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• • AGENDA ITEM VI. A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Smyser P & Z MEETING DATE: November 12, 2003 TOPIC: Discussion: Banners and Temporary Signs BACKGROUND As discussed at several previous meetings, there is concern about the use of temporary signage. Temporary signage includes banners, but we should consider the other types as well. We have seen an increase in these signs of late in Lino Lakes. Staff is seeking direction on how to address the issues. The goal is for the P & Z to recommend some specific requirements. Staff will take those recommendations and prepare an amendment of the sign ordinance. The next step would be a formal public hearing at the P & Z. After that, the amendment would go to the City Council for consideration. At the October meeting, the P & Z directed staff to invite business owners to the November discussion. We mailed letters to 29 businesses that are representative of the types of business that have or are likely to use temporary signage. There was no intention to exclude any businesses, but it was not practical to invite every single commercial property owner. The letter asks that the invitation be passed on to any interested business owners. The attached matrix lists some of the issues: type, size, location, and duration of temporary signage. The matrix is presented to help with the discussion. Each row presents some options for an issue. The last column summarizes the general feelings of the P & Z based on previous discussions. Each "option" column is not intended to form a related set of requirements —we can mix up options from the different columns, or create new ones.