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• • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: October 9, 2013 REQUEST: Discussion Item — Sign Regulations 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 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. Based on these comments and the Planning and Zoning Board's discussion staff is proposing the following changes and an additional option for the board's consideration. ANALYSIS The proposed changes for consideration are broken up into two sign categories — Permanent Signs and Temporary Signs. It is also likely that with any amendment staff would include some suggested modifications to the definition section of the ordinance. Permanent Signs 1. Increase allowance for permanent signage for non - residential uses in residential areas i.e., schools & churches as follows: • Allow for both a wall sign and a monument sign for these uses. The ordinance does not currently allow for both. • Increase the allowance for ground signs to 50 sq. ft. (same as neighborhood • business district). The City currently allows 36 sq. ft.