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