planning commission code amendment: electronic display signs file #za-11-02 september 13, 2011
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Planning Commission
Code Amendment: Electronic Display
SignsFile #ZA-11-02
September 13, 2011
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Planning Commission
Presentation Outline
• Summary of proposed amendments
• Public outreach
• Comments received
• Key Issues for Planning Commission discussion
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#1: Electronic Display Signs in Downtown
•Size limit of 25% of sign face OR 20 sq ft
•Allowed only along McLoughlin Blvd
•Allowed only as part of larger sign face
Planning Commission
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#2 Electronic Display Signs in Commercial and Industrial areas
•Size limit of 25% of sign face OR 50 sq ft
•Allowed only as part of larger sign face
Planning Commission
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#3 Rate of Change
•Sign of 20 sq ft or less: 15 seconds
•Signs more than 20 sq ft: 3 hours
•Current code: 10 seconds, regardless of size
Planning Commission
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#4 Illumination and Shielding
•Illumination limits specific to electronic display signs
– Not more than 0.3 fc above ambient light– Measured closer to sign for smaller signs;
farther away for larger signs– General clause for signs that are unduly
distracting
Planning Commission
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#4 Illumination and Shielding (cont.)
•Shielding – 90 degree cutoff for external illumination of signs > 100 sq ft
Planning Commission
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Summary of Proposed Amendments
#5 Other topics
•Coordination with ODOT outdoor advertising permits
•Adding electronic display signs to nonconforming signs
•Requirements for all signs
•Allowance for LED lighting
•Definitions and minor changesPlanning Commission
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Public Outreach
Planning Commission
Posted notices M-56
Notice
NDA notice and press release
City webpage
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Comments Received
Main topics from commenters:
•Hold time
•Sign sizes
•Illumination
•Shielding
•Benefits of outdoor electronic display signs
Planning Commission
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Key Issues
#1: ‘Hold Times’
•Regulatory purpose
•Comments
•Staff recommendation
Planning Commission
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Key Issues
#2 Electronic Display Area Size Limits
•Regulatory purpose
•Current Rules and Proposed amendments
•Comments
Planning Commission
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Key Issues
Planning Commission
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Key Issues
#2 Electronic Display Area Size Limits
•Regulatory purpose
•Current Rules and Proposed amendments
•Comments
Planning Commission
• Staff recommendation
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Decision Making Options
Planning Commission
1. Forward a recommendation to City Council to approve the proposed amendments and ordinance.
2. Forward a recommendation to City Council to approve the proposed amendments and ordinance with modifications.
3. Continue the hearing to further evaluate the proposed amendments and ordinance.
4. Forward a recommendation to deny the proposed amendments and ordinance.