the height of the sign
structure may not exceed the maximum height requirements of the zoning district in which the sign is located.
D. Signs located within the airport hazard area shall conform to the location and height regulations set forth in
SVMC 19.110.030,Airport Hazard Overlay zone.
E.No sign shall be erected,relocated or maintained in a manner that prevents the free ingress or egress from any
door,window or fire escape.
F.No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except official signs.
G.Any sign erected or maintained within five feet of public rights-of-way shall be smooth and free of nails,tacks
and wires.
H.All signs shall be maintained in good repair pursuant to SVMC 22.110.110.
I.No sign shall block the view of fire protection equipment from approach.(Ord. 12-013 § 1,2012;Ord.07-015 §4,
2007).
22.110.070 Comprehensive sign plan.
Commercial development,shopping centers,industrial parks,mixed use developments,and hotel conference centers
exceeding five acres in size may seek approval of a sign plan specific to the proposed development.The director
may approve a comprehensive sign plan that allows deviations from the strict interpretation of spacing,height and
area requirements when the following is demonstrated:
A.The plan provides adequate signage for all proposed uses;and
B.The plan limits the number of freestanding sign structures;and
C.The total copy area of all signage does not exceed the amount which would otherwise be permitted.
Any conditions imposed to secure approvals shall be binding on the applicant,his successors and assigns.
Modifications/amendments to the approved sign plan shall require reapplication and approval by the director.If the
applicant and director cannot come to an agreement as to a comprehensive sign plan or a modification/amendment to
the same,the director's decision may be appealed to the hearing examiner pursuant to Chapter 17.90 SVMC.(Ord.
07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.080 Aesthetic corridors.
A.The standards applicable to monument signs shown on Table 22.110-1 shall apply to parcels adjacent to aesthetic
corridors designated in the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan:
1. State Route 27(16th Avenue south to City limits);
2. State Route 27(Mansfield Avenue to Trent Avenue);
3.Appleway Boulevard(south side only from Park Road to Dishman Mica Road);
4.Appleway Avenue(Barker Road to Hodges Road);
5.Dishman Mica Road(8th Avenue south to City limits);
6. 32nd Avenue within the City limits;
7.Mirabeau Parkway(Pines Road to Indiana Avenue).
B.Only monument signs as shown on Table 22.110-1 shall be allowed with designated aesthetic corridors.(Ord.07-
015 §4,2007).
22.110.090 Sign location and front setbacks.
A.Monument signs exceeding three feet in height shall be setback 10 feet from the front property line and outside
any border easement;provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70 SVMC,Fencing, Screening and
Landscaping,(clearview triangles)have been met.
B.Freestanding signs with structural supports less than two feet in width,with copy area placed at a height of seven
feet or more above grade,may be located at the property line;provided,that the requirements of Chapter 22.70
SVMC,Fencing,Screening and Landscaping,(clearview triangles)of the Spokane Valley uniform
a°° efitMuncipal-Code have been met.Freestanding signs with structural supports of more than two feet shall
be set back not less than 10 feet from the front property line or border easement.
C.All temporary signs,except inflatable signs,shall be located at least five feet from public rights-of-way.
D.Inflatable signs shall be set back at least 10 feet from public rights-of-way.
E.All signs shall meet the vertical and horizontal clearance requirements of electric utilities.
F.All new freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped area in accordance with SVMC 22.70.030(J).
Landscaping should ensure that;,Signs shallare not be blocked or obscured by trees or bushes.(Ord.07-015 §4,
2007).
22.110.100 Sign area calculation.
A. Sign area for wall signs shall be no more than 25 percent of the two-dimensional area of a building's elevation,
excluding eaves and gables.Refer to Table 22.110-1.
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B.The sign area of a freestanding sign for a single business shall be calculated as shown in Figure 22.110-2.The
sign area of a freestanding sign identifying multiple businesses shall be computed by adding together the total
area(s)of all signs as shown in Figure 22.110-3.Refer to Table 22.110-1 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 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 signs share a
single structure;
3.The gross surface area of both faces of a V-shaped sign;
4.The copy area of a monument sign.
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 of the area of the rectangles shall be the gross surface area.The maximum allowable
area is reduced by 10 percent for the second and each subsequent rectangle used in the calculation,illustrated below.
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1.Conventional Measurement.Total area=a times b.
2. Sum of Rectangles.Total area=(Area A+Area B+Area C+Area D). (Ord. 07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.110 Maintenance of signs.
A.All signs shall be maintained in good repair.The director shall have the authority to revoke any permit for signs
that are tattered,torn,faded or otherwise in disrepair,and may require the removal of banners,flags,reader boards,
pennants and streamers which are torn,discolored or in disrepair.
B.All signage shall be maintained by the business owner,or person in possession of the property on which the sign
is located.Maintenance shall be such that the signage continues to conform to the conditions imposed by the sign
permit.
C.Any damaged sign structure shall be repaired within 30 days of notice.
D.Any signage which has been damaged to such extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby shall be repaired or
removed within 48 hours of notice.
E.Any abandoned sign shall be removed by and at the expense of the property owner within 60 days of notice.
F.Any abandoned sign support structure shall be removed within 36 months by the owner or lessee of the premises
upon which the sign is located.(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
22.110.120 Existing nonconforming signs.
Any permanent sign made nonconforming as a result of the adoption of these regulations may be repaired,but not
structurally altered or made more nonconforming in any way.If the sign is removed in order to make repairs,it shall
be replaced within 60 days,or any nonconforming rights are terminated.Thereafter,the sign shall conform to the
requirements of this chapter.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this section,any sign or signs for which a temporary permit has been issued by
the City shall be permitted to remain at the location or locations authorized by the permit for as long as the permit is
valid and all the requirements of the permit have been met.(Ord.07-015 §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:
1.Replacement billboards shall not exceed the height limit in the underlying zoning district,with a
maximum height limit of 50 feet in any zone;
2.No replacement billboard shall exceed 672 square feet in copy area;
3.Any replacement billboard may not be placed less than five feet from the property line.No portion of
the sign shall extend beyond the property line;
4.No billboard may be located within 1,000 feet of another billboard on the same side of the street.Any
replacement billboard shall be offset from any billboard on the opposite side of the street by not less than
250 feet.Offset distance shall be measured from a point perpendicular to and along the alignment of the
roadway;
5.The owner of the billboard shall file a complete inventory of all billboards located within the City,
including date erected,height,size and location;
6.Issuance of a permit for billboard replacement shall be accompanied by a permit for the destruction or
removal of the billboard to be replaced;and
7.Any billboard that is not replaced within 5 years60 months following the issuance of a
demolition/removal permit shall not be replaced.
B.Replacement billboards shall not be permitted along designated aesthetic corridors.(Ord.07-015 §4,2007).
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Planning Commission Review
Meeting Date: April 25, 2013
Item: Check all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business ❑ new business ❑public hearing
®information ❑admin.report ❑pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments—Review Session
PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND:
The Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan includes an annual amendment cycle that runs from
November 2nd to November 1st of the following year. Applications received prior to November
1st are considered by the Planning Commission in late winter/early spring of the following year,
with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer.
The Planning Commission will review the following Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPAs)
and make a recommendation to City Council. City Council may choose to adopt the individual
amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission, disapprove the amendments, or
modify and adopt the proposal. If the Council chooses to modify a proposal, they must either
conduct a public hearing or refer the proposal back to the Planning Commission for further
consideration.
All parts of the Comprehensive Plan can be amended during the annual cycle. The Community
Development Department received two privately initiated requests for site-specific
Comprehensive Plan amendments. In addition, the City is initiating one site-specific
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will
automatically receive a zoning designation consistent with the new land use designation.
The Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to six Comprehensive Plan
Elements: Chapter 2 - Land Use, Chapter 3 — Transportation, Chapter 4 — Capital Facilities and
Public Services, Chapter 7 — Economic Development, Chapter 10 - Neighborhoods, and Chapter
11 - Bike and Pedestrian. The amendments may also entail minor changes to other elements
referencing the proposed amendments.
NOTICE:
Notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald and each
site was posted with a "Notice of Public Hearing" sign, with a description of the proposal.
Individual notice of the proposals was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of each
amendment.
SEPA REVIEW
Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA—RCW 43.21C) environmental checklists
were required for each proposed comprehensive plan amendments. Under SEPA, amendments
to the Comprehensive Plan are considered "non-project actions" defined as actions involving
decisions on policies, plans, or programs that contain standards controlling use or modification
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of the environment. Additional environmental review may be required for the physical
development of the subject properties.
Staff reviewed the environmental checklists and a threshold determination was made for each
proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment. Determinations of Non-significance (DNS) were
issued for the proposed amendments consistent with the City of Spokane Valley Environmental
Ordinance.
STAFF CONTACT:
Mike Basinger,AICP, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1 (yellow notebook): 2013 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and Staff Reports
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
DRAFT Minutes
Council Chambers— City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave.
April 11, 2013
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS Present Absent CITY STAFF
Bill Bates-Chair x John Hohman,Director
Joy Stoy—Vice-chair x Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Robert McCaslin x r Rod Higgins, City Council
Mike Phillips x r
Steven Neill x E
Christina Carlsen x r-
Kevin Anderson r x Mary Swank, Secretary
Commissioner Anderson was
excused.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. This motion was
passed unanimously.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve the March 28, 2013 minutes as presented. This
motion was passed unanimously.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Bates reported that on April 4th our Representative, Kathy McMorris Rodgers
was here and it went very well. Ms. Rodgers commented our council did an excellent job on
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informing her on our cities priorities and wants to help with the Sullivan Bridge project and
have information sent to her.
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VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Community Development Director John Hohman explained staff is working on shoreline
regulations and the 2013 comprehensive plan amendments. We just received a draft on the
shoreline regulations and are going through them. It will be a number of weeks before it is
ready. We want to make sure it's easy for us to understand and implement for any potential
development. Mike Basinger is working on the comprehensive plan amendments. Scott Kuhta
is out of town at the SEPA Committee in Olympia, working on Phase II. Our administrative
report to Council on SEPA changes on Tuesday went well. They've authorized us to move
forward to the first reading.
Commissioner Stoy asked how many comprehensive plan amendments we have this year. John
Hohman answered we have two privately initiated and 5 to 6 city initiated.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS
Unfinished Business: No unfinished business.
New Business: Public Hearing: CTA-2013-0003 — Amending Manufactured Homes
Regulations and CTA-2013-0004—Amending Sign Regulations
CTA-2013-0003
John Hohman started his presentation on CTA 2013-0003, amending the SVMC 19.40.120
regarding manufactured homes. This is to eliminate the requirement for new manufactured
homes in SVMC 19.40.120.B.1 and eliminate SVMC 19.40.120.C. The proposed amendment
language will be changed that these provisions of the code will be removed. Once the language
is removed then used manufactured homes will be allowed in the city.
Commissioner Bates went over the procedures and opened the public hearing at 6:12p.m.
Commissioner Stoy read the rules.
Commissioner McCaslin asked about homeowner covenants and associations. If somebody
owns a lot in a preplanned community that they want to put a used manufactured home on does
the homeowner associations have the power to deny that? John Hohman explained our code
would not supersede any CC&R's or covenants. It would be a private issue. Commissioner
McCaslin asked if homeowners associations have the power to keep someone from putting a
manufactured home where the association would vote not to have one but what if they owned
the lot. City Attorney Cary Driskell explained that CC&R's dictates what you can and cannot
do with your property. CC&R's are a binding contract on that property.
Commissioner Stoy read the rules of the public hearing.
Commissioner Bates opened public testimony.
Public Comment was given by Tim B Moyer at 11617 E Rego Court, Spokane Valley. Mr.
Moyer stated there are a lot of areas where affordable housing could help first time
homebuyers but also provide housing for the rental market. Mr. Moyer is in the process of
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short plating a property on Bowdish and Valleyway. It has an existing 1950's home with a big
lot. Mr. Moyer is going to split if off the back and put a 2001 used doublewide that is 50' x 24'
that he found in the Valley and needs to be moved. Mr. Moyer is in favor and hope it is
approved. Commissioner Stoy asked how far Mr. Moyer is on his short plat. Mr. Moyer stated
it's in process and being reviewed and it should be in final plat approval in about 3 to 6 weeks.
Commissioner Bates asked what Mr. Moyer planned to do with landscaping. Mr. Moyer
responded that, he would make it look nice for the neighborhood and have a front and
backyard, have a separate 24' x 30' foot garage with a concrete floor, and add sod and fencing
to make it look like a rancher. It would be a permanent set foundation.
Commissioner Bates closed public hearing at 6:22pm.
Commissioner Bates asked do we have a motion for amendment. Commissioner Stoy moved to
proceed with CTA 2013-0003 to city council.
Discussion: Commissioner Neil and Commissioner Stoy commented that they support this
project. It would be good for the economy and help those families with less income, new
starters and new families. Commissioner Bates supports this and talked about the Land Use in
our comprehensive plan that encourages needs and preferences and this does that.
Commissioner Bates asked if CTA-2013-0003 should be approved. The motion was passed
unanimously.
CTA-2013-0004
Chair Bates: Opened public hearing at 6:26 for CTA-2013-0004.
Commissioner Stoy read the rules of the Public Hearing.
John Hohman started presentation on CTA-2013-0004, sign code provisions. Mr. Hohman
briefly reviewed 2012 sign code revision process, an overview of the changes,highlights of the
public education code enforcement process, issues that came up with the code and our
currently proposed provisions. Mr. Hohman reviewed the proposed sign code changes,
revisions from the attorney's office, minor clarifications and corrections and a few other
provisions that have not been included yet. The changes would be presented with the Findings,
depending on how the Commission moved forward.
Commissioner Bates asked if Section D is new, why it is in the document and why scaled
drawings are not. Mr. Hohman stated Section D has not been included in the construction
drawings. We had that required under a written policy from the first Building Official. Mr.
Hohman stated that he asked staff instead of having a written policy to incorporate this in the
code.
Mr., Phillips asked if scaled drawings are required for every sign application; if an engineer is
required to stamp every drawing; and if he would need two drawings if he put a sign in front of
his building. Mr. Hohman stated that two scale drawings are required for the proposed sign.
When you exceed 30 ft. then you need the engineer to approve that design.
Commissioner Phillips asked if we have AutoCAD and computers now, why is a wet stamp
required and not just a signed stamp. Mr. Hohman stated this follows the standard code
provisions but we will look into it. Commissioner Stoy asked if we still had an issue
concerning statistics that were presented at the March 28th meeting. Mr. Hohman stated that it
has not been resolved. Commissioner Stoy asked under Section A, if he can have one banner
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and two flags. Mr. Hohman stated yes, as businesses were surveyed flags come in pairs and
this is how businesses like to display them. It could be distracting but staff felt it would be a
good option. Mr. Hohman stated that it depends on how the Commission feels and it could be
looked at during deliberations.
Commissioner Stoy asked if Section D is lined out because it is covered in the regulations, if it
still a requirement. Mr. Hohman confirmed that it is still a requirement.
Commissioner Carlsen inquired about increasing the amount of freestanding signs for arterials
and if there is a concern for temporary signs on arterial streets. Mr. Hohman stated that he
hadn't heard of that issue, but if they were allowed multiple banners, one would be on one
side-street and another on arterial.
Commissioner Carlsen asked how balloons are addressed if they are being taken out of Section
G. Mr. Hohman stated, the Commission could recommend that change and for clarity the
language could be modified.
Commissioner Carlsen expressed concern about the number of potential temporary signs at the
Fred Meyer at Sullivan and Sprague, that it looks very cluttered. She asked if Fred Meyer Gas
and Fred Meyer Store can have more signs and if the store separate from the gas station. Mr.
Hohman responded that since they are separate they would be separate signs. It is something
staff would look at for interpretation.
Commissioner Bates asked if the dimension of reader boards is addressed in prohibited signs.
22.110.020. Mr. Hohman stated that they are not addressed at this time. Commissioner Bates
stated that some are permanent and some are temporary but there are no square footage rules at
this time. Mr. Hohman responded that reader boards have been considered portable signs that
are prohibited. However, through the years they have been allowed to be permanently installed
and viewed as a monument sign, which would require a permit. .
Commissioner Bates closed the Public hearing at 6:53pm.
Commissioner Bates asked if CTA-2013-0004 should be approved. Commissioner Carlsen
moved to proceed with CTA-2013-0004 to the City Council.
Comments:
Commissioner Bates commented that some things have been put off for a later time and some
really good points have come up tonight. Commissioner Bates liked the idea of businesses
having some flexibility on their signs and supports it. It's positive to our city. Commissioner
McCaslin commended John on the proposals. Commissioner Phillips stated after the last
meeting he drove around and paid more attention to signs. Commissioner Phillips was
surprised of the variety of the signs and how they are put up and that he can't even see how Mr.
Hohman can come up with ideas for signs because there are so many different kinds.
Commissioner Carlsen stated it has made this city look really nice and she has been looking at
signs a lot lately. The Sprague corridor is noticeably clean. Commissioner Bates stated most
businesses do what they think they need to do and it is amazing how good they are at not
blocking sidewalks. He further stated that the Commission hasn't discussed much on clutter
but that is a future discussion. Commissioner Stoy stated that the option for temporary signs
will alleviate a lot of that clutter once this is accepted from City Council.
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Commissioner Bates asked if CTA-2013-0004 should be approved. The motion was passed
unanimously.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was nothing for the good of the order.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
Bill Bates, Chairperson
Mary Swank, PC Secretary
Date signed
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