Extracted standards
21 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
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- Larger-scale hours approved
The review authority shall approve the hours of operation and overall duration of the outdoor display and sale.
- Larger-scale overnight approved
Outdoor sales and display items and facilities may remain on site at the close of business (i.e., overnight), only if approved by the review authority.
- Larger-scale prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance. in residential
Outdoor displays and sales shall not be located in any residential zone.
- Maximum display heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.7 ft
The outdoor display of merchandise shall not exceed a height of seven feet above finished grade, unless a greater height is allowed through use permit approval in compliance with Chapter 17.68.
- No additional signs
Additional signs, beyond those normally allowed consistent with Chapter 17.48, shall not be allowed.
- Permanent display admin permit
An administrative permit shall be required for a permanent outdoor display or sale.
- Permanent display directly related
The sale or display shall be directly related to a business occupying a permanent structure on the subject property and shall only display goods of the subject business.
- Permanent display fixed location
An outdoor display or sale area shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved, and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and does not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, required parking spaces, or pedestrian walkways.
- Permanent display hours limited
Hours of operation shall be limited to business hours with all outdoor sales and display items brought indoors at the close of daily business, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
- Permanent display no right-of-way
An outdoor sale or display shall not be located in a public right-of-way, shall not encroach into setbacks, and shall not obstruct intersection visibility or otherwise create a hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Permanent display pedestrian oriented
An outdoor display or sale area shall be oriented towards pedestrians.
- Screening required
The Director may require outdoor sales and display areas be screened from the view of adjoining public rights-of-way by decorative walls, fences, or landscaping.
- Temporary display directly related
The display or sale shall be directly related to the business occupying the site and shall only display goods of the subject business.
- Temporary display established business criteria
The business location shall be a standalone building or a physically separated suite within a multitenant building. Physically separated is defined as an enclosed area with a lockable door; The business shall have a point-of-sale for retail transactions and shall conduct sales at the business location (e.g., the location cannot function as merchandise storage); The business shall have its own name, provided that any business occupying the same location as a previous business, under the management and control of the same or substantially similar people as that previous business, and engaged in a substantially similar business as that previous business, shall not be considered a new business simply because of a change of name; Any sales made by a business shall be made under the business's name and all price tags and receipts shall identify that name; and The business shall have a valid business tax certificate.
- Temporary display max area200 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The display or sale shall not exceed 200 square feet in area.
- Temporary display max days per month10 days
The display or sale shall not exceed 10 days in any calendar month, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
- Temporary display max sign area20 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
One sign, not to exceed 20 square feet, is permitted for a temporary outdoor display or sale.
- Temporary display no obstruction
The display or sale shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation, including drive aisles, fire lanes, or required parking spaces.
- Temporary display no right-of-way
The display or sale shall not be located in a public right-of-way or encroach into any required setback.
- Temporary display removed daily
The display or sale shall be removed at the close of daily business, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
- Temporary display same site
The display or sale shall be located on the same site as the established business.
From the ordinance
This section establishes standards for temporary, larger-scale, and permanent outdoor displays and sales in compliance with Chapters 17.16 through 17.32. (1) Temporary outdoor displays and sales. Temporary outdoor displays and sales conducted in conjunction with an established business shall be subject to the following standards: a. The display or sale shall be located on the same site as the established business. b. The display or sale shall be directly related to the business occupying the site and shall only display goods of the subject business. c. The display or sale shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation, including drive aisles, fire lanes, or required parking spaces. d. The display or sale shall not be located in a public right-of-way or encroach into any required setback. e. The display or sale shall be removed at the close of daily business, unless otherwise approved by the Director. f. The display or sale shall not exceed 10 days in any calendar month, unless otherwise approved by the Director. g. The display or sale shall not exceed 200 square feet in area. h. All display and sale items and facilities shall be removed from the site at the close of daily business, unless otherwise approved by the Director. i. One sign, not to exceed 20 square feet, is permitted for a temporary outdoor display or sale. Signs shall be in compliance with Section 17.48.090(14). j. Established business criteria: 1. The business location shall be a standalone building or a physically separated suite within a multitenant building. Physically separated is defined as an enclosed area with a lockable door; 2. The business shall have a point-of-sale for retail transactions and shall conduct sales at the business location (e.g., the location cannot function as merchandise storage); 3. The business shall have its own name, provided that any business occupying the same location as a previous business, under the management and control of the same or substantially similar people as that previous business, and engaged in a substantially similar business as that previous business, shall not be considered a new business simply because of a change of name; 4. Any sales made by a business shall be made under the business's name and all price tags and receipts shall identify that name; and 5. The business shall have a valid business tax certificate. (2) Farmer's markets, community outdoor markets, and similar larger-scale outdoor displays and sales. Larger-scale outdoor displays and sales, such as farmer's markets and similar outdoor sales activities, should be encouraged to animate the community and enliven commercial districts. Larger-scale outdoor displays and sales shall be subject to the following standards: a. The review authority shall approve the hours of operation and overall duration of the outdoor display and sale. b. Outdoor sales and display items and facilities may remain on site at the close of business (i.e., overnight), only if approved by the review authority. c. Outdoor displays and sales shall not be located in any residential zone. d. The review authority may apply standards similar to those required for temporary and permanent outdoor display and sales and additional standards to minimize potential adverse effects on surrounding properties and infrastructure or on the public health, safety, and welfare. (3) Permanent outdoor displays and sales. Permanent outdoor commercial sales and displays conducted in conjunction with an established business shall be subject to the following standards: a. An administrative permit shall be required for a permanent outdoor display or sale. b. The sale or display shall be directly related to a business occupying a permanent structure on the subject property and shall only display goods of the subject business. c. An outdoor display or sale area shall occupy a fixed, specifically approved, and defined location that does not disrupt the normal function of the site or its circulation, and does not encroach upon driveways, landscaped areas, required parking spaces, or pedestrian walkways. d. An outdoor sale or display shall not be located in a public right-of-way, shall not encroach into setbacks, and shall not obstruct intersection visibility or otherwise create a hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. e. An outdoor display or sale area shall be oriented towards pedestrians. f. The outdoor display of merchandise shall not exceed a height of seven feet above finished grade, unless a greater height is allowed through use permit approval in compliance with Chapter 17.68. g. The Director may require outdoor sales and display areas be screened from the view of adjoining public rights-of-way by decorative walls, fences, or landscaping. h. Hours of operation shall be limited to business hours with all outdoor sales and display items brought indoors at the close of daily business, unless otherwise approved by the Director. i. Additional signs, beyond those normally allowed consistent with Chapter 17.48, shall not be allowed.