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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Carl Smith, Director; Department of Community Development (DCD) --
DATE: August 25, 2014
SUBJECT: Afternoon session briefing on proposed revisions to JCC 18.30.150- Signs
ATTACHMENTS: Draft sign code with track changes of staff proposed staff revisions to the Planning
Commission recommended draft.
Draft sign code with track changes of the Planning Commission to the existing sign
code.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
DCD staff would like to brief the Board of County Commissioners on proposed revisions of the Planning
Commission and staff to the County's sign code found at JCC 18.30.150.
BACKGROUND:
Revisions to the County's sign regulations at JCC 18.30.150 have been needed since 2006, when a citizen
lawsuit was upheld by a Clallam County court decision that rendered a portion of the County's sign code invalid.
Work on revising the sign code has proceeded intermittently since then. The latest sustained effort began in the
fall of 2012. Since then the sign code has been worked on by the Planning Commission and staff at 13 public
meetings. Additionally, a Planning Commission public hearing was conducted on May 7, 2014 and continued to
June 18, 2014. One person made oral comments at the public hearing and the same person made written
comments. Following the close of the public hearing on June 18, the Planning Commission voted 6 -0 to
recommend certain sign code revisions to the Board of County Commissioners. Subsequent to this action, staff
from the Department of Community Development (DCD) Prosecutor's Office, Public Works and the County
Administrator worked to develop certain proposed minor revisions to the Planning Commission recommended
draft related to signs in the public right of way. These revisions are shown in the attached version with track
changes. Also included is the Planning Commission version with all track changes to the existing sign code.
FISCAL IMPACTICOST- BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
There is no direct fiscal impact of conducting the public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive a briefing on the proposed sign code revisions and consider when to set a public hearing date at a
future regular meeting of the BOCC.
Philip Morley, Count Adminis ra or Date
Planning Commission Recommended! Sign Code Update
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18.30.1508igns.
1) Purpose Thew ( ded! to balance the need to Protect DubliC safietv and
welfare the reed! for a well -manta ned and aftradve community, and the need for adequate
methods of commuricadon through sons Sol objectives are
a. To allm for d encourage the fGeuse of signs
b To improve and ma man traffic and astrian safes by redudw distractions and
hazards from sions
To maintain public and Private Property values scenic and "rural dmnaQer in
acwrdane with the adopted comprehensive plan
J. To ensure Mat the constitutionally auarmteed right of free expression is proteded
To disavow any regulatm distinctions ct o sti h based the ntent of
signs N art of the Section hall be wnstrued to f typed speech over
another and if any provision of this Section's ambNWIB 4 ships be merpreted as to not
regulate on the bass of speech wntent.
2) Apoicability. No sign shall hereafter be erected or used for any purpose or in any manner
except as permitted by his regulations of this section or as specified elsewhere in this cede. All
nori-exernot signs subject to this sedion shall be subject to review and approval and mav
require issuance of a sign permit and or a builtlina permit by the administrator according to a
Type I parnit approval process as specified in Chapter 18_40 JCC SAea9m A eMier Mmy -waive
3) Defirmons.
a ) 'Abatement'
means to repair.
fix
rebuild. demolish
and or lemgve
any
sign or sign
structure to
remove any feature that is non-oompfant with this Sedion
b) Abandoned sign' means any sign that for a period of more than six (6) months no loner
oorrectly dentifies. exhorts or advertises business product n[ or adiv itv
mmducted or available on or off the premises on which the sign a located}
c) "Adm n stratoe' means the Planning Manager of the Jefferson County Department of Commund
Development or Insmer designee
dl "Banner Sian" means a temooraw sign composed of liahtweiaht. flexible. non -nod material
ether enclosed or not enclosed in a nod frame
e "&llboartl " n' m ou tloor si n mntaini ativedisin whicM1 is npt rel to an use or
acfv N on the premises on which the son's located, but nol Including d'redional alone as
defined in this tNe
➢'Commercial s on" means s ans Mat exhort a vievrer to oatronae a business.
sq) 'CommuniN - which centifv a recoonized COMMUOv or uninttPrpprated
Place
M1 'Direction ?? vomm mean a am which serves scss)v to des rrete Icceflon of any Alace. area
omanlaat on or bus nesses whether on- oreni ses or oH- Premises
N) - &&amama ch tyce of" " caeaWe where only th
displayme of words. s mbols oraphim or manes that can be elparomically or mechanical)
chanted by remote m automatic means and where the image and/or message remains fixed for
at least 3 seconds and Where _only the changing message exhibits movement and where the
bcghMess or illuminance of the sign does not exceed 0.3 foot- centlles above ambient Iigm as
measured during the night between the hours of 10 Mom to 2 00a using a foot- candle meter at
Bt diatance dial degending an sign size Re measurno distance feet shaN be determined b
the square root of ine oroduct of th tl one hundred. addition, illuminated moving
signs with charmina manages shall be eouiDoed with automatic d' becinnology which
automatically ad usts bdahtness due to ambient light conditions.
i) YEvent - signs means signs and banners romabiling bl' festivaJs. community - is
and grand orell ngs.
k) "Foot -candle' means a unit of luminance or illumination equal to one lumen incident Per square
foot.
Il "Freestandma sign" means a sign which Is suppoded by Permanent uprights. Pole or braces to the
m) "Hand read lion" means a sign held or worn by a Person.
nil "Moving sign' means sicnaae that exhibits movement. inducing inflatable structures. fluted
material ravoNna or may na parts or lights to pravice motion or the oobcal illusion of motion,
animation or chamana Movinc sions mav emDlov of the followinst methods
to orovide motion or the illusion of motion: (a) nalurelly occuMng enemy, such as the win¢ (bl
electrical enemy, (c) mechanical energy or (d) human power.
1 "N rd ormina sion' means any skm in ekatence within the CoumW on the date f adoption of
Me odmance codified in this chapter which does not conform with the Provisions of this charter.
but which dh tomform to II aDDlicable laws in effiect on the date the II erected.
P)'Noncommerdal signs' means a sign &at does not exhort a viewer to patronize a business.
a) 'On -Me sign" means a sign relating thmuah its message and content to an activity. use
roduct or eery ce which is ava lable on the wem ses on which the s on is erected
r) 'OR -site sign' means a sign mlatina through ft message and content, to an adiviN, use,
product or service which is not available on the premises on which the sbn is erected.
s) "Portable sign" means any sign which is not permanently of ad to the gmund or a structure or
building. This defintion includes movable reader boads banners and sandwich boards that are
placed so as to be seen from Public nght- of-ways.
t) Pro 'eati on sign' means a sign that Is wholly or Partly dependent upon a buildina for support and
which oroieus more than 12 inches from such building
u) "Real estate sign' means a temporaN sign which directs ahention to the sale lease or rental
of a Parfcular building property or premise upon which d is displayed .
v) 'Sar wjl board Sion" :See "POhable signs'.
w) "Sign' means any obi B t device dlaolav or atmdum or had thereof situated oudoors which Is
used to adveMw identify, display, diced or attract attention to an ob'ed gemon institution
omanization. business. Product. service, event or location by any means, inducting words, letters,
figures, design. symbols, fixtures, colors illumination or groieded images. Excluded from this
definition are sions feauired by law, such as handicapped parking signs, and the flags of national
and state govemmeM .
%) 'Subdivision gal estate start means a temwmN sloe which directs attention to the sale,
lease or rental to mwe than one lot, house or Premise within a subdivision.
v)'Temoomw sign' means a aeaeemuaeM oohable sign intended for use for a limded number
of days wihin any 12 wnse Live months: not to exceed 4 days unless othewse noted .
z)'Wavfinding signs means. upon Its establishment by the County, a Prgmm of uniform signs
that are designed. Installed and maintained by the County intended to assist the public In Ondinn
noQl's. semi . eyem and places. Private or Public entitles may be approved to locate thelf
messages on the Wayfndina signs upon paymem of a fee Intended to defray the cost of the
rp am,
aa)' Use" means the oumose that land or builtlina or stmt ms now serve or for which they are
or may be occupied. maintained. arranced, designed or intended.
(a) Traffic and standardizetl public signs intellect by a government entity',
fb) Window and merchandise displays, point of purchase advertising displays such as product
dispensers aeao Ilium oared tlisDlays localetl inside bdld'ngs and barber poles:
(e)I National flags, nags of a political subdivision, and symbolic flags of an institution or
business;
(d) Legal notices required by law;
(9) Historic site plaques and markem and gravestones;
(f) Personal Noncommercial signs on private properry�
(g) Structures with messages or lettering affixed and intended for separate use such as
recycling containers and phone booths:
(h) Real estate signs,
in S anage of any kind affixed to any licensed motorized vehicle 4enerleg¢3 D edea fr
magnet mi T An amunted onto A Motor van aim sawed ng R the 'affai iii of bus Rees
(&TemBBrBPWaPa Seasonal disD aVSnr deeoRlons which am clearly incidental and
WBtomary and commonly associated with any national or IDWI event occasion or holiday or
raucous or cultural observance.
(kl Murals or signs consisting solely of paint or other colored media that is applied on ex st nc
structures.
(I) Portables ens.
(m) Signs in the Dubfc right of way.
(n) Temporary signs
5) Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited!'.
(a) Abandoned signs,
(b)Billboar signs:
(c) Flesh nif Fi Rg-er fNnoving signs, excepting signs where the movement is induced
entirely by naturally such as flh e wim or h tl l C
Sims that display changing messages may be allowed Pursuant to Section 18.30 150 11c1
(d) OH -sige signs which advemse a business; except as Provided in Section 18.30 15006)(m)
(e) Signs or sign structures, which by winning, shape, working, or location resemble or conflict
with traficcontrol signs or devices;
(f) Signs which �de or oreate a safety hazi for petlestrians or vehicular traffic; and
(g) Signs attached to utility poles or traffic signs. except with the Permission of the utility or
agent.
(h) S'wns Placed within public rights-of-way except as allowed by Section 18.30.150(4)
laxern Pfions. SecC 1830150 L81 T S'
0) Sions not in compliance with Section 18.30. 150
Design Standards. M signs must meet the tollowmg standards:
a) The kill - r Rip Ainsdands 2PPlY an he '16M Rat OR set lustral an of R gm,
LThe illumination of signs shall be shaded shielded or directed so the light intensity or
brightness shall not adversely affect surrounding properties or public and private nights -of-
way or Peaks a hazard or nuisance to the traveling public, or to surrounding properties.
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ii) No sign or part thereof shall consist of rotating, revolving, or moving parts; consist of
banners, streamers, or spinners; or involve flashing, blinking, or alternating lights,
that.. a ceptions to this standard sr& temporary signs associated with local festivals,
fairs, parades, or special events pursuant to subsec(iea Section - 15.30.150 fel/bl:
Ibis- sestien mov na signs where the movement s ntlucetl wholly by naNally occumrw
causes such rid or human ppwer' antl el0ctrepa -chano no message s gne allowetl
pursuant to section 18.30 150 (6) be
P) Sign size antl number shall be regulated as follows.
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.For env use within mv com 'al or industrial
land use district the total squaL Minister of sions shall not exceed 84 square feet Provided
that any sign size may be increased up to 50% lamer than the standard size upon approval
of the AoSn' strato based on a moma that the former sign size is conerimem with the
Provisions of Section 18.30.150 (1). Muldtenard developments may have me freestanding
sign for each access point, commonly identifying the businesses whin mubitenam
developments provided such signs total no more than "square feet in aggregate. The
maximum aggregate size for projection signs placed on a building is limited to one percent of
the floor areas of the building, except that each occupant is allowed a sign of at least two
square feet. In no case may an Individual occupant's sign be larger then 15 square feet.e
The size of signs In square fompate shall be
calculated by the outside dimension necessary to frame the information displayed. Any sion
Pro acting beyond six inches from ndi I II shelf be at least ah feet above
grade as measured from the mound to the bottom of the sign.
i)—On -sites ans for env use l the ox a env coral mmunit aI d said shall not exceed eesguare
feet of total sign area that the exception d community signs. which shall not than the 64
square feet: provided that. any sion see may be increased up [0 50% la at the larger standard size or approval of the. Administrator. based an alndino that the larger sion
size is cons scent with the provisions of Section 18.30150(11
I The wit P a fm mingle of a girp, shall be calculation sy the Puts its it memo ARA Arisessary to
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c) Uses located in any rural commercial or industrial land use districts shall have no more than
Me en-arerelseon -sms signs, except as allowed in this section for multitenant developments;
Provided that the number of dons may be Increased upon approval of the Administrator
based on a lndino that the increasetl number of signs is consistent with the provisions of
Secbon 18 30 95001.
s)tl)_AO signs shall be seatinueualy maintained to be Shudurally sound. intaq. secured in
their Places and not present a Public hazard Pursuant to Section 18 30150 (5)(f) Ssigns that
presents public hazard ;w astern Red Ity VIA 118111 County b, lid Alf AMA s, AF dixaremm
of-p,W aawere; shall be subject to abatement .
he)The resign of freestanding signs shall include measures to restrict vehicles from passing
beneath them,
wi All freestanding pole signs or projecting signs shall provide pedestrian clearance to a
minimum of eight feet, from the around to the bottom of the son where applicable.
h)g)_No signs located on property immediately adjacent to bodies of water, other than those
related to water dependent uses, such as a marina, are permitted to face seawall, excepting
signs relating to safety cencems, such as cable- crossing, construction- dredging, fuel area,
etc.
4UNo sign shall be placed in a way as to olostrucl a drivers vision of motor vehicle traffic;
bicyclists or radestrans or traffic sions n Me per' a right of way or n th
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A) S ORR and humaim Pruner Ag P hl a Ai9tVAIA nOMIR R ty air Is" 11 1 ann'. sire prima ,a.m.,
k) community Signs are
permitted at each entrance to the community. Said signs are limited to one per entrance, and
may not exceed 64 square feet in area or eight feet in height as measured from the around to
the top of the sign. Signs relating to clubs, societies, orders, fraternities and the like shall be
permitted as part of me community sign.
San Aw -h hm sell a gns shall be d as !aye d dwing bus ng go ha,% Pei,
No more than two sandwich board signs may be amc ed car business
ii) Sancench board signs shall not exceed four feet in height or three feel in width'
iii) Sandwich board signs shall be displayed during business hours only, and
v) Sandwich board s ons where located on s deri shall provide a minimum of 38' of
continuous hom ontal clear space between the s an and any bu la no or the edge of the
sidewalk. to Provide for the free Passage of pedestrian traffic
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b) Off - ads sera be II tl when t all of th following t ntl M
1 Are directional in nature as defined Section Section 18.30.1501311h1.
i) Located on private property along a major or minor arterial;
ii) Located not less me 41han 600 feet from an intersection; and
ll larger than 48-32 square feet for non- commemial signs antl not lamer than six
square met for commercial signs.
V) Only two offBRe commercial alone bar Commercial destination may be allowed" not mo
than 8feet tall as measured f Me Around t the top of the d located not more
than 1,32 linear last from the turn off to the destination of the sign
FA) ) 6ammunAVbaaaere-Banner signs no larder than i M square feet and not placed on
Nilb Was without the permission of the udliN.
A*) Hand held sons shall not exceed 1216 square feet provided Mat the size may be
increased uP to 50% larger than the standard sae upon approval of the Administrator, based
on a finding that the lamer sae Is consistent with the provisions of Section 18.30.150(1) .
_62H Nonconforming Signs. Legally established signs in place prior to the adoption of these
standards and not in conformance with these standards shall be considered legal, nonconforming
signs, and may remain as provided below:
a Leal Nonconforming ov ite premises signs shall be removed within five years of adoption of
ordinance establishing a"wWrdnd sign' program which '
intended to Provide offsite sign locations where businesses can Place signs. -MiFGeBe. Until
then, such signs must be continually maintained, not relocated, and not structurally altered.
Nonconforming oR- premises site signs may be replaced by off Bite directional signs as allowed
in this section.
b) LUNonconforming en- premiseon -sites signs may remain providetl they are continually
maintained, not relocated, and rat shm urally alteretl.
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N. Temwrary Sions. Temporary sims are exempt f the nt to bta' Permit,
subject to the Whoesio standards'
Ora) Temacrary signs shpl[ be limited in to 32 souare fast and sh II not obstruct safe vimbility
of any mi vehicle mewls or pedestrian traffic. Temporary signs shall be secured in their location
so as to not collapse, become s rbome or otherwise cause a safest hazard. Unless otherwise
noted, temporary signs may be displavetl not more than 45 days within acv 12 consecutive month
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c) EventSgnt and banners momotna Public festivals community or special events and grand
openings may be displayed up to 30 cave Prior to the event, and shall be removed no later
Nan seven days akerthe event The sponsoring eniN is responsible for sign removal. Event
signs may be located "pR -s to " To ensure cons stencv with tti s section - Event" signs sub'eIX
to the requirements of JCC 8 20 shall be reviewed by the Administrator or designee for a
'special event pennif.
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e)
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(1) RIP
(2) Ne date of the expiration of the listnp
orado as measured from the d to the top of the sign
l Subd vs on Real Estate Sales Sans Real estate signs adveds na the sale of Iota or
dwelling units - located within a subdivision shall be oarmitted. Provided Nat there shall be no
more Nan 1 sign oar subdivision entrance and each sion shall be no areater than 32 square
feet in area and no areater than 8 feet In height as measured from the around to the too of
the sign. These signs shall be rewaveM1removed within seven days following uaea the initial
sale of all ices or d «elfin u within the subdivision.
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Oil Signs in the Public rightbf —way e c i ting governmental signs must not exceed 4
sauare feet in size not exceed 3 feet above existing arade as measured from the around to
the too of the sion and must 'ndude the name and contact nformaton of the bell Pcsdna
Me sign the date of Posting and must be removed by the Pal who posted the sign or their
agent not later than 180 days after posting. Signs In the public right of way rell to
eledions shall be removed wthin seven days of Ne eledion.
-0 10. Sions aforw state highways. All signs along state highways in Jefferson County are also subiect
to sign regulations and permit requirements established by the slate of Washinaton. Ffeaerty
3411. Substitution. Noncommercial signs are allowed in all distriols and may be substituted for anv sion
expressly allowed under this eaAaanee code
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18.80.180 Signs.
1) Purpose: These regulations are intended to balance the need to protect Public safety and
welfare, the need for a well - maintained and attractive community, and the need for adequate
methods of communication through signs. Specific objectives are:
a. To allow for and encourage the effective use of signs;
b. To improve and maintain traffic and pedestrian safety by reducing distractions and
hazards from signs;
c. To maintain public and private property values, scenic resources and "coral character
in accordance with the adopted comprehensive plan;
d. To ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free expression is protected.
e. To disavow any regulatory distinctions or restrictions on speech based on the consent
of signs. No pad of this Section shall be construed to favor one type of speech over
another and if any provision of this Section is ambiguous, d shall be interpreted as to
not regulate on the basis of speech content.
2) Applicability: No sign shall hereafter be erected or used for any purpose or in any manner
except as permitted by the regulations of this Section or as specified elsewhere in this code. All
non - exempt signs shall be subject to review and approval and may require issuance of a sign
Permit and or a building permit by the Administrator according to a Type I permit approval
process as specified in Chapter 18 40 JCC.
3) Defindons:
a) "Abatement' means to repair, fix, rebuild demolish and or remove any sign or sign structure to
remove any feature that is noncompliant with this Section.
b) 'Abandoned sign' means any sign that, for a period of more than six (6) months, no longer
correctly identities, exhorts, or advertises any person, business, product, event or activity
conducted or available on or off Me premises on which the sign is located.
c) "Administrator means the Planning Manager of the Jefferson County Department of
Community Development or masher designee.
d) 'Banner Sign" means a temporary sign composed of lightweight, flexible, nonrigid material
either enclosed or not endosed in a rigid frame.
e) "Billboard sign° means any outdoor sign wideining advertising which is not related to any use
or activity on the premises on which the sign is located but not including directional signs as
defined in this tills .
h'Commemial sign" means signs that exhort a viewer to patronize a business.
g) "Community signs' mean signs which identify a recognized community or unincorporated
Place.
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h) 'Directional sign' means a sign which serves solely to designate the location of any place, area,
organization, or businesses, whether on premises or off- premises.
1) 'Changing message sign" means a type of 'moving sign where only the display of words,
symbols, graphics or images can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or
automatic means, and where the image ani message remains fixed for at least 3 seconds,
and where only the charging message exhibits movement and where the brightness or
illuminance of the sign does not exceed 0.3 foot- candles above ambient light as measured
during the night between the hours of 10 00pm to 2 00am using a foot - candle meter at a preset
distance depending on sign size. The measuring distance in feet shall be determined by the
square mot of the product of the sign area and one hundred In addition, illuminated moving
signs with changing massages shall be equipped with automatic dimming technology which
automatically adjusts brightness due to emblem light conditions.
j) )'Event signs' means signs and banners promoting public festivals, community or special
events, and grand openings.
k) °Foot - candle" means a unit of luminance or illuminator, equal to one lumen incident per
square foot.
O'Freestanding sign' means a sign which is supported by permanent uprights, pole or braces to
the ground and which is not connected to a building .
m) 'governmental sign ° means a sign installed or placed by any political subdivision, munic pal
cgrporaon or junior taxing district of the S tiny having taxing authi granted to't
by state sti .
rxa)'Hand held sign' means a sign held or worn by a person.
oa)'Moving sign' means assuage that exhibits movement, including inflatable structures, fluttering
material, revolving or moving parts or lights to provide motion or the optical illusion of motion,
animation or changing ima0te. Moving signs may employ one or more ofthe following
methods to provide motion or the illusion of motion: (a) naturally occurring energy, such as the
wing (b) electrical energy, (c) mechanical energy, or (d) human power.
so 'Nonconforming sign' means any sign in existence within the County on the date of adoption
m the ordinance codified in this chapter which does not conform with the provisions of this
chapter, but which did conform to all applicable laws in effect on the date the sign was originally
erected .
pg)'Noncommercial signs' means signs that do not exhort a viewer to patronize a business.
gr)'Onaite eight means a sign relating, through its message and content, to an activity, use,
product, or service which is available on the premises on which Me sign is erected.
ra) °Off -site sign' means a sign helping, through its message and content, to an activity, use,
protluct, or service which is not available on the premises on which the sign is elected.
et) 'Portable sign' means any sign which is not permanently affived to the ground or a structure or
builtling. This definition includes movable reader boards, banners and sandwich boards that are
placed so as to be seen from public right -of -ways.
tu) Projection sign' means a sign that is wholly or party dependent upon a building for support and
which projects more than 12 inches from such building,
uv) ^Real estate all means a temporary sign which directs attention to the sale, lease, or
rental of a particular builtling, property, or premises, whether located at the chemises to be sold
leased or rented or not. upon , win ph t waaelatsd
vy) "Santivnch Ward sign°: See "portable signs ".
w) 'Sign- any obi device, display or structure, or part thereof, shunned! outdoors which is used
to advertise, itlentify, display, direct or atract atenton to an object, trial institution,
organization, business, product, service, event or location by any means, including words,
letters, figures, design, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. Excluded
from this definition are signs required by law, soon as handicapped parking signs, and the nags
of national and state governments.
•y) "Subdivision real estate sign" means a temporary sign which directs attention to the sale, lease
or rental to more than one lot, house or premise within a subdivision.
yz) "Temporary sign' means a iseHaWe a sign associated with a oarticular short term event or
activity such as but not limited to community festival pesl brand common political
campaign and real estate signs which are to be removed within 10 days of when the event or
activity ends.'
am) "Wayfinding signs° means, upon its establishment by the County, a program of uniform signs
that are designed, installed and maintained by the County intended to assist the public in
fining goods, services, events and places. Private or public entities may be approved to locate
their messages on the Wayfinding signs, upon payment of a fee intended to defray the cost of
he program.
bbaa)' Use- means the purpose that land or building or structures now serve or for which they are
or may be occupied, maintained, arranged, designed, or intended.
4) Exemptions: The following signs are exempt form the requirements W apply for and receive a
land use sign permit or builtling permit; provitled that exempt signs must meet all other applicable
requirements of Section 18.30.150, and any other applicable requirements of JCC 18.
a) Traffic and standardizetl public signs installed by a government eni
b) Window an merchandise displays, point of purchase advertising displays such as product
dispencers, illuminated displays locatetl inside buildings and barber poles
c) National flags gags of a political subdivision, and symbolic flags of an institution or business;
d) Legal notices requiretl by law;
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e) Historic site plaques and markers and gravestones;
f) Noncommercial signs on private properly,
g) Structures with messages or lettering affixed and intended for separate use such as recycling
containers and phone booths',
h) Real estate signs',
i) Signage of any kind affixed to any licensed motorized vehicle..
j) Seasonal displays or decorations, which are clearly incidental and customary and commonly
associated with any national or local event, occasion or holiday or religious or cultural observance.
k) Murals or signs consisting solely of paint or other colored media that Is applied on existing
structures.
1) Portable signs.
M)islAS is !lke pub! 6 Flom of way,
me) Temporary signs.
5) Prohibited Signs. The following signs are prohibited
a) Abandonetl signs,
b) Billboard signs;
c) Moving signs, excepting signs where the movement is induced entirely by naturally occurring
causes, such as the wind or human power and also excepting signs that display changing
massages may be allowed pursuant to Section 18.30.150(8)(c).
J) Wsim signs which advertise a business; except as provided in Section 18.30.150(8)(m).
e) Signs or sign structures, which by coloring, shape, working, or location resemble or conflict with
t ocontrol signs or devices,
f) Signs which impede or create a safety haunt for pedestrians or vehicular traffic; and
g) Signs attached to utility poles or traffic signs, except with the permission of the utility or agency.
h) Si ns shall nor be placed in the public right-of-way
�a except for sons-for governmental signs and temoorary signs as
defined in Section 18.30.150 and as further rmulated in anow efMrSec[i0n 18 30 150(8)
i) Signs that are not in compliance with Section 1830.150.
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6) Design Standards. All signs must meet the following standards:
a) The illumination of signs shelf be shaded, shbilded or directed so the Might intensity or
brightness shall not adversely affect surrounding properties or public and private rigl rs- of-way
or create a hazard or nuisance to the traveling public, or to surrounding properties.
b) No sign or pad thereof shall consist of minting, revolving, or moving pads; consist of banners,
streamers, or spinners; or involve flashing, blinking, or alternating lights, provided that
exceptions to this standard are temporary signs associated with local festivals, fairs, person
or special events pursuant to Section 18.30.150(8)(b); moving signs where the movement is
induced wholly by naturally occurnig causes, such as wind or human power; and changing
message signs allowed pursuant to Section 18 30 151)(6)(c).
c) Changing message signs are allowed only in commercial and industrial zones and must be
direced away from adjacent property zoned residential or open space, including properties
across a public right -of -way. No charging message sign may be located closer than 200 feet
from property zoned residential or open space, as measuretl from the sign location to the
nearest property line of the residential or open space zoned property. Only one changing
message sign is allowed per property. MuPotenant buildings on a single property are permitted a
single electronic changing message sign. Changing message sign displays must be turned off
between the hours of 10:00pm and ElMam when located within 300 feet of a residentially
zoned property. All new applications for changing message signs must be certlbetl in wring by
the sign manufacturer or installer to meet the illumination requirements of Section
18.30.150(3)(1). All existing changing message signs that are non - conforming with this Section
in regards to brightness and motion must be brought into conformance with the brightness and
boors of operation standards within five years of adoption of this code.
d) For any uses within any commercial or industrial land use district fire total square footage of
signs shall not exceed 64 square feet; provided that any sign size may be increased up to 50%
larger than the standard size, upon approval of the Administri based on a finding that the
larger sign sae is consistent with the provisions of Section 18.30.150(1). Multitena s
developments may have one freestanding sign for each access point, commonly identifying the
businesses within mulmenant developments provided such signs total no more than 64 square
feet in aggregate. The maximum aggregate size for projection signs placed on a building is
limited to one percent of the floor areas of the building, except that each occupant is allowed a
sign of at least two square feet. In no rase may an individual occupants sign be larger Nan 15
square feet. The site of signs in square footage shall be calculated by the outside dimensions
necessary to frame the information displayed. Any sign projecting beyond six inches from a
perpendicular wall shall be at least eight feet above gone as measured from the ground to the
bottom of the sign.
a) Onaim signs for any use located in any rural residential district shall not exceed 32 square feet
of total sign area, with the exception of community signs, which shall not exceed 54 square
feet; provided that any sign size may be increased up to 50% larger than the standard sae,
upon approval of the Administrator, based on a finding that the larger sign size is consistent
with the provisions of Section 18.30.150(1).
0 Uses located In any used commercial or what Industrial land use districts shall have n0 more
than two on -site signs, except as allowed in this Section for multdenant developments,
provided that the number of signs may be increased upon approval of the Administrator, based
on a finding that the increasetl number of signs is consistent with provisions of Section
18.30.150(1). In no event shall the number of either that may be added by the Administrator
for a particular Parcel exceed the lesser of four (4) sans OR the least number 0 additional
signs that would salad or exceed one hundred percent (100 %) of the signs that may be
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lawfully cetl jit that parcel Prior to the Administrator auth for the first trine
additional signs, While an applicant may make more than one request for bonus signs, the
maximum number of bonus suns available for authorization at a particular parcel shall never
exceed four (4) in addition to those lawfully allowed before the Administrator authorized any
bonus signs at that Pancel
g) All signs shall be maintained to be structurally sound so as to not present a public hazard .
Pursuant to Section 18.30.150(5)(p, signs that present a public haunt are prohibited and shall
be subject to abatement.
h) The design of freestanding signs shall include measures to restrict vehicles from passing
beneath them. All freestanding pole signs or projecting signs shall provide pedestrian
clearance to a minimum of eight feet, as measured from the ground to the bottom of the sign,
where applicabl4.
i) No signs located on property immediately adjacent to bodies of water, other than those related
to water dependent uses, such as a manna, are permitted to face seaward, excepting signs
relating to safety concerns, such as cable- crossing, constmgHgn- dredging, fuel area, e1c.
j) No sign shall he placed in a way as to obstruct a drivers vision of motor vehicle traffic,
bicyclists or pedestrians, or traffic signs.
k) Community Signs are permitted at each entrance to the community. Said signs are limited to
one per entrance, and may not exceed 64 square feet in area or eight feet in height as
measured from the ground to the top of the sign. Signs relating to clubs, societies, orders,
fraternities and the like shall be permitted as pad of the community sign.
1) Portable sandwich board signs subject to the following aiteria:
it No more than two sandwich board signs may be erected per business;
ii) Sandwich board signs shall not exceed four feet in height or three feet in width;
Iii) Sandwich board signs shall be displayed during business hours only and
iv) Sandwich board signs, where located on sidewalks, shall provide a minimum of Win
congnuous horizontal clear space between the sign and any building or the edge of the
Sidewalk, to provide for the has passage of pedestrian traffic.
m) Off -sRe signs may only be allowed when they meet all of the following standards:
i) Are directional in nature as defined in Se scion 1630.150(3)(h).
ii) Locoed on private property along a major or minor artenal;
iii) Located not less than 600 feet from an intersection; and
iv) No larger than 32 square feet for non- commeroial signs and not more than six square
fast for commercial signs.
v) Only two offsite commercial signs per commeroial destination may be allowed, not
more than 8 feet tall, as measured from Me ground to the top of the sign; and located
not more than 1,320 linear feet from the Wm- off to the destination of the sign. comet
n) Banner signs shall be no larger than 64 square feet and not placed on Alay poles without the
permission of the utility.
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d Hand held signs shall not exceed 16 square feet, provided that the size may be increased up
to W% larger than the standard size, upon approval of the Administrator, based on a
finding that the larger size is consistent with provisions of Section 18.30.150(1).
➢) Nonconforming Signs. Legally established signs in place prior to 0e adoption of these standards
and not in conformance with these standards shall be considered legal, nonconforming signs, and
may remain as provided below:
a) Legal Nonconforming off -site signs shall be removed within five years of adoption of an
ordinance establishing a'wayfinding sign" program, which is intended to provide offsee sign
locations where businesses can place signs. Until adoption of a wayfinding sign ordinance ,
legal non -corfor ming signs must be continually maintained, not relocated, and not structurally
altered Nonconforming off- site signs may be replaced by off site directional signs as allowed
in Section 18.30.150(8)(m).
b) Legal Nonconforming on-sNe signs may remain provided they are continually maintained, not
relocated, an not structurally altered.
8) Temporary Signs. Temporary signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a sign permit,
subject to the following Maintains.
al— Temporary signs shall be limited in size to 32 square feel except that temoomfy darn in [h
public r ght-cf -way are subject to size limts of Section 18.30 150(8)L) and shall not obstruct
safe visibility of any motorist or pedestrian tfafic. Temporary signs shall be secured in their
location so as to not collate, become airborne or otherwise cause a safety hazard Untesa
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b) Event Signs and banners promoting public festivals, community or special events, and gran
openings shall be removed no later
Man seveal0 days afterthe event. The sponsoring entity is responsible for sign removal.
Event signs may be located "off- site." To ensure consistency with this Section, "event' signs
subject to the requirements of JCC 3r20 shall be reviewed by the Administrator for a "special
event minalf.
c) Real estate signs shall be removed within aeyeel0 days of either: (1) the date the new owner
or lessee takes possession of the property, or (2) the data of the expiration of the listing and
(31 shall not be more than 12 square feet m size an nit exceed 8 feet above eiraing grade,
as measured from the ground to the top of the sign.
d) Subdivision Real Estate Sales Signs. Real estate signs acivertising the sale of lots or Mashing
units located within a subdivision shall be permitted; provided, that there shall be no more
Man 1 sign per subdivision entrance, and each sign shall be no greater than 32 square feet in
area and no Westerman 8 feet in height, as measured from the grountl to the top of the sign.
Thee signs shall be removed within mostal0 days following the initial sale of all lots or
dwelling units within the subdivision.
e) Temporary sSigns
in the public right -of -way, excepting governmental signs, must
not exceed! 4 square feet m size, not exceed 3 feet above existing Wade to the top of the sign
and must'
Ibe removed by the party who posted the sign or their agent not later than
490-10 days akecpestingafter me 3 'IS C b [ t
limited to '. the end of the temporary event festival electororsaleSigpraurrdhe�lisnglH-
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9) Signs along state highways. All signs along state highways in Jefferson County are also subject to
sign regulations and permit requirements established by the state of Washington.
10) Substitution. Noncommercial signs are allowed in all districts and may be substituted for any sign
expressly allowed under this code.
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