Agenda - 09-09-2004 - 10a - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

'2 The right -of -way shall be interpreted to be from behind the ditch line on one side of the road to behind the ditch line on the opposite side of the road. In locations where the ditch line is not visible or does not exist, the right -of -way shall be interpreted to be a minimum of 10 feet from the edge of pavement on one side of the road to 10 feet from the edge of pavement on the opposite side of the road. Existing Regulation: No sign shall be erected so that any part of it intrudes into the sight preservation triangle. • Temporary political signs shall be located a minimum of 35 feet from the intersection of the pavement of two or more roads measured parallel to the road surface. Coordination with Board of Elections: To achieve a higher level of compliance with the political sign regulations, the Planning Department will need the assistance and cooperation of the Board of Elections in distributing regulations we provide them and obtaining accurate information about candidates on the ballot (i.e. names, addresses, phone #'s, etc.). The bulk of the County's existing sign regulations date to the initial adoption of the zoning ordinance in 1981. Minor modifications were made to the sign regulations in 1984 and 1988. The experience with political signs this summer highlights the need for a comprehensive review of that section in the existing sign regulations. Other areas in the sign provisions are also in need of revision. The current sign regulations are deficient in meeting citizens' expectations for appearance and clarity, and may be weak from a legal standpoint. Staff is aware of many changes that are necessary to update the regulations, but also would like to receive comments, suggestions, and direction from the Commissioners early in the revision process. Staff has identified the following areas of the existing sign regulations that need to be reviewed or areas that may need to be added: • Intent of Ordinance • Definitions of various types of signs • Size (height and square footage) of signage • Number of signs permitted (per lot, per building, per use) • Types of signage permitted (i.e. ground, pole, wall, projecting, temporary) • Signage not subject to permit requirements (i.e. temporary real estate signs, temporary real estate development signs, construction signs, special event signage, home occupation signage, and political /campaign signs) • Subdivision entrance signage • Signs for non - residential uses in residential zoning districts (i.e. schools, places of worship) • Service Station signage • Prohibited signs (i.e. flashing lights, temporary - nonpermanent signs, vehicular signs, moving and flashing signs) • Off - Premises or advertising signs • Non - Conforming signs • Illumination of signs • Permit requirements