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L =s r: Aa • Overlay Zoning.Overlay zoning is used in concert with Sign Ordinances Euclidean and form-based zoning to establish unique standards for specific areas that are otherwise governed Sign ordinances manage the type,size,and location of by multiple zoning districts such as downtowns, permanent and temporary signs in a community.Where commercial corridors,areas surrounding transit stops, a sign ordinance is located within a municipal code varies and historic neighborhoods.In some circumstances,the community by community,but can often be found in the overlay zoning district applies additional standards on zoning ordinance,building ordinance,business ordinance, top of the standards of the base zoning district,while in or as a standalone title.In 2016,the Supreme Court of other circumstances the overlay zoning district standards the United States made a decision in the Reed v.Town of supersede or replace the standards of the base zoning Gilbert case that impacted the majority of sign ordinances district.The standards established in overlay zoning throughout the country,Elk River's included.This decision districts often control building architecture and design, clarified that sign copy is protected speech under the first allowed density and development patterns,and other amendment and held that signs cannot be treated differ- allowed density make the area governed by the overlay district eptly based on their communicative content.If a sign regu- unique. lation can only be enforced by reading what the sign says, then that regulation is a violation of the first amendment. • Development Standards.Development standards,often For example,signs that communities traditionally have called standards of general applicability,are an integral established specific regulations for,such as real estate component of Euclidean zoning.They include regula- signs or political campaign signs,are no longer valid. tions that are relevant for all uses throughout zoning districts,such as off-street parking and loading,land- unified Development Ordinances scaping,fences,and buffer yards. • Use Specific Provisions.Use-specific standards are Unified development ordinances(often referred to as a another integral component of Euclidean zoning.They UDO)bring together all land development regulations include detailed regulations applicable to specific uses into one section of a municipal code including subdivi- such as accessory dwellings,home occupations,food sion,zoning,and sign ordinances.Unified development trucks,drive throughs,or outdoor storage,regardless of ordinances help to streamline regulations and review and the district in which they are located. approval processes,making them easier to use,admin- ister,and enforce. Planned Unit Development.Planned unit development (often referred to as PUD)is a development review and approval procedure that uses site development allow- ances for greater flexibility from underlying regulations in siting and design.Through the planned unit develop- ment process,a developer can request deviations from standards such as lot area,building height,mix of uses, and any other requirement of a base or overlay zoning district in exchange for tangible benefits to the devel- opment and community such as the preservation of open space,activation of public gathering spaces,higher quality architecture and design,and enhanced landscape. Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Implementation Plan 127 DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY