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2648ORDINANCE NO.2648 .AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.58 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL\_J CODE ENTITLED "SIGNS" THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE,WASHINGTON ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 18.58 of the Moses Lake Municipal Code entitled "Signs" is amended as follows: 18.58.020 Definitions: A.Abandoned Sign:means a sign which no longer serves its intended purpose. B. Architectural Appendage Sign:means a buildingsign that is suspended from,attached to, applied to, or part of an awning,marquee,false mansard, canopy, or similar projection from the exterior walls of a building. C.Billboard:means an off-site sign that is substantial in size and construction, usually is owned by an outdoor advertising company,and contains advertising space that is forrent or lease. D. Building:means an enclosed structure for a use or occupancy. E. BuildingSign:means any sign that is attached orapplied to,mounted on,suspended from, painted on, or part of the exterior of a building or architectural appendage,including the roof and facade. F.Cabinet Sign:means a sign enclosure which has access for the replacement of one (1)or more sign faces and lamps,if internally-illuminated. V /G.Changeable Copy Sign:means a sign that is designed to easily rotate or alternate messages by mechanical means.Examples of changeable copy signs are reader boards with removable letters. H.Community Sign:means a temporary sign that promotes,celebrates,or commemorates a community event,publicawareness,community service,holidayseason,orsimilarpublic function. I.Construction Sign:means a temporary standing or portablesign that is non-illuminated. A construction sign provides information about a construction project. J.Directional Sign:means asignwhich onlyidentifies abusiness oractivity anddirects traffic to that business or activity. K.Directory Sign:means a sign that has space which is limited to the name, address, and logo of the developed site and the names,addresses,and logos of several on-site businesses,organizations,or facilities. L.Double-Face Sign:means two(2)signfaces which are identical in size and message and eitherare displayed back-to-backorwithin 30°interior angle. M.Electronic Sign:meansanon-premiseadvertising signhaving a signboard display thatcan be changed by an electrical,electronic,orcomputerized process. N.Facade:means one (1)ormore exterior walls of a building that face one (1)direction, including parapets and openings such as doors and windows. U ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 2 _April 10,2012 O.Flashing Sign:means a signthat has externalorinternal lighting whichchanges intensity, rotates,animates,travels, or switches on and off ina blinkingmanner.Examples of such lighting arelampbanks with blinking ortraveling messages,traveling arrows and revolving beacons. P.Free-Standino Sion:means asignthathas vertical supportwhichispermanentlyanchored inthe ground.Examples are pole (or pylon), post, and monument signs. Q.Freeway Interchange Sign:means a free-standing sign that is intended to attractthe attention of traffic entering or exiting an Interstate 90 interchange.A freeway interchange sign is located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500')of the interchange as measured from the centerline of Interstate 90 right-of-way andthe intersecting right-of-way centerline. R. Freeway Sign:means a free-standing sign that is intended to attractthe attention of traffic on Interstate90. A freeway sign is located within two hundred fifty feet (250')of Interstate 90 right-of-way. S.Garage Sale Sign:means a temporary sign for the sale of household items. T. Home Occupation Sign:means an on-site sign that advertises a home occupation as defined in Section 18.55.020 of this title. U. Incidental Sign:means a non-illuminated, on-site,convenience sign.Examples of incidental signs are credit card,telephone,and restroom signs. V.Monument Sign:means a free-standing sign in the shape of a monolith. Usually the sign is vertically supported on a base which is on a pedestal,but the sign may be a pole- covered sign. A monument sign is intended to be viewed at eye level. W.Non-Conforming Sign:means a permanent sign that was lawfully erected,installed,or otherwise displayed according to the applicable Grant County or city zoning regulations, but does not conform to the sign regulations of this chapter. X.Off-Site Sign:means a sign that is not related to an activity that is on the same site as the sign, or the sign is on a vacant site. Y. Official Sign or Legal Notice:means an official sign or legal notice issued by a court, public agency,or as authorized by law or federal,county,or city authority. Z.On-Site Sign:means a sign that is related to an activity that ison the same site as the sign. AA.Permanent Sign:means any sign which is not a temporary sign as defined in Section 18.58.020.OO. BB. Pole (or Pvlon)Sign:means a free-standing sign on one (1)or more upright supports ina foundation.The upright supports may be covered foraesthetic purposes.A pole sign is the same as a pylon sign. CO PortableSign:means a sign that either is a sign structure or is partof oraffixed to a sign structure that is designed to be movable. DD. Private Warning/Directional Sign:means a permanent,portable,or temporary sign that is erected fora private purpose such as KEEP OUT, NO TRESPASSING,RIGHT TURN ONLY,STOP,SECURITY ALARM,or NO DUMPING. O n n u u u ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 3 April 10,2012 EE. Projecting Sign:means a type of building sign that either is: 1)mounted at rightangle to a facade; 2)suspended under an architectural appendage and at right angle to a facade; or 3) a wallsign that extends eighteen (18) or more horizontal inches from the facade. FF Public Facility Directional Sign:means a sign, in the public zone,which only identifies a public facility or activity and directs traffic to that public facility or activity. GG. Publicor Recreational Identification Sign:means a sign fora publicor semi-public facility or area.Examples of such signs are park,school,or hospital signs. HH.Real Estate Sign - Other:means a sign that either advertises a parcel or lot of non residential land, or the buildings thereon,or both which is for sale,lease,or rent. II.Real Estate Sign - Residential Lot:means a sign that either advertises a parcel or lotof residential land, or the buildings thereon,or both which is for sale,lease,or rent. Residential land includes land that is vacant and within a residential zone or land that is in residential use,regardless of zone. JJ.Residential Identification Sign:means a sign that identifies a residential subdivision, planned residential development,neighborhood,condominium development,manufactured home park, multi-family residential development,or similar residential developments. KK.Residential Subdivision Sign:meansa sign which advertisesthe sale of lots ina residential subdivision,parcels in a manufactured home binding site plan, or lots in a residential planned development. LL.Right-Of-Wav:means a corridor which either is reserved for or contains a public street, road, alley,pathway,highway,or freeway. MM.RoofSign:means a buildingsign that is mounted on the roofof a buildingasdefined inthis section.A roof sign does not project beyond the vertical planes of the building facades. NN.Sandwich Board Sign:means a portable sign that is A-frame,does not exceed four feet (4')in height or two feet (2')in width, and is non-illuminated. 00.Sign:means a visual message that is displayed to attract the outdoor attention of the general public. A sign may be: 1)advertising of a generic or specific product, item, or service; 2) a promotion of an activityor event; 3) any other implicitor explicit message which informs, alerts, directs attention to, orwarns; 4) the name of a business,building, place, ororganization;or 5) any combination of advertising, promotion, other message, or name.A sign may consist of, but is not limitedto words, pictures, drawings, logos, symbols,other graphics, border, trim, frame, cabinet, background,space,material, or devices which are integralto the visual message.A sign may contain multiple visual messages which are related in content and proximity. PP.Sign Face:means one dimensionof a signthatcontainsthe visual message. QQ.Sign Height:means the vertical distanceas measured from finished gradeatthe base of a sign or sign structure to the top of the sign. RR. Sign Structure:means the horizontal and vertical supportfor a sign. SS.Site:meanseither:1)a parcel of unplatted land,a parcel in a binding site plan,a tract,or a lotina subdivision;or2) two (2)ormorecontiguous parcels,tracts,orlotsunderone (1)ownership without intervening right-of-way and identified or delineated as one (1) development site;or3)two (2)ormore contiguous parcels,tracts,orlotsunderdifferent ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 4 April 10,2012 ownerships,without intervening right-of-way,and identified or delineated as one (1) development site. TT.Street Frontage:meansthat portionof a site boundary that borders oneormore streets as defined in Section 18.06.590. UU.Temporary Sign:means a sign affixed to, appliedon, or made from lightweight material, with or without a frame or backing which is designed to be displayed fora limitedtime. Examples of lightweight materialsare vinyl,cardboard,cardstock, corrugated plastic,and fabric. W.Traffic Control Sign:means any permanentortemporary traffic control,traffic signal,or construction sign that is subject to:1)the latest editionof the Standard Specifications for Road,Bridge,and Municipal Construction as published by the Washington State Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Washington State Chapter of the American Public Works Association,as amended bythe City of Moses LakeCommunity Street and Utility Standards;and 2)the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. WW. Vehicle Sign:means a signthatisaffixedor painted on a vehiclewhichis primarily used for transportation ratherthan parked for the purpose of displaying the sign. XX. Wall Sign:means a buildingsign that is painted or flush-mounted on a facade, fascia, or architectural appendage,less than eighteen inches (18") horizontal projection. YY.Wheeler CorridorHeavy IndustrialArea:means the area withinCity limits, located eastof Road L and zoned Heavy Industrial. ZZ.Window or Door Sign:means a building sign that is suspended or mounted flush with an exterior window,or painted on a window or door,and directed outside. 18.58.030 Sign Regulations: A. Onlya sign as defined inSection 18.58.020.MM is subjectto the provisions ofthis chapter. B. A sign type that is listed "A"inthe following table is allowed to be displayed,subject to the applicable sign regulations listed in this section and in the table. C. A sign type that is listed "P" in the following table is prohibited from display,unless it is a non-conforming sign as provided in Section 18.58.090. D. A sign type that is listed "E"in the following table is exempt from the provisions of this chapter. E. A sign type that is not listed in the following table is not allowed to be displayed. F. A sign shall comply with applicable provisions of the State Building Code and Chapter 16.02 of this code entitled Building Permits. G. A sign is subject to Chapter 8.14 of this code entitled Nuisances. H.State law (RCW 70.54.090)prohibits the attachment of a sign to a utility pole. I.No sign is allowed on or over right-of-way except as approved by City Council for city streets.No sign is allowed within right-of-wayof the interstate or primary system where there are no curbs. A sign may be allowed within right-of-wayof the primary system where there are curbs and other streets,subject to the following conditions and circumstances:/—N r> n u u u ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 5 April 10,2012 1.A projecting sign is allowed over a sidewalk in right-of-way in the C-1 Zone and in the C-2 Zone where the building is not set back from right-of-way,provided that the sign does not project more than eighty percent (80%) of the distance between the right-of- way line and back of curb line, and there is a minimum of eight feet (8') vertical clearance under the sign 2. A political sign isallowed inright-of-way subject to the remainder ofthe applicable sign regulations in this section and in the following table. J. No permanent sign is allowed on or over a public utility easement. K. A permanent sign may be allowed over but not on a municipal easement,upon approval by the Municipal Services Director. L. Every sign shall be maintained ina safe and secure manner. A torn, broken,hazardous, dilapidated, or outdated sign, as determined by the Building Official,shall be repaired, replaced,or removed. M.The City Engineer shall review each application for a sign permit for sight distance.The City Engineer shall consider whether a sign would be located or constructed so as to obscure or obstruct an officialtraffic sign, signal, or device,or obstruct a motorist's view of approaching,merging, or intersecting traffic before approving or disapproving the application. N. Internal or external sign lighting shall be shaded,hooded,site screened,or directed so that the light's intensity or brightness shall neitheradverselyaffect adjacent or nearby property, nor create a public nuisance,nor create a traffic hazard. O.A sign may be located within the front or exterior yard (as defined in sections 18.06.630 and 18.06.650 of this title) but shall not be located in the interior side or rear yard (as defined in sections 18.06.650 and 18.06.640 of this title). P.Where electronic signs are allowed,the following conditions apply: 1.The message shall have a static display time of at least two (2)seconds after moving on to the signboard, with all segments of the total message to be displayed withinten (10)seconds. 2. Displaysmay travelhorizontallyorscrollverticallyonto electronic signboards, but must hold ina static position fortwo (2)seconds after completing the travel or scroll. 4.Electronic signs requiring more than four(4)seconds to change from one (1) single message display to another shall be turned off during the change interval. 5. No electronicsign lamp may be illuminated to a degree of brightness that is greater than necessary for adequate visibility.In no case may the brightness exceed eight thousand (8,000) nits orequivalent candelas duringdaylighthours, or one thousand (1,000) nits (illuminative brightness measurement),or equivalent candelas between dusk and dawn. Signs foundto be too brightshallbe adjusted as directed bythe City of Moses Lake. 6.Minimum height for the sign shall be thirteen feet (13')from grade of the adjacent roadway to the bottom of sign. 7.The sign background shall not be white incolor.White lights shall not be used as the sign background. ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 6 April 10,2012 8.Businesses,churches,or schools are allowed changeable signs providing that changeable displays in residential zones shall be turned off between the hours of 10 p.m.and 7 a.m. Q. Nosign shall be erected or maintained ifitis visible from the main traveled way of the interstate or primary system except as permitted by Washington Administrative Code Chapter468-66 entitled HIGHWAY ADVERTISING CONTROL ACT or Revised Code of Washington Chapter47.42 entitled HIGHWAYADVERTISING CONTROLACT-SCENIC VISTAS ACT. R.Signs constructed of temporary sign materials,as defined in Section 18.58.010.TT,shall not be used as a permanentsign. Anysign that does notcurrently meetthis standard must be removed within ninety (90)days. SIGN REGULATIONS Sign Type Prohibited,Maximum Sign Maximum Sign OtherSign Regulations Allowed,or Height Sign Area Permit Exempt Abandoned P NA NA NA NA Architectural A Sign may be see Building sign R Sign allowed only in commercial Appendage flush-mounted or suspended under the architectural appendage and industrial zones.Ifthe sign is suspended,there shall be at least 8'clearance above grade. Billboard P NA NA NA NA Building See specific See specific The total area of See Sign allowed in commercial, types of types of building building signs specific industrial,agricultural,and building signs shall not exceed types of municipal airport zones.Allowed signs 25%ofthe overall building in R-3 Zone on a site with a area of each signs conditional use,with review and facade.None of approval of the Planning this allowance is Commission according to Section transferable from 18.58.110of this chapter. one facade to another facade. No individual building sign shall exceed 15%of the overall area of a facade. Changeable Copy A 25'for Free-See Building,R Sign allowed only in commercial standing,Freeway or and industrial zones. Freeway or Freeway Freeway Interchange,Free- Interchange standing,or sign,or wall Temporary Free- height for Wall standing or sign Portable sign Community A See Building or See Building,R if free-Sign allowed only in commercial, Free-standing Free-standing,standing industrial,and public zones.Sign signs.and Temporary Free-standing or Portable signs for other sign area regulations. sign; NR if building sign shall betemporary. n r) n U U u ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 7 April 10,2012 Sign Type Prohibited, Allowed,or Exempt Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Area Sign Permit Other Sign Regulations Construction A 8'32 sq.ft.per streetfrontage per construction site NR Sign may be erecteda maximum of 30 days prior to start of construction,and shall be removed within 30 days after the end of construction.Sign shall be non- illuminated.Limited to one sign per streetfrontage per site. Dilapidated or hazardouscondition as determined by Building Official P NA NA NA NA Directional A 6'for Free standing sign; same as for Wall sign. 8 sq.ft.per sign R Sign allowed only in commercial and industrial zones Directory A Same as for Free-standing, and Freeway or Freeway Interchange sign See Building, Freeway or Freeway Interchange,or Free-standing sign R Sign allowed only in commercial and industrial zones,or on a site with a conditional use in the R-3 Zone.Prior to issuance of a sign permit, a sign for a conditional use in the R-3 Zone shall require Planning Commission review and approval according to Section 18.58.110of this chapter. Electronic A 25'50 sq.ft.persite. Area of electronic signs is included within the maximum area allowed for free- standing or building signage R Sign allowed only in Commercial, Industrial,and Public Zones. Additional requirements for electronic signs are found in Section 18.58.030,Sign Regulations.Electronicsignsmust also meet the requirements for the type of sign (free-standing or building). Flashing P NA NA NA NA Freewayor Freeway Interchangeor Wheeler Corridor Heavy Industrial A 45'350 sq. ft.persite R Allowed only in commercial and industrial zones.Wheeler Corridor signs allowed only in the Wheeler Corridor Heavy Industrial Area. Off-site signs shall not be allowed. ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 8 April 10,2012 Sign Type Prohibited, Allowed,or Exempt Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Area Sign Permit Other Sign Regulations Free-standing A 25'150 square feet per site in a commercial or industrial zone, except that a site which has street frontage exceeding 300 lineal feet is allowed 150 square feet per increment of 300 linealfeetofstreet frontage.A site where there is a conditional use in the R-3 Zone is allowed any combination of free-standing and building signs not to exceed a total of 12 square feet, except as provided in Other Sign Regulations in this row. R Sign allowed only in commercial and industrial zones or on a site where there is a conditional use in the R-3Zone.A sitewithoutstreet frontage shall be limited to one free-standing sign structure.The number of free-standing sign structures that are allowed on a site with streetfrontage shall be limited to two per increment of 300 lineal feet of street frontage.If a site exceeds one free-standing sign structure,then the structures shall be separated a minimum of 100 lineal feet.Landscaping (as defined in section 18.57.030.A of this title) is required around the base of a new free-standing sign. The landscaping perimeter for a pole sign shall be not less than the largest sign dimensions as vertically projected to the ground. The landscaping perimeter for all other free-standing signs shall be not less than 1'larger than the base of the sign structure.Prior to issuance of a sign permit, a free standing sign on a vacant site,or where there is a conditional use in the R-3 Zone,shall require Planning Commission review and approval according to Section 18.58.110of this chapter. GarageSale A NA NA NR Signallowed inall zones.The sign shall not be displayed for more than four consecutive days. Government Flags E NA NA NA NA Home Occupation A Same as for Wall sign 2 sq.ft.per residential dwelling unit with home occupation license R Signshall be a non-illuminated wall sign. Limited to one sign per residential dwelling unit with home occupation license. Incidental A Same as for Wall,Freeway, Freeway Interchange, and Freeway signs 2 sq.ft.per sign NR Shall be non-illuminated and on- site. Monument A 8'Same asfor Free standing Sign R Sign allowed only in commercial and industrial zones Non-conforming See Section 18.58.090 for limitations on non-conforming signs Official Sign or Legal Notice E NA NA NA NA Open,Closed, Business Hours, Address,or Greeting E NA NA NA NA n r^ n U u u ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 9 April 10,2012 Sign Type Prohibited, Allowed,or Exempt Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Area Sign Permit Other Sign Regulations Political (candidate or issue) A 8'32 square feetper sign NR Shall be removed within 10 days after an election.May be located on private property with permission from property owner. May be placed in right-of-way adjacent to the private property of the abutting land owner and only with the permission of the private property owner/abutting land owner, provided that it is not in a location or condition that is prohibited. Private Warning/ Directional E NA NA NA NA Projecting Sign A Same as for Wall or Architectural Appendage sign See Building sign R See Section 18.58.030 I ofthis chapter Public Facility Directional Sign A 8'35'sq.ft.R Sign allowed only in the public zone. Public or Recreational Identification A Same as for Free-standingor Building sign SeeFree-standing or Building sign R Allowed in commercial,industrial, and public zones Public Zone (other than Public or RecreationalFacility Identification signs) A Same as for Free-standingor Buildingsign seeFree-standing or Building sign R Requires Planning Commission approval according to Section 18.58.110. Real Estate -Other A 8'for Free standing Sign; wall height for Building Sign 32 sq.ft.per sign NR Shall be non-illuminated.Shall be removed from display within five days after sale,lease,or rent. Real Estate - Residential Lot A 8'6 sq.ft.per sign NR Shall be non-illuminated.Shall be removed from display within one day after sale,lease,or rent. Residential Identification A 8'32 sq.ft.persite R Allowed in residential zones. Requires Planning Commission review and approval according to Section 18.58.110 of this chapter. Residential Subdivision A 8'32 sq. ft.per residential subdivision, manufactured home binding site plan or residential planned development R N/A Roof A 10'above roof height as measured from intersection of the roof and lowest point of the sign,sign structure,or point of attachment See Building sign R Allowed in commercial and industrial zones. ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 10 April 10,2012 Sign Type Prohibited, Allowed,or Exempt Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Area Sign Permit Other Sign Regulations Sandwich Board A 4'8 sq. ft.each face R Sign allowed only in commercial and industrial zones.May be located in right-of-way adjacent to the site thatis the objectof the sign with Community Development Department approval.Otherwise, sign shall be on-site.Shall be removed from display at theend of each business day. Sign which could be confused with or obstructs the view of a traffic sign or signal,as determined by City Engineer P NA NA NA NA Sign which restricts ingress to or egress from a building P NA NA NA NA Sign on vehicle other than Vehicle sign P NA NA NA NA Temporary Sign on Fence A Height offence 32 sq.ft.per streetfrontage NR Allowed only for community signs, as defined in this chapter Temporary Sign on free-standing structureorPortable A See Free standing if on free-standing structure;8' height if portable 32 sq.ft.per streetfrontage per site.If no street frontage,then 32 sq.ft.per site. The total sign area shall be restricted to one, contiguous, designated area per street frontage.The designated area shall not exceed 12 lineal feet parallel to street frontage. R -one time per location. Ownership change of business license requires new sign permit. Allowed only in commercial and industrial zones.Sign shall be repaired,replaced,or removed when torn,worn,broken,or dilapidated.Sign shall be specific to a productor event,and shall not include the business name or hours.Off-site signs shall not be allowed,except that the Planning Commission may allow a temporary sign on a vacant site pursuantto 18.58.100. Temporary Gas Pump A NA 2 sq.ft.per sign, one sign per dispenser NR NA Temporary Sign On Wall A Same as Wall sign See Building sign Signs shall be framed.One sign per building allowed if unframed. NR Allowed only in commercial and industrial zones.Sign shall be repaired,replaced,or removed when torn,worn,broken,or dilapidated.Sign shall be specific to a product or event,and shall not include the business name or hours.Off-site signs shall not be allowed.Signs shall not be located on out buildings. TrafficControl E NA NA NA NA n n n w ORDINANCE NO.2648 PAGE 11 April 10,2012 Sign Type Prohibited, Allowed,or Exempt Maximum Sign Height Maximum Sign Area Sign Permit Other Sign Regulations Vehicle A Flush-mounted to vehicle NA NR Non-illuminated Wall A The sign shall be contained within the outline of the facade. See Building sign R NA Window or Door A The sign shall be contained within the perimeter of the window or door See Building sign N R for temporary sign; R for permanent sign NA A = Allowed E = Exempt NA= NotApplicable NR = Not Required P = Prohibited R = Required Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be inforce five (5)days after its passage and publication of its summary as provided by law. Adopted by the CityCouncil and signed by its Deputy Mayoron April 10,2012. Dick Deane,Deputy Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 'niAA /'[£ ftyvA4tcrfneyKattiejineL/Kenison,C