§ 102-11. Alternative sign approval process.

In order to provide for additional flexibility and innovation for signs, an application for a sign or group of signs that would not otherwise be permitted under this chapter 102, may be processed in the following manner at the option of the applicant. A sign plan that has been professionally completed in the form of design software or technical hand drawings shall be submitted to the city, processed through the planning and development services staff for review of completeness and sufficiency of the application and proposed sign plan, development review committee (DRC) review and vote at one DRC meeting and city commission review and vote at one public hearing. The plan shall, at a minimum, include the number of permissible signs and proposed signs per location or off-site with dimensions for on-site signs, the sign design, light emission and control standards, if any, sign height with dimensions, and sign orientation, as well as depictions that accurately reflect the visual appearance of the signs in the locations where they are proposed to be located. The city commission shall make the final decision as to the approval or disapproval of the sign plan. The standards that shall be utilized for the review and approval or disapproval of the sign plan shall be:

(1)

Whether the sign plan is appropriate considering the location of the property on which the sign(s) will be located, taking into consideration the size and speed limit of the roadway fronting the location of the sign(s), and the proximity of residential or other non-commercial properties;

(2)

Whether the sign plan results in blockage or interference with other pre-existing signs;

(3)

Whether or not the proposed sign plan is consistent with the material, color, texture, size, shape, height, location, and design of the building, property, or neighborhood of which it is a part;

(4)

Whether or not the proposed sign plan contains setbacks that will interfere with public safety, utility easements, or mature trees in the area of which the sign plan is a part; or

(5)

Whether or not the site for the proposed sign plan contains topographical characteristics or existing development that warrants a deviation from the requirements of chapter 102.

(Ord. No. 29-2016, § 1, 4-17-2017)