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A g e n d a A g e n d a Item 3: Continuation of the Sign Code Update (Article 63) from the March 23, 2016 meeting Item 4: Sierra Central Credit Union Drive Through Item 5: Planning Commission bylaws and representation on the Sutter County Planning Commission 2
I t e m 3 : S i g n s I t e m 3 : S i g n s Follow ‐ up to the Planning Commission meetings on February 24, 2016 and March 23, 2016 3
T e x t F o r m a t T e x t F o r m a t Regular text: Existing text, no proposed changes Underline: Proposed text Strikethrough: Existing text to be deleted Red font: Modifications to the text since the February 24, 2016 workshop Green font: Modifications to text since the March 23, 2016 meeting 4
C h a n g e s C h a n g e s Clarified: Commemorative signs Fence Signs ‐ noncommercial purposes Missing person/lost pet Open Closed Sign Removed “TBD” Electronic Message Board: Added language for emergencies Cabinet Sign defintion 5
S i g n C o d e G o a l s S i g n C o d e G o a l s At a minimum: Logical organization and user ‐ friendly format Ensure that standards are clear, consistent and illustrated Raise the Bar for Development Quality Reduce the need for negotiated approvals Employ graphics rather than words Consolidate Standards Under regulation vs. over regulation 6
S i g n C o d e G o a l s S i g n C o d e G o a l s Sign code is often what we want and what we don’t want Community may perceive that the City is proposing more stringent regulations, whereas we may simply be enforcing what we currently have 7
C h a n g e s C h a n g e s Size and Types Nominal changes are proposed for permanent signs Added graphics for Monument, Awning, Wall, and Projecting Signs Clarified Temporary Sign Section Added “Additional Regulations” to the sign table 8
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Wall Signs For multi ‐ story buildings, no internally lit signs New cabinet signs shall not exceed 20% of the sign area 9
M o n u m e n t S i g n s M o n u m e n t S i g n s Not preferred Preferred 10
S i n c e t h e W o r k s h o p S i n c e t h e W o r k s h o p Awning Signs –Material & Lighting Not preferred Preferred 11
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Monument Signs Added “Base” requirements Design criteria (enhanced architectural features) Added an illustration 12
M o n u m e n t S i g n s M o n u m e n t S i g n s Not preferred Preferred 13
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Electronic Message Boards Use Permit (Commission review) Along State Route 20 and 99 Min. 5 acre parcel size with a min. of 300 foot frontage Message duration: Static message every 10 seconds Dimming technology 14
S i n c e t h e W o r k s h o p S i n c e t h e W o r k s h o p Electronic Message Boards Signs shall be full color displays No monochrome displays High quality pixel pitch resolution Default displays in case of a malfunction 4 or less businesses: ½ of the monument sign 5 or more: 1/3 of the monument sign area 15
E l e c t r o n i c S i g n s E l e c t r o n i c S i g n s Monochrome – not preferred Full color ‐ preferred 16
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Electronic Message Boards in R Districts Staff is suggesting to delete language that would limit them to parcels that abut State Routes 20 and 99 for schools and/or religious institutions, 17
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l A ‐ Frame Signs Added material language No plastic signs Chalkboard is appropriate No rough ‐ cut plywood Create shapes are encouraged (no standards) One per business 50 feet from business 18
M o n u m e n t S i g n s M o n u m e n t S i g n s Wood, chalkboard ‐ preferred Plastic – not preferred 19
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Subdivision Signs Added location criteria Included design criteria City logo Architecturally enhanced Finished material No rough ‐ cut plywood 20
S u b d i v i s i o n S i g n s S u b d i v i s i o n S i g n s Not preferred Preferred 21
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Window Signs – no change 22
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Temporary signs (limited) 23
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Seasonal Display 24
P r o p o s a l P r o p o s a l Political Signs Criteria: 32 square feet 10 feet in height 90 days before an election 25
P r o h i b i t e d S i g n s P r o h i b i t e d S i g n s Fence Signs (Some exceptions) Pole Signs Posters and Snipe Signs Roof Signs Vehicle Signs 26
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Fence Signs – not permitted 27
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Pole Signs – not permitted 28
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Snipe Signs – not permitted 29
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Roof Signs – not permitted 30
S i g n T y p e s S i g n T y p e s Vehicle Signs – not permitted 31
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n R e c o m m e n d a t i o n Recommend that the City Council adopt the attached Draft Yuba City Sign Regulations amending the City’s Sign Code as shown in Attachment 2 in your report, including modifications to Electronic Signs in Residential Districts for schools and/or religious facilities As an alternative, the Planning Commission may request that staff provide additional research or continue the meeting to a date certain. 32
I t e m 4 I t e m 4 Sierra Central Credit Union General Plan Amendment Harter Specific Plan Amendment Rezone Use Permit Environmental Assessment 33
P u r p o s e ? P u r p o s e ? Sierra Central Credit Union would like to install two drive ‐ through ATMs The existing C ‐ M zone district does not permit drive ‐ throughs Applicant is proposing to reclassify the site to the C ‐ O zone district which does The C ‐ O is more restrictive (less intense) in comparison to the C ‐ M 34
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R e c o m m e n d a t i o n R e c o m m e n d a t i o n Recommend to the Council approval of: Mitigated Negative Declaration , inclusive of mitigated measure Public Disclosure Document Requires that government agency actions which may result in a change to the physical environment have a thorough analysis of what potential impacts may occur, and to attempt to prevent or reduce adverse impacts to the environment Staff determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is appropriate 41
R e c o m m e n d a t i o n R e c o m m e n d a t i o n Recommend to the Council approval of: General Plan Amendment , as proposed Harter Specific Plan Amendmen t, as proposed Rezone , as proposed Use Permit, per the findings outlined in the staff report 42
I t e m 5 I t e m 5 Planning Commission by ‐ laws and the City’s representation on the County’s Planning Commission 43
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