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Mounds View Planning Commission February 21, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ Chair Stevenson stated he felt the need to revise the part of the code to allow advertising information and suggested eliminating the first provision in that section. Director Ericson asked how the Commission wanted to measure the sight triangle noting some cities measure from the curb line rather than the property line so this allows the sign to be brought in much closer. He indicated Mounds View’s Code does state from the property line. Commissioner Kaden suggested adding a statement for measuring from the curb line noting property owners take the risk and may have to move the sign if the streets are ever widened. Director Ericson stated that would pose a problem in that once a person has a sign and the street is widened the sign becomes non-conforming and would continue to be allowed the way it is. Director Ericson stated he would rather leave the Code the way it is for this matter. Director Ericson stated he would review the Code with the city attorney to see if the language governing the control of signs with obscene language is allowed or prohibited by law. Commissioner Kaden questioned how the City regulates obscene signs. Director Ericson stated the City cannot regulate the content of a sign only the size and type of construction. Director Ericson explained an obsolete sign or sign copy must be removed or covered indicating that goes along with the abandoned sign language. This language gives the City the opportunity to remove a sign that is no longer valid. Director Ericson asked what the Commission thought of the graphic illustrating where signage would be allowed. It was the consent of the Commission that the graphic properly illustrated the restrictions for signage. Commissioner Hegland asked Director Ericson to add right-of-way information to the graphic to clarify. Director Ericson stated the temporary sign section has been completely rewritten from the previous Code and stated he was hoping for business community input at this meeting. He noted this was an attempt to section out the types of signage for individual requirements. Director Ericson questioned whether the Commission wished to limit the time for allowing a searchlight. It was the Consent of the Commission to require a permit issued by Council for beacons and searchlights.