Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/28/2021 - Work Session

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than these) allows for changes every 3 seconds, with no transitions or motion videos. Since these signs are larger than currently allowed, the more restrictive regulation would prevail. . The City allows larger than average signs under Section 117-519 (c), which notes that in the Armstrong Boulevard Interchange Overlay District, signs are allowed to be 50 feet tall and 150 sq ft total. Signs are held to a higher architectural standard here, requiring an architectural base. Should the City remove the additional allowances for signs in this overlay to reduce the number of signs? • Note: The Planning Commission has previously expressed concerns over "forests of signs" in the City. The proposed digital display billboards allow for visibility on Highway 10 without individual signs for each business. • Should the City place stricter standards on Conditional Use Permits for oversized signage in the COR and along Highway 10 and direct businesses/applicants towards the digital display billboards? • Note: This would consolidate signage onto these central signs while maintaining the downtown feel in the COR. • Does the distance between signs seem sufficient? • Note: Staff is attempting to limit the number of signs along Highway 10, but provide sufficient distance between signs so that drivers would not see more than one sign at once along the Highway 10 corridor, to reduce distraction. Under the proposed code, 3 signs would be permitted, one at each end, and one in the center. Attachments Attached to this case is the entirety of the Sign Code (Division 8) with proposed changes, and the new section as a standalone document. Please note the highlighted sections indicating areas where Staff would like direct feedback from the Planning Commission. Also attached to this case is a list of items to consider which notes relevant regulations from other cities in the area. Funding Source: Staff is handling this case as part of regular duties. One of the City's Planning Consultants, WSB, helped draft the ordinance for the City. Recommendation: Based on discussion. The Ordinance does need to move to City Council after this agenda to keep on track with the schedule for the billboard company. Action: Based on discussion. Proposed Billboard Overlay (Allowed Sites) Items to Consider and Research Entire Sign Code with Proposed Changes Proposed New Section: Digital Billboards Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Bruce Westby Brian McCann 10/22/2021 08:51 AM Form Started By: Chloe McGuire Brigl Started On: 10/22/2021 08:48 AM Final Approval Date: 10/22/2021