HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 Signs in the Public Right-of-Way Code Update AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 10/21/2013
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting
Staff Contact/Dept.: Rhonda Rice Staff Phone No: 726-3655
Estimated Time: Consent Calendar
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Provide Financially Responsible and
Innovative Government Services
ITEM TITLE: SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; CODE UPDATE
ACTION REQUESTED:
Conduct a second reading and adopt/not adopt the following Ordinances: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE “SIGNS”
TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AMENDING SECTION 8.234 “EXEMPT SIGNS” (SUBSECTION 17)
“PORTABLE SIGNS” AND ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE And, AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW SECTION UNDER “STREET”,
SECTION 3.223 “PLACEMENT OF SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC WAY,” TO THE SPRINGFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE
ISSUE STATEMENT: Shall the Council amend the Municipal Code to provide for common regulation covering the placement of temporary signs in the right-of-way and on private
property?
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance-8.234(17) 2. Draft Ordinance-3.223
DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The City has three banner sign types and one sandwich board type that can be
placed in the public right of way. Each banner type and the sandwich board have unique specifications for placement and at least one has a fee for the use of the
right-of-way. The goal is to create common code language for all three banner types
and the sandwich board.
The City has been using Springfield Municipal Code 3.224 for the placement of the Over-the-Street banner for many years. Section 3.224 was written in reference to utilities and telecommunications placement of objects in the right-of-way, not
temporary signs. With the addition of the Light Pole banners and the “OPEN” banner it is prudent to provide consistent and uniform processes to regulate these signs. The proposed ordinances will provide for the temporary placement of
banners and sandwich boards in the right-of-way and add clarity for which zones allows sandwich board signs on private property.
Council reviewed the proposed ordinances in work session on September 9, 2013, and directed staff to present drafts for consideration and possible approval.
Council heard the 1st reading of the Ordinances on October 7, at Regular Session.
On October 21, at Regular Session, Council will hear the 1st Reading for the Master
Fees and Charges Schedule’s Ordinance, which includes the fee for the Light Pole Banner.
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