Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 1207 AND 1213 AND THE APPENDIX D OF THE CITY OF HUDSON'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AKA THE "PLANNING AND ZONING CODE" RELATED TO SIGNAGE REGULATIONS.
Brief Description: Proposed amendment the Land Development Code sign regulations in response to stakeholder engagement related to window sign regulations and additional items expressed by the merchant community.
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Legislative History
Ord 19-41 - Temporary Moratorium on the enforcement of Land Development Code Regulations related to window signs erected for non-residential uses.
Council workshop discussion on November 12, 2019 (19-0117)
Council first reading & referral to Planning Commission - November 19, 2019
PC review and recommendation - January 13, 2020
Council second reading and Public Hearing - February 25, 2019
Council third reading and possible action - March 3, 2020
Purpose & Explanation
The community stakeholder group met to review the Land Development Code sign regulations in response to Ordinance 19-41, which established a moratorium on City enforcement related to window signs. The group also discussed the proposed A-frame sign ordinance and signage options for upper level tenants, as this was a concern expressed by the Merchants of Hudson Association. The three meetings focused on the following discussions:
a. City and stakeholder review of the sign allowances and understanding how they are interpreted.
b. Understanding merchants needs and any frustrations/difficulties with the current regulations.
c. Balancing business needs with aesthetics.
d. Determining improved signage options for upper level tenants.
e. Simplifying the standards for both City staff and merchants.
Summary of the key proposals include:
* Increased allowance for window signs: Proposed update would allow thirty-three (33) percent, or 1/3 coverage of storefront windows. This percentage will include both temporary window signs and permanent window signs. No permi...
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