Approving a motorist information sign program BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: }
Approving a Motorist Informational Sign }
program and associated fees for placement } Resolution No. 15- "L�
of commercial wayfinding signs on county }
rights of way. }
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners supports the growth of commercial
businesses and tourism in Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, RCW 47.36.300 allows for local governments to erect directional signage for
motorist services businesses qualified for motorist information sign panels and charge
appropriate fees for such signage; and
WHEREAS, application approval shall be granted by the Public Works Department and a
fee of $250.00 per directional sign or as approved on the most current fee schedule and shall be
paid prior to installation; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County forces will install Motorist Informational Signs in the county
rights of way at the applicant's expense.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, Lewis County hereby establishes a Motorist
Informational Sign program for the erection of directional signage on County rights of way at the
applicant's expense of $250 per sign or as approved on the most current fee schedule. All signs
and installations shall be approved by Lewis County Public Works and meet the requirements of
RCW 47.36.300.
DONE in open session this 5th day of October 2015.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan L. Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
By: De. . rosecuting Attorney Edna J. Fund, Ch. '
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2025 N.E KRESKY
CHEHALIS,WA 98532
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LEWIS COU NTY
DIRECTIONAL SIGN APPLICATION
Application Date: Project Title/Job No:
Applicant Name: Address:
Day Phone: Other Phone: FAX:
*INCLUDE PLANS OR DRAWING WITH APPLICATION*
DESCRIPTION&TYPE OF SIGN REQUESTED:
Qty of signs
Cost
LIST CHOICE OF PHYSICAL LOCATION OF SIGN/SIGNS(refer to attached):
Permittee agrees to comply with the terms and conditions contained herein(see attachment for Terms and Conditions).
Signature: Date:
Total Signs Requested: Amount:
Terms and Conditions
1.) Motorist Information Directional guide signs must be purchased for commercial
use at cost of$250 or as approved in the current fee schedule per sign location.
2.) When installed, signs will be designed consistent with Washington State
Department of Transportation(WSDOT) and/or MUTCD standards for motorist
information signs.
3.) Signs will be permitted between the nearest freeway interchange and the site of
the requesting business; and when WSDOT permits such signing for the business
on the freeway, unless otherwise authorized.
4.) Motorist information signs will be maintained by Lewis County at the expense of
the applicant.
Executive Summary
BOCC Meeting Date:
2015-10-05
Contact:
Tim Elsea
Department:
Public Works
Wording
Resolution approving a Motorist Informational Sign program and associated fees for placement of
commercial way-finding signs on county rights of way.
Description
Resolution allowing county forces to install Motorist Informational Signs in the county rights of way.
Application approval shall be granted by the Public Works Department and fee of $250.00 or as
approved by the current fee schedule per directional sign shall be paid prior to installation. Lewis
County forces will install Motorist Informational Signs in the county rights of way at the applicant's
expense.
Recommendation
Other
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution #: 15' 254 BOCC Meeting Date: Oct 05, 2015
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Resolution approving a Motorist Informational Sign program and associated fees for placement of commercial
way-finding signs on county rights of way.
Brief Reason for BOCC Action:
Resolution allows for local governments to erect directional signage for motorist services businesses qualified
for motorist information sign panels and charge appropriate fees for such signage.
RECEIVED
Submitted By: Shipman, Ray Phone: 2697
Date Submitted: Aug 03, 2015 SEP 2 4 2015
Contact Person Who Will Attend BOCC Meeting: Tim Elsea
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
LEWIS CO. PROS.. ATTY.
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User Group Status
Martin, Erik Pending
Amrine, Kim Public Works Pending
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Additional Copies
Ray Shipman,PW
Kim Amrine,PW