The public is invited to attend two public informational meetings to discuss and provide comments on proposed amendments to City Code, Chapter 61 (Signs and Outdoor Advertising), otherwise known as the City Sign Ordinance. The purpose of the amendments is to update the chapter to reflect current trends in development and design and to clarify ambiguity that has led to misinterpretation  regarding the application of the regulations. The amendments also make changes to improve the chapter’s readability and format.

Significant changes proposed for the code include the following: allowing signage for ground floor businesses that do not front a public street; reduction in setback from the public right of way for ground signs; limiting the number of ground signs on a premise; and, appeals to be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Identical meetings will be held on WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 FROM 1:30 TO 3 P.M. AND ON THURSDAY, JAN. 28 FROM 7 TO 8:30 P.M. Both meetings will be held in Council Chamber located on the 2^nd Floor of the Guy C. Larcom Building (City Hall) located at 100 N. Fifth Avenue.

Staff will provide a presentation outlining the major changes proposed to the code. Following the presentation, participants will be allowed to ask questions and provide comments. For more information in advance of the meetingvplanning@a2gov.org. The proposed  amendments and a summary of changes are posted on the City Web site.

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