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Growth Management Report 12. 4.

BCC Regular Meeting

Public Hearing

Meeting Date:	12/08/2011
Issue: 5:48 p.m. - A Public Hearing - LDC Ordinance - Article 8 "Signage"
From:	Allyson Cain
Department:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:

5:48 p.m.- A Public Hearing Concerning the Review of an LDC Ordinance Article 8, "Signage"

That the Board review and adopt an Ordinance amending Article 8, Section 8.02.00, to define “Community Redevelopment Area Gateway Sign”; amending Article 8, Section 8.04.01, to include Community Redevelopment Area Gateway Signs exempt from permitting; amending Article 8, Section 8.04.02.b, to allow Gateway Signs to be located within the County Right-Of-Way.

BACKGROUND:

Community Redevelopment Agency desires to highlight primary access gateways and commercial gateways consistent with the Agency mission to encourage private sector reinvestment, promote economic development and promote revitalization of residential, commercial and industrially designated areas. The Board of County Commissioners directed staff to draft an amendment to the sign ordinance permitting governmental beautification signs, including in the rights-of-way. At the November 7, 2011 Planning Board meeting, the Board recommended the Ordinance for approval and forwarded to the BCC without changes.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

No budgetary impact is anticipated by the adoption of this Ordinance.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The attached Ordinance has been reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney. Any recommended legal comments are attached herein.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the Board’s goal “to increase citizen involvement in, access to, and approval of, County government activities.”

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Implementation of this Ordinance will consist of an amendment to the LDC and distribution of a copy of the adopted Ordinance to interested citizens and staff.

The proposed Ordinance was prepared in cooperation with the Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Legal Review and Ordinance