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ORDINANCE NO. 3373
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Port Angeles, Washington adopting a
Facade and Signage Improvement Program.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES DO
HEREBY ORDAIN as follows:
Section 1. Title. The program authorized by this ordinance shall be called the
Community Facade and Sign Improvement Program (the Program.)
Section 2. Program adoption. A Facade and Signage Improvement Program for .
commercial buildings is hereby authorized, approved, and adopted.
Section 3. Purpose. The City recognizes the benefits to the City and the public that
can result from a facade improvement program. The City has received, and expects to receive
in the future, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) generated income that can be used
for a facade improvement program. A facade and sign improvement program focused on
commercial properties located within core commercial zones throughout the city is one method
to promote new investments, spur economic development, and increase the City's revenues.
Section 4. Program Administration. The Director of the City's Department of
Community and Economic Developmentis authorized to administer the Program. The Director
shall adopt policy to implement and administer the Program in accordance with this ordinance,
the guidelines established therein, and the grants that provided the funds to be used for the
Program.
Section 5. Funds and Limitation. The Facade Improvement Program shall be
financed with $115,992. That amount shall be taken from the Housing Rehabilitation Fund
currently held by the City as a result of CDBG grant income that specifically allows use of the
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money for a facade improvement program. That amount shall be shown as a separate line item
in the City's Economic Development Fund and shall be maintained and kept separately from
other economic development funds. The Program shall be funded only from federal or state
grants that expressly authorize use of the money for a facade improvement program. No general
funds of the City shall be used for this program.
Section 6.
Location. To be eligible for the Program, a property must be located in
one of the following zones: Commercial Arterial (CA), Commercial Shopping District (CSD),
Commercial Neighborhood (CN), Commercial Office (CO), and Commercial Business District
(CBD) zones.
Section 7. Program Elements. The Program will provide a grant for funding of
facade improvements that will enhance the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value
of individual buildings as well as surrounding areas. Awards will be issued as grants for up to
$10,000 or no more than 50% the total project cost (whichever is less) and based on the frontage
area of the building as follows:
Frontage Size (linear feet)
Grant Amount
Less than 25
Up to $5,000
25 -50
Up to $7,500
50 or more
Up to $10,000
The Program will also provide a grant for funding of sign improvements and replacement
that enhances the physical appearance, accessibility, and overall value of individual buildings
as well as surrounding areas. Awards will be issued as grants for up to $1,000 or no more than
50% the total project cost (whichever is less).
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Improvements using these funds must be made pursuant to applicable building permit(s)
and in accordance with the City of Port Angeles Comprehensive Plan and zoning requirements.
Section 8. Eligibility Criteria. Buildings must be located on an arterial roadway
within an appropriate zone or located within the City's Central Business District. The project
shall increase taxable value of building and shall be considered New Construction per RCW
36.21.080. The owner, for himself and his successors, shall agree to maintain improvements for
a minimum of a 5 year period.
Section 9. Eligible Program Items. The following shall be eligible for funding
through the Program:
Section 10.
through the Program:
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Section 11.
under the Program,
Rehabilitation, reconstruction, or restoration to the exterior, streetside of
a participating building facade;
Glass, windows, doors, trim, and accessories that are part of the streetside
facade;
Signage;
Professional architectural /design/contractor fees as deemed appropriate
for eligible works;
Awnings, canopies, fences, and landscaping features;
Street grade entrances which contribute to activity along street edge.
Ineligible Program Items. The following shall not be eligible for funding
Interior improvements;
Roof repairs;
Non streetfacing entrances;
Non arterial street locations inside a commercial zone, but, outside the
Central Business District;
Signs resulting in an increase in sign area as defined by PAMC
14.36.020;
Non permanent or temporary structures.
Evaluation Criteria and Prioritization. In evaluating proposals for funding
the following factors shall be considered:
Private contribution over and above the required match;
Present condition of existing facade or sign;
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The building's overall public visibility, i.e., the building's relationship to
public parking, widely utilized civic spaces, or public parks;
Expected increase in assessed value of improvement;
Historical preservation;
Context in the block or neighborhood;
Priority will be given to projects that benefit partner projects on same
block;
Other factors relevant to the purpose of the Program may be considered.
Section 12. Process. The administrative procedure to be adopted by the Director for
reviewing and evaluating applications for funding under the Program shall be fair and objective.
At a minimum, the review and evaluation process shall include in the following:
1. Arrange pre- application meeting with staff to determine eligibility.
2. Submit application along with relevant paperwork, including, but not
limited to:
• Written summary of how the project addresses evaluation criteria;
• An itemized cost breakdown;
• Historical documentation;
• Architectural renderings;
• Site photos and/or plans.
3. Staff will perform initial site visit(s) and inspection(s) of the property.
4. A recommendation will be made by staff and forwarded to the City
Planning Commission:
• Projects located within the CBD will be circulated to the Port
Angeles Downtown Association (PADA) Design Committee for
comment.
5. Upon selection by Planning Commission, a grant agreement is made and
construction of the approved work may begin.
6. Upon completion of work, staff will conduct final site visit(s) and
inspection(s) to ensure compliance with grant agreement.
7. Upon review and approval, the City will issue a grant check to the
applicant for the full amount of approved funding.
Section 13. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the
City legislative body, is not subject to referendum. This ordinance shall take effect five days
after its publication by summary.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 4th day of August, 2009.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Becky J. U Cler . illiam oor, City Attorney
PUBLISHED: August 9 , 2009
By Summary
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Summaries of Ordinances Adopted by the
Port Angeles City Council
on August 4, 2009
Ordinance No. 3369
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, rezones Lots 11 and 12 of Block 239,
and Lots 9 and 10 of Block 260, Townsite of Port Angeles, from Residential Single Family (RS-
7) to Commercial Office (CO).
Ordinance No. 3370
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, approves the 13 -lot subdivision in the
RS -9 zone known as JOKRIJO Subdivision.
Ordinance No. 3371
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises Chapter 3.42 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to the Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance Fund.
Ordinance No. 3372
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, revises Chapter 3.70 of the Port
Angeles Municipal Code relating to Medic I Charges.
Ordinance No. 3373
This Ordinance of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, adopts a Facade and Signage
Improvement Program.
The full texts of the Ordinances are available at City Hall in the City Clerk's office, on the City's
website at www.cityofpa.us , or will be mailed upon request. Office hours are Monday through
Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These Ordinances shall
take effect five days following the date of publication by summary.
Becky J. Upton, MMC
City Clerk
Publish: August 9, 2009