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Oregon City Sign Code Update (Planning File L 14-01)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends that the City Commission allow testimony from any interested party and continue the public hearing for Planning file L 14-01: Sign Code Update to the February 4, 2015 City Commission hearing.
BACKGROUND:
After nearly 20 years without a significant change, Oregon City has been working to review our sign regulations to better meet the needs of Oregon City residents and businesses now and into the future. The Oregon City Municipal Code currently has limitations on the type, quantity, size, and material of signage allowed on public and private property in chapter 15.28.
A comprehensive public process has resulted in many community discussions and recommendations to City staff for revisions to the signage standards. City staff has assembled proposed amendments to chapter 15.28 of the Oregon City Municipal Code. Planning Commission Work Sessions were held on February 24, 2014, March 24, 2014 and April 28, 2014 and hearings before the Planning Commission have been held on April 14, 2014. May 12, 2014, June 23, 2014 and July 28, 2014 providing background on the public involvement process related to the sign code update and the proposed code language. The next scheduled Planning Commission meeting is on September 22, 2014. Since the Planning Commission has not competed their recommendation, staff recommends that the City Commission continue the public hearing to February 4, 2015.