O-2012-3406 regulations pertaining to operation of group care facilities

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Section 5. That Chapter 106 of the La Porte Code of Ordinances, "Zoning", Article VII, "Signs", is hereby amended by amending Section 106-874, "On -Premise Signs", which shall read as follows: Sec. 106-874. - On -premises signs. (a) Freestanding on premises signs. (2) R-1, R-2, R-3, MH and LL districts. a. One freestanding identification sign is permitted for townhouses, multifamily developments, group care facilities (except when located within a residential neighborhood), subdivisions, education and religious facilities. (b) Attached on premises signs. (2) R-1, R-2, R-3, MH and LL districts. a. The size of the sign may not exceed three square feet. b. No portion of the sign may have a luminous greater than 200 footcandles and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination. c. Signage: Group care facilities located within a residential neighborhood shall be allowed to have one (1) sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, non -illuminated and mounted flat against the wall of the principal building. (3) CR, NC, GC, BI, LI, and HI districts. a. The cumulative size of the signs may not exceed 15 percent of the wall area. b. If located closer than 50 feet to an R-1, R-2, or MH district, the sign may not flash and must be designed so that it does not shine or reflect light into adjacent residences. C. One attached canopy sign may be displayed. Such sign shall not exceed 30 percent of the canopy area. Such sign must be contained within the physical limits of the canopy and shall not extend above or below the canopy. Section 6. That Appendix A, "Fees", Chapter 106 "Zoning", Article III, "Districts", Division 2. "Residential District Regulations", of the La Porte Code of Ordinances, is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 106. Zoning "Article IIL Districts Division 2. Residential District Regulations (a) Group Care Facility Registration Fee $25.00 106-334 Fee shall not be Pro -Rated " WE