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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07112023 Planning & Zoning Work Session Packet Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session Packet Work Session Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Council Chambers, City Hall At 6:00 pm The City of Seward,Alaska SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION jo WORK SESSION AGENDA July 11, 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 Sean Ulman d Multi family dwelling concept#1.............................................24 Commissioner Term February,2025 e. Multi family dwelling concept#2.............................................28 Brenan Hornseth Commissioner f. Multi family dwelling concept#3.............................................30 Term February,2025 Vacant 4) ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Term February,2025 Vacant Commissioner Term February,2026 Norm Regis Acting City Manager Jason Bickling Community Development Director Courtney Bringhurst City Planner Selena Soto Planning Assistant Kris Peck City Clerk 1 OUTCOME GOALS 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. 2 SIGN CODE: PROPOSED REVISIONS 3 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. Seward,Alaska,Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 1 of 13 4 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. Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 2 of 13 5 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. Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 3 of 13 6 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 Sign Area . r W• ' 0 1 7:1 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. Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 4 of 13 7 FIGURE 15.20.8 00 0 00 0 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. FIGURE 15.20.0 Sign Area Sign Area /Sign Area FREESTANDING POLE MONUMENT SIGN SIGN SIGN FIGURE 15.20.D Sign Area z F- r z V 'U W H o Sign Area � ;SUSPENDED; SIGN Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 5 of 13 8 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. FIGURE 15.20.E 20•e,a. MONUMENT SIGN POLE SIGN 20'Sa ----- (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 Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 6 of 13 9 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) Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 7 of 13 10 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; Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 8 of 13 11 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 Banners Feather signs Prohibited r Political signs (Residential Districts) Political signs Max 6 sgft (Commercial Districts) Max 32 sgft Small yard signs Snipe signs (Pro M1ibit...premises and in right-of-nays) (Ord. 98-02;Ord. No. 2010-007, § 1, 10-25-2010; Ord. No. 2019-002, § 1, 1-28-2019) Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 9 of 13 12 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 1e sgft Prohibited 1 � x 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) Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 10 of 13 13 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 Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 11 of 13 14 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; Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 12 of 13 15 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) Created: 2023-05-24 16:26:28 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 13 of 13 16 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 17 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 Created: 2023-06-06 15:43:07 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 1 of 4 18 v � O O u ? 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O V1 M V1 M O M aJ aJ N o tlmo aJ N hA Q- CU X a) O U tD _0 0- 0 cu J cu E (D Lo 7 N N E Ln O X a, Z cu � Z Q Table 15.10.222. Development Requirements—Table Notes 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) Created: 2023-06-06 15:43:07 [EST] (Supp. No.26-1,Update 1) Page 4 of 4 21 MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING TYPES 22 P� I ( I d c i oLn n�sl n n'rtl �� �•-scn�� �rly rhyl 1A� d7C CD � it nn nn CZ U i "7` A., . r g tf � � O �� ..� B ,, W• N It:- N 3 � i (D z 0 II ea 4— qq L2 rn Q - c � c4 cv X s r � cJy O � � Z I O U MULTI-FAMLY DWELLING CONCEPT #1 24 J r) _ W f •' r, z>y�'AP 4��r •.�:_.. ., � _� gyp',r;.'�-ti. -.,_��i� r. etr�� .- �. � *Four stories *12 units 25 FACADE NORD h / ` 4it �•'G F�...,,',� `:'. '"r ���aa~..gg ,,�� :air rir f�����7# ` -.'n. y1 �';�dl� r y�,�(���, ��.�r�l,r�;i RSG � • �,- r@ l�S� T.n(�'��,Y �.` F �jf 4M' X - +�p�rl. 75' kk' 10i (. - ��.r, Y`e"+�Si ,•., ' 1. ^�>�, A.° J �u�`�� ' �'t/�/�''y'y�'�y�y y� ' RUE LECOUFLE rimrmrmnnm � . G3 P4 PS P6 P7 PE20 �oru o[a[rs � n5C 9. 545;. H PE19 G2 PE18 G1 PE17 i G8 P9 P10 P11 P12 = R1-3 P4* PE15 PE16 - -- .-.. ............... 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P r Kit. °O 9/8xl2/4 9/8x12/4°° 9/8x12/4°° 't Dn Dn Dn 48/6 Garage Garage Garage Dining Dining Dining 11/4 x 21/6 11/4 x 21/6 t 1/4 x 21/6 11/6 x 8/9 11/6 x 8/9 11/6 x 8/9 1 Dp Up I,p Up Up Up Living Living Living 1510 x 17/11 15/0 x 16/11 15/0 x 17/11 48/0� Unit A and C Unit B 1st Floor- 310 Sq.Ft. 1 st Floor- 310 Sq.Ft. 2nd Floor- 640 Sq.Ft. 2nd Floor- 624 Sq.Ft. 3rd Floor- 600 Sq.Ft. 3rd Floor- 584 Sq.Ft. Bed#2 Bed#2 Bed#2 Total- 1,550 Sq.Ft. Total- 1,518 Sq.Ft. 12/2 x 12/3 12/2 x 12/3 12/2 x 12/3 F„r Fur Lower Floor 310 sq. ft. Bath Dn Dn �JBat ` Dn C?4B ath Second Floor 640 sq. ft. Third Floor 600 sq. ft. YoBath< — �BathCfl Bath CC Primary Primary Primary Total 1,550 s ft. Bedroom � � Bedroom Bedroom q• 12/8 x 12/3 12/8 x 11/3 12/8 x 12/3 16/0 Width x 48/6 Depth Mark Ste\�Mrt Home Design 503.701.4888 markstewart.com 22582 Main Street Suite 309 Sherwood, OR 97140 CONCEPT DRAWING North Patio P. Patio P. Office Office Office Office Office Office 15/0 x 12/6 15/0 x 12/6 15/0 x 12/6 1510 x 12/6 1510 x 12/6 1510 x 12/6 Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage Garage 11/4x21/6 11/4x21/6 11/4x21/6 11/4x21/6 11/4x21/6 11/4x21/6 7 r_________I r_________r Q � i li U U I r 1 li i li 90 U $, I P P P I I Up U P lip LL I � I I I I Q 100' South 3-Plex: 48' 6" x 48' (zero lot line) �I - W 4 . 'a 6-Plex: , . I *Adding space for vehicles and patios (without changing footprint of structure) 4116 -Add 11' 6" on patio side -Add 30 feet to garage side -2 ft setbacks on road and alley * - R Q sides nt � D iL -90' x 100' = 9,000 square feet x 32 _ 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- alta-architects • https://www.archdailV.com/949322/12-housing-units-a-Ita 15 unit apartment • 17 parking spaces • 10,400 square foot lot • https://nextmlt.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-l- 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) 33