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time which can impact the actual depth of service lines,including electrical,water,gas, cable,and <br /> telephone. <br /> City and County/State Roads <br /> The city can,through its local ordinances,provide less or more stringent regulations on city-owned / <br /> operated roadways than what is allowed on county/state roads. Changes to the city's ordinance,however, <br /> would not have any impact on county or state roadways,including intersections. Exhibit 2 shows the <br /> most common intersections in which garage sale signs are placed and removed (either by city or <br /> county/state staff). Many of the intersections are either non-city roads or intersect a city road with a <br /> county/state road. <br /> The ordinance is consistent with county and state regulations and policies concerning the placement of <br /> signage in the ROW. Since many county/state intersections are not clearly marked as such,it may be <br /> confusing for the general public to understand where signage may be legally placed. <br /> Options to Consider <br /> The current ordinance is specific in that all signage displayed in a public right-of-way is prohibited. Below <br /> are some options to consider further. Since this ordinance pertains to land-use, staff will bring forward <br /> any suggested changes to the Planning Commission for further consideration and drafting of a final <br /> ordinance amendment,if any. It will then ultimately be brought back to Council for final action. <br /> Staff is not, at this time,recommending changes to any other section of the ordinance, specifically signs <br /> that require permits, etc. <br /> A. No Change <br /> This option would leave in place the existing language which is consistent with neighboring communities <br /> as well as the state and county for their right-of-way. Enforcement would continue based on staff <br /> availability, complaints, and allocation of resources. Staff recommends increasing public education and <br /> community outreach. <br /> Pros <br /> • Consistent with county/state roadways regulations and policies. <br /> • Consistent with city's vision and goals (beautification and code enforcement). <br /> • Provides staff with best guidance for enforcement. <br /> Cons <br /> • Public disapproval of ordinance. Pushback to Council and staff. <br /> • Restricts community and government-related advertising opportunities. <br /> B. Eliminate Restrictions within Public Right-of-Way <br /> The city may eliminate the specific ordinance language to allow the placement of signage in the ROW. <br /> Pros <br /> • Resolves conflict of ordinance with the placement of signage in ROW,including those for garage <br /> sales,graduation parties, etc. <br /> • Frees up staff availability to address other code enforcement concerns. <br /> N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\7-15-2013\Final\x9.2 sr Signs in Right of Way.docx <br />