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Plain P&Z approves fee cleanups and sign-code tweak; two code references tabled
Summary
The Plain Planning & Zoning Commission approved three zoning-code changes to move fee references into the fee schedule and update sign-projection rules (ZC26-1, ZC26-4 and ZC26-5) and tabled ZC26-2 and ZC26-3 for further review; votes were recorded by roll call during the meeting.
Plain City — The Planning & Zoning Commission handled a series of zoning-code housekeeping items (ZC26 series), approving cleanup motions that move fee language into the fee schedule and adopting a small sign-code revision while tabling two reference items for later review.
ZC26-1: Staff described this item as removing an obsolete fee section (referred to in the meeting record as "11O113") and directing fees to the fee schedule. A commissioner moved to approve ZC26-1; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
ZC26-2 and ZC26-3: Public hearings for both items were opened and closed as advertised. Commissioners discussed that the newly drafted 11-24 would reference the standards but that this board would not itself approve the manual; Mayor Carney moved to table ZC26-2 (seconded by McCullough) and the motion passed. Commissioners also tabled ZC26-3 to allow the manual and references to be reviewed further.
ZC26-4: This item amends codified ordinances (chapter 11-33, fees and permits) to remove another missed fee reference. A motion to approve ZC26-4 was made, seconded, and carried by roll call.
ZC26-5: The commission approved a minor revision to permanent-sign rules (part 11, section 11.99.13 in the record) to allow additional projection to accommodate mounting brackets and to explicitly include awnings and canopies; staff explained the maximum sign face remains 9 sq. ft. and that bracket-and-sign total projection was 42 inches under the revision. The motion to approve ZC26-5 passed on roll call.
Votes were recorded on the record by roll-call affirmations for each item; the transcript records members answering 'Yes' during each roll call. Several commissioners said they preferred to see drafts of the manual and suggested tabling related references until February for industry review.
Next steps: Tabling preserves staff and commission time to circulate drafts and incorporate review comments; council will consider adopting the manual by resolution when staff advances the combined code/manual package.
