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Agenda item: S • 4/26/93 ITEM: Public hearing on proposed changes to §9-13.03 {11} of the zoning code relating to 'displays not constituting signs'. SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: At the last commission meeting staff discussed possible problems with temporary signs and 'displays not constituting signs'. After discussion, the commission and staff agreed that temporary signs are not a problem, but that the 'displays not constituting signs' should be more carefully regulated to avoid possible problems during the Fair and prevalence of this form of advertising without much control. During the. fair two years ago a collapsed balloon started a fire behind Bullseye which put out the traffic lights and required substantial emergency vehicle assistance. These displays now require special council approval, which is difficult to arrange given the short notice from business owners. • The proposed changes are consistent with other neighboring suburban cities and allow for a display (balloon) for five days for a grand opening or special civic event. Esistinq: 9-13.03{il} Displays not constituting signs. animal displays, pieces of sculpture, fountains, aerial searchlights or other displays or features which direct attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business yet not defined herein as such or commonly considered a sign, shall comply requirements of §9-13.03. Proposed: 9-13.03 {11} Displays not constituting signs. Banners, pennants, whirling devices, balloons, animal displays, lights, or other displays or features which direct attention to an object,. product, place, activity, person, institution, business are not permitted in any zone except in a business zone for business grand openings or special civic events. one 'display not constituting a sign ' may be granted to a specific business or shopping center for these events. No more than one 'display not constituting a sign' may be granted for a shopping center or building at one time. On such occasions, a temporary sign permit • for up to five consecutive days may be issued by the city.