Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, Zoning and Development Code Chapter 140, Signs

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1 Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, Zoning and Development Code Chapter 140, Signs Exempt s. A permit is not required for the following s or modifications to s; provided, however, that such s shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) Address identification with numbers and letters not more than 10 inches in height. (2) Balloons no greater than 18 inches in diameter and no more than five balloons per display with a tether no longer than 36 inches. No more than two displays are permitted per site. (3) Barber poles. (4) Construction s, so long as such s are limited to two s per project and each does not exceed 32 square per face and 10 in height. Construction s shall not be displayed prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. One Coming Soon or Open During Construction per site is also permitted. (5) Directional s, on-site. Each four square in area if the directional is indicating one direction and eight square in area if such is indicating more than one direction. Each may be no more than five in height. No more than two s per street frontage are permitted for multi-tenant complexes. Single-tenant properties shall be reviewed on a. Center or complex names or logos shall not comprise more than 20 percent of the total area. (6) Flags of any nation, government, educational institution, or noncommercial organization. Decorative flags without corporate logos or other forms of advertising are also excluded from permit requirements. All flags must be a size of five square unless it is a national or state flag and the official national or state flag is less than five square in size but not larger than 40 square in size. (7) Fuel price s. Signs shall be located on the property where fuel is sold, shall be limited to one monument per street frontage not exceeding five in height and area 20 square per face. (8) Gravestones or other memorial displays associated with cemeteries or mausoleums. (9) Historical site plaques and s integral to an historic building or site. (10) Holiday decorations displayed in conjunction with recognized holidays. (11) Incidental s attached to a structure or building, providing that the total of all such s per use or business two square. (12) Instructional s that do not exceed six square in area per face. (13) Integral de features when such features are an essential part of the architecture of a building (including religious symbols) and when such features do not represent a product, service, or registered trademark. (14) Integral s when no more than one per building. (15) Interior s located completely within a building or structure and not intended to be visible from outside the structure, exclusive of window s. (16) Menu board not to exceed 32 square per face and a maximum height of five (two permitted per site). (17) Nameplates not to exceed two square per face. (18) Nonblinking small string lights which are part of decoration to be used in association with landscaped areas and trees. Page 1 of 2

2 (19) Point of purchase displays. Point of purchase s are limited to two square in area and one per point of purchase. Such s shall only display instructional or price information and shall not include copy pertaining to any special sale or promotion. Point of purchase display s shall be permitted in conjunction with an outdoor use, activity, or storage as authorized under Chapter FWRC. (20) Political s so long as the maximum area per is limited to six square. No political shall be displayed later than seven calendar days after a final election. (21) Private advertising s. The shall be limited to eight square per face and five in height, the must be immediately removed at the end of an event, use or condition, the must contain the address of the event or advertiser, and there shall be no more than six such s advertising an event. (22) Private notice s. (23) Real estate s. Real estate s shall be limited to one on-site per agent per street frontage or public if no street frontage exists. For dwelling units, the area of the shall be no greater than six square per face. For other uses and developments, the size 32 square per face. All on-site real estate s must be removed when the sale closes, or in the case of a rental or lease, when the tenant takes possession. (24) Temporary business s for temporary business defined by FWRC ; provided, however, that each licensed temporary business is only allowed two s of 16 square per face. If only one is used, that may be 32 square per face. (25) Under-canopy s not exceeding the width of the canopy and eight square in size; and provided, that a separation exists between such s equal to 20 lineal or more. (26) Warning s. (27) Window s not exceeding 25 percent of the window area only to advertise products, goods or services for sale on site, business identification, hours of operation, address, and emergency information. (28) Signs on sports field fences not exceeding 32 square per that are securely attached to the fence, are not protruding above the fence line, and are oriented to the interior of the field. (29) Portable s located in the public right-of-way subject to the following standards: (a) Signs may not be affixed to the ground, including through the use of stakes or other means that may damage property; (b) No more than two s are allowed per event and no person may have more than two s at any one time, except that 10 open house s are allowed; (c) Sign area shall neither exceed six square per face nor 36 inches in height; (d) Signs are allowed only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to sunset and must be removed each day; (e) Signs may not be placed on or attached to other objects, including but not limited to buildings, structures, trees, plants, utility poles, utility boxes, utility equipment, or other s; (f) Signs shall not be located on the traveled portion of a roadway; in parking lanes; on sidewalks; in bicycle lanes; or placed in a manner that interferes with vehicle, bicycle, wheelchair, or pedestrian views or travel; (g) Signs shall not be placed in street medians or street side planter strips; and (h) Signs shall have a name and contact phone number or other contact information on them. (Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 49, ; Ord. No , 5(Exh. A(14)), ; Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 5, Code (d)(2).) Page 2 of 2

3 Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, Zoning and Development Code Chapter 140, Signs Temporary and special s. No permit for any for any civic event, community service event, special sale/promotional event, grand openings, mural display or scoreboards shall be issued unless such complies with the type, maximum number, maximum face area, maximum height, location, duration and all other allowances and limitations for those uses described in Table 1, Allowances for Temporary and Special Signs Permit Required. (Ord. No , 49, ; Ord. No , 5(Exh. A(14)), ; Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 5, Code (e).) Tables of allowances. Sign Purpose/ Description Civic event or community service event (temporary) Civic event or community service event (permanent) Applicable Zones All All Table 1 Allowances for Temporary and Special Signs Permit Required Sign Type Allowed Wall-mounted banners, temporary portable s, inflatable advertising devices, search lights and beacons Freestanding monument or wall Number One per site Sign Area Off-site s, excluding wallmounted banners, may be no larger than six square per face. Onsite s and wall-mounted banners may be no larger than 32 square per face The total area of freestanding monument s 64 square for the total of all faces and no one face shall exceed 32 square. Wall s shall not exceed seven percent of the exposed building face to which it is attached Height Five except wallmounted s s: six. Freestanding s: 12. Wall s shall not the roofline Location On site and off site Nonreside ntial zones: on/off site. Residential zones: on site only Remarks 30 days prior to the event. Remove within five days of the close of the event Electronic changeable message s allowed. Signs cannot contain commercial messages Page 1 of 2

4 Sign Purpose/ Description Special sale/ promotional event (e.g., anniversary sale, etc.) Grand openings Mural display Scoreboards (athletic fields) Applicable Zones Nonresiden tial zoning districts Nonresiden tial zoning districts Nonresiden tial zoning districts All Table 1 Allowances for Temporary and Special Signs Permit Required Sign Type Allowed Banners only Banners, temporary portable s, inflatable advertising devices, search lights and beacons Number Painted mural Electronic changeable message Sign Area caseby-case caseby-case caseby-case caseby-case Height Location On site. Banners must be attached to an exposed building face On site. Banners must be attached to an exposed building face Handled on a caseby-case Handled on a caseby-case Remarks Special promotions: 90 days total per calendar year. No more than four events per year. Does not include window s Grand openings: 30 days. Event must occur within 60 days of occupancy (Ord. No , 49, ; Ord. No , 5(Exh. A(14)), ; Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 5, Code , Tables 1 and 2.) Page 2 of 2

5 Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, Zoning and Development Code Chapter 140, Signs Prohibited s. The following s or displays are prohibited in all zones within the city. Prohibited s are subject to removal by the city at the owner's or user s expense pursuant to FWRC : (1) Abandoned or obsolete s. (2) Animated or moving s. (3) Banners, except as expressly allowed pursuant to Table 1 and FWRC (6). (4) Billboards. (5) Dilapidated, nonmaintained s. (6) Flashing s, except electronic changeable message s or changeable copy s. (7) Inflatable advertising devices, except as expressly allowed in FWRC (8) Mylar balloons. (9) Obstructing s which obstruct or interfere with free access to or egress from a required exit from a building or structure. (10) Off-site s except those expressly allowed in this title. (11) Pennants, streamers, ribbons, spinners, whirlers, propellers, festoons, blinking lights, or similar items that attract attention through movement, reflection or illumination unless expressly allowed pursuant to Table 1 of this chapter. (12) Portable s except as expressly allowed in FWRC (13) Real estate s providing information other than the name of the development and that the subject property is for sale, lease or rent, such as s which only announce the features or amenities of the subject property (i.e., features such as indoor pool, hot tub, fireplaces, skylights, covered parking, free cable, laundromat services, community centers, etc.). (14) Signs in a public right-of-way except governmental s, and except portable s that follow the requirements of FWRC (29). (15) Roof s. (16) Simulations of traffic s. Any using the words stop, look, or danger, or any other words, symbols, or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse pedestrian or vehicular traffic. (17) Snipe s. (18) Vehicle s including any attached to, or placed on, a parked vehicle or trailer used principally for advertising purposes, rather than transportation, but excluding s relating to the sale, lease, or rental of the vehicle or trailer and excluding s which identify a firm or its principal product on a vehicle operated during the normal course of business. (Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 5(Exh. A(14)), ; Ord. No , 3 [4], ; Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 4, Code ) Page 1 of 1

6 Federal Way Revised Code Title 19, Zoning and Development Code Chapter 140, Signs Tables of allowances. Land Use Institutional Govt. facility Public park Public utility School Recreation Golf course Recreation area or clubhouse Sports field Private, noncommercial Table 2 Sign Allowances for Residential Zones Permit Required Residential Zones = Suburban Estates (SE), Single-Family (RS), Multifamily Residential (RM) Applicable Zone SE, RS, RM SE, RS, RM Sign Type Allowed Canopy Pedestal Wall Canopy Pedestal Wall Number One for each public providing direct vehicle access One for each street frontage providing direct vehicle access Page 1 of 4 Sign Area The total area of monument s 64 square for the total of all faces and no one face shall exceed 32 square. Wall s and canopy s seven percent of the exposed building face to which it is attached The total area of monument s 64 square for the total of all faces and no one face shall exceed 32 square. Wall s and canopy s seven percent of the exposed building face to which it is attached Height Wall and canopy s: cannot s: six. Pedestal s: 12 Wall and canopy s: cannot s: six. Pedestal s: 12 Location Remarks illuminated s are not allowed; provided, however, that electronic changeable message s and changeable copy s are allowed. City may impose additional limitations on s to be compatible with nearby residential areas illuminated s are not allowed; provided, however, that the electronic changeable message s and changeable copy s are allowed. City may impose additional limitations on s to be compatible with nearby residential areas

7 Land Use Residential dwelling units Subdivision identification Small lot detached subdivision development Table 2 Sign Allowances for Residential Zones Permit Required Residential Zones = Suburban Estates (SE), Single-Family (RS), Multifamily Residential (RM) Applicable Zone SE, RS, RM SE, RS, RM RM Cottage housing RM, RS 5.0, RS 7.2 Zero lot line townhouse development Manufactured home park identification RM, RS RS, RM Sign Type Allowed Wall Pedestal Pole Pylon Wall Pedestal Pole Pylon Pedestal Pole Pylon Pedestal Pole Pylon Wall Number One per dwelling unit Two per major Two per major Two per major Two per major Two per major Sign Area Two square Two s per totaling no more than 50 square. No one may be more than 32 square Two s per totaling no more than 50 square. No one may be more than 32 square Two s per totaling no more than 50 square. No one may be more than 32 square Two s per totaling no more than 50 square. No one may be more than 32 square 32 square per. Wall s and canopy s shall not Height Wall and canopy s: cannot s: five Location Wall and canopy property s: cannot, pedestal, pole or pylon s: five, pedestal, pole or pylon s: five, pedestal, pole or pylon s: five, pedestal, pole or pylon s: five Wall and canopy s: cannot property property property Remarks allowed. electrical s not allowed allowed. electrical s not allowed. Signs may be included as part of a fence or other architectural feature allowed. electrical s not allowed allowed. electrical s not allowed allowed. electrical s not allowed allowed. Page 2 of 4

8 Land Use Multifamily complex identification Unique Cemetery Day care or preschool, excluding Class II home occupations Table 2 Sign Allowances for Residential Zones Permit Required Residential Zones = Suburban Estates (SE), Single-Family (RS), Multifamily Residential (RM) Applicable Zone RM, RS SE, RS SE, RS, RM Sign Type Allowed Wall Canopy Wall Number Two per major One freestanding per street frontage Sign Area exceed seven percent of the exposed building face to a maximum of 100 square 32 square per. Wall s and canopy s shall not exceed seven percent of the exposed building face to a maximum of 100 square Height s: five Wall and canopy s: cannot s: five Wall or canopy Five s may not exceed seven percent of the exposed building face to which the is attached to a maximum of 50 square. The total area for monument s may not exceed 20 square per face. A day care or pre-school that is part of a church or synagogue may add 20 square per face to an existing monument associated with the church or synagogue Location Remarks electrical s not allowed allowed. Phone numbers are permitted on wall-mounted s when not facing another residential use. electrical s not allowed Electronic changeable message s and changeable copy s are allowed. City may impose additional limitations on s to be compatible with nearby residential areas Page 3 of 4

9 Land Use Church, synagogue, or other place of worship Table 2 Sign Allowances for Residential Zones Permit Required Residential Zones = Suburban Estates (SE), Single-Family (RS), Multifamily Residential (RM) Applicable Zone SE, RS, RM Sign Type Allowed Canopy Wall Number One for each street frontage providing direct vehicle access Sign Area The total area of monument s 64 square for the total of all faces and no one face shall exceed 32 square. Wall s and canopy s seven percent of the exposed building face to which it is attached Height Wall and canopy s: cannot s: five Location Remarks Electronic changeable message s and changeable copy s are allowed. City may impose additional limitations on s to be compatible with nearby residential areas (Ord. No , 49, ; Ord. No , 5(Exh. A(14)), ; Ord. No , 3(Exh. A), ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 3, ; Ord. No , 5, ; Ord. No , 5, Code , Tables 1 and 2.) Page 4 of 4

10 SAMPLE PLANS FOR SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION The plans on this sheet are examples of the types of plans required for a permit application. They are provided to help you develop your plans to the appropriate level of detail so your permit can be processed efficiently. All drawings must be drawn to the scale indicated on the Sign Permit Application Checklist. Applications submitted with plans that do not reflect the details noted on the checklist will be delayed. If you still have questions after reviewing the checklist and these sample plans, please contact Community Development Services at for assistance. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TH AVENUE SOUTH FEDERAL WAY, WA FAX:

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