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Request for Action To Item Number Planning Commission 4.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by General Business February 26, 2019 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Temporary Signs Zack Carlton, Planning Manager Reviewed by  Ordinance Amendment, Case No. OA 19-02 Action Requested Recommend, by motion, approval of the Ordinance Amendment as proposed. Background/Discussion While the City Council removed the deposit fee requirement for temporary signs, Section 30-867 still states a deposit is required. This amendment will remove the deposit language. Staff also recommends amending where temporary signs may be located. Currently, temporary signs are only allowed on approve surfaces (concrete, asphalt, Class 5). In some cases, approved surfaces are setback much farther than 10-feet, the standard parking setback. In order to treat all businesses and residents equally, staff is proposing to add the following language: If an approved surface is not located in a front yard or is farther than 10 feet from the front property line, the sign may be located in a landscaped area and shall be setback 10 feet from property lines. The landscaped area around the temporary sign must continue to be maintained while the sign is in place. Staff also recommends that when a non-profit sign is installed for longer than 14 days, it shall count toward that property's 90-day limit for temporary signage. The ordinance currently allows 30 days. This will continue to allow non-profit organizations the ability to place signs in the community but will minimize the duration they are up, helping reduce saturation of signage. Council Meeting If acted on, this item will go to the March 18, 2019, City Council meeting. Attachments  Proposed Ordinance The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity