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b. Pedestal Signs. Temporary pedestal signs are allowed in the TC-A and TC-B zones, subject to the following provisions: i. The sign shall be placed such that there is a minimum of a six-foot-wide pedestrian access around the sign;
with applicable law on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this Chapter.
2. Loss of Legal Nonconforming Status. Nonconforming signs shall not be altered in size, shape, height, location, or structural components without being brought to compliance with the requirements of this code. Repair and maintenance are allowable, but may require a permit if structural components require repair or replacement.
ii. The sign shall not exceed a height of six feet;
iii. The sign face shall not exceed an area of three square feet; iv. Sign lettering and graphics shall not exceed a height of four inches; v. The frames and other support structures shall be consistent with the building’s architectural character in terms of form, color, and materials such that there is a consistent design theme.
P. Variance
1. A sign variance is categorized as a Type 1 land use application and shall be subject to the requirements of SDC 21.09.100C. Variances from the terms of this chapter may be granted by director of community development upon complete 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.
O. Legal nonconforming signs
1. Any sign located within the City limits on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this Chapter, or located in an area annexed to the City thereafter, which does not conform with the provisions of this code, shall be considered a legal nonconforming sign and is permitted, provided it also meets the following requirements: a. The sign was covered by a permit on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this Chapter if one was required under applicable law; or b. If no permit was required under applicable law for the sign in question, the sign was in all respects compliant
Q. 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
Effective | January 1, 2022
Title 21: Sammamish Development Code | 553
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