Showing ordinances that apply to Ravensdale, WA
Ravensdale is an unincorporated community (population 555) in King County, Washington. Because Ravensdale is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, King County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The signage rules rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Unincorporated King County permits one non-illuminated sign for a home occupation, limited to 2 square feet and attached to the dwelling. Freestanding or illuminated signs are prohibited under KCC 21A.20.
Home occupations in unincorporated King County are permitted one identification sign under KCC 21A.30.080 and the sign regulations in KCC 21A.20. The sign must not exceed 2 square feet in area, must be attached flat to the dwelling or accessory building, and cannot be internally or externally illuminated. Freestanding pole signs, yard signs, banners, flashing lights, LED message boards, and rooftop signs are all prohibited for home occupations in residential zones. The sign may identify the business name and contact information but cannot advertise products, promotions, or prices. Temporary signs, including A-frame sandwich boards on the sidewalk or public right-of-way, are not permitted. Window signs promoting the home business are also restricted in residential zones. A separate sign permit is generally not required for home occupation signs that meet these standards, but the property owner is responsible for compliance. Signs placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles are prohibited countywide and are subject to removal. Rural-zoned properties may have slightly different rules, and historic district overlays can impose additional restrictions. Incorporated cities within King County (such as Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle) maintain their own sign codes, which differ from county rules.
Illegal home business signs are treated as code violations under KCC Title 23. Enforcement includes notice of violation requiring removal, civil penalties that can start at $100 per day, and possible confiscation of signs placed in the public right-of-way.
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