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Item # 11.

Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/12/2021
Department:	Development Services

AGENDA CAPTION:

Hold a Public Hearing, Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on an Ordinance Amending Chapter 62-Signs of the Code of Ordinances to Change Regulations for Flags and Residential Signs.

BACKGROUND:

At its December 8, 2020 Work Session, the City Council held a discussion and directed that the regulations contained in Chapter 62 - Signs of the Code of Ordinances be amended to allow additional residential signs and to update the regulations governing the display of flags. The Council wished to accommodate residents who display school signs, sports team flags, garden banners and other similar items. The proposed changes are:

Flags

New definition of flag that allows text to be displayed as well as other graphics and symbols.
Limit of three flags per premises, with a maximum size for each flag of 40 square feet. The current ordinance allows three flags but limits them to the national, state and city flags. The proposed changes would not govern the content of the flags.
If used, flagpoles are limited to 30 feet in height. (same as current ordinance)
Flags less than 6 square feet in size are exempt from regulation. This includes the small American flags on a stick, which range in size from 4” x 6” to 24” x 36”. Garden banners are typically 12” x 18” or 28” x 40”. A large garden banner would be considered a flag and regulated as such.
The meritorious exception process for flags and flagpoles that exceed the maximum height and size has been retained.

Signs

Limitation of 3 signs, each a maximum of 6 square feet in size, plus garage sale or for sale/lease signs currently allowed.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Ordinance - Code of Ordinances Residential Signs and Flags
Presentation - Residential Signs and Flags