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i36.030 Chapter 36 The continual growth of the Everett business commu- nity has resulted in a proliferation in the number and size SIGNS of signs related to individual businesses.This proliferation of signs has resulted in a reduced effectiveness of individ- Sections: ual signs. As the number, size and intensity of signs has 36.010 User guide. increased without regard to quality and placement, the 36.020 Purpose. impact of the individual sign is diminished Improperly 36.030 Prohibited signs. designed or placed signs create potential conflicts with 36.040 Signs exempt from this section. traffic control and public safety. Haphazard placement of 36.050: Permit requirements. signs can result in reduced property values of both resi- 36.060 Maintenance. dential and business areas of the city. 36.070 Abandoned signs,hazardous signs. It is felt that the rights of businesses to identify them- 36.080 Illumination of signs. selves can be balanced with therights of the public to have 36.090 Protective islands. uncluttered, safe and attractive public rights-of-way and 36.100 Construction specifications. that the responsible regulation of signs can improve busi- 36.110 On-premises requirement. ness opportunities as a result of the increased attractive- 36.115 On-premisesdirectory and on-premises ness of the city.(Ord 1671-89(part), 1989.) directional signs. 36.120 Real estate signs. .36.030 Prohibited signs. 36.130 Political signs. The following signs are prohibited: 36.140 Portable signs. A. Signs or sign structures which by coloring,shape, 36.150 Temporary and special event signs. working or location resemble or conflict with traffic con- 36.155 Electronic changing message sign trol signs or devices; requirements. B. Signs that create.a safety hazard for pedestrian or 36.160 Repealed. vehicular traffic,as determined by the traffic engineer or 36.170 Sign category requirements. building official; 36.180 Residential zones. C. Revolving signs,flashing signs and swinging pro- 36.190 Commercial and industrial zones. jecting signs; • 36.200 Removal of nonconforming signs. • D. Portable signs exceeding eight square feet per 36.210 Comprehensive design plan permits. side; 36.220 Sign enforcement. E. Signs attached to trees, utility poles,.street lights, or any public property withoutpermission of the govern- 36.010 User guide. ment agency owning the same; Chapters 5 through 28:of this title contain the zone reg- F. Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are ulation tables and assign a sign category to each use in parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying each zone.This category.is A,B,C,D or E.This chapter said sign. See RCW 46.90.436. (This does not apply to contains-the specific requirements of each sign category as signs or lettering on buses,taxis or vehicles operating Bur- well as general provisions for all signsand regulations ing the normalcourse of business,or vehicles which are pertaining to special signs.To determine which sign cate- advertising themselves for sale.)For an exception to this gory applies to a specific use and property, one should prohibition,see subsection 36.150E; consult the development standards table. Section 36.170 G. Displays of banners,clusters of flags.,posters,pen- contains specific information regarding the various rants,ribbons;streamers,strings of lights,spinners,twirl- requirements for signs in each sign category.(Ord. 2657- ers or propellers, flashing, rotating or blinking lights, 02§35,2002;Ord. 1671-89(part), 1989.) flares, balloons or inflated signs over twenty-four inches in diameter,and similar devices of a carnival nature;pro- 36.020 Purpose. vided,that certain signs and devicesof this nature are per- The purpose of this section is to promote and protect milted on a limited basis pursuant to Section 36.150; the public health,safety,welfare andaesthetics by estab- H. Searchlights and beacons,except-as permittedfor fishing regulations for the'design,.placement, size and special events pursuant to Section 36.150; maintenance of all signsirt the city. It is also the purpose I. Roof signs; of this chapter to provide a healthy business environment I. All portable readerboard signs which areOver in the city by providing standards that encouragesigns eightsquare feet in area or which are electrically illumi- which are clear and effective in communicating to the hated; public a particular business location,product or service. K. Signs located in or on public right-of-way; pro- vided,thatawning signs and projecting signs may extend 704-269 (Everett 11,‘”, G1