Meeting Date: February 7, 2024
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mikayla Schmidt, City Planner
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Continued Discussion on Signage Regulations within the Historic District.
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Action Requested:
The Heritage Preservation Commission is asked to continue discussing the signage regulations within the Historic District.
Summary Report:
The HPC last reviewed signage regulations on June 7, 2023. Below is the staff report from that meeting date.
Staff would like to continue the discussion to potentially change a few items:
1. remove the need for a raised rectangular border if the wall sign is bordered by other architectural features;
2. remove the requirement that signage on an awning can only be on the valance;
3. and review the two lettering styles and two colors requirement.
Several items are attached for review.
*Staff report from June 7, 2023*
The Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) last discussed signage regulations at the April meeting, building on previous conversations from December. Previous staff reports are linked under the attachments. The HPC is asked to review the signage regulations for clarity, equity, and best practices in mind to make the process better for applicants, staff, and the HPC.
As a reminder on the background, signage regulations are found within Article 6 of the Land Development Code (LDC) and additional guidelines are found within the Downtown Design Guidelines. There is a distinction between the Downtown Design Guidelines and the LDC Sign Code. The Design Guidelines are flexible and not strictly required, allowing for consideration of each building's unique history and architecture. In contrast, the LDC Sign Code is legally binding, with regulations that must be upheld. The LDC uses language that should be clear, with "shall" as an enforcement. The Design Guidelines uses more vague language such as "should" and "might." There is much less flexibility for interpretation and application withi...
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