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Item # 5 1 4 <br /> ity of <br /> �lk MEMORANDUM <br /> River <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Michele McPherso, Director of Planning <br /> DATE: February 16, 2000 <br /> SUBJECT: Case Number: OA 00-4 <br /> Request by the City of Elk River to Amend <br /> Section 900.22.4 — Temporary Sign <br /> Regulations of the Zoning Code; Public <br /> Hearing <br /> Request <br /> The City of Elk River requests that the Temporary Sign Regulations be amended to: <br /> 1. increase in the number of permits issued annually, and <br /> 2. increase the number of days temporary signs may be displayed annually. <br /> • Attachments <br /> • Proposed Ordinance Language <br /> • Summary of Other Cities' Regulations <br /> O vervie w <br /> In recent months, staff has been more diligent in its enforcement of the current <br /> temporary sign regulations. Currently, the ordinance allows issuance of two permits per <br /> year, each for 15 days. Some business owners were concerned about the restrictive <br /> nature of the current ordinance, especially with the tight labor market or "seasonal" <br /> downturns in profitability. The City Council directed staff to research this issue further <br /> and propose changes to the ordinance. <br /> Analysis <br /> Staff reviewed a number of sign ordinances from other communities prior to a <br /> discussion of the issue with local business owners, the Chamber of Commerce and the <br /> Planning Commission on February 8, 2000 (summary chart attached). Some <br /> communities prohibit the use of temporary signs entirely while others allow up to 150 <br /> 411 days per year (St. Cloud). <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 <br />