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August 8, 2008
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P.O. Box 3442
Seattle, WA 98124
Gentlemen,
(360) 458 -3244
This letter shall serve official notice that the placement of your sign is in violation of City of Yelm Municipal Code Chapter 15. The
use of a Sandwich Board Sign is limited to a Special Event or Grand Opening. Sandwich Board signs under these conditions are
through a no fee permit and are limited in size, location and time frame:
Special Event Signs for Businesses and Organizations. Such temporary signs may be placed on premises only
and shall not be larger than 20 square feet. Sandwich board signs are permitted, provided each side does not
exceed two and one -half feet by four feet. Said signs shall not be posted or attached to telephone poles, power
poles or other public utility facilities. Such signs may be permitted, on premises only and for a period of 14 days
only, (15.24.090 (B) YMC)
If you operate a businesses located in the Central Business District or in a Multiple Occupancy Complex you may take the sign code
provision to allow Sandwich Board Signs for the attraction of pedestrian traffic with all the following provisions:
Sandwich Board Signs. Businesses that cater to pedestrians such as restaurants, retail businesses that sell
clothing, gifts, accessories, small markets, or other similar uses as determined by the administrator shall be
allowed to have sandwich board signs. Such signs shall only be pedestrian- oriented in nature and businesses
will only be allowed a maximum of one sandwich board sign. Sandwich board signs are subject to the following
conditions:
1. Proof of liability insurance shall be furnished with the sign permit in the minimum aggregate sum of
$500,000 and that the city of Yelm is named as an additional insured on such policy.
2. The area of the sandwich board shall not exceed six square feet per side in size and shall not be wider
than two feet.
3. Sandwich boards shall be constructed out of materials able to withstand typical Northwest weather
such as metal, finished wood, chalkboard, whiteboard, or plastic. Sandwich boards shall be maintained in a
legible and intact manner.
4. Sandwich boards may only be displayed during business hours. If business hours continue past
daylight hours, precautions should be taken to place the sign in a location where it is readily visible after dark.
Sandwich boards shall not be wired for lighting.
5. Sandwich boards advertising businesses with buildings directly adjacent to a public sidewalk may be
located in front of the building in which the business is located.
6. Sandwich boards advertising businesses in multiple- occupancy buildings may be located no further
than 12 feet from the entrance of the business and must be located on a pedestrian pathway. (15.24.090 (G)
YMC)
To avoid further action by the City, please remove the sign(s) and bring your business into compliance with the YOrn Municipal
Code. Thanks you.
If you have any questions, or if I can be of further Assistance, please contact me at (360) 458 -8407.
Sincer
Gary L Carlson
Building Official
City of Yelm
The City of Yelm is an Equal Opportunity Provider
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