Title
An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 47 (Streets) to Establish Sidewalk Occupancy Standards for Portable Off-Premise Signs in the Downtown (Ordinance No. 10-14)
Memorandum
Approval of this amendment would allow businesses to obtain annual permits to place portable off-premise business signs in public rights-of-way within the downtown.
Subsequent to First Reading of the ordinance on May 3, 2010, Planning staff held an informational meeting on the proposed amendments at the Downtown Development Authority Office. Based on comments received at the meeting, the following changes have been incorporated into the attached amendment, dated May 12, 2010 (strikethroughs are deletions; yellow highlights are additions):
1. The limit of two signs per property has been replaced by a limitation of two signs per building entrance fronting the sidewalk. This change allows a proportional number of signs in front of larger properties, such as Kerrytown Shops.
2. The height limit has been increased to 42 inches to allow for spring-loaded wind-resistant signs on bases.
3. The sign placement requirements have been clarified to indicate the signs must be located on the sidewalk at least 6 feet from the front property line and 18 inches from the face of curb.
4. Several language clarifications have been incorporated.
Staff recommends approval of the revised draft amendments. If approved, Planning and Development staff will establish a permit and advertise an application process to be in place for issuance of annual permits starting July 1, 2010.
Attachment: 5/12/10 Draft Amendment to Chapter 61
Staff
Prepared by: Wendy L. Rampson, Planning Manager
Reviewed by: Sumedh Bahl, Interim Community Services Administrator
Body
ORDINANCE NO. ORD-10-14
First Reading : May 3, 2010
Public Hearing : May 17, 2010
Approved: May 17, 2010
Published: May 20, 2010
Effective: May 30, 2010
STREETS
TO ESTABLISH SIDEWALK OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
FOR PORTABLE OFF-PREMISE SIGNS IN THE DOWNTOWN
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