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Home My WebLink About1986-03-11 OrdinanceNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, at 7:30 p.m, on the 11th day of March, 1986, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa, on the following item: 1. An ordinance to amend Sections 36-61(m)(2),36-62(c)(5)b.l., 36-62(c)(5)c.2. of the sign ordinance, to permit monument signs in the CB -10 zones and revise the definition of a monument sign. Copies of the proposed amendment are on file for public examination at the office of the City Clerk, Civic Center, Iowa City, Iowa. Persons wishing to make their views known or to suggest changes for City Council consideration before adoption of this amendment should appear at the hear- ing. MARIAN K. KARR, CITY CLERK �a/ %4 )� City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: January 31, 1986 TO: Planning & Zoning Commission From: Barry Beagle Nssociate Planner Re: Monument Sign Ordinance Amendment Attached is a revised ordinance amendment concerning monument signs. As you will recall, this issue was last addressed by the Commission on January 15, 1986, and was deferred until the February 6, 1986, regular meeting for fur- ther consideration. Subsequently, the ordinance has been revised to incorpo- rate a few minor changes which are reviewed as follows: Section 36-61(m)(2) The language of the monument sign definition has been modified to incorporate languagethe ane is roosed becauseof the similar esimilarefunctioniboth�signsfperform with ithe hdistinctionpthat monument signs are firmly anchored to the ground and also contain no adver- tising or promotional information. Section 36-62(c)(5)b 1 The restriction limiting monument signs to a single or double face has been deleted. This change is being proposed by staff so as not to preclude the possibility of triangular shaped signs consisting of three sign faces. As a final change, the language restricting sign area was modified to be consis- tent with other sections of the sign ordinance. Specifically, monument signs cannot exceed a total sign area of 4 face except for 8 square feet or 24 square feet Per sign increases in sign setback, in which the maximum sign area cannot exceed 72 square feet or 36 square feet per sign face. bj5/3 ZZ -7/ Date: To: From: Re: City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM January 8, 1986 Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Beagle, Associate Planner Monument Signs Attached is a sign ordinance amendment, proposed by staff, concerning monu- ment signs. The amendment first clarifies the intended function and design Of monument signs by proposing a new definition, and also proposes a mecha- nism by which monument signs in the CB -10 zone may be varied in height and size when the setback is a greater distance than the minimum permitted set- back from the right of way line. Section 36-61(m)(2) The proposed definition clarifies that monument signs are generally of a loll profile identifying only the name, address and/or logo of the building or establishment of the property it serves. Monument signs, unlike free-stand- ing signs, are known for their aesthetic quality and as such should repeat or harmonize with the architecture of the building or establishment it serves. The proposed definition identifies materials to which monument signs are restricted and specifies that they must be in harmony with the buildings that they serve: Section 36-62(c)(5)b.l. The new section provides flexibility in specifying monument sign height and size for properties within the CB -10 zone. Unless otherwise indicated, monument signs placed in the CB -10 zone shall not exceed a maximum height of five (5) feet above grade and a maximum sign area of 24 square feet per sign face. Currently, the sign ordinance does not specify a maximum sign height for monument signs in the CB -10 zone and limits monument signs to a maximum of 24 square feet or 12 square feet per sign face. Under the proposal, one double-faced sign may have a total sign area of 48 square feet, or 24 square feet per sign face, if located at the closest point to the front property line. The amendment also proposes a formula for allowing incremental increases in sign height and area if the setback of the building is greater than the minimum permitted distance from the front property line. Under the proposal, a monument sign may be increased to a maximum height of eight (8) feet and a maximum sign area of 36 square feet if the sign is 25 feet from the property line. bjl/1 Approved by: ona d Sc meiser, Director Department of Planning and Program Development ...n:.........t................... ORDINANCE N0. _ ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING MONUMENT SIGNS IN THE CB -10 ZONE. The City Council hereby finds that greater flexibility is required when specifying the intended height and area of monument signs permitted in the CB -10 zone. Not ail properties are or will be developed with a zero front yard setback 1n the CB -10 zone which is the current expectation underlying the current ordi- nance. For those properties with a front Yard setback, incremental increases in Sign height and area are to be permitted if the monument sign is not Placed yyat the TThhistpermitstgreater font Plitytinline ingcthhee Aestthetic character OfothedCentral Business District. A clarification of the definition of awnuaent signs is also provided as it clarifies the untended functi n dandnchar- atter of monument signs and will alleviate Confusion on whet 1s a monument sign. SECTION I. AMENDMENTS. 7--mar—n- c )a. is amended by the addition of the tion; ,following subsec- 6. Monument Signs 2. Sections 36-61(m)(2) and Section 36-62(c)(5)b.l., of the Code of Ordi- nances are hereby deleted in their entirety and the following are in- serted in lieu thereof; Sectio36-61(m).' n(2)) Monument g. Definitions. sign displaying the name, address, crest, infignia or trademark, occupation or profession of an occupant of a building or the name of the building and which is firmly anchored to the ground. Such a sign does not contain any advertising or Pr Section al36-62(c)(5)b, provisional signs. s are iocatedon earo lot, acommon m rmore uonument sin identifying not more than four (4t business names, shall be permit- ted. 4a/ F i 3 SECTION II. REPEALER. All ordinances and parts of or nances in conflict with the provision of this ordinance are hereby j repealed. SECTION III. SEVERA8ILITY. If any sec- on, Prov s on or par or the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or uncon- stitutional, such adjudication shall not Affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordi- nance s a e n e ec a ter its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this I ,4 n It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as rea e adopted and upon roil call ere were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: AMBRISCO BAKER f COURTNEY _ DICKSON MCDONALD STRAIT USER First consideration Vote for passage: Second consideration Vote for passage Date published 'V•Ah::ii+aaavcJ.... �.�..�.w..c:..�CvV.w.wj.. ter.. ,,...v •: ••`...,�-A........��...�..w..�. i.s.•...\ ..:+'.v: �..w.w.•r� It was moved by and seconded by that the Ordinance as rea e adopted and upon roil call ere were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: AMBRISCO BAKER f COURTNEY _ DICKSON MCDONALD STRAIT USER First consideration Vote for passage: Second consideration Vote for passage Date published p - ORDINANCE NO. 86-3282 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS SUBSECTIONS OF SECTIONS 36-7, 36-8, 36-10 AND 36-11 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARD- ING THE NUMBER OF ROOMERS. The City Council finds that the Special Provisions subsections in the RS -5, RS -8 RS -12 and RM -12 zones are ambiguous as to the number of roomers legally permissible. Previous zoning ordinances permitted a greater number of roomers per dwelling unit and many of those dwelling units became non -conforming upon adoption of this Chapter, or earlier amendments. The Special Provisions subsections were in- tended to apply only to non -conforming uses and not to illegal uses established under either previous or existing zoning ordinances, and this amendment is intended to clarify that intent. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, THAT: SECTION I. AMENDMENT. Sections 3and 6-11(g)(3) are hereby de etedg)n d the following are inserted in lieu thereof: Section 36-7(g)(2), rovisions Of Section 36-7(c)(1) were reoriginally adopted. December 30, 1983'and became effec- tive December 31, 1984. The non -conforming use provisions of this chapter shall not apply after December 31, 1984, with respect to the number of roomers allowed in this zone. No dwelling unit shall be permitted to have a number of roomers in excess of the number allowed in Section 36-7(c)(1). Section 36-8(g)(2), (2) The provisions of Section 36-8(c)(3) were originally adopted December 30, 1983, and became effec- tive December 31, 1984. The non- conforming use provisions of this chapter shall not apply after Decem- ber 31, 1984, with respect to the number of roomers allowed in this zone. No dwelling unit shall be permitted to have a number of room- ers in excess of the number allowed in Section 36-8(c)(3). �4tvvgcvt Ordinance No. 86-3282 Page 2 Section 36-10(g)(1). (1) The provisions of Section 36-10(c)(1) were adopted on June 14, 1985. After December 31, 1986, the non -conforming use provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to the number of roomers permitted in this zone and no dwell- ing unit in this zone shall be permitted to have a number of room- ers in excess of the number permit- ted in Section 36-10(c)(1). Section 36-11(g)(3). The provisions of Section 36-11(c)(1) were adopted on June 14, 1985. After December 31, 1986, the non -conforming use provisions of this chapter shall not apply with respect to the number of roomers permitted in this zone and no dwell- ing unit in this 'zone shall be permitted to have a number of room- ers in excess of the number permit- ted in Section 36-11(c)(1). SECTION II. REPEALER: All ordinances and parts of or inances in conflict with the provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III. SEVERABILITY: If any sec - on, prov s on or par o the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be invalid or uncon- stitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconsti- tutional. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordi- nance shall e in e ec a ter its final passage, approval and publication as required by law. Passed and approved this 11th day of March, 1986. ATTEST: J/�or. J fat J CITY CLERK aaa e^2 A Apgxmxj ? \4 T � i i i It was moved by McDonald and seconded by Baker , that the Ordinance as read be adopted and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: g AMBRISCO X BAKER g COURTNEY X DICKSON X MCDONALD X STRAIT g ZUBER First consideration 2/11/86 Vote for passage: yes: a er, Courtney, Dickson, j