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46 <br /> Page 2 — Northgate Office Park Sign Variances <br /> square feet and the petitioners propose a 96 square-foot sign, which is 16 square feet <br /> over the city maximum. . <br /> The other item that is not in compliance with the sign ordinance is the fact that the <br /> petitioners propose a pylon sign. A pylon sign is not allowed in the City with the <br /> exception of in a commercial zoning district at gas stations. <br /> There are other items, which should be noted. The landscaping proposed for the sign is <br /> not adequate. The petitioners propose minimal landscaping which is not aesthetically <br /> pleasing. Ground signs must be landscaped. Landscaping may consist of shrubs, <br /> plants, rocks, or other decorative material located around the pedestal. The petitioners' <br /> show the proposed sign with a shrub, evergreen tree, and decorative rock distanced a <br /> part from the sign. <br /> Another ground sign code requirement is the pedestal width of a ground sign must be <br /> least equal to the sign width. Although that is the case on the proposed sign, it looks out <br /> of balance with the proposed height. <br /> Staff Recommendation: <br /> Although the petitioners at Northgate Office Park are in need of a sign, the City must <br /> adhere to its own standards. The proposed sign is too far out of line from the City's sign <br /> ordinance. It misses the mark on almost every city code criterion for a ground sign. A <br /> pylon sign is not allowed by the sign ordinance and that is for a reason; it is not <br /> acceptable by city standards. City staff recommends denial of the proposed sign <br /> application. <br />