Title
Sign Code Update Briefing
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Report
Issue:
Discuss the status of the Sign Code Update.
Staff Contact:
Joyce Phillips, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development, 360.570.3722
Presenter(s):
Joyce Phillips, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Planning and Development
Background and Analysis:
The City developed a public participation plan, which was reviewed by the Planning Commission in July and by the Land Use and Environment Committee in September. A Sign Code Update webpage was created, including information about why the city is updating its sign code, how people can get involved, and a copy of the public participation plan. Next staff issued a Request for Proposals in order to select a consulting firm to assist with the legal and graphic components of updating our sign code. Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC has been selected to assist in this effort.
Efforts to date:
* Invite members of the Design Review Board to serve on the Policy and Technical Advisory Committees
* Invite members of the Heritage Commission to serve on the Policy Advisory Committee
* Reach out to members of the types of organizations listed in the public participation plan to invite their participation on an advisory committee
* Kick off meeting with the consulting team to refine the scope of work, timeline, and work products
Next Steps:
* Introductory meetings with the Advisory Committees
* Code review for compliance with recent related court cases to identify areas that must be addressed
* Analyze opportunities to simplify the sign code, identify what is missing that should be considered
* Survey to gage community interest and opinions regarding sign code issues
* Work with Advisory Committees to develop draft sign code
* Legal and environmental review of draft sign code(s)
* Develop graphics to convey sign code standards for use in the code and handouts
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
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