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Planning Manager Larson commented that type of signage can be a bit obnoxious and therefore <br />businesses typically reserve that type of signage for special events. <br />Commissioner Bauer suggested keeping the four weeks per year, but removing the one week a <br />time provision. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that he would still want language to be included so that the <br />four weeks could be split up throughout the year. He stated that many neighboring businesses do <br />not like these types of signage and therefore it is a job of balancing needs. <br />Senior Planner Martin provided information on flags, noting that currently these more temporary <br />style flags are counted towards the permanent signage for the business. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that staff believe that the language linking flags to <br />permanent signage was perhaps meant more for traditional style and size corporate flags flown on <br />a regular flagpole. <br />Chairperson Gengler suggested that language be added similar to pennants requiring that the flag <br />be removed if it is damaged. <br />Senior Planner Martin confirmed that language could be beneficial to apply to all temporary signs. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if there is a better way to regulate the number of temporary flag <br />style signs, rather than using square footage and counting it against the permanent signage allowed. <br />Planning Manager Larson commented that staff believe that there could be and will investigate <br />that, perhaps just limiting the number of temporary signs. <br />Commissioner Hunt asked if there are time limitations on other types of temporary signs. <br />Planning Manager Larson reviewed the current time allowances for temporary sign permits. <br />Commissioner Bauer commented that in some cases the flag type signs are more permanent and <br />therefore perhaps do not need the time restriction, but language could be added related to the <br />condition of the sign. <br />There was additional discussion on fuel pump island signage and language that was unclear as to <br />what would fall into that category. <br />Planning Manager Larson asked if the awning could be considered a wall sign. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked how the sign part of the awning would be counted, as an awning <br />could be very large, but the type could be a smaller portion. <br />Planning Manager Larson replied that he would count just the type face area, but some <br />communities count the entire awning. <br />Planning Commission/ November 21, 2024 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />