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Commission approves revised sign ordinance language, refers replacement of Chapter 16 to city council
Summary
The planning commission voted to forward a revised sign ordinance (replacement of Title 10, Chapter 16) to the city council after removing two contested paragraphs; the commission discussed temporary sign size and time limits but left some specifics for council or future clarification.
The River Heights City Planning Commission voted to forward a revised sign ordinance to the city council that will replace the current Title 10, Chapter 16 sign code.
Commissioners spent substantial time discussing temporary signs — in particular the church’s two 4-by-8 signs and whether temporary signage of 32 square feet should be permitted in residential zones. Commissioners debated whether to limit temporary signs on residential property, exempt nonresidential uses such as churches and schools, add a 30-day time limit, or revert to the prior (struck-out) language. After extended discussion, the commission decided to forward the revised sign ordinance to council with the previously struck language included but with paragraphs a and b excluded from the replacement text. Commissioners noted administrative enforcement would rest with planning staff and that variances or council review could address long-standing noncompliance (for example, the church sign that staff will be asked to address).
The motion to forward the replacement sign code (Title 10, Chapter 16) with the specified exclusions passed by voice vote.
