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DATE: May 16, 2012 PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: Case No. 5.1272 — ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT RELATED TO OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (BILLBOARDS)
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Planning Department
SUMMARY
On July 20, 2011, the City Council initiated a Zone Text Amendment to direct the
Planning Commission to consider and adopt a recommendation regarding allowing off-
site advertising displays (billboards). Following a public hearing on September 28,
2011, the Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to not allow such signs.
The Commission also recommended that certain standards be adopted, should the City
Council decide to allow off-site advertising displays (billboards). A draft ordinance to
allow such signs has been prepared for Council consideration. A public hearing is
required.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony;
2. Waive the reading of the ordinance text in its entirety and read by title only; and
3. INTRODUCE ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. _, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
93.20.00 OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (BILLBOARDS)."
BACKGROUND:
The Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.20.04(3) specifically prohibits off-site
advertising displays (billboards):
3. Signs Advertising the Use, Name of the Owner, Products or Service Not
Available on the Premises.
Any sign which advertises a use not being made on the premises, the name of
the owner or user, or which identifies a product, an interest, service or
entertainment not available on the premises shall be prohibited for any business
ITEM NO. kA
City Council Staff Report May 16, 2012
Case No. 5.1272—Zone Text Amendment—Off-site Advertising Display(Billboards) Page 2 of 3
without street frontage unless otherwise authorized in conjunction with a public
transportation facility;
The lone exception is found in Section 93.20.05(C)(12) which allows the relocation of
existing billboards, but makes no provision for new (additional) installations:
12. Relocation of Off-Site Advertising Displays.
Pursuant to the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 5412, and
notwithstanding any provision of the city's zoning code to the contrary, an
existing off-site advertising display may be relocated to any property zoned for
industrial or commercial uses, subject to such development standards as the city
council and the owner of the off-site advertising display proposed to be relocated
may agree in a relocation agreement. A relocated off-site advertising display
shall be subject to the review process provided in the relocation agreement. Each
off-site advertising display proposed for relocation shall be constructed in
compliance with applicable city building codes and regulations.
The City Council has been approached by a billboard company which proposes to place
a new digital (changeable copy) billboard on property within the City limits. A Zone Text
Amendment would be needed to accommodate the billboard company's proposal.
ANALYSIS
The question of whether or not to allow any kind of billboard is entirely at the discretion
of the City Council. Over the last several years, the City has worked to relocate
billboards from Highway 111 (N. Palm Canyon Drive) to the Interstate 10 frontage.
About ten have been relocated and another four remain to be transferred. However, the
City Council may amend the zoning rules to allow billboards anywhere in the City.
In the event that the City Council concludes that billboards (including digital billboards)
should be allowed, a revision to Section 93.20.04(3) to the Zoning Code is
recommended:
Any sign which advertises a use not being made on the premises, the
name of the owner or user, or which identifies a product, an interest,
service or entertainment not available on the premises shall be prohibited
for any business without street frontage unless otherwise authorized in
conjunction with a public transportation facility or as specifically authorized
by the City Council;
This provision would allow the Council, without action by the Planning Commission (or
Architectural Advisory Committee) to approve the placement of billboards in any
location it deems appropriate. A draft ordinance has been prepared using this
language.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 28, 2011 on a
draft Zone Text Amendment to allow off-site advertising displays (billboards) and
adopted a recommendation against the amendment. The Commission also adopted the
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City Council Staff Report May 16, 2012
Case No. 5.1272—Zone Text Amendment—Off-site Advertising Display (Billboards) Page 3 of 3
following standards as a recommendation to the City Council should the Council decide
to allow the signs (see attached Planning Commission resolution and meeting minutes):
1. Specific locations within the City where billboards would be allowed,
2. The type or types of allowed billboards,
3. The maximum number of allowed billboards,
4. The maximum size (overall height/width /sign area)
5. Lighting and materials (paper, plastic, digital sign surface)
6. The public benefit for each sign.
7. A review process to including the Architectural Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and City Council
8. Under any circumstances, the Planning Commission specifically recommends
against approval of changeable copy signs, digital signs and backlit signage of
any type.
In its review, the Commission did not specify preferred locations, maximum numbers or
maximum sizes, and the adoption or implements of these standards would require
additional study.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Staff has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance text amendment and determined that it is Categorically Exempt under
Section 15305 — Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations — of the Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed amendment
to allow off-site advertising displays (billboards) does not result in any changes in land
use or density.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. (�
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Dev't Svcs
David H. Ready, City er
Attachments:
1. Draft Ordinance — Zone Text Amendment — Off-site advertising displays
(billboards)
2. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, excerpt (September 28, 2011)
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 6234 (adopted October 12, 2011)
4. Planning Commission Staff Report (September 28, 2011)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 93.20.00 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE RELATING TO OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (BILLBOARDS)
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance adopts a provision for allowing off-site
advertising displays, including digital billboards, within the
Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.20.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 93.20.04(3) of the Palm Springs Zoning Code shall be amended
to read:
Any sign which advertises a use not being made on the premises, the
name of the owner or user, or which identifies a product, an interest,
service or entertainment not available on the premises shall be prohibited
for any business without street frontage unless otherwise authorized in
conjunction with a public transportation facility or as specifically authorized
by the City Council;
Section 2. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be
published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take
effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
JAMES THOMPSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DOUGLAS HOLLAND, CITY ATTORNEY
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 28,2011
n Lyon, Associate Planner, provided background information as outlined in the staff
rep dated September 28, 2011.
Chair Don Id opened the public hearing:
-Fritz Noble, appli stated that the parcels under consideration are not viable wind sites
because of wind a setbacks from the surrounding turbines. He requested that
engineering condition #3 cify that the bond will be required at the time of grading
permit.
There being no further appearances th blic hearing was closed.
ACTION: To adopt the draft Negative Declare and approve Case 5.1209 Change of
Zone and Tentative Parcel Map 35681, subject to nditions of Approval, as amended,
-Engineering Condition #35, to be modified to include, " e time a grading permit is
issued."
Motion Tracy Conrad, seconded by Vice Chair Hudson and unanimou carried 5-0 on a
roll call vote.
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AYES: Leslie Munger, Tracy Conrad, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vi hair
Hudson
am.)Ift 3B. Case 5.1272 ZTA - An application by the City of Palm Springs to amend the Palm
Springs Zoning Code to establish regulations allowing off-site advertising displays
(billboards). (Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services)
Director Ewing provided background information as outlined in the staff report dated
September 28, 2011.
Chair Donenfeld opened public comments:
-Betsy Hayes-Gonzalez, real estate leasing manager, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, stated
that their intent is not to bring a large number of signs to the city but provide information
and help promote business for merchants by reaching out to tourists.
-William Houck, digital manager for Lamar Advertising, reiterated that they are not looking
at building new billboards but instead use new digital technology that will allow
them to maximize the real estate footprint.
There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed.
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Planning Commission Minutes
September 28,2011
The Commission discussed and/or commented on the:
1. Brightness of digital billboards
2. Initiate AAC and/or planning commission review, site plan review and conditional use
permit review
Commissioner Conrad expressed opposition to the bright lights associated with digital
billboards.
Commissioner Klatchko arrived at 2:11 p.m.
Commissioner Roberts noted that Palm Springs is blessed with spectacular views in every
direction and that billboards only serve to block those views with no discernible public
benerd.
Vice Chair Hudson stated that he finds digital billboards are very distracting and there is a
very small need for them in the city.
Commissioner Klatchko noted he would be recusing from voting on this item due to his late
arrival.
ACTION: To deny the request to allow off-site advertising displays (billboards) as follows:
The Planning Commission does not find the proposed zone text amendment would benefit
the community. Should the City Council seek to allow such signs, the Planning
Commission recommends that the following issues be addressed through appropriate
standards and procedures:
A. Specific locations within the City where billboards would be allowed.
B. The type or types of allowed billboards.
C. The maximum number of allowed billboards.
D. The maximum size (overall height/width) of sign area.
E. Allowed media (including lighting) and materials (paper, plastic, digital sign surface)
F. The public benefit for each sign.
G. A review process to include the Architectural Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and City Council.
Motion J.R. Roberts, seconded by Leslie Munger and carried 6-0 on a roil call vote.
AYES: Leslie Munger, Tracy Conrad, J.R. Roberts, Chair Donenfeld, Vice Chair
Hudson
ABSTAIN: Philip Klatchko
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RESOLUTION NO. 6234
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL NOT ALLOW OFF-SITE ADVERTISING DISPLAYS
(BILLBOARDS) AND FURTHER RECOMMENDING CERTAIN CRITERIA
FOR ANY AMENDMENT OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE TO
ALLOW SUCH SIGNS (CASE NO. 5.1272)
WHEREAS, Sections 93.20.00 of the Palm Springs Zoning Ordinance establishes
regulations for the design, placement and use of signs; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 2011, the City Council voted to initiate a Zone Text Amendment
(Case No. 5.1272) to direct the Planning Commission to consider and adopt a
recommendation regarding allowing off-site advertising displays (billboards); and
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2011, the Planning Commission conducted duly noticed
public hearings on the proposed amendment, at which hearings the Commission
carefully reviewed and considered all of the evidence presented in connection with the
project, including but not limited to the staff report and all written and oral testimony
presented.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1: The Planning Commission hereby finds that adoption of the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment would not benefit the community.
Section 2: Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend to the City Council that the Palm Springs Zoning Code not be amended to
allow off-site advertising signs (billboards) of any type.
Section 3: Further, should the City Council seek to allow such signs, the Planning
Commission recommends that the following issues be addressed through appropriate
standards and procedures:
A. Specific locations within the City where billboards would be allowed,
B. The type or types of allowed billboards,
C. The maximum number of allowed billboards,
D. The maximum size (overall height /width /sign area)
E. Lighting and materials (paper, plastic, digital sign surface)
F. The public benefit for each sign.
G. A review process to including the Architectural Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and City Council
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 6234 October 12, 2011
Case 5.1272—ZTA Page 2 of 2
H. Under any circumstances, the Planning Commission specifically recommends
against approval of changeable copy signs, digital signs and backlit signage of
any type.
ADOPTED this 12t" day of October 2011.
AYES: 5, Roberts, Munger, Conrad, Vice Chair Hudson and Chair Donenfeld
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1, Klatchko
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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Date: September 28, 2011
Case No.: 5.1272
Type: Zone Text Amendment
Location: City-wide
Applicant: City of Palm Springs
To: Planning Commission
From: Craig A. Ewing, AICP, Director of Planning Services
Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Allow Off-site
Advertising Displays (Billboards)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is an amendment to the Palm Springs Zoning Code in order to allow off-site
advertising displays (billboards). A public hearing is required.
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and forward to the City Council
its recommendation to allow off-site advertising displays (billboards). A draft resolution
recommending approval is attached.
PRIOR ACTIONS
On July 20, 2011, the City Council initiated a Zone Text Amendment to direct the
Planning Commission to consider and adopt a recommendation regarding allowing off-
site advertising displays (billboards).
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September 28, 2011
Cominission Staff Repot Page 2 of 3
Planning 1272-Zone Text Amendment-Off site Advertising Displays (Billboards)
r'ase No.5.
BAcxGgOUND
The Palm Springs Zoning Code Section 93.20.04(3) specifically prohibits off-site
advertising displays (billboards):
3. Signs Advertising the Use, Name of the Owner, Products or Service Not
Available on the Premises.
Any sign which advertises a use not being made on the premises, the name of
the owner or user, or which identifies a product, an interest, service or
entertainment not available on the premises shall be prohibited for any business
without street frontage unless otherwise authorized in conjunction with a public
transportation facility;
The lone exception is found in Section 93.20.05(C)(12) which allows the relocation of
existing billboards, but makes no provision for new (additional) installations:
12. Relocation of off-Site Advertising Displays.
Pursuant to the provisions of Business and Professions Code Section 5412, and
notwithstanding any provision of the city's zoning code to the contrary, an
existing off-site advertising display may be relocated to any property zoned for
industrial or commercial uses, subject to such development standards as the city
council and the owner of the off-site advertising display proposed to be relocated
may agree in a relocation agreement. A relocated off-site advertising display
shall be subject to the review process provided in the relocation agreement. Each
off-site advertising display proposed for relocation shall be constructed in
compliance with applicable city building codes and regulations.
The City Council has been approached by a billboard company which proposes to place
a new digital (changeable copy) billboard on property within the City limits.
ANALYSIS
The question of whether or not to allow any kind of billboard is entirely at the discretion
of the City. Over the last several years, the City has worked to relocate billboards from
Highway 111 (N. Palm Canyon Drive) to the Interstate 10 frontage. About ten have
been relocated and another four remain to be transferred. However, the City may
amend its zoning rules to allow billboards anywhere in the City.
In the event that the Commission concludes that billboards (including digital billboards)
should be allowed, a revision to Section 93.20.04(3) to the Zoning Code is
recommended:
Any sign which advertises a use not being made on the premises, the
name of the owner or user, or which identifies a product, an interest,
service or entertainment not available on the premises shall be prohibited
for any business without street frontage unless otherwise authorized in
conjunction with a public transportation facility or as specifically authorized
by the City Council;
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Planning Commission Staff Report September 28, 2011
Case No. 5.1272—Zone Text Amendment—Off-site Advertising Displays(Billboards) Page 3 of 3
This provision would allow the Council, without action by the Planning Commission (or
Architectural Advisory Committee) to approve the placement of billboards in any
location it deems appropriate.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Staff has evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Zoning
Ordinance text amendment and determined that it is Categorically Exempt under
Section 15305 — Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations — of the Guidelines for the
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. The proposed amendment
does not result in any changes in land use or density.
Craig A. Ewing AICP
Director of Planning Services
cc: Draft Resolution, including draft zone text amendment
City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 2011
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION
City Council
Meeting Date: May 16, 2012
Subject: CASE 5.1272 ZTA
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (BILLBOARDS)
AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was mailed to each and every
person on the attached list on May 3, 2012, in a sealed envelope, with postage prepaid,
and depositing same in the U.S. Mail at Palm Springs, California. (6 notices)
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Desert Sun
as a 1/8 page display ad on May 5, 2012.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Kathie Hart, Chief Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby
certify that a copy of the attached Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, 3200 E.
Tahquitz Canyon Drive, on the exterior legal notice posting board and in the Office of the
City Clerk on May 3, 2012.
1 declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Kathie Hart, CMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Advertiser: TO ALLOW OFF-srrE ADVERTISING DISPLAYS
(BILLBOARDS)
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in each and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any -amend Monts would provide for a minor aneration of the
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: lend use limitations.in the City's sign regulations;:but
would not increase land use densities or intensities.
Newspaper: .The Desert Sun
11EV1EYll OF MK1NrIlA'F10N:The staff report and other
supporting documents regarding this item are available
5/5/2012 for pubic review at City Hae between the hours of 800
am.to 11:00 am.and between 2:00 p.m.to 6:00 P.m.,
Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office
of the City Clark(760) 323-8204 rf you would like to
Schedule an appointment to review these documents.
OOMMENTS: Response to this notice may be made
- vedSally at the Public Hearing and/or in writing before
the hearng.Wntten comments may be made to the City
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of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, State of California. James Thompson,City Clerk
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circulation on March 24, 1988 by the Superior Court of the Patin.Springs,CA WW2
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Palm Springs,Californi ! � An opportunity will be given at.said hearing.for all
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
CASE 5.1272 ZTA—APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
FOR A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW OFF-SITE
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS (BILLBOARDS)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, will
hold a public hearing at its meeting of May 16, 2012. The City Council meeting begins at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider Case 5.1272 ZTA, an application by the City of Palm
Springs to amend the Palm Springs Zoning Code to establish regulations allowing off-site
advertising displays (billboards).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Palm Springs, in its capacity as the lead
agency, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has determined that the
proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment is Categorically Exempt under Section 15305 of
the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed amendments would provide for a minor alteration
of the land use limitations in the City's sign regulations, but would not increase land use
densities or intensities.
REVIEW OF INFORMATION: The staff report and other supporting documents regarding this
item are available for public review at City Hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
and between 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Please contact the Office of
the City Clerk (760) 323-8204 if you would like to schedule an appointment to review these
documents.
COMMENTS: Response to this notice may be made verbally at the Public Hearing and/or in
writing before the hearing. Written comments may be made to the City Council by letter (for
mail or hand delivery) to:
James Thompson, City Clerk
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Any challenge of the proposed project in court may be limited to raising only those issues
raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to
the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009[b][2]).
An opportunity will be given at said hearing for all interested persons to be heard. Questions
regarding this case may be directed to Craig A. Ewing, Director of Planning Services, at
(760) 323-8245.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, por favor Ilame a la Ciudad de Palm Springs y puede hablar
con Nadine Fieger telefono (760) 323-8245.
mes Thompson, City Clerk
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APR 19 2012 4 , 11 -
Status of Zone Text Amendment— Off-site Advertising /Billboards
April 19, 2012
Summary: A Zone Text Amendment to allow billboards within the City of Palm Springs
has been reviewed by the Planning Commission and is ready for a public hearing before
the City Council. The next available date for a hearing is May 16, 2012.
Background
On July 20, 2011, the City Council discussed several possible changes to the Zoning
Code regarding signs, including 'off-site advertising" (billboards), including electronic or
digital billboards. By consensus, the Council initiated a zone text amendment related to
billboard (and other types of signs).
On September 28, 2011, the Planning Commission reviewed a draft ordinance to allow
billboards. On a unanimous vote, the Planning Commission recommended against
allowing billboards. The Commission added that if the Council decides to allow
billboards, the following items should be included:
A. Specific locations within the City where billboards would be allowed.
B. The type or types of allowed billboards.
C. The maximum number of allowed billboards.
D. The maximum size (overall height /width) of sign area.
E. Allowed media (including lighting) and materials (paper, plastic, digital sign
surface).
F. The public benefit for each sign.
G. A review process to include the Architectural Advisory Committee, Planning
Commission and City Council.
On January 4, 2012, the City Council received an update on several pending zone text
amendments, including off-site advertising / billboards.
The draft zone text amendment is ready for review by the City Council. A public hearing
must be scheduled and noticed. The next available date for a hearing is May 16, 2012.
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