SP 05-08_Civic Center Sign SUP (2)

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Page 5 5. Signs must be consistent with the character of the signs shown on submitted Civic Center Sign Plan documents. 6. All signs are subject to approval of Building Manager and City Planner through permanent sign permitting process. 7. Approval of the Civic Center Sign Plan is required prior to the issuance of any sign permits. Staff will review the proposed signs for consistency of the size, location, style, colors and general character of the proposed sign. 8. Except for specific requirements and standards listed in the Civic Center sign plan, the regulations found in Section 9-040 General Provisions Applicable to All Districts, apply to the Plan. STAFF COMMENTS Comprehensive Sign Plan Regulations The City Council may,by special permit, establish special regulations for signs that are either more restrictive or less restrictive than those provided by the Zoning Code,having regard for the character of the area of special control to which the special permit will apply. Any Comprehensive Sign Plan,when approved by City Council, shall constitute the permitted signs for that area and any future change to the plan shall be submitted under special permit procedure and when adopted shall become part of that plan. The procedure for obtaining a special permit under Section 9-041 shall be as set forth in Chapter 8 of the Zoning Code except that no special permit establishing a sign plan shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless it shall find: A. That the sign plan provides sound identification,reduction of clutter, and aesthetic enhancement. B. That the sign plan is sensitive to and compatible with physical circumstances of the site and buildings. C. That the sign plan is not detrimental to public safety. D. That the sign plan will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. The proposal meets all of the conditions listed above and that the submitted plans will not impede the normal and orderly placement of signs on surrounding properties. Special Use Standards Special flexibility is allowed if approved by the City Council through a Special Use Permit process involving review and a public hearing. The site is an area in New Brighton that has seen significant renewal and redevelopment. In renewal areas it is recognized that Zoning Code regulations may have to be varied to creatively and reasonably revitalize the area. I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2005\09-20-05\SP 05-08_Civic Center Sign SUP.doc 5