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Sign Code Ordinance Report Page 2 Section 6: This section changes the code to allow billboards in the B-2, B-3 and I-1 zoning districts. Also removes reference to the former PF, Public Facilities, zoning district. Section 7: The changes contemplated in this section increase the maximum height of a billboard in the allowed districts to 45 feet, consistent with what was authorized for the golf course site. Section 8: This clarifies that the one pylon or pole sign per lot requirement does not apply to Billboards. Section 9: The subdivision which grants authority to the Community Development Director to waive temporary sign permit fees for charitable, municipal or religious institutions is deleted. The clarified language in Section 4 supersedes. Section 10: The bulk of the changes contemplated by this ordinance are in this section and in response to the agreement between the City and Clear Channel Outdoor. The duration of Interim Use Permits are increased to 30 years from July 1, 2005. Also changed is where in the City billboards may be erected, expanding the “overlay” to anywhere along 35W and Trunk Highway 10 (subject to appropriate zoning), along Old Highway 8 and on County Road 10 south of Woodale and north of Silver Lake Road. (Refer to the map which highlights the previous permitted locations and the proposed new locations.) Minimum spacing between billboards is decreased to the state minimum, 500 feet. The height limits are restated at 45 feet, and finally, the subdivisions relating to nonconformity are deleted and replaced with new language as indicated in Section 14. Section 11: The language regarding garage sale, estate sale and open house signs is deleted due to concerns about first amendment consistency. The effect of the change is that such signage will no longer be expressly allowed. Section 12: The language regarding temporary signs is clarified to remove the word “advertising.” Section 13: Relating to prohibited roof signs, language that is better addressed in Section 14 is deleted. Section 14: The changes proposed in this section are a result of recent legislation and court cases relating to nonconforming signs, as recommended by the City Attorney. A memo from the City Attorney’s office is included for the Council’s reference. Interim Use Permits versus Perpetual Easements: Clear Channel has requested that this ordinance be drafted to remove the interim use permit provisions relating to billboards. The effect of such a change would be that the four relocated billboards, or at least those not located on City property, could be erected and maintained in perpetuity. Such a provision would be contrary to the City Council’s position to limit the period of time that billboards could remain in the City. “Permanence” of the relocated billboards was not a negotiated consideration. The negotiated lease period for the billboards remaining at Medtronic or on Sysco Outlot A was 30 years.