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Planning & Zoning Board November 10, 2004 Page 12 Chair Rafferty stated he is looking for an avenue that will allow City staff to easily enforce the regulations and felt the best way to accomplish that is to not allow permits to be issued on a consecutive basis. Mr. Tralle suggested allowing permits no more than once a quarter for 17 days duration. Chair Rafferty asked about permit fees and fines. Mr. Laden suggested a permit fee of $25 and a fine of double the fee, or $50. Mr. Hyden asked about the appropriate means of communicating the ordinance changes to residents and business owners. Chair Rafferty suggested publishing something that highlights "rule changes for 2005" in the city newspaper and city newsletter. In addition, the city has the ability to send notice to all business owners. Chair Rafferty stated there should be some limitations placed on the size of a portable sign and agreed to research this further. It was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board that the definition of temporary signage as "any sign not permanently mounted or affixed to a building or to a permanent sign" is acceptable. It was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board that a peuuit is required for a temporary sign and the fee will be $25, with a fine of $50 for not obtaining a permit, and if the sign is not removed prior to expiration of the permit, there will be a fine of $50 plus expenses to reimburse the City for removal of the sign (the City shall have the option of taking the sign down). It was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board that a permit may be taken out once every quarter, for a period of 17 days. The permit period cannot be consecutive. It was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board that the regulations shall state no temporary signs are allowed in road right -of -way. The P &Z Board discussed whether the regulations should state signage is limited to special events or promotions. The Planning & Zoning Board voted 3 -2 to delete the language "limited to special events or promotions." Mr. Laden asked about setback requirements. Mr. Bengtson stated the standard setback for signs is 5' and is consistent with other city regulations. It was the consensus of the Planning & Zoning Board to add language to the regulations stating signs shall be setback five feet from the property line. Mr. Root stated the regulation of banners will be similar to portable signs. He asked if the regulations should state that a banner must be attached to a building. Chair Rafferty felt they should be required to be attached to a building. DRAFT MINUTES • • •