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• Planning & Zoning Board May 14, 1997 Page 17 District 1. Every district has a different set of rules. There are no provisions in the statutes for commercial assistance with the exception of redevelopment. Mr. Brixius stated that the finding can be made that this use of TIF is consistent with the land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan. In the future it will be important to separate companies from land use and establish land use goals and policies. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to adopt Resolution No. 97 -01 finding the modification of Development District No. 1 and the Plan for TIF District No. 1 -8 consistent with the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Gelbmann seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously, 7 -0. H. Sign Ordinance - Continuation of Public Hearing Chair Schaps declared the continued public hearing open at 8:50 p.m. Mr. Dunn stated that the proposed ordinance is a good one, but he is concerned that the City Hall sign will be in violation. Councilmember Neal has done a good job installing the sign, and he would like staff to resolve the issue. • Mr. Wessel suggested that Mr. Dunn attend the next Council workshop session to raise this issue. • Mr. Gelbmann noted a correction on page 4, No. 3 that should read RX and R, rather than R -1. On page 13, there are no separate sections for advertising signs, similar to billboards. Ms. Wyland stated that the only place billboards can be placed is in RBR zoning. Benches for advertising are not allowed in the City. Benches can be placed at bus stops, but there are no bus stops in Lino Lakes. Also, no signs are allowed in the road right -of -way. Mr. Johnson stated that additional construction regulations are not clear. The criteria for compliance should be spelled out. He asked if there are criteria to be aware of that are not mentioned in the ordinance. Mr. Brixius explained that most signs are made by sign companies and not contracted by individuals. Reference is made to compliance with Uniform Building Code (UBC) standards which he believes is preferable to designing standards. Commercial signs must meet UBC specifications statewide. What should be clear are standards applicable to the City, such as location, size, wind load, etc.