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and fourth Mondays of each month in the Kent City Hall, Council Chambers East, 220 Fourth
Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032.
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Land Use and Planning Board
Agenda
Board Members: Paul Hintz, Chair
Katherine Jones, Vice Chair - Gwen Allen-Carston - Shane Amodei
- Frank Cornelius - Dale Hartman - Ali Shasti
Monday, October 28, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Item Description Action Speaker Time
1. Call to Order Chair 01 MIN.
2. Roll Call Chair 01 MIN.
3. Approval of October 14, 2019
Minutes
YES Chair 05 MIN.
4. Changes to the Agenda Chair 01 MIN.
5. Sign Code Amendment YES Kaelene Nobis, Planner 15 MIN.
6. Transportation Master Plan
Update
NO April Delchamps 30 MIN.
7. Adjournment Chair 01 MIN.
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Pending Approval
Land Use and Planning Board
Land Use Regular Meeting
Minutes
October 14, 2019
Date: October 14, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Chambers
Attending: Paul Hintz, Chair
Katherine Jones, Vice Chair
Gwen Allen-Carston,
Shane Amodei,
Frank Cornelius,
Dale Hartman,
Ali Shasti
Agenda:
1. Call to Order 7:00 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Paul Hintz Chair Present
Katherine Jones Vice Chair Present
Gwen Allen-Carston Present
Shane Amodei Present
Frank Cornelius Absent
Dale Hartman Excused
Ali Shasti Excused
3. Approval of Minutes dated September 9, 2019
MOTION: Move to approve the Minutes dated September 9, 2019
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston
AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei
ABSENT: Cornelius
EXCUSED: Hartman, Shasti
4. Changes to the Agenda
5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.09 KCC and the 2009 Design and
Construction Standards (Naden Relocation and Street Standards) -
Adopt
The City is preparing to sell property formerly acquired for a facility it is no
longer feasible to build. Part of the anticipated property development is a
rebuilt street, Naden Avenue. There are several standards with overlapping
jurisdiction that might apply to the new Naden Avenue; the proposed
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ordinance would clarify the street standard by adding a new detail for Naden
Avenue South. The ordinance will also clarify City expectations more broadly
by adding cross references between varying sets of adopted standards that
relate to infrastructure improvements in downtown Kent. These include the
2009 Design and Construction Standards including the Downtown Overlay,
and the Downtown Design Guidelines. Finally, this proposal will amend the
2009 Design and Construction Standards to allow latecomer agreements for
streets. Latecomers agreements allow developers who build infrastructure
that serves theirs and other nearby properties to recoup some of the
construction costs when those other properties develop. The city has long
allowed latecomers agreements for sewer and water main extensions, and it
appears that excluding streets was an oversight that should be corrected.
Kathy Johnson asked if Latecomers Agreements are a regular tool that other
jurisdictions use. Matt Gilbert explained that it is a very common practice.
MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. ______ amending Chapter 15.09 of
the Kent City Code and the 2009 Design and Construction Standards
to clarify applicability of standards and establish a street design
standard for future relocation of Naden Avenue.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 10/22/2019 4:00 PM
MOVER: Gwen Allen-Carston
SECONDER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair
AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei
ABSENT: Cornelius, Hartman
EXCUSED: Shasti
6. Adult Family Homes Zoning Code Amendment
Erin George presented proposed Zoning Code amendments relating to adult
family homes, also referred to as group homes. Staff have received
complaints from residents about such facilities and other room rental
situations, primarily related to the number of residents, the number of cars,
and living conditions. Ms. George explained state laws relating to adult family
homes - namely that cities must allow them in all residential and commercial
zones - but also licensing and inspection requirements for providers, as
enforced by DSHS.
Ms. George outlined existing city code and its shortcomings, highlighting the
overly broad definition of group homes and the outdated definition of
boarding homes. She explained staff recommended code changes to address
these shortcomings by narrowing the group homes definition and referencing
the state definition of “adult family home,” renaming boarding homes as
“short-term rentals,” and adding a new category called “communal
residences” to address long-term room rentals. Associated regulations would
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require city business licenses for all these uses, proof of any required state
licenses, and limitations on the number of rooms that may be rented in
short-term rentals and communal residences. Adult family homes would be
limited to 6 residents per the state definition.
Paul Hintz asked if the excessive car problem has been looked at from the
position of limiting vehicles per household. Ms. George explained that staff
had considered that approach, but decided the health and safety concerns
relating to living conditions could not be ignored and could better be
addressed (along with parking issues) by regulating the uses themselves.
Shane Amodei asked if Short-Term Rentals and Communal Residences will be
a part of the Rental Housing Inspection Program. Ms. George explained that
the program is in its 1st year of a 3 year inspection cycle and currently is
limited to apartments and attached housing types. However after 3 years,
staff will evaluate the potential for expanding to other housing types.
Clarification was requested regarding how Business Licenses are screened.
Ms. George explained that business licenses are currently administered by
Finance Customer Service and simply involve application and payment of the
license fee. Starting next year, Planners will also get routed business licenses
to review for Zoning Code compliance, which would include the regulations in
the proposed ordinance if adopted.
MOTION: Recommend City Council approve the code amendment for
Adult Family Homes as presented by staff.
RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE [UNANIMOUS]
Next: 11/12/2019 4:00 PM
MOVER: Katherine Jones, Vice Chair
SECONDER: Gwen Allen-Carston
AYES: Hintz, Jones, Allen-Carston, Amodei
ABSENT: Cornelius, Hartman
EXCUSED: Shasti
7. Adjournment 7:55 p.m.
Tanya Kosen
Committee Secretary
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director
220 Fourth Avenue S,
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5454
DATE: October 28, 2019
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: ECD
SUBJECT: Sign Code Amendment
MOTION: Recommend City Council approve the code amendment related to
signage as presented by staff.
SUMMARY: Two recent court rulings pertaining to city regulation of signs have
resulted in the need for Kent to update its sign regulations found in KCC 15.02 and
15.06 (Zoning Code) and KCC 6.07.020 and 050 (Public Works street use
standards). These court cases relate to free speech and establish limitations on
cities’ ability to regulate signs based on content. Staff presented an overview of the
potential changes at the April 22, 2019 LUPB meeting.
BACKGROUND: A content-based restriction is a regulation based upon topic, idea
or message. In 2015 the U.S Supreme Court ruled in the case of Reed v. Town of
Gilbert that when a municipality regulates the content of signs, those regulations
are subject to strict judicial scrutiny, the highest constitutional hurdle, which
requires a municipality to show that the content-based restrictions further a
compelling governmental interest and are narrowly tailored to that end.
Prior to Reed, many cities had sign codes with different regulations for size,
location, and duration that were applicable depending on the type of sign (i.e.
political signage, ideological signage, non-commercial event signs, etc.). Following
Reed, cities could, to a certain extent, no longer distinguish between sign types
based on the content. If a sign needed to be read to determine the applicable
regulations, those regulations could be found to be an unconstitutional restriction of
free speech.
Subsequently, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Contest Promotions v.
City and County of San Francisco determined that cities can regulate commercial
signage differently than those related to non-commercial speech. The Court
determined that, while non-commercial signs were entitled to the highest level of
constitutional protection and regulations of such would be reviewed under the
“strict scrutiny” test, commercial signs will receive less protection and regulations
of such will be reviewed under “intermediate scrutiny.” The Contest Promotions
case allows cities within the Ninth Circuit to distinguish between rules for
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commercial and non-commercial signage for the purpose of furthering a substantial
government interest.
Planning and Legal staff have reviewed the existing sign code regulations found in
KCC 15.02, 15.06, 6.07.020 and 6.07.050 for compliance with these court cases
and found them to be generally compliant because most of Kent’s signage is
correctly regulated based on zoning, location, size and duration. However, some of
our temporary sign regulations contain content-based language that needs
revisions. Planning staff also identified outdated references and verbiage in need of
clarification as summarized below:
1. Definitions: Removed sign types found problematic, i.e. political and
nonpolitical campaign signage. Added a definition for Electronic Messaging
Center and changed definition of Temporary Sign.
2. Portable Signs: Moved portable signs out of Title 6 (Public Works) and into
Title 15 (Zoning Code) for ease of use. Added portable sign regulations for
private property and real estate to match allowance in right-of-way.
3. General Restrictions: Added sign material requirements. Added restrictions
for electronic messaging centers. Moved institutional signage (i.e. schools
and churches) from the general section to the residential section in order to
limit glare impacts when located in residential areas, while applying existing
commercial standards when located in commercial zones. Increased sign
area allowed for institutional uses in residential zones per applicant feedback
and to make consistent with the sign area allowed for multi-family
residential.
4. Cleanup: Cleanup throughout related to outdated position titles, process,
duplicative language and formatting changes.
Staff will be available at the hearing to present information and answer questions.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City, Evolving Infrastructure, Sustainable Services
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Sign code_ Proposed revisions (PDF)
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6.07.020 Definitions.
The following words and phrases, wherever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
this section except where otherwise defined and unless the context shall clearly indicate to the contrary:
A. Abutting property means and includes property bordering upon and contiguous to a public place.
B. Applicant means any person or entity applying for the issuance or renewal of a street use permit or any
person or entity that has been issued a street use permit.
C. Banner means any pliable canvas or cloth sign material or holiday or festival decor such as garland or
similar decor stretched over or across any public place.
D. Director means the director of public works or the director’s designee including Kent City Code enforcement
officials.
E. Driveway means that portion of a public place which provides vehicular access to abutting property through
a depression in the constructed curb or, when there is no constructed curb, that area in front of such abutting
property as is well-defined or that is designated by authorized signs or markings.
F. Motorist information follow through sign means a supplemental sign erected or installed to direct motorists to
a qualifying business that provides services of specific interest to the traveling public.
G. Portable sign means a sign which is not permanently affixed to the ground or to a building or structure and
which may be easily moved.
HG. Public place means and includes streets, avenues, ways, boulevards, drives, places, alleys, sidewalks,
planting (parking) strips, squares, triangles, and other rights-of-way open to the use of the public, and the
space above or beneath the surface of same. This definition specifically does not include streets, alleys, ways,
planting strips, and sidewalks which have not been deeded, dedicated, or otherwise permanently appropriated
to the public for public use.
IH. Sidewalk cafe means a portion of a public sidewalk on which tables and chairs are placed for the use of
patrons while consuming food and/or beverages, including liquor as defined in RCW 66.04.010, served by a
cafe, restaurant, or tavern located on abutting property.
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JI. Sidewalk display means a display of goods and wares on a public sidewalk for retail sale to the public by the
owner or manager of a business upon abutting property, which products are being offered for sale inside the
business.
KJ. Sidewalk vending unit or vending unit means a movable cart or similar device that is operated from a fixed
location on a public way from which food, beverages (excluding liquor), flowers, plants, and/or merchandise are
provided to the public with or without charge. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to mobile caterers,
generally defined as person(s) engaged in the business of transporting food and beverages in motor vehicles to
residential, business, and industrial establishments pursuant to prearranged schedules, and dispensing items
from the vehicles for retail sale to the personnel of such establishments.
LK. Sign means any medium, including its structure and component parts, which is used or intended to be used
out of doors to attract attention to the subject matter for advertising, identification, or informative purposes.
ML. Special events means carnivals, fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar short-term uses of public
places.
NM. Use means and includes, but is not limited to, the following types of uses: to conduct a parade or other
similar event upon any public place; to operate any sidewalk display, cafe, or restaurant, or any food cart or
other similar vending unit upon any public place; to construct, store, erect, place, maintain, or operate in, upon,
over, or under any public place any sidewalk cafe, food cart, or restaurant, staging, scaffold, structure, or
material, machinery, or tools used or to be used in connection with the erection, alteration, repair, or painting of
any building; or to move any building across or along any public place; or to use or occupy any public place for
the storage or placement of any material, equipment, or thing; or to allow any vehicle to be upon that portion of
roadway designated as parking or curb space for purposes of selling or soliciting in addition to merely parking;
or to open, excavate, or in any manner disturb or break the surface or foundation of any permanent pavement
of a public place; or to alter the established grade of any street; or to disturb the surface of, dig up, cu t,
excavate, or fill in any public place; or to construct, reconstruct, maintain, or remove any sidewalk or crosswalk,
pavement, sewers, water mains, grading, street lighting, or appurtenances thereto, except when permitted by
ordinance; or to do any work in, or erect any structure under, along, or over, any public place and other such
uses.
ON. Vending means the commercial sale of food, beverages (excluding liquor), flowers, plants, and/or
merchandise only from a sidewalk vending unit upon public ways of the city of Kent. “Vending” does not include
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liquor as defined in RCW 66.04.010, tobacco, firearms, munitions, or any article which a minor is prohibited by
law from purchasing, or any materials restricted by the fire code from direct access or handling by the public.
(Ord. No. 3471, § 1, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3534, § 1, 12-5-00; Ord. No. 4095, § 1, 12-10-13)
6.07.050 Signs.
The following provisions shall apply to the placement of signs on public places:
A. Signs may be placed on a public place without a permit only as follows:
1. Portable signs. Portable signs as defined herein may be placed on a public place without a permit
upon the following conditions:
a. The location of the sign shall not reduce or obstruct pedestrian passage on the sidewalk to less
than four (4) feet to the nearest street trees, utility poles, traffic control signs and devices, parking
meters, fire hydrants, buildings and other similar devices and structures. Furthermore, such
placement shall be consistent with any applicable standards established by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and shall not obstruct vehicular traffic or parking or the use of any crosswalk,
wheelchair ramp, bus, or taxi zone.
b. No portable signs shall be installed or placed upon power poles, telephone poles, street light
standards, sign posts, trees, traffic controllers, markers, on any railing, bridge, overpass, street,
crosswalk, public building, or lawn or open area surrounding any public building.
c. No portable sign shall be placed within ten (10) feet of a driveway, wheelchair ramp, crosswalk,
or intersection or placed or situated on a public place in such a way as to constitute a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the public or interfere with the use of the public place.
d. Portable signs shall be installed so that the top of the sign does not exceed an elevation of thirty-
six (36) inches higher than the height of the sidewalk, bike path or walkway. Where these
improvements do not exist, the thirty-six (36) inch height limitation shall be measured from the
highest edge of the street, alley or driveway.
e. Portable signs shall be constructed of weather-resistant wood, metal or plastic. Canvas,
cardboard and paper signs are prohibited.
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f. Attachment of paper, plastic, balloons, or cardboard to a sign is not permitted if such attachment
extends the approved height or width of the sign.
g. Portable signs shall not be weighted down, or otherwise attached to public property in such a
way as to resist impact by a traveling vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian.
2. Political campaign signs. Political campaign signs may be placed on a public place without a permit;
except, however, no sign shall be placed or situated on a public plac e in such a way as to constitute a
threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public or interfere with the use of the public place. Owners
of political campaign signs shall be responsible for their post-election removal within seven (7) days
following the date of the election for which the campaign signs were displayed. For general and primary
elections, it is a rebuttable presumption that the post-election period extends to January 1st of the year
of said election(s).
3. Banners. Banners may be placed on a public place only by permit pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter.
4. Other. All other signs are prohibited on public places for private purposes and on any equipment,
facilities and structures located upon public places, including, but not limited to, power poles, telephone
poles, street light standards, sign posts, trees, traffic controllers, markers, railings, bridges, overpasses,
and public buildings.
5. Removal. Owners of signs and banners displayed for temporary events shall be responsible for their
removal within seven (7) days following the last date of the event or the activity for which the signs were
displayed.
BA. Motorist information signs may be placed in the public right-of-way, subject to the following conditions:
1. The city is authorized to permit erection of motorist information follow through signs, in conformance
with the requirements of this chapter, adjacent to city streets or roads. The applicant is responsible for
manufacturing the sign panel and submitting it to the city. Upon the director’s approval of an application
for a street use permit the city shall erect and maintain the motorist information follow through sign. The
applicant is responsible for the initial installation cost, and the city shall thereafter charge an annual
administration and maintenance fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
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2. The applicant must be a qualifying business eligible for specific information signs pursuant to the
Washington State Department of Transportation Motorist Information Sign Program, Chapter 47.42
RCW, and Chapter 468-66 WAC, as the same may be amended, and must have a primary motorist
information sign currently erected on a nearby state highway.
3. Motorist information follow through signs and their locations shall comply with all applicable provisions
of this chapter; Sections 131 and 315 of Title 23, United States Code; Chapter 47.42 RCW; Chapter
468-66 WAC; and such regulations as may be adopted by the Washington State Department of
Transportation, including but not limited to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
Highways.
4. Motorist information follow through signs shall be located no more than five hundred (500) feet in
advance of any required turn.
5. The location of other traffic control devices shall take precedence over the location of a motorist
information follow through sign.
6. The logo sign panel on a motorist information follow through sign shall be a duplicate of the logo sign
panel displayed on the authorized motorist information sign erected on the nearby state highway.
7. Motorist information follow through signs for multiple qualifying businesses may be combined into one
(1) sign assembly; provided, that the assembly contain no more than four (4) logo sign panels.
8. Appropriate legends, such as directional arrows or messages indicating direction, shall be displayed
with the logo sign panel to provide property guidance. The directional legend and border shall be white
and shall be displayed on a blue background.
9. The letter height for the service category indicated on the motorist information follow through sign
shall not exceed six (6) inches. The letter height used on the logo for the business name shall not
exceed four (4) inches.
CB. Violations. In addition or as an alternative to the remedies provided in this chapter, the director may
remove or relocate signs which are placed on a public place in violation of the provisions of this section, or
which the director determines, in his or her discretion, constitute a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the
public or interfere with the use of the public place.
(Ord. No. 3471, § 1, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 3534, § 1, 12-5-00; Ord. No. 4095, § 2, 12-10-13)
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15.02
Definitions
15.02.350 Sign.
15.02.355 Sign area.
15.02.360 Sign height.
15.02.365 Sign, abandoned.
15.02.370 Sign, advertising.
15.02.375 Sign, business.
15.02.380 Sign, canopy.
15.02.385 Sign, construction.
15.02.390 Sign, directional or informational
.15.02.390.1 Sign, Electronic Messaging Center
15.02.395 Sign, flashing.
15.02.400 Sign, freestanding.
15.02.403 Sign, freestanding monument.
15.02.405 Sign, gate or entrance.
15.02.410 Sign, identification.
15.02.415 Sign, illuminated.
15.02.420 Sign, indirectly illuminated.
15.02.425 Sign, institutional.
15.02.430 Sign, off-premises.
15.02.435 Sign, on-premises.
15.02.440 Sign, painted.
15.02.445 Sign, political.
15.02.450 Sign, portable.
15.02.455 Sign, projecting.
15.02.460 Sign, roof.
15.02.465 Sign, rotating.
15.02.470 Sign, subdivision.
15.02.475 Sign, temporary.
15.02.480 Sign, wall.
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15.02.485 Sign, window.
15.02.390.1 Sign, Electronic Messaging Center:
Electronic Messaging Center Sign means a variable message sign that utilizes computer-generated
messages or some other electronic means of changing copy. These signs include displays using
incandescent lamps, LED’s, LCD’s or PDP’s
15.05.445 Sign, Political
Political sign means a sign advertising a candidate for political office or a measure scheduled for election.
15.02.480 Sign, Temporary
Temporary sign means a sign intended to advertise community or civic projects, construction projects, real
estate for sale or lease, or other special events on a temporary basis.be displayed for a limited period of
time.
Chapter 15.06
SIGN REGULATIONS*
Sections:
15.06.010 Purpose.
15.06.020 Scope.
15.06.030 Prohibited signs.
15.06.040 General restrictions and limitations for all districts.
15.06.050 Regulations for specific districts.
15.06.060 Regulations for Public Places and City Right of Way
15.06.070 Structural safety and maintenance of signs.
15.06.080 Administrative procedures.
*Cross reference(s) – Building code, ch. 14.01.
15.06.030 Prohibited signs.
The following signs are prohibited in all districts within the municipal boundaries of the city, except as
specifically allowed as temporary signs:
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A. Banners, streamers, pennants, and balloons.
B. Any sign using the words “stop,” “look,” or “danger,” or any other word, symbol, or character which might
confuse traffic or detract from any legal traffic control devices.
C. Stationary motor vehicles, trailers, and related devices used to circumvent the intent of this chapter.
D. Signs which are pasted or attached to utility poles, trees, fences, or other signs, or to rocks or natural
features.
E. Signs within seventy-five (75) feet of the public right-of-way which are animated, revolving more than eight
(8) revolutions per minute, blinking or flashing, except public service signs such as those which give the time,
temperature, and humidity.
F. Roof signs.
G. All lighted signs which are adjacent to and directed toward a residential district and which detract from the
welfare of the residential district.
H. Portable signs, except temporary signs as permitted under KCC 15.06.040(Q).
15.06.040 General restrictions and limitations for all districts.
A. Sign Material: All signs must be made of durable and weather resistant wood, stone, masonry, metal or
plastic material.
B . Electronic Messaging Center Sign: Electronic messaging centers are allowed in any non-residential zone,
except as provided by 15.06.050 (A)(4) subject to the allowed sign area for each property. Electronic message
centers shall not contain video, animation, blinking or flashing messages or images, and shall not change
message more than eight (8) times per minute.
C.Signs in street right-of-way or future street right-of-way. No sign shall be located in or project into the present
or future right-of-way of any public street unless such location or projection is specifically authorized by other
provisions of this section..
BD. Signs interfering with sight distance. No sign shall be so designed or constructed as to interfere with the
sight distance of motorists proceeding on or approaching adjacent streets, alleys, driveways, or parking areas,
or of pedestrians proceeding on or approaching adjacent sidewalks or pedestrian ways.
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CE. Signs over driveways. No sign suspended over or projecting into the area above a driveway located on
private property shall be situated at a height of less than fifteen (15) feet above the surface of the driveway.
DF. Signs over public sidewalks and pedestrian ways. No sign suspended over or projecting into the area
above a public sidewalk or pedestrian way shall be situated at a height of less than eight and one-half (8 1/2)
feet above the surface of the sidewalk or pedestrian way, and no sign may project more than seventy-five (75)
percent of the distance between the property line and the curbline except for signs attached to the underside of
a canopy or other architectural projection.
EG. Directional signs. Directional signs and signs indicating entrances, exits, service areas and parking areas
shall be excluded from the sign provisions of this title, and may be erected on private property upon approval of
the building director, traffic engineer, and planning divisions director. These signs shall not contain advertising
or promotional information, and may be restricted in size.
FH. Removal of signs on closure of business. Upon the closure and vacation of business or activity, the owner
of the business or activity shall have one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of closure to remove all
signs related to the business or activity.
GI. Window signs. Window signs shall be considered as a sign and computed as part of the aggregate sign
area and number of signs. Any painted-over window shall be considered as a wall. The following signs, if used
in the specified manner, are not computed as part of the aggregate sign area and do not require a permit:
1. Decals indicating credit cards honored.
2. Banners or posters on the inside of windows. Such signs may be used in conjunction with
national advertising programs, or as weekly marketing specials, or as decorations customary for
special holidays.
HJ. Painted signs. Signs painted on exterior wall, window, or structure of any kind shall be computed as part of
the aggregate sign area and number of signs.
IK. Barber poles. In addition to any other signs authorized by the provisions of this chapter, any barbershop
shall be entitled to display a barber pole. The design of the pole and its location and manner of erection shall
be subject to the approval of the building services divisiondirector.
J.L Credit card signs. Signs indicating credit cards honored may be displayed in window areas only. Such signs
are not computed as part of the aggregate sign area and do not require a permit.
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K. Institutional signs. For churches, schools, hospitals, public facilities and institutional uses, one (1) double-
faced freestanding or wall identification sign is permitted for each street frontage. The sign may have an
aggregate area of one (1) square foot for each ten (10) lineal feet of street frontage. However, each use is
guaranteed a minimum sign area of twelve (12) square feet per display face regardless of street frontage. The
sign may be illuminated. Freestanding symbols of sculpture used as identification may be permitted with the
approval of the planning department. Wall signs, lettering, or symbols may also be approved by the planning
department.
LM. Gate or entrance sign. Gate or entrance signs may be permitted, and may be located in public rights-of-
way, if approved by the planning public works department.
MN. Community bulletin board. Subdivisions and residential communities may be allowed to erect a permanent
structure as a community bulletin board if approved by the building and planning divisiondirectors.
NO. Business hours signs. Signs stating business hours shall be excluded from the provisions of this title, and
may be erected upon private property if approved by upon the approval of the building director and planning
director divisions. These signs shall not contain advertising or promotional information. Maximum number
permitted shall be one (1) per entrance, with a maximum size of four (4) square feet.
OP. Public service signs. Nonadvertising or nonpromotional signs may be erected as a public service to the
community by public service clubs or other nonprofit organizations. Such signs may be located in any zone
upon approval by the building and planning directors divisions.
PQ. Real estate signs. Real estate signs are permitted as follows. No sign permit is required.
1. Residential uses.
a. Single-family dwellings and duplexes. One (1) real estate sign shall be permitted for
each street frontage of a lot. The sign may have two (2) faces, shall not exceed a height of
five (5) feet above the surface of the street unless placed in a window, shall not exceed an
area of four (4) square feet per face, and shall be unlighted.
b. Multiple-family dwellings. One (1) real estate sign shall be permitted for each street
frontage of a development. The sign shall not exceed an area of twelve (12) square feet,
shall be attached flat against a principal building, shall not project above the eave of the
roof or the top of the parapet of the building, and shall be unlighted.
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2. Commercial and industrial uses. One (1) real estate sign shall be permitted for each public
entrance, but there shall not be more than four (4) signs per lot. The sign shall not exceed an
area of eight (8) square feet, shall be attached flat against the building or freestanding, shall not
project above the eave of the roof or the top of the parapet of the building, and shall be
unlighted.
3. Unimproved acreage. One (1) real estate sign shall be permitted for each lot. The sign shall
not exceed an area of one-fourth (1/4) square foot for each foot of lot frontage and shall not in
any event exceed fifty (50) square feet. The sign shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above
the surface of the nearest street, and shall be unlighted.
4. Portable Signs. Portable signs are allowed for limited duration sales events such as open
houses, on the premises for sale and in the right-of-way pursuant to KCC 15.06.060. Owners of
such signs shall be responsible for their removal within seven (7) days following the last date of
the sales event.
QR. Temporary signs. Temporary signs may be authorized by the planning department for a time period
specified for each type of temporary sign.
1. Temporary subdivision or apartment signs. A temporary real estate sign declaring a group of
lots, dwellings, or occupancies within a subdivision or apartment complex for sale or rent shall
be permitted subject to the following conditions:
a. One (1) such sign shall be permitted for each street frontage of the premises being sold
or leased. The sign shall be located on the premises being sold or leased.
b. The area of such signs shall not exceed an area of twenty-five (25) square feet each.
c. The signs shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the level of the street.
d. The signs shall be unlighted.
e. The signs shall not interfere with the sight distance of pedestrians and motorists
proceeding on or approaching adjacent streets.
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f. The signs may remain as long as the project remains unsold or unleased, or for one (1)
year, whichever period shall be lesser; provided, however, that the planning director shall
have the authority to extend the time period one (1) year.
2. Nonpolitical campaign signs. Temporary nonpolitical signs announcing a campaign, drive, or
event of a civic, philanthropic, educational, or religious organization may be allowed upon any
lot. Such signs may be posted thirty (30) days prior to the event, drive, campaign, etc. All such
signs shall be collectively subject to the fifty dollar ($50) deposit. Such signs shall be removed
within seven (7) days after the event, drive, campaign, etc.
32. Construction signs. One (1) sign identifying a project under construction shall be permitted
for each street frontage of the building or structure under construction. The sign may contain the
name of the building contractor and his subcontractors, the architect, and the engineer. The sign
shall be permitted during the period of construction, and shall not exceed a total of fifty (50)
square feet for all faces.
43. Grand openings and special events signs. Special permits may be issued by the planning
department for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days for banners, and streamers, and
temporary or portable signs for special events such as carnivals, outdoor affairs and sales,
grand openings, and events of a similar nature.
4. Portable signs. Portable signs may be placed on private property without a permit only as
follows:
a) A portable sign shall be made of weather resistant wood, metal or plastic and shall be
no greater than thirty-six (36) inches wide by thirty-six (36) inches tall. Canvas, fabric
cardboard and paper signs are prohibited.
b) Not more than two (2) portable signs may be utilized per business . No commercial
uses are allowed offsite portable signs in residential zones, except as allowed by KCC
15.06.040(Q)(4) and 15.06.060.
c) Portable signs shall not be placed within 10 feet of a driveway, wheelchair ramp,
crosswalk, or situated in such a way as to constitute a threat to the health, safety and
welfare of the public.
a)d) Owners of signs related to a limited duration event shall be responsible for their
removal within 7 days after the termination of the event.
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b)e) Portable signs advertising a property actively for sale are governed by KCC
15.06.040(Q)(4).
RS. Off-premises signs.
1. Authorized. The total number of off-premises sign structures allowed within the city of Kent
shall not exceed the total number of off-premises sign structures in existence as of the effective
date of the ordinance codified in this subsection.1 Off-premises sign structures shall be
inventoried by the city. In order to assist the city in its inventory, the owner of any off-premises
sign located within the city shall, to the best of its ability, provide the city with information as to
the dates of installation, repair, or alteration of the owner’s off-premises signs within the city and
no repair, alteration, or replacement of any such off-premises sign may occur until such
information is provided to the city. Subject to any permitting requirements, any person, firm, or
corporation who owns or maintains off-premises sign structures within the city of Kent shall be
authorized to alter, repair, maintain, and relocate their off-premises sign structures in existence
as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this subsection. As unincorporated areas are
annexed to the city of Kent, the total number of off-premises sign structures in the area annexed
will constitute an addition to the number authorized in the city of Kent and shall be added to the
inventory and shall be eligible to be relocated.
To the extent the provisions of KCC 15.08.100(F) are inconsistent with this subsection (R)(1),
the provisions of this subsection shall prevail.
2. Districts where permitted. Off-premises signs are permitted in M1, M2, and M3 districts. Off-
premises signs not in one of the above zones shall be categorized as legal nonconforming
signs. A sign structure authorized to be relocated pursuant to subsection (R)(1) of this section
may only be relocated to an M1, M2, or M3 zoning district. The owner of an off-premises sign
shall have two (2) years to relocate an inventoried off-premises sign that has been removed
under the authority of a demolition permit. A one (1) year extension may be granted by the city
planning director in instances where relocation cannot be undertaken due to circumstances
beyond the control of the owner of the off-premises sign to be relocated.
3. Standards.
a. Maximum size. As of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this subsection, the
maximum size per sign face is three hundred (300) square feet.
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b. Maximum height. Maximum height is thirty-five (35) feet.
c. Distance from any intersection. Off-premises signs shall be located a distance of three
hundred (300) feet from any intersection.
d. Double-faced signs. An off-premises sign structure may contain up to two (2) sign faces
arranged either back-to-back or in a V-shape arrangement. The use of tri-vision panels on
a sign face shall not in itself constitute additional sign faces.
e. Spacing. Not more than four (4) sign structures per one thousand (1,000) lineal feet are
permitted.
4. Permits. Off-premises signs shall not be altered with regard to size, shape, orientation,
height, or location without the prior issuance of a building permit. Ordinary maintenance shall
not require building permits. Off-premises sign copy replacement may occur at any time and is
exempt from the requirement for building permits.
5. Tri-vision panels. Subject to applicable permitting requirements, the allowable faces on off-
premises sign structures listed on the official city of Kent off-premises sign inventory may
contain tri-vision panels which rotate, subject to KCC 15.06.030(E). Tri-vision panels are the
only type of moving parts authorized on off-premises signs.
6. Unpermitted signs. Owners of off-premises signs that have unpermitted tri-vision panels as of
the date of the ordinance codified in this subsection shall have one (1) year from the effective
date of the ordinance enacting this provision to apply for and obtain permits for such.
7. Electronic video signs prohibited. Off-premises signs that contain electronic video displays
similar to or otherwise depicting a television screen are prohibited.
8. Hazard or nuisance. All off-premises signs, together with all of their supports, braces, guys
and anchors, shall be kept in good repair and in a proper state of preservation and safety. If an
off-premises sign is determined by the Kent building official to be in a state of disrepair so as to
constitute a safety hazard or a nuisance as defined by the building code or Kent City Code, the
building official may initiate enforcement proceedings pursuant to KCC 15.10.070.
9. Enforcement. Any violation of the provisions of this subsection (R) shall be subject to
enforcement pursuant to KCC 15.10.070.
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S. Portable A-frame sandwich board signs.
1. A portable A-frame or similarly designed sign which is no greater than thirty-six (36) inches
wide by forty-two (42) inches tall.
a. Not more than two (2) sandwich board signs may be utilized by retail uses in the M1
districts. They are not permitted in any other districts.
b. Portable A-frame sandwich board signs are permitted to be placed on the business
premises.
c. Portable A-frame sandwich board signs placed on the business premises shall be in lieu
of portable signs placed on the public right-of-way.
d. The planning department shall develop procedures for processing such sign
applications.
T. Stadium signs. One double-faced freestanding or wall identification sign is allowed for each street frontage.
The sign may have an aggregate area of one (1) square foot for each ten (10) lineal feet of street frontage, up
to a maximum sign area of two hundred (200) square feet per display face. However, each stadium is
guaranteed a minimum sign area of twelve (12) square feet per display face regardless of street frontage. The
sign may be illuminated. The sign may include on each regulated display face advertising on up to forty (40)
percent of the total square footage for that display face. The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be
twenty (20) feet.
U. Motorist information follow through signs. Motorist information follow through signs may be located in the
public right-of-way when permitted pursuant to KCC 6.07.050(BA).
(Ord. No. 3093, § 1, 2-16-93; Ord. No. 3501, § 2, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 3706, § 3, 8-17-04; Ord. No. 4095, § 4,
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15.06.050 Regulations for specific districts.
In all districts the planning director shall have the option to waive sign type requirements in unique and special
cases where, due to building design or other special circumstance, the development is unable to conform to
stated standards.
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A. Signs permitted in residential districts.
1. Identification signs for single-family dwellings and duplexes. One identification sign shall be
permitted for each occupancy. The sign shall not exceed an area of three square feet, shall not
exceed a height of six feet above the surface of the street, shall be attached directly to a
building, fence, standard, or mailbox, and shall be unlighted or provided with indirect
illumination. Home occupations shall not be allowed additional sign area.
2. Identification signs for multifamily dwellings. One identification sign shall be permitted for
each development, except that multifamily dwellings with more than one street frontage may be
allowed an additional sign for each street frontage of such lot. Each sign shall not exceed an
area of 25 square feet, may be a wall or freestanding sign, shall be unlighted or indirectly
lighted, and shall not exceed a height of six feet above the ground if freestanding.
3. Farm product identification signs. No permit is required, but such signs may not be located in
the public right-of-way.
4. Institutional signs. For institutional uses allowed in single family zones, one (1) double-faced
freestanding or wall identification sign is permitted for each street frontage. The sign may have
an aggregate area of one (1) square foot for each ten (10) lineal feet of street frontage.
However, each use is guaranteed a minimum sign area of 25 twenty square feet per display
face regardless of street frontage. The sign shall be unlighted or indirectly illuminated. The sign
may be an electronic messaging center subject to the restrictions of KCC 15.06.040 (B).
Freestanding symbols of sculpture used as identification may be permitted with the approval of
the planning and building divisions. Freestanding signs and symbols of sculpture shall not
exceed the maximum height of the underlying zoning district. Wall signs, lettering, or symbols
may also be approved by the planning department.
15.06.060 Regulations for Public Places and City Right- Of Way.
Signs may be placed on a public place without a permit only as follows:
1. Portable signs. Portable signs as defined herein may be placed on a public place without a permit
upon the following conditions:
a. The location of the sign shall not reduce or obstruct pedestrian passage on the sidewalk to less
than four (4) feet to the nearest street trees, utility poles, traffic control signs and devices, parking
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meters, fire hydrants, buildings and other similar devices and structures. Furthermore, such
placement shall be consistent with any applicable standards established by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and shall not obstruct vehicular traffic or parking or the use of any crosswalk,
wheelchair ramp, bus, or taxi zone.
b. No portable signs shall be installed or placed upon power poles, telephone poles, street light
standards, sign posts, trees, traffic controllers, markers, on any railing, fence, bridge, overpass,
street, crosswalk, public building, or lawn or open area surrounding any public building.
c. No portable sign shall be placed within ten (10) feet of a driveway, wheelchair ramp, crosswalk,
or intersection or placed or situated on a public place in such a way as to constitute a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the public or interfere with the use of the public place. Such signs
shall not obstruct site distance per 15.06.040 (D).
d. Portable signs shall be installed so that the top of the sign does not exceed an elevation of thirty-
six (36) inches higher than the height of the sidewalk, bike path or walkway. Where these
improvements do not exist, the thirty-six (36) inch height limitation shall be measured from the
highest edge of the street, alley or driveway. Signs may also not exceed a width of thirty-six (36)
inches and shall not be installed in locations where the width of the sign would impede safe travel.
e. Portable signs shall be constructed of weather-resistant wood, metal or plastic. Canvas,
cardboard and paper signs are prohibited.
f. Attachment of paper, plastic, balloons, or cardboard to a sign is not permitted if such attachment
extends the approved height or width of the sign.
g. Portable signs shall not be weighted down, or otherwise attached to public property in such a
way as to resist impact by a traveling vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian.
3. Banners. Banners may be placed on a public place only by permit pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter.
4. Other. All other signs are prohibited on public places for private purposes and on any equipment,
facilities and structures located upon public places, including, but not limited to, power poles, telephone
poles, street light standards, sign posts, trees, traffic controllers, markers, railings, bridges, overpasses,
and public buildings.
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5. Removal. Owners of signs and banners displayed for temporary events shall be responsible for their
removal within seven (7) days following the last date of the event or the activity for which the signs were
displayed. Signs that are faded, torn, broken or otherwise in a state of disrepair shall be removed by the
owner immediately.
15.06.070 Structural safety and maintenance of signs.
All parts, portions, units, and materials composing a sign, together with the frame, background, supports, or
anchorage thereto, shall be maintained in a proper state of safety and repair and a proper state of preservation.
The surface of all signs shall be kept neatly painted. Signs that are faded, torn, broken or otherwise in a state of
disrepair shall be removed by the owner immediately or repaired within 14 days of notification by the City.
15.06.080 Administrative procedures.
A. Permits.
1. To ensure compliance with the regulations of this chapter, a permit shall be required for all signs
hereafter installed or altered within the corporate boundaries of the city, except as otherwise providedt
those signs enumerated in subsection (A)(2) of in this section.chapter. No sign shall be erected,
installed, applied, affixed, altered, or relocated without a permit from the building department and the
planning department. The sign permit shall certify that the sign, as represented by plans, drawings, or
statements, is in conformance with the regulations of this chapter.
2. The following signs must conform with the regulations of this chapter but may be erected, installed,
affixed, altered, or relocated without a sign permit:
a. For sale, lease, or rent signs.
b. Farm signs.
c. Residential signs for single-family dwellings.
3. The following information must be provided as part of the application for a sign permit:
a. Name, address, and phone number of the applicant.
b. Name and address of the activity for which the sign is intended and parcel number of land on
which it is to be placed.
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c. Three (3) copies of a dimensional drawing showing the type of sign as designated in this
chapter, and, if lighted, the method of illumination, and the height of the sign.
d. Four (4) copies of a dimensional plot plan, accurate as to scale, showing all structures, the
abutting right-of-way line of each street, and location of proposed sign and each existing sign on
the property.
e. If the sign is a wall sign, four (4) copies of an elevation of the building facade. This elevation
shall be fully dimensional and accurate as to scale. It shall show the proposed sign and each
existing sign.
f. One (1) or more photographs (snapshots are adequate) showing the location of the proposed
sign and its relationship to the remainder of the property.
g. A minimum of two (2) copies of a plot plan showing the location of the proposed sign with
computations, diagrams, and other data sufficient to show proper structural stability of the
installation.
B. Fees and deposits. Fees shall be governed by the fee schedule contained in the building code fee resolution
adopted by the city.
C. The planning director shall make the final decision on a sign permit application submitted pursuant to this
chapter. Any appeal from the final decision of the planning director shall be to the hearing examiner pursuant to
the requirements of Chapter 2.32 KCC and the appeal provisions of Chapter 12.01 KCC.
D. Abatement of illegal signs. Any sign that violates the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a public
nuisance and shall be in lien against the property on which the sign was maintained and a personal obligation
against the property owner. The property owner shall first be served with a notice to abate the nuisance, except
in the case of portable signs. Illegal portable signs may be immediately removed by the city, and the owner
shall be given notice that the sign will be destroyed if not claimed within ten (10) days. Appeal of the abatement
notice may be made to the hearing examiner. If, after such a hearing, the hearing examiner orders agents of
the city to remove the nuisance, they shall have authority to enter upon private property to remove the
nuisance.
E. Variances.
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1. A sign variance is categorized as a Process III application and shall be subject to the requirements of
Chapter 12.01 KCC. Variances from the terms of this chapter may be granted by the hearing examiner
upon proper application. Variances may be granted when, because of special circumstances applicable
to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict interpretation of
the regulations of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
vicinity and under identical zoning classifications.
2. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with a limitation upon uses of
other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.
(Ord. No. 3424, § 29, 11-17-98)
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ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Kurt Hanson, Economic and Community Development Director
220 Fourth Avenue S,
Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5454
DATE: October 28, 2019
TO: Land Use and Planning Board
FROM: Public Works
SUBJECT: Transportation Master Plan Update
SUMMARY: The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) represents the City’s long-range
transportation work program. Staff will be providing an update on the first and
second phase of outreach, the first Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) meeting,
bicycle and pedestrian metrics for the layered transportation network, and project
development.
Outreach
The first phase of public outreach focused on the draft transportation goals. The
outreach efforts included 9 public events with over 200 interactions with Kent
community members, 154 SurveyMonkey responses including 84 written responses,
and three orientation interviews with two local businesses and King County Metro
outreach staff from the Renton-Kent-Auburn Mobility Plan. The feedback received
was used by technical staff from Economic ad Community Development, Parks and
Public Works to update the draft goals. The second phase of public outreach is
focused on requesting feedback on transportation projects and issues from Kent
community members. A webmap and online survey on the website
(https://www.kenttmp.com/map-your-ideas) is active until November 10, 2019.
Staff are participating in various public events to seek comments from the
community.
Transportation Advisory Board (TAB)
The TAB is a hybrid technical-stakeholder-resident advisory board intended to guide
the development of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The board has 23
members plus 4 resident alternates. The first meeting on October 14th focused on
providing background on the TMP and requesting feedback on the draft goals.
Feedback from the TAB in addition to public feedback from phase 1 was used to
update the draft goals.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Metrics for the Layered Transportation Network
A layered transportation network (Pedestrian, Bicycle, Transit, Freight and Auto) is
being developed for the City of Kent. These layered networks are being developed
to understand the priority corridors for each mode and to identify corridors with
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multiple priority modes. This update will focus on the metrics for the pedestrian and
bicycle layers.
Project Development
The update will focus on detailing the project development process and providing
an update on progress thus far.
SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL:
Thriving City, Evolving Infrastructure
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