O-2010-3273 on and off premise signs within the Main Street District/Main Street Overlay

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Agenda Date Requested: September 13, 2010 Requested By: Tim Tietiens Department: Planning Report: Resolution: Ordinance: X Exhibits: Ordinance (showing changes) Ordinance Main Street District Map Public Notice Response Appropriation Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A Amount Requested: N/A Budgeted Item: N/A SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION City Council directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to review sign regulations for the Main Street District and Overlay for possible amendments. A subcommittee, formed by the Commission, performed a review and forwarded their recommendation to the Commission. On August 19, 2010, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a hearing to receive public input on the matter. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Commission took action (6-0; 1 abstain) to recommend to City Council, favorable consideration of the proposed amendments described generally below: • All pre-existing nonconforming signs (listed w/address) within the overlay and the blocks abutting S.H.146 in the Main Street District as of the effective date of this ordinance would be permanently exempted from the terms, conditions, and effects of Sections 106-262 (Nonconforming Structures), and may be repaired, maintained and replaced as long as they are not enlarged. • Those listed that are on private property would be allowed to continue in perpetuity while those on right of way would continue until such time, if any, the city had a need to utilize the location for public purpose. • Businesses in the blocks abutting S.H. 146 (Controlled Access Corridor) would be allowed to build signs to standards otherwise allowable in comparable commercial zones. • New monument or ground signs that do not exceed eight feet (8') in width or height now would be allowed in both the district and overlay where a property owner has room to do so within their property. • Projection signs would be allowed within the right-of-way of the Main Street overlay to allow for additional pedestrian visibility. Notices of the Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing were mailed to business and property owners located within 200' of the Main Street District. Action Required by Council: 1. Conduct public hearing. 2. der taking action on a recommendation by the Planning & Zoning Commission on proposed amendments related 0 onjand off -premise signs within the Main Street District/Overlay. Ron Bottoms, City Manager Date