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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - July 16, 1986 PH (4)CITY 000NM MEEIMC JULY 16, 1986 ORD. DECLARING A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR OFF -PREMISE SIGNS INTRODUCED ORD. NO. 1387 Notice thereof having been published according to law, INTRODUCED Mayor Reid called for the Public Hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation that the City Council CC -53(a) declare a one year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for off -premise signs so that the present sign requirements can be reviewed and improved. The matter was introduced by City Manager Peterson and Cm wmity Development Director Schroeder who responded to questions as were directed by Staff. Mr. Jack Ronsko, 1242 Devine Drive, Lodi, addressed the Council urging the implementation of the subject moratorium. Mr. Ronsko presented a slide presentation depicting off -premise signing presently in place in various locations throughout the City. Also supporting the moratorium and addressing the Council regarding the matter were: a) Mr. Robert Norris, 301 W. Locust Street, Lodi b) Mr. John Borelli, President, Lodi District (mer of Commerce There being no other persons in the audience wishing to speak on the matter the public portion of the hearing was closed. On motion of Council Member Hinciman, Olson second, Council introduced Ordinance No. 1387 declaring a one year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for off -premise signs so that the present sign requirarents can be reviewed. OF t y F _ t Tj {. l -, r COY' 'CIL CODiMUNICATION � TO: THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE SUBJECT: MORATORIUM ON OFF -PREMISE SIGNS P14 J . SCHROEDER Cbnfiunity Development Director NO. RECOMMENDED ACTION. At its meeting of June 9, 1986 the Lodi CityPlanning" ommission recommended that the City Council declare a one-year moratorium on the issuance of Building Permits fcr off -premise signs so that the present sign requirement can be reviewed and improved. `i BACKGROUND. In recent years a number of new off -premise signs have been installed in the City. These new signs are most evident along Cherokee Lane, East Pine Street and East Lodi Avenue, and the Planning Commission feels that they are providing an unsightly condition in our community. The moratorium will provide the necessary time to study current law on off -premise sions and to provide Council and the Planning r; Commission the various alternatives for addition control or elimination of these signs. P14 J . SCHROEDER Cbnfiunity Development Director NO. FF—2-0-a . " M� NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE LCOI CITY CC;UNCIL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECObMMATION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARE A 1 YEAR 145RATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR OFF-PFOUSE SIGNS SO THAT THE PRESENT SIGN RDQUIREMMS CAN BE REVIEWED AMID IMPROVED NOTICE IS HERESY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 16th day of July, 1986, at the hour of 7:30 p.m., the Lodi City Council will ccrxiuct a Public Hearing in the Cha nbers of the Lodi City Council at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, to consider the Planning Ccmnission's motion that the City Council declare a 1 year moratorium on the issuance of building permits for off -premise signs so that the present sign requirEments can be reviewed and improved. Information regarding this item may be obtained in the office of the Cocam=ty Development Director at 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, or by phoning (209) 333-6711. All interested persons are invited to present their views either for or against the above proposal. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time prior to the Hearing scheduled herein and oral statements may be made at said Hearing. If you challenge the above matter in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. By Order of the Lodi• City Council Alice M. Relmche City Clerk Dated: June 25, 1986 �� PREMVUU WINES July lb, l'y8t, e"N City Manager City of Lodi _c I W. pine Street CA 4(1 Dear Mr. pet ers,_,n : W RECEIVED DATE: 714* ALICE M. REIMCHE CITY CLERK CITY OF LODI On behalf of the membership and the beard of Directors of the Lodi District Chamber of Comme)r-ce, we would .like to go _n record as supporting the planning c_mvni =_;ic.r» recommendation for a one year rrnoratorza_rm for- off --premise It is the feeling of %.1.rr Board that a moratorium will help provide ample time to hear from residents and ousinesses on h, -.'w best to deal with this imp,-cr-tant I ssue. In addition tc, _t,pp_ --ting a rnc,ratori um, the board of Directors also vC,ted t' sUpp,_"rt the everitu_eai rerm_-,vai of all off -premise billboard signs within the city limits of Lodi. Although to ;orae, this decision may appear to be in con fI ict with our Chamoer's Mission Statement. it >h__old be made clear that the Chamber" s mi_ssior, is not only to prcmate and encourage business, blit- is also tc' promote the civic interests and the general welfare of our community. Our Directors feel that it they take tete necessary steps to eliminate billboard signs today, future generations will enjoy a corimunity free from overcrowded advertising signs within the city limits. r{ t� LODI DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE y 'f 215 W. OAK ST. • P. O. BOX 386 • LODI, CA 95241 9 PHONE (209) 334-4773 , la We hope that the City Council makes every effort to examine this issue carefully. Furthermore, we hope the Council will support the removal c -r all billboard signs within the city limits in order to help keep Lodi a beautiful city in which wz can all be proud. Sincerely, r John Borelli President JB/ta e a I_ r i' OFF - "EM ISE _4& S Gow. c�s•. '53.'54 is .4 'o.,,.,5 QrdW,A.-tiG¢ 4, General Commercial end Zones:amps a+r,; pitted in C-2, {,. C.P9 1i-1 gad -91.2 foass, .db' �. i�llvrds�:a�eZilioos: (i) Tree -standing signs which are ewwppwted primarily by structures an the ground mq not exceed a beifht of thirty -fine (35) feet and shall be a minima of ten (10) feet above the finisbed grade of the exdst{ng sidewalk or futrz* s! dewlk * except that non - illuminated, non-structural and non-suppo-tirg de^orative spires mounted on top of said signs Wq exceed the height limit by a height equal to one-third (2/3) of the distance measured between the top portion of the sign Identifying the nusinosses and the finished grade of the existing or future sidewalk. (ii) Signs mounted an buildings ay► not exceed the height limit of the building or thirty -fine (35) feet, wbicheve; is the greater. (is) Off prOdAW 94PW my be.irestsd is additimAo.ths aodias per- Idttad sigm area under th• °foils l" c+ooditfoei�: a. One (1) off-preedae sign shall be peradtted per each aity block, esaept that in ay city block in excess of fire handred (500) lineal feet• am additional off-peemdse sign shall be permitted in every three hundred (300) lineal feet thereof. b. The maximus size of any off -premise sign shall be four hund- red eighty (430) square feet. c. In determining the maximus size of two off -premise signs which are placed back to back on the game structure, only one ►rface shall be counted.