HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-159 AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. SUBJECT: Public hearing and Resolution FOR AGENDA OF: Auqust 14, 2002
#2871 on adopted moratorium on applications DEPT. OF ORIGIN: DCD
for off-premises signs ORIGINATOR: Chris HuRo, Dire
DATE SUBMITTED: Auqust 7, 2002
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS:
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Fiscal & Budget Council Comm.:l 7/17/02
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4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
There are no provisions 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.
In response to this, the Council passed a moratorium on applications for off-premises signs on 7/24/02
to provide up to six (6) months to conduct a public process to create the necessary siting and design
standards. The Council action included a commitment to hold a required public hearing on the
moratorium within 60 days of passage.
5. RECOMMENDATION:
Move to pass Resolution # 2871 to continue the moratorium on applications for off-premises signs.
6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Christopher R. Hullo
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Christopher R. HuRo
EXPIRATION DATE:
REVIEW DATE:
7. NOT, ICE OF ACTION
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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