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73 Regular Meeting November 5, 1990 Page 4 Ms. Kissler moved for adoption of the Ordinance on third and final reading and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. The Council discussed whether or not to regulate signs in the ETJ. Mr. Hernandez moved to not include the ETJ in Section 1-1. Jurisdiction. The motion failed for lack of a second. The Council discussed changing the minimum spacing requirements in Section 2-3. Permanent Off-Premise Signs. (4) (B), from 500 to 1500 feet. John Diaz advised 1500 feet is not enough space in the City (too far apart). Mr. Plummer suggested using 750 feet on all roads in the ETJ, then when they are annexed into the City, the requirements would go to 500 feet. The Council discussed amending the Ordinance to regulate all highways except IH35 in the ETJ. Mayor Morris stated she wants to regulate IH35 also. Mayor Morris moved to amend Section 2-3.(4) to include Subsection (C) - ETJ with minimum spacing of 750 feet to include the same highways listed in (B) and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Taylor stated on Page 2 of the lined copy of the Ordinance (Sec. 1-3. Exempted Signs), #s (5), (6) and (10) are combined and only apply to on-premise signs. It was consensus of Council that is what they wanted. The Council discussed standards on Page 4 in Section 2-1.(1) of the lined copy - regarding the restriction that a sign cannot extend into a building setback area. Mr. Taylor stated there is a restriction of one per facade per premise (there should be a limitation). Mr. Plummer moved to amend Section 2-1. (1) to delete the first sentence in its entirety and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The Council discussed Section 2-3. Permanent Off-Premise Signs, Subsections (6) and (7) on Page 7 of the lined copy, regarding the distance requirements of 480 feet except in the highway corridor. Mr. Moore stated this covers joint use of on-premise and off-premise on the same ground. Jeff Hill stated this allows restructured but not new signs. Mr. Hart moved to amend Section 2-3.(6) on Page 6 to add new and restructured on highway'and restructured in the City and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously (Mr. Hernandez out of Council Chambers during vote on this amendment). Mayor Morris moved to amend Section 2-4. Temporary Signs. (a) on Page 7 to add the following: "Temporary signs such as banners, inflatable signs, garage sale signs, and real estate and construction signs, are subject. . . .", and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion. Bill Thompson stated restaurants use banners and 10 feet x 4 feet is small. Mayor Morris withdrew her motion and Mr. Plummer withdrew his second. Mr. Plummer moved to amend Section 2-4. (b) (3) to change 32 square feet to 40 square feet, and Mr. Hart seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Moore moved to amend Section 2-4.(a) to define temporary as garage sale signs, inflatable signs, banners, inverted V signs. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Morris moved to amend Section 2-4.(a) to add at the end of the paragraph, "Freestanding, inverted V signs are permitted on sidewalks adjacent to premises within the Central Business District," and Mr. Moore seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra present at this time (10:09 p.m.). The Council discussed if Section 3-6 on Pages 11 and 12 were acceptable for an appeals and variance process. Jane Hughson stated she wants a realistic appeals process. Mr. Guerra moved to amend Section 3-6 on Pages 11 and 12 for a two-step process for an aggrieved person denied by the Zoning Commission, to appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals, with Mr. Taylor to provide the wording necessary, and Mr. Hernandez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Mr. Guerra moved to amend Section 3-6 on Page 12 to delete Subsections (1) and (2). The motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Morris moved to amend Section 2-4.(c) on Page 7 to provide an exception for political signs and Mr. Guerra seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Subsection (10) in Section 1-6. on Page 3 was added, because it is covered in the Historical Preservation Ordinance. Mayor Morris moved to amend the first line of Section 2-2.(5) on Page 5 to read: "A multiple-occupancy premises may have ~ sign having an area up to . . .", and Mr. Plummer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Bill Thompson asked about portable signs removed for repair in Section 1-9 on Page 4, and Mr. Taylor stated the period of time is "a reasonable period of time". Mr. Guerra moved to amend Section 1-1 for the jurisdiction to be the city limits only. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Guerra moved to amend Section 1-6.(1)