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Issaquah commissioners seek consistent city-branded wayfinding for Green Necklace trails
Summary
The Planning Policy Commission reviewed proposed wayfinding standards tied to the Green Necklace (soon to be Creeks to Peaks) plan and reached consensus that signs pointing to city facilities should match the city's existing wayfinding design while private-amenity signs may retain developer branding.
The Issaquah Planning Policy Commission on Jan. 9 reviewed proposed code language requiring new and redeveloped properties adjacent to the Green Necklace to provide wayfinding signage to nearby parks and trail amenities. Staff presented draft standards on size, legibility and placement; commissioners pushed for consistency with existing city signage when signs point to city facilities.
Madeline Nelson, a planning intern, described the proposed requirement: developments adjacent to the Green Necklace amenity zone would provide clear, intuitive wayfinding that directs people to adjacent parks and trails. The draft standards call for a sign face of at least 3 feet tall with primary text at least 2 inches in…
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