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Standards Public Realm /Streetscape Signs The pedestrian oriented nature of The COR requires unique signage the will build on the design concepts for The COR. These types of signs in include banner signs on the streetlights, kiosks, street signs, wayfinding signs, signage for public parking ramps, etc. As the design concept for The COR has been refined, so has the signage plan. Thc COR development manager shall develop standards for thcsc public realm signs as part of thc Master Sign Plan. Thc Master Sign Plan shall bc incorporated by reference and may be updated from time to time. Such signagc shall bc allowed on public spaces as. R -aIm /Streetscape Signs except for community events.The Master Sign Plan is included as Appendix B. Size, location, and construction specifications of these signs shall be determined by the Master Sign Plan, which must be approved by the City Council, after a recommendation by the Planning Commission. Careful foresight has been given to size of signs based on needs of the adjacent roadways in order to maintain adequate safety standards that may otherwise be compromised by poor design. Roadways with higher speeds warrant larger lettering to maintain safe travel. Community and Gateway signs Community signs include are planned to include three (3) signs on Highway 10, as shown on the Signage Plan (see Figure 5: Signage PlanFigure 6: Signagc Plan). The signs include the existing Community Sign near the future transit plaza, the sign at the northwest corner of Highway 10 and Ramsey Boulevard and the planned sign at the northwest corner of Highway 10 and Armstrong Boulevard. Gateway signs are planned at multiple locations at entrances to The COR from major roadways, as shown on the Signage Plan. General gateway signs may identify The COR only. Retail Gateway signs may include provisions for off - premise, tenant sign panels. These off -site signs, part of a unified development, are allowed as shown on the signage plan and shall have consistent materials and colors. Thc Master Sign Plan shall detail thc materials, colors and standards for these three (3) community signs. Thc Master Sign Plan shall include standards for which tenants shall bc allowed on thc community signs.Community and Gateway Signs shall conform to the design of the Master Sign Plan. Tenants within the unified development shall be allowed to utilize tenant panels on the Community and Retail Gateway Signs. Amendments to the Master Sign Plan and Approved Community Signs. As the Master Sign Plan is adopted as part of the zoning ordinance, and has the effect of being a zoning ordinances, amendments to the Master Sign Plan must be processed by Ordinance and approved by City Council after review and recommendation by the Planning Commission. Design Framework — The COR Page 33 1 February September 28, 2012