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January 24,2012 Page 3 of 4 Currently each business and/or lot is permitted to display two temporary signs per calendar year,not to exceed 32 square feet in size. These signs must be located on private property,and can be freestanding or mounted to the building. A temporary sign permit is required to track compliance with these rules. The Planning Commission held several work sessions and examined the use of temporary signs and how other communities handle these types of signs. The Planning Commission also offered the Economic Development Commission the chance to review the issues and provide comment. The Planning Commission is recommending the following changes: • Allow 4 permits per year rather than 2 • Alter the display time from 30 days to 14 days • Cut the permit fee in half • Allow one sandwich board sign to be used and displayed by every business all day every day • Provide a definition of sandwich board sign(36"x 24") • Exempt grand openings and going out of business sales from the temporary sign permit process • Allow permits to be issued back to back if desired by the business Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Ordinance provided,outlining amendments to the temporary sign rules outlined in Section 9-046. Councilmember Burg questioned if the sign currently being used at Brightwood Hills Golf Course would be considered a sandwich board sign. City Planner Gundlach stated it would not fit the definition of a sandwich board. Councilmember Samuelson expressed concern with the possibility of too many signs,especially along Old Highway 8. City Planner Gundlach noted the Planning Commission shared that concern;with the expectation that the sandwich board will provide uniformity and order. Mayor Jacobsen questioned whether local businesses support the changes. Planner Gundlach reported the Economic Development Commission reviewed the ordinance,and were in favor of the changes. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned the enforcement process. City Planner Gundlach reported that initially staff will take time to educate local businesses regarding the requirements. Councilmember Samuelson questioned whether the ordinance will address dilapidated signs. Planner Gundlach stated that enforcement will involve all signs. Mayor Jacobsen stated he supports the education process. Councilmember Jacobsen thanked the Planning Commission and City Staff for the effort in drafting the ordinance. Motion By Councilmember Jacobsen,seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the zoning code amendment related to temporary signs as written. 4 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Commission Liaison Dean Lotter Reports, City Manager Lotter reported the City has hired WSB Engineering to look at mitigation for Announcements and areas affected by the July 16, 2011 rain event. updates Neighborhood Meetings are scheduled for February 2, 9, 16 and 23rd at 6:30 pm. The annual Town Hall meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2012. Gin a Bauman Absent