§ 16.28.235. Posting of information sign for major projects required.

A.

For purposes of this section, "major project" means a project meeting one of the following criteria:

1.

New construction or demolition of a building more than three stories in height;

2.

New construction or demolition of a building with an average roof height more than forty feet above grade, excluding rood access structures or parapets;

3.

New construction or demolition of a building covering ten thousand square feet or more of lot area, regardless of height; or

4.

Any alteration to a building façade or any demolition activity that impacts the exterior of the building and is performed at a level above the third story or more than forty feet above grade, whichever is less.

B.

Upon the issuance of a building or demolition permit for a major project, signs shall be posted at the construction or demolition site(s) in accordance with this section.

C.

A project information sign shall be posted at all major project sites containing the following information:

1.

A rendering or elevation drawing of the building exterior that does not contain logos or commercially recognizable symbols, provided that a rendering or elevation drawing is not required for demolition projects;

2.

A title line stating "Work in Progress" and specifying the intended type(s) of occupancy classification(s);

3.

Anticipated project completion date;

4.

The name or company name, physical address, and telephone number of the owner of the property;

5.

Website and telephone number of the project developer or development company, if applicable; and

6.

The company name and telephone number of the general contractor, or for a demolition site, the demolition contractor.

D.

Speed limit traffic signs shall be posted along all public streets and roadways within one hundred linear feet of any major project site so as to be visible to approaching motor vehicle occupants. The signs shall post a speed limit of fifteen mph.

E.

The project information signs required by this section shall comply with the latest edition of the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

F.

The project information sign and motor vehicle speed limit signs must be in place at least twenty-four hours prior to commencement of any construction or demolition activity, and shall remain visible at the site until all work is completed.

(Amdt. 1 to Ord. BL2016-223 § 3, 2016; Ord. BL2016-223 § 3, 2016; Ord. BL2015-1016 § 1, 2015)