Ordinance 1849-92 - Laserfiche WebLink

1. Whether the proposal manifests exceptional visual harmony between the sign, buildings and other components of the subject property through the use of a consistent design theme; 2 . Whether the sign or signs promote the planned land use in the area of the subject property and enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding area; 3 . Whether the sign and its placement obstructs or interferes with any other signs or property in the area or obstructs natural scenic views; and 4. Whether the proposed plan is aesthetically superior to what could be installed under existing criteria in this Section. B. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council within ten days of the Planning Commission's decision. is hereby amended to read: Comprehensive Design Plan Permits. A. Application may be made to the Planning Director for special consideration whereby deviations from the requirements and restrictions of this Section may be permitted when an applicant is using a comprehensive design plan to integrate signs into the framework of the building or buildings, landscaping, and other design features of the property, utilizing an overall design theme. This process may be sued to allow flashing, rotating, revolving, swinging and projecting signs or other similar signs creating the illusion of movement; to allow off premises directional signs; to allow roof signs; or to allow the height of freestanding signs to exceed the standards of this Section. Comprehensive design may be used on an existing building where the facade is being altered, when there is now construction, or in freestanding signs. These permits are not to confused with the procedures for obtaining variances for hardship or unusual circumstances. Rather, these permits are based upon the applicant satisfying the Planning Director that an exceptional effort has been made toward creating harmony between the sign, the building and the site where it is located through use of a consistent design theme which complements and enhances the surrounding environment. The comprehensive design plan shall be presented to the Planning Director with a narrative describing the proposed plan. The Planning Director, using Review Process II .B, shall assess the applicant's information using the following criteria: 1. Whether the proposal manifests exceptional visual harmony between the sign, buildings and other components of the subject property through the use of a consistent design theme; 2 . Whether the sign or signs promote the planned land use in the area of the subject property and enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding area; z7