HomeMy WebLinkAbout4293 ORDINANCE NO.
A~ ORDINANCE amending certain sections of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Bremerton, Washington, that
pertain to Definitions, Signs, and Planned Unit
Development·
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is currently reviewing and
revising its Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance contains a chapter to define
commonly used development and land use terms, a section regulating
signs, and a chapter pertaining to Planned Unit Developments; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Planning Commission recommended City
Council approval of changes to these sections following a public
hearing on July 17, 1990; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted a public hearing
on September 5, 1990, at which it approved the changes that are
included in this ordinance; now, therefore,
THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Amendment. Chapter III, Definitions, of the
Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER III: DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of interpreting the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance,
all words used in the Ordinance shall have their normal and
customary meanings, unless specifically defined in this code or in
the Uniform Building or Fire Code adopted by the City·
ADULT BUSINESS· A business which is either an adult theater,
adult bookstore, massage parlor, as denied in BMC 5.92, or adult
cabaret.
CALLOW BUSINESS DISTRICT. The area consisting of all
properties that front on Callow Avenue south of Eleventh Street and
north of First Street. (see Fig. III-4).
DENSITY, GROSS. The number of dwelling units ~
~i~ ~o%-cd ...... A_ a u~;t ....... A~ ~ ~-~ (usually stated per acre) that may be
permitted by the applied Zoning District~n" -~-~"._~c~ ~ ~"~ i~ ~--~.
~" -h.- f Y .... cascmcnt-~
......... on a unit of land that includes
the parcel's total area landward of the Ordinary High Water Mark
¢OHWM). as defined in the Bremerton Shoreline Master Program.
DWELLING UNIT. A unit providing independent year-round living
facilities for one family or household, constructed to the minimum
standards of the Uniform Building Code or HUD Code, and with
provisions for sleeping, eating and sanitation. A rccrcaticnal
LOT LINE, FRONT. Any property line of a lot which abuts a
public street, private street, or alley (when no street frontage)
is considered a frontage and shall meet the minimum lot frontage
development requirements of this Ordinance.
MANETTE BUSINESS DISTRICT. Ail properties in the vicinity of
the east end of the Manette Bridge that are included in the Genera]
Business (GB) zoning district and that may be further expanded
through subsequent commercial rezones. (See Fig. III-5).
REHABILITATION "~ ~ ~ -' ........ ~ , ~ ....... ~ .......
"-~- ~ .... ~" The upgrading of a building or structure, previously
in a dilapidated or substandard condition, for human habitation or
use.
YARD The cpcn portion of a lot that
............................. ~ .......... es between a lot ne and
the buildinq (or required setback) linE.
YARD, REAR. A yard extending the full width of the lot
between the rear property (lot) line and rear building line. Some
irregular lots may not have a rear yard. For situations in which
accessory or other structures are exempt from the rear setback
requirement, the side building lines shall extend to the rear lot
line and side setback requirements shall continue to apply· (See
Fig. III-3)
Section 2. Amendment. Chapter III, Definitions, is amended
to add Figure III-4, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 3. Amendment. Chapter III, Definitions, is amended
to add Figure III-5, attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. Amendment. Section 18, Sign Provisions of Chapter
IV of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby repealed in its entirety and
a new Section 18 is adopted to read as shown on Exhibit "C",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5. Amendment. Chapter V, Lot Requirements Table, is
amended to remove the column entitled "P.U.D. Required?"·
Section 6. Amendment. Chapter V, Land Use Tables, are
amended to change the category "Attached Single-family Dwelling
(Zero Lot Line)" from "PUD" to "Not Permitted" in the MR and MX
zones.
Section 7. Amendment. Chapter V, Land Use Tables, are
amended to change the category "Multiple-family (4 or more units)"
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from "PUD" to "A" (allowed outright) in the MR zone.
Section 8. Amendment. Chapter VI, Planned Unit Development,
of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
Section 2: OUTLINE OF THE PUD PROCESS
A PUD application is reviewed by the City in a two-part process;
review of a preliminary plan, followed by review of a final plan.
The purpose of this process is to minimize development costs prior
to a City determination of the acceptability of the preliminary
plan for a PUD.
A. Part I: The steps involved in the Preliminary Plan review
are:
5. Public hearing and decision by Planning Commission.
6. R~%~w-~Public hearing and decision by City Council of
PUD's that include subdivisions or rezones.
Section 7: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
After conductinq a public hearinq, ~t_he Planning Commission shall
~" ......... ~ ~-" - deny or approve with
..... ~ ..... , d ..... i, or approval approve, ,
conditions of the Preliminary PUD proposal, m~A~._... ~---'--"~'-........~...~..._ ~ This
ly ~ ~
hearing shall be propcr advertised~-,~ ,.,.,.....~"" ,.,,,.,,..,.,..,......,,~~" " ........ ~v~ ~""--z
~ ~ ~ ~^ ~"~" ~ ..... " ~ ~ ~ in accordance
with Section 4, .... ~., ......... d.~ prior to thc .kcar-~n~ of this
Chapter.
Section8: rN~T o T/%TT fNN3 mT31~ DTmV ~hT~T~ TT
.......................... ~PPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
~'* Council ~hall takc
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...... d ........ An applicant or any
affected party, other than a City of Bremerton administrative
officer acting in an official capacity, may appeal the decision of
the Planning Commission to the City Council in accordance with the
appeal procedures of Chapter X, Section 9.
Section 9: ~F.~. ..~ m~v ~.~Tm~'~ COL~.;CiLCiTY COUNCIL ACTION
....... p ty
............. ~ ................. ~ .... z, .... ~ appcal
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~- approv
~ ..... "~ ---~----- - ~"~-~'~ .... ~ ' City
.... , ~ --.~ ~ ........... ow. The Council shall conduct
a public hearing to consider (1) an appeal of a Planning Commission
PUD decision, (2) any PUD that includes a subdivision, (3) any PUD
that involves a rezone or combination of zones, or (4) other
matters that no,ally require Council approval. Action on the
Preliminary PUD Plan shall be limited to the overall layout,
circulation, and densities as a guide to preparation of the Final
Plan. Written Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law shall
support the Council's decision.
Section 11. DIRECTOR'S REVIEW OF FINAL PLAN
B. The Final Plan shall be in substantial compliance with the
approved Preliminary Plan. Minor administrative adjustments
to the Final Plan may be approved by the Director and The
Final Plan shall be deemed in substantial compliance if it
docs notthe followinq are true:
orThe general use or character of the development is not
changed.
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2 T ....... th~ ~-~ .... ~ 4---~- circulationl an~There
are no new or increased traffic or circulation problems·
.......... 4- --1 d%.cll~.__ unite by more
........._ ~.,; orThe total number of residential
dwelling units has not increased by more than five
percent (5%) over the number shown on the Preliminary
Plan.
4. * ....... 4-~ ...... ~ c.-''~ '~4--~ ~": oo~..croial off icc
c, rThe gross square footage of commercial, office, or
industrial space has not increased by more than five
percent (5%) over those shown on the Preliminary Plan.
~'~.,' ,' orThe amount of approved open space has not
decreased by more than three percent (3%).
Section 14. ALLOWABLE USES
D. Any use applied for and not specifically listed in the Zoning
Ordinance, shall be permitted in a PUD if approved by the~i~-y
~,.~~ ..... ~ Planning Commission.
E. Determination of the maximum number of dwelling units
permitted in a PUD shall be based on the gross acre. A gross
acre shall be defined as 43,560 square feet of land involved
in the PUD, regardless of the current or proposed use of the
land. The maximum allowable density of a PUD in any
residential zoning district shall be as follows:
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MAX. UNITS/GROSS ACRE
BY PERCENTAGES OF OPEN SPACE
ZONING DISTRICT 15% 20% 25% OR MORE
SF-1 3 4 5
SF-2 5 7 9
SF-3 9 10 12
CBR 15 17 20
DR 9 10 12
MF 22 26 30
MR 44 50 60
HD 44 50 60
Section 16. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
All Planned Unit Development projects shall comply with the
following standards, which are intended to provide guidance and
predictability to all participants in the PUD process:
B. Setbacks and Perimeter:
....... ~,.,.,. ~ ",k un~erlyin~ zoning difltriot.
-~ ~ .... ~ ...... ~-- ~- C~t~ " may rcquire ~reatcr
~~.~i =ctbacks in .r~cr t. in=utc thc hc:Ith, =afcty
residential Planned Unit Development smaller than one
acre in area shall conform to the normal setback
requirements of the zoninq district in which it is
located· If the PUD includes a combination of zones, the
most restrictive setbacks shall apply.
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arc~.itcc~~ ~ .... ~ ~ c-~.. ~ --. All other PUDs shall maintain
minimum front, side, and rear setbacks according to the
heiqht of the buildinqs, as follows:
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SETBACKS
BUILDING HEIGHT FRONT SIDE REAR
0-25 ft. 20 ft. 10 ft. 10 ft.
26-35 ft. 25 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft.
Over 35 ft. --- 30 ft. 20 ft. 20 ft.
D. Open Space:
3. Open space and its intended uses shall be clearly
designated on the site plan· At least two-thirds of the
open space area shall be suitable for active recreational
purposes. The City will base its acceptance cf ~v~ ....
...... ~---~ ......... of these areas on ~^ their
dimensions, useability, location, slope, and physical
improvements.
The total requirement for active open space may be
reduced by no more than twenty-five percent (25%) throuqh
the provision of a recreation building, swimminq pool, or
similar major recreational facility that, in the opinion
of the Planninq Commission, will better provide for the
needs of the residents without significantly detracting
from the project's appearance or environmental quality.
Section 20. CHANGES TO FINAL PUD PLAN The Director of Community
Development may administratively approve minor changes to an
approved Final Plan in accordance with the criteria of Section 11-
1. ~ ch ........
Section 23. REAL PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS
All the land within the Planne~ Unit Development shall be subject
to such contractual agreements or recorded covenants as the City
Council may deem necessary to protect the public interest.
Section 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become
effective ten (10) days from passage and publications.
APPROVED by the Cit~Council of the City of Bremerton this
/'/ day of ~'/C_.~f' ~ ~//" , 1990.
PASSED by the City, Council of the City of Bremerton this
~ ¢ day of ~C_/'~~ ~-~ , 1990.
RTO~Jouncil President
APPROVED this~ day ~:~~-//'~"-'~~ , 1990.
LOUIS MENTOR, Mayor
~ATHI~E N~cCLUSKEY, Ci~ Clerk
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EFFF~-TIVE IN~TE: 11/8/90
PUBLICAT,ON DAT~
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Exhibit "B"
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MANETTE BUSINESS D~STR/CT
Exhibit "B"
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Chapter IV, Section 18
Bremerton Zoning Ordinance
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CONTENTS
A. Purpose ............................................ 1
B. Definitions ........................................ 1
C. Applicability and Scope ............................ 5
D. Sign Permit ........................................ 5
E. Exempt Signs ............ , .................... , ..... 6
F. Prohibited Signs .......... , ........................ 6
G. Sign Measurements .................................. 7
H. Sign Placement Requirements .. ....... , ............... 8
I. Temporary/Special Use Signs ..., .................... 10
J. General Sign Regulations ........................... 11
K. Commercial District Sign .Regulations ............... 11
L. Industrial and Special Purpose District Sign Regs... 12
M. Residential Area Sign Regulations .................. 13
N. Signs in Mixed Use Districts ........ , .............. 14
O. Variations to Sign Regulations ..................... 15
P. Nonconforming Signs ......... , ....................... 15
Q. Removal of Signs ............ , ...................... 16
Effective Date
Section 18: SIGN PROVISIONS
A. Purpose.
This section recognizes the importance of signs in the
community and establishes regulations intended to protect
the public from damage or injury caused by or attributable
to distractions and obstructions caused by poorly designed
or improperly located signs. These regulations are also
intended, in part, to stabilize or enhance the overall
appearance of the community.
B. Definitions.
1. --Abandoned Sign. Any nonconforming sign, including its
structure and other components, which is located on
vacant property or an unoccupied building for a period
of six months or more and which, during that time, is
not used for legal sign purposes; or which relates to a
time, event or purpose which no longer applies; and/or
which has been allowed to deteriorate to become a
public hazard or eyesore.
2. Alteration. Any change in the size, shape, method of
illumination, position, location, construction or the
supporting structure of a sign.
3. Area of a Si~n. The total space within the frame or
outer dimensions of a sign and including any logos or
other artistic or architectural
features that are directly related
to or an integral part of the
sign, in the opinion .$~,~w
of the Director. (See Section 18-G
for area measurement information.)
4. Awning/Canopy. A temporary or
movable shelter (awning), or a fixed SIGN
rigid shelter (canopy) supported
entirely by the exterior wall of the
building and generally extending over
a pedestrian walkway. When used in
conjunction with signs, only that portion
of the awning or canopy that is actually
used as a sign shall be included in sign area
calculations. Lighting of the awning or canopy, whether
directly, indirectly, or by back-lighting shall have no
affect on the sign requirements, unless lighted signs
are specifically prohibited in that area area or zone.
5. Bulletin Board/Kiosk. A permanent sign structure
intended to accommodate changeable copy, such as
private or public notices, special event information,
and other short-term messages, and generally at a scale
suitable
for pedestrians and not intended to be read by passing
motorists. These signs are exempt from sign permits
and size requirements if they are provided for the use
of the general public and not for commercial
advertising purposes.
6. Chanqeable Copy/Message Center/Readerboard sign. A
permanent sign structure that may be internally or
externally illuminated and intended to accommodate
changeable lettering, numbering, graphic displays, or
other short-term messages. Generally used for
commercial advertising or for public service
announcements of current or coming events. (Also see:
--Public Information/Identification Sign)
7. Construction Sign. A sign that relates directly to a
construction project taking place on the premises and
may include such information as the name of the project
and contractors, phone numbers, completion dates, and
similar information about the project.
8. Directional Sign. A permanent sign which is designed
solely for the purpose of directing motor vehicle,
pedestrian, bicycle, or other traffic, or individuals,
toward a specific destination or route.
9. Free-standing Sign. A sign that is supported by
columns, uprights, or braces in or upon the ground and
not attached to any building.
10. Frontage. The actual length of the front property
line abutting a street or alley (if no street
frontage), or the length of the property line of a flag
lot that most closely parallels the street it most
directly relates to.
11. Grade. The level of the surface of the ground that
lies immediately below a sign or proposed sign
location. When a slope is involved, the grade shall be
the average of the levels at each supporting member of
the sign's structure.
12. Identification Sign.. A sign intended solely to inform
the public of the use of a property, building, office,
or premise, and which may typically include the
address, suite number, or other identifying
information, but that does not include advertising or
messages that are not necessary for the identification
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of the premises.
13. IlleGal SiGn. Any sign or advertising device which
was erected or altered in violation of the sign codes
in effect at the time of such action and which remain
in violation of existing codes.
14. Incidental Siqns. Signs that are intended for the
convenience of the public, which are informational
only, and which do not include the advertising of
products or services. Such signs include business
hours signs, credit card signs, entrance and exit
signs, and similar signs, some of which may be required
by law for safety purposes.
15. Maintain. To allow to exist or continue to exist.
Also, where the context indicates, to keep in a safe,
neat and clean condition.
16. --Marquee. A permanent roofed structure attached to and
supported by a building and projecting away from the
building, usually over a public walkway and typically
common to theaters. A marquee itself is not a sign,
but is commonly used to support signs.
17. Moving, FlashinG, or Animated SiGn. Any sign that
includes action or motion, including flashing lights,
color changes, revolving or waving actions other than
wind actuated elements such as flags, pennants,
banners, and similar devices. These types of signs do
not include time/temperature signs, nor electronic or
electric rea~er-board or message center signs with
messages that change no more frequently than two second
intervals.
18. Multiple-building complex. A group of structures
housing a combination of business, office, residential,
or other uses, and which shares a common area, access,
parking and/or other facilities.
19. Multiple-occupancy building. A single building
housing more than one retail business, office,
commercial venture or other allowed land use.
20. Nonconforming SiGn. A sign that was legally
established but no longer conforms to the current sign
standards of this Section.
21. Portable Siqn. Any sign designed to be ~
moved easily and not permanently affixed
to the ground or to a structure or building.
A-frame or sandwich board signs and movable
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readerboard signs are examples.
22. Projecting Sign. A sign, other than a wall sign,
which is attached to and projects from a structure or
building facade and the face(s) of which is not
parallel to the building's facade. This sign may be
supported by a structure in addition to its building or
wall support.
23. Public Information/Identification Sign. A sign
intended solely to inform the public of events or
activities of community interest, to identify the
entrance to or exit from the City or a district or
neighborhood within the City, and which does not
include the advertising of any business, product or
service of a commercial nature, nor any logo, symbol,
or other indication of a commercial message or
sponsorship.
24. Sign. Any communication device, structure, or fixture
which is intended to identify a building, place, use,
business or event, to make a statement, or to promote
the sale of products, goods or services using graphics,
letters, figures, symbols, trademarks, or written copy
is a sign. Painted wall designs or patterns of an
artistic or architectural nature which do not represent
a product, service or registered trademark, do not
identify the user, and do not otherwise meet the above
definition, are not considered signs. If a design or
pattern is combined with a sign, only that part of the
design or p~ttern which cannot be distinguished from
the sign will be considered part of the sign.
25. Sign Structure. Any structure specifically intended
to support a sign, and which may include supports,
uprights, braces, framework, or other members needed
for support.
26. Temporary/Special Purpose Sign. A sign that is not
permanently affixed and which is intended for short-
term use, such as to advertise a specific activity such
as a special promotion, sale, or fund-raising event.
Signs advertising property for sale or rent, political
or election-related signs, and garage/yard sale signs
are other examples, as are banners, flags, pennants,
searchlights, balloons and similar devices.
27. Wall Sign. A sign attached directly to or erected
against the wall of a building with the face parallel
to the facade of the building and extending no more
than twelve inches from the wall.
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C. Applicability and Scope.
This Section is intended to regulate the number, size,
placement and physical characteristics of signs and sign
structures. These regulations are not intended to, and do
not restrict, limit or control the content of any sign
message. These regulations shall apply in all zoning
districts and may be subject to additional requirements of
certain districts, or to State regulations. In cases of
conflict, the most stringent requirement shall prevail.
D. Sign Permit.
1. Permit Required. No sign shall be placed, erected, or
displayed without first obtaining a sign permit from
--the Building Division, except in the case of signs that
are specifically exempt.
2. Removal of Nonconformin~ Signs. No sign permit shall
be issued to allow a new or additional sign on a
property having a nonconforming sign until such time as
the nonconforming sign(s) is removed or modified to
conform to this code.
3. Permit Application. An application for a sign permit
must be signed by the property owner, lessee, contract
vendee, or other tenant of the property on which the
sign is to bp erected or placed. Such application
shall contain the following information unless
determined by the Building Official to be unnecessary
for the processing of the application:
(a) Site Plan: Drawn to scale showing the subject
property, streets, all existing buildings, and the
location of any existing free-standing signs,
utility poles and other structures within fifty
feet of the proposed new sign's location.
(b) Drawings: Showing the details of the proposed
sign, including its dimensions, height, materials,
type of illumination, landscaping (free-standing
signs), and structural support.
(c) Photographs: Showing all existing signs on the
subject property and building(s), and marked to
indicate the proposed location of the new sign(s).
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E. Exempt Signs.
The following signs are exempt from the provisions of this
Section, but may be subject to other provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance or Building Code:
1. Traffic signs, signals, and other traffic control
devices erected by the City or other public authority.
2. Public notices pertaining to public health or safety
issues, or for notification of legal or legislative
actions of public interest that are erected by the City
or other public authority, and of a temporary nature.
3. Permanent plaques, cornerstones, name plates, and other
building identification markings attached to or carved
into the building materials and which are an integral
part of the structure.
4. Signs within buildings, provided they do not include
Moving, Flashing or Animated signs (see definition)
that are visible from any private or public roadway, or
from adjacent properties.
5. Legal nonconforming signs.
6. Incidental signs intended for public information or
convenience and which are no larger than two (2) square
feet each or a total of ten (10) square feet for a
combination of such signs. These may include restroom
signs, hours of operation signs, address numbers, help
wanted, open/closed signs, credit card signs, and
similar small signs.
7. The American flag, State of Washington flag, and other
political or special purpose flags, pennants or banners
that are not intended to contribute to a commercial
advertising display.
8. Wall graphics of an artistic nature and that do not
conform to the definition of "sign".
9. Temporary/Special Use signs related to short-term
events. [See Section I. Temporary/Special Use Signs]
10. Public Information/Identification signs which are
approved through the Special Use Permit process.
F. Prohibited Signs.
The following signs are prohibited within the City limits of
Bremerton and shall be subject to removal through
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amortization or other means:
1. Strobe lights and signs containing strobe lights or any
other flashing, moving or animated features that are
visible beyond any property line. Readerboard or
message center signs that change copy no more
frequently than two second intervals, and
time/temperature signs are exempt from this provision.
2. Signs placed or painted on any motor vehicle or trailer
that is not operable and routinely used to transport or
provide the goods or services being advertised, or that
is parked with the primary purpose of providing a sign
that would not otherwise be allowed.
3. Any private sign placed within a public right-of-way,
on a public sidewalk, or overhanging a public right-of-
way; except that signs overhanging a public sidewalk
may be permitted if there is a minimum of eight feet of
--vertical clearance between the sidewalk and bottom of
the sign. (Publicly-owned or installed signs not
included).
4. Any sign that is determined by a City Police officer,
the Planning Commission or the City Council to be a
hazard to public safety due to its design, materials,
physical condition or placement.
5. Signs painted, attached to, or otherwise supported by
rock formations, utility poles, trees, or other plant
materials.
6. Bench signs when installed within the public right-of-
way. When on private property, the size of a bench
sign will be counted toward the total allowable sign
area.
7. Portable signs within any public right-of-way, and when
obstructing a pedestrian walkway, bikeway, or driveway
on private property.
G. Siqn Measurements.
1. The area of sign faces shall include the entire sign
area, including any surrounding frames or cabinet
edges.
2. Sign area does not include supports, foundations, or
structures that are not part of the sign.
3. Only one side of a double-faced sign is counted in the
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sign's total area.
4. When signs are constructed of individual letters or
other pieces attached to a wall or other flat surface,
the sign area is determined by a perimeter line drawn
around and containing all the pieces.
5. Multiple-copy signs or shopping center signs consisting
of several individual signs on the same support
structure are calculated as the total of all individual
sign components.
6. A round or cylindrical sign is calculated as the
maximum area that can be seen at one time from one
position, or fifty percent of the total area, whichever
is greater.
7. The height of a sign is measured ,, ---- ,, USED
from "grade" as defined, to the ~1 ~'~R~~I
--highest point of the sign or its
structure, whichever is higher.
8. Sign clearances are measured from
grade directly below the sign to the '1~~
bottom of the sign or sign frame.
9. Street corner signs (at an intersection)
shall be assigned to one of the frontages
by the applicant and shall conform to the
requirements of that frontage only.
10. Portable signs shall be calculated as part
of the total free-standing sign area available
to the site.
H. Si~n Placement Requirements.
1. All signs, including supporting structures, shall be
erected or placed totally within the boundaries of the
site and not within any public right-of-way, with the
following exceptions:
(a) Public authority and other traffic-related signs.
(b) Approved signs overhanging public walkways.
2. Vision clearance areas shall be maintained at all
intersections of private and public roadways, alleys,
and driveways, to prohibit any sign within fifteen (15)
feet of such intersections (see illustration).
3. A vision clearance setback shall be maintained a
distance of at least ten (10) feet from the edge of any
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existing roadway or from the proposed edge of a planned
road or road proposed to be widened. Any sign within
this area shall be either (a) lower than 36 inches
above grade, or (b) higher than eight feet above grade.
Any posts or other supporting structures shall have a
diameter no greater than twelve (12) inches within this
area.
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4. A pedestrian clearance vertical
distance of ~ight (8) feet from
grade or sidewalk to the lowest
part of the sign is required
for any sign extending over
public sidewalks or other
walkways.
5. A projecting sign may extend beyond the property line
and over a public pedestrian walkway for a maximum
distance of six feet beyond the property line but in no
case shall a sign extend beyond the sidewalk and over a
street or other area used by motor vehicles.
6. Free-standing signs shall not extend beyond property
lines.
I. Temporary/Special Use Signs.
1. Temporary and special use signs are subject to the same
setback and clearance requirements that are applicable
to other signs and shall not cause a hazard to public
safety or block the visibility of motorists.
2. Unlimited Time Special Purpose signs shall conform to
the size, height and setback requirements of the zoning
district in which they will be located.
3. A temporary sign shall not be permanently attached to
the ground, a building, or to any other structure,
other than necessary to secure it to prevent theft or
wind damage.
4. Signs that are related to a specific event or date
--shall be removed within seven (7) days of that
occurrence, such as following an election, the sale of
a property, close of a carnival, or similar event.
5. Wind signs or devices that flutter, wave, sparkle, or
otherwise move from the pressure of the wind are
considered to be temporary signs or devices and shall
be used only for specific promotions or events and not
as permanent sign devices.
6. Any temporary sign that has been removed shall not be
replaced by another temporary sign at the same premises
for a period~of at least ninety (90) days following its
removal.
7. Short- and long-term temporary and special use signs
may be approved in accordance with the following table
anywhere in the City:
BUILDING
~K DESC~X~ LI~T . SIZE ~lG~ ~UI~D ~UX~ ~-~-WAY
SH~-~ ~r 32 e,f, ~r 6 ft, NO
. A ~or~/ ? ~. NO vL~h C~y ~cLL
s~cL~ ~e 22.,.f. ~ ~er 6 ft. ~ ~g~r YES
~ ~ e-32 g.f. ~r & ~. NO
C . ~ci~ ~ose ~ with C~Cy ~cLl
~r 32 ,.f; 6 ft. ~ hLgher ~S .
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J. General Siqn Requlations.
The following regulations apply to signs in all zoning
districts of Bremerton:
1. Vision Clearance: Signs shall conform to the clearance
requirements of Section H.
2. Extension above rooftop: No sign that is attached to a
building shall extend above the highest point of the
roof.
3. Window siqns: Signs placed on the inside of windows
and directed toward the outside of a building shall be
included in the total sign area calculations.
4. --Incidental siqns viewed from the outside of a building,
including directional signs, hours of operation, etc.,
shall be included in all sign area calculations, even
if exempt from permit requirements.
5. Canopies & awnings: Signs placed on projecting
canopies or awnings, whether lighted or not, shall be
calculated only for the area of the canopy or awning
taken up by the sign itself.
K. Commercial District Sign Regulations.
The following reg~ulations shall pertain to signs placed
within the PO, NB, GB, SC and BC zoning districts:
1. Free-standing signs:
(a) Narrow parcels: A parcel having less than fifty
(50) lineal feet of street frontage may have a
single free-standing sign not to exceed fifty (50)
square feet in area.
(b) Wide parcels: A parcel having street frontage
greater than fifty (50) lineal feet may have an
aggregate free-standing sign area not to exceed
one square foot per one lineal foot of frontage,
provided no sign exceeds one-hundred (100) square
feet in area.
(c) Multiple signs: Lots having more than one
hundred (100) lineal feet of street frontage may
have more than one free-standing sign.
(d) Spacing: Free-standing signs on the same parcel
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shall be no closer than 50 feet to each other and
no closer than 25 feet from adjacent properties.
(e) Heiqht: The maximum height of a free-standing
sign shall be thirty-five (35) feet from grade
directly below the sign to the highest point on
the sign or its structure.
(f) ShoDDinq Center or Professional Complex: A
shopping center, professional office complex, or
similar large multiple building or multiple
occupancy development may have an identification
sign to a maximum size of three-hundred (300)
square feet, placed along one or more street
frontages that are longer than three-hundred (300)
feet each, provided the sign is no closer than
.one-hundred (100) feet from an adjacent property
on the same side of the street and no other free-
standing signs larger than fifty (50) square feet
-- are placed on the property.
2. Buildinq Siqns:
(a) Maximum aq~regate area: The total area of wall
signs, projecting signs, and other signs attached
to buildings shall not exceed two (2) square feet
for each one lineal foot of building facade width.
(b) Maximum sign size: Any single sign attached to a
building shall not exceed one-hundred (100) square
feet in area unless the total sign area is less
than t~n percent (10%) of the total facade area.
(c) Number of signs: There is no limit to the number
of individual signs in commercial districts,
provided the total sign area limitations are
maintained.
(d) Illumination: Signs may be illuminated directly,
indirectly, or internally, provided the lighting
is directed away from any residences or other
light-sensitive land uses, and away from on-coming
traffic.
L. Industrial and Special Purpose District Sign Regulations:
The following regulations shall pertain to signs placed
within the BP, IP, IG, MX, WS, FM and PS zoning districts:
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1. Free-standinq Signs:
(a) Maximum area: The free-standing sign
requirements of the commercial districts shall
apply, with the exceptions of schools, parks, and
similar non-retail facilities which shall be
limited to a single fifty (50) square foot free-
standing sign per street frontage.
2. Building Signs:
(a) Maximum aggregate area: The total area of wall
signs, projecting signs, and other signs attached
to buildings shall not exceed one (1) square foot
for each one lineal foot of building facade width.
(b) Maximum siqn size: Any single sign attached to a
building shall not exceed one-hundred (100) square
feet.
(c) Number of signs: There is no limit to the number
of individual signs in these districts, provided
the total sign area limitations are maintained.
(d) Illumination: Signs may be illuminated directly,
indirectly, or internally, provided the lighting
is directed away from any residences or other
light-sensitive land uses, and away from on-coming
traffic.
M. Residential Area Sign Regulations:
The following regulations shall pertain to signs placed
within any SF, DR, CBR, MF, MR, or HD zoning districts:
1. Free-standin~ signs:
(a) Entrance Signs: One free-standing sign shall be
permitted at each street entrance to a
neighborhood, subdivision, manufactured home park,
apartment/condominium complex, or other
homogeneous residential area. Such sign shall be
designed specifically to identify that development
and is subject to review and approval during the
Site Plan Review and/or Planned Unit Development
review. Such sign shall be no larger than fifty
(50) square feet.
(b) Individual Properties: Each residential property
may have one free-standing permanent sign, not to
exceed two (2) square feet in area.
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(c) Multiple-family Developments: Residential
properties having four or more dwelling units may
have one permanent sign per street frontage, not
to exceed a total sign area of four (4) square
feet.
(d) Height: Free-standing signs in residential zones
shall be limited to six (6) feet in height,
measured from grade directly below the sign to the
highest point on the sign or its structure.
2. Buildin~ Si,ns:
(a) Any of the free-standing sign limitations of
Sections L-l(b) or (c) above may be applied as
wall signs in lieu of free-standing signs.
3. _Other Provisions:
(a) Special care shall be taken in residential zones
to direct lighting away from residences and
traffic. Illuminated signs are discouraged in
residential zones but not prohibited.
(b) Resident name plaques and address numbers shall
not be included in total sign area calculations,
but shall be limited to a size that is in
character with the architecture of the building
and with other such signs in the immediate
neighborhood.
(c) Wind signs or devices that flutter, wave, revolve,
or sparkle, or are otherwise moved by the wind, or
that create sounds, are prohibited in residential
areas.
N. Signs in Mixed Use Districts.
1. Tn zoning districts that permit a mixture of
residential, commercial, and/or industrial or special
purpose uses, the sign requirements of the district in
which the permitted use is typically associated shall
apply. [For example: an office building in a MF zone
may erect signs based on the Commercial District Sign
Regulations. ]
2. Strict application of sign regulations in the case of
mixed use areas may be subject to conditions of
approval that are imposed to prevent adverse impacts on
the neighborhood or adjacent properties and to ensure
land use compatibility.
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O. Variations to Sign Regulations.
1. The Director of community Development shall have the
authority to grant administrative approval for minor
adjustments to sign heights, numbers of signs, sign
placement, and sign size, provided:
(a) The adjustments do not exceed ten percent (10%) of
the basic requirement, and
(b) The adjustment is based on a hardship or problem
with the site, existing building placements, or
poor site visibility, and not based on economic
factors or personal design preference.
2. A request for adjustments beyond ten percent shall be
processed as a Variance.
P. Nonconforming Signs.
Legally established signs that no longer conform to these
sign provisions may remain, subject to the following:
1. Maintenance, repairs, and the changing of sign faces or
copy are permitted.
2. The sign face may not be enlarged but may be reduced to
lessen the degree of nonconformity.
3. Structural alterations that would prolong the life
expectancy of a nonconforming sign are prohibited.
Improvements that eliminate nonconformities are
encouraged.
4. A nonconforming sign may be relocated or structurally
altered without achieving full compliance with code
requirements when the proposed change will bring the
sign closer to compliance, will remove a safety hazard,
and/or the overall visual/aesthetic impact will be
improved, provided the subject sign has not been
targeted for amortization in accordance with Chapter
IX, Section 6.
5. Signs that have been specifically designated for
amortization shall be removed in accordance with the
amortization schedule, as established by the City.
6. Any portable or temporary/special purpose sign that is
found to be nonconforming shall be removed immediately
following written notification from the City.
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Q. Removal of Signs.
1. The Director of Community Development shall remove or
cause to be removed any abandoned, dangerous,
defective, illegal, or prohibited sign.
2. A notice describing the sign to be removed shall be
prepared by the Director or a designee and shall
include a description of the violation or other
problem, and shall specify a time period no greater
than thirty (30) calendar days during which the
violation or problem shall be corrected, or the sign
removed.
3. The notice of violation and time limit for correction
shall be mailed by certified mail to the owner of the
sign, or the owner of record of the property on which
the sign is located. Such notice shall also be posted
at a conspicuous location on the subject property.
4. If the problems or violations have not been corrected
within the required period and the sign has not been
removed, the sign shall be removed by order of the City
and the costs of removal and storage of the sign shall
be assessed in the form of a lien against the property
from which the sign was removed.
5. A sign which has been removed and held by the City
longer than thirty (30) days and not recovered by its
owner, shall be declared abandoned and the title shall
vest in the City.
Adopted:
Ordinance No.
Effective:
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