HomeMy WebLinkAboutA-Frame Sign Conformance - COM Letters / Memos - 8/19/2005 MASON COUNTY Shelton (360) 427-9670
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Belfair (360) 275-4467
Planning Elma (360) 482-5269
Mason County Bldg. 1411 N.5th
P.O.Box 279 Shelton,WA 98584 nu,
August 19, 2005
Sandy's Deli Mart
Seung&Myung Yoo
PO Box 1879
Belfair,WA 98528
NOTICE OF CODE VIOLATION
PARCEL NUMBER: 1232941-90110
SITE ADDRESS: 23791 NE State Highway 3
TAX ASSESSOR RECORD INFORMATION:
Sung Cheul &Lahn Mee Chung
3722 Browns Point Blvd NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
To Whom It May Concern:
On June 13, 2005, I sent you a letter regarding an A-frame sign at your business that was in violation of the Belfair Sign
Ordinance. A 30-day period was allowed to remove the sign or bring it into conformance.
On August 12,2005, I documented that this sign, which advertises "Leo's Smoked Salmon", had not yet been brought into
conformance with the regulations. The Belfair Sign Ordinance states that A-flame signs are permitted only when located
within 10'of the business for which they are advertising. In my previous letter to you,I had included a copy of the Belfair Sign
Ordinance for your reference.
Please remove this sign or bring it into conformance by September 12, 2005. If the sign is still in violation at that time, the
property owner and taxpayer can be issued a civil infraction.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Pawlawski
Planner,Code Enforcement
(360)427-9670 ext.602
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MASON COUNTY Shelton (360) 427-9670
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Belfair (360) 275-4467
Planning Elma (360 482-5269
Mason County Bldg. 1 411 N.5th )
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August 19, 2005
Shell Solutions Center
c/o Shell OPUS
PO Box 674433
Houston,TX 77267
NOTICE OF MASON COUNTY CODE VIOLATION
ENFORCEMENT CASE FILE NUMBER: ENF2005-00239
PARCELNUMBER: 12329-41-90110
SITE ADDRESS: 120 NE State Highway 300
TAX ASSESSOR RECORD INFORMATION: Seung&Myung Yoo
PO Box 1879
Belfair,WA 98528
Dear Mr. Yoo and Shell Solutions Center,
On August 8, 2005, I observed three signs greater than 20' tall, advertising the Shell Gas Station at 120 NE
State Highway 300. These signs were formerly advertising a 76 Station, as evidenced in a sign inventory of the
Belfair Urban Growth Area in May and June 2005.
Section 17.34.400 of the Belfair Sign Ordinance, adopted December 15, 2004, states that signs that were legally
established prior to the adoption of the Belfair Sign Ordinance on December 15, 2004 may continue for a
period of ten years, provided that if a non-conforming sign is changed or moved, it must be brought into
conformance with this chapter at that time. These signs were/are non-conforming because they are greater than
10 feet tall and are pole-mounted.
This section of the Code also states that the County shall attempt to notify the property and/or business owner
prior to enforcement action. This letter shall serve as such notification.
Please remove these signs or bring them into conformance with the Belfair Sign Ordinance by September 19,
2005. Compliance documentation can be e-mailed to stephap(iko.mason.wa.us or mailed to Mason County
Planning Department,Attn: Code Enforcement, PO Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584.
1 have attached a copy of the current sign regulations, but if you have questions regarding this matter, please
contact me at(360)427-9670 ext. 602.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Pawlawski
Planner,Code Enforcement
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Chapter 17.34 SIGNS IN THE BELFAI p R UGA
17.34.110 Signs in the Belfair UGA.
This Chapter shall also be know as the Belfair Sign Code.
17.34.120 Intent of sign regulations.
The intent of the sign regulations is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life,health,
property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the number,size,design,quality of materials,
construction,location,electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures;to preserve and
improve the appearance of Belfair as a place in which to live and as an attraction to nonresidents who come
to visit or trade;to encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business and for public information but to
prevent excessive and confusing sign displays or signs that pose a hazard to the public.
17.34.130 Application.
This Chapter applies only to signs within the Belfair Urban Growth Area.
1734.140 Exemptions to the sign regulations.
The following may be construed as signs,but are not intended to be regulated as signs in the
Development Regulations.
A. The flag,emblem or insignia of a nation or other governmental unit or nonprofit
organization subject to the guidelines concerning their use set forth by the government or organization
which they represent.
B. Traffic or other municipal signs,signs required by law or emergency,railroad crossing
signs,legal notices and signs erected by government agencies to implement public policy;
C. Signs of public utility companies indicating danger or which serve as an aid to public
safety or which show the location of underground facilities or of public telephones;
D. Signs located in the interior of any building or within an enclosed lobby or court of any
building or group of buildings,which signs are designed and located to be viewed exclusively by patrons of
such use or uses;
E. Temporary signs or decorations,clearly incidental and customary and commonly
associated with any national,local or religious holiday,or traditional community event such as annual
festivals or parades;
F. Sculptures,fountains,murals,mosaics and design features which do not incorporate
advertising or identification;
17.34.150 Definitions.
The following definitions apply within this Chapter:
Accessory building or use. Any building or use which:
A.Is subordinated to,and serves a principal building or principal use;and
B. Is subordinate in area,extent or purpose to the principal building or principal use served;and
C. Contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants of the principal building or
principal use served;and
D. Is located on the same lot as the principal building or principal use served, with the single
exception of such accessory off-street parking facilities as are permitted to locate elsewhere than on
the same lot with the building or use served.
Accessory uses include signs which are related to and support an on-site business or activity.
Agricultural sales sign.A usually seasonal sign used to announce and/or direct the public to a sale of
locally grown agricultural products.
Animated sign. Any sign which includes action or motion or the optical illusion of action or motion,or
color changes of all or any part of the sign facing,requiring electrical energy,or set in motion by
movement of the atmosphere.
Billboard.The same as an off-premises sign.
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Changing message center sign.An electrically or electronically controlled sign where different automatic
changing messages are shown on the same lamp blank.
Commercial sign.For the purposes of sign regulations,a sign intended to attract attention,identify,
advertise,and/or promote:a business;goods sold,offered,traded,or manufactured;a service sold or
offered;or professional,commercial or industrial gainful activity.
County.Mason County,Washington.
Construction sign.Any sign used to identify the architects,engineers,contractors or other individuals or
firms involved with the construction of a building and announce the character of the building or the purpose
for which the building is intended.
Flashing sign.Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source or which includes the
illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation or an externally mounted intermittent light
source.
Garage sale signs(yard sales,moving sales,patio sales). Temporary signs used to announce and/or
direct the public to a sale of used items.
Off-premises sign. A sign that directs attention to a business,commodity,service or entertainment
conducted,sold or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located.
Non-commercial sign.For the purposes of sign regulations,a sign intended for a purpose other than to
attract attention,identify,advertise,and/or promote:a business;goods sold,offered,traded,or
manufactured;a service sold or offered;or professional,commercial,or industrial gainful activity.
Political sign. A sign advertising a candidate or candidates for public elective office,.or a political party,
or sign urging a particular vote on a public issue decided by ballot.
Real estate signs. Any sign pertaining to the sale,lease or rental of land or buildings.
Roof sign. Any sign erected upon,against or directly above a roof or on top of or above the parapet of a
building.
Sign. Any communication device,structure or fixture that is intended to aid an establishment in
identification and to advertise and/or promote a business,service,activity or interest.For the purpose of
this chapter,a sign shall not be considered to be building or structural design,but shall be restricted solely
to graphics,symbols or written copy that is meant to be used in the aforementioned way.Signs as regulated
in this chapter have been organized into a variety of types,such as commercial and non-commercial,which
are regulated differently.
Temporary sign. Those signs associated with a particular event or short term activity—such as
construction of a building—which are intended to be removed when the event or activity ends.Temporary
signs may be of either a commercial or non-commercial nature.
17.34.210 Sight Distance for signs.
In addition to the setback requirements otherwise established,signs shall be located such that there
is at every street intersection a clear view between heights of three feet and ten feet in a triangle formed by
the comer and points on the curb thirty feet from the intersection or entryway.
17.34.220 Prohibited commercial signs.
The following commercial signs or displays are prohibited in all areas of the county:
A. Roof signs;
B. Animated or flashing signs,provided that changing message center signs may be allowed
when the image and/or message remains fixed for at least 5 seconds and that the only animation or
appearance of movement allowed is the transition from one message and/or image to another by the
scrolling on and/or off of the message and/or image;
C. Signs which,by reason of their size,location,movement,content,coloring or manner of
illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic control sign,signal or device,or the light of an
emergency or radio equipment vehicle,or which obstruct the visibility of traffic or street sign or signal
device from the traffic intended to be served by the sign,signal or device;
D. Signs attached to utility poles;
E. Off-premises signs and billboards,except for the temporary signs allowed in Sections
17.34.310 through 17.34.340,inclusive;
F. Pole-mounted signs;
G. Ground-mounted signs taller than 10 feet in height;
H. Signs employing exposed electrical conduits;
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I. Signs with visible ballast boxes or other equipment;
J. Signs with luminous plastic letters;
K. Audible or odor-producing signs;
L. Back-lit translucent awnings;
M. Cardboard signs;
N. Back-lit signs with letters or graphics on a plastic sheet(also known as can signs);
P. Vinyl banners,except those related to a specific event and displayed prior to the event for
no more than 10 days.
Typical"can signs" Internally lit letters
are not acceptable or graphics are acceptable
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17.34.240 Prohibited non-commercial signs.
The following non-commercial signs or displays are prohibited in all areas of the county:
A. Animated or flashing signs,provided that changing message center signs may be allowed
when the image and/or message remains fixed for at least 5 seconds and that the only animation or
appearance of movement allowed is the transition from one message and/or image to another by the
scrolling on and/or off of the message and/or image;
B. Signs which,by reason of their size,location,movement,content,coloring or manner of
illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic control sign,signal or device,or the light of an
emergency or radio equipment vehicle,or which obstruct the visibility of traffic or street sign or signal
device from the traffic intended to be served by the sign,signal or device.
17.34.310 Real Estate Signs.
Real Estate signs may be placed only upon private property with owner's consent.
17.34.320 Non-Commercial Signs.
Non-commercial signs may be placed upon private property with owner's consent.Political signs are
permitted on public right-of-ways as regulated by state law and local ordinance.
17.34.330 Garage Sale Signs(Also Yard Sales,Moving Sales,Patio Sales).
Garage Sale Signs(Also Yard Sales,Moving Sales,Patio Sales)may be placed only upon private property
and with the owner's consent.
17.34.340 Agricultural sales signs
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Agricultural sales signs may be placed only upon private property and with the owner's consent.
17.34.350 Design Guidelines. The following guidelines apply to all signage for non-single family
residential development:
A. Signage must be of high-quality design and materials.
B. Signage shall always complement a building's character and design(e.g.,walls signs
should avoid covering building columns).
C. Signs may be fabricated of mixed media,including metal reverse-illuminated letters,
suspended neon letters,illuminate individual letters,or signs etched or cut out of solid
material,such as wood or brass,and illuminated from behind.
D. Keep signs as simple as possible,relying on symbols to avoid needless clutter and
complexity.
E. Use landscaping in conjunction with monument signs to enhance the appearance.
F. Light colored lettering and logos on a dark background is highly recommended for
readability,sense of quality and design continuity.
G. Non-illuminated mixed-media,and other special mixed-media signs will be subject to
approval by the County.
Figure 23. Appropriate sign location and size.
17.34.360 Permitted Commercial Monument Sign Standards
A. Monument Site Entry Signs may be located at major vehicular or pedestrian entries along the
street front.
B. Only one monument sign is allowed per site. For large sites,more than one monument sign
shall be permitted as long as such signs are placed no closer than 150 feet apart along the
street front.
C. Monument signs size limits:
(1) Single tenant signs shall be no more than 8 feet in height and 32 square feet in area per
face(Two sign faces are allowed).
(2) Single tenant signs for retail uses larger than 50,000 square feet in gross floor area shall
be no more than 10 feet in height and 50 square feet in area per face.
(3) Multi-tenant(more than 3 tenants)signs shall be no more than 10 feet in height and 40
square feet in area per face.
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(4) Multi-tenant signs for commercial uses with more than 50,000 square feet in gross floor
area shall be no more than 10 feet in height and 50 square feet in area per face.
(5) Monument signs for multi family developments shall be no more than 5 feet in height and
28 square feet in total si face area.
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Figure 24. An example of a monument sign.
D. Signs shall be designed to integrate with adjacent site landscaping.
E. Monument signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from any public right-of-way.
F. Monument signs may be internally lit or illuminated from the front.
G. A 30-foot lineal break in required tree coverage in landscaped front yard areas parallel to the
street,where applicable,is permitted adjacent to monument signs to enhance visibility. Other
landscape elements such as shrubs and ground cover will still apply.
17.34.370 Permitted Commercial Building Sign Standards
A. Building signs are those signs mounted directly on the face of a building and include signs to
identify the building or facility or individual tenants or businesses. Building signs should be
designed and located to fit with the buildings architecture. For example,building signs might
fit within a recessed panel or on a building element such as a fascia or canopy. Building signs
should not cover over an architectural element such as a window or portion of a buildings
ornamentation or trim.
B. Buildings signs should fit parallel or perpendicular with the building facade. The supporting
mechanisms or arms of new building signs should not be visible. Perpendicular signs should
not extend more than four feet from the building facade.
C. The maximum surface area of building mounted signs for a given facade is 25 square feet plus
10 percent of the area of the building's main facade. The sign(s)may be located on any
facade,but the signs on all fagades count toward maximum surface area.
D. The lettering and logos of building signs may be internally-lit but the background of the sign
face shall not be internally illuminated. Building signs may be illuminated from the front.
Coordinate tenant signage
MAXIMUM AREA 25 s.f.Plus 10%of main
building facade(Ii slgnage meets guidelines)
Figure 25.Maximum size of building signs.
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17.34.380 Permitted Commercial Tenant Sign Standards
Miscellaneous tenant signs including those hung from building canopies(blade signs),temporary
ground placed A-Board signs,and window signs are allowed provided they do not exceed 12 square feet
and provided they are within 10'of the individual or multiple tenant building entrance.
17.34.390 Permitted Commercial Neon Sign Standards
Neon signs in windows are permitted.
17.34.400 Non-conforming Commercial Signs
A. Signs which are legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter, ,
2004,may continue for a period of ten years,provided that,if a non-conforming sign is
changed or moved,it must be brought into conformance with this chapter at that time.
Notwithstanding the previous sentence,sandwich boards or A-frame boards,which are
legally established prior to the effective date of this chapter,may continue for a period of 90
days,provided that after that time:
1. the sign shall be removed or brought in to conformance,and
2. prior to any enforcement action,the county shall attempt to notify the property and/or
business owner of the non-conformity.
B. If this chapter is amended so as to create new non-conforming signs from signs which were in
conformance with this chapter,those signs may continue for a period of ten years from the
date of the amendment that made them non-conforming,provided that,if a non-conforming
sign is changed or moved,it must be brought into conformance with this chapter at that time.
C. Parcels affected by roadway construction identified in the Belfair Sub-Area Plan my be
granted an extension of 6 months past project completion to bring non-conforming signs into
conformance.
Figure 26. Example of a sandwich board or A frame board
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From: <ssc@shell.com>
To: <stephap@co.mason.wa.us>
Date: 9/2/2005 9:21:46 AM
Subject: SSC Status E-mail for SR# 1-1397219410
Thank you for contacting the Shell Solutions Center (SSC)with your customer issue. We are now in the
process of resolving the following issue:
SEE ATTACHMENT OF NOTICE OF MASON COUNTY CODE VIOLATION.
The service request number for the above issue is 1-1397219410. The expected completion time for the
above issue is 09/08/2005 10:48:50.
Upon closure of your issue, you will receive an e-mail from the SSC with a description of the resolution.
Did you know 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Retailers, Wholesalers and Commercial Customers can
check the status of all Service Requests associated with their accounts on Shell Source
(http://www.shellsource.com)? Click 'View Service Requests' under'My Account' in the left hand menu.
All open SR's will appear on the screen. To see closed SR's, you can also search by SR number or by
using a 1 to 30 day date range within the last 60 days.
Thank you for doing business with Shell.
Sincerely,
The Shell Solutions Center
From: <ssc@shell.com>
To: <stephap@co.mason.wa.us>
Date: 9/2/2005 9:00:47 AM
Subject: FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY- SR# 1-1397219410 Has Been Opened
STEPHANIE PAWLAWSKI:
The following Service Request was received into the SSC and has been forwarded to you for information
only.
Service Request#: 1-1397219410
Account#: 1-E71
Account Address:
City:
State:
Account Phone Number:
Contact Last Name: PAWLAWSKI
Contact First Name: STEPHANIE
Contact Phone Number: (360)427-9670 x602
Contact Email: stephap@co.mason.wa.us
Type: Account/Setup/Changes/Contract
Sub-Type: Contract Violation
Opened by: SDORSE
Date Opened: 9/2/2005 10:48:50 AM
Description: SEE ATTACHMENT OF NOTICE OF MASON COUNTY CODE VIOLATION.
THE ADDRESS PROVIDED IS NOT IN OUR SYSTEM. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THIS IS THE CORRECT
ACCOUNT SO THAT THIS MAY BE FORWARDED TO APPROPRIATE PARTY. RETURN EMAIL
ADDRESS IS SSC@SHELL.COM OR CALL 1-866-447-4355.
Thank You,
Shell Solutions Center