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• • Planning & Zoning Board November 10, 2004 Page 11 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Temporary Signage Update Staff presented its analysis and recommendations regarding temporary signage, banners, and portable signs. He reviewed the suggested definitions for temporary signage, banner, and portable sign, and noted that staff is suggesting that banners and portable signs be distinct subcategories of temporary signage. He stated that banners and other flimsy, cardboard, and plastic signage are most common and are the cause of most concern. He added that signage regulation should be content neutral. Mr. Root commended staff for their work on the sign ordinance. He stated he felt it will be important to build enforcement into the cost of the permits and there should be a fine associated with violating the sign ordinance. He stated that another consideration should be signs with changeable messages and outlining what the time limit requirements are with these types of signs. Mr. Tralle felt that when a permit is taken out for 15 days, the permit holder should be allowed to change the message on the sign any time they want, but after the 15 days, they would be required to remove the sign. Chair Rafferty stated that part of the problem with signage regulations is going to be enforcement. He suggested a permit cost of $25, the permit would be issued on a Friday, and the permit would be valid for 17 days (rather than 15), which allows the sign to be displayed for three entire weekends, and then the signage would be required to be removed the following Monday (after the third weekend). He felt this would make it easier for staff to enforce the ordinance. He added a permit could not be taken out on a continuous basis. Mr. Tralle asked who will enforce the ordinance. Mr. Bengtson replied it will be a joint effort between the building department and community development department. Mr. Tralle asked if staff is currently enforcing the regulations with respect to banners and enforcement of signage in right -of -way. Mr. Bengtson replied he did not know where the process currently stands. Chair Rafferty asked staff to follow up on this and report to the Board. Mr. Hyden stated he agreed with Chair Rafferty's suggestion of having 17 day permits and asked about maximum number of times per year. Chair Rafferty suggested that a minimum of 17 days between permits would be appropriate. • Mr. Laden asked if there is a problem with renting portable signs for an extended period and /or having portable signs on a consecutive basis. DRAFT MINUTES