Chapter 27.08 CODE PROVISIONS

Chapter 27.08
CODE PROVISIONS

Sections:

27.08.020 Standards specific to temporary signs.

27.08.030 Standards specific to permanent signs.

27.08.010 General standards for signs.

Signs shall be constructed and maintained in compliance with this chapter, the city building code, and all other applicable ordinances. The allowable type of signs, their placement, and other limitations shall be according to the standards established in this section. Provisions for the various use districts under the city comprehensive zoning ordinance may establish standards in addition to, or more restrictive than, the standards in this section.

A. General Provisions.

1. Structural. The structure and erection of signs within the city of Richland shall be governed by the current edition of the Uniform Sign Code as adopted by the city of Richland and by the currently applicable International Building Code as adopted by the city of Richland. Compliance with these adopted codes shall be prerequisite to issuance of a sign permit.

2. Electrical. Electrical requirements for signs within the city of Richland shall be governed by the requirements, standards, rules, and regulations established by the state of Washington and adopted by the city of Richland (Chapter 296-46 WAC). Compliance therewith shall be required by every sign utilizing electrical energy as a prerequisite to issuance of a sign permit.

3. Light and Glare from Signs. Illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded, shielded, directed, or reduced so as to avoid brightness, glare, or reflection of light in excess of that recommended by the Illumination Society of America to avoid unreasonable distraction by pedestrians or motorists. Illumination shall not exceed that necessary to make the sign visible to the average person on the street adjacent to the sign.

4. Maintenance. All signs shall be constantly maintained in a state of security, safety, and repair. If any sign is found not to be so maintained or is insecurely fastened or otherwise dangerous, it shall be the duty of the owner and/or occupant of the premises on which the sign is fastened to repair or remove the sign within five days after receiving written notice from the sign code administrator.

5. Obstruction. No sign shall be located so as to physically obstruct any door, window, or exit from a building. No sign shall be located so as to be hazardous to a motorist’s ingress and egress from parking areas or any way open to the public. No sign shall be located so as to be hazardous to a pedestrian’s access to any way open to the public.

6. Inspection. All sign users shall permit periodic inspection of their sign(s) by the city upon request.

7. Conflicting Provisions. Whenever any provisions of this title overlap or conflict with regard to size or placement of a sign, the more restrictive provision shall apply.

B. Specific Provisions.

1. Freestanding Signs. A freestanding sign may be located at the property or building line, provided it complies with Chapter 12.11 RMC (Intersection Sight Distance) and the sign is located entirely behind the property or building line.

2. Building-Mounted Signs. Wall signs shall not extend above the point of intersection of the building wall to which the sign is attached and the building roof except that wall signs may extend to the top of a parapet wall. Wall signs and projecting signs may project over public property within the limits established in Chapter 27.10 RMC (Measurements). The structural support for projecting signs shall be an integral part of the sign design or shall be concealed from view. All structural support for projecting signs shall be entirely from the building wall or parapet from which the sign projects.

3. Marquee Awnings or Canopy Signs. Marquee awnings or canopy signs shall be mounted flat against the face of the marquee or canopy and shall not extend below the bottom face to which attached. One sign per user is permitted on the underside of a marquee or canopy. Such signs shall be mounted perpendicular to the building face and located at the main entrance of use. No other projecting signs relating to the user shall be visible from beneath the marquee or canopy.

4. Window Signs. Window signs shall not be included in determining the number of primary signs nor in determining the permissible sign area for each facade.

5. Roof Signs. All roof signs shall be constructed in such a way that they appear as an architectural blade or penthouse and are finished in such a manner that the visual appearance from all sides is such that they appear to be a part of the building itself. Roof signs shall be erected in such a manner that there is no visible support structure.

6. Signs, postings, or notices placed or installed by municipal, state or federal agencies may be placed in the right-of-way so long as they comply with Chapter 12.11 RMC. For purposes of this title, the transit authority is a municipal agency.

C. Signs Prohibited in All Zones. Except where otherwise provided in this chapter, the following signs or displays are prohibited:

1. Signs which are an imitation of or resemble an official traffic sign or signal.

2. A sign that moves or gives the appearance of moving and any sign which flutters, undulates, swings, rotates, oscillates or otherwise moves by natural or artificial means, including any pennant but excluding banners displayed in compliance with the provisions of this title.

3. Signs which, by reason of their size, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination, may be confused with or construed as a traffic control sign, signal, or device, or the light of an emergency vehicle, or which obstruct the visibility of any traffic or street sign or signal device.

4. Signs or displays consisting of strings of lights, spinners, twirlers or propellers, flashing, rotating, or blinking lights, flares, balloons, bubble machines, and similar devices of a carnival nature, or containing elements creating sound or smell.

5. Abandoned signs, except as authorized by RMC 27.08.030(I).

6. Signs on utility poles.

7. Search lights, banners, clusters of flags, posters, pennants, and streamers.

8. Billboards.

9. Signs for which a permit is required and which are erected, altered, or relocated without, or in violation of the terms and conditions of, a current and valid permit issued by the city of Richland.

10. Except as otherwise permitted herein, off-premises commercial signs.

11. Except as otherwise permitted herein, portable signs.

Prohibited signs and displays are subject to removal and abatement by the city at the expense of the persons owning or maintaining such sign or display as provided in Chapter 27.12 RMC.

D. Signs Projecting over Public Right-of-Way.

1. Projecting signs extending over public right-of-way shall be erected with clearance and projection limitations as set forth in Chapter 27.10 RMC (Measurements); provided, that in no case shall any sign be permitted to extend beyond the curb line.

2. If a public need arises, any sign permitted to extend over public right-of-way shall be removed or altered within 10 days of receiving written notice from the sign code administrator.

E. Signs near Intersections. All signs located at street or driveway/street intersections shall be placed so as not to constitute a safety hazard and shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 12.11 RMC (Intersection Sight Distance). Freestanding signs located at street intersections may be placed at the property line or building line subject to the limitations above. [Ord. 3-89; Ord. 08-19 § 4;Ord. 25-20 § 2].

27.08.020 Standards specific to temporary signs.

A. Purpose. The city finds that the proliferation of temporary signs is a distraction to the traveling public and creates aesthetic blight and litter that threaten the public’s health, safety, and welfare. The purpose of these regulations is to limit distractions to the traveling public and minimize aesthetic blight and litter caused by temporary signs by allowing temporary signs only in the time, place and manner specified in this section.

B. General Requirements of Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are allowed only in compliance with the provisions of this section.

1. Except as otherwise permitted herein, a temporary sign may be displayed for no more than 180 days per calendar year; temporary signs related to an event may be displayed for no longer than 180 consecutive days per calendar year and must be removed no later than 14 days after the event.

2. The following elements are prohibited on temporary signs:

a. Any form of illumination, including flashing, blinking, or rotating lights;

b. Animation;

c. Reflective materials; and

d. Attachments, including, but not limited to, balloons, ribbons, speakers, etc.

3. Temporary signs may be placed in the right-of-way if they meet all of the following standards:

a. The sign must be placed entirely outside of the roadway;

b. The sign must not be placed in medians, traffic islands, roundabouts, or other areas within the roadway;

c. The sign must not obstruct pedestrian or wheelchair access to the sidewalk;

d. The sign must not be placed in parking spaces, pedestrian pathways, or bicycle paths;

e. The sign must remain portable and may not be attached or anchored in any way to trees or to public property including, but not limited to, utility or light poles, parking meters, fences, or pavement.

4. Public Spaces. Temporary signs shall not be placed in any public park, trail, open space, or other public space, except for those signs placed by the city.

5. Chapter 27.12 RMC notwithstanding, the city may promptly remove or cause to be removed any temporary signs that do not comply with any requirement of this title.

C. Residential Zoning Districts and Uses. Temporary signs on property or on the exterior of a structure located within a residential zoning district or dedicated to a residential use are allowed in compliance with the following:

1. Single-Family and Medium Density Zoning Districts. Temporary signs are allowed in single-family (R-1-12, R-1-10) and medium density (R-2, R-2S) zoning districts in compliance with the following:

a. The sign is for a noncommercial purpose;

b. The sign is constructed of durable material;

c. The sign must be a freestanding sign;

d. Only one sign is allowed per street frontage; and

e. A sign may not exceed six square feet in size. If the sign is post-mounted on the ground, it shall not exceed five feet in height. If the sign is stake-mounted or portable, it shall not exceed three feet in height.

2. Temporary Signs in Multifamily Residential Zoning Districts and Approved Manufactured Home Parks. Temporary signs on property or on the exterior of a structure located within a multifamily residential (R-3) zoning district and manufactured home parks are allowed in compliance with the following:

a. The sign is for a noncommercial purpose;

b. The sign is constructed of durable material;

c. The sign must be a freestanding sign;

d. Only one sign is allowed per street frontage; and

3. Notwithstanding anything in this title to the contrary, the standards of this subsection apply to residential uses located in nonresidential zoning districts.

D. Temporary Signs in Nonresidential Zoning Districts.

1. Temporary signs on property or on the exterior of a structure located within a nonresidential zoning district or dedicated to a nonresidential use are allowed in compliance with the following:

a. One wall sign is allowed per building, not to exceed 16 square feet in size;

b. The sign is constructed of durable material;

c. The sign is not illuminated;

d. One freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage;

e. A freestanding sign may not exceed 16 square feet in size. If the sign is post-mounted on the ground, it shall not exceed five feet in height. If the sign is stake-mounted or portable, it shall not exceed three feet in height.

2. Notwithstanding anything in this title to the contrary, the standards of this subsection apply to nonresidential uses located in residential zoning districts. [Ord. 08-19 § 4].

27.08.030 Standards specific to permanent signs.

A. Floodplain, Agricultural, Public Reserve, Single-Family, and Duplex Residential Zones. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned floodplain (FP), agricultural (AG), public reserve (PR), suburban agriculture (SAG), and all areas zoned suburban residential (R-1) through high-density residential (R-2).

1. One permanent sign may be displayed at a premises for which a home occupation permit has been issued pursuant to Chapter 23.42 RMC. The sign must comply with the size limitations set forth in Table 27.10.020(A).

2. One permanent sign may be displayed at each entrance to a subdivision or recognized neighborhood, up to a maximum of four signs. The sign must be unobtrusive, in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and constructed of quality materials, as approved in advance by the sign code administrator. The signs must comply with the size and location limitations of Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

3. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

B. Apartments and Manufactured Home Parks. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned multiple-family residential (R-3) and all approved manufactured home parks.

1. Apartment buildings and manufactured home parks are permitted one building-mounted sign and one freestanding sign per street frontage. For the purpose of determining the limit on number of signs for apartments, a single apartment complex, regardless of the number of buildings, shall be considered one “building.”

2. One permanent sign may be displayed at each entrance to a subdivision or recognized neighborhood, up to a maximum of four signs. The sign(s) must be unobtrusive, in keeping with the character of the neighborhood, and constructed of quality materials, as approved in advance by the sign code administrator. The signs must comply with the size and location limitations of Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

3. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

C. Neighborhood Business Districts. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned neighborhood business (C-1).

1. Except as provided in subsection (C)(2) of this section, permitted signs and their regulation shall be the same as those zoned limited business (C-LB).

2. Where signs for permitted uses are not visible to residential uses, or are located more than 200 feet from residential uses, the size limitations of the C-2 and C-3 zoning districts shall apply.

3. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

D. Limited Business District. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned limited business (C-LB) with the exception that apartment buildings in the limited business district shall be regulated by subsection (B) of this section.

1. Permitted signs are as follows: No more than one freestanding sign is permitted unless the property faces on more than one street or unless the property contains multiple buildings that house multiple businesses. In such cases, each street frontage shall be permitted one freestanding sign or each building shall be permitted one freestanding sign, whichever is greater. One building-mounted sign is permitted per street frontage on each building.

2. Buildings Facing on More Than One Street. Buildings or building complexes on street corner locations are permitted a maximum of one freestanding sign per street frontage; provided, that each freestanding sign must be located on a different street and must be more than 100 feet apart, measured in a straight line between signs. Buildings or building complexes which extend through a block to face on two parallel streets are permitted one freestanding sign per street frontage.

3. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

E. General Business Districts. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned commercial recreation (C-R), retail business (C-2), or general business (C-3).

1. Permitted Signs. Permitted signs and their regulations in the retail business, commercial recreation, commercial winery and general business districts shall be the same as those in the limited business district (subsection (D) of this section) with the following additions:

a. Freeway interchange signs are permitted, provided such signs are located on the freeway side of a line 350 feet from and parallel to the interchange right-of-way. The interchange right-of-way shall begin at a point along the freeway 1,500 feet from the center of the street passing over and under the freeway.

b. Where freeway interchange signs are permitted or where more than one freestanding sign is permitted, the total allowable surface area may be increased by a multiplier of two; provided, that no individual freestanding sign shall exceed 240 square feet in surface area.

c. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

F. Central Business District. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned central business district (CBD).

1. Permitted Signs. Permitted signs and their regulations in the central business district shall be the same as those in the limited business district (subsection (D) of this section) with the following additions:

a. Where more than one freestanding sign is permitted, the total allowable surface area may be increased by a multiplier of two; provided, that no individual freestanding sign shall exceed 240 square feet in surface area.

b. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

2. Supplemental Sign Standards for the Uptown District – Purpose. These supplemental sign standards are put in place to encourage the installation and maintenance of signs that complement and enhance the style of architecture that is prevalent in the Uptown Shopping Center. Signs located within the uptown district as defined in RMC 23.22.040, Plate 2, shall comply with the following standards and with all sign standards applicable in the central business district. Wherever there is conflict between general sign standards applicable to the central business district and the following specific sign standards, the following specific sign standards shall control:

a. All signs shall be constructed of durable, weather resistant and easily maintainable materials. No exposed or painted construction grade plywood is permitted on any sign;

b. Whenever signs are placed on an awning or a roof, the applicant shall demonstrate that the awning or roof is able to support the imposed loads of the proposed sign, or that the design of the roof or awning supporting the sign incorporates adequate structural elements to support the sign;

c. Any channel letters included on any sign shall not exceed a maximum size of 16 inches in width and 24 inches in height;

d. Structural supporting elements shall be incorporated in such a fashion so that they appear to be an integral architectural and aesthetic element of the sign;

e. Roof signs shall meet the following criteria:

i. Roof signs may extend up to a maximum of five feet above the intersection of the sign and the building wall or parapet wall. Roof signs may be attached to or placed above a mansard type roof.

ii. Signs attached to a mansard shall be placed in a structure or box extending from the perimeter of the sign face back to the building wall or parapet or mansard roof. Said box shall be either perpendicular to the plane of the sign face or perpendicular to the main building wall.

iii. The base of any channel letters shall extend a minimum of 18 inches above the top of the parapet or building wall supporting the mansard.

iv. No backlit or internally illuminated or “can” type signs shall be permitted on the roof of any building.

f. When constructed in conjunction with an awning, “architectural blade” type signs mounted on a building wall may project horizontally a maximum of six feet over the public sidewalk. Where there is no awning present, “blade” type signs may project horizontally a maximum of four feet over the public sidewalk. In all cases the lowest portion of any blade sign shall be placed at least eight feet in height above the public sidewalk.

g. Signs may be located on the face of an awning subject to the following criteria:

i. If the sign is a “can” type then the sign box should be constructed to extend from the perimeter of the sign face back to the edge of the fascia a maximum distance of 12 inches.

ii. The sign must be installed so that the base is flush with the bottom of the awning.

iii. The height of the sign face shall not be more than 150 percent of the height of the awning fascia.

G. Industrial and Manufacturing Districts. This subsection shall apply to all areas zoned limited manufacturing (I-1), medium industrial (I-M), and heavy manufacturing (M-2).

1. Permitted Signs. Permitted signs and their regulations shall be the same as those in the central business, commercial recreation, and general business districts (see subsections (E) and (F) of this section).

2. All signs shall be in accordance with Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements.

H. Permanent Signs at Fuel Stations and Fuel Stations/Mini-Marts. In addition to signage otherwise permitted herein, a lawfully established automobile service station or fuel station/mini-mart may have one additional sign that meets the requirements of Chapter 27.10 RMC, Measurements, per street frontage. The sign must be permanently mounted.

I. Permanent on-premises sign(s) on property that is vacant and unoccupied for a period of six months or more shall be removed or maintained in lieu of removal. When the property owner elects to maintain in lieu of removal, the sign(s) and supporting structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following:

1. Signs shall be kept free of rust, dirt and chipped, cracked or peeling paint.

2. All hanging, dangling, torn or frayed parts of signs shall be promptly repaired and graffiti and unauthorized attachments shall be removed.

3. Burned-out illumination shall be replaced immediately.

4. Sign areas shall be kept free and clear of all noxious substances, rubbish, and weeds.

5. If a sign is removed from its supporting structure for longer than 60 days, the supporting structure shall be removed.

6. Any sign deemed unsafe by a building official shall be removed or fixed within three days of written notice. [Ord. 3-89; Ord. 14-04; Ord. 04-09; Ord. 15-11 § 1.02; Ord. 08-19 § 4. Formerly 27.08.020].

27.08.040 Special provisions.

The following special provisions are provided to address situations posing unique signage requirements:

A. Signs Subject to Approval by the Planning Commission. The following signs may be approved by the planning commission, provided they meet the criteria listed, unless waived by the commission:

1. Freestanding, off-premises signs located at the entrance to a business center will be allowed if the following criteria exist:

a. When the businesses do not have adequate ability to allow their patrons to see their business location by using allowable signage in this chapter.

b. Permission to locate the sign has been given, in writing, by the property owner where the sign is to be located.

c. The sign meets the structural requirements of the Uniform Sign Code.

d. The sign may be lighted.

e. Letters may not be greater than eight inches in height.

f. The sign must be made of a durable material.

g. The sign must not exceed 15 feet in height.

h. The sign may not exceed 45 square feet.

i. The sign may be double faced.

j. The sign must not be located in a residential zone.

2. Freestanding signs on school district campuses or college campuses may be allowed in addition to those signs permitted under Table 27.10.020(A), subject to the following criteria:

a. Only one sign, not exceeding 64 square feet in area, may be permitted.

b. The sign shall not exceed 20 feet in height.

c. The sign shall meet minimum building setback requirements so that it will not obstruct either pedestrian or automobile traffic.

d. The sign shall be oriented so that it does not directly face adjacent residential properties.

e. If the sign contains an electronic reader board or is otherwise illuminated, all lighting shall be turned off between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

f. Notice of the public meeting held to review an application for a freestanding sign shall be provided through posting of the site at the proposed sign location.

B. Signs Subject to Approval by the City Manager or Designee. Signs may be approved by the city manager or designee subject to the criteria set forth herein:

1. One freestanding sign within 500 feet of an entrance to a business center may be allowed, subject to the following criteria:

a. The sign shall be located within 500 feet of an entrance into the business center or shall be located on a property that is included within the business center.

b. The sign is located within a C-2, C-3, or B-C zoning district.

c. Permission to locate the sign has been given to the sign permit applicant, in writing, from the property owner where the sign is to be located.

d. If the business center is five acres in area, or less, or contains less than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area of retail business uses, the maximum sign size permitted under this section is 150 square feet and the maximum sign height is 25 feet. If the business center totals more than five acres, and contains more than 100,000 square feet of gross floor area of retail business uses, the maximum sign size is 240 square feet and the maximum sign height is 40 feet. If the business center totals 40 acres or more, and contains more than 200,000 square feet of gross floor area of retail business uses, the maximum sign size is 350 square feet and the maximum sign height is 50 feet.

e. The sign may double its otherwise allowable size in square feet when located on the freeway side of a line 350 feet from and parallel to the interchange right-of-way. The interchange right-of-way shall begin at a point along the freeway 1,500 feet from the center of the street passing over and under the freeway. Signs constructed pursuant to the provisions of this subsection may be constructed to 80 feet in height; provided, that any sign must be located more than 300 feet from a single-family residential zoning district (R-1 or R-2); and further provided, that any sign increased in size as provided by this section shall not be eligible for further sign size increases as provided for in RMC 27.08.030(E)(1)(b).

f. The sign shall be nonilluminated or internally illuminated only and shall not include any electronic readerboards or flashing signs.

g. The maximum size of a sign issued under this section shall be determined as follows:

i. Fifty square feet shall be allotted for each business in the business center plus 50 square feet, but in no case shall a sign exceed the size limitations identified in subsection (B)(1)(d) of this section. Signs issued under this subsection that may double in size by virtue of their proximity to a grade separated interchange as specified in subsection (B)(1)(e) of this section may allot 100 square feet for each business in the business center plus 100 square feet.

h. No portion of a sign shall exceed 100 square feet in area or 200 square feet in area if the sign meets the criteria contained in subsection (B)(1)(e) of this section. No portion of a sign shall be less than 10 percent of the total sign area as determined in subsection (B)(1)(g) of this section.

i. A business center that totals less than five acres in area shall be permitted a maximum of one sign, either on- or off-premises. Business centers five acres and larger but less than 40 acres shall be permitted a maximum of two signs, but only one such sign shall be off-premises. Business centers 40 acres or larger shall be permitted a maximum of three signs, but only one such sign shall be off-premises.

j. A business located in a business center that has erected a sign under this section shall not be allowed additional freestanding signs on the same street or highway frontage that the sign is located on.

k. Freestanding signs issued under this section must be separated from other freestanding signs on the same frontage by a horizontal distance of at least twice the total height of the two signs.

l. Applicants for a business center sign shall submit an application that identifies all of the properties that are to be included within a proposed business center and shall identify the size, location and number of all proposed signs. Additionally, an agreement signed by all property owners included within the proposed business center shall accompany said application for a proposed sign. The agreement shall specify that the property owners:

i. Agree to be included within the proposed business center;

ii. Agree to the boundaries of the proposed business center. Business centers shall consist of properties that are adjacent to or abutting each other (properties that are separated only by a public right-of-way are considered to be adjacent to each other for the purposes of this section);

iii. Agree to the proposed name of the business center;

iv. Agree to the number and locations of all proposed signs; and

v. Provide for an entity which shall be responsible for determining how maintenance of the signs will be provided.

Said agreement shall be signed and recorded and shall be binding upon the current and future owners of the property within the proposed business center.

2. Portable signs located immediately in front of a business will be allowed when the following criteria are met:

a. No such sign will be allowed on city right-of-way or real property; provided, however, that such signs are allowed in the parkway and uptown overlay districts.

b. The sign is up only during business hours.

c. The sign is placed in such a manner that it is at least four feet from the building and two feet from the curb.

d. The sign is placed at least three feet to the right or the left of the entrance to the building or eight feet from the building face.

e. No portion of any portable sign shall be closer than 10 feet to another portable sign.

f. The sign will be placed in the same location each time and anchored in such a manner as it meets the criteria set forth in the Uniform Sign Code.

g. The sign will meet the structural criteria set forth in the Uniform Sign Code.

h. The sign must not exceed five feet in height.

i. The sign must not exceed 12 square feet.

j. Only one such sign will be allowed per business.

k. The sign must be made of a durable material and be maintained according to this code.

3. Banners may be erected over city streets when the following criteria are met:

a. Banners shall generally be made of nondurable material.

b. Banners will be allowed over city streets only in preselected locations approved by the city manager or designee.

c. Banners must meet a general physical condition approval of the administrator.

d. Duration of exhibiting a banner is limited to one week.

e. Any banner over a city street must be a minimum of 16 feet from the street surface.

f. Any banner must be for a noncommercial use or purpose.

4. Streetside banners will be allowed when the following criteria are met:

a. Generally pole-mounted banners shall be made of nondurable material such as woven fabric or approved plastic material.

b. Streetside banners shall only be displayed for as long as the banners remain in good condition. Banners that are weathered beyond their intended use, as determined by the city manager or designee, shall be removed or replaced.

c. Duration of exhibiting a streetside banner is limited to one week.

d. Any banner on a pedestrian right-of-way must be a minimum of eight feet from the sidewalk surface.

e. The banner must meet all safety standards and codes for both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

f. The decision as to the size, location, and physical conditions of streetside banners will be that of the city manager or designee.

g. Streetside banners shall be located only on the following designated street sections:

i. Columbia Center Boulevard from Columbia Park Trail south to city limits;

ii. Columbia Park Trail from east city limits to SR 240 overpass and from Queensgate Drive to Malibu Private Road;

iii. Columbia Point Drive;

iv. Duportail Street from Queensgate Drive to Keene Road;

v. Fowler Street from east city limits to Georgia Avenue;

vi. Gage Boulevard from east city limits to Keene Road;

vii. George Washington Way from I-182 to McMurray Street;

viii. Jadwin Avenue from George Washington Way to Stevens Drive;

ix. Keene Road, from approximately 1,200 feet east of Queensgate Boulevard to approximately 600 feet west of Queensgate Boulevard;

x. Kennedy Road between Duportail Street and west city limits;

xi. Lee Boulevard from Howard Amon Park to Thayer Drive;

xii. Leslie Road from Gage Boulevard to the abandoned railroad right-of-way;

xiii. Queensgate Drive from Keene Road to Truman Avenue;

xiv. Spaulding Avenue from Columbia Park Trail to Fowler Street;

xv. Sprout Street;

xvi. Stevens Drive between Lee Boulevard and Williams Boulevard and between the bypass highway and Horn Rapids Road;

xvii. Swift Boulevard from George Washington Way to Long Avenue;

xviii. Symons Street from George Washington Way to Jadwin Avenue;

xix. Tapteal Drive from Steptoe Street to Columbia Center Boulevard;

xx. Torbett Street from George Washington Way to Jadwin Avenue;

xxi. Truman Avenue;

xxii. Van Giesen Street from George Washington Way to Jadwin Avenue; and between Alder Avenue and Wright Avenue;

xxiii. Wellsian Way from Aaron Drive to Lee Boulevard; and

xxiv. Williams Boulevard from George Washington Way to Jadwin Avenue;

xxv. Streetside banners may also be permitted on street sections in addition to those included in the above list, if such street section(s) is the determination of the city manager or designee that the street section is primarily located in an area that abuts commercial land uses.

5. Streetside signs will be allowed when the following criteria are met:

a. Signs shall be of durable construction.

b. Duration of exhibiting a streetside sign is limited to one week.

c. Any streetside sign extending over a pedestrian right-of-way must be a minimum of eight feet from the sidewalk surface.

d. Any sign of this nature which extends over a vehicular right-of-way must be a minimum of 16 feet above the roadway surface.

e. All signs must meet public safety standards and codes.

f. The decision as to the size, location and physical conditions of streetside signs will be that of the sign code administrator. [Ord. 3-89; Ord. 08-02; Ord. 09-02; Ord. 14-04; Ord. 22-06; Ord. 06-07; amended during 2011 recodification; Ord. 08-19 § 4; Ord. 2024-03 § 1. Formerly 27.08.030].

27.08.050 Substitution of message.

A noncommercial message may be substituted, in whole or in part, for any other message displayed on any sign which conforms to this title without consideration of message content. Such substitution of message may be made without any additional approval, permitting, registration or notice. Any on-site commercial message may be substituted for any other on-site commercial message. [Ord. 3-89; Ord. 23-94; Ord. 08-19 § 4. Formerly 27.08.040].