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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 5C STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: May 14, 2014 REQUEST: Public Hearing. Amendment to Section 1010 of City Code Regulating Signs APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes REVIEW DEADLINE: Not Applicable — City Initiated BACKGROUND Following a City Council request to review the City's temporary sign regulations, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public forum 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 of 2013 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 Board reviewed and discussed several proposed changes at its October 9, 2013 meeting. Comments were forwarded to the City Council and discussed at the November 4, 2013 Council work session. ANALYSIS Based on these comments, Planning and Zoning Board's discussion and direction provided by the City Council staff is proposing the following changes. The proposed changes are broken up into three sign categories — Definitions, Permanent Signs and Temporary Signs. Staff will also be proposing some minor technical clarifications. Definitions The term "Advertising Sign" was changed to Off -Premise Sign. The definition for "Non Commercial Speech" was changed to read as follows: 1