REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 19.44 (Signs) of Title 19 (Zoning), Adding Chapter 9.58 (Signs on City Property) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Safety or Welfare), and Amending Section 1.04.010 (General Penalty) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code related to various clean-up items and adding provisions for signs on City property; Find that the project is exempt under CEQA pursuant to Guideline 15061(b)(3) - Continued from September 30, 2014.
Report
BACKGROUND
On June 25, 2013, the City Council adopted a new sign code which resulted in a new format and different requirements than the prior code. Once the sign code was used by businesses, staff and the community, it became clear that some aspects needed to be clarified and corrected. One aspect, relating to non-commercial message signs (e.g. pre-election period signs) was revised by the Council on July 15, 2014. The current proposed set of amendments to the Sign Code address minor concerns in the code that have become obvious after using it for a year. Also, given the prior discussion about signs on City property, including the public rights-of-way, staff recommends adding a new, separate code section to regulate use of signs on City property.
The Planning Commission considered this item on September 8, 2014, at which time the Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to Council to adopt the proposed ordinance. The Commission requested staff clarify the allowed sign size language in 9.58.060(c) (see revised language in Attachment 1).
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan:
Goal CC-2 Attractive Street Environment: Create an attractive street environment which will complement private and public properties and be comfortable for residents and visitors.
Policy CC-2.1: Maintain and provide attractive landscaping in the public right-of-way to identify the different types of roadways and districts, make motorists more comfortable and improve the enjoyment of residential neighb...
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