HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-145 AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
,. SUBJECT: Reso,utio AGE,DA Or: Ju,y 2002
moratorium on applications for DEPT. OF ORIGIN: DCD
off premises signs in the City of ORIGINATOR: Chris Hu.qo,Dire
Bremerton for a period of six DATE SUBMITTED: July 11,2002
(6) months,~ allow time to study
the issues and impacts associated with
those signs and enacting any
appropriate policies or ordinances~.
Public hearing to be held on resolution within
60 days.
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS:
DCD Director/::g / ('lj~,,,~ Resolution t~ o,
City Attorney,s//!/ ,~ Staff Report -
City Clerk: ~ // /
Fiscal & BudgCt'Council Comm.:
Operations C~mm.: /<;~/J~..~'~
MAY '- 'COU.C,L P.ES,DE.T
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
There are no previsions in the code for off premises signs, defined as signs that advertise a business,
profession, product, event, activity, or service that is not related to a use or activity conducted or
offered on the premises or at the location where the sign is located.
There is a need for an off premises signs ordinance to protect the public's interest in maintaining the
aesthetics of the community, because in many cases these types of signs contribute to visual clutter.
The proposed moratorium will provide up to six (6) months to conduct a public process to create the
necessary siting and design standards.
5. RECOMMENDATION ~ ..3,~ ~.~
Move to pass the resolution, with public hearing scheduled for ~S"/I~ t~/ ~00~
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Christopher R. Hugo
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Christopher R. Hugo
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: DATE:
8. AGENDA BILL NO:
9. CLEARANCE COMMENTS
10. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
If the proposed resolution is not passed, the City will continue to receive applications that it has
very little regulatory criteria with which to evaluate, and those applications may result in land
uses that have undesirable impacts on public health, safety and welfare.
11. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FAClLITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES:
The proposed resolution will create no operational changes for the City.
12. RESEARCH SOURCES:
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning Ordinance
Revised Code of Washington
Washington Administrative Code