TO: Members of the City Council
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
TITLE:
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Adoption of an Ordinance for the Redmond Zoning Code Amendments Regarding Temporary Non-Commercial Signs
a. Ordinance No. 3263: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Title 21 of the Redmond Municipal Code, known as the Redmond Zoning Code, Addressing Temporary Non-Commercial Signs, Providing for Severability, and Establishing an Effective Date
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
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 recommended 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 D). 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 constitutional free speech and guarantees.
The Planning Commission recommendation is provided in Attachment C. It differs from the Technical Committee recommendation. Staff's opinion on these differences is provided in Attachment E. A City Council issues matrix is provided as Attachment F.
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