Planning Comm PKT 11-02-2011City of Federal Way
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 2, 2011
7:00 p.m.
CiTy Hall
Cou ncil Chambers
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 19, 2011
4. AUDIENCE COMMENT
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
6. COMMISSION BUSINESS
• PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Amendments Related toHigh Profile Signs and Wall-
Mounted Banner Signs in No�Residential Zoning Districts
7. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
Commissioners
Merle Pfeifer, Chair Hope Elder, Vice-Chair
Lawson Bronson Wayne Carlson
Tom Medhurst Sarady Long
Tim O Neil
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Patrick Doherty, Director of Community & Economic Development
Margaret Clark, Principal Planner
E. Tina Piety, Administrative Assistant
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PLANNING COMMISSION
October 19, 201 l City Hall
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
MEETING MINUTES
Commissioners present: Merle Pfeifer, Hope Elder, Wayne Carlson, Tom Medhurst, and Tim O'Neil.
Commissioners absent: Lawson Bronson and Sarady Long. Staff present: Planning Manager Isaac
Conlen, Contract Planner Jim Harris, Senior Planner Deb Barker, Assistant City Attorney Peter Beckwith,
and Administrative Assistant II Tina Piety.
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Pfeifer the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES '
The minutes of September 7, 201 l, were approved as presented.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
None
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING – SEPA Exemptions in Critical Areas in all Zoning Districts
Contract Planner Harris delivered the staff report. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) environmental
review is required for any proposal which involves a government "adion," and is not categorically
exempt. Project actions involve an agency decision on a specific project, such as a construction project or
timber harvest. Non-project actions involve decisions on policies, plans, or programs, such as the
adoption of a comprehensive plan, development regulations, or a six-year road plan. The city's Growth
Management Act (GMA) plan and current development regulations has rendered SEPA review redundant
for many proposals. Proposals such as a home addition, small office building, short plat, eight inch sewer
line, etc., typically do not require (trigger) SEPA review. However, if these improvements/actions are
proposed in a critical area—then SEPA review is required. The proposed code amendments would allow
the standard SEPA exemptions for projects in critical areas. As a result, projects in critical areas will be
treated no differently than projects outside of a critical area. The city will rely on its critical area code to
address impacts of development and require mitigation, as appropriate. The city's codes are more than
adequate to protect and preserve critical areas. Modification of the code will streamline the development
review process; with less cost and shorter review time for applicants.
There was no public comment.
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Commissioner Carlson complimented staff on their work. He stated that the proposed amendments will
not lessen protection and will remove redundancies. Commissioner O'Neil asked what regulations the city
�as for displacing wetlands. Contract Planner Harris stated that the city's critical areas codes have
substantial regulations for displacing wetlands. Commissioner Carlson noted that anyone seeking to
displace a wetland must also apply for a separate permit from the Army Corps ofEngineers.
Commissioner Carlson moved (and it was secondec� to recommend adoption of the amendments as
proposed by staff. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING – Temporary Uses, FWRC 19 .275
Senior Planner Barker delivered the staff presentation. She noted a change that should be made to Exhibit
A. On page 2 of 5, 19.275.030(1)(c)(ii), the sentence should end as follows: ".. . shall not be required to
obtain a temporary use permit," not "business registration."
.: < The existing ternpOrary use code: duplicates much of the temparary business license code;' is not y,���<��•�
consistent with the temporary business license code; places unnecessary limitations on temporary uses .. �
within certain zones; and hampers economic development. The changes proposed to the temporary use
regulations are inter-related to the temporary business regulations. In fact, temporary uses really are the
same as temporary businesses. The proposed amendments to the temporary business regulations are
relevant to consideration of the proposed amendments to the temporary use code. However, Planning
Commission purview does not extend to the temporary business codes because they are not zoning and
development regulations (Federal Way Revised Code [FWRC] Title 19). Only the City Council reviews
changes to business provisions (FWRC Title 12). The proposed temporary business amendments are
discussed in the staff report and presentation, even though the Planning Commission will not act on them.
Temporary uses are divided into two types. Class I(which requires Process I approval) includes: seasonal
retail sales; farmers markets; festivals, fairs, and carnivals; and similar uses of a transitory nature. Class II
(which requires Process III approval) includes: critical and essential human services like food banks or
clothing banks. It does not include homeless shelters
The existing requirements for temporary uses and temporary business are duplicative; there are dual
reviews, dual fees, and similar requirements. What this means for a temporary flower stand use/business
is that they would have to apply for a temparary use approval AND a temporary business license. There
would be two fees and approval timelines that are different. It is confusing and there is no reason for it to
be so complicated. The City is here to foster business—not discourage it.
Most of the time, temporary uses and temporary businesses are essentially the same thing. We only need
one permit to review and approve a temporary business. With this proposed code amendment, when a
business license is obtained, that is all the approval that a temporary use needs. This concept is addressed
in the temporary use code amendment by referencing temporary business license provisions, and vice
versa with temporary licenses. Staffmade the approval time consistent (90 days), and every business gets
one opportunity for one 90 day extension. After that it is no longer a temporary use but a permanent use,
and zoning approval is required. Another proposed change is to allow temporary uses to operate in any
zone. Current code limits them only to zones where they are not allowed. All of the performance
standards apply to temporary uses, even though an applicant will not be obtaining a temporary use permit.
The standards are again referenced in the license chapter. In addition, director discretion will be allowed.
With the proposed code amendments, the flower stand that originally had to obtain two separate approvals
now only has to obtain one license, has an opportunity for an extension, and will still need to meet the
performance standards. In addition, they will be able to operate in any zone, as long as the performance
standards are met.
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Commissioner feedback from the September 7, 201 l, study session is incorporated into the proposed
amendments. One of the topics was about temporary and permanent use competition. Commissioner
feedback was not to discourage temporary businesses from competing with brick and mortars. To that
end, the code amendment does not limit temporary businesses or uses. It does have maximum timelines
for temporary businesses. Another topic was about restricting temporary uses to zones in which they are
not allowed. That is what the current code prescribes. Commissioner feedback was not to restrict
temporary uses. The code amendment allows temporary uses in all zones, subject to criteria. Another
topic was an exemption to businesses that operate for less than three days. The city's city clerk was not
comfortable exempting all temporary businesses operating less than three days from license reyuirements,
so the proposed amendments require businesses to get a license regardless of duration. However, the
proposed amendments include outright exemptions for smaller businesses such as cookies sales, car
washes, residential garage sales, and lemonade stands. In addition, the city clerk and director are given
exemption discretion and clear authority.
, At.the study sessian, we discussed mobile food trucks. Mobile foot units, as Ki�g County r�fers to�a�►obile •
food trucks, are not called out with specific code language in the proposed amendments, yet they aie �
addressed within the code amendments as temporary uses and temporary businesses. If they exceed the
180 day window in a calendar year, they become permanent, just as any other temporary use would
become permanent. Lastly, we discussed tax collection. The state indicated that the tax is to be collected
in the jurisdiction that the car is picked up. We propose to address this issue through implementation of
the temporary business code, which the council must amend.
The hearing was opened for public comment.
John Tsakonas, CEO & Owner, Evergreen Sales and Lease, Inc., 33216 Pacific Highway South —
He has been doing business in Federal Way for over ten years. He had submitted a letter via email
to the Commission. He is concerned about allowing temporary care sales. The last one in July
almost put him out of business; he is only just now recovering. They come into ow city and take
away our buyers and money. Not only for the sale of the car, but the maintenance as well. He has
spoken to other car dealers who feel the same. Brick and mortar businesses are the backbone of
the city. They provide the tax revenue that keeps the city running. He is concerned about staying
in business and keeping his employees out of the unemployment line. He is also concerned about
the loss of revenue to our growing community.
Sam Tsakonas, 33216 Pacific Highway South — He also works for Evergreen Sales and Lease and
is concerned about how temporary car sales have adversely affected their business. Off-site sales
have killed businesses in Federal Way and put their employees out of work. The city needs to
support its people and businesses. We cannot afford to lose any more people or businesses.
Public comment was cl�ed.
Commissioner Medhurst commented that he is sympathetic to the concerns raised. In addition, he is
concerned that a temporary business can do business in any zone. Commissioner Carlson expressed
concern over the length of time a temporary business can do business in residential zones (90 days with a
90 day extension, for a total of 180 days). That is too long for a flower stand to be located on the corner
outside your house. He suggested Class I temporary uses be limited to 15 days, with a 15 day extension.
He asked what is meant by significant impact and stated the decisional criteria need more definition.
Commissioner Elder commented that she is finding the decision whether to allow temporary uses in all
zones difficult to make. She is a strong believer in free enterprise, but is also very concerned over the
effect they have on the city's brick and mortar businesses. Many Commissioners agree. Commissioner
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O'Neil commented that a brick and mortar business could always do their own temporary car sales.
Commissioners would like to know what regulations other cities have. Planning Manager Conlen
responded that staff has been researching this issue, and to date, have not found any cities that regulate
temporary car sales.
Commissioner Medhurst commented that if he understands correctly, if he has a vacant lot he can rent
that to any temporary use for a total of 180 days without having to worry if the lot is zoned for the use.
That is half a year. Planning Manager Conlen said that is correct. Chair Pfeifer suggested that all
temporary uses be granted 15 days with one I S day extension. He asked if temporary car sales could have
different regulations that would allow them, but would also protect the brick and mortar businesses.
Commissioner Elder commented that a total of 30 days is too long for the car sales. The last sale in July
lasted 14 or fewer days and we've heard from a business that is just now recovering its losses.
Commissioner Carlson commented that he can see car dealerships/sales as a fundamentally different type
of business and therefore, would be willing to accept different regulations for them. Senior Planner
Barker ,commented that some cities do make distinctions between temporary :businesses.
The Commission discussed mobile food trucks. Commissioner Carlson said that he views dining at a food
truck as a different experience from dining at a restaurant and sees no reason to restrict a food truck from
parking in front of a restaurant. Chair Pfeifer thinks it would be detrimental to a restaurant to have a food
truck parked in front of (or near) it. Commissioner Medhurst asked ifthe city is currently licensing mobile
food trucks. Senior Planner Barker commented that to our knowledge, the city does not have any food
trucks that serve meals operating in the city. We do have ice cream vendors and trucks that serve meals at
events. Planner Manager Conlen commented that the city does not have a large workforce to support a
food truck, but if we had any, we would license it. There are different types of food trucks and the
Commission discussed which type is temporary and which (if any) is permanent.
Chair Pfeifer commented that at the study session we discussed limiting temporary food trucks to three
days. What happened with that idea? Senior Planner Barker responded that the city clerk wants every
business to be registered no matter how long they operate in the city. However, an outright exemption of
three days is allowed for smaller businesses such as cookies sales, car washes, residential garage sales,
and lemonade stands.
City Attorney Beckwith suggested that stafffurther research the issues raised and return with more
information that may help the Commissioners formulate a decision. Commissioner Carlson moved (and it
was secondea� to continue the public hearing on Temporary Uses, FWRC 19.275, to the December 7,
2U11, Planning Commission meetingat 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried
unanimously.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Administrative Assistant II Piety commented that the city is attempting to save money wherever possible.
In light of this, she asked the Commissioners if they woutd object if she no longer mailed them an agenda
packet. She would continue to email them the agenda packet and would provide a hard copy at the
meeting. T'he Commission�s had no objection. She also noted that Commissioners drink little of the
provided coffee; she asked if they would object if she only made one container of either regular or
decaffeinated. The Commissioners discussed it and decided they would bring their own coffee if they want
it and she no longer needs to provide them with coffee. They did request she provide them with water.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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STAFF REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Amendments to Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC)
Chapter 19.140, "Signs"
File No.11-103951-00-UP
Public Hearing of November 2, 2011
I. BACKGROUND AND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The proposed amendments to the Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Title 19, "Zoning and
Development Code," would amend three sections of the sign regulations which pertain to
nonresidential zoning districts. The first proposed amendment would a11ow an additional (third)
high profile pole or pylon sign for qualifying properties in the City Center-Core (CGC), City
Center-Frame (CC-F), Community Business (BC), and Commercial Enterprise (CE) zoning
districts. The second proposed amendment would allow the use of firmly affixed wall-mounted
banners as an approved sign type in nonresidential zoning districts. 'The third proposed amendment
is to modify the definition of banner.
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed changes to FWRC Title 19 (attached
as Exhibit A), and forward a recommendation to the City Council's Land Use/Transportation
Committee (LLJTC) and City Council.
These proposed code revisions were not specifically identified in the 2011 Planning Commission
Work Program, but fall within the business friendly code amendments category as adopted by the
City Council. These amendments were initiated by the Mayor in response to requests from members
of the business community.
II . ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS
A. Proposed Code Amendments
1. Recommended modification to high profile signs (FWRC 19.140.140[1][e][i]).
This proposed amendment would allow large multi-use commercial complexes in the CC-
C, CC-F, BC, and CE zoning districts to have a third high profile pole or pylon sign, if the
subject property meets the minimum street frontage standard. Currently, a maacimum of two
high profile pole or pylon signs are permitted for a qualifying site. If approved as
recommended, the code would allow a third high profile pole or pylon sign for qualifying
multi-use commercial properties if they have a minimum of 2,000 aggregate feex of
frontage on any public rights-of-way. If approved as recommended, a ma�cimum of two
high profile signs would be allowed to front on, or be oriented toward a single right-of-way,
and the high profile pole or pylon signs would have to be separated by a minimum of 250
feet of distance along a right-of-way.
2. Recommended modifications to signs in nonresidential zoning districts—building
mounted signs (FWRC 19.140.150[1] and 19.140.130[3]).
This proposed amendment would allow wall-mounted banners to be used as an approved
sign type in all nonresidential zoning districts. Currently, the FWRC allows several
different types of building mounted signs, such as but not limited to: awning or canopy
signs; marquee signs; projecting signs; directory signs; under canopy signs: and wall-
mounted signs. The FWRC does not specifically contemplate the use of banners as an
approved type of wall-mounted sign. This code amendment if approved, would allow the
use of a wall-mounted (non-rigid) banner, which is firmly affixed to a building fa�ade. If
approved as recommended, the wall- mounted banner signs would be required to meet the
height, area, and number regulations of the building mounted sign code section.
A code reference in FWRC 19.140.130(3), as identified in Exhibit A, would also need to be
approved to allow the wall-mounted banner sign.
3. Recommended modifications to FWRC 19.05.190(s).
This proposed amendment would modify the definition of banner sign by removing the
word fabric from the current definition. The revised definition, if approved, would define a
banner as a sign made of non-rigid material with no enclosing framework.
B. Rationale for Proposed Code Amendments
The proposed high profile sign code amendments would potentially allow five to seven of the
largest retail sites with the most frontage on rights-of-way in the city to have a third high profile
pole or pylon sign. These additional high profile pole or pylon signs would allow these large
sites to increase their visibility and identity. Given their large size, high number of tenants, and
large amonnt of frontage, it is appropriate to allow additional signage for these sites.
The proposed wall-mounted banners would be a potentially less costly alternative than a similar
type wall or cabinet sign for any size business in any non-residential zoning district, and will
assist businesses in attracting customers.
III. PROCEDURAL SUMMARY
Public notice of the November 2, 2011, Planning Commission public hearing was published and
posted on October 19, 2011, in accordance with the city's procedural requirements.
IV. DECISIONAL CRITERIA
FWRC Chapter 19.80.130 provides criteria for zoning text amendments. The following section
analyzes compliance of the proposed zoning text amendments with the criteria provided by this
chapter. The city may amend the text of the FWRC only if it finds that:
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1. The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the
comprehensive plan.
The proposed FWRC text amendments are consistent with the following Federal Way
Comprehensive Plan (FWCP) policies and goals:
EDG-6 The Ciry will encourage and support existing businesses to remain and/or
expand their facilities within Federal Way.
EDPIO The City will work with the private sector to actively encourage the retention and
expansion of existing businesses, as well as bring in new development, businesses,
and jobs to the community.`
EDPI S The City will continue to implement a streamlined permitting process consistent
with state and federal regulations to reduce the upfront costs of locating businesses
in the City.
2. The proposed amendments bear a substantial relationship to public health, safety, or
welfare.
The proposed FWRC text amendments bear a substantiat relationship to the public health, safety,
and welfare because, when correctly located and installed, high profile signs and wall mounted
banner signs will not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian travel and will not create visual
clutter, yet will allow signage that will assist businesses in attracting customers. Limiting the
number, size, and type of signage will continue to promote a positive visual image of the city.
3. The proposed amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the city.
The proposed FWRC text amendments are in the best interest of the residents of the city because
the high profile signs and wall mounted banner signs help to attract customers to businesses,
sales, and other events, thus supporting economic development.
V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on the above staff analysis and decisional criteria, staff recommends that the following
amendments to FWRC Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code," be recommended for approval to
the Land Use/Transportation Committee (LUTC) and City Council.
1. Modification to FWRC 19.140.140(1)(e)(i), as identified in Exhibit A.
2. Modifications to FWRC 19.140.150(1), and modification of code reference in FWRC
19.140.130(3), as identified in Exhibit A.
3. Modifications to FWRC 19.05.190(s), as identified in Exhibit A.
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VI. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Consistent with the provisions of FWRC Chapter 19.80.240, the Planning Commission may take
the following actions regarding the proposed development code text amendments:
1. Recommend to the City Council adoption of the FWRC text amendments as proposed;
2. Modify the proposed FWRC text amendments and recommend to the City Council adoption of
the FWRC text amendments as modified;
3. Recommend to the City Council that the proposed FWRC text amendments not be adopted; or
4. Forward the proposed'FWRC text amendments to �e City Council without a recommendation.
�+ XHIBITS
Exhibit A — Proposed Draft Code Amendments:
• FWRC Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code," 19.05.190(s), 19.140.130(3),
19.140.140, and 19.140.150
Exhibit B— Letter of support from Steadfast Companies, October 19, 2011
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Exhibit A
Proposed Draft Code Amendments
FWRC Title 19, "Zoning and Development Code"
19.05.190(s),19.140.130(3),19.140.140, and 19.140.150
19.05.190 S definitions.
(5) "Banner" means a sign made of� any non-rigid material with no enclosing framework.
19.140.130 Pro�ibited signs. �
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The following signs or displays are prohibited in all zones within the city. Prohibited signs are subject
to removal by the city at the owner's or user's expense pursuant to FWRC 19.140.190:
(1) Abandoned or obsolete signs.
(2) Animated or moving signs. "
(3) Banners, except as expressly allowed pursuant to FWRC 19.140.120 Table 1, FWRC
19.140.060(6), and FWRC 19.140.150(n).
(4) Billboards.
(5) Dilapidated, nonmaintained signs.
(6) Flashing signs, except electronic changeable message signs or changeable copy signs.
(7) Inflatable advertising devices, except as expressly allowed in FWRC 19.140.070.
(8) Mylar balloons.
(9) Obstructing signs which obstruct or interfere with free access to or egress from a required exit
from a building or structure.
(10) Off-site signs except those expressly allowed in this title.
(11) Pennants, streamers, ribbons, spinners, whirlers, propellers, festoons, blinking lights, or similar
items that attract attention through movement, reflection or illumination unless expressly allowed
pursuant to Table 1 of this chapter.
(12) Portable signs except as expressly allowed in FWRC 19.140.060.
(l3) Real estate signs providing information other than the name of the development and that the
subject property is for sale, lease or rent, such as signs which only announce the features or amenities of
the subject property (i.e., features such as indoor pool, hot tub, fireplaces, skylights, covereri parking, free
cable, laundromat services, community centers, etc.).
(14) Signs in a public right-of-way except governmental signs, and except portable signs that follow
the requirements of FWRC 19.140.060(29).
(15) Roof signs.
(16) Simulations of traffic signs. Any sign using the words "stop," "look," or "danger," or any other
words, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or
vehicular traffia
(17) Snipe signs.
(18) Vehicle signs including any sign attached to, or placed on, a parked vehicle or trailer used
principally for advertising purposes, rather than transportation, but excluding signs relating to the sale,
lease, or rental of the vehicle or trailer and excluding signs which identify a firm or its principal product
on a vehicle operated during the normal caurse of business.
Exhibit A, Proposed Draft Code Amendments File 11-103951-00-UP
November 2, 2011, Planning Commission Public Hearing Page 1 of 4
(Ord. No. 08-583, § 3(Exh. A), 10-21-08; Ord. No. 07-554, § 5(Exh. A(14)), 5-15-07; Ord. No. 07-550, § 3[4], 3-
20-07; Ord. No. 06-523, § 3(Exh. A), 4-18-06; Ord. No. OS-486, § 3, 4-19-05; Ord. No. 99-357, § 5, 12-7-99; Ord.
No. 99-348, § 5, 9-7-99; Ord. No. 95-235, § 4, 6-6-95. Code 2001 § 22-1600.)
19.140.140 Signs in nonresidential zoning districts — Freestanding signs.
Permit applications for freestanding signs shall be designated as qualifying for a high profile, medium
profite or low profile sign, based upon criteria regarding both the size and zoning designation of the
development. The sign profile designation shall control the sign types, sign height, sign area and number
of signs allowed. In addition to the categories available in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, a subject
property may be permitted an additional freestanding sign if it meets the criteria contained in subsection
(4) of this section.
Separate parcels,or pads. for single-tenant buildings that comply with all zoning requirements:fbr� ..- �.
single-tenant parcels, excluding access, and are not otherwise tied to an adjacent multi-tenant center by �
virtue of architectural style or theme are permitted one freestanding monument or pedestal sign not to I
exceed a maximum sign area of 80 square feet for the total of all sign faces with no one sign face ''
exceeding 40 square feet. 'I
(1) High profrle sign.
(a) Criteria. A subject property meeting all of the following criteria is permitted a high profile
freestanding sign or signs: i
(i) A minimum of 250 feet of frontage on one public right-of-way; !
(ii) A zoning designation of city center core (CC-C), city center frame (CC-F), community ,
business (BC), or commercial enterprise (CE); !
(iii) A multi-use complex; and ,
(iv) A minimum site of 15 acres in size. ',
(b) Sign types. The following sign types are allowed for a high profile sign: '
(i) Pylon or pole signs; provided, however, that any pylon or pole sign must have more than I
one pole or structural support; �
(ii) Pedestal signs; ,
(iii) Monument signs; '�
(iv} Tenant directory signs; and '
(v) Kiosks. '
Sign content for any pylon or pole sign, or for any pedestal or monument sign in lieu of a pylon '
or pole sign, may include electronic changeable messages, center identification signs and/or changeable
copy signs. Any high profile sign may be an electrical sign, an illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign.
(c) Sign height. A high profile sign shall not exceed the foitowing maximum heights:
(i) Pylon or pole sign: 25 feet;
(ii) Pedestal or monument signs: 12 feet if in lieu of a pylon or pole sign. Otherwise, pedestal
and monument signs shall not exceed five feet;
(iii) Tenant directory or kiosk signs: Six feet unless the sign is set back a minimum of 50 feet
from any public right-of-way, in which case it may be 1 Q feet.
(d) Sign area. A high profile sign shall not exceed the following maximum sign areas:
(i) Pylon or pole sign: 400 square feet for the total of sign faces with no one sign face
exceeding 200 square feet;
(ii) Pedestal or monument signs: 128 square feet for the total of all sign faces with no one
face exceeding 64 square feet;
(iii) Tenant directory or kiosk signs: 15 square feet per sign face.
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(e) Number of signs. A subject property qualifying for a high profile sign may have the following
maximum number of signs:
(i) Pylon or pole signs: Each quali _ in sig 'te is permitted at least 9one �vlon or pole sign.
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pole si�permitted for a quali ing site if the subject pro�erty has an additional 500 feet of street
frontage for a total of at least 750 feet of aggre�ate frontage on an�public ri�hts-of-wa�l pvlon or
pole si�ns must be se�arated a minimum distance of 250 linear feet measured alon tg he ri�hts-of-way. A
third �ylon or pole si n��is permitted for a qualifvin� site if the subject pro�ertv has a total of at least 2,000
feet of a��re�ate frontage on two or more public rights-of-wa,�However, no more than two p l�on or pole
si�ns are allowed to front on or be oriented toward a single street right-of-wav fronta�l p l�pole
signs must be separated a minimum distance of 2501inear feet, measured alon� rights-of-way_
(ii} Pedestal or monument signs: If the pedestal or monument sign is in lieu of a pylon or pole
sign, the number of signs allowed shall be determined pursuant to subsection (1)(e)(i) of this section:� In ' '��'
addition, two monument signs which identify the name of any multi-use complex are allowed, per >
entrance from a public right-of-way, not to exceed five feet in height; and
(iii) Tenant directory or kiosk signs: One sign per frontage on a public right-of-way.
19.140.150 Signs in nonresidential zoning districts — Building-mounted signs.
(1) Sign types. The following sign types may be building-mounted signs and are allowed in all
nonresidential zoning districts:
(a) Awning or canopy signs;
{b) Center identification signs;
(c) Changeable copy signs;
(d) Civic event signs;
(e) Directional signs, on-site;
( fl Electronic changeable message signs;
(g) Instructional signs;
(h) Marquee signs;
(i) Projecting signs;
(j) Tenant directory signs;
(k) Time and temperature signs; '
(1) Under-canopy signs; and
(m) Wall-mounted signs.
�n) Wall-mounted banners. Notwithstanding the �rovisions of FWRC 19.140.130, wall mounted
banners firmly affixed to a building fa�ade maintained in og od repair, and otherwise meetin th� e height,
area, and number regulations of this section.
Any building-mounted sign may be an electrical sign, an illuminated sign, and/or a neon sign.
(2) Sign height. No sign shall project above the roofline of the exposed building face to which it is
attached.
(3) Sign area. The total sign area of building-mounted signs for each business or tenant, excluding
under-canopy signs, shall not exceed seven percent of the exposed building face to which it is attached;
provided, however, that no individual sign shall exceed a sign area of 240 square feet and every applicant
is entitled to a minimum sign area of 30 square feet. A multi-tenant complex which does not use a
freestanding sign may have two additional wall-mounted signs. No one sign may exceed seven percent of
the exposed building face to which it is attached, to a maximum of 240 square feet per sign. This sign is
in addition to any other tenant signs on that building face.
Exhibit A, Proposed Draft Code Amendments File ll-103951-00-UP
November 2, 2011, Planning Commission Public Hearing Page 3 of 4
(4) Number of signs. The number of building-mounted signs permitted each user is dependent upon
the surface area of the largest single exposed building face of his or her building as follows, excluding
wall-mounted center identification signs:
Exhibit A, Proposed Dratt Code Amendments File 11-103951-00-UP
November 2, 201 l, Planning Commission Public Hearing Page 4 of 4
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Deb Barker
Senior Planner, Community and Economic Development
City of Federal Way ,
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
RE: SIGN CODE AMENDMENT LETTER OF SUPPORT
Dear Deb,
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On behalf of Steadfast Commercial Properties and The Commons at Federal Way, we are
extremely supportive of the proposed sign code amendment. In order to attract national, high
profile tenants, its imperative that these tenants have good brand exposure comparable to
other markets. Through our redevelopment efforts, time and time again, some of the �rst
questions tenants ask are "how much" and "where is" our signage. By adopting this sign code
amendment, the City of Federal Way encourages more business into the city.
We have found that over time, some jurisdictions have antiquated or outdated sign codes that
limit the properties ability to succeed and compete with other jurisdictions. In today's
economy, it's vital to the success of our properties that every city looks at ways to encourage
redevelopment and economic development. We applaud the City of Federal Ways pro-active
approach to generating business in the area.
If there is anything else we can do to support this sign code amendment, please let me know.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Please contact me with any questions.
1am s Palda
Vic President
eadfast Commercial Properties