Council staff outline phased re-enforcement plan if resolution rescinding temporary sign moratorium is adopted
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Summary
City staff outlined a proposal to rescind Resolution 5,361 (COVID-era temporary sign moratorium) and to phase enforcement with education, courtesy notices and then formal violations; no final council action was recorded in the study-session transcript.
City staff presented a proposal to rescind Resolution 5,361, a temporary moratorium on parts of the city’s temporary sign code enacted in March 2020, and described a phased approach to re-enforcing the sign code if the moratorium is lifted. The presenter said bandit signs continued to be enforced during the moratorium and clarified that campaign signs remain governed by state rules.
The staff presenter (Leah, code/planning staff) said rescinding the moratorium would re-activate requirements for temporary signs such as A-frames, feather signs and banners and would restore permitting requirements. Staff recommended a 60-day period before formal enforcement: the first 30 days focused on education (including formal informational letters to owners and tenants), followed by a 30-day courtesy-notice period, and then standard notices of violation for persistent cases.
Leah said staff would coordinate outreach with business groups and community partners, including the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Chandler business groups (DCCP), Wicked Awesome Connections and the Chandler Small Business Alliance. Staff also noted that code enforcement would continue to address hazards immediately (for example, signs obstructing sidewalks or the right-of-way).
Council members suggested additional outreach channels, including incorporating information into business registration renewals and possible inserts in utility bills targeted at businesses. Council member Harris asked staff to reach out to professional real-estate groups and the Chandler Business Association; Leah said she had left a message for Carol Paulison of the CBA. Staff also noted exceptions for model homes and open-house signs under existing sign rules.
There was no final vote recorded in the provided transcript; the presentation outlined the staff recommendation and public outreach plan. Staff said they would work with business owners to provide time to obtain permits where an application is in process.
