TO: Committee of the Whole - Planning and Public Works
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Jeff Churchill
Long Range Planning Manager
Planning and Community Development
Lauren Alpert
Senior Planner
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RZC Amendments: Temporary Non-Commercial Signs
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Staff recommend adopting an ordinance creating a regulatory framework for temporary non-commercial signs.
The Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) regulates signs in chapter 21.44, Signs. The proposed amendments would establish a regulatory framework for temporary non-commercial signs. Common examples of such signs include political campaign signs, community event signs, and philosophical or religions message signs.
The RZC does not have a regulatory framework for temporary non-commercial signs. The proposed framework is consistent with U.S. Supreme Court precedent (see Attachment B). The framework:
* Allows temporary non-commercial signs in the public right-of-way with limitations.
* Regulates size, placement, and durability of signs.
* Does not regulate content.
Creating a regulatory framework for temporary non-commercial signs advances public health, safety, and welfare while respecting constitution free speech and guarantees.
The Planning Commission recommendation is provided in Attachment A. It differs from the Technical Committee recommendation in two key respects:
* The Planning Commission does not recommend establishing a cost-free, renewable permit.
* The Planning Commission recommends allowing these types of signs in roundabouts and medians.
Staff's opinion on these differences is provided in Attachment C.
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