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January 19, 1988
Dr. Clark Roeder
1717 Centennial Blvd.
Springfield, OR 97477
Dear Dr. Roeder:
The Springfield City Council approved a number of changes to the
Springfield Development Code in November, 1987. Many of the changes
were made in response to issues raised by property owners and citizens.
A change which may be of particular interest to you involves internal
illumination of non-residential signs within residential districts.
In 1985 the City Council upheld the Building Board of Appeals decision
regarding the variance request for height and li9hting standards for
your sign at 5892 Main Street. One of the Special Conditions of the
approval stated that "The sign must be externally illuminated with the
li9hting directed away from Main Street."
In the two years following your request, we received a number of other
requests for internally illuminated si9ns in residential districts.
After consulting with sign industry representatives and recognizing
continuing innovations within the industry, staff proposed and the City
Council adopted the Code revision which is enclosed. Section 16.080
(4) states the standards for illumination of non-residential signs in
the residential district.
If you determine that you would like to have an internally illuminated
sign at 5892 Main Street, please contact our office for the appropriate
permits.
Jackie Murdoch
Associate Planner
Code Enforcement
#161
Enclosure: Section 16.080 Sign Standards
cc: Greg Winterowd, Planning and Development Director
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