PUBLIC HEARING - Consider Ordinance #23-19 Amending Temporary Sign Regulations

The City's Economic Development Authority (EDA) has been working on different ways to mitigate the effects of the Highway 10 reconstruction project on businesses in the area.  They reviewed several possibilities with temporary signage such as size, quantity, placement, permitting requirements, and duration. The recommendation the EDA made was to double the time allowed for temporary signage from up to 10 weeks to up to 20 weeks within the year.  All other requirements for temporary signage would remain in place.  

The EDA also discussed geographical boundaries for businesses to have the additional time.  They recommended just doing it city-wide.  

The City Attorney advised modifying Chapter 117 via ordinance rather than by resolution given the duration of the two-year construction project.  Ordinance #23-19 attached adds a temporary provision that expires at the end of 2025.  The construction project for the roadway is anticipated to be complete (or substantially complete) by late fall 2025.   

It should also be noted that staff plan on working with the Planning Commission in 2024 on reviewing the entire Sign Code regulations.  

 

A public hearing notice was placed in the November 17 Anoka Union Herald Newspaper.  

Alternatives to consider:
1. Recommend adoption of Ordiance #23-19 as recommended by staff and the EDA.
2. Recommend adoption of Ordiance #23-19 with modifications that the Planning Commission sees appropriate.
3. Recommend denial of the Ordinance keeping the existing regulations in place.

As an EDA/City-lead initiative, funding for this project was through the course of staff's duties.  

Staff and the EDA recommend adoption of Ordinance #23-19 pertaining to temporary signs.  

Motion to recommend approval of Ordinance #23-19 amending Chapter 117 pertaining to temporary signs.