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Work Session Packet
Work Session
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Council Chambers, City Hall
At 6:00 pm
The City of Seward,Alaska
SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION jo
WORK SESSION AGENDA
June 20, 2023 6:00 pm Council Chambers
Clare Sullivan 1) CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term February,2024 2) STAFF COMMENTS
Vanessa Verhey 3) DISCUSSION ITEMS
Vice Chair
TermFebruary,2026 a. Sign Code....................................................................................3
Nathaniel Charbonneau b. Development Requirements for multi family dwellings..........17
Commissioner
Term February,2024 c. Missing Middle Housing Types................................................22
Victoria Monaco d Multi family dwelling concept#1.............................................24
Commissioner
Term February,2026
e. Multi family dwelling concept#2.............................................28
Brenan Hornseth
Commissioner f. Multi family dwelling concept#3.............................................30
Term February,2025
Troy Staggs 4) ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
Term February,2025
Sean Ulman
Commissioner
Term February,2025
Norm Regis
Acting City Manager
Jason Bickling
Community
Development Director
Courtney Bringhurst
City Planner
Selena Soto
Planning Assistant
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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OUTCOME GOALS ib
FOR WORK SESSION
1) Identify changes to the sign code that will help provide more clarity
regarding temporary sign requirements and restrictions.
2) Discuss if adding figures to the sign code will help to visually clarify
measurement requirements for signs.
3) Discuss reducing square footage requirements for multi-family dwellings
in commercial districts and the effects it could have on future development.
BACKGROUND:
Sign Code Updates:
There has been confusion on what kind of temporary signs are allowed within
City limits, and difficulty enforcing the sign code when it is not explicit on what
is allowed and not allowed. The intent of city code is to prohibit all types of signs
that are distracting and potentially dangerous to traffic and pedestrians. The goal
of the Commission is to make sure the language within code supports that intent.
Square Footage Requirements forMulti family Dwelling:
Commercial districts such as central business, harbor commercial, and auto
commercial are intended to have a higher density of development. The central
business and harbor commercial allow for 100% lot coverage, and auto
commercial allows for 50% lot coverage. City code currently requires 9,000
square feet for a multi-family dwelling up to 4 units. Each structure with over 4
units requires an additional 1,200 square feet to the lot size per unit. This is very
restrictive in these commercial zones where higher density should be
encouraged. There are many parking solutions today that can make better use of
land then simply paving over large sections of develop-able property. Since
developable land in Seward is limited, the Commission needs to evaluate
regulations, especially in commercial districts, that may be unnecessarily
restrictive.
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SIGN CODE:
PROPOSED REVISIONS
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Chapter 15.20. Signs
Chapter 15.20. Signs
15.20.010 Purpose and scope.
It is the purpose of this chapter to promote:
A. The protection of the health,safety, property and welfare of the citizens of Seward,and aesthetics of
the community;
B. Commercial and civic communications that accommodate the need of the community to convey
information to the public;
C. The protection and enhancement of the historic charm and natural beauty,and the visual character
and identity of the community, by the thoughtful placement and design of signs;
D. Flexibility and incentive for creative and innovative sign designs;
E. The proper maintenance of signs;and
F. Consistency with the goals and objectives of the Seward Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 98-02)
15.20.015 Definitions.
For purposes of this section,the following definitions pertaining to signs shall apply:
Abandoned sign.A sign or sign structure which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide business,lessor,
service,owner, product,or activity,and/or for which no legal owner can be found.
Animated sign.Any sign which uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or to create a special
effect or scene.
Banner. A temporary sign made of fabric or similar nonrigid material with no enclosing framework. National
flags,state or municipal flags,or the official flag of any institution or non-commercial organization shall not be
considered banners.
Building marker.Any sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its
construction,which sign is cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material.
Construction sign.A temporary sign identifying an architect,contractor,subcontractor,and/or material
supplier participating in construction on the property on which the sign is located.
Directional sign.A sign containing no advertising,and designed to direct, inform or guide pedestrian or
vehicular traffic to a location, place or convenience parking,drive through window, restrooms.
Electrical sign.A sign lit or put in motion by means of electrical power.
Facade(false front).A false,superficial or artificial facing on a building,given special architectural treatment.
It may or may not be part of the structural wall.
Feather sign.A generally narrow vertical temporary sign where the sign is mounted onto a pole or
individual mounting device with the intent of utiffzing natural or man-made air movement.
Flashing sign.A sign which contains an intermittent or sequential flashing light source.
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Freestanding sign (pole, monument or ground sign).A permanently mounted,self-supporting sign supported
from the ground by means of poles,standards,or any other type of base.
Illuminated sign.A sign illuminated in any manner by an artificial light source.
Incidental sign.A sign,emblem,or decal informing the public of goods,facilities,or services available on the
premises,e.g.,a credit card sign or sign indicating hours of business.
Identification sign.A nonelectric sign limited to the name,address and/or occupation of an occupant or
group of occupants.
Indirect illumination. Use of lights which are shielded from public view,to indirectly project illumination onto
a sign which is, itself, not internally lit.
Marquee(canopy or awning). A permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a building wall at an
entrance to a building,or extending along and projecting beyond the building's wall,and generally designed to
provide protection against the weather.
Marquee sign.A sign that is a part of or attached to a marquee.
Nameplate. A nonelectric sign limited to the name and address of an occupant or group of occupants.
Nonconforming sign.Any sign which was legally erected, but does not now conform to the regulations of this
chapter.
Off-premises sign (billboard).A sign or structure which advertises a business, person, product,activity or
service not on or offered on the property on which subject sign is located,also known as a billboard,off-site,or
outdoor advertising sign.
On-premises sign. A sign which pertains to the use of the premises on which it is located.
Parapet. The extension of a false front or wall above a building roofline.
Point of purchase display.Advertising of a retail item accompanying its display,e.g.,an advertisement on a
product dispenser.
Political sign.A temporary sign used for the purpose of advertising, promoting or endorsing a political
candidate, party initiative, issue, referendum or ballot proposition.
Portable sign.A sign that is not attached to any building or structure. It may readily be picked up and moved
from one location or another. It may be with or without its own wheels.
Projecting sign (fin or right angle sign).A sign affixed to any building or structure,the edges of which extend
perpendicularly beyond such building wall.
Readerboard sign (bulletin board).A sign face consisting of tracks to hold readily changeable letters,allowing
frequent changes of copy.
Real estate sign.A temporary sign which is used to offer for sale, lease,or rent the property upon which the
sign is placed. (Note: cross reference deleted since none of the other temporary signs(political,construction) in
this chapter contained the cross reference)
Roof sign.Any sign erected over or on the roof of a building.
Roofline. Either the edge of the roof which is the junction of the roof and the perimeter wall of the structure,
or the peak or ridge line,whichever forms the line of the building silhouette.
Sign.Any device fixed to, painted on,or incorporated into the building surface;displayed from or within a
building or structure;or free-standing upon the site,and which is(a)visible from a public right-of-way and (b)
designed to convey or direct a message to the public concerning the identification of the premises or to advertise
or promote the interests of any private or public firm, person or organization.
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Sign area.The area of all lettering,wording,and accompanying designs and symbols,together with the
background on which they are displayed, but excluding any supporting framework and bracing which are solely
incidental to the display itself provided the same do not contain any lettering,wording,designs,or symbols. When
two identical signs faces are placed back-to-back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same
time,and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure, only one side shall be considered for the
purpose of calculating total sign area.
Sign height.The vertical distance between the highest part of the sign or its supporting structure,whichever
is higher,and a level plane going through the nearest point of the improved public right-of-way,other than an
alley. In the event a sign is equidistant from more than one improved public right-of-way, none of which are alleys,
the highest point shall be used.
Sign,sandwich board (also V-shaped). Signs erected upon common or separate structures which present a V-
shape appearance and having an exterior angle between faces of not more than 45 degrees with a distance
between faces of such signs at their closest point not exceeding two feet.
Sign structure.A structure which supports or is capable of supporting any sign as defined in this code.A sign
structure may be a single pole or poles and may or may not be an integral part of a building. If a "support" is
"internally or decoratively illuminated,"then it is counted as a sign and must conform to this chapter.
Snipe sign.An off-premises temporary or portable sign illegally placed in the public right-ofway. These may
include signs stuck in the ground, order affixed to a tree,fence.G�r utility pole or any other object.
Special events sign. Signs that announce a civic,cultural, unique or random event.
Street frontage. The length of a property line that borders a public right-of-way which provides the principal
means of access.Alleys, public parking lots,emergency access and/or pedestrian easements are not generally
considered as public rights-of-way for purposes of this definition.
Suspended sign.A sign that is suspended beneath a canopy,ceiling, roof,or marquee.
Temporary sign.Any sign, ho.,.,or r,eRRa * "olaRGe r,GI„or*iSiRg display GGRS46IGted .,f GIGth GaRVaS light
fohriG Gordbear.J w allbeard., ether light Material ,yith ., .tithe ut frames not permanently fixed and intended to
be displayed for a short period of time only.
Traffic sign (safety sign).A sign which functions primarily to provide for the efficient,safe and orderly flow of
traffic.
Wall sign.A sign painted, mounted or otherwise affixed to the wall of a building or structure, parallel to the
building,and confined to the limits of outside wall,which includes windows and doors.
Window sign.All signs located inside and affixed to or within three feet of windows of a building,whether
temporary or permanent, lighted or unlighted,which may be viewed from the exterior of the building.The term
does not include merchandise.
(Ord. 98-02; Ord. 99-16, §5, 1999;Ord. No. 2010-007, § 1, 10-25-2010; Ord. No. 2019-002, § 1, 1-28-2019)
15.20.020 Administration and enforcement.
A. Except as provided herein, it shall be unlawful to display,erect, relocate or alter any sign without the
property owner first filing with the Administrative Official,as defined under section 15.01.015,a written
application and obtaining a sign permit.
B. When a sign permit is issued by the Administrative Official, it shall be unlawful to change, modify,alter or
otherwise deviate from the terms and conditions of said permit without prior approval of the Administrative
Official.A written record of such approval shall be entered upon the original permit application and
maintained in the files of the Administrative Official.
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C. A sign permit shall become null and void if the work for which the permit was issued has not been completed
within six months of its issuance. Before such work can be recommenced,a new permit to do so shall first be
obtained,and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit.
D. Fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
E. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy for each new facility using a sign for identification or advertising shall
be contingent upon approval of a sign permit.
F. Exceptions:
1. Painting, repainting or cleaning of a sign or the changing of copy or message thereon shall not be
considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit, unless structural change is made.
2. Other specific exceptions are listed under signs allowed without permits.
(Ord. 98-02;Ord. No. 2019-002, § 1, 1-28-2019)
15.20.021 Measurement standards.
The following regulations shall control the computation and measurement of sign area and sign height:
A. The sign area shall include the face of all the display area(s),the sign frame,the structural support,and
any attendant construction of the sign,except as follows:
1. Structural support that is located below the sign face area and its accompanying frame,does not
contain a message other than the street number in conformance with 12.01.020,and is clearly
distinguishable from the sign face area,shall not be considered sign area.
FIGURE 15.20.A
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B. For a sign that is framed, outlined, painted,or otherwise prepared and intended to provide a
background for a sign display,the area of the sign shall be the area of not more than three geometric
shapes that encompass the entire area of the sign including the background or frame.
C. For a sign comprised of individual letters,figures,or elements on a wall or similar surface of a building
or structure,or an irregular shaped freestanding sign,the area of the sign shall be the area of not more
than three regular geometric shapes that encompass the perimeter of all the elements in the display.
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D. For freestanding and projecting signs the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of
the faces when two display faces are joined, are parallel, or are within 30 degrees of being parallel to
each other and are part of the same sign structure. For any sign that has two display surfaces that do
not comply with the above regulation, or has more than two display surfaces,then each surface shall
be included when determining the area of the sign.
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E. The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured from the elevation of the edge of the public right-
of-way immediately adjacent to,or nearest the sign structure,to the highest point of the sign, its
frame,or decorative features.
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(Ord. No. 2019-002, § 1, 1-28-2019)
15.20.025 Requirements applicable to all signs.
The following provisions shall apply in all zoning districts to all signs governed by this ordinance,subject to
the specific regulations in each zoning district:
A. Whenever two provisions of this code overlap or conflict with regard to the size or placement of a sign,
the more restrictive provision shall apply.
B. In matters of unspecified uses or clarification,the Administrative Official shall make determinations.
C. Except when approved by the City Council for civic purposes,signs are considered an accessory use on
a lot. Only signs identified under section 15.20.030 are allowed on vacant lots.
D. Signs containing non-commercial speech are permitted anywhere business signs are permitted and are
subject to the same regulations applicable to such signs.
E. All signs, including signs heretofore installed,and the area around the base of each freestanding sign,
shall be constantly maintained in a state of security,safety and repair. If any sign is found not to be so
maintained or is insecurely fastened or otherwise dangerous, it shall be the duty of the owner and/or
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occupant of the premises on which the sign is fastened to repair or remove the sign within five days
after receiving notice from the administrative official.
F. Illumination from or upon any sign shall be shaded,shielded,directed or reduced so as to avoid glare
or reflection of light on private or public property in the surrounding area and so as to avoid distracting
pedestrians and motorists.
G. In those cases where a business or institution has frontage on more than one street,signs are allowed
on each street frontage, provided they are in conformance with applicable district regulations,and that
frontage limits are not combined.
H. The symbol,slogan or national trademark of a national brand beverage or other product that is sold on
the premises shall not comprise more than 25 percent of the total area of the sign. National brand logo
signs designed to hang in a window and not exceeding four square feet,and signs advertising products
that form the bulk of the business transaction,are exempted from this provision.
J. No sign shall be located so as to physically obstruct any door,window or exit from a building or be
hazardous to a motorist's ingress and egress from any public or private parking area.
K. Signs used seasonally are to be included in the total square footage of sign area allowed for that
district.
L. In no case shall any portion of a sign attached to a building exceed the maximum allowable building
height limit,or more than four feet above the roof line,facade or parapet height,whichever is less.
M. No sign shall exceed the roofline of a building within any historic district.
N. Freestanding signs are subject to the following limitations:
1. Maximum height of 20 feet or the height of the building,whichever is less;
2. One per parcel;
3. Only allowed within front yards or side yards which are adjacent to a street.
O. No readerboard sign may exceed 32 square feet per side; changeable letters of such signs must be
adequately secured against wind loss,and each readerboard sign must be one of the following:
1. A wall sign;
2. A marquee sign;
3. A freestanding sign within a structural framework.
P. Except in the central business district(CBD)zone and along the west side of Fourth Avenue between
North and South Harbor Streets, no sign,except temporary street banners,shall project into the
airspace above any right-of-way or sidewalk.
Q. Projecting signs(fin or right angle signs)are subject to the following limitations:
1. One per pedestrian entrance;
2. Maximum height of 20 feet or the height of the building,whichever is less;
3. Shall not extend over a public sidewalk in excess of the width of the sidewalk;
4. Shall maintain a clear vertical distance above the nearest grade by a minimum of eight feet.
(Ord. 98-02;Ord. No. 2010-007, § 1, 10-25-2010; Ord. No. 2019-002, § 1, 1-28-2019)
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15.20.030 Signs allowed without permits.
The following signs are not subject to a permit requirement if the following standards are met.They shall be
regulated by the following size and placement standards and shall not be included when calculating permitted sign
area for any building or parcel. If a proposed sign exceeds the limits of this section, a sign permit must be obtained
and the signage must count toward the total allowed signage for the building or parcel.
A. Nameplates not exceeding two square feet and building markers;
B. Standard flags and insignia of government, religious,civic,charitable,educational or philanthropic
groups which can, in no way,be construed as advertising;
C. Signs identifying the historic name of a building, provided that such name is approved by the historic
preservation commission and the sign does not exceed 20 square feet in size;
D. Legal notices,traffic signs, information signs, historic signs or directional signs erected by government
bodies and signs required by law;
E. Directional signs not exceeding six square feet(directional signs contain no advertising);
F. Signs advertising subdivision tract developments of two or more acres, not exceeding 32 square feet
and limited to one such sign per street frontage;
G. Incidental signs not exceeding four square feet each;
H. Notices and warning signs of not more than two square feet each in area, i.e.,vacancy, no trespassing,
beware of dog;
I. Point of purchase advertising displays;
J. Structure or improvements intended for a separate use,such as,donation containers, product
dispensers,trash receptacles or recycling boxes;
K. Suspended signs provided they do not extend farther from the building facade than the marquee or
canopy to which they are attached,do not exceed four square feet in area,and maintain a clear
distance of eight feet between the sidewalk and the sign bottom. One sign per pedestrian entrance;
L. Signs or scoreboards on athletic fields intended for on-premises viewing;
M. Fuel price signs not exceeding 20 square feet per sign face,with one sign allowed per abutting street
right-of-way;
N. Two-sided or three-sided signs mounted on the roof of a vehicle for hire(as defined in section
8.20.010) not exceeding 14 inches in height and 39 inches in length on each side; signs on the side of
said vehicle not exceeding four square feet; or a sign mounted between the bumper and the lowest
level of the rear window, not exceeding 18 inches by 36 inches;
O. Signs on vehicles, primarily and actively used for business purposes,which identify the firm or its
principal product(see also section 15.20.035C.);
P. Wall and freestanding murals which are purely decorative in nature and content,and do not include
advertising by picture or verbal message;
Q. Signs painted on or placed inside windows,as long as they do not extend beyond the first story of the
building and do not block any opening required for entrance or exit from buildings;
R. Temporary signs may be posted for not more than 30 days in a 180 day time period.
1. One temporary sign is allowed per property if non-commercial residential,and one for each
business in commercial districts;
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2. Temporary signs may include banners,flag ^F aPA-;
3. Temporary signs may not exceed 12 square feet in residential areas and 32 square feet in
commercial or industrial districts;
4. Temporary signs referencing a date or event must be removed within ten days following the date
or event;
5. Special noncommercial event signs may be erected two weeks prior to the event.
k. Temporary signs posted on City property require approval by the City Manager.
7 Political signs not more than six square feet per sign in residential districts and 32 square feet per
sign in commercial districts may be displayed no earlier than 30 days prior to any election and
shall be removed within seven days following the election; provided that signs erected for any
primary election that remain relevant to the following general election may be maintained for
the period between elections;
8 Garage sale signs located at the site of the sale.
FIGURE 15.20.F—Temporary Signs
tL.
Banners Feather signs
Prohibited
ti
Political signs
(Residential Districts)
Political signs Max 6 sgft
(Commercial Districts)
Max 32 sgtt Small yard signs
Snipe signs
(Pro M1ibited nR premises
and in ri�M1t-of-uaysJ
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15.20.035 Prohibited signs.
Unless otherwise and specifically authorized,the following signs are prohibited in all districts:
A. Any sign contrary to the provisions of this chapter;
B. Signs within any sight distance triangle or right-of-way, unless otherwise authorized;
C. Signs attached to,or placed on,vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose
of displaying said sign (see also signs allowed without permits—vehicles with signs used in the normal
course of business);
D. Off-premises signs and/or billboards except the posting of temporary signs relating to civic events
subject to the limitations of this chapter;
E. Snipe signs;
F. Portable signs,except sandwich boards provided that they do not exceed ten square feet per side and
are located entirely on private property;
FIGURE 15.20.G
Allowable
*on private property
*max 10 sgft
Prohibited
G. Signs which interfere with radio and television reception;
H. Flashing and animated signs;except time and temperature; and except open signs placed inside a
window;
I. Any sign with incandescent lamp bulbs exposed to view,with or without internal or external reflectors;
not to include neon signs as allowed in other sections of title 15;
J. Banners, clusters of flags,feathersigns, pennants, ribbons,streamers, balloons or bubble machines,
except as allowed under section 15.20.030R.;
K. Suspended strings of lights,spinners;twirlers or propellers;flashing, rotating(except barber poles)or
blinking light; beacons; chasing or scintillating lights;flares,or signs containing elements creating
sound;
L. Abandoned signs or sign structures;
M. Signs imitating or resembling a traffic-control sign,signal or device,or the light of an emergency
vehicle;or which obstructs the visibility of any traffic or street sign or signal device;
N. Projecting signs and freestanding signs fronting alleyways;
O. Signs advertising a home occupation.
(Ord. 98-02;Ord. No. 2010-007, § 1, 10-25-2010)
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15.20.040 Sign standards by zoning district which require permits.
All signs, except those specifically allowed without permits,shall be calculated in determining the total
square footage of sign area on a parcel.
A. Residential districts. Only the following types of signs shall be permitted in the residential zoning
districts,except as provided for otherwise within this chapter and zoning code. Illumination of these
signs shall be limited to indirect lighting.
1. Signage for churches, public and quasi-public institutions, including schools and municipal
buildings may erect for their own use:
a. One identification sign not exceeding 20 square feet in area;
b. One announcement sign or bulletin board not exceeding 20 square feet in area;
C. The height of any freestanding signs shall not exceed eight feet.
2. Multiple family(two-to four-unit) dwellings are allowed one sign identifying the premises, not
exceeding six square feet in area,and five feet in height if freestanding.
3. Multiple family dwellings of five units or more may have one sign, not exceeding 20 square feet
in area and if freestanding, not exceeding eight feet in height.
B. Office residential,auto commercial,and industrial districts.
1. For any permitted residential use,signs for such use shall conform to the requirements in
subsection A. of this section.
2. For all permitted uses,or legal nonconforming uses,the combined square footage of signs shall
not exceed one square foot per lineal foot of property street frontage,to a maximum of 200
square feet per parcel.
3. Signage is not allowed within side yards or attached to sides of buildings which front side yard
areas, except in cases of multiple frontage lots where a side property line fronts an alley.
4. Signage fronting alleys is limited to one identification sign, not exceeding two square feet, unless
a business has a customer entrance on the alley. If a business has a customer entrance on the
alley, up to 25 percent of the property's total allowed signage may be reallocated,as a wall sign
only,to front the alley.
5. Freestanding,and projecting @RGI m^F961ee sop, , if internally illuminated,shall not exceed 32
square feet in area per side;otherwise,a maximum of 50 square feet per side is allowed (see
subsections 15.20.025L. or O.for freestanding or projecting sign limitations).
C. Central business district. For all permitted or legal nonconforming uses,the following limitations shall
apply:
1. Combined square footage of signs shall not exceed two square feet per lineal foot of street
frontage to a maximum of 200 square feet per parcel.
2. Any portion of a property's total allowed signage may be allocated to the sides or rear of the lot
at the discretion of the property owner.
3. Freestanding signs, if internally illuminated,shall not exceed 32 square feet in area;otherwise,a
maximum of 50 square feet is allowed (see section 15.20.025L.for freestanding sign limitations).
4. Marquee or projecting signs,which project over a public right-of-way may not extend farther
toward the street than the marquee or the width of the sidewalk and may not exceed 25 square
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feet in area (see section(s) 15.20.030K.for under-marquee signs, 15.20.0250. for projecting
signs).
D. Harbor commercial district.
1. The following property frontages may be combined at one square foot per lineal foot of frontage
to maximum of 200 square feet of signage per parcel:
a. A street;
b. The harbor basin;
C. The public boardwalk;
d. Where a building faces toward a street but does not abut it; or
e. A public parking lot.
2. At the discretion of the property owner,any portion of a property's total allowed signage may be
allocated to the sides or rear of the lot not fronting 1.a.—e., above so long as it does not exceed
one square foot per lineal foot of that property line.
3. Freestanding, projecting and marquee signs, if internally illuminated,shall not exceed 32 square
feet in area per side; otherwise,a maximum of 50 square feet per side is allowed (see section
15.20.025L.for freestanding sign limitations).
4. Marquee or projecting signs,which project over a public right-of-way may not extend farther
toward the street than the marquee or the width of the sidewalk and may not exceed 25 square
feet in area (see section 15.20.030K.,for under-marquee signs,and section 15.20.0250.,for
projecting signs.)
E. Institutional,park and resource management districts.
1. Signs for any permitted commercial and industrial uses shall conform to the requirements in
subsection B. herein.
2. Signs for all other permitted uses,or legal nonconforming uses,are subject to the following
limitations:
a. One permanent identification sign is permitted for each premises.The area of the sign shall
not exceed one square foot for each lineal foot of street frontage, provided no such sign
shall exceed 40 square feet;
b. No sign shall exceed eight feet in height;and
C. Illumination for institutional facilities shall be restricted to indirect lighting.
(Ord. 98-02;Ord. 99-16, §5, 1999;Ord. No. 2010-007, § 1, 10-25-2010)
15.20.050 Nonconforming signs.
The intent of this section is to permit the continuance of nonconforming signs until such time as they are
removed, but not to encourage their perpetuation or expansion.
A. Nonconforming signs are allowed to continue,subject to the following:
1. Shall not be used as grounds for adding additional nonconforming signs;
2. Shall not be structurally altered so as to change the shape,size or type of the sign,or be
relocated,except into conformance with this Code;
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3. Shall not be allowed to remain after the activity, business or use to which it relates has been
discontinued; and
4. Must be removed if damaged in such a manner that the estimated expense of repair exceeds 50
percent of its replacement value.
B. Nothing in this section shall relieve the owner or user of a nonconforming sign,or owner of the
property on which the nonconforming sign is located,from the provisions of this Code regarding the
safety, maintenance and repair of signs.
C. An illegal sign is any sign within the City limits which does not comply with the requirements of this
Code or previous codes at the time the sign was erected,and which is not eligible for characterization
as nonconforming.The City may immediately remove any sign located on City property or right-of-way.
(Ord. 98-02)
15.20.055 Variance procedure provided.
A. The commission is hereby authorized to grant special variances from the provisions of this chapter in
accordance with the following restrictions:
1. To encourage the use of signs which are harmonious with Seward's scenic beauty and historic
character,the commission may issue a variance for specific signs up to 1.5 times larger than provided
in this chapter. Each applicant for such variance shall submit a scale drawing and a color rendering of
the proposed sign(s) in relation to its surroundings.
2. A variance may be granted in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Code by varying the
application of rules, regulations or provisions so long as the spirit and benefits of this Code will be
preserved.
3. The commission may vary the rules and regulations or provisions of this Code provided the
commission, upon due and diligent investigation, makes specific findings that all of the following
conditions have been considered:
a. The variance will not constitute a grant of a special privilege inconsistent with the limitation upon
signage and uses of other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property,on behalf of
which the application as filed, is located;
b. That such variance is necessary because of special circumstances such as, but not limited to,
health and safety or the size,shape,topography, location or surroundings of the subject
property,to provide it with signage use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located;
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the subject property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zone in which the
subject property is situated.
4. In granting a variance,the commission may attach thereto such conditions regarding the location,
character and other features of the proposed sign as it may deem necessary to carry out the spirit and
purpose of this code of moderating the size, number and obtrusive placement of signs and reduction of
clutter in the public interest.
B. Fees for sign variances shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 98-02)
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15.10.220 Development requirements.
(a) Table 15.10.222,development requirements, is incorporated herein by reference and the restrictions and
annotations contained therein are mandatory unless otherwise modified by this chapter. (See table at the
end of this section;see also section 15.10.210.)
(b) Building height.The purpose of building height standards is to prevent loss of life or excessive property
damage through the inability of the City fire department to reach upper stories or roofs and to help maintain
the character of neighborhoods.
(c) Setbacks—Yards.
(1) Setbacks are required to insure sufficient open area for snow accumulation,sunlight,views, privacy,
fire separation and visual relief between structures.
(2) No yard or other open space provided about any building for the purpose of complying with the
provisions of this chapter shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building,
and no yard or open space on one lot shall be considered as providing a yard or open space on any
otherlot.
(3) No yard or lot shall be reduced in size or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.Yards
or lots created after December 5, 1978 shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by
this chapter.
(4) In cases of corner lots with multiple frontages,the administrative official shall designate the front yard,
and all other frontages shall be designated as a side to a street.
(5) All structures shall be designed and constructed to prevent roofs from shedding snow onto adjacent
lots,structures,fences,or other property.
(Ord. 99-10, §3;Ord. No. 2018-004, § 1)
TABLE
Zoning District Designations
The following zoning district abbreviations are provided for information and interpretation:
RR= Rural,very low density single-family residential
R1= Single-family, low density residential
R2= Single and two-family, medium density residential
R3= Single,two and multi-family, high density residential
UR= Urban residential,a mix of residential uses and low impact home professional offices
OR= Office residential
AC= Auto and neighborhood oriented, light commercial
HC= Harbor commercial
CB= Central business district-dense downtown commercial
I = Industrial
RM = Resource management-partially developable lands subject to floodplains and steep slopes
INS= Institutional, public,quasi-public uses
P= Parks
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NOTE 1. Within the HC District, in the area bounded by Fourth Avenue,the southern boundary of the South Harbor
Uplands-Tract H,Waterfront Park Replat,the harbor basin and J Float Ramp, building height is limited to 26 feet.
NOTE 2.
A. Buildable/useable area—Lot may have to be larger to have minimum buildable area available.
B. In the R1, R2, R3, UR,OR,AC and CB Districts,from the Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection
South,to include the Bayview Subdivision,3,000 SF and north,6,000 SF with 30 and 60 foot minimum
frontages respectively,for single-family residences.
C. A single RR lot may be divided into two lots of less than 20,000 SF each if the reduction below 20,000
SF is to accommodate required widening of an adjacent right-of-way.
D. In the R1, R2, R3, UR,OR,AC and CB Districts, individual lots of at least 3,000 SF in the Original
Townsite, Federal Addition, Laubner Addition,Cliff Addition and Bayview Addition may be developed
for single-family residences provided all other development requirements of this chapter are met.
E. Multiple-Family developments(except studio apartments)with three or more units require a minimum
of 9,000 SF in the R3, UR,OR,AC and CB Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District.All said districts
require an additional 1,200 SF per unit of five or more units.
F. Two-Family or duplex developments require a minimum of 6,000 SF in the R2, R3, UR,OR,AC and CB
Districts and 20,000 SF in the RM District. Duplex developments within the Federal Addition Subdivision
require 5,000 SF.All other development requirements of this chapter shall be met.
G. Multiple-Family,studio apartments in the OR,AC,CB, HC, I and RM districts require a minimum of
9,000 SF. The total square footage required for lot setbacks shall be reserved as open area.All other
requirements set forth in this chapter shall be met.
NOTE 3.See Notes 2-D and 2-E above.
NOTE 4. From Seward Highway/Phoenix Road intersection—South,a five-foot setback,each side; north,a
minimum five-foot setback each side as part of a combined 15-foot setback total between both sides.
NOTE 5. In the HC District, parcels abutting mean high tide—No rear yard setback; parcels abutting the waterfront
boardwalk—Five feet;and parcels not abutting the waterfront boardwalk or mean high water mark—Ten feet.
NOTE 6. Excludes setbacks in HC and 1.
NOTE 7. In the Industrial District, no minimum lot size,width or setbacks are required for unmanned electronic
sites.
NOTE 8.Tract D of USS 1864 Jesse Lee Home Subdivision shall not be used for any uses other than those allowed in
an R1 district,except for a long term care facility,aka skilled nursing care facility.
(Ord. 2007-009, § 1;Ord. 2008-006, § 1;Ord. No. 2012-002, § 1; Ord. No. 2016-009, § 1;Ord. No. 2017-002, § 1;
Ord. No. 2018-004, § 1)
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Source Information:
12 unit apartment building
• 20 parking spaces
• 10,200 square foot
• https://www.metalocus.es/en/news/precious-and-contemporary-prisms-onvx-12-housing-units-
a Ita-a rch itects
• https://www.archdailV.com/949322/12-housing-units-a-Ita
15 unit apartment
• 17 parking spaces
• 10,400 square foot lot
• https://nextmit.com/north-terrace-property-with-plans-for-15-unit-apartment-building-for-sale/
• https://nextmlt.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/18033 -Concept Apartment-building-1-
scaled.ipg
What is the missing middle?
• https://missingmiddlehousing.com/
Potential 6-plex
• 2 parking spaces for each unit
• 8,640 square foot lot(20 feet of driveway space and 20 feet of back yard)(90x96)
• https://markstewart.com/house-plans/contemporary-house-plans/skv-?
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