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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.16 OF THE MARYSVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
section 1.MMC 16.16.030,which reads as follows:
16.16.030 Signs prohibited.The following types
of signs are prohibited in the city:
(1)Portable readerboard signs;
(2)signs that create a safety hazard for
pedestrians or motorists,as determined by the police
chief or building official;
(3)signs located in or on public right-of-way;
provided,that awning signs and projecting signs may
extend over pUblic right-of-way if they otherwise
conform with this chapter;provided further,that
certain real estate signs are allowed on the periphery
of pUblic right-of-way pursuant to section 16.16.160;
(4)Signs imitating or resembling official
traffic or government signs or signals,as determined
by the pUblic works director or police chief;
(5)signs attached to trees,utility poles,
street lights,or any public property without
permission of the government agency owning the same;
(6)Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which
are parked or located for the primary purpose of
displaying said sign.See RCW 46.90.436.(This does
not apply to signs or lettering on buses,taxis,or
vehicles operating during the normal course of
business,or vehicles which are advertising themselves
for sale.);
(7)Signs over thirty-two square feet in area
which rotate,or have a part or parts in excess of such
size which move or revolve;
(8)Displays of banners,clusters of flags,
posters,pennants,ribbons,streamers,strings of
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lights,spinners,twirlers or propellers,flashing,
rotating or blinking lights,flares,balloons or
inflated signs over twenty-four inches in diameter,and
similar devices of a carnival nature;provided,that
certain signs and devices of this nature are permitted
on a limited basis pursuant to section 16.16.190;
(9)Searchlights and beacons,except as permitted
for special events pursuant to section 16.16.190.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.030 Signs prohibited.The following types
of signs are prohibited in the city:
(1)Portable readerboard signs;
(2)signs that create a safety hazard for
pedestrians or motorists,as determined by the police
chief or city engineer;
(3)signs located in or on public right-of-way;
provided,that awning signs and projecting signs may
extend over pUblic right-of-way if they otherwise
conform with this chapter;provided further,that
certain real estate signs are allowed on the periphery
of public right-of-way pursuant to Section 16.16.160;
and provided further,political signs are allowed
within the public right-of-way which otherwise comply
with section 16.16.170;
(4)signs imitating or resembling official
traffic or government signs or signals,ass determined
by the public works director or police chief;
(5)signs attached to trees,utility poles,
street lights,or any pUblic property without
permission of the government agency owning the same;
(6)signs placed on vehicles or trailers which
are parked or located for the primary purpose of
displaying said sign.See RCW 46.90.436.(This does
not apply to signs or lettering on buses,taxis,or
vehicles operating during the normal course of
business,or vehicles which are advertising themselves
for sale.);
(7)Signs over thirty-two square feet in area
which rotate,or have a part or parts in excess of such
size which move or revolve;
(8)Displays of banners,clusters of flags,
posters,pennants,ribbons,streamers,strings of
lights,spinners,twirlers or propellers,flashing,
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rotating or blinking lights,flares,balloons or
inflated signs over twenty-four inches in diameter,and
similar devices of a carnival nature;provided,that
certain signs and devices of this nature are permitted
on a limited basis pursuant to section 16.16.190;
(9)Searchlights and beacons,except as permitted
for special events pursuant to section 16.16.190.
section 2.MMC 16.16.140,which reads as follows:
16.16.140 Design and construction specifications.
(a)Chapter 4 of the Uniform sign Code,1985
Edition,as adopted by the International Conference of
Building Officials,is adopted by reference.Said
chapter specifies design criteria,construction
standards,requirements for materials,and limitations
on the projection and clearance of signs.
(b)All freestanding monument and pole signs
shall have self-supporting structures erected on or
permanently attached to an adequate foundation approved
by the building official.
(c)All portable signs on display shall be braced
or secured to prevent motion.
(d)All signs abutting or extending over pUblic
right-of-way shall be SUbject to review by the police
chief and/or building official for the purpose of
determining that there will be no hazards created for
motorists or pedestrians.No sign shall project within
two feet of the curb line.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.140 Design and construction specifications.
(a)Chapter 4 of the Uniform sign Code,1985
Edition,as adopted by the International Conference of
Building Officials,is adopted by reference.Said
chapter specifies design criteria,construction
standards,requirements for materials,and limitations
on the projection and clearance of signs.
(b)All freestanding monument and pole signs
shall have self-supporting structures erected on or
permanently attached to an adequate foundation approved
by the building official.
(c)All portable signs on display shall be braced
or secured to prevent motion.
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(d)All signs abutting or extending over public
right-of-way shall be subject to review by the police
chief and/or city engineer for the purpose of
determining that there will be no hazards created for
motorists or pedestrians.
section 3.MMC 16.16.170,which reads as follows:
16.16.170 Political signs. signs,posters or
bills promoting or publicizing candidates for public
office or issues that are to be voted upon in a
primary,general of special election may be displayed
on private property in accordance with the following
restrictions:
(1)Time Limitations.Political signs shall be
permitted only for a period of sixty days preceding the
election and for a period of seven days following such
election.
(2)Prohibited on Public property.It is
unlawful for any person to paste,paint,affix or
fasten any political sign on a utility pole or on any
public right-of-way,property,building or structure.
(3)Responsibility for Compliance.It shall be
presumed that any violation of this section was done at
the direction and request of the political candidate
and/or campaign director.
is hereby amended to read as follows:
16.16.170 Political signs.Signs,posters or
bills promoting or publicizing candidates for public
office or issues that are to be voted upon in a
primary,general of special election may be displayed
in accordance with the following restrictions:
(1)Time Limitations.Political signs shall be
removed within seven days following an election.
(2)Prohibited on Public Property.It is
unlawful for any person to paste,paint,affix or
fasten any political sign on a utility pole or on any
pUblic building or structure.No political sign placed
within the public right-of-way shall create a safety
hazard for pedestrians or motorists as determined by
the chief of police or city engineer.
(3)Responsibility for Compliance.It shall be
presumed that any violation of this section was done at
the direction and request of the political candidate
and/or campaign director.
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PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this
Lj#,day of ~er,1993.
CITY ~VILLE ~
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Attest:~B~~"~=City ClerkAP:roe:astO form:
By/J~~UJd
/City Attorney
Mayor
Date of Publication:
Effective Date (5 days after pUblication):
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