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DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2006 LEGISLATIVE
SUBJECT: INITIATION OF ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9320 (SIGNS)
OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATED TO TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION SIGNS.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Planning Department
SUMMARY
In response to the anticipated use of construction screening fencing around several
sites in the Downtown area of the City, the City Council has previously suggested that
signage, artwork or other graphics could mask or enhance this prominent, if temporary,
fencing. It is possible that such a program would involve the use of some advertising.
Consequently, staff would like to consider development of such a program in the context
of an amendment to the sign ordinance relating to temporary construction signage.
Presently, temporary construction signage is limited on lots of 40,000 square feet or
more to no more than twelve (12) square feet (for example, 3 feet by 4 feet). For
smaller lots, the maximum is six (6) square feet. If a new program is developed that
allows prominent display of the future project — conceptual elevations and the like —
these drawings would be considered signs subject to the current area limits. Staff
believes that an amendment to the sign provisions would allow for consideration of a
wide range of program options, including relief from the current limits on sign area.
Please note that the City Council would retain the authority to amend the sign
regulations in any way it deems appropriate, or not amend the ordinance at all.
RECOMMENDATION:
Initiate an amendment to the Zoning Code, under section 94.07.01.A.1.b, to .revise
regulations for temporary construction signs contained in Section 93.20 (Signs) and
submit the matter to the Planning Commission for public hearing and redo m dation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Finance Director Review:
No fiscal impact.
Item No. 3. " .
City Council Staff Report November 1, 2006
Initiation of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment— Temporary Construction Signs Page 2 of 2
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