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Commission forwards revisions to sign code to City Council, including temporary sign permits
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended City Council approve ordinance amendments to chapter 30 (signs and advertising) to simplify temporary sign rules, introduce an optional permit for off‑premise temporary signs, allow on‑premise temporary signs without a permit, and create a discretionary path for larger signage through Council review.
Bradley Patton, identified in the transcript as "finance line director," presented proposed revisions to chapter 30 of the municipal code addressing signs and advertising. Patton said the package is designed to reduce friction for businesses and residents by simplifying temporary sign rules and updating application procedures to reflect electronic submittal.
Key changes presented by Patton include:
• Off‑premise temporary signs may be allowed with a low‑cost permit so staff can track location and duration; on‑premise temporary signs would not require a permit.
• Construction signs and "coming soon" messaging will be permitted with fewer prescriptive timing rules; staff encouraged simpler, consistent standards.
• The code would allow a process for local businesses to seek council approval for a larger freestanding sign instead of preserving that option only for franchises.
• Other updates include aligning sign‑related application references to electronic submission and clarifying requirements for subdivision entrance signs and special use signs.
Patton characterized the permit fee as modest (noted in the presentation as roughly $20–$25) and framed the revisions as reducing conflict between businesses and code enforcement. The commission moved, seconded and unanimously voted to forward the ordinance to City Council with a recommendation for approval.
The ordinance package will be considered by City Council; final draft language and any fee schedule will be set at that level.
