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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 Page 4 1 who places property at the curb, designating that property as “Free”, such a sign would 2 constitute permission of the property owner for others to help themselves to the property. This 3 activity would be consistent with the proposed language. This amendment removes the City 4 licensing requirement but retains the regulatory requirements for this activity. 5 6 Ms. Morello noted that, to her knowledge, no one has ever inquired about a scavenger license. 7 The consensus of the Commission was to proceed with the proposed changes. 8 9 Rodents – This language closes a missing definition loophole from prior amendments, 10 establishing what animals fall into this class for purposes of housing maintenance and rental 11 housing operations. 12 13 The consensus of the Commission was to proceed with the proposed changes. 14 15 Amusement Devices – The Council’s discussion noted that while this section is being 16 deleted, it has the effect primarily of removing the City’s licensing requirements for such 17 businesses. Those businesses are still allowed in the City’s commercial district as 18 entertainment venues. 19 20 Commissioner Anderson noted that one of the capstone projects to be presented is for an 21 arcade. Mr. Grittman stated that this does not prevent the businesses. 22 23 The consensus of the Commission was to proceed with the proposed changes. 24 25 Sign Removal – 157.29 ENFORCEMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL. All signs greater 26 than six (6) square feet per side and within a Commercial, Light Industrial, Planned Unit 27 Development, Townhomes, or Multiple Dwellings zoning district shall be subject to the 28 requirements of this subsection. 29 30 Chair Socha suggested some clarification on the wording. 31 32 The Planning Commission has held a public hearing to receive comments and 33 recommendations, after which the proposed ordinances would return to the City Council for 34 the first of three readings in consideration of adoption. 35 36 Chair Socha closed the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. 37 38 Mr. Sonterre stated that if there is an appeal and the hearing goes your way, you will get the 39 money put down for the hearing cost. Commissioner Fleming stated the language should be 40 reviewed and modified. 41 42 Commissioner Christu noted there are spots in the code where City is not capitalized. 43 44 Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Christu, to approve proposed 45 modifications with revisions to the City Code as discussed. 46