Signage | Development Standards
SDC 21.09.100C. Variances from the terms of this chapter may be granted by director of community development upon proper application. Variances may be granted when, because of unique circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict interpretation of the regulations of this chapter deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classifications. 2. The variance shall not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with a limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which such property is situated.
3. Inspection. Code enforcement officers are authorized to inspect any sign covered by this chapter for the purpose of inspection of the sign, its structural and electrical connections, and to ensure compliance with the provisions of this code. Such inspections shall be carried out during business hours, unless an emergency exists. 4. Abatement. In addition to the abatement authority provided by proceedings under SDC 21.09.110C., the City or its agents may summarily remove any sign placed on a right- of-way or public property in violation of the terms of this chapter under the following circumstances: a. When a sign is determined by the City engineer or director of community development to present an immediate threat to the safety, health, and welfare of the public; b. When a sign is illegally placed pursuant to SDC 21.06.050G., within the public right-of-way, within a landscape median, landscape island, traffic circle, attached to a utility pole or city traffic sign, upon public sidewalks or roadway, or on any public building or structure when such facilities are located on public property or within public right-of-way; c. When a sign is determined by the City to be abandoned; provided, that the City must first provide 14 days’ notice to the underlying property owner or business owner that the sign is deemed abandoned. 5. Disposal of Signs. When a sign has been removed by the City as authorized by this section, the City shall take the following actions:
J. Enforcement
1. Compliance with Other Applicable Codes. All signs erected or altered under this chapter must comply with all applicable federal, state and local regulations relating to signs, including without limitation the provisions of the International Building Code as adopted in SMC 16.05.070 by the City. If any provision of this code is found to be in conflict with any provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety or health ordinance or code of the City, the provision which establishes the higher standard shall prevail. 2. Sign Maintenance. All permanent and temporary signs must be kept in good repair and in a safe manner at all times. The sign owner must repair damaged or deteriorated signs within 30 days of notification by the City. The area surrounding freestanding signs must be kept free of litter and debris at all times.
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 357
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