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WS Item # 3 WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT Work Session Item No. 3 Date: November 4, 2013 To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Re: Signage Requirements Background Planning and Zoning Board held a public forum, in December of 2012, to solicit comments from area businesses and institutional uses. Staff also completed a survey of sign regulations for surrounding communities. Nine (9) individuals brought forth suggestions regarding signage needs. In general the respondents requested more flexibility in the annual day allowance, location and duration of temporary sign permits. The board discussed several options in February of 2013 however staff has not made any final recommendations. In September the City Council was approached by the pastor of Gethsemane Church requesting additional signage and expressing concern over the limited flexibility for multiple temporary signs on a property. The council directed staff to bring the issue back to the Planning and Zoning board for further discussion. The following modifications were discussed at the October 9, 2013 Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The proposed changes for consideration are broken up into two sign categories Permanent Signs and Temporary Signs. It is also likely that with any proposed amendment would also include some suggested modifications to the definition section of the ordinance. Permanent Signs 1.Increase allowance for permanent signage for non-residential uses in residential areas e.g., schools & churches as follows: Allow for both a wall sign and a monument sign for these uses. The ordinance does not currently allow for both. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended no change.