1989-03-13 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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0 • Public Hearing and Regular Meeting La Porte City Council March 13, 1989, Page 2 Joel Albrecht, Director of Community Development, reviewed the amendments. The Mayor called for public input. There was none. Councilperson Skelton made an inquiry regarding the definition of "public park", in reference to the word "railroad" being included in the definition. He feels that this should be clarified as to what "railroad" means. Mr. Albrecht indicated that this item was not a part of the amendments, but he would call the matter to the attention of the Planning & Zoning Commission when they begin the entire zoning ordinance review. Councilperson Shipp asked if staff could handle the enforcement of these amendments without additional staff being added. Mr. Albrecht replied that the present staff would be able to handle enforcement of the ordinance. Councilperson Cooper felt that 15 days was an excessive length of time to allow political signs to remain after an election. He felt 10 days was sufficient to remove political signs. The Mayor read the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, which was to approve the regulations by means of passage of Ordinance 1501-H. The Mayor adjourned the public hearing. Janet Graves, Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman, complimented City staff on the excellent work they had done in getting the ordinance prepared and the displays they had done to illustrate various aspects of the sign ordinance. 6. There were no citizens wishing to address Council. 7. Council considered an ordinance amending Article 3, Definitions, and Article 10, Sign Regulations, of Ordinance No. 1501, the City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance. The City Attorney read: ORDINANCE 1501-H - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE 10, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A