Minutes - Planning Commission - 02/27/2025

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Chairperson Gengler commented that she supports the seven -second time and static transitions. She stated that she could see where scrolling text would be fine, such as in the marketplace, but could be distracting in other areas. Planning Manager Larson commented that scrolling text could be allowed but other animations could be prohibited. Chairperson Gengler agreed. City Planner Martin commented that he does like the idea of having a sign packet to provide to businesses. He stated that this could also be an opportunity to reach out to existing businesses to explain the rules. Chairperson Gengler recognized that it is more of an education piece where businesses were simply not aware. Commissioner Bauer recalled previous discussions about message duration related to the billboards and agreed that it would make sense to match that standard. Commissioner Hunt asked where the signs are located that are not meeting the three -second duration right now. He stated that it would seem the larger multi -business signs would be self- regulating as a business would not want to pay for advertising that cannot be seen because the message is moving too quickly. City Planner Martin commented that it can be self-regulating and provided examples that currently violate the regulations. He agreed that it would be an issue of education for the businesses. He continued his review relating to temporary signs. Commissioner Van Scoy asked for more details on sandwich board signs. City Planner Martin commented that type of sign is regulated and allowed within the COR and prohibited outside of the COR. He recognized that sandwich boards are still used outside of the COR at times. He clarified that he was looking to add that sandwich board signs could be placed on private property outside of the COR. Chairperson Gengler asked and received confirmation that there are regulations on the length of time a temporary sign can be used, outside of the current exemption. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if there are restrictions for a garage sale sign. City Planner Martin replied that those are generally allowed to be placed without a permit as the Code reads today, but they cannot be placed in the right-of-way or attached to City infrastructure. He stated that there are also limits on the number of times a resident can use those signs. He recognized that those regulations are also not always followed. Planning Commission/ February 27, 2025 Page 6 of 9