06/05/2006 - Packet • •
AGENDA
TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION • IN
JUNE 5, 2006 7:00 p.m.
TIGARD CIVIC CENTER- TOWN HALL
13125 SW HALL BOULEVARD T I GAR D
TIGARD, OREGON 97223
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
4. APPROVE MINUTES
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.1 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) 2006-00001 ENTRYWAY SIGNS
CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment
to amend the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard CommunityDevelopment Code.
The proposed amendment would amend Section 18.780.015 (Definitions) to add a
definition of"Entryway Signs", and Section 18.780.090 (Special Condition Signs) to allow
Entryway Signs in all zoning districts. LOCATION: City-wide. ZONE: All zoning
districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015 and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies
1 and 2; and Statewide Planning Goal 1 and 2.
5.2 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) 2006-00002 CULTURAL
INSTITUTIONS CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment to
amend the Use Classifications Chapter (18.130) and the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the
Tigard Community Development Code. The proposed amendment would amend the uses
allowed under Civic Use Types (Section 18.130.020.B.4) to allow incidental and subordinate
commercial uses (such as a gift shop, bookstore, and limited food and beverage services).
In addition, a new category"Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs" would be created in the
Special Condition Signs (Section 18.780.090). LOCATION: Within Cultural Institutions.
ZONE: All zones where Cultural Institutions are an allowed use. APPLICABLE
REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.130.020, 18.380.020,
18.390.060, 18.780.015 and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide
Planning Goal 1 and 2.
6. LONG RANGE PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
7. OTHER BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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Tigard Planning Commission - Roll Call
Hearing Date: 6 -5 - (�
Starting Time: -7' Wry\
COMMISSIONERS: Jodie Inman (President)
✓ Mitchell Brown
Gretchen Buehner
Rex Caffall
Teddi Du ling
Patrick Harbison
Kathy Meads
Judy Munro (Vice-President)
David Walsh
✓ Jeremy Vermilyea (alternate)
STAFF PR ESENT:/
Dick Bewersdorff Tom Coffee
Gary Pagenstecher t/B arbara Shields
Cheryl Caines Denver Igarta
Emily Eng Duane Roberts
Kim McMillan Beth St. Amand
Gus Duenas Phil Nachbar
1 Sean Farrelly
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CITY OF TIGARD
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 5,2006
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Inman called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was held in the Tigard
Civic Center,Town Hall, at 13125 SW Hall Blvd.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: President Inman;Commissioners Brown,Buehner, Caffall,Duling,
Meads, and Munro. Also present was Jeremy Vermilyea, Commission alternate.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Harbison and Walsh
Staff Present: Dick Bewersdorff,Planning Manager;Barbara Shields,Long Range Planning
Manager; Sean Farrelly,Associate Planner,Jerree Lewis,Planning Commission Secretary
3. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Commissioner Caffall reported that the Transportation Financing Task Force has been
discussing the Hwy. 99W corridor improvements. When the improvements are under
construction,they will try to eliminate some of the entry and exit ways along 99W to help
improve traffic flow. The system development program is moving quickly. The grant for the
Hwy.99W improvements is scheduled to be complete by June 1St,however it most likely will be
delayed. The Task Force also discussed Greenburg Road and the proposal to realign Center
Street. The Burnham Street projects are all funded and ready to go. The Task Force will
approach Council for a R gas tax to help fund some of the improvements.
Commissioner Buehner advised that the City received notice 8 months ago that the federal
grant was approved. ODOT is just now developing the work program. Evidently,this is the
first time ODOT has done one of these grants and they have to create a process. The
Transportation Financing Task Force has also been discussing the possibility of implementing a
City Traffic Impact Fee.
Commissioner Duling reported that members of the Committee for Citizen Involvement
recently attended neighborhood workshops. Commissioner Duling attended the one at Tigard
High School. She said the meeting was informative.
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Commissioner Buehner advised that there have been some changes with the City Center
Advisory Commission. There have been issues with respect to leadership and micromanaging.
The Commission went to mediation last fall to resolve issues with the boundaries for the
Downtown area. Last week,the Commission called for a vote of no confidence in the
leadership. The Commission voted to replace the Chair and then elected Carl Switzer as the
new Chair. Commissioner Buehner believes there have been some resignations of Commission
members since then,however those that have stayed are very excited about continuing their
work. The Commission will hold 2 meetings within the next 2 weeks and report to Council on
June 20th.
Commissioner Munro advised that CCAC members had requested the resignation occur
outside of the Commission. She regrets that members have resigned- they contributed a great
deal of time and effort and were a resource that nobody wanted to lose.
Commissioner Meads noted that the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has not met.
4. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the May 15,2006 meeting minutes as submitted. The
motion passed by a vote of 6-0. Commissioner Duling abstained.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
5.1 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) 2006-00001 ENTRYWAY
SIGNS CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment
to amend the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard Community Development Code.
The proposed amendment would amend Section 18.780.015 (Definitions) to add a
definition of "Entryway Signs", and Section 18.780.090 (Special Condition Signs) to allow
Entryway Signs in all zoning districts. LOCATION: City-wide. ZONE: All zoning
districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code
Chapters 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015 and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan
Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide Planning Goal 1 and 2.
STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Sean Farrelly presented the proposal on behalf of the City. He advised
that installing entryway signs is a part of the City's effort to enhance its sense of identity.
Currently, there are no provisions in the Development Code allowing this type of sign. This
proposal will amend the sign chapter of the Development Code to add a definition of an
entryway sign. It will also add a Special Condition Signs section, permitting entryway signs
in all districts.
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Farrelly advised that the proposal is consistent with the stated purpose of the sign chapter.
There will be a limited number of these signs and they are unlikely to distract motorists or
create sign clutter. The signs will be erected by the City along public roads at entry points
into the City to promote the City's image and sense of identity. He said staff recommends
the Planning Commission approve the proposal and make a final recommendation to
Council.
Staff provided the following answers in response to questions and comments from
Commissioner Meads:
• The City is not proposing to replace existing entryway signs. These will be additional
signs. The entryway signs will be more like a monument style.
• At this point, it's unknown how many signs will be installed. They will be installed
along roads at prominent entry points into the City.
• Staff has not seen any plans yet for the signs. At this point, it is unknown how large
the signs will be or what the graphics will look like. The signs will most likely have
the City logo, with the words, "Now Entering the City of Tigard".
• It is unknown what the exact cost will be. The signs will be paid from the Public
Works budget. If there isn't funding for the signs,they won't be installed. Cost is
not an issue with regard to changing the code.
Commissioner Meads noted that all signs are a distraction- the point of having a sign is to
draw people's attention to it. She also believes that installing more signs is adding to the
proliferation of signs. Staff responded that the plan is to just have them at prominent points
in the City- it may just be a handful of signs. This is a part of the branding process for the
City.
Commissioner Caffall asked if this proposal wasn't premature. We don't know the size,
location, what the signs will look like, or how they will be paid for. He would prefer if staff
came with more information - perhaps even a prototype. How can he justify voting for
something that he hasn't seen? Staff responded that the City just does not know the answers
at this point, but the Public Works Department will come up with a design that's acceptable
to City Council.
Commissioner Duling asked about standards for the signs - will they be alike or similar?
This is unknown at this point.
Commissioner Buehner advised that she has attended Council meetings when this issue has
come up. Council has general idea about the size of the sign and what it would say. She
thinks Council plans to install signs at 5-6 locations. Council is still finalizing their plans.
President Inman asked if the signs would be more of an entryway monument vs. a regular
sign. Staff answered yes. It would require agreements from property owners to put them on
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private property. President Inman asked if there would be any review process involved.
Staff said it would be a straight permit process.
Commissioner Munro noted that the Planning Commission acts as an advisory board to
Council. The brand name was adopted by Council. She supports trusting the City and
agrees that the Council will make sure funding is available. She stated that the role of the
Commission is to look at this in the context of making an amendment to the Code, not to
comment on the signs or the budget.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Buehner moved that the Planning Commission make a recommendation to
Council to approve the amendment of the Development Code,DCA 2006-00001,to amend
the sign code to allow for entryway signs, as presented in the staff report. Commissioner
Munro seconded the motion. The motion passed by a vote of 5-1. Commissioner Meads
voted no and Commissioner C iffall abstained.
5.2 DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) 2006-00002 CULTURAL
INSTITUTIONS CODE AMENDMENT
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment
to amend the Use Classifications Chapter(18.130) and the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of
the Tigard Community Development Code. The proposed amendment would amend the
uses allowed under Civic Use Types (Section 18.130.020.B.4) to allow incidental and
subordinate commercial uses (such as a gift shop, bookstore, and limited food and
beverage services). In addition, a new category"Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs"
would be created in the Special Condition Signs (Section 18.780.090). LOCATION:
Within Cultural Institutions. ZONE: All zones where Cultural Institutions are an
allowed use. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community Development Code
Chapters 18.130.020, 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015 and 18.780.090; Comprehensive
Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide Planning Goal 1 and 2.
STAFF REPORT
Associate Planner Sean Farrelly presented the proposal on behalf of the City. He advised
that the new public library was designed with lobby space for a cafe to allow limited food
and beverage service, mainly for library patrons and people attending events in the meeting
room. The library is a cultural institution,which is allowed conditionally in the R-12 zone.
Eating and drinking establishments are not permitted in this zone. This proposed
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amendment would clarify the standing of the library's cafe and any similar future situations
by adding subordinate and incidental commercial uses to the definition of cultural
institutions. The proposal would also call for a new sign category in the Special Condition
Signs section of the Development Code. The new category would be called Cultural
Institution Auxiliary Signs and would allow the subordinating use to identify itself while
restricting the size and placement of the sign.
Farrelly reported that accessory uses in cultural institutions are fairly common in other
localities. Amending the definition of cultural institutions to allow these incidental and
subordinate commercial uses would be beneficial to the institutions and the community.
Externalities, such as traffic, are unlikely to be much of an issue because the incidental uses
will serve mainly the patrons of the institutions.
Signs for the auxiliary use will be unobtrusive - the proposal has a limit of one sign per use,
with an area of 4 square feet per face. No new freestanding sign will be allowed. The sign
would have to be placed on an existing freestanding sign or on a wall if it is consistent in
structure and materials.
Staff finds that the amendment meets applicable review criteria and recommends the
Planning Commission approve the proposal and make a final recommendation to City
Council.
Commissioner Duling asked if there was any liability to the City for food and beverage
service. Farrelly noted that there would be a detailed contract involved with the vendor.
Jeremy Vermilyea advised that presumably,there are indemnity and insurance requirements
in the contract documents that would protect the City.
Commissioner Buehner asked if this type of use would be allowed in other City-owned
buildings. Dick Bewersdorff advised that there was a coffee stand at City Hall previously,
but City Hall is in commercial zone. The proposed amendment applies to both commercial
and residential zones.
Commissioner Meads asked why this matter has suddenly come up. Staff answered that the
City has had problems keeping vendors at the library and they think that a sign will help.
Commissioner Meads asked about the revenue. Staff responded that the City receives a base
rent and a percentage of the profits. It was noted that the cafe is more of a service to
patrons than a money-maker for the City.
Staff reported that no other libraries in Washington County have a cafe, but the new library
planned for Hillsboro will have one.
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Commissioner Caffall said no one wants to see a "McDonald's" sign hanging under the
library sign. Staff said the signs would be strictly limited to 4 square feet per sign face. If it's
going to be on the wall, it has to be of matching materials and structure.
Commissioner Munro advised that TriMet has a number of areas where they would like to
have concessionaires. She said that having a sign is a common strategy and is needed in
order to be competitive.
President Inman asked if there were any other places in the City where this would apply and
wondered if the City should be limiting this type of use. Staff answered that it would have to
be a use that was definitely secondary to the main use as a cultural institution. At this time,
this is the only facility involved. Also, cultural institutions are a conditional use in residential
zones, so they would have to go through the conditional use process.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
None
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Commissioner Munro moved to recommend to Council the amendment to the Development
Code,DCA 2006-00002,to amend the Use Classification Chapter 18.130 and the Sign Code
Chapter 18.780 of the Tigard Community Development Code,as per the staff report and
discussions. Commissioner C'affall seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6. LONG RANGE PLANNING WORK PROGRAM
Long Range Planning Manager Barbara Shields discussed the Long Range Planning program
and the presentations planned for the Planning Commission for the rest of the year(Exhibit A).
She noted that the presentations can be divided into three major groups:
• Council goals: Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown.
• Other programs, such as affordable housing, transportation, funding, environmental
issues, parks and trails planning.
• Overall/global context for city planning: what impacts urbanization in America and
how Tigard relates to the rest of the universe (demographics/immigration, new urban
ideas, economic changes, social changes, sustainability, information; Think
Globally/Plan Locally.
The presenters will be City planners and invited guests. Commissioner Buehner suggested
inviting other boards and committees to attend the presentations. Commissioner Munro
suggested inviting someone from the TriMet Planning Department to speak. Shields thinks
this is a brilliant idea.
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Commissioner Buehner asked about the timeline for the Commuter Rail Station.
Commissioner Munro believes the final funding for the project is set for September or
October. Shields advised that the Planning Commission will be looking at specific design
standards as part of the Downtown Involvement Program.
Shields gave the Commissioners an assignment: between now and August, take 5-10
pictures that identify what they believe Tigard's sense of place is. Include a short description
with each picture.
Commissioner Buehner suggested Tigard look at allowing taller buildings (3 or 4 stories) to
make more efficient use of space,especially in the Downtown and other commercial areas.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioner Meads asked about being able to hold discussions in the conference room rather
than in the public setting,much like a jury would do during a trial. Commissioner Buehner
advised that the public meeting law prevents holding discussions in private. Commissioner
Meads would like to see more interactive discussion amongst the Commissioners during
hearings. President Inman agreed that discussions should have a lot more interaction.
Commissioner Duling expressed dismay at the approval of the Arlington Heights subdivision
on Bull Mountain. This project has no parks,no open space,no Bull Mountain Community
Plan;there are also tree removal,steep slopes,erosion,and traffic issues. She wonders how this
happened. Staff responded that straight subdivisions do not have to go through the Planning
Commission. Commissioner Buehner advised that the PD Review Committee would like to
incorporate a lot of the Planned Development code changes into the Subdivision code.
Commissioner Duling considers this the "rape of Bull Mountain".
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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AT LEST: President Jodie Inman
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DATE OF FILING: 7/13/2006
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DATE NOTIFIED: 7/14/2006
CITY OF TIGARD T I GAR I
Washington County, Oregon
. NOTICE OF FINAL ORDER BY THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
Case Number: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA)2006-00001
Case Name: CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ENTRYWAY SIGNS
Names of Owners: N/A
Name/Address of Applicant City of Tigard 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Tigard,OR 97223
Address of Property: Citywide
Tax Map/Lot Nos.: N/A
A FINAL ORDER INCORPORATING THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS APPROVING A
REQUEST FOR A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT(ORDINANCE NO. 06-09).
THE CITY OF TIGARD PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL HAVE REVIEWED THE
APPLICANT'S PLANS, NARRATIVE, MATERIALS, COMMENTS OF REVIEWING AGENCIES, THE
PLANNING DIVISION'S STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION
DESCRIBED IN FURTHER DETAIL IN THE STAFF REPORT. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HELD A
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON JUNE 5, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE REQUEST. THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO HELD A
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE TESTIMONY ON JULY 11, 2006 PRIOR TO MAKING A DECISION ON
THE REQUEST. THIS DECISION HAS BEEN BASED ON THE FACTS, FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FINAL ORDER.
Subject: D. Approval of a Development Code Amendment to amend the Sign Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard
Community Development Code. The amendment amends Section 18.780.015 (Definitions) to add a
definition of"Entryway Signs",and Section.18.780.090 (Special Condition Signs) to allow Entryway Signs in
all zoning districts.
LOCATION: Citywide. ZONE: All zoning districts. APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA:
Community Development Code Chapters 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015 and 18.780.090;
Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2;and Statewide Planning Goal 1.
Action: D ® Approval as Requested ❑ Approval with Restrictions ❑ Denial
Notice: Notice was published in the newspaper,posted at City Hall and mailed to:
® Affected Government Agencies ® Interested Parties
Final Decision:
THIS IS THE FINAL DECISION BY THE CITY AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST 10,2006.
The adopted findings of fact, decision and statement of conditions can be obtained from the City of Tigard Planning
Division,Tigard City Hall, 13125 SW Hall Boulevard,Tigard, Oregon.
Appeal: A review of this decision may be obtained by filing a notice of intent with the Oregon Land Use Board of
Appeals (LUBA)within 21 days according to their procedures.
Questions: If you have any questions, please call the City of Tigard Planning Division or the City Recorder at
503.639.4171.
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CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO.06- 09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE CITY OF TIGARD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18.780, TO CREATE A NEW
"ENTRYWAY SIGN' CATEGORY,AND TO ALLOW ENTRYWAY SIGNS IN ALL ZONING
DISTRICTS. (DCA 2006-00001)
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested an amendment to the City of Tigard Community
Development Code, Chapter 18.780, to create a definition of Entryway Signs and to allow them in all
zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, notice was provided to the Department of Land Conservation and Development 45 days
prior to the first scheduled public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Planning Commission held a public meeting on June 5, 2006, and
recommended approval of the proposed amendment by motion, with five in favor, one opposed, and
one abstention;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has considered applicable Statewide Planning Goals and
Guidelines adopted under Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 197; any federal or state statutes or
regulations found applicable; any applicable Metro regulations; any applicable Comprehensive Plan
Policies; and any applicable provisions of the City's implementing ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council has found the following to be the only applicable review
criteria: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380, 18.390, and 18.780; Comprehensive
Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide Planning Goals 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council has determined that the proposed development code amendment
is consistent with the applicable review criteria, and that approving the request would be in the best
interest of the City of Tigard.
NOW,THEREFORE, THE CITY OF TIGARD ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The specific text amendments attached as "EXHIBIT A" to this Ordinance are
hereby adopted and approved by the City Council.
SEC11ON2: This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its passage by the Council, signature
by the Mayor,and posting by the City Recorder.
ORDINANCE No.06- 09
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PASSED: By U nGA VII bUS vote of all Council members present after being read by
number and title only,this 11 day of �A__LIA.t.. ,2006.
Ca erine Wheatley,City Recorder
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APPROVED: By Tigard City Council this, i day of __ , 2006.
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Craig irksen,Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City .I".mey
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Date
ORDINANCE No.06- DC1
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EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A
DCA 2006-00001
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE
ADDITIONS indicated by Italics and Bold
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT CHANGES:
Chapter 18.780 SIGNS
Section 18.780.015 Definitions
18. "Entryway sign"means a sign placed by the City at an entry to the
City.
[Renumber definitions after No. 18 according to the above amendment.]
Section 18.780.090 Special Condition Signs
I. Entryway Signs
1. Entryway Signs shall be permitted in all districts.
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CITY OF TIGARD
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COMMUNITY ,,., OREGON
SPAPER$ I
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
6605 SE Lake Road, Portland,OR 97222• PO The following will be considered by the Tigard Planning
Box 22109• Portland, OR 97269 Commission on Monday June 5,2006 at 7:00 PM at the Tigard
Phone:503-684-0360 Fax: 503-620-3433 Civic Center-Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon.
Email: Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on
legaladvertising @commnewspapers.com this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure
adopted by the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of
procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060E. The Planning ,
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Commission's review is for the purpose of making a recommen-
State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS dation to the City Council on the request. The Council will then
hold a public hearing on the request prior to making a decision.
Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard
I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, Planning Division (Staff contact: Sean Farrelly) at 13125 SW
depose and say that I am the Accounting Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon 97223,by calling 503-639-4171,or by
Manager of The Times(serving Tigard, email to sean(c itigard-or.gov.
Tualatin &Sherwood), a newspaper of ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT(ZOA)2006-00001
general circulation, published at Beaverton, in ® ENTRYWAY SIGNS CODE AMENDMENT EZ
the aforesaid county and state, as defined by REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a.Zone
ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that ' Ordinance Amendment to amend the Sign Code Chapter(18.780)
of the Tigard Community Development Code. The proposed
amendment would amend Section 18.780.015(Definitions)to add
City of Tigard a definition of"Entryway Signs",and Section 18.780.090(Special
Public Hearing-Entryway Signs Code Condition Signs) to allow Entryway Signs in all zoning districts.
TT10792 LOCATION: City-wide. ZONE: All zoning districts.
APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community
a copy of which is hereto annexed, was Development Code Chapters 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015
published in the entire issue of said and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and
Statewide Planning Goal 1. Publish 5/18/2006 TT10792
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Hearing Date: June 5,2006 Time: 7:00 PM
STAFF REPORT TO THE
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PLANNING COMMISSION =
FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD
SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: ENTRYWAY SIGNS DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
FILE NO.: Development Code Amendment(DCA) DCA2006-00001
PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment to amend the
Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard Community Development Code. The
proposed amendment would amend Section 18.780.015 (Definitions) to add a
definition of"Entryway Signs", and Section 18.780.090 (Special Condition Signs) to
allow Entryway Signs in all zoning districts.
APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
LOCATION: City-wide.
COMP PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATION: All zoning districts.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.380.020, 18.390.060, 18.780.015
and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide Planning
Goals land 2.
SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the Tigard City Council to
amend the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) to add a definition of "Entryway Signs" and to allow Entryway
Signs in all zoning districts as determined through the public hearing process.
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SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In January, 2006, the City of Tigard adopted a new logo, as part of an effort to enhance its image and
sense of identity. To complement this effort, the City proposed to install signs with the new logo along
public roads at entry points into the City.A review of the Tigard Community Development Code revealed
- - - -that-there were no-provisions_for_this_type of sign. _ _
To remedy this, staff working with the City Attorney has drafted changes in the Tigard Development
Code, Chapter 18.780: Signs. These changes would add an Entryway Sign definition and allow
Entryway Signs in all zoning districts.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Chapter 18.380 states that legislative text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV
procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G.
Chapter 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the
Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER
OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197;
Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. In addition,
the Tigard Development Code and Comprehensive Plan have been acknowledged by DLCD. The
following Statewide Planning Goals are applicable to this proposal:
Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and for
changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. This oal has been met by complying
with the Tigard Development Code notice requirements set forth in Chapter 18.390. Notice has been
published in the Tigard Times Newspaper prior to the public hearing. Two Public Hearings are being held
(one before the Planning Commission and the second before the City Council) in which public input is
welcome.
Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was
acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. The Development Code
implements the Comprehensive Plan. The Development Code establishes a process for and policies to
review changes to the Development Code consistent with Goal 2. The City's plan provides analysis and
policies with which to evaluate a request for amending the Code consistent with Goal 2.
APPLICABLE METRO REGULATIONS:
There are no applicable Metro regulations with respect to signage or enforcement.
APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES:
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1: General Policies
This policy states that all future legislative changes shall be consistent with the Statewide Planning Goals
and the Regional Plan adopted by Metro. As indicated above under the individual Statewide and Regional
Plan goals applicable to this proposed amendment, the amendment is consistent with the Statewide Goals
and the Regional Plan.
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Comprehensive Plan Policies 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.1.3.: Citizen Involvement
These policies state that the City shall maintain an ongoing citizen involvement program, provide
opportunities for citizen involvement appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and that information
on land use planning issues shall be available in understandable form for all interested citizens.
This policy is satisfied because notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in the
Tigard Times on May 18, 2006. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing.
The written notices invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer
any questions. The information was written in plain, understandable language that avoided jargon.
APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCES.
Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.780: Signs
This chapter establishes procedures and criteria for erecting signage within the City. The purpose of the
sign regulations is:
1. To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public;
2. To promote the neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community;
3. To accommodate the need of sign users while avoiding nuisances to nearby properties;
4. To insure for safe construction,location, erection and maintenance of signs;
5. To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter;and
6. To minimize distractions for motorists on public highways and streets.
The proposal for entryway signs is consistent with the stated purpose. This type of sign would be erected
by the City along public roads at a limited number of entry points to the City. Because there are a limited
number of sites where this would be appropriate, this type of sign is unlikely to distract motorists or add
to sign clutter. The proposed sign classification would promote the City's image and sense of identity.
Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments
This chapter sets forth the standards and process governing legislative and quasi-judicial amendments to
this title and zoning district map. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by
means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. Therefore, the proposed text
amendments to the Tigard Development Code will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative procedure
as set forth in the chapter.
Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures
This chapter establishes standard decision-making procedures for reviewing applications. The
amendment under consideration will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative procedure as detailed in
the chapter. Section 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the decision by
the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors (reviewed above), including: 1)
Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines, 2) applicable federal of state statues of regulations, 3) applicable
METRO regulations, 4) applicable comprehensive plan policies, and 5) applicable provisions of the City's
implementing ordinances.
SECTION V. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS
The City of Tigard's Long Range Planning Division, Building Division, City Administration,
Community Development Department, Engineering Department, Police Department, and Public
Works have had an opportunity to review this proposal and have no objections.
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SECTION VI. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Metro, Oregon Department of
Transportation, Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation, and the
Planning Directors of the cities of Durham, King City, Lake Oswego, Portland, and Tualatin were
notified of the proposed amendments and did not respond.
The City of Beaverton Planning Manager has had an opportunity to review this proposal
and made the following comment: "For consistency with other sign code provisions, you may want to
consider placing a maximum size (area) and height on this sign type."
Response: No dimensions for these signs have been contemplated at this time. However, the Entryway
Signs will be erected by the City and be designed to fit the context of where they are placed.
ATTACHMENT:
EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
' 1]/I May 24 ,2006
PREP D BY: Sean Farrelly A DATE
Associate Plar
�/ ' ' May 24 , 2006
APPROVED BY: Tom Co 'ee DATE
Interim Community Development Director
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EXHIBIT A
City of Tigard Code Amendments
ZOA 2006-00001
18.780.015 Definitions
18. `Entryway sign"means a sign placed by the City at an entry to the City.
18.780.090 Special Condition Signs
I. Entryway Signs
1. Entryway Signs shall be permitted in all districts.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM
The following will be considered by the Tigard Planning
* C0MMUNITY Commission on Monday June 5..2006 at 7:00 PM at the Tigard
Civic Center-Town Hall, 13125 SW Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon.
NEWSPAPEIS Public oral or written testimony is invited. The public hearing on
this matter will be held under Title 18 and rules of procedure
6605 SE Lake Road, Portland,OR 97222•PO adopted by the Council and available at City Hall or the rules of
Box 22109• Portland, OR 97269 procedure set forth in Section 18.390.060E. The Planning
Phone:503-684-0360 Fax:503-620-3433 Commission's review is for the purpose of making a recommen-
Email: dation to the City Council on the request. The Council will then
legaladvertising @commnewspapers.com hold a public hearing on the request prior to making a decision.
Further information may be obtained from the City of Tigard
Planning Division (Staff contact: Sean Farrelly) at 13125 SW
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Hall Blvd.,Tigard,Oregon 97223,by calling 503-639-4171,or by
email to sean @tigard-orgov.
State of Oregon, County of Washington, SS ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT(ZOA)2006-00002
O CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS CODE AMENDMENT lal
I, Charlotte Allsop, being the first duly sworn, REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of a Zone
Ordinance Amendment to amend the Use Classifications Chapter
depose and say that I am the Accounting
Manager of The T ( Tigard, (18.130) and the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard
Manager of he Times im , (serving
newspaper rd Community Development Code. The proposed amendment would
amend the uses allowed under Civic Use Types (Section
general circulation, published at Beaverton, in 18.130.020.B.4) to allow incidental and subordinate commercial
the aforesaid county and state, as defined by uses (such as a gift shop, bookstore, and limited food and bever-
ORS 193.010 and 193.020, that age services). In addition, a new category "Cultural Institution
Auxiliary Signs"would be created in the Special Condition Signs
City of Tigard (Section 18.780.090). LOCATION: Within Cultural Institutions.
Public Hearing-Cultural Institutions Code ZONE: All zones where Cultural Institutions are an allowed use.
TT10793 APPLICABLE REVIEW CRITERIA: Community
Development Code Chapters 18.130.020, 18.380.020, 18.390.060,
18.780.015 and 18.780.090;Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2;
a copy of which is hereto annexed, was and Statewide Planning Goal 1.Publish 5/18/2006 TT10793
published in the entire issue of said
newspaper for
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May 18, 2006
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Hearing Date: June 5,2006 Time: 7:00 PM
STAFF REPORT TO THE
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PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD
SECTION I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
FILE NAME: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW INCIDENTAL
AND SUBORDINATE COMMERCIAL USES IN CULTURAL
INSTITUTIONS
FILE NO.: Development Code Amendment(DCA) DCA2006-00002
PROPOSAL: The City is requesting approval of a Development Code Amendment to amend the
Use Classifications Chapter (18.130) and the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the
Tigard Community Development Code. The proposed amendment would amend
the uses allowed under Civic Use Types (Section 18.130.020.B.4) to allow incidental
and subordinate commercial uses (such as gift shops, bookstores, and limited food
and beverage services) in Cultural Institutions. In addition, a new category
"Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs" would be created in the Special Condition
Signs section (18.780.090).
APPLICANT: City of Tigard OWNER: N/A
13125 SW Hall Boulevard
Tigard, OR 97223
LOCATION: Within Cultural Institutions.
COMP PLAN/
ZONING
DESIGNATION: All zones where Cultural Institutions are an allowed use.
APPLICABLE
REVIEW
CRITERIA: Community Development Code Chapters 18.130.020, 18.380.020, 18.390.060,
18.780.015 and 18.780.090; Comprehensive Plan Policies 1 and 2; and Statewide
Planning Goals 1 and 2.
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SECTION II. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the Tigard City Council to
amend the Use Classifications Chapter (18.130) and the Sign Code Chapter (18.780) of the Tigard
Community Development Code as determined through the public hearing process.
SECTION III. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The new Tigard Public Library opened in 2004. As a result of feedback from citizen surveys, the new
library building was designed with lobby space for a cafe to offer limited food and beverage services to
patrons.
The status of a cafe that occupies the space in the Tigard Library needs to be clarified. Libraries are
considered Cultural Institutions in the Civic Use category in the Tigard Development Code. Cultural
Institutions are a Conditional Use in the R-12 Zone (which the library is within.) Eating and Drinking
Establishments are Not Permitted uses in the R-12 zone (Table 18.510.1). However, a cafe in a library is
an accessory use, open only during library hours and serving mainly library patrons and people attending
events in the Community Room.
This proposed amendment would clarify the standing of this cafe as a subordinate auxiliary use to the •
main Cultural Institutional use of the library. A wider benefit of this amendment is allowing convenient
services for patrons of Cultural Institutions, as well as supplemental income for public and non-profit
entities. The externalities associated with commercial uses, such as increased traffic, are unlikely to be an
issue because these incidental uses will serve mainly patrons of the institutions.
Accessory uses in cultural institutions have become fairly common in other localities. The main branch of
the Multnomah County Library has a gift shop in its lobby. Many museums, such as the Oregon Historical
Society, have gift shops and/or food service located within their buildings.
A new classification, Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs, is proposed to be created in Chapter 18.780:
Signs. This type of sign would be restricted in size, and would enable the subordinate use to identify itself.
SECTION IV. APPLICABLE CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
Chapter 18.380 states that legislative text amendments shall be undertaken by means of a Type IV
procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G.
Chapter 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the decision by the
Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
THE STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS AND GUIDELINES ADOPTED UNDER
OREGON REVISED STATUTES CHAPTER 197;
Notice was provided to DLCD 45 days prior to the first scheduled public hearing as required. In addition,
the Tigard Development Code and Comprehensive Plan have been acknowledged by DLCD. The
following Statewide Planning Goals are applicable to this proposal:
Statewide Planning Goal 1—Citizen Involvement:
This goal outlines the citizen involvement requirement for adoption of Comprehensive Plans and for
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INSTITUTIONS PAGE 2 OF 5
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changes to the Comprehensive Plan and implementing documents. This goal has been met by complying
with the Tigard Development Code notice requirements set forth in Chapter 18.390. Notice has been
published in the Tigard Times Newspaper prior to the public hearing. Two Public Hearings are being held
(one
(one the Planning Commissin nd the second before the City Council) in which public input is
welcome.
Statewide Planning Goal 2—Land Use Planning:
This goal outlines the land use planning process and policy framework. The Comprehensive Plan was
acknowledged by DLCD as being consistent with the statewide planning goals. The Development Code
implements the Comprehensive Plan. The Development Code establishes a process for and policies to
review changes to the Development Code consistent with Goal 2. The City's plan provides analysis and
policies with which to evaluate a request for amending the Code consistent with Goal 2.
APPLICABLE METRO REGULATIONS:
There are no applicable Metro regulations that this amendment directly impacts.
APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES:
Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.1.1: General Policies
This policy states that all future legislative changes shall be consistent with the Statewide Planning Goals
and the Regional Plan adopted by Metro. As indicated above under the individual Statewide and Regional
Plan goals applicable to this proposed amendment, the amendment is consistent with the Statewide Goals
and the Regional Plan.
Comprehensive Plan Policies 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.1.3.: Citizen Involvement
These policies state that the City shall maintain an ongoing citizen involvement program, provide
opportunities for citizen involvement appropriate to the scale of the planning effort and that information
on land use planning issues shall be available in understandable form for all interested citizens.
This policy is satisfied because notice of the Planning Commission public hearing was published in the
Tigard Times on May 18, 2006. Notice will be published again prior to the City Council public hearing.
The written notices invited public input and included the phone number of a contact person to answer
any questions. The information was written in plain,understandable language that avoided jargon.
APPLICABLE PROVISION OF THE CITY'S IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCES.
Tigard Development Code Section 18.130
This chapter classifies uses into a limited number of use types on the basis of common characteristics, to
provide a basis for the regulation of uses in accordance with criteria which are directly relevant to the
public interest.
Cultural Institutions is a classification under Civic Type Uses. Amending the definition to allow incidental
and subordinate commercial uses would be beneficial to the institutions and the community. The
externalities associated with commercial uses (traffic, etc.) are unlikely to be an issue because the
incidental uses will serve mainly patrons of the institutions. The uses will operate during the times the
Cultural Institution is open.
As Cultural Institutions are conditional uses in Residential zones any new public institution with a
subordinate commercial use would have to address the impact on the surrounding neighborhood during
the application process.
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Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.380: Zoning Map and Text Amendments
This chapter sets forth the standards and process governing legislative and quasi-judicial amendments to
this title and zoning district map. Legislative zoning map and text amendments shall be undertaken by
means of a Type IV procedure, as governed by Section 18.390.060G. Therefore, the proposed text
amendments to the Tigard Development Code will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative procedure
as set forth in the chapter.
Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.390: Decision-Making Procedures
This chapter establishes standard decision-making procedures for reviewing applications. The
amendment under consideration will be reviewed under the Type IV legislative procedure as detailed in
the chapter. Section 18.390.060G states that the recommendation by the Commission and the decision by
the Council shall be based on consideration of the following factors (reviewed above), including: 1)
Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines, 2) applicable federal of state statues of regulations, 3) applicable
METRO regulations, 4) applicable comprehensive plan policies, and 5) applicable provisions of the City's
implementing ordinances.
Tigard Development Code Chapter 18.780: Signs
This chapter establishes procedures and criteria for erecting signage within the City. The purpose of the
sign regulations is:
1. To protect the health, safety, property and welfare of the public;
2. To promote the neat, clean, orderly and attractive appearance of the community;
3. To accommodate the need of sign users while avoiding nuisances to nearby properties;
4. To insure for safe construction,location, erection and maintenance of signs;
5. To prevent proliferation of signs and sign clutter; and
6. To minimize distractions for motorists on public highways and streets.
This proposal for Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs is consistent with the stated purpose. Such a sign
would allow an incidental commercial use in a Cultural Institution to identify itself. It is possible that the
sign could attract a passing motorist to the use. However, since the subordinate use is only open when the
institution is open, significant additional traffic is not likely to be generated by such a sign.
Any signs that are erected would be unobtrusive, since the proposal limits the sign area to 4 square feet
per face. If a wall sign is erected it must be consistent in structure and materials with any existing wall sign
on the Cultural Institution.
SECTION V. ADDITIONAL CITY STAFF COMMENTS
The City of Tigard's Long Range Planning Division, Building Division, Community
Development Department, Police Department, and Public Works have had an opportunity to review
this proposal and have no objections.
SECTION VI. OUTSIDE AGENCY COMMENTS
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, Metro, Oregon Department of
Transportation, Washington County Department of Land Use and Transportation, and the
Planning Directors of the cities of Durham, King City, Lake Oswego, Portland, and Tualatin,
were notified of the proposed amendments and did not respond.
The Planning Director of the City of Beaverton responded and had no objections.
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ATTACHMENT:
EXHIBIT A: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TIGARD COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CODE.
.
PREPARED BY: Sean Farrelly May 24 2006
Associate Pla
May 24 .2006
APPROVED BY: Tom Co e DATE
Interim Community Development Director
DCA2006-00002/CODE AMENDMENT TO ALLOW INCIDENTAL AND SUBORDINATE COMMERCIAL USES IN CULTURAL
INSTITUTIONS PAGE 5 OF 5
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EXHIBIT A
City of Tigard Code Amendments
ZOA 2006-00002
18.130.020 Listing of Use Categories
B. Civic use types.
4. Cultural Institutions: Public or non-profit cultural facilities including libraries,
museums and galleries. May include incidental and subordinate commercial uses such as a g ft
shop, bookstore, and limited food and beverage services.
18.780.015 Definitions
12. "Cultural Institution Auxiliary Sign"means a sign placed and maintained by or on behalf of a
subordinate commercial use in a Cultural Institution.
18.780.090 Special Condition Signs
J. Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs
1. Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs shall be permitted in all toning districts.
2. Cultural Institution Auxiliary Signs are limited to one sign and must be either within the same
sign structure as another free-standing sign on the properly where the Cultural Institution is located or
on a wall of the primary building of the Cultural Institution. A wall sign must be consistent in
structure and materials with any existing wall sign on the Cultural Institution. The sign area of a
Cultural Institution Auxiliary Sign shall not exceed 4 square feet per face.