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Green Sheet # 3089176
RESOLUTION
OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
Presented by
Requesting Planning Commission Study and Report on
specific Amendments to Legislative Code Chapter 64, Signs
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WFIEREAS, recent consideration of amendments to Legislative Code Chapter 64, Signs,
pertaining to si�s with dynamic display raised questions and concems about the way the gross
surface display area of double-faced and V-shaped signs is measured; the illumination 1eve1
cunently allowed far signs generally; the regulations of signs with dynamic display located inside
of windows and oriented to be visible from a public right-of-way; and permit exemptions for signs
of city, county, state and federal govemments that provide orientation, direction or traffic control
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13 WHEREAS, questions and concerns were raised about non-dynamic signs inside store windows
14 that are oriented only toward the street and pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic; specifically, the
15 feasibil'aty of creating a permitting system for such signs, percent of window area taken up with
16 window signs, temporary signs, use of spot lights and other attractors to illuminate signs, and
17 number and size of exterior banners; and
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19 WHEREAS, these issues are beyond the scope of the public hearing draft Signs with Dynamic
20 Display Ordinance, and require separate study and public hearing;
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22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CiYy Council directs the Planning Commission
23 to study and recommend amendments to Legislative Code chapter 64, Signs, pertaining to these
24 issues, and to report back to the City Council within 120 days.
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Requesting the Planning Commission to sNdy and ceport on specific amendments to Chapter 74, 5igns, of the Sairn Paul Legislative
Code.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R):
Planning Comm(ssion
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