21.16.255 Banners.
A. The display of banners, as defined by Chapter 21.02 LMC, shall be consistent with the regulations of the Lynnwood Municipal Code.
B. For special events, the display of banners shall conform to the provisions of Chapter 5.30 LMC.
C. For civic events, the display of banners shall conform to the provisions of LMC 21.16.260.
D. The display of construction signs shall conform to the provisions of LMC 21.16.280.
E. For all other types of banners, display shall conform to the provisions of this section.
F. A banner permit is required for the installation and display of each type of banner authorized by this section. The fee for a banner permit shall be as specified by Chapter 3.104 LMC.
G. Banners shall be securely fastened as specified by the permit. Banners shall be maintained in good condition and shall be free of tears, rips, fading, delamination, detachment, etc. Banners shall not obscure or obstruct safety and fire protection equipment, appliances or signage.
H. Banner for Pre-Grand Opening Event.
1. For the purposes of this section, a “pre-grand opening event” is a one-time occurrence associated with new development or significant building expansion/renovation.
2. A banner for a pre-grand opening event may be authorized in addition to and displayed concurrently with a construction sign.
3. A banner for a pre-grand opening event shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion.
4. A banner for a pre-grand opening event shall not be displayed concurrently with a banner for a grand opening event or a periodic event.
5. A banner for a pre-grand opening event shall conform to the provisions of Table 21.16.255J.
I. Banner for Grand Opening Event.
1. For the purposes of this section, a “grand opening event” is a one-time occurrence associated with an event such as issuance of a new business license, business relocation, issuance of a new certificate of occupancy, a change in ownership, significant building expansion or renovation, etc.
2. A banner for a grand opening event shall not be displayed concurrently with a banner for a pre-grand opening event or a periodic event.
3. In conjunction with a permit for a grand-opening banner, the development and business services director may also authorize a banner upon an existing freestanding sign cabinet for the purpose of identifying a temporary business or use. The purpose is to allow a temporary business or occupancy to utilize the freestanding sign area associated with that building floor area. Such banner shall be designed to match the size and proportions of the existing freestanding sign area or cabinet, and may be displayed during the time allowed for the grand-opening banner.
J. Additional provisions for a banner for a pre-grand opening event and grand opening event are as specified by Table 21.16.255J.
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Banner for Pre-Grand Opening Event and Grand Opening Event |
Commercial Use |
Public, Institutional, or Nonprofit Use |
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1. Pre-grand opening event |
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a. One-time banner |
Permitted |
Permitted |
Permitted |
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b. Maximum duration of banner (consecutive days) |
30 |
30 |
30 |
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2. Grand opening event |
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a. One-time banner |
Permitted |
Permitted |
Permitted |
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b. Maximum duration of banner (consecutive days) |
45 |
45 |
45 |
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3. Maximum number of banners |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
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4. Permitted location (unless otherwise authorized) |
On building, at business occupancy |
On building |
On building |
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5. Maximum size of banner (based upon floor area of occupancy) |
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a. 0 – 15,000 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
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b. 15,001 – 30,000 sq. ft. |
48 sq. ft. |
48 sq. ft. |
40 sq. ft. |
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c. 30,001 – 60,000 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
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d. Greater than 60,000 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
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6. Minimum interval between displays (applies to grand opening banners and all periodic displays) |
30 |
30 |
– |
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K. Banner for Periodic Event.
1. For the purposes of this section, a “periodic event” is a unique occurrence of limited duration that is not a special event as defined by Chapter 5.30 LMC. A periodic event may be associated with and limited to a single occupancy, or a group of occupancies.
2. Additional provisions for a banner for a periodic event are as specified by Table 21.16.255K.
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Banner for Periodic Event |
Commercial Use |
Public, Institutional, or Nonprofit Use |
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1. Periodic event |
Permitted |
Permitted |
– |
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a. Maximum number of events per calendar year |
2 |
2 |
– |
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b. Maximum duration of banner (consecutive days) |
30 |
30 |
– |
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2. Maximum size of banner (based upon floor area of occupancy) |
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a. 0 – 15,000 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
32 sq. ft. |
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b. 15,001 – 30,000 sq. ft. |
48 sq. ft. |
48 sq. ft. |
40 sq. ft. |
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c. 30,001 – 60,000 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
60 sq. ft. |
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d. Greater than 60,000 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
72 sq. ft. |
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3. Maximum number of banners |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
1 per occupancy’s street frontage |
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4. Minimum interval between pre-grand opening event or grand opening event and periodic event (consecutive days) |
30 |
30 |
– |
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5. Minimum interval between periodic events (consecutive days) |
30 |
30 |
– |
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6. Permitted location (unless otherwise authorized) |
On building, at business occupancy |
On building |
On building |
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(Ord. 3399 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 3052 § 2, 2014)