Ordinance 2616-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. The City continuously receives applications for electronic changing message signs and the Zoning Code does not define the phrase "changing message sign;" and 2. There is a need to have regulations that specifically address the issues related to changing message signs; and 3. There is an immediate need for such regulations and the City Council finds the proposed regulations appropriately address the need; and 4. The City Council considered the Planning Commission recommendation, held a public hearing on these regulations, and based on testimony at the City Council public hearing determined that revisions to the Planning Commission recommendation were appropriate, and authorized the adoption of these regulations following the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed revision to the Zoning Code regulations for electronic changing message signs is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Everett general plan, bears a substantial relation to public health, safety or welfare and promotes the best long-term interests of the Everett community; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 4.020 of Ordinance No.1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04.020, is hereby amended by the addition of the following Definition: "Electronic Changing Message Sign" means an electrically activated sign whose message content, either in whole or in part, may be changed by means of electronic programming. These signs shall include those displaying time, temperature, and messages of a public or commercial nature. Section 2. Section 4.020 of Ordinance No.1671-89, as amended (EMC 19.04.020, is hereby amended by the addition of the following Definition: "Video Board" means an electronically activated sign that creates the effect of motion or animation, except as allowed by this chapter for changing electronic message signs which are in compliance with the 2-1-2 provision, and the prohibition of RGB technology. 2