HPC Meeting Date: August 7, 2024
To: Members of the Heritage Preservation Commission
From: Mathias Hughey, Associate City Planner
Title
HPC Resolution 2024-009 Recommending Changes to the Sign Regulations of the Historic-Overlay District.
Body
Action Requested:
The HPC is asked to review the attached version of the draft ordinance and vote to recommend the draft for consideration by the Planning Commission.
Summary Report:
HPC Commissioners and staff have engaged in multiple discussions regarding revisions to the sign regulations for the Historic-Overlay District (H-O District) and Heritage Preservation Sites. Following last month's review of the proposed changes, staff was asked to incorporate further direction in developing a draft ordinance. The Associate City Planner has developed a draft version of the ordinance that strives to incorporate the stated desire to relax regulations while providing clear criteria for acceptable signs.
Notable changes from the previous version include changes to the regulations of colors, the clarification of physical relief requirements, and a definition of "fluorescent colors." No changes were made to the previous draft of the illumination section. Changes from the previous version are highlighted in the attached version.
The HPC is asked to review the attached redline version and come prepared with feedback. Since all options have been discussed, commissioners should review the proposed changes with the expectation of voting at this month's meeting.
The process for a text amendment follows the Type 4 review procedure, where the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation and the City Council makes the final decision. The criteria for a text amendment are:
(1) The specific policies, goals, objectives, and recommendations of the comprehensive plan and other city plans, including public facilities and capital improvement plans.
(2) The purpose and intent of this LDC, or in the case of a ma...
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