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Planning & Zoning Board May 10, 2023 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Evenson moved to approve the preliminary plat subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. Motion seconded by Mr. Wipperfurth. Motion carried 7-0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Sign Ordinance-Dynamic Display Sign Size The amended City Code Chapter 1010: Signs ordinance went into effect May 4, 2023. The amendment included increasing the size of dynamic display signs from 20 sf to 32 sf with an 8 second hold. B. Text Amendment-Backyard Chickens Planning and Zoning member Mr. Wipperfurth requested a discussion item regarding backyard chickens be added to the agenda. The current zoning ordinance allows for farm animals such as chickens in rurally zone properties (R-X, Rural Executive). There are over 8,000 acres of rurally zoned property in the City that allows for farm animals. The City adopted a new ordinance on January 5, 2023. During the 24 month update process, there was no interest by the City Council to revise the zoning ordinance to allow chickens in other zoning districts. After discussion and review of the material presented, the Board recommended the discussion move forward to the City Council to review the allowance of chickens in residential areas with a 6-1 poll. The Board thinks guidelines to be considered are the number of chickens one could own and to monitor the ratio of chickens to lot size, where the chickens are kept and how far away from the property line the coup would need to be constructed. This would be necessitated to govern and mitigate some of the issues that may arise. C. Project Updates Staff provided an update on projects. Mr. Evenson moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Mr. Vojtech. Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie Whitney – Community Development Administrative Assistant