2719!ORDINANCE NO.2719
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.58 OF THE MOSES LAKE MUNICIPAL
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 MunicipalCode 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 exteriorwalls of a building.
C. Billboard:means an off-site sign that is substantial in size and construction,usually is
owned byan outdoor advertising company, and contains advertising space that isfor rent
or lease.
D. Building:means an enclosed structure for a use or occupancy.
E.Building Sign:means anysignthatisattached orappliedto,mountedon,suspended from,
painted on, or part ofthe exteriorof a building or architectural appendage,including the
roof and facade.
V_y F. Cabinet Sign:means a signenclosure which has access forthe replacement ofone (1)or
more sign faces and lamps,ifinternally-illuminated.
G.Changeable Copy Sign:means a sign that is designed to easily rotate or alternate
messages bymechanical means. Examplesofchangeable copysignsare reader boards
with removable letters.
H. Community Sign:means a temporary sign that promotes,celebrates,or commemorates
a communityevent,public awareness,community service,holiday season, orsimilar public
function.
I.ConstructionSign:means a temporarystanding or portable sign that is non-illuminated.
Aconstruction sign provides information about a construction project.
J.Directional Sign:means a signwhich only identifies a business oractivity anddirectstraffic
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-FaceSign:means two(2)sign faces whichare identical insize and message and
either are displayed back-to-back or within 30° interiorangle.
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M.Electronic Sign:meansanon-premise advertisingsignhavinga signboarddisplaythatcan
be changed byan electrical, electronic, or computerized process.
N.Facade: means one (1) or more exteriorwalls of a building that face one (1)direction,
including parapets and openings such as doors and windows.
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O.Flashing Sign:means a sign that has external or internal lighting which changes intensity,
rotates,animates,travels,or switches on and offina blinkingmanner.Examples of such
lighting are lampbanks with blinking or traveling messages,traveling arrowsand revolving
beacons.
P.Free-Standing Sign:means a sign that has vertical supportwhich is permanently anchored
inthe ground.Examples are pole (or pylon),post, and monument signs.
Q.Freeway Interchange Sign:means a free-standing sign that is intended to attract the
attention of traffic entering or exiting an Interstate 90 or SR 17 interchange.A freeway
interchange sign is located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the
interchange as measured fromthe centerline ofInterstate 90orSR 17 right-of-way and the
intersecting right-of-way centerline.
R.Freeway Sign:means a free-standing sign that is intended to attract the attention of traffic
on Interstate 90. Afreeway sign islocated within twohundred 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 cityzoning 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 cityauthority.
Z.On-Site Sign:means a sign that is related to an activity that is on the same siteas 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 in a
foundation.The upright supports may be covered for aesthetic purposes.A pole sign is
the same as a pylon sign.
CC.Portable Sign:means a sign that either is a sign structure or is part of or affixed to a sign
structure that is designed to be movable.
DD.PrivateWarning/Directional Sign:means a permanent,portable,or temporary sign that is
erected for a private purpose such as KEEP OUT, NO TRESPASSING,RIGHT TURN
ONLY,STOP,SECURITY ALARM,or NO DUMPING.S~\
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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 rightangle to a facade;
or 3) a wall sign 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 facilityor activity and directs traffic to that public facilityor activity.
GG. Public or 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 lot of
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,condominiumdevelopment,manufactured
home park,multi-family residential development,or similarresidential developments.
KK.Residential SubdivisionSign:means asignwhich advertisesthe sale oflotsina 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.Roof Sign:means a building signthatismountedonthe roofofa building as definedinthis
section. A roofsigndoes not project beyondthe vertical planesof the building facades.
NN.Sandwich Board Sign:means a portable signthatisA-frame,does notexceed four feet (4')
inheight ortwo feet (2')inwidth, 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 activity orevent; 3) any other implicit or explicit message
which informs, alerts, directs attentionto, orwarns;4) the name of a business,building,
place,or organization;or 5)any combination of advertising,promotion,othermessage,
or name. A sign may consist of, but is not limited to words,pictures,drawings,logos,
symbols,other graphics,border,trim,frame,cabinet,background,space,material,or
devices which are integral to the visual message. A sign may contain multiple visual
messages which are related in content and proximity.
PP. Sign Face:means one dimension of a sign that contains the visual message.
QQ. Sign Height:means the vertical distance as measured from finished grade at the base of
a sign or sign structure to the top of the sign. *
RR.Sign Structure:means the horizontal and vertical support for a sign.
SS.Sjte:means either:1)a parcel of unplatted land,a parcel ina binding site plan,a tract,or
alotina subdivision;or2)two(2)ormore contiguous parcels,tracts,orlotsunderone (1)
I i ownership without intervening right-of-way and identified or delineated as one (1)
^—development site;or 3)two (2)or more contiguous parcels,tracts,or lots under different
ownerships,without intervening right-of-way,and identified or delineated as one (1)
development site.
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TT.Street Frontage:means that portion of a site boundary that borders one or more streets as *—^
defined in Section 18.06.590.
UU.Temporary Sign:means a sign affixed to,applied on, or made from lightweight material,
with or without a frame or backing which is designed to be displayed for a limited time
including, but not limited to, a feather or tear drop sign.Examples of lightweight materials
are vinyl,cardboard,card stock,corrugated plastic,and fabric.
W.Traffic Control Sign:means any permanent or temporary traffic control,traffic signal,or
construction sign that is subject to:1)the latest edition of 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 by the City of Moses Lake Community
Street and Utility Standards;and 2) the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
WW. Vehicle Sign:means a sign that is affixed or painted on a vehicle which is primarily used
for transportation rather than parked for the purpose of displaying the sign.
XX.Wall Sign:means a building sign that is painted or flush-mounted on a facade,fascia,or
architectural appendage,less than eighteen inches (18") horizontal projection.
YY.Wavfinding Sign:an off-premise sign that is part of a City-sponsored and coordinated
program forthe purpose offacilitating vehicular tourist and pedestrian trafficto local tourist
destinations.
ZZ.Wheeler Corridor Heavy Industrial Area:means the area within City limits,located east of
Road L and zoned Heavy Industrial.
AAA.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.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5)days after its passage and publication of
its summary as provided by law.
Adopted by the City Council and signed by its Mayor on June 24,2014.
W.Robert Taylor,Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Kathefine L.Kenison,City-Attorney
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Dick Deane,Mayor
ATTEST:
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