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Commissioner Hunt agreed that is a valid point and stated that perhaps there is language that could be added that would provide the ability to address damaged signs. Commissioner Van Scoy asked how a violation would be defined for temporary signage. Planning Manager Larson replied that the sign code includes standards and provided some examples. Citizen Input No comments. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Peters, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Gengler, Commissioners Bauer, Peters, Heineman, Hunt, and Van Scoy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Anderson. Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 7:5 8 p.m. Commission Business Commissioner Bauer asked the length of time needed for an ordinance to take effect after the recommendation is made by the Planning Commission. Planning Manager Larson replied that this would go to the Council for introduction on December 12th and if that first reading if approved, the second reading and adoption would occur at the first meeting in January. He stated that this would be effective prior to the construction season. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Van Scoy, to direct staff to revise the proposed ordinance to lengthen the duration to allow temporary signage for the duration of construction and to include language that would address ongoing maintenance and condition of signs as discussed. Further discussion Planning Manager Larson commented that there will not be a meeting in December and therefore this will come to the Commission in January, the Council in February, and would not become effective until March. Commissioner Bauer stated that the Commission would not need to see the final draft and once revised to capture the comments of the Commission it could move forward to the City Council. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that perhaps it is as simple as removing the "up to" related to the extension, which would allow for additional extensions in perpetuity until the end date specified. Commissioner Bauer stated that he could agree to that. Commissioner Hunt asked how a business would request an extension. Planning Manager Larson provided those details. Chairperson Gengler asked why this would be allowed city-wide rather than specific to the area impacted by construction. Planning Manager Larson stated that three map options were Planning Commission/November 30, 2023 Page 9 of 12